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White House speaks to Palestinians by Crown Prince Centre for Training & Medical Research opens Twitter TDT | Manama Washington, United States Supriya Reginald he inauguration of the he United States and Crown Prince Centre for Tthe Palestinian Au - TTraining & Medical Re- thority are not officially on search, under the patronage of talking terms, but President HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Donald Trump’s adminis- bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the Crown tration has found a way to Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- communicate nonetheless mander, and First Deputy Pre- -- Twitter. mier, took place yesterday. Jason Greenblatt, the The centre was inaugurated Twitter-loving US leader’s by the President of the Supreme Lieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa during the inauguration special representative for Council of Health (SCH), Lieu- Services. “This centre took five years tre which is around 6000 square quality of healthcare,” he added. international negotiations, tenant-General Dr Shaikh Mo- Speaking to Tribune, Lt Col to build and it is the vision of meters. Equipped with facilities The centre was inspired by has taken to social media hammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. (Dr) Nayef A.Rahman Louri- Major General Prof Khalid bin to train health service providers the belief that human resource over several days in an in- 12 years in the making, the Consultant, Head of Contin - Ali Al-Khalifa, Director of Royal from doctors, nurses and par- developmental training is the direct, if also plainly visible, Crown Prince Centre for Train- uous Medical Education and Medical Service, to establish the amedics to those dealing with cornerstone for a success - dialogue with the Palestini- ing & Medical Research was es- Chief Coordinator at the Crown centre for the training of the trauma and military medicine ful medical institution and is an leadership. tablished in celebration of the Prince Centre for Training & undergraduate as well as post- as well. It has cutting edge tech- therefore equipped with Simu- Greenblatt and Jared 40th anniversary of the Bahrain Medical Research, revealed the graduates,” he said. nology which will help health lation-Based Education. Kushner, Trump’s son-in- Defence Force Royal Medical vision of the establishment. “It is a very sophisticated cen- service providers to improve the (Continues on page 2) law and adviser, have been handed the herculean task of coming up with a plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians after decades of failed initiatives. In his latest tweets on Wednesday, Greenblatt re- sponded to Abbas spokes- IS down to less than 1pc man Nabil Abu Rudeineh who warned that no peace was possible without the Palestinian people’s assent. “Well, Mr. Nabil, we agree of ‘caliphate’: coalition on something -- there is no peace without an agree - Beirut, Lebanon At its height, the jihadist proto-state “These tactics won’t succeed, our Syr- ment. We are working hard proclaimed by IS in Syria and Iraq in June ian partners are focused on finding ISIS on that. You’re doing noth- ecent gains by Kurdish-led forces 2014 was roughly the size of Britain. wherever they hide, and our Iraqi part- ing,” Greenblatt tweeted. in Syria have shrunk the Islamic But it has since lost most of that terri- ners have secured their borders,” he said, “You can’t claim to want RState group’s “caliphate” to less tory to various offensives. using another acronym for IS. peace and also try to sab- than one percent of its original size, the The jihadists are now clinging on to More than 37,000 people, mostly wives otage the potential for an US-led coalition said yesterday. a small sliver of land near the village of and children of jihadist fighters, have agreement. It can’t go both Major General Christopher Ghika, the Baghouz in eastern Syria and many resi- fled IS territory since the Kurdish-led ways,” he wrote. coalition’s deputy commander, described dents are fleeing and turning themselves Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the size of the last patch of land held by in ahead of a final offensive. the US-led coalition, intensified its of- the jihadists as “now less than one per- Jihadists “are attempting to escape fensive in December, according to cent of the original caliphate”. through intermixing with the innocent the Syrian Observatory for Human The coalition and allied Kurdish forces women and children attempting to flee Rights. have captured “approximately 99.5 per the fighting”, coalition deputy com - The Britain-based war monitor has cent” of IS-controlled territory, he said manding general Christopher Ghika said that figure includes some 3,200 in a statement. was quoted as saying. Major General Christopher Ghika suspected jihadists. DON’T MISS IT UNIQUE BIRTH Concerted efforts 03 to end terrorism Saudi team ready to treat conjoined Yemeni twins Warmest January Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from abroad. 04 since 1902 Late on Wednesday, the head Saudi medical team has Arrangements are be- of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman offered to treat Yemeni ing made to transport Aid and Relief Centre, Abdullah Body recovered conjoined twins follow- al-Rabeeah, said he had a team from wreck of A Abdelkhaleq and Ab- 06 ing a plea from doctors in Yem- delkarim from Sanaa that was prepared to treat them. Sala plane en’s blockaded capital for the He said arrangements were newborns to receive specialist to the kingdom “as being made to transport Ab - care abroad. soon as possible delkhaleq and Abdelkarim from Abdelkhaleq and Abdelkarim Sanaa to the kingdom “as soon as were born outside Sanaa around naa’s Al-Thawra hospital, Dr possible”, the official Saudi Press 10 days ago and share a kidney Faisal al-Babili, said his depart- Agency reported. and a pair of legs but have sepa- Conjoined twin boys, Abdelkhaleq and Abdelkarim, who were born around 10 ment lacked the facilities to treat Rabeeah said the team would rate hearts and lungs. days ago are pictured in an incubator at a hospital near the Yemeni capital or separate the newborns and study the possibility of separat- The head of paediatrics at Sa- Sanaa appealed on Wednesday for help ing them. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 02 First of its kind centre in Kingdom (Continues from page 1) he first of its kind in Bah- rain and one of the few Tin the region, the state of the art simulation technology is similar to those used in the aviation industry to effectively improve skills and knowledge His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First of health care professionals. Deputy Prime Minister bids farewell to Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan at Sakhir Air Base following an Guest speaker Dr Karl Miller, official visit to Bahrain. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Associate Professor of Surgery Al Khalifa and a number of senior officials were present at the Centre of Bariatric and Metabolism Surgery, told Trib- une: “Simulation is absolutely Dr Karl Miller Lt Col (Dr) Nayef A.Rahman necessary; it improves and en- hances the skill of the surgeons perts. When performing sur- provement in technology and and physicians. It also provides gery you get immediate feed- enhancement in skill training. the simulation of difficult cases back as well as simultaneously The quality of surgery is out- to help professionals have a bet- record your procedure. This standing, from the procedures ter understanding. Simulation permanent record provides to the equipment, it is world caters to challenging cases that data on your performance,” he class,” stated Dr Miller are not routinely performed added. “This is an outstanding train- which is a great benefit for the The record of Medical his- ing centre, I am a faculty mem- patient.” tory is clear on the power of ber of many training centres “Studies prove that profes- research and training and its ul- in Europe and India and I can sionals trained in a simulator timately transformative impact say that I have never seen this showcase better performance of progress in human health. standard of training at the mo- which results in better skill. In The 500 person capacity cen- ment,” he added addition, we should utilise new tre is dedicated to incorporat- Crown Prince Centre for technology that is used in other ing the right balance between Training & Medical Research Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal participating in a Majlis held by Northern professions such as aviation and basic science and science that emphasises the management Governorate in the presence of Governor, Ali Abdulhussain Al-Asfoor, MPs and other officials and guests. The meeting sports, a technology that can makes an improvement in the of health economy and devel- discussed ways to consolidate effective cooperation between the Northern Governorate’s MPs and the local municipal measure your improvement. health of the people of Bahrain. opment in medical informatics council and governorate. The speaker described the Majlises as “value-added” platforms for enhancing social and C-SATS is a technology that “I first came to Bahrain in which will substantially in - institutional work. connects the operating room 2007, over a decade later I have crease the standard of health with the world and other ex- witnessed tremendous im- care in the region.

Holy Quran Grand Prix begins on Saturday Manama

he 24th edition of the TKingdom of Bahrain’s Holy Quran Grand Prix preliminary competitions begins on Saturday under the patronage of His Maj- Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa receiving US Naval Forces Central Command, US 5th esty King Hamad bin Isa Al Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Admiral James Malloy. The meeting was attended by US Ambassador to Khalifa. A Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) official receiving a medal during a Bahrain, Justin Siberell and Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan. They reviewed bilateral relations, Organised by the Ministry celebration held by BDF)’s weaponry and units on the occasion of BDF’s security cooperation and issues of common interest. of Justice, Islamic Affairs 51st anniversary. The festivities featured functions, including distribution and Endowments in coop- of medals to BDF personnel as well as honouring outstanding soldiers and eration with the Supreme retirees. Council for Islamic Affairs, the competition will contin- ue until February 19.

Road closure Manama

orks on Bahrain In- Wternational Airport Expansion Project neces- sitate full closure of Road 2403 between Airport Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Roundabout and Depar- Head of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and Board Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Al Khalifa with Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain, Hideki Ito. The minister tures Roundabout, Work Shaikh Salman bin Adullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurating Bahrain Real Estate Investment Expo 2019 (BREIX19). lauded the advanced level of the Bahraini-Japanese relations and the steady Minister announced. The exhibition which began yesterday at the City Centre will continue until Sunday with the participation of major progress of bilateral cooperation. They discussed issues of common interest properties development companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Traffic from Airport related to judicial cooperation. Avenue towards Airport roundabout will be divert- ed to Khalifa Al Kabeer Highway, to take a U-Turn at Falcon junction and then a right turn to the 21pc Bahrainis earn more than BD1,000 road leading to Movenpick Hotel. TDT | Manama As per the data, of the total which 8,625 are in the private ployment in both sectors. The expansion works 31,537 highest paid Bahrainis, sector and 13,866 in the public The report also points out that also necessitate the closure ake-home pay for 21 per cent 17,004 are working in private sector. The report by there are 3,015 Bahraini employ- of the entrance and exit to Tof the Bahraini workforce in sector companies, while 14,533 The report also reveals that Social Insurance ees, both in private and public the parking area in front the Kingdom’s public and pri- are in government bodies. a total of 33,590 Bahrainis are Organisation (SIO) sectors, who are earning less of the airport. Alternative vate sector establishments are Pay scale for 14, 413 Bahrainis paid between BD400 to BD599 finds that the ma- than BD200. entrance and exit will be BD1,000, a new report has said. are in the BD800 to BD999 range, a month, which includes 19,929 jority of the high- In total, there are 147,458 provided. The report by Social Insur- of which 4,833 are in the private in the private sector and 13,661 paid Bahrainis Bahrainis employed in both The closure will be effec- ance Organisation (SIO) also sector and 9,580 in the public in the public sector. are working in the sectors out of which 88,293 tive today will continue for finds that the majority of the sector. 45,427 employees are earning are males, and 59,165 are fe - seven months, according to highest-paid Bahrainis are Another 22,491 employees are less than BD400 a month, which private sector males. BD853 is the average the ministry. working in the private sector. in BD600 to BD799 salary class of is a total of 37pc of national em- wage. 03 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 big story Bahrain calls for concerted efforts to eliminate terrorism Foreign Affairs Minister participates in a Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition Against Daesh in Washington

Kingdom urged more• efforts to dry up financing sources of Daesh

US promises to keep IS• fight, assures 100pc defeat of caliphate

The one-day event did• not immediately produce major announcements

Pompeo described A Family photo at the Meeting of the Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS at the Department of State in Washington, DC Trump’s• troop pullout as a “tactical change”

