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FREE PICK! FREE he suspects of the terrorist blast in July 30 - August 5, 2015 DT Supplement Issue No.129 Sitra on Tuesday have been identified Manama cairo time Pages 4-5 T Trib Fest and a number of them have been arrested, lose on the heels of the Bahrain preparing Returns youth Page 6 This said Chief of Public Security Major- Sitra blast, Prime Minister October Get Ready arlier this year, Bahrain’s music fans C were treated to a host Eof performances by major international tribute bands at Trib Fest: Bahrain which General Tariq Al Hassan yesterday. Two HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman was hosted at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar. Now, after having wowed the crowds at the first Trib Fest, plans are on to host a forahrain is all set to get its first IMAX cinema.IMAX It second spectacular festival in is expected to open its doors very soon to the October. public, and we anticipate that by September The new autumn music you will be immersing yourself in the IMAX festival will be held on October 9 at the Bahrain policemen were killed and six others were Al Khalifa issued directives to experience. B Rugby Club in Saar for The new cinema is located at the Seef Mall Muharraq. A tour of the place will be hosted this week for the media twelve whole hours of (sadly we won’t be seeing a movie). We should be able to music, dance and family Changing Perceptions then give you the low down on the cinema and what to friendly fun, to give you Page 15 expect from it. the chance to party from Meanwhile here is what could be gleaned of the IMAX morning to midnight. Trib Fest is an open air websites. IMAX is an entertainment experience so real you How it’s done? feel it in your bones, so magical it takes you places you family friendly music festival Well, there’s a complex web of high technology and held twice a year, featuring have never been; so all-encompassing you’re not just architecture that makes an IMAX movie real – and it’s injured in the terrorist attack on July 28. provide advanced equipment 21 tribute acts from the peeking through the window, but part of the action. largely stuff that IMAX invented. We had to, because It is going to the theatre to forget you’re at the United Kingdom, who are PRAWN we are committed to pushing the boundaries and doing flying in specially to wow movies. Sitting there, without the slightest doubt, things no one in cinema has ever done before. convinced you’re someplace else. Going, in the space the crowds of Bahrain with their musical talents. DELIGHTS of minutes, to a place that’s frightening, intense, The highest-resolution cameras in the world For more information heart-rending, altogether magical – a place you’ve Projection lights so bright you can see them from the never been before. visit Trib Fest Bahrain’s moon. A sound system so precise you can hear a pin Page 11 IMAX grabs your senses. Visually, there is no Facebook event page: drop from across the room and know exactly where it https://www.facebook.com/ frame. The picture’s bigger, higher, wider than fell. And every IMAX theatre is customized with their your field of view. You’re no longer at the window events/993640867326498/ He said the forensic laboratory, after and supplies to the security patented screen and seating design to ensure you’re Freepeeking out; you’re outside among the stars. And always in the center of the action – no matter where that sensation is intensified by the sound. It’s all you’re sitting. around you and it’s real – so much so that the whole experience is visceral. You don’t just hear and see an IMAX movie. You feel it in your bones. gathering evidence and conducting personnel to ensure their Weekender tests, had indicated that a high-grade safety. copy explosive was used to carry out the blast. During a visit to the Interior “It is the same substance that was seized Ministry yesterday, HRH while an attempt to smuggle explosives, Premier also ordered the review automatic weapons and ammunition of anti-terror laws and match into the Kingdom in coordination with the sophisticated methods some Iranians was foiled on July 15,” he terrorists were using to inflict Jolie wants explained. Security authorities inspect the blast scene in Sitra on Tuesday maximum damage on Bahrain eldest He also added that the substance was Welfare Counsellor Maqsood Qadir Shah and its people. also similar to the one seized from a said that some of the injured were serious, “Policemen have the right son to It is the same substance warehouse of high-grade explosives and but are out of danger and recovering. to be provided with protection take over that was seized while an bomb-making materials in Dar Kulaib He informed that the funeral prayer of requirements while assuming charity attempt to smuggle explo- village in June this year. The same the dead policemen would be performed their duties in defending the substance was also seized while being today. It has been decided that their nation and the citizens,” he sives, automatic weapons smuggled into the Kingdom via the sea bodies will be flown back to Pakistan for remarked. HRH Premier 8P15 and ammunition into the on December 28, 2013. burial. asserted that the government Bomb-making materials that were The injured policemen include Waqas would continue supporting the Kingdom in coordination seized in the previous cases were also Ahmed Muhammad, Muhammad Yasir Interior Ministry by providing it with some Iranians was found at the crime scene of this case. Anwer, Naveed Usman Muhammad Ilyas with all its needs. foiled on July 15 The Public Security Chief stressed that and Munib-ur-Rehman Fazal-ur-Rehman. He praised the advanced the investigation into the case would Policemen Muhammad Imran level of the competency continue to arrest the remaining suspects Muhammad Irfan and Masaad Muhammad and efficiency of the Interior - Tariq Al Hassan and bring them to justice. Mohsin, who had sustained minor injuries, Ministry’s personnel in dealing Speaking to DT News, Community have been discharged from the hospital. with various crimes, particularly terrorist acts. 2 Thursday, July 30, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS FAIL Cincinnati varsity cop indicted in fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose Washington TO CEASE AGAINST IRAN A University of Cincinnati police officer was indicted Tribes, families and clubs denounce flagrant Iranian interferences on murder charges yesterday in the fatal shooting DT News Network Khalifa regarding the blatant of a driver this month that Manama They also lauded Iranian interferences in the a prosecutor called “totally ore tribes, families, the efforts of the Kingdom’s internal affairs. unwarranted” and “sense- associations, clubs and According to them, the less.” Mindividuals have expressed Interior Minister Minister’s statement expressed In the indictment handed up their full denunciation and and all MOI affili- his genuine patriotic spirit. by a grand jury in Hamilton condemnation of flagrant They also lauded the efforts County, the officer, Ray Iranian interferences in the ates in stymieing of the Interior Minister and Tensing, is accused of killing internal affairs of the Kingdom weapons and all Ministry of Interior (MOI) the driver, Samuel DuBose, of Bahrain and stressed explosives smug- affiliates in stymieing weapons during a traffic stop near Bahrain’s undisputable Arab and explosives smuggling and Islamic identity. gling operations operations from Iran, which the campus on July 19. At They reiterated their solid from Iran, which trained terrorist elements and a news conference, the supportive stance under the harboured fugitives wanted county prosecutor, Joseph leadership of His Majesty King trained terrorist for justice. T. Deters, said that Officer Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, elements Those who have condemned Tensing “purposely killed” Prime Minister HRH Prince Iran’s unabashed interferences Mr. DuBose after the officer Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Bahrain flag included the families of Rasti, lost his temper in what he and Crown Prince, Deputy Saleh Al Muttawa’, Al Bader, called a “chicken crap” traffic Supreme Commander and HRH Prince Salman bin They asserted their pride Interior Minister Lt-General Johromi and Humood Al stop. “I’ve been doing this for First Deputy Prime Minister Hamad Al Khalifa. in the statement delivered by Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Aydroos. 30 years,” Deters told reporters. “This is the most asinine act I’ve ever seen a police Royal Guard commander received officer make, totally unwar- Manama The chief of staff welcomed the Royal Guard Commander. Sitra MPs slam terror ranted.” A body-camera Chief of Staff of the Bahrain video of the shooting was Defence Force (BDF) During the meeting, the chief also being released. “He pur- Lieutenant-General Dheyab of staff commended Shaikh posely killed him,” Deters bin Saqr Al Nuaimi received Nasser’s good efforts aiming attack on policemen said of Officer Tensing. “He here yesterday the Royal to achieve more administra- DT News Network condolence message to the defend the country from any should never have been a Guard Commander Brigadier- tive and combat development Manama Interior Minister Lt-General foreign intervention.” police officer.” General, HH Shaikh Nasser bin and progress at the Royal Guard. he two members of Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla MP Al Asfoor called on Hamad Al Khalifa. Parliament from Sitra, Al Khalifa on the martyrs of Sitra residents to be cautious MPT Majeed Al Asfoor and MP national duty. “I denounce at this very sensitive phase in Mohamed Jaffar Milad have in strongest terms this terror the country’s history and not expressed their denunciation attack. I wish loyal security to drift behind fake statements and condemnation in strongest men who sustained injuries a of malicious sides aimed to terms Tuesday’s tragic terror fast recovery.” weaken the national unity. bomb blast which claimed the MP Al Asfoor in his MP Mohammed Jaffar lives of two policemen. They statement rejected the Milad also denounced the urged all society institutions suspicious elements’ attempts criminal terroristic attack in to be alert and cautious vis- at tarnishing the reputation of Sitra. a-vis hidden agenda aimed Sitra’s good-natured dwellers. He urged all to fight to undermine the Bahraini “Sitra residents stand at this extremism and terrorism at society. historic moment with the all level and to uproot it and In a statement, MP Majid leadership of His Majesty King dry up its sources for the Al Asfoor said he had sent Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to country.

Royal Bahrain Hospital @RoyalBahrainHospital |www.royalbahrainhospital.com Security officials inspect the bomb blast area in Sitra on Tuesday Thursday, July 30, 2015 3 ISIS GETS MAJOR SUPPORT FROM IRAN, REVEALS MP Comments came at an international conference held in Rome

Muhammad Azam/DTNN countries. statements after the Nuclear Manama Buhassan deal with P5+1 world powers. ice Chairman of Defence Jamal Buhassan said that it was not said there “I explained to the world and Foreign Affairs possible by any means that merely a were also leaders how Iran was CommitteeV in Parliament other players infiltrating dangerous people Jamal Buhassan claimed that group of 5,000 non-military people in the support to Bahrain to ruin the peace “Iran is the major supporter were holding such vast swathes of group, but, and stability of our country. of the Islamic State of Iraq and areas from Iraq and Syria without currently, Iran Algerian Prime Minister also Syria (ISIS).” was his focal exposed Iran by his harsh He was speaking at a any support by some big and strong point following speech,” he added referring to conference on Terrorism countries its flagrant the conference. and Human Rights (July 26 – July 28) held at Rome, Italy, in which high-level delegates Speaking from Turkey, including Prime Ministers, that Bahrain had clear evidence equipment for warfare. From Buhassan said that Bahrain Ministers, MPs and senators that Iran was the main player where are they getting all those from America, UK, European behind ISIS. weapons?” had clear evidence that Iran Union, Arab and Africa took He said that the daily He said that it was not was the main player behind part. He was the main speaker expenses of the ISIS are $873 possible by any means that from the whole Gulf region. million. “From where are they merely a group of 5,000 non- ISIS. He said there were also Speaking to DT News from getting such huge amounts to military people were holding other players in the support Istanbul, Turkey where he had run their day to day affairs?” such vast swathes of areas from group stopped on transit on his way queried Buhassan. “Look at Iraq and Syria without any back from Italy, Buhassan said their sophisticated modern support by some big and strong Jamal Buhassan Iran responds with hostility, says Al Saati Melvin Mendonca/DTNN [email protected]

Manama ahrain has always sent good wishes to the Iranian Bgovernment, but Khamenei regime always reciprocated it with arms and explosives, said former MP Ahmed Al Saati. Commenting on the deadly explosion in Sitra on Tuesday, Al Saati said His Majesty King Ahmed Al Saati Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was the people of Bahrain have would defeat all kinds of the first person to congratulate shown they are loyal to the terrorism on this soil,” he said. Iranian government after government,” Al Saati said. It may be noted that the Tehran entered into nuke “They have joined hands explosives used for Sitra blast agreement recently. “But Iran with the government for the were similar to the ones seized has been showing double progress of the nation,” he a few days ago from smugglers. standards in its attitude.” remarked. And the smugglers had earlier “Even the media houses in Meanwhile, he opined admitted to receiving the the Kingdom are respecting the that Bahrain had been facing shipment from Iran. neighbouring countries while threat from two corners. The former MP said Iranian expressing their views. But the “Islamic State (IS) has been Revolutionary Guards were Khamenei regime is trying to threatening the country on the definitely behind the attack destabilise Bahrain, known for one side. On the other, some and that Iran should take the its peace and tolerance,” he rebels, brainwashed in Iran responsibility of controlling it. said. are targeting Bahrain. But the “We are still hoping that Iran “Amid all provocations, peace loving people of Bahrain will correct its policies and it will try to maintain a good relation with its neighbouring Islamic State (IS) has been threatening the coun- countries,” he added. try on one side and on the other, some rebels, Al Saati called for the brainwashed in Iran are targeting Kingdom of intensification of diplomatic, Bahrain political and media campaigns abroad to uncover the Iranian -Ahmed Al Saati plots to support terrorism and destabilise security in Bahrain. 4 REGAL GLIMPZ Thursday, July 30, 2015

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Supreme Council for Youth and Sport First Deputy Chairman, Head of Bahrain Athletics Association, West Asia Athletics Association President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Al Safriya Palace on Tuesday. Shaikh Khalid introduced 400-metre gold medalist Salwa Eid and 1500- metre silver medalist Dalila Abdel Qader in the World Youth Athletics Championship concluded in Colombia recently. HRH PRIME MINISTER TALKS TOUGH ON TERROR GROUPS Prince Khalifa gave instructions to review anti-terror laws

DT News Network “My main goal is to ensure Manama the safety of this nation, and rime Minister HRH Prince I will not accept that sabotage Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and terrorism become part of Phas urged to deal firmly with all our daily life,” he said, adding: organisations and groups seeking “The Bahraini society, which to undermine the Kingdom’s has always been known for its security and stability. tolerance and civilisation, does During a visit to the Interior not deserve an aberrant group to Ministry yesterday, he also be allowed to live inside it.” pointed out the need to uproot He discussed with the officials terrorism and dry up its sources the latest developments regarding and hold accountable all those the investigation into the terror behind it. blast in Sitra. HRH the Prime Calling for enforcing the law Minister issued directives to against acts of terrorism, HRH provide advanced equipment and Premier said: “All countries of supplies to the security personnel. the world fight terrorism with He assured that the government full force to safeguard their would continue supporting the security and stability. We have Interior Ministry by providing it every right to play our role in with all its needs. HRH the Prime combating terrorism and take all Minister offered condolences to deterrent measures that protect the Ministry of Interior over the our country and people.” martyrdom of two policemen and He also instructed to review the injuring of six others in the anti-terror laws and match Sitra terror blast. the sophisticated methods HRH Premier was welcomed terrorists were using to inflict by the Head of the National maximum damage on Bahrain Security Agency, Major-General and its people. HRH the Premier Adel Al Fadhel, and Chief of appreciated all affiliates of the Public Security Major-General Interior Ministry for their efforts Tariq Al Hassan and a number to maintain security and stability. of the Ministry’s senior officers. Highlights of HRH Premier’s visit to the Interior Ministry 4 REGAL GLIMPZ Thursday, July 30, 2015 Thursday, July 30, 2015 5 FUEL SUBSIDY CUT TO AID BAHRAIN AND GULF PEERS The move would create savings in the Gulf, says Fitch Ratings