TDT | Manama

oreign Affairs Minister yesterday pledged Bah- Frain’s full support to the Global Alliance Against Daesh calling for “concerted efforts and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel intensified work” among global Shaikh Khalid during the meeting al-Jubeir (L) attends the meeting nations to root out terrorism. Bahrain, Shaikh Khalid bin US President Donald and Sec- activities of destabilizing states US President Donald Trump speaks to the Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS at the US State Department in Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khal- retary of State, Mike Pompeo in the region.” Washington, DC ifa said, is keen to play its full that enhanced efforts are needed According to the coalition, it role as a founding member of to dry up the financing sourc- has taken back more than 99pc be military-led.” the alliance towards categorical es of Daesh and other terrorist of the territory once held by ISIS, “We are entering an era of de- elimination of terrorist organ- groups. but the threat that ISIS poses centralized jihad so we must be isations. In this regard, the minister to the region and the globe re- nimble in our approach as well,” However, to uproot Daesh ex- stressed the need to eliminate all mains. he said. istence in Iraq and Syria and to forms of terrorism in the region President Donald Trump in Hoping to avoid the worst reinstate stability, security and by countering the Iranian inter- his speech promised to stay fo- outcomes, Pompeo asked US development in the liberated ference in the internal affairs of cused on permanently destroy- partners to step up intelli - areas, the minister said, requires the countries and ending its sup- ing the Islamic State group but gence-sharing and to make up a concerted efforts and intensified port for terrorism, extremism asked concerned allies to con- $350 million shortfall in a fund work. and sectarianism, emphasising tribute more. intended to bring stability to The minister was speaking the need for reaching a just and He said he expects the Islamic Iraq. during a Ministerial Meeting comprehensive solution to the State group to lose all remaining “Now is the time for all of of the Global Coalition Against Palestinian cause. territory in Syria in a week as us, not just America, to put our Daesh in Washington held in the Saudi Arabia was represented he pledged to stay focused on money where our mouth is,” presence of US President Donald at the meeting by a delegation fighting the extremists. Pompeo said. J. Trump and senior officials led by Foreign Affairs Adel al- “It should be formally an - from more than 70 countries Jubeir. nounced sometime next week Eyes on Turkey around the world. Speaking at the meeting, Al that we will have 100 per cent of German Foreign Minister The Global Coalition against Jubeir said: “My country’s gov- the caliphate,” he said. Heiko Maas voiced approval that ISIS was formed in September ernment will continue its fight Trump said that the United Trump made clear that his troop 2014 and has 79 members. against terrorism and its spon- States would remain “very, very withdrawal from Syria as well as Shaikh Khalid citing the sig- soring countries, and pledges tough” and encouraged efforts, from Afghanistan “doesn’t mean nificant successes and substan- to support all international and including financial support, that the United States will no tial progress the alliance has regional efforts to eliminate from other countries. longer take on its leading role in made across the world told the terrorist organizations and the “Remnants -- that’s all they the fight against ISIS.” have, remnants -- but remnants “Now it is important that in can be very dangerous,” he said. the upcoming weeks that we talk “Rest assured, we’ll do what about how this will be organ- it takes to defeat every ounce ized and who will take on which and every last person within tasks,” Maas told reporters. the ISIS madness and defend our One key item under discus- people from radical Islamic ter- sion is whether to set up a buffer rorism,” he said. zone along the Syrian border with Turkey. ‘Tactical change’ The Kurdish-led Syrian Dem- Opening the conference, Pom- ocratic Forces, who were at peo described Trump’s troop the forefront of the battle that pullout from Syria as a “tacti- crushed the Islamic State, have 22nd February 2019 cal change” with extremists in- warned that they may no longer creasingly scattered around the be able to guard prisons housing world. jihadists from France, Britain “It is not a change in the mis- and other foreign countries af- sion,” Pompeo said, adding “our ter the US withdrawal if Turkey fight will not necessarily always attacks. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 04

‘Naked Woman’ to learn fate on February 27 Warmest January since 1902 TDT | Manama TDT |Manama woman who walked na- Bahrain had 8 days Aked on one of the main s concerns mount all over with minimum tem- highways in the Kingdom the world with global perature below 15 C. while high on drugs will Atemperatures setting the The lowest temper- learn her fate on February stage for a long-term change, ature recorded at 27, the High Criminal Court here in Bahrain also tempera- announced yesterday. ture remained red-hot with Jan- Durrat Al Bahrain was The court ordered to uary turning out as the warm- 10.8 C keep the woman, who also est ever January experienced in attacked two policemen, in Bahrain since 1902. at Southern areas during the custody. The highest temperature re- same day. The case dates back to corded during the month was The lowest temperature re- last November when the 28.5 C which occurred on the corded at Durrat Al Bahrain was defendant was seen walk- 28th of January at Bahrain In- 10.8 C, at King Fahd Causeway ing naked on Shaikh Salman ternational Airport and this goes 11.2 C and at Sitra Island 11.6 C Highway near Tubli. on record as the fourth highest on the 21st of January. The mean A policeman and a by - maximum temperature day for relative humidity for January stander who approached January since 1946 and exceed- change.” ing the past four years has been term normal and this goes on re- was 65pc whereas the mean the woman to convince her ed by 23rd January 1953 with The UN’s World Meteorolog- exceptional, both on land and in cord as the second highest mean maximum relative humidity was to move out of the highway a record of 31.7 C, 31st January ical Organisation said in No - the ocean.” maximum temperatures for the 78pc and the mean minimum was punched, kicked and 2015 with a record of 29.7 C and vember that 2018 was set to The WMO said heightened month of January since 1946 and relative humidity was 47pc. spat by the woman as she 21st January 1978 with a record be the fourth warmest year in temperatures also contributed only exceeded by January 2004 A total of 1.8 mm of precipi- attempted to get away. of 29.0 C. recorded history, stressing the to a number of extreme weath- with a record of 23.1 C. tation was reported in January The footage of the inci- Meanwhile, according to a urgent need for action to rein er events such as hurricanes, The mean minimum temper- 2019 at Bahrain International dent in which the lady was latest UN report, the last four in runaway planetary warming. droughts and flash flooding. ature of the month was 17.2 C Airport. Trace amounts of pre- found walking in the middle years were the hottest since On Wednesday it incorporat- The UN body also said that which is 3.1 C above the long- cipitation were recorded on the lane of the highway causing global temperature records be- ed the final weeks of last year 2019 had picked up where 2018 term normal and this goes on 30th of January, the long-term traffic jam later went viral gan globally, which according into its climate models and con- left off, with Australia experi- record as the highest mean mean total precipitation for the on the internet. to analysts is a “clear sign of cluded that average global sur- encing its warmest January on minimum temperatures for the month of January is 14.5 mm. She was later arrested. continuing long-term climate face temperature in 2018 was 1 record. It warned that intense month of January since 1946. The highest monthly total pre- Her boyfriend, who was degree Celsius (1.8 Fahrenheit) heatwaves “are becoming more The old record was 16.9 C in cipitation ever recorded during later arrested by investiga- A controversial 2016 above pre-industrial baseline frequent as a result of climate January 2004. January was 135.9 mm recorded tors, told prosecutors that study suggested the levels. change.” During the month Bahrain on January 1959. he along with the woman, 2016, boosted by a strong El had 8 days with minimum tem- The total precipitation record- a manager at one of the re- continent’s ice cliffs Nino that normally tips the mer- Shatters Bahrain’s old record perature below 15 C. ed for January 2019 at Durrat Al sorts in the Kingdom con- -- exposed by the cury northwards, remains the According to Bahrain’s Mete- Bahrain was 1.6 mm whereas the sumed alcohol and Hashish disintegration of ice hottest year on record. orological Directorate, the mean Lowest temperature 13.2 c total precipitation at King Fahd together in Sakheer camp- shelves that jut out The 20 warmest years in his- temperature of January was 19.7 The lowest temperature re- Causeway was 1.2 mm and at ing area on that night. from glaciers over tory all occurred within the last C which is 2.7 C above the long- corded was 13.2 C set on the Sitra Island was 0.6 mm. He, however, claimed that ocean water -- were 22 years. term normal and this goes on 21st of January at Bahrain Inter- Dust storm with strong to near the woman upon reach - highly vulnerable to “The long-term temperature record as the highest mean tem- national Airport. Note that the gale winds affected the King- ing home acted strangely trend is far more important than peratures for the month of Jan- lowest temperature ever record- dom on the 17th of January and talked in a language collapse, and could the ranking of individual years, uary since 1902. The old record ed in Bahrain in January was reducing the visibility to 350 he couldn’t comprehend. lead to sea level rise and that trend is an upward was 19.6 C in January 2004. 2.7 C which occurred on 20th meters at Bahrain International “She then walked out of the of a metre by centu- one,” said WMO Secretary-Gen- The mean maximum temper- January 1964 at Bahrain Inter- Airport with maximum wind house naked, acting hyster- ry’s end. eral Petteri Taalas. ature of the month was 23.0 C national Airport. But reached speed reached 30 knots and gust ically.” “The degree of warming dur- which is 3.0 C above the long- lower than zero degrees Celsius 38 knots.

Man in dock for consuming drug CISCO India honours Bahrain for All, All for Bahrain TDT | Manama The conference n Asian man landed in • Apolice net after testing was attended by positive to drugs at Salmani- 190+ partners from ya Medical Complex. over five countries The incident occurred, including former Indian when the man fell ill and decided to approach Sal- cricket team captain maniya Medical Complex Sourav Ganguly for consultation. However, tests showed TDT/Manama that he was on drugs, fol- lowing which the hospital Harpreet Kaur reported him to police. He was arrested and was ahrain for All, All for Bah- put on trial before the Low- Brain (BHR4All) team was er Criminal Court. honoured yesterday for its social “His condition wasn’t sta- responsibility activities during a BHr4All team with former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team, Sourav Group of students from Hidd Rehabilitation Centre perform ble, so we took blood sam- three-day Cisco India & SAARC Ganguly Ardha ples which showed that he Partner Confluence 2019 (CIPC was on drugs,” a nurse at the 2019) held at Sofitel Hotel, Zal- BHR4All team, which has the friend Fadhel. hospital told prosecutors. laq. vision to promote the successes “We are deeply honoured to The court handed him The conference which was of the country and its people, have been invited by CISCO India a suspended 6-month-in- held under the central theme showcased the abilities of some and to be offered such an influ- prison sentence and a fine of ‘Leading Together’ witnessed of the differently abled youths ential platform to showcase the BD500. He will be deported. Cisco India and SAARC’s leader- from Bahrain during the event. abilities of Bahrain’s differently The court said explained ship team network with some A poem ‘My body is handi - abled youth. The surprise with that he handed out a sus- of its top partners to strengthen capped, but my soul is free’ writ- wheelchairs and a computer pended-sentence as he had ties of their valued partnerships ten by Mansour Mirza Mah - has left us speechless. These never committed any crime and pave the way for a brighter fouz, Arabic teacher at the Saudi are very much appreciated and before. future. Bahraini Institute for the blind will be life changing for Ali and was recited by 13-year-old Abdul Fadhel,” Nivedita Dhadphale, Rahman. founder of BHR4All told Trib- Following which, a team of une. boys from the Hidd Rehabili- BHR4All, Nivedita said, is an tation Centre for Special needs opportunity to mobilise social performed Ardha. BHR4All mo- groups in Bahrain to engage with Sameer Garde, President for the India & SAARC theatre and B. Raghavendran, tivational speaker Ali Moham- one another, to showcase the Managing Director, Partner Organization Cisco India with Nivedita, Ali , Maria, med Moussa gave an inspiring culture and highlight strength Salman and Mohammed. speech about the differently of ‘unity in diversity’ with a fo- abled community, who spoke cus on inclusivity. BHR4All now The three-day event wit - President for the India & SAARC on behalf of his friends. works with over 40 communi- nessed the participation from theatre and B. Raghavendran, In a surprise move, Cisco an- ties in Bahrain which include some of Cisco’s most senior Managing Director, Partner nounced two customised wheel- social groups, NGOs, special cen- leaders such as Nirav Sheth, Organization Cisco India and chairs and an Apple Mac Desk- tres, societies, women’s groups Vice President Global Partner SAARC along with other senior top computer for Ali and his and senior citizens. Organization, Sameer Garde, executives. 05 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year ended 31 December 2018 albasmelter.com

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION At 31 December 2018 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year ended 31 December 2018 2018 2017 2018 2017 BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD '000 BD '000 ASSETS Non-current assets OPERATING ACTIVITIES Property, plant and equipment 1,702,117 1,242,073 Other asset 3,936 4,128 Profit for the year before tax 60,283 93,372 Derivative financial instruments 1,725 - Deferred tax asset 34 19 Adjustments for: 1,707,812 1,246,220 Current assets Depreciation 64,633 67,654 Inventories 266,229 198,577 Trade and other receivables 130,522 163,924 Amortisation of other asset 192 192 Derivative financial instruments 471 - Bank balances and cash 103,684 77,459 Provision for employees’ end of service benefits 1,556 1,420 500,906 439,960 Provision for slow moving inventories 52 28 TOTAL ASSETS 2,208,718 1,686,180 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Provision for impairment of receivables - net 4,081 (164) Equity (Gain)/Loss on revaluation of derivative financial instruments (2,699) 503 Share capital 142,000 142,000 Treasury shares (4,800) (2,690) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1,043 2,519 Statutory reserve 71,000 71,000 Interest income (537) (573) Capital reserve 249 249 Retained earnings 865,021 805,029 Interest paid on borrowings 2,135 1,927 Proposed dividend - 36,806 130,739 166,878 Total equity 1,073,470 1,052,394 Non-current liabilities Working capital changes: Borrowings 785,877 453,611 Inventories (67,704) (35,183) Employees’ end of service benefits 1,677 1,564 Trade and other payables 47,000 - Trade and other receivables 29,306 (71,704) Derivative financial instruments - 412 Trade and other payables 112,305 18,677 834,554 455,587 Current liabilities Cash from operations 204,646 78,668 Borrowings 74,504 22,050 Employees’ end of service benefits paid (1,443) (1,410) Trade and other payables 225,332 156,058 Derivative financial instruments 858 91 Income tax paid (528) (915) 300,694 178,199 Net cash flows from operating activities 202,675 76,343 Total liabilities 1,135,248 633,786 INVESTING ACTIVITIES TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,208,718 1,686,180 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (525,845) (464,835) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Year ended 31 December 2018 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 125 89 2018 2017 Interest received 537 573 BD’000 BD’000 Revenue from contracts with customers 911,317 857,762 Net cash flows used in investing activities (525,183) (464,173) Cost of sales (825,335) (723,114) FINANCING ACTIVITIES GROSS PROFIT 85,982 134,648 Other income (net) 12,831 7,451 Borrowings availed 506,409 615,290

Gain/(Loss) on foreign exchange 11,665 (1,837) Borrowings repaid (121,691) (191,353) General and Administrative expenses (26,927) (27,120) Selling and distribution expenses (23,622) (16,908) Interest on borrowings 2,694 3,099 Finance costs (2,135) (2,149) Dividends paid (36,720) (29,658) Directors' fees (210) (210) Purchase of treasury shares (5,769) (5,281) Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments 2,699 (503) PROFIT FOR THE YEAR BEFORE TAX 60,283 93,372 Proceeds from resale of treasury shares 3,810 6,779

Tax expense (528) (915) Net cash flows from financing activities 348,733 398,876 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 59,755 92,457 INCREASE IN BANK BALANCES AND CASH 26,225 11,046 Other comprehensive income for the year - - PROFIT AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 59,755 92,457 Bank balance and cash at 1 January 77,459 66,413 Basic and diluted earnings per share (fils) 42 65 BANK BALANCES AND CASH AT 31 DECEMBER 103,684 77,459

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Year ended 31 December 2018 Share Treasury Statutory Capital Retained Proposed capital shares reserve reserve earnings dividend Total BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD ‘000 BD ‘000

Balance at 31 December 2016 142,000 (4,965) 71,000 249 779,813 - 988,097 Total comprehensive income for the year - - - - 92,457 - 92,457 Net movement in treasury shares - 2,275 - - - - 2,275 Loss on resale of treasury shares - - - - (777) - (777) Final dividend for 2016 approved and paid - - - - (29,658) - (29,658) Proposed dividend for 2017 - - - - (36,806) 36,806 - Balance at 31 December 2017 142,000 (2,690) 71,000 249 805,029 36,806 1,052,394 Total comprehensive income for the year - - - - 59,755 - 59,755 Net movement in treasury shares - (2,110) - - - - (2,110) Gain on resale of treasury shares - - - - 151 - 151 Final dividend for 2017 approved and paid - - - - - (36,720) (36,720) Excess of final dividend for 2017 reversed - - - - 86 (86) - Balance at 31 December 2018 142,000 (4,800) 71,000 249 865,021 - 1,073,470

These consolidated Financial Statements were audited by Ernst & Young and authorized to be issued in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company on 7 February 2019 and signed on their behalf by: Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa Yousif Taqi Tim Murray Chairman Director Chief Executive Officer 06 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 world

Canadian diplomats hit by mystery symptoms in Body recovered from Cuba sue Ottawa: report wreck of Sala plane London, United Kingdom

nvestigators recovered a body from the wreckage of Ia plane carrying Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala in the Channel and transported it to Britain yesterday for identifi- A man walks outside Canada’s embassy in Havana, Cuba (Courtesy of Time) cation. Britain’s Air Accidents Inves- Ottawa, Canada According to CBC, which tigation Branch (AAIB) also said interviewed five of those af- that bad weather meant they fected, the first symptoms ap- were not able to recover the anadian diplomats who peared in the spring of 2017 plane and it was therefore clos- Csuffered from mysterious -- but they say that Ottawa ing down the operation. health complaints while they waited more than a year before The light aircraft was car- were posted to Cuba in 2017 helping everyone. rying the 28-year-old football- are suing Ottawa for taking too Questioned on the subject er to his new Premier League long to evacuate them and pro- on Wednesday while she was team Cardiff City when it disap- vide them treatment, reports in Washington, foreign minis- peared near the British island of said Wednesday. Fourteen ter Chrystia Freeland said the Guernsey on January 21, along people, including current and safety of diplomats remained with 59-year-old pilot David A display of Cardiff City scarves and jerseys, flowers, messages and other tributes to the football club’s new signing former diplomats and their a top priority. “I am not going Ibbotson. Emiliano Sala families, are seeking Can$28 to comment on the specifics, Sala’s disappearance prompt- million ($21 million) in dam- but I do want to reiterate that ed outpourings of grief across had been found at the site. decision was taken to bring the shore supply ship and will be ages from the federal govern- I have met with some of these the footballing world, includ- “In challenging conditions, overall operation to a close”. now be passed to the coroner ment. diplomats and, as I said to ing at his former club Nantes the AAIB and its specialist con- It said that extensive video in the county of Dorset for All of them have been back them, their health and safety in France where the plane was tractors successfully recovered footage captured by a remotely identification. in Canada for a year but still needs to be our priority and flying from. the body previously seen amidst operated vehicle is expected to Sala was flying to join up with suffer from what has become they have my true sympathy After search operations were the wreckage,” the AAIB said “provide valuable evidence for Cardiff City in what was the known as “Havana syndrome,” and concern,” she said. suspended, a shipwreck hunter Wednesday. our safety investigation,” add- most expensive signing in the a mystery illness with symp- Canadian public broad - hired by Sala’s family with funds “The operation was carried ing that it intends to publish an Welsh club’s history. toms including strong mi - caster CBC said just eight donated by football stars such as out in as dignified a way as pos- interim report on the accident Nantes have consulted law- graines as well as visual and officials would be left at the Lionel Messi found the wreck- sible and the families were kept later this month. yers to explore legal options to auditory disorders. embassy. age on Sunday. informed of progress.” The recovered body was ensure Cardiff pay the trans- The AAIB, who then took over But it added: “The weather taken to the Isle of Port - fer fee for Sala, a source close the operation, revealed on Mon- forecast is poor for the foresee- land in southern England on to the French club revealed on day that an unidentified body able future and so the difficult board the Geo Ocean III off- Wednesday. Flames of destruction Injuries pile up with e-scooter craze Washington, United States city streets and roads. This week a 21-year- total number of injuries is higher that the ore than 1,500 people have been old Irish exchange student died after being reported figure because hospitals don’t Mtreated for injuries from using bat- struck by a car on his scooter in Austin, have the capability yet to accurately track tery-powered electric scooters in the Unit- Texas, according to media. specific scooter-related injuries. ed States since the craze began in late 2017, Consumer Reports, which released its re- “Electric scooters are a promising new a Consumer Reports survey showed. port Tuesday, said hospitals treated people transportation option, but safety always The nonprofit consumer magazine said for concussions, nasal fractures, forearm must come first,” William Wallace, a senior its tally, based on reports from hos- fractures, and other injuries, some requir- policy analyst for Consumer Reports, was pitals and emergency officials, is ing surgery. quoted as saying. incomplete and does not include While major e-scooter firms encourage Two US-based startups, Bird and Lime, four reported fatalities linked to users to wear helmets, there are few have been growing rapidly, including inter- e-scooters. regulations requiring them. nationally, and have reached valuations of Still, it counted 1,542 cases The magazine said more than half of more than $1 billion. Others in the segment of emergency treatment for those contact in the survey had no de- include ridesharing group Lyft, Ford-back scooter-related injuries after tailed data for scooter injuries and that Spin and Skip. contacting 110 hospitals and it was not possible to calculate five agencies in 47 cities where the rate of incidents for the two biggest scooter compa- distance traveled. nies operate. It said many The scooter rideshare medical pro- craze, which enables con- fessionals sumers to rent and drop suggested the the two-wheeled devices for short trips, has been hailed as a potential revo- lution for urban transport. But a number of media reports have highlight- ed the potential dangers of scoot- er use either on Representative sidewalks on picture

Firefighters work the scene as flames shoot into the air at an intersection in San Francisco, California. A gas line explosion in the Richmond District sent flames and smoke tearing through multiple buildings as crews struggle to get control of the situation. San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White reported there are no injuries and all persons are accounted. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 07

India’s ‘granny’ US boyfriend of ‘Russian elephant dies aged 88 agent’ charged with fraud