DT News Network “We think governments GDP per capita and good [email protected] in the region understand the growth prospects. Successful benefits of subsidy reform, implementation in the UAE Manama including both fiscal cost while oil prices are low could ahrain and its peers in savings, and more efficient increase public acceptance the Gulf could benefit resource allocation and of subsidy reform elsewhere Bfrom cutting fuel subsidies, energy consumption,” Fitch in the region, boosting the according to Fitch Ratings. said. prospects for reform,” it The statistical rating “However, reforms so stated. organization claimed that Gulf far have been uneven and Fitch noted that even though countries could benefit from incomplete. For example, the worldwide decrease in oil cutting fuel subsidies, as it Bahrain has focused mainly prices had cut fuel subsidy would “create savings in the on industrial consumers and costs, it had also reduced Gulf”. Kuwait has partly reversed government revenues for the The removal of transport diesel and kerosene price Gulf countries. Consequently, fuel subsidies in the United increases enacted early in 2015 Fitch predicted budget deficits Arab Emirates may set a in response to the negative of 13 per cent and 10.9pc of positive fiscal precedent reaction by consumers. The GDP for Saudi Arabia and for other sovereigns in the Kuwaiti experience shows Bahrain respectively. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Supreme Council for Youth and Sport First Deputy Chairman, Head of Bahrain Athletics Association, West Asia Athletics Association region, including those that cutting or removing where the public finances are subsidies can be politically President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Al Safriya Palace on Tuesday. Shaikh Khalid introduced 400-metre gold medalist Salwa Eid and 1500- metre silver medalist Dalila “We think govern- Abdel Qader in the World Youth Athletics Championship concluded in Colombia recently. under more pressure, Fitch contentious,” it said in a Rating stated. UAE recently statement. ments in the region announced that starting “However, we do not understand the August 1, motorists would expect adverse political benefits of subsidy need to pay an extra 24 per repercussions in Abu reform” cent for gasoline. Dhabi, which has very high A petrol station in Bahrain HRH PRIME MINISTER TALKS BCCI condemns Sitra terrorist bomb blast TOUGH ON TERROR GROUPS DT News Network Manama Prince Khalifa gave instructions to review anti-terror laws ahrain Chamber of The Chamber described the act as Semi-Annual Interim Dividends Commerce and Industry cowardly and heinous. BCCI extended DT News Network “My main goal is to ensure (BCCI)B strongly condemned the for the Year 2015 Manama the safety of this nation, and terrorist blast in Sitra on Tuesday its sincere condolences to the mar- rime Minister HRH Prince I will not accept that sabotage in which two police officers were tyrs’ bereaved families and wished With reference to the meeting of the Board of Directors of PKhalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and terrorism become part of killed and several others injured. the injured speedy recovery Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) held on July 29, 2015, the Board has urged to deal firmly with all our daily life,” he said, adding: The Chamber described the organisations and groups seeking “The Bahraini society, which act as cowardly and heinous. approved the distribution of 5.5 Fils per share as interim to undermine the Kingdom’s has always been known for its BCCI extended its sincere of Interior to preserve Prime Minister HRH Prince dividends for eligible shareholders who are listed in the share security and stability. tolerance and civilisation, does condolences to the martyrs’ national security and unity, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, register as at August 9, 2015. During a visit to the Interior not deserve an aberrant group to bereaved families and wished the while renewing its undivided and Crown Prince, Deputy Ministry yesterday, he also be allowed to live inside it.” injured speedy recovery. loyalty and support to the Supreme Commander and The distribution of interim dividends will start from pointed out the need to uproot He discussed with the officials The Chamber expressed wise leadership of Bahrain First Deputy Prime Minister September 1, 2015. terrorism and dry up its sources the latest developments regarding its support to the strides and headed by His Majesty King HRH Prince Salman bin and hold accountable all those the investigation into the terror procedures taken by Ministry Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Hamad Al Khalifa. behind it. blast in Sitra. HRH the Prime Eligible shareholders who are listed in the share register Calling for enforcing the law Minister issued directives to should contact our Service Registrar to complete formalities. against acts of terrorism, HRH provide advanced equipment and The details for the Service Registrar are as follows: Premier said: “All countries of supplies to the security personnel. Ombudsman, French senator meet the world fight terrorism with He assured that the government full force to safeguard their would continue supporting the DT News Network The Ombudsman briefed cooperation of the Karvy Computershare W.L.L security and stability. We have Interior Ministry by providing it Manama the French senator on the Ombudsman Office including O ce No. 74, 7th Floor, Zamil Tower every right to play our role in with all its needs. HRH the Prime mbudsman Nawaf Ombudsman Office duties training and expertise combating terrorism and take all Minister offered condolences to OMohammed Al Moawda of receiving complaints and exchange, participation in Government Road, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain deterrent measures that protect the Ministry of Interior over the met French senator Jean-Marie monitoring rehabilitation and international functions and Tel: +973 17 215080 our country and people.” martyrdom of two policemen and Bockel, the deputy chairman detention centres to ensure relations with the relevant Fax: +973 17 212055 He also instructed to review the injuring of six others in the for foreign affairs of the human rights values and international organisations anti-terror laws and match Sitra terror blast. French Union of Democrats humane treatment by Interior and institutions, especially e-mail: [email protected] the sophisticated methods HRH Premier was welcomed and Independents (UDI), the Ministry affiliates to the public. European institutions. terrorists were using to inflict by the Head of the National official spokesman of the UDI Al Moawda reviewed Deputy Ombudsman Osama maximum damage on Bahrain Security Agency, Major-General party. Bockel assumed several with the French senator the Ahmed Al Asfoor and Director and its people. HRH the Premier Adel Al Fadhel, and Chief of cabinet portfolios in France, Ombudsman’s second annual of International Cooperation appreciated all affiliates of the Public Security Major-General including Minister of State for report issued last May. and Development Ghada Interior Ministry for their efforts Tariq Al Hassan and a number Prisons and Reforms Affairs in He also informed Hameed Habib also attended to maintain security and stability. of the Ministry’s senior officers. Highlights of HRH Premier’s visit to the Interior Ministry 2009-2010. him about international the meeting. 6 Thursday, July 30, 2015 BPTC TO INTRODUCE TEN NEW ROUTES FROM AUG 1 Says it witnessed highest passenger movement during Eid

Melvin Mendonca/DTNN [email protected] Main routes between Isa Town Manama and Manama remained the he Bahrain Public busiest routes during Eid days. TTransport Company (BPTC) announced it would Services to City Centre Mall, introduce 10 new routes from August 1, tallying to a total of Seef and the airport also saw 32 routes. higher passenger usage The decision comes after the new public transport network, officially launched in the Kingdom. it said, highlighting the on April 1 with 22 routes, Main routes between Isa popularity of the service. reported the highest Town and Manama remained “We have been gradually passenger movement since the busiest routes during expanding our services its commencement, during Eid days. Newly launched in line with the Ministry Eid weekend, BPTC said. services to City Centre Mall, of Transportation and Though the statistics were Seef and the airport also Telecommunication’s roll- not immediately available, saw higher passenger usage out plan. This expansion is The rush witnessed by the during Eid, said BPTC. set to continue this week, buses during all four Eid The number of passengers up to August 1, when the holidays backs the fact that has been improving with the full network becomes fully it has gained huge popularity expansion of the bus service, operational,” BPTC added. Passengers boarding a bus in East Riffa Shaikh Khalid pays homage to Dr Kalam

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JO1388_BFC_Cash_Campaign_DT_160x128mm.indd 1 6/8/15 11:21 AM 6 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Thursday, July 30, 2015 7 BPTC TO INTRODUCE TEN MURDER OF FRIEND: COURT NEW ROUTES FROM AUG 1 Says it witnessed highest passenger movement during Eid RENEWS REMAND BY 15 DAYS The victim was reportedly bludgeoned to death using a metal rod Melvin Mendonca/DTNN [email protected] Main routes between Isa Town Manama and Manama remained the DT News Network in the same position. I shook admitted to attacking the he Bahrain Public busiest routes during Eid days. Manama Forensic report revealed the victim his body, but he didn’t move. The accused victim but claimed he didn’t TTransport Company 35-year-old person So I immediately called police admitted to know his blows were fatal. (BPTC) announced it would Services to City Centre Mall, Aaccused in connection was hit on his head with a heavy and ambulance,” he added. “I learned that someone introduce 10 new routes from Seef and the airport also saw with the murder of his friend object. Detectives suspected the Forensic report revealed attacking the stole spare parts from the August 1, tallying to a total of had his detention renewed by that the victim was hit on victim but neighbouring stable and he 32 routes. higher passenger usage another 15 days. The accused accused of committing the crime, his head with a heavy object, (the victim) told me that he The decision comes after reportedly hit the victim on his and the suspicion was backed by causing internal bleeding claimed he didn’t committed it along with two the new public transport head with a metal rod. an eyewitness who claimed he saw and fractures to his skull. know his blows others,” the accused said. network, officially launched in the Kingdom. it said, highlighting the The attack allegedly took Detectives suspected the I attacked them to know on April 1 with 22 routes, Main routes between Isa popularity of the service. place following an argument accused attacking the victim in a accused of committing the were fatal. He has the truth, if they were actually reported the highest Town and Manama remained “We have been gradually over stolen spare parts from a stable crime, and the suspicion been accused of responsible or not. But later passenger movement since the busiest routes during expanding our services neighbouring stable. was backed by an eyewitness murdering of the I took him (the victim) to his its commencement, during Eid days. Newly launched in line with the Ministry The deceased was reportedly who claimed he saw accused house and he was fine,” the Eid weekend, BPTC said. services to City Centre Mall, of Transportation and living in the accused’s family attacking the victim in a stable. victim accused claimed. Though the statistics were Seef and the airport also Telecommunication’s roll- house in the village of Al he thought his brother was lying on the floor and thought “I was passing by the stable He has been accused of not immediately available, saw higher passenger usage out plan. This expansion is Musalla. And it was the victim’s sleeping. he was drunk and was taking when I saw him (the accused) murdering the victim. The The rush witnessed by the during Eid, said BPTC. set to continue this week, brother who reported the death “My mother asked me to go a nap,” the brother said in his assaulting the victim owing to High Criminal Court yesterday buses during all four Eid The number of passengers up to August 1, when the to the police. The brother said and check my brother’s room statement. a dispute over stolen items,” the victim with a metal rod,” ordered him to be kept in holidays backs the fact that has been improving with the full network becomes fully he found the victim lying after we heard some noise. But “I went to him on the next the eyewitness said in his he added. police custody for 15 days, on the floor of his room but when I went there, I saw him day and found him motionless statement. “I saw him hitting The accused however, pending investigations. it has gained huge popularity expansion of the bus service, operational,” BPTC added. Passengers boarding a bus in East Riffa Shaikh Khalid pays Handbag robbery: Case homage to Dr Kalam adjourned until Aug 19 DT News Network of the phone in case it went Manama missing. She used the app to he trial of two persons Aged 31 and find the location of the mobile, Taccused of theft was 38, the suspects which lead her to a mobile CASH DROP yesterday adjourned until shop. “I requested the owner August 19 to assign them were serving as of the shop to hand over the lawyers. security officers. CPR copy of the person who The duo is accused of They were later sold the phone. I then gave it to stealing the handbag of a police,” the woman said during British woman in Juffair on nabbed and questioning. June 13. they admitted to The pair was later Aged 31 and 38, the suspects, apprehended and they were serving as security committing the admitted to committing the officers. They reportedly robbery robbery. They also confessed attacked the woman from they stole two other bags the behind and seized her bag, same night. which contained BD10 and an handedly solved the case. “We were in the bar and we iPhone. According to court files, drank too much. When we left BFC $100,000 Cash Drop has arrived! The woman suffered bruises her phone had an application we decided rob people,” one of in the incident, but she single- designed to give the location the suspects said. We are dropping off $500 cash every week to 20 lucky winners Shaikh Khalid signing the condolence book, in the between the 14th June to 22nd August 2015. All you have to presence of Sinha and Singh do is make a transaction at BFC for a chance to be one of our PIC: MUHAMAD THASLIM lucky winners! Manama his country and the world in an simplicity and humility. Making bomb: Final trial on Aug 20 DT News Network exemplary manner,” he wrote in “The leadership in Bahrain inister of Foreign Affairs the condolence book opened at fondly recalls his successful DT News Network With BFC you are always a winner! Manama Terms and Conditions apply. Shaikh Khalid bin the Indian Embassy. visit to Bahrain in February The 32-year-old was earlier arrested MAhmed Al Khalifa yesterday The minister recalled his this year. Our deepest losing arguments will be MOIC / PC 4716-2015 described former Indian last meeting with Dr Kalam condolence,” he said. Cheard on Aug 20 in the case after officers unearthed explosives /BFCBahrain President Dr A P J Abdul in New Delhi when he Shaikh Khalid conveyed the of a person accused of making from the property on September 6, /BFCBahrain Kalam as a visionary who accompanied Crown Prince, sincere condolences of His bombs in his apartment. Care. Trust. Efﬁciency. 2012 dedicated his life to make this Deputy Supreme Commander Majesty King Hamad bin Isa The 32-year-old was world a better place. and First Deputy Prime Al Khalifa, Prime Minister earlier arrested after officers The minister made the Minister HRH Prince Salman HRH Prince Khalifa bin unearthed explosives from statement as he arrived at the bin Hamad Al Khalifa during Salman Al Khalifa and the his property on September 6, riot, according to court files. He is being tried at the High Indian Embassy to pay homage his official visit to India. Crown Prince, praying to God 2012. Investigations confirmed Criminal Court, where he is to Dr Kalam, who passed away Shaikh Khalid said he was to grant the deceased eternal They were being used for the man was responsible for accused of possessing and on Monday. “Dr Kalam served impressed by the late leader’s peace. attacking policemen during making the bombs. making firebombs. JO1388_BFC_Cash_Campaign_DT_160x128mm.indd 1 6/8/15 11:21 AM 8 Thursday, July 30, 2015 PETITION LAUNCHED AGAINST

ANIMALThe petition CRUELTY has gathered 1,740 signatures IN of supportBAHRAIN so far