Republican and• National Rifle Association operative Paul Erickson was KNOW WHAT charged with one count of fraud Butina, a 29-year-old Butina worked to gun-rights activist, “establish• unofficial lines served as a covert of communications with Russian agent while Americans who having living in Washington, power and influence gathering intelli- over US politics.” gence on American officials and political Washington, United States organizations and working to establish back-channel lines of n American who was communications for dating jailed alleged Elderly Indian elephant Dakshayani, awarded the title ‘Gaja Muthassi’, Russian agent Maria the Kremlin or elephant granny, with her keeper on the grounds of the Chengalloor A Mahadeva temple in Thiruvananthapuram in India’s southern Kerala state. Butina was charged with fraud Tuesday, adding a new twist ing power and influence over US World Records was aged 86 Thiruvananthapuram, India in the sprawling investigations politics.” “Butina sought to use -- Lin Wang, another Asian into Moscow’s meddling in US those unofficial lines of commu- elephant which died in 2003 politics. nication for the benefit of the n Asian elephant believed in a Taiwan zoo. Captive ele- Republican and National Ri- Russian Federation,” the Justice Ato be the oldest ever in phants have a life expectancy fle Association operative Paul Department said. captivity has died aged 88 in of 40-plus years. Erickson was charged with Meanwhile, based on the the southern Indian state of Pineapples and carrots one count of fraud for cheat- Russian connections he made Kerala, officials said yesterday. had been introduced to Dak- ing investors in companies he through Butina, in 2016 Erick- Awarded the title of “Gaja shayani’s diet in recent years controlled that purported to be son offered to set up contacts Muthassi” (elephant granny), to improve her metabolism running assisted living facilities between the Kremlin and the Dakshayani took part in tem- after she began to have dif - and building homes in North Maria Butina, Alleged Russian spy in US. (Courtesy of N1) Trump campaign. ple rituals and processions for ficulty moving around, Dakota. He also allegedly cheat- According to US media re- decades, but breathed her last probably due to reduced ed investors in a wheelchair de- who built a network of high-lev- helped Butina gain admission to ports, those actions have raised on Tuesday after becoming eyesight. sign and production company, el Republican and NRA contacts American University’s graduate the possibility that he could be reluctant to eat, her veterinary “For the past three years she according to the indictment. between 2013 and 2017 before school and they lived together charged with illegally acting as surgeon said. did not take part in any temple In all three cases, he took hun- her arrest last year. while she studied and wove her an agent for Moscow, and with “At 3 pm, a sudden shiv - programme or public func- dreds of thousands of dollars With her, he arranged for a way through Washington’s Re- conspiracy for his work with er passed through her large tion,” Rajeev said. from investors and used some high-level delegation from the publican circles. Butina. frame beginning from the head “And a couple of months of it for his personal needs, the NRA to visit Russia in Decem- According to the charges The indictment Wednesday region. After a few minutes back, we had even moved her indictment said. ber 2015, where they met with against her and her guilty plea made no direct mention of his she bent her forelimbs and lay to a better tethering place at an In addition, he was charged senior Russian officials. last December, Butina worked relationship to Butina, who is in down. And that was it,” T. Ra- elephant farm in Thiruvanan- with seven accounts of mon- That visit has come under for powerful Russian central jail awaiting sentencing. jeev said. thapuram.” ey laundering for transfers he scrutiny in investigations into banker and Vladimir Putin cro- But there were hints of a The Travancore Devaswom Wildlife conservationists made using the fraudulently possible collusion between ny Alexander Torshin on an connection: money transfers Board, which owned Dak- such as P.S. Easa have criti - raised funds. President Donald Trump’s elec- explicit mission to “establish to American University, and to shayani, gave her age as 88. cised the practice of keeping Erickson opened the door to tion campaign and Russia. unofficial lines of communica- “M.B.”, which could be her in- The oldest elephant in cap- elephants in captivity, regard- conservative circles for Butina, In Washington, Erickson tions with Americans who hav- itials. tivity recognised by Guinness less of their conditions. Suicide rate falls by a third globally, data shows Paris, France ed for age and population size dreds of data sources. there was considerable varia- suicide might be better tack- fell from 16.6 to 11.2 deaths per While welcoming the overall bility between men and women led if treated as just another uicides have fallen glob- 100,000 people -- a plunge of downwards trend, the team be- depending on the age, and even illness. ally by more than a third 32.7 percent. hind Thursday’s paper warned the country,” Orpana said. “Sometimes we might look Ssince 1990, according to a “Suicide is considered a pre- that in several regions of the Globally, men hugely outpaced at suicide as a different kind far-reaching analysis released ventable cause of death and world suicide was still among women for suicides, suffering of health outcome than, say, yesterday that highlighted pro- this study shows that we should KNOW WHAT the leading causes of years of 15.6 deaths per 100,000 com- cardiovascular disease or found differences in the number continue in our efforts towards lives lost. pared with 7.0 for women. cancer, which are consid - of men and women taking their suicide prevention,” said Heath- In 2016, 34.6 million years of ered more traditional,” she own lives. er Orpana, research scientist life were lost globally from su- ‘Important said. The World Health Organi- with the Public Health Agency In 2016, 34.6 million icide -- that is, the age when reduction’ “But what the similar rate zation lists suicide as a criti - of Canada and a collaborator on years of life were lost suicide deaths occur compared The study (fall) may be telling us is that cal public health issue and the study. globally from suicide with average life expectancy in found that the suicide may be similar to other estimates at least 800,000 “With further efforts we could -- that is, the age when a given region or nation. overall global mor- health outcomes and in some people kill themselves take further reductions in sui- suicide deaths occur In addition, men were still tality rate, including ways may be driven by similar every year. cide mortality.” more likely to kill themselves all causes of deaths, factors.” Although reporting of deaths The Global Burden of Dis - compared with average than women in all regions and had fallen by more The WHO has targeted a 10 per from self-harm varies between ease analysis, conducted each life expectancy in a given age groups, apart from 15-19 than 30 percent since cent cut in global suicide rates nations, data models devised by year by the Institute for Health region or nation. year-olds, though the analysis 1990, something often at- by 2020. the team behind the Global Bur- and Metrics Evaluation, a think did not speculate why. tributed to having fewer But the study authors high- den of Disease -- which tracks tank partly funded by the Bill “Mortality rates were gen- people living in absolute lighted huge variations in all known causes of death by and Melinda Gates Foundation, erally higher for men but poverty and better ac- suicide trends on a coun - country -- show a clear down- estimates mortality cess to healthcare. try-by-country basis. ward trend in global suicide by cause, location, Orpana said the Whereas in China the aver- rates. age and gender fact that both suicide age rate of suicide deaths fell In results published in the extrapolat- deaths and overall 64.1 percent since 1990, in plac- BMJ journal, the study estimated ed from mortality fell in es such as Zimbabwe the rate that 817,000 people killed them- hun- close prox- had almost doubled in the same selves in 2016 -- a slight increase imity sug- time-span. of 6.7 percent since 1990. gested “We are seeing what is an However, as the global pop- that important reduction in glob- ulation has boomed over al suicide mortality. But those the last three decades, reductions have not been con- the team found that sistent across regions, coun- the rate of sui- tries, sex or ages,” said cide adjust- Orpana. TRUTH IS EVER TO BE FOUND IN SIM- QUOTE PLICITY, AND NOT IN THE MULTIPLICITY OF THE AND CONFUSION OF THINGS DAY ISAAC NEWTON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Saudi princess’ trunk show lights up restaurant

TRENDSETTER Princess Noura, who is also the founder of Global Fashion House, and whose vision is to enable Saudi designers to emerge, aims to support them and had their work displayed at a high-end Japanese restaurant in Riyadh

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ozomi, a high-end Japanese restau- rant in Riyadh, was turned into a Nmini runway, complete with models, emerging and well-known local and interna- tional fashion designers, when the founder of the Saudi fashion community, Princess Noura bint Faisal Al-Saud, held a private trunk show in November. The participating designers showcased A model with a white gown during the show

CLICK Saudi girl turns amateur hobby into professional photography Majida al-Saeed found an opportunity to specialize, which ultimately resulted in her winning the confidence of families

Al Arabiya | Riyadh Majida al-Saeed said that her rela- Saudi girl has made the best use of her Aunique access into the traditional Saudi tion with filming began at an early society by transforming her amateur hobby age when she started picturing her into a professional career. In happy occasions of wedding parties, family. Then she drew the attention Majida al-Saeed found an opportunity to specialize, which ultimately resulted in her of families around hers. winning the confidence of families. She then moved on to filming This gave Majida the opportunity to im- mortalize their special moments. Today, events of her friends and later thousands follow her on social networking decided to learn professional platform Instagram and she is among the most sought-after on family occasions and photography techniques until she festivities. mastered the craft. Starting early Majida al-Saeed said that her relation with filming began at an early age when she start- ed picturing her family. Then she drew the attention of families around hers. She then moved on to filming events of her taking pictures is not an arbitrary exercise. friends and later decided to learn professional “People try to perpetuate what they consid- photography techniques until she mastered er extraordinary moments in their lives. The the craft. bride has the right to live a happy moment Within a couple of years, Majida’s skills during her wedding in a way that she likes became a must for every bride in the Saudi and adheres to the couple’s dreams”, Majida An image captured by Majida al-Saeed during a weding eastern region. She, however, believes that says. An image captured by Majida al-Saeed ceremony

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earrings and hold boots. Her designs were dominantly white, Even at an all-female the last a long dress adorned in event, the guests were large silver fish scales. Mashael Al-Nassar’s designs immaculately dressed, were a unique blend of see- wearing exquisite abayas through fabrics, which was very modern and elegant. Ashwag of different colours and Al-Mutairi’s collection featured designs. It was a fashion white high-waisted pants and a sequined black top. trunk show, after all. Saja Yousef stood out with her But most notable was an all-white attire collection. The first was an ankle-length white abaya by designer Nouf G, dress and jacket which was the who was draped in a red same colour and length of the dress. But she has designed not Shomakh (red Saudi head only clothes but also bags, which cloth) abaya, with the the models showcased during the event. The invitees were im- other half of a light grey pressed by the emerging Saudi tribal design designers. One exclaimed that they had the potential to be rec- ognized worldwide, with a little more work and experience. Even at an all-female event, the guests were immaculate- ly dressed, wearing exquisite Models with desinew wears during the event abayas of different colours and one of my abayas has a story. A Mashael Al-Rajhi. Each of the real butterflies.” their latest fashion at Nozomi designs. It was a fashion trunk unique story. I make one of each designers had a unique and sig- Princess Noura ended the in a private and exclusive show. show, after all. But most nota- design only,” Nouf G said. nature look. night energetically as she said: The princess, who is also the ble was an abaya by designer After the top Saudi emerging The Lum ball gowns were “The attendance was more than founder of Global Fashion Nouf G, who was draped in a red designers finished, the Saudi the essence of sophistication we expected. We were getting House, and whose vision is Shomakh (red Saudi head cloth) favorites took over, with names and femininity. RE: UNITE by last-minute calls to attend (the to enable Saudi designers to abaya, with the other half of a such as Lum by Lama Taher, Noora Al-Harthi was trendy and I am proud of these show was private and by invi- emerge, aims to support them light grey tribal design. “Each RE:UNITE, Hindamme and stylish. Hindamme by Moham- Saudi designers. tation only). Everyone was so and had their work displayed. med Khoja featured the famous Everyone was so positive, in a good mood and With background music play- bomber jackets and cool attire stunned by their very proud to show their work. ing loud and sushi and fancy galore. Al-Rajhi was a unique work. It was exciting “I am proud of these Saudi drinks being served, the five blend of tribal, colour and artis- designers. Everyone was so emerging local designers opened tic designs. The night concluded and hectic. Each one stunned by their work. It was the show. Shams hit the run - with fashion international stars of them has their own exciting and hectic.” After the way first with her designs. The Lama Askari and Tony Miranda. style. Whatever is show, many of the attendees one that stood out was a floor- Askari spoke to Arab News inside them came out asked to meet the emerging local length black chiffon dress that about the inspiration behind her today, I saw it. The designers to buy their designs. was short at the front and hit beautiful pastel gowns: “The event was better than Asked which of the emerging the floor with a meter-long train inspiration behind the collec- I expected. I want designers was her favourite, the in the back, buckled securely by tion was the butterfly effect, the princess said: “Each one of them a red chiffon belt with a large transformation from the cater- aspiring or emerging has their own style. Whatever flower at the back. pillar to the butterfly. Most of designers to come out is inside them came out today, Khawla Al-Harbi was second, the colours I used had two to and show what they I saw it. with eclectic designs, and each three combinations, even in the really are “The event was better than one different. Her first design embroideries. Because butter- PRINCESS NOURA BINT FAISAL AL-SAUD I expected. I want aspiring or was white pants also supporting flies inspired me, I tried to stick emerging designers to come out a top with a train and massive Princess Noura bint Faisal Al-Saud, founder of Global Fashion House to the colour scheme I found in and show what they really are.” CLICK Saudi girl turns amateur hobby into professional photography Majida al-Saeed found an opportunity to specialize, which ultimately resulted in her winning the confidence of families

People try to perpetuate what they consider extraordinary Majida al-Saeed shows an album to a client Majida al-Saeed explains about photography during a workshop moments in their lives. The bride has the right to live a happy moment during her wedding in a way that she likes and adheres to the couple’s dreams MAJIDA AL-SAEED

An image captured by Majida al-Saeed Majida al-Saeed checks her equipments during a workshop

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India central bank Brazil central bank keeps key rate at cuts rates 6.5pc, cautious under Bolsonaro Trump taps fierce Brasília, Brazil razil’s central bank BWednesday kept its key rate steady at a historically low 6.5 per cent, showing caution World Bank critic as President Jair Bolsonaro’s government readied structural reforms meant to boost the economy. The decision adopted unani- Shaktikanta Das mously by the bank’s Monetary Mumbai, India to take its helm Policy Committee aligned with forecasts by most analysts. Washington, United States In a statement, the commit- ndia’s central bank cut tee said that it has seen a “re- Iinterest rates yesterday resident Donald Trump duction of inflationary risks” ahead of general elections on Wednesday tapped a since its last meeting in De- due this year. Pwell-known World Bank cember. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro The Reserve Bank of In- critic to lead one of the world’s But it said international con- dia (RBI) said the bench- primary development lending text remained “challenging” mark repo rate -- the level institutions. and that obstacles to the antic- was estimated to have been at which it lends to com - David Malpass, a senior of- ipated reforms could “elevate 1.3pc. Inflation was 3.75pc mercial banks -- would be ficial in the Treasury Depart- the inflationary trajectory.” The market projected infla- reduced by 25 basis points ment, is a controversial choice It said it intended to act tion this year reaching 3.94pc. to 6.25 per cent. but if Trump wins the support with “prudence, serenity and Wednesday’s meeting was It marked the first inter- of a majority the bank’s share- perseverance” with the aim the last for outgoing central est rate decision under new holders, especially European of keeping inflation within its bank chief Ilan Goldfajn. The David Malpass speaks after US President Donald Trump announced his bank chief Shaktikanta Das, nations, he will have the op - target range. The central bank next, on March 20, is to be un- candidacy to lead the World Bank during an event in the Roosevelt Room of has kept is key Selic rate un- der his successor named by who was appointed in De- portunity to reshape the bank. the White House cember after his predeces- Trump called Malpass “an changed at 6.5pc since March Bolsonaro, Roberto Campos sor, Urjit Patel, quit follow- extraordinary man” who and spent effectively and wisely.” Malpass has called the inter- 2018. Neto, who is yet to be con - ing a public spat with the “the right person to take this Trump and his team have at- national financial institutions’ Economic growth last year firmed by the Brazilian Senate. administration. incredibly important job.” tacked multilateral institutions lending practices “corrupt” and On Wednesday, a key “America is the largest con- in the two years he has been in complained about financing to economic advisor to Modi tributor to the World Bank,” he office, and Malpass has led the China and other relatively more called on the RBI to slice said. “My administration has charge against the World Bank well-off countries that he says rates to help boost con - made it a top priority to insure and the International Monetary should have graduated from the Two top executives leave Facebook sumption and investment. that US taxpayer’s dollars are Fund. institutions. working giant. Rajiv Kumar, vice chair- Caryn Marooney put out man of government think- word on Wednesday that she tank NITI Aayog, said the is quitting her job as leader of bank should act to help spur Facebook’s communications “higher growth rates”. group after eight years at the Data showed the econo- social network and is work- my expanded 7.1pc on-year ing with chief executive Mark in July-September, down Zuckerberg on finding a re- from 8.2pc in the previous placement. quarter. Marooney wrote on her The RBI raised rates twice Facebook page that “it’s time last year over concerns to get back to my roots” but about inflation. also noted that “I have more faith in Facebook than ever.” Meanwhile, vice president of global communications and World food prices public affairs Debbie Frost Departing Facebook PR head Caryn confirmed that she told the rise in Jan: UN FAO Marooney with her soon-to-be-ex company a while ago she was Reuters | Rome boss Mark Zuckerberg resigning, with plans to leave Facebook in March after near- orld food prices rose ly 11 years on the team. Win January, buoyed by San Francisco, United States Marooney wrote however: a rebound in dairy prices “There is so much good hap- and stronger showings for wo of Facebook’s top ex- pening on Facebook and the vegetable oils and sugar, the Bahrain foodies welcomed Masterchef India winner Nikita Gandhi, who holds the unbeaten record for being the Tecutives in its public re- entire family of apps every United Nations food agency youngest and only vegetarian winner of the popular TV cookery competition (in 2015). Nikita gave a public demo of lations team are leaving the day. And for our challenges said. Food price index aver- recipes, food tips and tricks at the Oasis Mall in Juffair, which was attended by over 120 persons. She was felicitated by company, stepping away after -- we have plans in place and ARG Group COO, Shumalan Naicker. Above, Shumalan Naicker, Chief Operating Officer of the Al Rashid Group handing aged 164.8 points last month the most tumultuous period in the right people working on over an award to Masterchef India winner Nikita Gandhi. against 161.8 in December. the history of the social net- them.” Gulf Air adds Malaga Costa del Sol to its destinations for 2019 Manama ed as a seasonal summer desti- business model, we are adding a nounced its new boutique busi- strategically in size, expand ditional 2 Boeing 787-9 Dream- ulf Air has announced Mala- nation, the airline announced in seasonal destination to cater to ness model concept which will to more boutique destinations liner’s and 4 Airbus Gga - Costa del Sol in Spain as a statement. summer’s peak travel demand,” reinforce its focus on product in 2019 and continue its fleet A320neos this its first destination in the series “In line with our 5-year strat- said Gulf Air’s Chief Executive and customer experience. modernization year. of new upcoming destinations egy to become the airline of Officer Krešimir Kucko. With the new business model programme by for 2019. Commencing 14 June choice, and in light of the recent Earlier in 2019, Gulf Air an- concept, Gulf Air aims to grow receiving ad- and operating until 15 Septem- adaptation of the new boutique ber 2019, Malaga will be add- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 11