DT News Network dimensions of abuse have Manama emerged recently. Dog fighting, Those involved in such crimes either petition has been launched animal fighting, animal baiting do it for recreation or without under- Aby a Bahrain-based animal and puppy factories are among rights activist urging the the popular few,” she said. standing the seriousness of the action. government to curb the menace He said such individuals are of animal abuse in the Kingdom. only motivated by profit and Unfortunately, more sinister dimen- Launched on the website totally disregard the bloody sions of abuse have emerged recently, change.org, the petition has outcome of their actions. gathered 1,740 signatures so far. Spectators enjoy seeing vicious such as dog fighting, animal fighting, The petitioner stated, “In fights, which at times involve and puppy factories the recent years, there has docile animals being pitted been a staggering increase in against more aggressive ones, stray animal population in the she added. Kingdom. They have become “Those involved in the abuse societies and charities to should be known to all and a common sight across the believe they are immune from establish best practices of it should be enforced in a Kingdom and animal abuse has consequences and so they ending abuse of animals. consistent and strict manner. become rampant.” publish pictures and videos on She commented no modern Budget allocation for animal “Those involved in such social media with little fear. We society can tolerate abuse and societies and programmes such crimes either do it for recreation need these abhorrent acts to be torture of innocent animals, as a Capture, Neuter, Vaccinate or without understanding ceased,” she stated. even for profit or pleasure. and Release CNVR will aid the seriousness of the action. She request the authorities to “The consequences of animal welfare services in the Unfortunately, more sinister engage with animal protection committing animal cruelty Kingdom,” she added. Representative image of an abused dog. The wait ends, Bahrain Summer Fest begins DT News Network July 31 to August 6. workshop, in addition to many Manama Various activities and other activities. Entertaining ahrain Summer Festival workshops that promote local performances for children will is back for the 7th time and Gulf cultural identity, start with the launch of Nakhoul Bto surprise audiences with its such as “Palm Plantation,” will Garden, and will continue diverse activities. The Bahrain be held in cooperation with throughout the festival. Culture and Antiquities the National Initiative for Interested people can book Authority (BACA) will Agricultural Development. their tickets through the Virgin present its summer events It will also offer other Megastore in City Centre, or tonight at 6pm in Sitra Mall, activities in the “Creative through the website of those starting with the Magical of Studio,” which will present an stores. the East and Traces of History Art Recycling workshop with The festival would display conveyed through the voice artist Aisha Burashid, Heritage Ballet Philippines at Bahrain of Um Kulthoum. Abdel Textile workshop, as well as National Theatre on August Halem Nowera band will hand printing workshop. 10. Sesame Street - Elmo play in the Cultural Hall at The Asian week will host 8pm, a programme held in the State of Palestine, which cooperation with the Arab celebrates Jerusalem as the Republic of Egypt Embassy. capital of Islamic Tourism for BACA announced the 2015. It would be held from launch of a wide range of August 7 to 13, and will present events and activities included Folklore storytelling, “puppet in the Nakhool Garden, in show”. which many countries around In addition, the visitors the world would participate. can attend a distinct set of The first day of the Nakhool workshops. Also, Indian Garden will start with an opera workshops will give children show called Our Heritage above 14 years different art Unites Us, which combines workshops. parts of Bahraini heritage with The African week comes the participation Bahraini Folk between August 14 and Art bands. From the Asian 20, where Science and cultural side, Bollywood Steps Environmental workshops will would perform Indian style be held. More workshops on dance. boat making, sewing, recycling The Nakhool Garden opens and Arabic calligraphy will also its doors today and will remain be organized. open until August 31. A diverse The European Week set of activities will spread over would be held from August (Top) Ballet Philippines; (Bottom left) Sesame Street; (Bottom right) LaLaLuna the four weeks starting with a 21 till 31, with activities such Gulf week, Asian week, African “Stories of European culture”, makes music” will also be held from 28 to 29, the cultural of Japan, which offers street movements perfectly in the week and lastly European drawing cartoon characters between August 20 and 24 in hall will experience exciting dance. The band combines dark, wearing dark luminous Week. workshop, planting with glass the cultural hall. and enthusiastic orchestra dance and music and its eight clothes, to create surreal The Gulf week will run from workshop, flower arrangement By the end of August concert with Wrecking Crew members perform harmonious impressive visuals. 8 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Thursday, July 30, 2015 9 PETITION LAUNCHED AGAINST BAHRAIN TO BETTER QUALITY ANIMAL CRUELTY IN BAHRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOON The petition has gathered 1,740 signatures of support so far Quality Management expert says enhancement expected in the next three years DT News Network dimensions of abuse have Manama emerged recently. Dog fighting, Those involved in such crimes either DT News Network Zafar said the new system organizations will have only petition has been launched animal fighting, animal baiting do it for recreation or without under- Manama would integrate all the three years to transfer to it. Aby a Bahrain-based animal and puppy factories are among ahrain will upgrade its interested parties, including The new system is an rights activist urging the the popular few,” she said. standing the seriousness of the action. Bquality management system the owners, financiers, bankers, international standard not for government to curb the menace He said such individuals are in the next three years, Quality suppliers and employees one organization, but for the of animal abuse in the Kingdom. only motivated by profit and Unfortunately, more sinister dimen- Management expert Tariq bin and leaders. “Unless the whole world, he added. Launched on the website totally disregard the bloody sions of abuse have emerged recently, Zafar told DT News on the organisations understand the Chief Qualtiy Management change.org, the petition has outcome of their actions. sidelines of a one-day training problems of all the interested Section Hameeda Al Hakam, gathered 1,740 signatures so far. Spectators enjoy seeing vicious such as dog fighting, animal fighting, workshop on ISO 9001:2015 parties, the system will not Ministry of Transportation The petitioner stated, “In fights, which at times involve and puppy factories Quality Management System progress at all,” he said. told the DT News they were the recent years, there has docile animals being pitted Awareness Course at the He said the new system hopefully going to change the been a staggering increase in against more aggressive ones, Ministry of Transportation and would come into effect quality management systems stray animal population in the she added. telecommunications premises in September and all the within one year. Kingdom. They have become “Those involved in the abuse societies and charities to should be known to all and here in Bahrain. a common sight across the believe they are immune from establish best practices of it should be enforced in a The workshop was conducted The new system would Kingdom and animal abuse has consequences and so they ending abuse of animals. consistent and strict manner. by Resource Inspection become rampant.” publish pictures and videos on She commented no modern Budget allocation for animal Canada Incorporated (RICI) integrate all the interested “Those involved in such social media with little fear. We society can tolerate abuse and societies and programmes such and almost over a dozen parties, including the own- crimes either do it for recreation need these abhorrent acts to be torture of innocent animals, as a Capture, Neuter, Vaccinate quality professional of the ers, financers, bankers, sup- or without understanding ceased,” she stated. even for profit or pleasure. and Release CNVR will aid transportation ministry took the seriousness of the action. She request the authorities to “The consequences of animal welfare services in the part in it. pliers and employees and Unfortunately, more sinister engage with animal protection committing animal cruelty Kingdom,” she added. Representative image of an abused dog. It was part of an awareness leaders. programme on the shifting of ISO9001: 2008 to ISO9001: - Tariq bin Zafar The wait ends, Bahrain Summer Fest begins Participants of the training workshop 2015. DT News Network July 31 to August 6. workshop, in addition to many Manama Various activities and other activities. Entertaining ahrain Summer Festival workshops that promote local performances for children will is back for the 7th time and Gulf cultural identity, start with the launch of Nakhoul Bto surprise audiences with its such as “Palm Plantation,” will Garden, and will continue diverse activities. The Bahrain be held in cooperation with throughout the festival. Culture and Antiquities the National Initiative for Interested people can book Authority (BACA) will Agricultural Development. their tickets through the Virgin present its summer events It will also offer other Megastore in City Centre, or tonight at 6pm in Sitra Mall, activities in the “Creative through the website of those starting with the Magical of Studio,” which will present an stores. the East and Traces of History Art Recycling workshop with The festival would display conveyed through the voice artist Aisha Burashid, Heritage Ballet Philippines at Bahrain of Um Kulthoum. Abdel Textile workshop, as well as National Theatre on August Halem Nowera band will hand printing workshop. 10. Sesame Street - Elmo play in the Cultural Hall at The Asian week will host 8pm, a programme held in the State of Palestine, which cooperation with the Arab celebrates Jerusalem as the Republic of Egypt Embassy. capital of Islamic Tourism for BACA announced the 2015. It would be held from launch of a wide range of August 7 to 13, and will present events and activities included Folklore storytelling, “puppet in the Nakhool Garden, in show”. which many countries around In addition, the visitors the world would participate. can attend a distinct set of The first day of the Nakhool workshops. Also, Indian Garden will start with an opera workshops will give children show called Our Heritage above 14 years different art Unites Us, which combines workshops. parts of Bahraini heritage with The African week comes the participation Bahraini Folk between August 14 and Art bands. From the Asian 20, where Science and cultural side, Bollywood Steps Environmental workshops will would perform Indian style be held. More workshops on dance. boat making, sewing, recycling The Nakhool Garden opens and Arabic calligraphy will also its doors today and will remain be organized. open until August 31. A diverse The European Week set of activities will spread over would be held from August (Top) Ballet Philippines; (Bottom left) Sesame Street; (Bottom right) LaLaLuna the four weeks starting with a 21 till 31, with activities such Gulf week, Asian week, African “Stories of European culture”, makes music” will also be held from 28 to 29, the cultural of Japan, which offers street movements perfectly in the week and lastly European drawing cartoon characters between August 20 and 24 in hall will experience exciting dance. The band combines dark, wearing dark luminous Week. workshop, planting with glass the cultural hall. and enthusiastic orchestra dance and music and its eight clothes, to create surreal The Gulf week will run from workshop, flower arrangement By the end of August concert with Wrecking Crew members perform harmonious impressive visuals. 10 Thursday, July 30, 2015 UMM AL HASSAM HOMES TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN 3 MONTHS Ministry of Housing Undersecretary says 95 per cent of the work completed

DT News Network Manama The ministry adopted ndersecretary of Ministry the vertical construc- of Housing Shaikh UAbdullah bin Ahmed Al tion idea to increase Khalifa said 95 per cent of the number of benefi- the work of Umm Al Hassam apartments is completed and ciaries and to reduce its distribution to beneficiaries the number of people would begin within 3 months. on the waiting list Shaikh Abdullah pointed out it is one of the projects that the ministry implements -- Shaikh Abdullah bin on AU model, which is among the latest. Ahmed Al Khalifa The apartments have high- quality designs and provide all services and facilities. consists of 128 apartments will witness distribution of He said the ministry adopted in four residential buildings. many housing projects in the vertical construction idea Each apartment has its lounge various regions of Bahrain. to increase the number of and sitting room, 5 bedrooms, Shaikh Abdullah praised beneficiaries and to reduce including a private maid’s the efforts of supervisors and the number of people on the room, a kitchen, 3 bathrooms their keenness in translating waiting list. and a balcony. the directives of the He explained the project He added the coming days leadership. Umm Al Hassam project Microsoft launches Windows 10 as free upgrade

DT News Network vision, with a natural, mobile Manama and trusted experience,” said icrosoft Corp. announced executive vice president, Windows 10 will now be Windows and Devices Group, Mavailable as a free upgrade or at Microsoft Terry Myerson. with new PCs and tablets. It includes innovations such as Start menu returns an Xbox app and Microsoft Edge for a familiar, yet more Windows 10 is fast and personal and productive familiar — with the return of experience, according a the Start menu and Live Tiles statement by Microsoft office for instant, streaming updates Bahrain. of what matters most. It has Claimed as the most secure enhancements to Windows Windows ever, Windows 10 is Defender and SmartScreen to kept automatically up-to-date help safeguard against viruses, with innovations and security malware and phishing and updates. The new Windows innovations such as Windows Store and Windows Software Hello, which offers a fast, Development Kit is also now secured, password-free way to Windows 10 includes innovations such as an Xbox app and Microsoft Edge available, opening the door log in. to new and innovative app It has voice, pen and gesture allows you to switch between so customers can replace Store offers one-stop shopping running a genuine Windows experiences on Windows 10. inputs for natural interaction apps and stay organized with passwords with more secure for popular free and paid apps, 7 or Windows 8.1 PC or “Windows 10 delivers our with PCs. It’s designed to work Snap and Task View. options, protect corporate data games, movies, TV shows and tablet. People who reserved more personal computing with Office and Skype and and corporate identities, and the latest music. their upgrade to Windows A platform for businesses run only the software they The Windows Store 10 will be notified in waves trust. New management and provides a constant stream when their upgrade is ready. Windows 10 includes built-in, enter- Ready for corporate deployment tools simplify of the new and updated For business customers, prise-grade security, so customers deployments, Windows 10 will device management, help lower Universal Windows Apps and Windows 10 is available to help companies protect against costs, and enable companies games, including “Minecraft: start deploying within their can replace passwords with more modern cyberattack and deliver to power their business with Windows 10 Edition beta”, work environments, and secure options, protect corporate experiences their employees the enterprise strength of the Hulu, “Candy Crush Saga” starting Aug. 1, organizations data and run only the software they will love. Businesses will be Microsoft Azure cloud. and others including WeChat that have volume licensing able to control the frequency and QQ. can upgrade to Windows 10 trust. New management and deploy- of their updates and select the Shedload of apps Enterprise and Windows 10 ment tools simplify device manage- features and functionality that Easy upgrade Education. are right for each group. The new Windows Store has Devices running Windows ment and help lower costs Windows 10 includes built- started accepting new apps for Upgrading to Windows 10 has started arriving in retail in, enterprise-grade security, Windows 10. The Windows 10 is easy for customers stores. The blogging truth Page 12 11 Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Beaut Look Polished n Pretty’ The Moon on your wrist

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I feel more comfortable when I’m behind the camera. New York It comes easy to me because as a child, I’ve always inger Lady Gaga came out as a surprise guest during U2’s concert here at the been working on that side as a technician’s son. Madison Square Garden. She joined the Irish rock band for a performance on theirS hit track “Ordinary love”. - Ajay Devgan Gaga took to the stage on Sunday while wearing a blonde wig which she teamed with black wardrobe and a pair of bizarre high heels. She gave Bono a big hug before playing the piano and sang some of the track’s lyrics alongside the band’s frontman.