May back in Renault reports Ghosn’s Brussels for Britain’s Labour party wedding to investigators latest Brexit Paris, France Ghosn’s arrest in November showdown in Japan and subsequent in- enault said yesterday it dictment on three charges has Brussels, Belgium signals shift on Brexit Rwould inform investiga- led to renewed scrutiny of his London, United Kingdom tors that its former chief Car- lifestyle and allegations from ritain’s Prime Minister los Ghosn, who is being held his Japanese partners that he BTheresa May returned in Japan on allegations of fi- was greedy. to Brussels yesterday for a ritain’s main opposi - nancial misconduct, person- It has also exposed rifts be- showdown with EU leaders. tion Labour party has ally benefited from a corporate tween Nissan and French car- May is to demand that Bsignalled it could back sponsorship deal. maker Renault which, together Brussels agree on the need Prime Minister Theresa May’s The latest allegations con- with Mitsubishi Motors, make to change the so-called Brexit deal if she commits to cern Ghosn’s lavish marriage up the world’s top-selling auto “backstop” for the Irish closer future ties with the EU at the Chateau de Versailles manufacturing group. border in the withdrawal after leaving the bloc. outside Paris in October 2016. The Japanese firms jetti- agreement, so that Britain In a letter sent to May as she According to a report in the soned Ghosn almost immedi- cannot be “trapped” in the meets EU leaders in Brussels Figaro newspaper, the opera- ately but Renault waited much bloc against its will. yesterday, Labour leader Jer- tors of the palace waived the longer and the tycoon even- Juncker, the president of emy Corbyn suggested her ef- usual 50,000-euro ($57,000) tually resigned as chairman the European Commission, forts to modify the deal itself fee for the reception at the and CEO. told reporters that May al- to amend or remove the contro- 17th-century Grand Trianon In an interview with AFP ready knows and accepts versial “backstop” arrangement complex as part of a sponsor- last week, Ghosn said Nissan’s that the Union will not reo- on the Irish border would fail. Britain’s opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn listening at the ship deal between Versailles probe into his alleged miscon- pen talks on the deal. But he said that if she secured begining of a debate in the House of Commons and Renault. duct was a “trap”, “plot” and a changes to an accompanying The firm’s internal audits “story of betrayal”. political declaration on future mitments to maintain Britain’s EU’s determination to keep the “identified that a contribution ties before Britain leaves the participation in EU agencies backstop, but said that a rela- of 50,000 euros, under a spon- Bank of England EU on March 29, then his party and funding programmes, and tionship along the lines he has sorship agreement signed with could support the agreement. continued access to security suggested “would make it far the Chateau de Versailles, was slashes UK outlook The changes include a com- databases and the European less likely that any backstop allocated to Mr. Ghosn’s per- London United Kingdom mitment to a “permanent and Arrest Warrant. arrangements would ever be sonal benefit”, Renault said in comprehensive” UK-EU cus- “My colleagues and I look needed”. its statement. he Bank of England toms union, in which Britain forward to discussing these Labour MPs who oppose Ghosn threw an extrava - Tslashed its forecast for has a “say” on future EU trade proposals with you further, Brexit responded with fury to gant Marie Antoinette-themed UK growth this year to 1.2 deals. May has repeatedly re- in the constructive manner in the plan. “Seriously? Offering to wedding party at Versailles percent from 1.7pc, blam- jected this idea, saying a cus- which they are intended, with help Tory govt enable Brexit?” to celebrate his second mar- ing the downgrade on a toms union would stop Britain the aim of securing a sensible tweeted Chris Leslie. riage which featured actors in global economic slowdown signing its own trade deals, one agreement that can win the “When the jobs go and rev- 18th-century clothing. and Brexit. “UK economic of the advantages of Brexit. support of parliament and bring enues for services dry up as a growth slowed in late 2018 Labour also wants “close the country together,” he wrote. result, Labour’s leadership will and appears to have weak- alignment” with the EU’s single May’s Brexit deal was re - have zero right to complain.” ened further in early 2019,” market, underpinned by shared jected by MPs in the House of Another, Chuka Umunna, the central bank said after institutions and obligations. Commons last month, but a ma- added: “This is not opposition, the BoE said after keeping Corbyn said there should jority then voted to send her it is the facilitation of a deal its main interest rate at also be “dynamic alignment on back to Brussels to renegotiate which will make this country ArcelorMittal builds profits even as 0.75pc. rights and protections”, com- the backstop. Corbyn noted the poorer.” steel shipments slip Paris, France positive momentum for Arce- lorMittal” as it made a couple Thomas Cook launches review of airline division Amazon changes biz he world’s top steelmak- of acquisitions and regained its Ter, ArcelorMittal, said investment grade rating from London, United Kingdom structures in India Thursday it boosted profit last credit agencies. “We are at an early stage in Reuters | New Delhi year even though shipments He noted the company also ritish travel firm Thomas this review process which will dipped, before adding that it improved its profitability, with BCook yesterday launched a consider all options to enhance mazon.com Inc’s India expects demand to rise this its operating earnings per review of its airline after post- value to shareholders and in- Awebsite has returned year. tonne of steel rising to $107 ing a worsening quarterly loss tensify our strategic focus. after the online retail gi - The company’s net profit from $82 in 2017. on challenging trade. “We will provide an update ant changed its business rose by 12.7 percent to $5.1 bil- “We expect further, mod- The company, which offers on this process in due course.” structures to comply with lion (4.5 billion euros). erate global steel demand package holidays to northern Thomas Cook’s airline busi- new federal e-commerce While sales climbed 10.7 growth this year,” added Europeans looking for summer ness operates a fleet of 103 curbs. percent to $76 billion, that was Mittal. sunshine, has decided to focus aircraft, about one quarter of Amazon was forced to largely due to an increase in ArcelorMittal has made con- more on hotels. which serve long-haul des - remove hundreds of thou- steel prices as the company’s siderable efforts to reduce its “We are today announcing a tinations. It has however re- sands of items sold by top shipments dipped 1.6 percent debt in recent years, and the strategic review of our group duced 2019 capacity in the face vendors Cloudtail and Ap- by volume. company plans to reduce it to airline,” said chief executive of challenging conditions, as pario as it indirectly held Chief executive Lakshmi less than $6 billion from $10.2 Peter Fankhauser in a results holidaymakers eye economic 49 percent equity stakes in Mittal called 2018 “a year of at the end of December 2018. Peter Fankhauser statement. uncertainty arising from Brexit. both firms. Qantas cancels Airbus order Italy’s policies likely to hurt the poorest: IMF Sydney, Australia planes. “Following discussions Rome, Italy payments on the public debt, the ustralian flag carrier Qan- with Airbus, Qantas has second biggest in the eurozone. Atas yesterday confirmed it now formalised its decision he economic policies of The IMF report praised the would not take up eight Airbus not to take eight additional TRome’s populist govern- coalition government’s “objec- A380s already ordered -- the A380s that were ordered in ment make Italy vulnerable to tive to improve economic and latest blow for the European 2006,” a Qantas spokesperson a crisis of market confidence, social outcomes (as) welcome”. airspace firm. said. with the poorest likely to suf- But it added that the only sus- In a statement, Sydney-based “These aircraft have not fer the most, the IMF warned tainable way of achieving such Qantas said it would focus in- been part of the airline’s fleet Wednesday. goals was through “faster poten- stead on refurbishing its ex- and network plans for some “The authorities’ policies tial growth” that would require isting 12 Airbus super-jumbo time.” could leave Italy vulnerable to structural reforms, “a credible a renewed loss of market confi- fiscal consolidation” and strong- dence,” an International Mone- er bank balance sheets. tary Fund annual report on the The coalition government country said. of the anti-establishment Five European airport passenger number “Italy could then be forced Star Movement (M5S) and the into a notable fiscal contraction, League party was forced to wa- hits 2.34 bn: ACI pushing a weakening economy ter down its ambitious and cost- Paris, France more than 500 airports in 45 into a recession. The burden Italy’s Interior Minister and deputy PM Matteo Salvini (C) delivers a speech in ly budget in December to avoid countries. would fall disproportionately on the tunnel of the TAV high-speed train line between Italy and France, during a being punished by the EU Com- he number of people using The number of passengers visit to the building site in Chiomonte, northwestern Italy the vulnerable,” the IMF added. mission and financial markets. TEuropean airports set a grew by 6.1 per cent, down Deputy Prime Minister Mat- The IMF report emphasised record last year but growth from an 8.5-percent rise in teo Salvini, head of the far-right my, the eurozone’s third largest, estimate of 1.0 percent Wednesday that Italy “needs to slowed compared with 2017, 2017, a statement said. League party, scoffed at the contracted in the fourth quarter The European Commission tackle long-standing structural the Airports Council Inter- Europe’s five biggest air- report, saying it would “bring of 2018, which meant the coun- is tipped to lower its Italian impediments to productivity national Europe (ACI) said ports added 16.5 million pas- happiness” to Italy because the try was in a technical recession. growth forecast on Thursday, growth. Wednesday. sengers, but faced “capacity IMF has “always predicted the The fund expects the Italian and slower growth could spell “This includes decentralising The total number of pas - limitations, intensifying hub opposite of what happens”. economy to grow by no more trouble for Italy, where around the wage bargaining regime, lib- sengers at European airports competition and hub by-pass On January 31, official data than 0.6 percent this year, well 20 per cent of national output eralising service markets, and reached 2.34 billion according developments as well as airline showed that the Italian econo- below the government’s own is swallowed up each year by improving the business climate.” to the group, which represents strikes,” the ACI said. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 12

Total makes ‘significant’ offshore S.Africa EU cuts eurozone growth forecast gas find ferences between Brussels and of the anti-establishment Five Cape Town, South Africa Now expecting Rome about the government’s Star Movement (M5S) and the • spending plans this year. League party was already forced rench energy giant To- growth of 1.3pc The commission, the EU’s ex- to water down its ambitious Ftal announced yesterday ecutive arm, is now expecting budget in December to avoid it had found “significant” A significant cut growth of 1.3 per cent in the eu- being punished by the EU Com- gas off the southern coast from• 1.9pc predicted rozone this year, a significant mission and financial markets. of South Africa, a discovery in November cut from 1.9pc predicted in No- The latest growth forecast expected to boost the na- vember. may force Italy to again review tion’s struggling economy. It said the full European Un- its spending plans for 2019 in “Total has made a signifi- Full European ion would grow by 1.5pc instead order to satisfy Brussels and as- cant gas condensate discov- Union• would grow of the earlier 1.9pc. suage investors. ery on the Brulpadda pros- by 1.5pc instead of The health of the German “The commission will contin- pects,... in the Outeniqua the earlier 1.9pc. economy is fast emerging as a ue to monitor closely the situa- Basin, 175 kilometres off the worry for the EU as slumping de- tion in Italy,” said EU Economic southern coast of South Af- mand for foreign cars in China Affairs Commissioner Pierre rica,” it said in a statement. Brussels, Belgium takes a toll on Europe’s export Moscovici, who handles the Total’s CEO Patrick Pouy- powerhouse. European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis fraught negotiations with Rome. anne said the potential he European Commis- The commission said Europe Moscovici, a former French quantities “could be around sion sharply cut its euro- is facing international head- mission Vice President Valdis cession, but a huge cut from the finance minister, warned that one billion barrels of global Tzone growth forecast for winds that have now taken the Dombrovskis. 1.2pc forecast late last year. France was also caught in the resources, gas and conden- 2019 yesterday as an unexpect- steam out of a post-crisis recov- “The possibility of a disrup- Slower growth spells big trou- cooldown, especially after a sate light oil”. ed slowdown in Germany and ery in the eurozone. tive Brexit creates additional ble for populist-led Italy, where wave of “yellow jacket” protests protests in France weigh on the The slowdown “reflects ex- uncertainty,” he added. huge amounts of government hit the country in December. economy in Europe. ternal factors, such as trade Another problem is Italy, money are swallowed up each In France, the European ex- The EU also cut Italy’s growth tensions and the slowdown in which the commission said year to help pay down about two ecutive now expects growth of German industrial rate to a five-year low, a situation emerging markets, notably in would grow by a paltry 0.2pc trillion euros in public debt. 1.3pc in 2019, compared to 1.6pc production that risks reopening bitter dif- China,” said European Com- this year, still better than a re- Rome’s coalition government in its autumn forecasts. disappoints in December Twitter profit soars Frankfurt am Main, Ger- many as user base shrinks Washington, United States ndustrial production in Alba reports Q4 results IGermany fell back in De- witter said yesterday cember, official data showed Tprofits rose sharply in yesterday, in the latest of a the fourth quarter, lifted by series of signs pointing to Improved safety gains in advertising despite slowdown in Europe’s larg- • a drop in its global user base. est economy. performance by The short-messaging Output fell 0.4 per cent recording a 50pc drop in platform said it posted a month-on-month, federal Lost Time Injuries YoY $255 million profit in the statistics authority Desta- final three months of 2018, tis said in figures adjusted Production topped compared with $91 million for seasonal and calendar • a year earlier, as revenues effects -- well short of a 0.9 1,011,101 MT (+3pc YoY) rose 24 percent to $909 percent rebound forecast by million. analysts. Sales volume But Twitter’s base of Looking to different areas reached• 1,012,548 monthly active users de- of manufacturing, only cap- MT (+3.5pc YoY) clined to 321 million -- a ital goods makers increased drop of nine million from a production, with a boost of year earlier and five million 0.9pc. TDT | Manama from the prior quarter. Meanwhile producer Alba board meeting Twitter said it would stop goods firms shed 0.4pc and luminium Bahrain (Alba) using the monthly user base consumer goods makers 0.5 yesterday announced versus BD252.7m (US$ 672.2m) (US$ 358.1m) a decrease of 36pc “2018 was a challenging year metric and instead report pc. Afinancial results for its in Q4 2017, a drop of 16pc YoY. YoY. with the unprecedented spike “monetizable” daily active Elsewhere in industry, fourth quarter saying that its Loss per Share in the fourth Total sales/revenues reached in Alumina prices which sig- users in the US and world- energy suppliers’ output top-line and bottom-line for quarter was fils 13 versus earn- BD 911.3m (US$ 2.4 billion), nificantly impacted our bot- wide. Using that measure, was flat, while construction 2018 quarter were impacted pri- ing per share fils 16 in Q4 2017. up by 6pc YoY, compared tom-line. Despite the impact Twitter showed a base of companies reported 4.1 per- marily by lower sales’ revenue For the full year of 2018, Alba’s to BD 857.8m ( US$ 2.3bn) of higher Alumina prices, Alba 126 million worldwide, up cent lower production. and higher Alumina prices. net income stood at BD 59.8m in 2017. was able to deliver solid results nine percent over the year. The index showing lower The company reported a net (US$ 158.9m), down by 35pc Commenting on the results, on the back of our Project Ti- “Our efforts to improve industrial activity follows loss of BD 17.5 million (US$ 47m) YoY, compared to BD 92.5m (US$ Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij tan Cost Improvement Pro - health have delivered im- up a Wednesday release re- in the fourth quarter of 2018 245.9m) in 2017. Earnings per Al Khalifa, Chairman of Alba’s gramme,” he added. portant results, and new vealing falling orders among versus a net income of BD 23.4m share were fils 42 versus fils 65 Board of Directors, said “De- Looking ahead, Shaikh Daij product features like a sin- manufacturing firms, the (US$ 62.4m) for the same period for 2017. spite the significant volatility in said that the company will con- gle switch to move between backbone of the German in 2017, down by 175pc YoY. Alba’s top-line and bot - the financial markets, Alba had a tinue to focus to improve safety, latest and most relevant economy. Gross Loss for the quarter tom-line performances were strong finish in both Safety and Production and Cost along with tweets have been embraced “Given lower orders and was BD 7.4m (US$ 20m) versus attributed to higher sales vol- Production where Alba exceed- commitment to the Safe start-up by the people who use Twit- restrained confidence in- a Gross Profit of BD 37.3m (US$ ume, higher LME price (+7pc ed the 1-million metric tonnes of Line 6. ter,” said chief executive dicators, industrial perfor- 99.2m) in the same quarter of Year-over-Year (YoY)) and par- production mark for the 1st time Alba Management will be Jack Dorsey. mance is likely to remain 2017, down by 120pc YoY. tially offset by higher Alumina in its history. In addition, our holding a conference call on muted,” the economy min- With regards to Q4 total Prices (+34pc YoY). flagship Line 6 project was com- Monday 11 February 2019 to istry commented in a state- sales/revenues, Alba reported Gross Profit was BD 85.9m missioned ahead of schedule on discuss Alba’s performance for ment. BD 211.5m (US$ 562.6m) in 2018, (US$ 228.6m) versus BD 134.6m 13 December 2018”. the 2018 Full-Year Results. Italy denies it will ban Huawei, ZTE from its 5G plans Germany sets new limits on Facebook data collection Reuters | Milan Frankfurt am Main, Germany taly has denied a report one-off agree- asked for their specific consent sition in social networking in ferred to as voluntary consent.” Iit will ban China’s Hua- ment to the so- in both cases, the authority said. Germany, with its 23 million dai- In its own statement, Face- wei Technologies and ZTE ermany’s Federal Com- cial network’s “In future, Facebook will no ly active users representing 95 book said it would appeal the Corp from playing a role Gpetition Office (FCO) said terms and longer be allowed to force its percent of the market -- meaning FCO’s decision. in building its fifth-gen- yesterday it would impose conditions, users to agree to the practically there is no viable alternative ser- “The Bundeskartellamt’s de- eration mobile phone new limits on how Facebook users must unrestricted collection and as- vice for most people. cision misapplies German com- network. collects data from subsidiaries in future be signing of non-Facebook data to That meant that “Facebook’s petition law to set different rules “We have no intention of Whatsapp and Instagram, as Facebook their Facebook user accounts,” conduct represents above all a that apply to only one company,” adopting any such initia- well as third-party websites CEO Mark FCO chief Andreas Mundt said so-called exploitative abuse,” the the California firm said, adding tives,” the industry ministry with embedded Facebook fea- Zuckerberg in a statement. authority argued. that “we face fierce competition said in a statement. tures such as “Like” buttons. “If users do not consent, Face- “The only choice the user has in Germany” from the likes of Earlier on Thursday Ital- Rather than requiring book may not exclude them from is either to accept the compre- YouTube, Snapchat and Twitter. ian daily La Stampa cited users to accept that its services and must refrain hensive combination of data or Rather than the FCO, the Irish senior government sources such data can be from collecting and merging to refrain from using the social Commission should be oversee- as saying Rome was ready to folded into their data from different sources.” network,” Mundt said. ing Facebook’s use of data as the use special powers to termi- Facebook ac - The FCO found that Face- “In such a difficult situation company’s European HQ is based nate contracts involving the counts under a book has a “dominant” po- the user’s choice cannot be re- in Dublin. Chinese operators. 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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JACKSON 14-THE MULE (PG-15) (CRIME/DRAMA/THRILLER) 1- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.45 + 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/ 13-MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (PG-15) CLINT EASTWOOD, BRADLEY COOPER, TAISSA FARMIGA FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR FROM THURSDAY 07TH 7.30 PM ONWARDS: 11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 FRI) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 PM + 12.00 MN (DRAMA/ACTION/BIOGRAPHY) + 8.15 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT (IMAX 2D): 9.15 + 11.45 PM KANGANA RANAUT, DANNY DENZONGPA, SURESH OBEROI FROM THURSDAY 07TH 7.30 PM ONWARDS: 3.00 + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) 15-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- DAILY AT: 3.15 + 8.45 PM 7-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) 6-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 2-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 6.00 PM 8-YATRA (PG-13) (TELGU/ MALAYALAM) NEW 7-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) 1-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) NEW MAMMOOTTY, MAHESH ACHANTA, RAJSEKHAR ANING KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI SEEF (II) LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN FROM THURSDAY 07TH 10.30 PM ONWARDS: DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 12.00 + 1.30 + 2.30 + 4.00 + 5.00 + 6.30 + WADI AL SAIL THURS/FRI) 7.30 + 9.00 + 10.00 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) DAILY AT (TELGU):1.30 + 6.30 + 11.30 PM 1-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVEN- 1-COLD PURSUIT (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA) NEW FROM THURSDAY 07TH 10.30 PM ONWARDS: TURE/COMEDY) NEW 8-AQUAMAN (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 2-YATRA (PG-13) (TELGU) NEW LIAM NEESON, EMMY ROSSUM, LAURA DERN DAILY AT (MALAYALAM): 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 9.15 + 9.30 + 11.30 JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, NICOLE KIDMAN DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM MAMMOOTTY, MAHESH ACHANTA, RAJSEKHAR ANING + 11.45 PM + 12.00 MN 9-9 (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM DAILY AT (3D): 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM FROM THURSDAY 07TH 10.30 PM ONWARDS: PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN, PRAKASH RAJ, MAMTA DAILY AT (TELGU):11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.30 PM 2-THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (G) (ANIMATION/ACTION/AD- MOHANDAS 9-HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN FROM THURSDAY 07TH 10.30 PM ONWARDS: VENTURE/COMEDY) NEW WORLD (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 2-THE PRODIGY (18+) (THRILLER/HORROR) NEW DAILY AT: 3.00 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM *- TAYLOR SCHILLING, JACKSON ROBERT SCOTT, PETER MOONEY DAILY AT (MALAYALAM): 2.00 + 7.00 PM + 12.00 MN CHRIS PRATT, ELIZABETH BANKS, WILL ARNETT JCATE BLANCHETT, JONAH HILL, GERARD BUTLER DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 PM DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM 10-DHILLUKU DHUDDU 2 (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW + (12.30 MN THUR/FRI) 3- KUMBALANGI NIGHT (PG-13) (MALAYALAM) NEW DAILY AT (3D): 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 PM SANTHANAM, DEEPTI, SHRITHA SIVADAS FAHADH FAASIL, SHANE NIGAM, SOUBIN SHAHIR 10-REPLICAS (PG-15) (SCI-FICTION/THRILLER) DAILY AT: 12.30 + 5.45 PM 3-THE DEBT COLLECTOR (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER) FROM THURSDAY 07TH 7.30 PM ONWARDS: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 3-THE PRODIGY (18+) (THRILLER/HORROR) NEW KEANU REEVES, ALICE EVE, THOMAS MIDDLEDITCH NEW 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM TAYLOR SCHILLING, JACKSON ROBERT SCOTT, PETER MOONEY DAILY AT: 2.45 + 7.15 + 11.45 PM 11-SPIDER MAN INTO THE SPIDER VERSE (PG) (ANI- SCOTT ADKINS, LOUIS MANDYLOR, VLADIMIR KULICH DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM MATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM + 4- 9 (PG-15) (MALAYALAM) NEW 11-DESTROYER (15+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) HAILEE STEINFELD, NICOLAS CAGE, MAHERSHALA ALI PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN, PRAKASH RAJ, MAMTA MOHANDAS 4-THE DEBT COLLECTOR (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER) NEW NICOLE KIDMAN, SEBASTIAN STAN, LUKE PASQUALINO DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): 11.45 PM DAILY AT: 1.15 + 6.30 + 11.45 PM SCOTT ADKINS, LOUIS MANDYLOR, VLADIMIR KULICH DAILY AT: 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM 4-VS. (15+) (DRAMA/MUSICAL) NEW DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM 12-MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (PG-15) CONNOR SWINDELLS 5-DHILLUKU DHUDDU 2 (PG-15) (TAMIL) NEW (DRAMA/ACTION/BIOGRAPHY) 12-JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) (COMEDY/ DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 SANTHANAM, DEEPTI, SHRITHA SIVADAS 5-THE UPSIDE (PG-15) (COMEDY/DRAMA) KANGANA RANAUT, DANNY DENZONGPA, SURESH OBEROI ACTION/ADVENTURE) MN DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 4.00 + 9.15 PM KEVIN HART, BRYAN CRANSTON, NICOLE KIDMAN DAILY AT: 1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLENKO, EMMA THOMPSON 5-AT ETERNITY’S GATE (PG-13) (DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM NEW 6-NJHAN PRAKASHAN (PG) (MALAYALAM) 13-URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/ WILLEM DAFOE, RUPERT FRIEND, OSCAR ISAAC FAHAD FAZIL, NIKHILA VIMAL 6-NADI ELREGAL EL SERI (PG-15) (ARABIC/COMEDY) DRAMA) 13-RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) (ANIMATION/ DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM VICKY KAUSHAL, KIRTI KULHARI, PARESH RAWAL ADVENTURE/COMEDY) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM KARIM ABDULAZIZ, GHADA ADEL, MAJDE ALKIDDAWI DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 PM JOHN C. REILLY, SARAH SILVARMAN, GAL GADOT DAILY AT: 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM 6-AMAVAS (15+) (HINDI/HORROR/ROMANTIC/ SAAR

MISSING PETS Movie Review Liam Neeson plows through ‘Cold Pursuit’