Los Angeles Los Angeles inger Jessie J wants to have a baby, but admits she inger Demi Lovato and boyfriend Wilmer isn’t quiet ready for motherhood just yet. Valderama have been left “heartbroken” after their Los Angeles SThe “Bang bang” hitmaker, who underwent “two maltipooS Buddy died in a “tragic accident”. ctress Reese Witherspoon is one of the several friends helping plan operations” for a mystery complaint, says she is still The “Neon lights” hitmaker took to social media Sofia Vergara’s forthcoming wedding to “Magic Mike XXL” star Joe very ambitious, but would also like to start a family to let fans know her pooch was involved in a “tragic AManganiello. in the future. accident” and passed away over the weekend. The “Modern Family” actress is preparing to tie the knot with actor Asked what else she would like to do with her life, The 22-year-old singer and her boyfriend have since Manganiello and her “Hot Pursuit” co-star is one of a group of friends the 27-year-old singer, who is dating R&B star Luke asked fans to “respect our privacy while we take this assisting with organising the lavish nuptials. James, said: “Have a baby - not today! But that’s time to grieve and remember the magical moments we “Joe and I are both trying to figure out the wedding because our schedules something that I hope that I’m blessed with in my life. spent with our little angel.” are so crazy. We initially wanted a small wedding, but it didn’t work out with I would love to build a school in Africa. I would love to In a series of posts on micro-blogging website how many people we wanted there, so we want it really big now. Reese is write a book. My first-ever film that I’ve done is gonna Twitter, Lovato confirmed on Tuesday: “We are helping, as are all my girlfriends,” Vergara said. be announced soon. I’m not allowed to talk about it absolutely heartbroken to be writing this but Wilmer Vergara, who has a 21-year-old son Manolo from a previous relationship, yet, but I’ve done a film.” and I are devastated to inform you that we lost our also admitted she is open to having children with Manganiello. “There’s loads of things I wanna do. A cookbook ... little angel Buddy last Sunday...He was taken from “I’m 43 and have a son, but Joe doesn’t have children and is younger than I want to be able to run for longer than 10 seconds. us way too soon in a tragic accident and though I me so I’ve not ruled out having a family together. I’ll leave it up to god to see Yeah. And just keep writing great music. That’s it.” will never know why this had to happen, I do know what happens,” she said. The British star says James, 31, was extremely that God only puts us through situations that we can supportive during her recovery. handle so with that, together we our staying strong “Of course he was (supportive)! He’s my boyfriend; (sic). of course he was, yeah. I wouldn’t be with someone if he didn’t support me in those times, you know?” she said. New Delhi hah Rukh Khan seems to be really annoyed with one of his fans, who made a fake teaser of the actor’s upcoming film ‘Raees’ as he expressed Shis aggravation in a recent tweet. The ‘Happy New Year’ actor wrote, “10 din ki shooting baaki hai...tum log hi kardo please...itna acchha trailer hai toh @rahuldholakia bhi maan jayega.” Notably, the teaser made by the actor’s fan club had similar graphics, like the official teaser with the SRK’s voice and his doppelganger in the clip. Los Angeles upermodel Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne have reportedlyS fallen out. Moss and Delevingne are not talking because “Kate has blacklisted Cara” as she “wasn’t happy” she clashed Los Angeles with Naomi Campbell and also ctress-director Angelina Jolie wants her eldest son because she ended her contract Maddox to run the charity she named after him in with Storm Models agency. ACambodia and has hired him as a researcher on her new Bodybuilder, actor, A close friend of Moss told film. and politician who The Sun newspaper: “Kate has The Oscar-winning actress, who adopted Maddox, 13, served as the gov- blacklisted Cara now. It’s very from an orphanage in Cambodia in 2002, says he will ernor of California unfortunate and hopefully take over the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which she from 2003 to 2011. might be a temporary thing, set up there 12 years ago. His roles in Conan but they’re definitely not The foundation seeks to help families overcome the Barbarian, friends at the moment.” problems associated with poverty and to help preserve the Predator, the In March, Campbell and remarkable habitat and wildlife for future generations” Terminator series, Delevingne reportedly had in the future. and Total Recall a fight because Delevingne Asked if he would be involved in her upcoming made him a time- “disrespected” their mutual Netflix film “First they Killed My Father: A Daughter less action star. friend Rihanna and now it of Cambodia Remembers”, about the country’s Khmer appears Moss is siding with Rouge regime, during which 1.7 million civilians died, Campbell and apparently the director said: “Maddox will be on set every day after believes “she (Delevingne) school and involved behind the scenes. And yes, Maddox July 30, 1947 should have treated her with is already involved in the Foundation and will take over more respect”. my role when he is older.” Arnold Schwarzenegger 14 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Thursday, July 30, 2015 15

Los Angeles Los Angeles inger Jessie J wants to have a baby, but admits she inger Demi Lovato and boyfriend Wilmer isn’t quiet ready for motherhood just yet. Valderama have been left “heartbroken” after their Los Angeles SThe “Bang bang” hitmaker, who underwent “two maltipooS Buddy died in a “tragic accident”. ctress Reese Witherspoon is one of the several friends helping plan operations” for a mystery complaint, says she is still The “Neon lights” hitmaker took to social media Sofia Vergara’s forthcoming wedding to “Magic Mike XXL” star Joe very ambitious, but would also like to start a family to let fans know her pooch was involved in a “tragic AManganiello. in the future. accident” and passed away over the weekend. The “Modern Family” actress is preparing to tie the knot with actor Asked what else she would like to do with her life, The 22-year-old singer and her boyfriend have since Manganiello and her “Hot Pursuit” co-star is one of a group of friends the 27-year-old singer, who is dating R&B star Luke asked fans to “respect our privacy while we take this assisting with organising the lavish nuptials. James, said: “Have a baby - not today! But that’s time to grieve and remember the magical moments we “Joe and I are both trying to figure out the wedding because our schedules something that I hope that I’m blessed with in my life. spent with our little angel.” are so crazy. We initially wanted a small wedding, but it didn’t work out with I would love to build a school in Africa. I would love to In a series of posts on micro-blogging website how many people we wanted there, so we want it really big now. Reese is write a book. My first-ever film that I’ve done is gonna Twitter, Lovato confirmed on Tuesday: “We are helping, as are all my girlfriends,” Vergara said. be announced soon. I’m not allowed to talk about it absolutely heartbroken to be writing this but Wilmer Vergara, who has a 21-year-old son Manolo from a previous relationship, yet, but I’ve done a film.” and I are devastated to inform you that we lost our also admitted she is open to having children with Manganiello. “There’s loads of things I wanna do. A cookbook ... little angel Buddy last Sunday...He was taken from “I’m 43 and have a son, but Joe doesn’t have children and is younger than I want to be able to run for longer than 10 seconds. us way too soon in a tragic accident and though I me so I’ve not ruled out having a family together. I’ll leave it up to god to see Yeah. And just keep writing great music. That’s it.” will never know why this had to happen, I do know what happens,” she said. The British star says James, 31, was extremely that God only puts us through situations that we can supportive during her recovery. handle so with that, together we our staying strong “Of course he was (supportive)! He’s my boyfriend; (sic). of course he was, yeah. I wouldn’t be with someone if he didn’t support me in those times, you know?” she said. New Delhi hah Rukh Khan seems to be really annoyed with one of his fans, who made a fake teaser of the actor’s upcoming film ‘Raees’ as he expressed Shis aggravation in a recent tweet. The ‘Happy New Year’ actor wrote, “10 din ki shooting baaki hai...tum log hi kardo please...itna acchha trailer hai toh @rahuldholakia bhi maan jayega.” Notably, the teaser made by the actor’s fan club had similar graphics, like the official teaser with the SRK’s voice and his doppelganger in the clip. Los Angeles upermodel Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne have reportedlyS fallen out. Moss and Delevingne are not talking because “Kate has blacklisted Cara” as she “wasn’t happy” she clashed Los Angeles with Naomi Campbell and also ctress-director Angelina Jolie wants her eldest son because she ended her contract Maddox to run the charity she named after him in with Storm Models agency. ACambodia and has hired him as a researcher on her new Bodybuilder, actor, A close friend of Moss told film. and politician who The Sun newspaper: “Kate has The Oscar-winning actress, who adopted Maddox, 13, served as the gov- blacklisted Cara now. It’s very from an orphanage in Cambodia in 2002, says he will ernor of California unfortunate and hopefully take over the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which she from 2003 to 2011. might be a temporary thing, set up there 12 years ago. His roles in Conan but they’re definitely not The foundation seeks to help families overcome the Barbarian, friends at the moment.” problems associated with poverty and to help preserve the Predator, the In March, Campbell and remarkable habitat and wildlife for future generations” Terminator series, Delevingne reportedly had in the future. and Total Recall a fight because Delevingne Asked if he would be involved in her upcoming made him a time- “disrespected” their mutual Netflix film “First they Killed My Father: A Daughter less action star. friend Rihanna and now it of Cambodia Remembers”, about the country’s Khmer appears Moss is siding with Rouge regime, during which 1.7 million civilians died, Campbell and apparently the director said: “Maddox will be on set every day after believes “she (Delevingne) school and involved behind the scenes. And yes, Maddox July 30, 1947 should have treated her with is already involved in the Foundation and will take over more respect”. my role when he is older.” Arnold Schwarzenegger 16 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Thursday, July 30, 2015 17

Ministry of Shura Council and Representatives Council Affairs bid farewell to legal adviser Abdul Aziz Habib

Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received French Senator Jean-Marie Bockel, the Foreign Affairs, De- fence and Armed Forces Committee member and Head of the Senate Delegation on Local and Regional Authori- ties and Decentralisation, currently on a visit to the Kingdom.

Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Lt-Gen. Dheyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi yesterday paid an inspection visit to a BDF unit. Al Nuaimi was briefed on the unit’s work progress, plans, training programmes, as well as Ebrahim K. Kanoo and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) organised a “Project Management” workshop for selected employees at the BIBF premises. BIBF delivered a three-day training combat and administrative readiness by the unit’s commander and senior officers. workshop to 19 employees from various departments and divisions at Ebrahim K. Kanoo.

Ahlia University held an open meeting held with members of the academic body on the occa- sion of the conclusion of the academic year 2014/2015 .

Ministry of Shura Council and Representatives Council Affairs bid farewell to legal adviser Abdul Aziz Habib

Ahlia University held an open meeting held with members of the academic body on the occa- sion of the conclusion of the academic year 2014/2015 .

Tamil Social and Cultural association (TASCA) arranged a Condolence meeting to pay tribute to former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Participants at the summer camp of the Royal Academy of Police visited the headquarters of the Supreme Council for Women and the Bahraini Women’s Competence Development Centre (Riyadat). 18 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see yourself in this space soon! Don’t forget to attach your picture. Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory ‘Caption Contest’ for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! A policeman pulls a man over Today’s questions You got it right! for speeding and asks him to 1. Name the film? get out of the car. After looking 2. Who directed this movie? the man over the policeman says, “Sir, I couldn’t help 3. Name the actor in this film? but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?” The man gets Answer Send your entries to [email protected] Film: Step Up 3D really indignant and says, with your profile picture. If you are Actor in the centre: Adam G. Sevani Connecting people... the first to come up with the right No. of movies in the series: 5 your eyes are glazed. Have you answers, your picture will appear in “Officer,been eating I couldn’t doughnuts?” help but notice these columns. - Rajeev Mishra (via email) Noel Sebastian (via email) YOUR STAR TODAY

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July Someone whom you think of Something underhanded is going If you have been contemplating Money matters look uncertain as a friend may prove less than on. Unethical people could be try- executing legal papers of any and a bit deceptive today, so this is trustworthy today. There are indi- ing to manipulate certain situations kind, this is NOT the day to do not a good day to enter into any kind cations of deception all around you. Don’t in order to turn them to their own benefit. it. Any contract entered into today is of investment program, negotiate salaries or be too suspicious of anyone, but be sure to Be careful! Make certain you steer clear of likely to have confusing clauses and ob- commission, or change banks. Your dreams check out the facts of any situation before such conversations. On the positive side, scure language that you may not under- may be a bit disturbing. Do write them you take anyone’s word for anything. It’s al- your intuition is high - so you should be able stand and which can potentially be used to down, however. You may learn a lot about ways best to do that anyway. to sense who can be trusted and who can’t. your disadvantage. yourself by studying the symbols.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov New people are likely to come You might wake up feeling a lit- Today you might get the feeling Gossip which reaches your ears into your life today, and if you get tle under the weather, perhaps that someone in your family is might make you rather angry, as bad vibes from them, trust your in- too tired to go anywhere, and you’ll hiding something from you. Your you’re likely to sense that it isn’t true. stincts! You may meet a new acquaintance want to stay in. You may be tired and a bit natural inclination is to try to spread oil on Take nothing you hear today at face value; today who isn’t trustworthy. This is not a stressed out, and more vulnerable than usu- troubled waters in order to return the situ- check out the facts before making any judg- good day to enter into any kind of partner- al to any bugs may be going around at this ation to normalcy,but this isn’t likely to be ments. Avoid the temptation to be confron- ship. Put all plans for cementing partner- time. Drink lots of juices, and get some rest. the right course of action here. Whoever is tational; it will only make things worse. Try ships on hold for the next few days at least! Tomorrow you’ll probably feel better! hiding something isn’t likely to reveal it. to spend some time alone today if you can.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar There is more than meets the eye Today, you probably aren’t go- Self-control is the keyword of Anger and resentment caused by to your money situation today. Er- ing to feel very friendly. You are the day. The unethical behaviour hurts inflicted upon you in the rors may have been made in your most likely to want to sequester of those around you could trigger past could come up today, tempt- financial records, or someone is not telling yourself at home, without seeing or speak- some anger that might make you want to ing you to break down into tears. It is just a you the truth about an important factor. ing to anyone. You won’t do yourself any lash out on them. The best way to handle symptom of personal and spiritual growth Check into the facts and see for yourself. good by forcing contact with others. You these rather explosive emotions is honest on your part; it clears the way for future Then act according to the facts in order to might feel a little out of sorts physically, so communication. Before confronting anyone, breakthroughs. You could wake up next maintain your own best interests. it is especially important to eat right. try the old “count-to-ten” approach. morning feeling like a changed person! Thursday, July 30 , 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- More peculiar; 6- Spanish river; 10- ___ moss; 14- Yesterday’s solution ___ Haute; 15- “Stay” singer Lisa; 16- ___ Nui (Easter Island); 17- Chaplin persona; 18- Charged particles; 19- LAXguesstimates; 20- Forth; 22- Knapsack; 24- Debtor’s letters; 26- Crescent-shaped; 27- Medieval steel helmet; 31- Actor Fernando; 32-Happening; 33- Host; 36- ___-Locka, FL; 39- Russian airline, _____flot; 40- Wept; 41- Bartlett’s abbr.; 42- Dr. of rap; 43- Next after the second; 44- ___ we all?; 45- Period of history; 46- State of decline; 48- Slender cord; 51- Large body of water; 52- Drew up shoulders; 54- Snare; 59- Jump; 60- Supermodel Sastre; 62- Meat stew braised in red wine; 63- Passing notice; 64- Egypt’s river; 65- Body of salt water; 66- Makes lace; 67- Equipment; 68- Compass point; Down 1- Conductor Klemperer; 2- “Jurassic Park” actress; 3- Sketch; 4- Humorist Bombeck; 5- Later edition; 6- Yale student; 7- Simpleton; 8- Pertaining to the kidneys; 9- Hidden; 10- Pay beforehand; 11- Really bother; 12- Quickly; 13- Assignment; 21- Her partner would be a buck; 23- Leg joint; 25- Wombs; 27- Glass ornament; 28- Affirm; 29- Shrivelled, without moisture; 30- Daughter of Cadmus; 34- Fallen space station; 35- Gives up; 36- That’s ___ haven’t heard; 37- Fishing hole; 38- Start the pot; 40- Altering; 41- Illustrative craft; 43- Math branch; 44- Forsake; 45- Blows one’s top; 47- Fuzzy buzzer; 48- Come Back, Little ___; 49- Distinguishing characteristic; 50- Bottled spirit; 52- One- armed bandit; 53- Boxer Oscar ___ Hoya; 55- Snack in a shell; 56- Sorry sort; 57- Blind as ___; 58- Phnom ___; 61- Sun. delivery;

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Top tweets Punish careless and unreliable owners and breeders ooking after thousands of More to mention and a main Lstray dogs living on the reason for having a large roads and in most of areas number of strays in the and villages of Bahrain is not country are the breeders. On something which is easy for one hand, some members me or for my members of and I try to spay and neuter Bahrain strays to handle.. the strays to control the Every time I think I get many wounded, many sick, overpopulation, with a closer, she disappears many starving, many tired small amount of donations specially in this terrible which I get sometimes, and into another realm I weather, in summer where on the other hand, people never knew existed. the dogs are so thirsty and - are breeding dogs for a @alialsaeed need to be given water daily living! or twice sometimes. Although I met already some breeders it’s a difficult mission but I who confirmed that they was happy to do it for their had stopped breeding sake and worked very hard but I couldn’t believe what in the past 30 months to they’d said for sure, and I did enhance the life of the stray explain this fact to them, the dogs in Bahrain and to spread consequences of the bad the awareness about them. thing they do as the dogs But, what is really sad to know will end up on the roads is that I found out in the past which they never bothered 6 months, that there’re many wearing a nice collar on a really strange that she had spotted the dog, opposite a about for sure. Those people owners, who got some pure pavement very close to the admitted that she had a dog house, I rang the bell and a would neglect them and breed dogs, are careless and main road, thought it’s lost in the past and got stolen, Bahraini girl had opened the would leave them later on unreliable when it comes to or abandoned. On the next got stolen because she left it door, and she also gave me the roads, or the buyer would I stopped flinching take the full responsibility of day, I decided to search for on the road, but despite the the same reasons! All locals sell them too to others and whenever someone calls owning a dog! I witnessed 4 him and to enquire about incident.. she’s still repeating who do that but not the the story would continue. It’s cases with people neglecting him. I asked some people in the same mistake!! The 3rd expats for sure. a never ending story which me ma’am so I guess their animals and leaving the neighbourhood about story is a stray which I used It is really a big problem in would end one day, if we the transition went them off leash and with no him and they confirmed that to look after for months and this country, despite having receive the Government’s smoother that I thought companions roaming around it belongs to a family living then a local lady called me thousands of strays in the help in stopping this misery. it would on the road a full day, and next door and that they leave and decided to adopt her, country suffering, also the The government must set then they take them in at the dog everyday roaming she said that she’s going to owners wouldn’t take the up some rules to stop the @Falraee night! This act may lead to around the whole day but look after her but later I found full responsibility of their breeders using the poor some serious problems as the at night, they take him in. out, after a couple of days dogs and would leave animals to make money! dog could be abused, could That’s one story, the second that she left Tracy roaming them on the roads which What’s worth mentioning is be stolen, and a car could run story is about my neighbour around in her area with no may cause many problems that those breeders would over it. Some people saw a who got a beautiful dog, companion, for the same and the dog would end up torture the female dogs pure breed dog which was little one, and I saw it twice reasons.. they’re busy!! The a stray! and then, people letting them get pregnant roaming in Tubli, and they on the roads alone! When 4th story is what happened would call Bahrain Strays 3-4 times a year, taking thought it was an abandoned I called her and asked her recently, a beautiful dog was informing that they saw advantage and using them or a lost dog, trying to cross why would she leave her found in Tubli on the roads an abandoned dog which for this purpose until she’s a road and it almost got dog alone on the roads, she and then I asked the member needs help and I have to done and dump them on the killed! The first story was replied that her dog loves of Bahrain Strays who saw the take the full responsibility of roads! in Zinj 6 months ago and to go out and they’re busy, dog with his wife to take me a dog which belongs to the Fathiya Albastaki later I saw a beautiful dog, can’t walk him, and what is and to show me where they others, got an owner in fact! Activist – Bahrain Strays. It’s kind of sad because online discussions are never the same/as A small deed of kindness that makes fulfilling as in person Do you really love your job? @Mo_ForNow both the giver and the receiver happy re you loving what you do and doing what you love? Do you Afeel enthusiastic about what you are doing? Do you wake Dear Editor settle for the bill, the cashier of the cashier, it was on the up feeling passionate about what you ‘have to’ do today or is t happened at Aswaq didn’t take my money. Instead receipt. Nizamuddin. If they more of a ‘I have to’ list? You maybe expert and qualified in your IAl-Awafi in Al-Hoora on one he gave me a receipt and some happen to read this note, position, but only when there is no passion about what you are of the Eid holidays. When cash. I thought it was an “Eidi” I let not only the readers doing you feel that there is something missing and that you are everybody was enjoying !. I told him that it was not my in Bahrain know, but the just going through the motions, on the other hand when you are the long Eid Festival, this money & I insisted on paying rest of the globe where the passionate about what we are doing we feel alive and enthused. cashier was at work and I the bill. He said , “ It was yours, DT News reaches that there If you don’t feel passion about what you do, then it is the right was also there. a nothing- you had dropped it” are expatriates in Bahrain time to ask yourself that; do I feel I am living on dream? Is my else-to-do- person and in I was thankful to him as who come here for a living job aligned with my dream? If not, you might be physically the state of no-need- to-buy- well as to another man who , bereft of their loved ones setting behind your desk every day at work, but your heart will Many ppl didn’t work anything, but I walked off helped him fill the shopping. but they possess a good trait be elsewhere. because it was Ramadan, to that store in the heat for I knew this man before as I that everybody should be Set with yourself and find out what do you really dream to be? nothing. thinking it would had asked him whether his envious of. what is your dream in life? Sometime we are living someone then we had a long Eid be good if I can get a pair of store carried Syrian foods. The happy Eid was over, else’s dream or someone else’s idea of who we should be, and break & now everyone’s slippers. There wasn’t any, He took me to the “Cereal” but I pray for the next Eid that could be out of a desire to please others, to feel we belong getting the flu so there’ll but only the heels of the shelves and I discovered to be with our loved ones or out of fear of rejection, but when you follow your heart and be more delays -_- latest trend. So, I bought how bad my pronunciation far and near and dear to be choose the job which is connected to your dream in life, you will some vegetables and some was & how good that he was together.. Ameen. feel passionate about what you are doing and make difference @imran_al_aradi snacks instead. so helpful. But I didn’t know Sincerely in world. At the check-out, as I was to his name. About the name May May Nu Ali Al-Aradi “Books are a uniquely portable [email protected] magic.” – Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Thursday, July 30, 2015 21 BIG SALUTE TO A GREAT LEADER But I was deeply hurt when I heard the sad news about Dr. Kalam because Benonin Johnson he loved children and he wanted them XI Grade, bring out good things in them while New Millennium they grow up instead of being lazy. School - DPS The future of India lies in the hands of the youth, said Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He further inspired us with his r. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former motivational speech telling us that only Indian President and the World when the youth of India are integrated Dfamous nuclear scientist has always socially, politically and mentally we been an inspiration for me. When I proceed further to make developmental was young, I always had a technical changes for the country. It is the younger mind. When I get things, I open it generation who has to be inspired to up and check what’s inside that and bring world renowned changes in the I was really interested in knowing country. more about it. When I was in 5th I don’t think there is any other Grade I always dreamt about being leader who inspired the young minds a scientist, but then later I felt that of India like APJ Abdul Kalam did. there is nothing to be discovered in He had great faith in students and this world because everything has believed they can do miracles if we been discovered, which was out of my ignite their minds at young age. I ordinary mind when I was in the 5th got the great privilege of meeting the Grade. But when I heard a speech of legend and being honoured by him. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, he said that, And I was proud to be honoured President of my nation. hands of the world’s most rare and real As he said sometimes we never know “If you fail once, Never give up. Try by him with the title” EMERGING I cannot still believe that this truly genius Dr. Kalam, who is also known as the value of a moment until it becomes again and again, and you will achieve SCIENTIST AWARD 2015”. It was a happened in my life. I don’t have the “MISSILE MAN OF INDIA”. a memory. We realize your value now. success”. This inspired me a lot. wonderful moment in my life, much any words to express my pleasure in I would like to thank DT News for I as the representative of the youth To be honoured by the Honorable more than I could ever dream to receiving this award from a great person creating such an opportunity for me, of India give a big salute to this great Former President and a World famous get such a recognition from a great like him. And I’am really blessed to and for giving unforgettable moments leader and bow my head before this Nuclear Scientist is not an easy task. 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Why one wants to study, but also a method of obtaining a degree of those that I know have taken to theory part on their own, did the test at and some research, nowadays it’s easy and if that doesn’t motivate you then for those who were occupied in life and distance/online studies because they an approved center, and then travelled as you can find everything on Google, nothing will. Also think of how much didn’t or were not able to get a degree, it’s wanted to change their careers or for the practical part. It worked for them, but sometimes we may need journals your income is going to increase due to also for those who find that they need a because they wanted the promotions. as they needed their jobs to pay for the and maybe need to use public libraries, your extra knowledge, and that is a very change in career or their career is stalled. No one wanted to do it just for the sake expensive course. However many don’t I advise all the online students to get a good motivator for many of us. Online studies are a life style, people must of doing it, as it’s a lonely affair, and complete and that is due to laziness more public library membership card, I did be encouraged to do it and progress in requires seriousness. than loss of interest. that and it worked. Challenges vs motivation their career. However choosing the right Normally most of the online courses I find many people in this country I have started with distance studies programme at the right university or come with their required technology and Selecting an online programme wasting time in malls and coffee shops in 1984 when I did my professional college is important as in our countries cookies. For example we have an online Choosing the right programme at when they can benefit of the thousands accounting exams by distance. It was not online studies are not encouraged due language programme that comes with a the right university or college is very of courses (many of them are free) easy as I had a full time job, and a baby on to the many non-recognized outlets Skype conversation, so it downloads the important as in our countries online that are there online. After you study the way, so doing the exams at the British that offer these courses for profit and Skype software if one doesn’t have it, or studies are not encouraged due to the and submit all the work you can pay Council at that time was a pain, as we start charge an arm and a leg for them taking if you need a microphone or a speaker many non-recognized outlets that offer a small amount for certifications. For in the morning and finish in the evening. advantage of those who have no idea but that too is provided. So technology is these courses for profit.” Therefore, example I registered for neuroscience There was no help provided, so it’s me the passion. not a challenge per se. Personally I would students should carefully enroll subject and it was heavy going, but and the books. Luckily my studies were My advice is to be careful and ask the be wary of courses giving tests online, in a reputable university for online after I finished it I felt great, as I always numeric so not that difficult, however if right question or see a counsellor who is as fraud prevails, I would rather the test courses, for instance through MOOC wanted to know about the brain. If it was a heavy text book of theories and specialized in this field. takes place at an approved center or at or Cursera, as all of the universities you are curious about a subject or don’t narrative I think going to sleep while People who have no time to travel an embassy. that provide their courses there are know what to study it’s better to do one reading would be so easy. However I or enroll on a full-time programme are My advice is to stay focused and be approved internationally, she advices. course at a time until you find your wanted the acronyms behind my name generally the ones that opt for online/ efficient in utilizing the time available In addition, visit the ministry of potential choice. so I had to persevere, if it was a life style distance studies, also some people want for them, so lets say a woman wants higher education website as they list the I feel that if a country wants to be choice I wouldn’t have done it. I didn’t to study but they are busy with raising to do an online course, she can do it approved universities for online studies. leading in the knowledge economy, stop there, I took my Arabic professional children and the only time that they had in the morning after the children go to Moreover, to avoid any further confusion then promoting online studies is accounting, then my teaching certificate is the time their children are at school, school, or in the evening while they are also take an advice of an education a must, my dream is to see people and many other courses online, and that and in that time the local universities are doing their homework. Children are counselor. bragging about the number of courses was a great achievement as I had done not available for them. mostly helpful when they see that their Self-motivation to study that they study instead of showing off it while my kids were growing up and I have seen many students who mum or dad are studying too, so they do If you are towing between the idea with their cloths, houses, bags and cars. Thursday, July 30, 2015 22

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www.bisb.com CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the six months ended 30 June 2015 For the six months ended 30 June 2015 At 30 June 2015 Six months ended 30-Jun-15 31-Dec-14 Three months ended Six months ended 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 BD’000 BD’000 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 30-Jun-15 30-Jun-14 BD’000 BD’000 (reviewed) (audited) BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 BD’000 (reviewed) (reviewed) ASSETS (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) (reviewed) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash and balances with banks and Central Bank 58,716 52,118 Profit for the period 8,196 4,050 Placements with financial institutions 49,503 68,567 INCOME Adjustments for: Financing assets 442,941 408,021 Income from financing 8,954 6,968 16,404 14,045 Depreciation 785 826 Investments securities 125,834 123,561 Income from investment in Sukuk 913 551 1,816 1,016 Impairment on investment real estate 144 - Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek 109,363 102,277 9,867 7,519 18,220 15,061 Impairment provision on financing assets 3,747 3,752 Ijarah rental receivables 14,065 14,065 Investment in associates 29,624 30,835 Less: Return on equity of investment accountholders (1,285) (1,801) (2,607) (4,021) Write back on investments (1,122) - Gain on sale of investment in Sukuk (11) 3 Investment in real estate 48,102 53,934 8,582 5,718 15,613 11,040 Gain on sale of equity type instruments - (1,896) Property and equipment 17,172 17,101 Gain on sale of investment in real estate (1,058) (1,110) Other assets 5,017 4,728 Expense on placements from financial institutions (77) (138) (133) (200) Fee and commission income 1,797 1,725 3,654 3,096 Share of loss of associates, net 894 298 TOTAL ASSETS 900,337 875,207 Income from investments 672 354 694 3,205 Foreign exchange revaluation (1,690) - Income from investment in real estate 468 415 1,071 1,298 Operating profit before changes in operating assets and 9,885 5,923 LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT Share of loss of associates, net (750) (394) (894) (298) liabilities ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY Net gain from foreign currencies 538 147 971 322 Liabilities Total income 11,230 7,827 20,976 18,463 Working capital adjustments: Placements from financial institutions 91,726 75,570 Mandatory reserve with Central Bank of Bahrain (465) 295 Customers’ current accounts 144,455 137,423 EXPENSES Financing assets (37,833) (57,719) Other liabilities 17,818 16,518 Staff costs 2,509 2,485 4,739 4,978 Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek assets (7,903) (4,962) Total Liabilities 253,999 229,511 Depreciation 383 411 785 826 Other assets (289) 617 Other expenses 2,435 2,378 4,631 4,857 Customers’ current accounts 7,032 40,099 Equity of Investment Accountholders 559,668 566,601 Total expenses 5,327 5,274 10,155 10,661 Other liabilities 1,300 5,507 Placements from financial institutions 16,156 (9,708) Profit for the period before impairment allowances 5,903 2,553 10,821 7,802 Customers’ investment accounts (6,933) (40,590) Owners’ Equity Net cash used in operating activities (19,050) (60,538) Share capital 94,907 93,967 Impairment provisions on financing assets (1,873) (1,967) (3,747) (4,452) Treasury shares (563) (563) Write back on investments 1,087 959 1,122 700 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Shares under employee share incentive scheme (879) - PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 5,117 1,545 8,196 4,050 Disposal of investment in real estate 7,569 2,241 Share premium 30 - Reserves (6,825) (14,320) BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (fils) 5.46 1.65 8.75 4.32 Dividends from investment in associates - 70 Purchase of property and equipment (856) (927) Equity Attributable to owners of the parent 86,670 79,084 Purchase of investment securities (35,363) (42,235) Non-controlling interest - 11 Proceeds from disposal of investment securtities 34,770 28,687 Total Owners’ Equity 86,670 79,095 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 6,120 (12,164) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY OF INVESTMENT For the six months ended 30 June 2015 NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (12,930) (72,702) ACCOUNTHOLDERS AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 900,337 875,207 2015 2014 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 89,630 145,410 BD’000 BD’000 (reviewed) (reviewed) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE 76,700 72,708 These condensed consolidated financial statements have been Balance at 1 January 79,095 78,116 Cash and cash equivalents comprise: approved by the board of directors on 29 July 2015 and have been Profit for the period 8,196 4,050 Cash on hand 10,464 7,382 reviewed by KPMG. Net movement in investments fair value rerserve (427) (2,372) Balances with CBB, excluding mandatory reserve deposits 8,257 6,132 Net movement in real estate fair value rerserve (274) 149 Balances with banks and other financial institutions 8,476 14,794 Shares allocated during the period 91 - Placements with financial institutions with original maturities Net movement in non-controlling interest (11) (624) of 90 days or less 49,503 44,400 Abdulrazaq Al Qassim Khalid Al Mannai Hassan Jarrar Balance at 30 June 86,670 79,319 76,700 72,708 Chairman Vice Chairman Chief Executive Officer

Licensed as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain 24 BUSINESS Thursday, July 30, 2015 Bapco achieves 12m hours without a Lost Time Injury DT News Network historic safety milestone in to the achievement of such the Bapco Board, Executive Manama its history, which represents a This is the 2nd time Bapco has a significant milestone, Management, employees n outstanding 12 million total of 428 days of operation reached this milestone, which which is in line with Bapco’s and contractors to mark this hours without a single with no injuries requiring represents a total of 428 days goal of incident and injury achievement which reflects Alost time injury was achieved a Bapco or contractor free workplace. A special Bapco’s tirelessly efforts by Bapco employees and employee to miss a working gathering will be held at in fostering environment, contractors on July 29, day since last time Bapco had addressed to employees all involved for living Bapco the Refinery Cafeteria on health and safety (EHS) 2015. This is the second a lost time injury in May and contractors, Bapco EHS values and applauded July 30, 2015 and will be values and spreading safety time Bapco has reached this 2014. In an internal memo management congratulated them for their contribution attended by Chairman of culture in the Kingdom.

Net provisions at BD786 thousand BisB NET INCOME

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL RISES 105PC IN H1 DT News Network same period last year. Manama Abdul Razak Abdulla Hassan SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 35.461 31.25 isB announced that it has Al Qassim – Chairman of the US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6455 realised BD8.2 million as Board of Directors announced CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.4843 3.3256 Bnet income for the six month that the board has approved the PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 INDIAN RUPEE 167.2241 160 period ended June 30, 2015, Bank Financials for the period BANGLADESH TAKA 206.1006 194.8558 compared to BD4.0m for ended on 30th June 2015. CHINESE YUAN 16.8067 15.9236 the same period last year, an The Chairman also welcomed HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5332 20.0642 increase of 105 per cent. Hassan Amin Jarrar as new INDONESIAN RUPIAH 37864.4453 32351.9896 The Bank has reported CEO of the Bank who joined JAPANESE YEN 335.5705 311.5265 for the three months ended the Bank and assumed his KOREAN WON 3480.6822 2650.4108 June 30, 2015 net income duties as chief of the Executive SRI LANKAN RUPEE 364.8876 315.4007 of BD5.1m compared Team on July 1, 2015. MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 10.4712 9.7561 to BD1.5m for the same On his part, Hassan Amin NEPALESE RUPEE 306.3012 252.2221 period last year while gross Jarrar – the CEO lauded the PHILIPPINE PESO 123.4568 116.2791 income reached BD11.2m as CEO, Hassan Amin Jarrar Chairman, Abdul Razak Al good results attained by the PAKISTAN RUPEE 277.0582 259.111 compared to BD7.8m for the Qassim grace of Allah and reflect on SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.6643 3.5398 same period last year. Total last year. expenses to BD10.2m which the good financial position of THAI BAHT 90.7441 89.0472 expenses for the three months Abdul Razak Al Qassim is 5pc less than the BD10.7m the Bank where realized net AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.69 3.5137 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.0388 3.882 period ended June 30, 2015 – Chairman of the Bank total expenses for the same income were more than 105pc EURO 2.4492 2.3546 remained the same at BD5.3m explained that in the period period last year. of the net income for the same SWISS FRANC 2.6212 2.4907 as compared to BD5.3m for ended on June 30, 2015 the The Board of Directors period of last year. CZECH KORUNE 90.9091 45.4545 the same period last year. bank registered BD21.0m as has decided to set aside net More than 96pc of the BRITISH POUND 1.7232 1.6636 Net provisions amounted to gross income compared to provisions amounting to Bank’s gross revenues was TURKISH LIRA 7.3981 6.8804 BD786 thousand as compared BD18.0m for same period BD2.6m during the period as generated from finances and SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9404 to BD1m for the same period last year while reducing total compared to BD3.8m for the core business activities. UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7276 QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6348 KUWAITI DINAR 0.8091 0.7994 OMANI RIYAL 1.0272 1.0204 EGYPTIAN POUND 20.1207 18.9753 Zain H1 profit drops 30 per cent JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8868 1.8636 LEBANESE POUND 4227.7935 3816.3569 DT News Network company US$57m on revenue In Bahrain, the network MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.8817 24.2718 Manama and US$13m on net income. witnessed an 8pc increase SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 YEMENI RIYAL 913.3254 542.0348 ain, Kuwait’s biggest The company also said the in data revenues for the first telecom operator by continued social instability in half, representing 34pc of the subscribers,Z yesterday reported Iraq and heightened levels of company’s revenues. Customer a 30 per cent decline in its competition severely impacted base increased by 4pc to serve Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh profit for the first half hurt Zain Iraq’s and consequently 801,000 customers. by strong US dollar and the Group’s overall key Looking ahead, Zain Group continued social instability in financial metrics. CEO, Scott Gegenheimer said, Iraq and heightened levels of Zain Iraq, which listed on “We will continue to focus on competition. Baghdad’s bourse in June, and invest in our key markets to The company, which made a net profit of $60m on drive growth and efficiency and operates in eight countries in revenue of $604m in the first we remain focused on further CEO Scott Gegenheimer COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN the Middle East and Africa, half. In Kuwait, Zain’s half- exploiting our state-of-the- made a consolidated net year revenue was $544m and art 3G and 4G infrastructure BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5880 0.3903 0.3064 income of KD80 million which of 2015, Zain’s net income net income $166m. Zain Saudi, and concentrating on new KUWAIT 0.2855 35.1279 0.2955 0.2320 is down 30pc Y-o-Y as revenues reached US$130m (KD39m) in which Zain owns a minority sources of incremental declined 10pc to KD562m. on consolidated revenues of stake, reported a narrowing revenue in the digital space OMAN 0.3849 0.3718 0.3984 0.3128 In US dollar, net income was US$940m (KD283m). Earnings quarterly loss, while the parent including enterprise services QATAR 3.6420 3.5182 3.7702 2.9600 down 34pc to $269m, while per share amounted to US$0.03 firm’s Sudan unit appears to such as smart cities and UAE 3.6730 3.5481 3.8023 2.9852 revenues dropped 15pc to $1.9 (Fils 10). have overcome longstanding M2M services, embracing billion. Earnings per share Zain said currency currency-related troubles, the areas of future value SAUDI 3.7500 3.6225 3.8820 3.0478 stood at US$0.07 (Fils 21). translation losses due to posting a 31pc rise in half-year realisation within the telecoms For the second quarter strong US dollar cost the net income to $78m. sector.” Thursday, July 30, 2015 25

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Ingredients 1 can low-fat coconut milk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder 1 clove garlic Juice of a lime 1-2 teaspoons sriracha 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste) 3 cups chopped kale 2 cups chopped napa cabbage 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup chopped mango 1/2 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender (coconut milk through salt) and blend on high speed until very smooth. Place dressing in a saucepan, bring to a boil then simmer until reduced and thick- ened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place remaining ingredients into a large bowl, toss with dressing and serve immediately. 26 Thursday, July 30, 2015 YAKUB MEMON TO BE HANGED TODAY? New Delhi to hit the country. “(The) death in retaliation for anti-Muslim only one of the 11 convicted to ndia’s top court yesterday warrant is legal and there is no violence that killed more than have had his death sentence upheld rejected a last-ditch plea by a legal infirmity in it,” the court said 1,000 people. on appeal. convictedI bomb plotter, clearing in its ruling. Memon and two of his brothers The only remaining barrier the way for his execution. The top court had on July were convicted in 2006 by a to his execution was the mercy Yakub Memon had petitioned 21 rejected a final appeal by the specially-designated court using petition he filed with President the Supreme Court to halt his 52-year-old, who has spent more controversial anti-terror legislation Pranab Mukherjee, who could stay hanging, scheduled to take place than two decades in jail. Eleven that was introduced after the 1993 the execution. However, India’s on this morning, on the basis that people have been convicted over bomb blasts and is no longer on the president late last night rejected his death warrant had been issued the 1993 attacks, which targeted statute books. Another brother, the last-ditch plea, PTI reported. before all legal avenues to appeal the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Tiger Memon, was alleged to have Shortly after lawyers for Memon, were exhausted. offices of Air India and a luxury masterminded the attacks along the only one of 11 people convicted He was convicted of plotting a hotel in India’s commercial with Mumbai gang boss Dawood to have his death sentence upheld series of coordinated bomb attacks capital. They were believed to Ibrahim. on appeal, and activists met with in Mumbai in 1993 that killed 257 have been staged by Mumbai’s Both have been on the run since India’s chief justice to ask for a people, the deadliest attacks ever Muslim-dominated underworld 1993 and Yakub Memon is the 14-day delay, local media reported. Yakub Memon (a file photo) Bangladesh upholds Omar died in April 2013 in Pakistan opposition politician’s death sentence Dhaka Bangladesh’s top court yesterday upheld the death sentence on a top opposi- TALIBAN LEADER MULLAH tion politician for atrocities committed during the 1971 independence war, including the slaughter of around 200 Hindus. The Supreme Court KabulOMARleader of CONFIRMEDthe Taliban died Pakistan on Friday. “Certainly Yesterday’s official DEAD apparently aimed at countering dismissed Salahuddin Quader aliban supremo Mullah in April 2013 in Pakistan,” this news will affect the talks,” announcement comes after the creeping influence of the Chowdhury’s appeal against TOmar died two years ago a statement from the Rahimullah Yousufzai, a unnamed government and Islamic State group within the sentence passed by a con- in Pakistan, Afghanistan said presidential palace said. Pakistan-based expert on militant sources told media, their ranks. troversial war crimes tribunal yesterday, after unnamed The White House added Afghan affairs, told local the one-eyed leader died two The Taliban have reportedly two years ago. It was the first government and militant weight to the assertion, media. or three years ago – and after seen defections to IS in recent time a senior politician of the sources reported the demise calling reports of his demise “If their most important the Afghan government said months, with some members main opposition Bangladesh of the reclusive warrior-cleric. “credible”, though it refused leader is dead, differences will it was investigating reports of expressing disaffection with Nationalist Party (BNP) had The insurgents have not to be drawn on the timing and emerge within the (Taliban) his death. their low-profile chief. officially confirmed the death location of his death. over talks.” “We can confirm that been sentenced for his role in of their spiritual leader, who Haseeb Sediqi, the The Taliban appear to be Mullah Omar died two the conflict, which saw what has not been seen publicly spokesman for Afghanistan’s maintaining a studied silence, years ago... in Pakistan was then East Pakistan secede since the 2001 US-led invasion National Directorate of but the Afghan presidential due to an illness,” from Islamabad. The 66-year- of Afghanistan that toppled Security, said that Omar died statement said grounds for a senior official in old was originally found guilty the Taliban government in in a Karachi hospital “under the discussions are more Afghanistan’s national by the International Crimes Kabul. mysterious circumstances”. solid now than before, and unity government told Tribunal, a domestic war Rumours of Omar’s ill- Omar’s death would mark a implored all insurgents to join local media earlier. crimes court, of nine charges health and even death have significant blow to an almost the peace process. “He was buried including genocide, torture regularly surfaced in the past, 14-year Taliban insurgency, in Zabul province and rape. The BNP said it was but the latest claims – just two which is riven by internal Taliban faultlines (in southern days before fresh peace talks divisions and threatened by Afghanistan),” said the “shocked and aggrieved” by with the insurgents – mark the the rise of the Islamic State Confirmation of Omar’s death official, citing Afghan the ruling on Chowdhury, first such confirmation from group in South Asia. could trigger a power struggle intelligence sources. who served as an advisor to the Afghan government. The announcement also within the Taliban, observers The insurgents party leader and two-times “The government of cast doubt over the second say, with insurgent sources in April published a former premier Khaleda Zia. the Islamic Republic of round of negotiations between claiming his son Mohammad descriptive biography “Chowdhury became a victim Afghanistan, based on credible the insurgents and the Yakoub and current deputy of the “charismatic” of political vengeance,” party information, confirms that Afghan government, which Mullah Mansour are both top supreme leader in spokesman Asaduzzaman Mullah Omar (File Photo) Mullah Mohammad Omar, are expected to take place in contenders to replace him. a surprise move Ripon said.

No sci-fi joke ‘Killer robots’ strike fear into tech maestros

Buenos Aires, Argentina an open letter. Unlike drones, Intelligence in Buenos Aires. in which AI can make battlefields moderate, however, was Australia’s A scene from t sounds like a science-fiction which require a human hand in The idea of an automated safer for humans, especially Toby Walsh. The artificial Terminator nightmare. But “killer robots” their action, this kind of robot killing machine – made famous civilians, without creating new intelligence professor at NICTA movie series haveI the likes of British scientist would have some autonomous by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tools for killing people,” the letter noted that all technologies have Stephen Hawking and Apple decision-making ability and “Terminator” – is moving swiftly said. potential for being used for good co-founder Steve Wozniak capacity to act. from science fiction to reality, The group concluded with an and evil ends. fretting, and warning they could “The key question for according to the scientists. “The appeal for a “ban on offensive Ricardo Rodriguez, an AI fuel ethnic cleansing and an arms humanity today is whether to deployment of such systems is –º autonomous weapons beyond researcher at the University of race. start a global AI arms race or to practically if not legally – feasible meaningful human control.” Buenos Aires, also said worries Autonomous weapons, prevent it from starting,” they within years, not decades,” the Elon Musk, the billionaire could be overstated. “Hawking which use artificial intelligence wrote. “If any major military letter said. co-founder of PayPal and head of believes that we are closing in on the to select targets without power pushes ahead with AI The scientists painted the SpaceX, also urged the public to Apocalypse with robots, and that human intervention, have been weapon development, a global doomsday scenario of autonomous join the campaign. in the end, AI will be competing described as “the third revolution arms race is virtually inevitable,” weapons falling into the hands of “If you’re against a military AI with human intelligence,” he said. in warfare, after gunpowder said the letter released at the terrorists, dictators or warlords arms race, please sign this open “But the fact is that we are and nuclear arms,” around opening of the 2015 International hoping to carry out ethnic letter,” tweeted the tech boss. far from making killer military 1,000 technology chiefs wrote in Joint Conference on Artificial cleansing. “There are many ways Sounding a touch more robots,” he added. Thursday, July 30, 2015 27

Pakistan police kill head of anti-Shia group, 8 MEN, 500 ABUSE OFFENCES thirteen others Perth exploitation material. As an men. “It will be alleged in the Lahore ight men have been charged example of the nature of the The teenager was physically okay courts that each of the other The leader of an anti-Shia group Ewith hundreds of child sex alleged offences, police said one offenders knew the father and behind some of Pakistan’s offences against a 13-year-old man alone was in possession when taken away by police, “but it (the abuse) was facilitated by worst sectarian atrocities was girl in Australia, including her of 200,000 videos and four psychologically, I can’t answer”, the father,” he said, adding that killed in a shootout with police father whom police alleged million images, although they the men met the girl at various last morning along with 13 yesterday organised the horrific were not only of the Perth said Perth Police Detective locations. other militants, authorities abuse over two years. teenager. Around 150 pictures Superintendent Glenn Feeney He refused to comment on The paedophile ring was and videos were of the girl. the whereabouts of the mother. said. Malik Ishaq was shot dead smashed last week when “It’s disgusting material. The father, who cannot be along with fellow Laskhar-e- detectives in Western Australia There’s no words to describe named to protect his daughter’s Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, includ- arrested the men, aged between it,” Detective Superintendent “She was rescued from this need a lot of help from that identity, was charged with ing senior commanders, in the 35 and 47, after a tip-off from Glenn Feeney told reporters in horrible situation she was in. side of things for a long time, 228 offences. Another of the eastern province of Punjab. the public. Perth, adding that the 13-year- She is safe, she is receiving the I’d say.” men charged is reportedly an LeJ, long seen as close to Al They face a total of 503 old was rescued before the men care that she requires and that He added that the girl’s evangelical preacher. Qaeda and more recently charges, including sexual were rounded up. will be an ongoing situation.” father was among those Police are continuing to sift accused of developing links penetration of a child under 13, “The victim is now a The teenager was physically charged but with the case now through the material seized, with the Islamic State group, stupefying the girl potentially 13-year-old child. At the time okay when taken away by before the courts, he would not with Feeney not ruling out has a reputation as one of with drugs or alcohol, sexual of the offences alleged she was police, “but psychologically, I reveal whether money changed further arrests. The men are servitude, indecently recording between the ages of 11 and 13,” can’t answer”, said Feeney. hands, only that he was accused due to appear in court over the Pakistan’s most ruthless mili- abuse and distributing child he said. “She will receive and will of sharing her with the other coming days. tant groups. 300-YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECK HOLDS MILLION $ BOUNTY Divers found gold in part of a Spanish fleet obliterated by a hurricane 300 years ago

Tallahassee, US initial find. All of the artifacts examine anything the teams hipwreck divers have The 11 ships are under the jurisdiction find, and put in a request for announced quite the of the United States district items they’d like to transfer to Sanniversary present for the were part of court of the southern district museums to the Court. flagship of a 1715 Spanish Spain’s Tierra of Florida under the care of If the Court agrees, the treasure fleet, the Capitana: 52 Brisben’s company. company turns the items gold coins, 40 feet of gold chain, Firme and New The state of Florida is over, Brisben says. and 110 silver coins and buttons Spain fleets entitled to 20 percent of With the current find, all worth over one million anything Brisben or his after the state takes its share, dollars. contractors find. Brisben and the Schmitt The find, made over a month Every year, Florida will family will split the rest ago on June 17, was kept under was literally shaking.” Brisben send representatives to evenly. wraps until now. The Florida and his company’s contractors family that made the discovery, have been working the wrecks led by Eric Schmitt, wanted to since 2010. But the current wait so their announcement Unexpected Haul find “is probably the biggest in would coincide with the 300- McKinnon, a maritime terms of volume and rarity,” he year anniversary of the fleet’s archaeologist at East Carolina Usually Schmitt and his team says. The gold coins included sinking off the coast of Florida. University, in an interview come up empty-handed. an extremely rare specimen The 11 ships were part of earlier this year. She was not “Typically we excavate empty called a Tricentennial Royal Spain’s Tierra Firme and New involved in the current find. The holes and find beer cans,” the worth over $500,000. Spain fleets, regular convoys fleet “was vital to the flow of shipwreck diver says. Regular coins in those days of vessels that transported materials back to Spain as well But this time, in 15 feet (4.5 tended to look a bit rough, gold, silver, and other precious as provisioning the New World meters) of water about 1,000 Brisben says. Their makers resources from Spanish colonies with Old World goods.” feet (305 meters) off a beach in were more concerned about in the New World to Europe. The ships sank during a Fort Pierce, Florida, the divers the coins’ weight and quality “The Tierra Firme fleet hurricane that hit them on July got lucky. of gold or silver. But “they serviced South and Central 30 and 31, 1715 as they sailed The day started out like any made a certain number of America,” said Jennifer past Florida on their way back other, Schmitt says. But around coins perfect, called the Royals, to Spain. (Read about a 9 or 9:30 in the morning, a which they would present to 90 Musket balls found cursed warship that sank gold coin popped out of the the king.” from the haul with treasure onboard.) sand he was clearing on the Schmitt and his seafloor. The dive team started Splitting the Take family had been working to shift more sand, and ended the 1715 vessels under up recovering the treasure. Schmitt and his team have contract with 1715 “It was absolutely unreal,” continued to work the site that Fleet-Queens Jewels says Schmitt. He called Brent yielded that million-dollar LLC, a Florida company Brisben, co-founder of 1715 haul. They’ve found some with exclusive rights to Fleet-Queens Jewels to check more silver coins and buttons the wrecks, for several out their discovery. “I was and several candlesticks since Some of the valuable articles recovered. Gold coins (Inset) years. blown away,” Brisben says. “I then. But nothing like that 28 Thursday, July 30, 2015

Bengal Tiger

Leatherback Turtle

Bluefin Tuna

Right Whale

Andean Condor Bull Elephant

Asiatic Bear

Polar Bears

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Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas ANT MAN Howard, Ty Simpkins ( Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi ) SPY (15+) DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael COMEDY/ACTION) 13:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:30, 23:00, Douglas, Corey Stoll Starring: Melissa Mccarthy, Jason 01:15 DANA CINEMA Timings: Statham, Jude law CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 11:00, 13:15, 15:30, 17:45, 20:00, CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM 1.30 + 4.00 +6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM 22:15, 00:30 + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 DAILY AT (3D): 12.30 + 5.15 + 10.00 CINECO (20) DAILY AT (ATMOS): PM PM 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN HOW TO MAKE LOVE LIKE + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT: (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) AN ENGLISH MAN (PG-15) DAILY AT (3D): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + (Comedy/Romantic) TERMINATOR GENISYS 8.15 + 11.00 PM Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Salma ( Action / Sci-Fi ) DAILY AT (VIP I): 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 Hayek, Jessica Alba 29 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CINECO (20) DAILY AT : 12.00 + Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke SEEF (II) DAILY AT: (1.00 AM 4.45 + 9.30 PM PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT: (1.00 AM DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, THURS/FRI) SEEF (II) DAILY AT : 1.00 + 5.15 + THURS/FRI) DAILY AT (3D): 12.00 + 13:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:30, 23:00, SAAR DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 9.30 PM 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM 01:15 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + (11.30 PM DAILY AT (VIP I): 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 12.15 + THURS/FRI) SAN ANDREAS (PG-15) + 8.45 + 11.30 PM 2.45 + 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 PM AL JAZIRA DAILY AT: 2.00 + 4.30 + (ACTION/THRILLER) SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 DAILY AT (3D): 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/ Starring: Dwayne Johnson, + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN BAAHUBALI THE BEGINNING 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM FRI) Alexandra Daddario, Carla Gugino (15+) SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM NOUM EL TALATH (Tamil/Action/Adventure) + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 ( Arabic / Comedy ) Starring: Prabhas, Rana Deagg PM Starring: Hany Ramzy, Eman El Asy Baggubati, Anushka Shetty, SOME KIND OF BEAUTIFUL DANA CINEMA Timings: Sathyaraj ( Romance / Comedy ) MALL COP 2: PAUL MART 12:30, 16:15, 20:00, 23:45 DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 5.30 + 11.30 Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Salma (PG-13) SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 12.45 + 4.45 + PM Hayek, Jessica Alba (Action/Comedy) 8.45 PM DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, Starring: Kevin James, Raini DARK PLACES 14:15, 18:00, 21:45 Rodriguez, Eduardo Verastegui PIXIES ( Drama / Mystery / Thriller ) CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 1.00 + 5.00 ( Animation / Comedy / Family ) Starring: Charlize Theron, Sterling THE VATICAN TAPES + 9.00 PM Starring: Alexa PenaVega, Bill Jerins, Nicholas Hoult ( Horror / Thriller ) Paxton, Christopher Plummer DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, Starring: Michael Peña, Kathleen AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON ACHA DHIN DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:45, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, Robertson, Djimon Hounsou (PG-15) ( Malayalam / Comedy ) 14:30, 18:15, 22:00 00:00 DANA CINEMA Timings: (Action/Adventure) Starring: P. 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MASAAN HAYATY MEBAHDELA ( Drama / Drama ) ( Arabic/ Comedy ) Starring: Richa Chadda, Saurabh Starring: Mohamed Saad,Hassan Chadhary, Sanjay Mishra Hosny,Nicole Saba,Samy DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:45, Maghawry 15:00, 19:15 DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, BAJRANGI BHAIJAN 00:00 ( Hindi / Drama ) CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 n aged Sherlock Holmes as Sherlock, trailing his own Mrs. Kelmot (Hattie) and her Starring: Salman Khan, Kareena (McKellen) has retired to a memory, luminescent when he suspicious husband (Patrick). Kapoor, Harshaali Malthotra PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) Acountry cottage where, instead remembers, growling when he Holmes’ time travelling is DANA CINEMA Timings: 11:00, SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 of criminals, bee-keeping occu- can’t. Laura Linney puts on a excellent - McKellen presents 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, 23:00 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM pies his time. 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FRI) James, Michelle Monaghan BAAHUBALI teaches Roger about keeping a dramatic tightrope with Had the narrative only moved AL JAZIRA DAILY AT: 8.30 + (11.30 DANA CINEMA Timings: bees - while losing his memo- flawless, natural ease, fascinated across time, not continents, the PM THURS/FRI) ( Hindi / Action / Romance ) 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, Starring: Tamannaah Bhatia, Rana ries? by a legend, then appreciating a impact of such acting would be AWAL DAILY AT: 12.00 + 6.00 PM + 21:00, 23:00, 01:00 Mr. Holmes is an ironic new fragile old man. far greater. (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) Daggubati, Anushka Shetty CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 12.15 + DANA CINEMA Timings: spin on iconic Sherlock Holmes Alongside wonderful acting, However, the philosophy of 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 which, instead of a deerstalker, the cinematography captures this tale, inspired by the novel ANT MAN 10:30, 16:30, 22:30 PM DAILY AT (3D): 3.00 + 7.45 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 2.30 + 8.30 PM raises a wry old eyebrow at an enchantingly pretty country, A Slight Trick of the Mind, (Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi ) + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) the best-selling brand of Baker lush green gardens, busy charms. At the end of his career, Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + Street. Ian McKellen’s creaking London streets, towering white his powers fading, Holmes faces Douglas, Corey Stoll BAAHUBALI ( Hindi / Action / 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM Romance ) antique Holmes, a direct cliffs, winding steamy trains. his greatest challenge. Having DANA CINEMA Timings: 10:30, SAAR DAILY AT: 9.15 + (11.30 PM contrast to Robert Downey Jr’s The editing, cutting from 1947 always dismissed emotions 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, Starring: Tamannaah Bhatia, Rana THURS/FRI) sexily pouting, super-athletic to 1917, is swift, but the narrative while underlining “Logic is 00:00 Daggubati, Anushka Shetty Sherlock, underlines a real man, is actually too rich - a Japan rare”, Holmes now needs love CINECO (20) DAILY AT (ATMOS): DANA CINEMA Timings: 13:30, JURASSIC WORLD as wheezy as an old harmonium. track detracts from Holmes’ to crack his last case. 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 19:30, 01:15 ( Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi ) The veteran McKellen is superb last case, involving a mysterious Why? Elementary, really. 30 Thursday, July 30, 2015 SPORTS CLEWLEYS WIN MONDAY MADNESS DT News Network Price. Middleton and new Manager was on hand to Manama playing partner Wayne Giles distribute the prizes. ather and son Ross and were distant runners up in Final Results: Justin Clewley clinched the final “3x3 Stableford” First Ross & Justin Clewley firstF place in the final competition with 33 points. (44 points), second Wayne competition of the Coca- The duo of Dave Fernie and Giles & Steve Middleton (33), Cola Monday Madness Night Paul Gindra came third on third Dave Fernie & Paul Golf Series at the Royal Golf 30 points. Gindra (30), fourth Eid Adel Club with a massive 44 Nearest the pin side contests Meftah & Abdullah Al Hakam points, putting them at the on holes 12 and 16 were won (29), fifth Steve & Samantha top of the overall series order by Mike Brightmore and David Hill (28 c/b). Nearest the Pins: of merit. The pair won first Wales respectively. Mike Brightmore (hole 12) & place in an impressive three The competition was David Wales (hole 16). out of the six competitions rounded off with a prize Order of Merit Top 3: in the series and topped the presentation ceremony in First Ross & Justin Clewley leader board with 15 points, the Club’s Members’ Lounge (15 points), second Ashley Price six points clear of runners up where Sheldon Cameron, & Steve Middleton (9), third Steve Middleton and Ashley the Club’s Golf Operations Navid & Taimur Malik (7). Cameron (centre) with series winners Justin (left) and Ross Clewley Bahrain Endurance 13 to support national team McIlroy out of REALISING DREAMS WGC event DT News Network donation through the Nasser Manama Bin Hamad Foundation he Bahrain Endurance for youth and sport and the 13 Team has confirmed national team’s head coach plansT for their support in the Vicent Beltran. These funds development of young high will provide much-needed performance athletes from equipment for training and Bahrain to feed into the Bahrain assistance for training camps national triathlon team. and traveling to races. The Bahrain Endurance Members of the Bahrain 13 counts the world’s top Endurance 13 will also be in triathletes among its ranks; Bahrain to conduct camps at McIlroy this year alone they have won the end of the year with the some of the biggest purses national team. This gives the Akron Invitational title,” McIlroy in the sport and delivered young athletes a chance to train orld number one Rory said. “Best of luck to all the unparalleled success on the with and be inspired by world McIlroy’s ankle injury competitors and I look forward global stage. champions and top-ranked whichW prevented him from to returning to Firestone in As part of team founder athletes. playing at The British Open 2016.” HH Shaikh Nasser bin Endurance 13 counts the world’s top triathletes among its ranks Bahrain Endurance 13 team forced him to withdraw McIlroy suffered the injury Hamad Al Khalifa’s vision of to pursue triathlon as a vision was launched this year manager Chris McCormack yesterday from next week’s in early July, rupturing ankle creating pathways for success professional sport. I was one of the first athletes is excited about realizing World Golf Championships ligaments while playing in endurance sports, the Current ITU Triathlon to put my support behind it. this part of Shaikh Nasser’s event. football with friends. Bahrain Endurance athletes world number 1 and five- Knowing that I am racing for vision. He says, “This is a great McIlroy, who won the WGC Second-ranked Jordan have each committed to give time world champion Javier a purpose bigger than myself opportunity for the youth of event at Firestone Country Spieth, who won this year’s a portion of their winnings Gomez spoke positively about is very nice. I am happy to Bahrain. It is exposure to the Club last year, is also an Masters and US Open and was from racing around the the Bahrain Endurance vision. support in any way I can the world’s best, clear pathways uncertain starter for the final only one stroke off the pace world toward the national “HH Shaikh Nasser is a very future development of my sport and funding that will see major of the season the PGA at the British Open two weeks team’s training and forward-thinking leader, globally and this is a fantastic Bahrain athletes winning world Championship in two weeks at ago, could overtake McIlroy development. This will be understanding that future way to be directly involved with titles over the next few years. Whistling Straits, where he is for the world number one ongoing funding provided success of champions at home a high performance programme The talent exists; it just needs to also the defending champion. ranking with a victory at next by the world’s best athletes, comes from igniting a plan and at a grassroots level.” be exposed to the best, and this “Unfortunately, I will not week’s WGC event, the same opening opportunities following it through. When The Bahrain Endurance is exactly what His Highness so be defending my World Golf tournament McIlroy won last for the youth of Bahrain the Bahrain Endurance 13 13 will be making their first clearly envisioned.” Championships Bridgestone year to take the top spot. Positive test results at the ring for Proton racing

Abu Dhabi Championship (WEC) to be the fastest in class, my pace n preparation for the held on August 30. The Abu was very good especially in first outing of the Sports Dhabi-Proton Racing was the wet conditions where I was CarI World Endurance running a Porsche 911 RSR on able to post one of the fastest Championship WEC on the Monday and Tuesday, sharing times.” Nürburgring, several teams the 5.137Km circuit with an “Nurburgring is a very have conducted tests on the impressive field of 19 other fast flowing track and very storied race track in Germany’s WEC cars. technical, there is no room Eifel region. So has Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing for the smallest mistakes as Proton Racing team aboard the Team consisted of Khaled you can find yourself in the Porsche 911 RSR in the LMGTE Al Qubaisi (Abu Dhabi), An action from a previous event gravel or even worse in the Am class of the WEC. Al Qubaisi the former Porsche Junior Al Qubaisi commented we had rain in the first day barriers. It was good to be A two-day test at the of the fourth round of the Klaus Bachler (Austria) and after the test days saying: “It and dry conditions in the back in the car after a long Nürburgring was a taster FIA World Endurance Christian Ried (Germany). was a good test for our team, second day where we were break since Le Mans.” 30 Thursday, July 30, 2015 SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, July 30, 2015 31 CLEWLEYS WIN MONDAY MADNESS DT News Network Price. Middleton and new Manager was on hand to Manama playing partner Wayne Giles distribute the prizes. ather and son Ross and were distant runners up in Final Results: Justin Clewley clinched the final “3x3 Stableford” First Ross & Justin Clewley firstF place in the final competition with 33 points. (44 points), second Wayne competition of the Coca- The duo of Dave Fernie and Giles & Steve Middleton (33), Cola Monday Madness Night Paul Gindra came third on third Dave Fernie & Paul Golf Series at the Royal Golf 30 points. Gindra (30), fourth Eid Adel Club with a massive 44 Nearest the pin side contests Meftah & Abdullah Al Hakam points, putting them at the on holes 12 and 16 were won (29), fifth Steve & Samantha Ahead of the world swimming championships at top of the overall series order by Mike Brightmore and David Hill (28 c/b). Nearest the Pins: of merit. The pair won first Wales respectively. Mike Brightmore (hole 12) & Kazan in Russia from August 2 to 9, DT News gives place in an impressive three The competition was David Wales (hole 16). out of the six competitions rounded off with a prize Order of Merit Top 3: you a quick update on a few names you need to in the series and topped the presentation ceremony in First Ross & Justin Clewley look out for: leader board with 15 points, the Club’s Members’ Lounge (15 points), second Ashley Price six points clear of runners up where Sheldon Cameron, & Steve Middleton (9), third Steve Middleton and Ashley the Club’s Golf Operations Navid & Taimur Malik (7). Cameron (centre) with series winners Justin (left) and Ross Clewley SUN YANG CHINA Bahrain Endurance 13 to support national team McIlroy out of The bad boy of Chinese swimming, Sun will be looking to add the world title to his Olympic gold medal in the men’s 400m freestyle after WGC event a helter-skelter couple of years which also saw him banned for three months for a doping offence. Stunned by Japan’s Kosuke Hagino REALISING DREAMS in the 200m at last year’s Asian Games, the DT News Network donation through the Nasser Chinese giant courted more controversy by Manama Bin Hamad Foundation poking fun at the Japanese national anthem he Bahrain Endurance for youth and sport and the before exacting revenge on Hagino over eight T13 Team has confirmed national team’s head coach laps. While still struggling for his best form, Sun plans for their support in the Vicent Beltran. These funds will be hot favourite to emulate his Olympic development of young high will provide much-needed gold medal in the 1,500m at the 2012 London performance athletes from equipment for training and Olympics, when he set a new world record of Bahrain to feed into the Bahrain assistance for training camps 14 minutes, 31.02 seconds – a mark which still national triathlon team. and traveling to races. stands. Striding out to the pool deck in gold YASUHIRO KOSEKI JAPAN The Bahrain Endurance Members of the Bahrain headphones, Sun cuts an imposing figure and 13 counts the world’s top Endurance 13 will also be in can be all but unbeatable when in the mood Shooting to fame after beating Japan’s golden boy Kosuke Kitajima at last triathletes among its ranks; Bahrain to conduct camps at McIlroy and will carry the flag for Asia in the absence of year’s Japan Open, Koseki has the physical attributes to become a world- this year alone they have won the end of the year with the Hagino (injury) and South Korean Park Tae Hwan beater in the breaststroke, but questions linger over his temperament. some of the biggest purses national team. This gives the Akron Invitational title,” McIlroy (suspension) in Kazan. Having pushed multiple Olympic champion Kitajima to the brink of in the sport and delivered young athletes a chance to train orld number one Rory said. “Best of luck to all the retirement and inflicting further psychological damage on Japan’s unparalleled success on the with and be inspired by world McIlroy’s ankle injury competitors and I look forward 200m world record holder Akihiro Yamaguchi, Koseki’s glass jaw was global stage. champions and top-ranked whichW prevented him from to returning to Firestone in subsequently revealed at the Asian Games in South Korea where he As part of team founder athletes. playing at The British Open 2016.” failed to win a gold medal. A gold medal double at last year’s Pan HH Shaikh Nasser bin Endurance 13 counts the world’s top triathletes among its ranks Bahrain Endurance 13 team forced him to withdraw McIlroy suffered the injury DMITRIY BALANDIN KAZAKHSTAN Pacific championships in Gold Coast gave a truer reflection of Koseki’s Hamad Al Khalifa’s vision of to pursue triathlon as a vision was launched this year manager Chris McCormack yesterday from next week’s in early July, rupturing ankle undoubted ability and he should be among the contenders pushing creating pathways for success professional sport. I was one of the first athletes is excited about realizing World Golf Championships ligaments while playing The soft-spoken Kazakh made history at the Asian Games by for top honours in Kazan. Kitajima, Koseki’s idol growing up, has tipped in endurance sports, the Current ITU Triathlon to put my support behind it. this part of Shaikh Nasser’s event. football with friends. completing a breaststroke treble, his country’s first in a major Japan’s new sensation for great things and, with Hagino sidelined, much Bahrain Endurance athletes world number 1 and five- Knowing that I am racing for vision. He says, “This is a great McIlroy, who won the WGC Second-ranked Jordan swimming competition. Blasting to Games records in the 100 and of the expectation will fall on the 23-year-old’s shoulders. have each committed to give time world champion Javier a purpose bigger than myself opportunity for the youth of event at Firestone Country Spieth, who won this year’s 200m, Balandin was one of the standout performers in South Korea a portion of their winnings Gomez spoke positively about is very nice. I am happy to Bahrain. It is exposure to the Club last year, is also an Masters and US Open and was as the former Soviet republic announced itself on the world stage from racing around the the Bahrain Endurance vision. support in any way I can the world’s best, clear pathways uncertain starter for the final only one stroke off the pace after previous success in boxing, cycling and weightlifting. Balandin’s SIOBHAN-MARIE O’CONNOR GBR world toward the national “HH Shaikh Nasser is a very future development of my sport and funding that will see major of the season the PGA at the British Open two weeks performances in South Korea left regional heavyweights Japan and team’s training and forward-thinking leader, globally and this is a fantastic Bahrain athletes winning world Championship in two weeks at ago, could overtake McIlroy China scratching their heads and suggested he could be a dark horse development. This will be understanding that future way to be directly involved with titles over the next few years. Whistling Straits, where he is for the world number one looking to get among the medals at the world championships closer ongoing funding provided success of champions at home a high performance programme The talent exists; it just needs to also the defending champion. ranking with a victory at next to home. by the world’s best athletes, comes from igniting a plan and at a grassroots level.” be exposed to the best, and this “Unfortunately, I will not week’s WGC event, the same opening opportunities following it through. When The Bahrain Endurance is exactly what His Highness so be defending my World Golf tournament McIlroy won last for the youth of Bahrain the Bahrain Endurance 13 13 will be making their first clearly envisioned.” Championships Bridgestone year to take the top spot. The world’s fastest swimmer is preparing to become the first woman in 40 years to defend a 100-metres freestyle world title. Malawi-born Campbell, 23, pressed at home by her younger sister Bronte, is looking to claim back- to-back 100m freestyle crowns in an event which has Positive test results at the ring for Proton racing only ever been done by Kornelia Ender in 1973 and 1975 during the East German doping regime. Campbell booked Abu Dhabi Championship (WEC) to be the fastest in class, my pace her ticket to Russia with an equal best time (52.69 sec) in n preparation for the held on August 30. The Abu was very good especially in the world this year, just six months after she underwent first outing of the Sports Dhabi-Proton Racing was the wet conditions where I was shoulder surgery. Her time would have won 2012 London CarI World Endurance running a Porsche 911 RSR on able to post one of the fastest Olympic gold, claimed by Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Championship WEC on the Monday and Tuesday, sharing times.” Netherlands in 53.00. “I still have goals I want to achieve,” Nürburgring, several teams the 5.137Km circuit with an “Nurburgring is a very she said ahead of the world championships. “I still want The British teenager is a name to mark in the women’s 200m IM and the have conducted tests on the impressive field of 19 other fast flowing track and very to be the best in the world. I wanted to be that in 2012 as Commonwealth champion wants to push on from her Glasgow 2014 storied race track in Germany’s WEC cars. technical, there is no room well and that didn’t happen.” She once again held off her victory by improving on her Barcelona 2013 performance when she Eifel region. So has Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing for the smallest mistakes as sibling Bronte to claim her third straight national 100m finished last in the final. “I felt I didn’t earn my place in the final. My time Proton Racing team aboard the Team consisted of Khaled you can find yourself in the title at the world trials. Cate remains unbeaten in the just wasn’t fast enough. My programme at Bath has been really good for Porsche 911 RSR in the LMGTE Al Qubaisi (Abu Dhabi), An action from a previous event gravel or even worse in the 100m stretching back to late 2012. Bronte, 21, has been me and I’ve made some big gains since then,” said the Bath University Am class of the WEC. Al Qubaisi the former Porsche Junior Al Qubaisi commented we had rain in the first day barriers. It was good to be pushing her big sister all the way and gave her scares at student, who also won silver in both the 100m butterfly and 200m freestyle A two-day test at the of the fourth round of the Klaus Bachler (Austria) and after the test days saying: “It and dry conditions in the back in the car after a long last year’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs in Glasgow. “Everything is coming together and I’m really looking forward Nürburgring was a taster FIA World Endurance Christian Ried (Germany). was a good test for our team, second day where we were break since Le Mans.” CATE CAMPBELL AUSTRALIA on Australia’s Gold Coast. to Kazan.” SUPERSTARS OF THE P31 SWIMMING POOL SPORTS 2432 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Aus skittled for 136 ANDERSON

RIPSBirmingham AtAUSSIES stumps, England were three Australia limit the damage. ames Anderson returned the best runs adrift of Australia at 133 for Earlier, Australia were indebted to Ashes figures of his career as three. Joe Root, who hooked fast opener Chris Rogers’s 52, with their JEngland took charge on the first day bowler Mitchell Johnson for a next best score Adam Voges’s 16. of the third Test against Australia at fortunate six was 30 not out and This was Rogers’s ninth fifty in 11 Edgbaston yesterday. recalled Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Test innings and came after he was Anderson took six for 47 as Bairstow one not out. cleared to play following a balance Australia slumped to 136 all out The under pressure Ian Bell had problem in the inner ear. inside 37 overs after winning the toss made a fluent 53 before giving his It also proved the value of the and batting in the overcast conditions wicket away with a rash shot against 37-year-old Rogers’s experience of that the Lancastrian has relished off-spinner Nathan Lyon, whose seaming conditions gained during throughout his career. two for three in two overs helped several seasons in county cricket.

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