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Nick Jonas to return for ‘Jumanji’ sequel IANS | Los Angeles Jennifer Aniston op singer Nick Jonas is returning to the se- Pquel of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, reprising his role as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough. The plot of the film is being kept under isn’t worried about wraps. Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan are also set to return and Awkwafina is in final negotiations for a significant role, reports variety.com. Danny DeVito and Danny Glov- turning 50 er have also joined the cast, and the four teens from the first film Los Angeles (Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Ise- honour and respect. for Jen- man, Morgan Turner, Alex Wolff ) After cementing her name in the Hol- nifer. are also returning. hile most women lywood hall of fame as Rachel Green on The California girl has Jennifer Jake Kasdan returns to direct dread the thought Friends, Jen went from professional endured her fair share of Aniston from a screenplay he co-wrote Wof turning 50, strength to strength appearing in hit heartache and personal with Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Jennifer Aniston is an excep- movies including Horrible Bosses, The sadness in the sharp glare of Pinkner. The yet-untitled mov- tion to the rule. Bounty Hunter, Bruce Almighty and the public eye, trials which ie will open on December 13, a Hollywood’s sweetheart will We’re the Millers. started with her very pub- week before “Star Wars: Epi- mark a half century since her Her recent project, the Netflix fea- lic divorce from Brad Pitt in sode IX” launches. birth on February 11, and the ture film Dumplin’, will be followed by 2005. “Jumanji: Welcome to the former Friends star has been a further two Netflix movies as well as A decade later the world Jungle” was a sequel to the vocal about how much she’s a 10-part TV comedy with Reese With- wished Jen-An well on her 1995 hit “Jumanji”, starring looking forward to it. erspoon and Steve Carrell. relationship with Justin Robin Williams. Set in the pres- In an interview with US Week- According to Forbes, the Los Ange- Theroux but their seeming- ent day, the reboot follows four ly, Jen said: “I don’t think life les native is worth an estimated $200 ly happily ever after crum- high school students placed in stops after 50 - if anything, it gets million and has consistently ranked bled in another divorce in detention together. The quar- more and more exciting.” on the list of 100 Most Powerful Ac- 2017. tet is assigned to the school’s The A-list actress went on to say tresses in Hollywood for the past Jennifer has spoken can- basement and then transported Nick she dislikes the way aging is dis- decade. didly about her romance into the Jumanji board game Jonas cussed, particularly in the enter- But despite her incredible success, woes, slamming the media after they activate the discard- tainment industry, and believes we movie star looks and flawless physique, for repeatedly shaming her ed game. should celebrate the process with life hasn’t always been straight forward single status. Cardi B says Offset suggested Let me live: Kendall on being marriage counselling shamed for acne Los Angeles about who Cardi’s next love con- nection would be. It turns out IANS | Los Angeles it, and I’m not gonna let some- ardi B and Offset may be she wasn’t exactly looking to thing so little as acne stop me. C“working things out,” jump into a new relationship. eality television star and model Kendall “I was feeling good about but the rapper has made “If you think Imma auto - RJenner is still feeling the pain from myself, and then when it clear that was her de- matically hop onto you after the abuse she received online for acne people say mean things cision — and hers alone. a marriage, that just means you break-out during the 2018 Golden Globe I’m like, ‘I know I In a new interview think I’m a sleaze. And I’m not. I Awards. have a zit. I know with Harper’s Bazaar have a kid — I have to show an exam- Kendall told Allure magazine that she I’m breaking out. for their March issue, the ple…Just because I’m out there doesn’t felt she had to attend the 2018 Golden You guys don’t “Money” rapper opened up mean that I have to be whorish,” Globe Awards and did not want to stay have to keep about her choice to leave her she explains. at home. But she did not expect her com- pointing it out. I husband late last year. “I feel like my life is a fairy plexion issues to become a talking point, obviously see that, “I decided on my tale and I’m a princess — reports aceshowbiz.com. but let me live!”. own,” she says. “No - rags to riches, people try- “I mean, it’s something that I look at my- Kendall said she is body makes my de - ing to sabotage. Before, I self in the mirror every day and see. I don’t not as thick skinned as cisions about my life cared about everything want it there, but you have to deal with people think she is and but me. I didn’t want — relationship, gossip,” what you have right in front of you, and I “cries endlessly for days” to go to marriage she admits. had to deal with it,” the 23-year-old said. when critics are mean to counselling. He “Now I don’t feel She added: “It was probably a once in a her. suggested it, but like I have the time to lifetime thing for me to go to the Golden “I have had to become it’s like, ‘I don’t please people. I don’t Globes. I don’t know if I’ll ever go again stronger through it. I mean, want to go.’ There’s care about anything ‘cause that’s not usually my event to go to. don’t get me wrong, I am not no counsellor or anymore—just my And so I went and I was super excited about Kendall superhuman. nothing that could career and Jenner make me change my my kid. mind.” Well, I care After the pair split in early about my career December amid rumours of because of my the Migos star’s infidelity, money.” Dwayne Johnson tells why he’s fans began to speculate Cardi B not hosting Oscars 2019

IANS | Los Angeles variety.com. Dwayne “Ah mahalo dude, I was their first choice to host Johnson ctor Dwayne Johnson says he this year, and my goal was to make it the most fun Awas approached to host the and entertaining Oscars ever. We all tried hard, but Oscars this year, but his shooting couldn’t make it work since I’m shooting ‘Jumanji’. schedule of “Jumanji: Welcome to Academy and I were super bummed but maybe one the Jungle” interfered with the plan. day down the road,” he wrote. In response to a fan on Twitter, The Oscars will presumably rely more heavily on the actor explained that he was the presenters this year as the show is without a host Academy’s first choice to host the for the first time in 30 years. This comes after the show this year, but due to filming Academy’s pick - Kevin Hart - became embroiled commitments for his upcoming in a controversy due to past homophobic tweets. For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 “Jumanji” sequel, he was unable to The 91st Academy Awards will be held on Feb- follow through with the gig, reports ruary 24 here and will air in India on Star Movies. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 15

Deaf federation formed City can retain title: Guardiola TDT | Manama haikh Nasser bin Ham- Sad Al Khalifa, repre - Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus put Manchester City back on top sentative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works for City to claim their second. and Youth Affairs, Su - Man City sink preme Council for Youth • Title intrigue and Sports Chairman, and Everton to knock Kevin De Bruyne played in Bahrain Olympic Commit- Liverpool off Jesus, whose initial run was tee President, has issued a the top spot blocked by Jordan Pickford, decision, forming a board only for the ball to sit up kindly of directors for the recent- AFP | London for the Brazilian to head into an ly-announced Bahrain Deaf open goal. Federation. That was enough to stretch The new federation will ep Guardiola insisted City’s goal advantage to seven be responsible for oversee- Manchester City’s 2-0 over Liverpool and set up an in- ing the plans, programmes Pvictory at Everton proved triguing weekend, when Klopp’s and activities dedicated for they are determined to win their team must face Bournemouth people with hearing impair- title fight with Liverpool as the 24 hours before the leaders host ment. champions returned to the top Chelsea on Sunday. This decision was as per of the table on Wednesday. “We have started the week reviewing the associations It was a far from inspired per- well, (beating) Arsenal and here, and social, cultural clubs formance from City at Goodison now comes a big, big test, a big and private bodies in the Park, but goals from Aymeric goal,” Guardiola said. field of youth and sports Laporte and Gabriel Jesus en- “Chelsea are an exceptional promulgated by legislative sured they knocked Liverpool team who have had seven days decree No. 21 of 1989, as out of pole position on goal dif- to prepare. We have to prepare amended. ference. Aymeric Laporte scores Manchester City’s opener past Jordan Pickford in first-half stoppage-time well. Liverpool had occupied first “It really is a final for us this place since December 8, but didn’t happen,” Guardiola said. a free-kick, needlessly conceded weekend. If we are able to take now the pressure is on Jurgen “We gave an incredible game by Idrissa Gueye as he slid in late these points, it is a huge step Health Ministry sets up Klopp’s side just five weeks after against Liverpool. These players on Fernandinho, and taken by forward.” program on Sports Day they could have moved 10 points have shown incredible desire We gave an David Silva. Having survived a test of their clear of City. and performances for the last incredible game The Spanish midfielder curled nerve at Everton, City have no TDT | Manama With Liverpool showing signs two years. How could I question against Liverpool. in a perfect delivery which time to rest on their laurels. of nerves after two successive them? These players have found Laporte unmarked, and But Guardiola insisted he he Ministry of Health draws damaged their bid for a “We have played one more shown incredible only eight yards from goal, for a won’t complain about the hec- Thas joined other par- first English title since 1990, game. but it’s the best we can desire and solid finish. tic schedule. ties in supporting the high- City took advantage in a fixture do. The reality is one month ago performances for It was the 16th consecutive “I used to listen to what old- ly-anticipated 2019 Bahrain which was brought forward due we could have been 10 points be- league and cup game in which er managers – Sir Alex Fergu- Sports Day, scheduled for to their League Cup final date hind when we played Liverpool. the last two years. Guardiola’s side has scored a son, Rafa Benitez – what they February 12. with Chelsea later this month. “A few days ago we could have How could I question first half goal, a run dating back said and complained about the The event is organized for It was a crucial victory and been seven points behind. Now them? to their first league defeat of schedules and nothing hap - the third successive year by City manager Guardiola claimed we are top of the league. That is PEP GUARDIOLA the season at Chelsea in early pened,” he said. the Bahrain Olympic Com- his players have no intention of the best advice, the lesson is – December. “I arrived here so I under - mittee (BOC) in an attempt letting Liverpool off the hook never give up. City struck at the best possible And in the context of the ti- stand the situation. If we played to promote sport among now. “That is a lesson for all ath- time when Laporte headed them tle race, it may yet prove to be just one competition, the sched- the society as a healthy “We come from champions letes. Try to win the games, in front in the second minute of one of the more important al- ule would be better but when lifestyle. and we are in a situation where because life can change imme- first half stoppage-time. though it took until deep into you have to play four you have Representative of the we could have given up but it diately.” The opening goal came from stoppage-time of the second half to adapt. Ministry of Health in the Organising Committee of the event Dr Wafaa Sharbatly said the minis- try is currently preparing Colts rally past Bulls in CBA T25 league its own programe to be presented on the sports TDT | Manama their team to reach the target beat Bahrain Hawks 147/10 day. in 24th over. Binoy took three (Satinder 38, Nabeel 4/22, She said the ministry’s de- umith’s all-round perfor- wickets for Bulls. Anand 3/19) by 55 runs cision was in line with the Smance helped Colts beat Brief Score: Colts CC 177/8 TISCA Stars 131/7 in 20.4 initiative of His Royal High- Bulls by 2 wickets in CBA Divi- in 23.2 overs (Sumith 92, An- overs (Sameer 42, Jahangeer ness the Prime Minister sion D 25 overs league. toney 44, Binoy 3/29) beat 3/13) beat Spartan 130/9 (Far- Prince Khalifa bin Salman Bulls won the toss and elect- Bulls 174/10 (Chandraseka- han 27, Shanmugam 2/21) by Al Khalifa that employees ed to bat. Sumith removed the ran 39, Murugesh 35, Sebas - 3 wickets in all ministries and govern- top three batsmen of Bulls in his tian 32, Sumith 3/34) by 2 Challengers 147/10 (Vidun ment authorities are given 5 over spell that helped his team wickets 44, Rishabh 4/26) beat Young a half-day off on the Sports to restrict Bulls for 174 runs. Other Match Results Blasters 96/10 (Thirumal 20, Day to promote the Bahrain Chandrasekar (39) became the Hempel Paints 96/6 in 15.1 Aneesh 3/14) by 51 runs Sports Day festivities and its top scorer for Bulls. overs (Rashid 26, Arun 3/25) Lantern Lions 155/10 (Anup objectives. Chasing the target, Colts beat Matrix CC 91/10 (Sahfeer 31, Yogi 29, Sham 2/25) beat opener Sumit scored a brilliant 24, Tayyab 3/13) by 4 wickets Bharath Legends 118/10 Asian Shooting Federation presidenShaikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Khalifa receives a commemorative gift during the closing ceremony of the seventh 92 runs and was well supported Suha Travels 202/6in 25 (Praveen 26, Yojesh 3/13, Anan- youth pistol shooting camp at Shaikh Zayed Al Ahmad Olympic Shooting by Antoney (44) that helped overs (Tabrez 84, Adnan 38) ya 3/23) by 37 runs Awareness leaflet Complex, Kuwait. Shaikh Ali distributed the prizes and certificates to issued the participants in the camp, which was held under the auspices of Asian Shooting Federation in cooperation with Kuwait Shooting Club TDT | Manama PSG need extra time to beat minnows he Olympic Academy, Tin cooperation with the BIC Open track and passenger Media, Public Relations and Villefranche in French Cup Marketing Directorate of experiences set for tomorrow the Bahrain Olympic Com- AFP | Paris this weekend before travelling mittee (BOC), has issued an TDT | Manama swiftly by officials. to Old Trafford on February 12 awareness campaign fold- Saturday’s Open Track will aris Saint-Germain required for the first leg of their Champi- ed leaflet on the benefits sensational Saturday of be held from 12noon to 7pm Pextra time to overcome ons League tie with Manchester of walking marking the Anon-stop thrills awaits around BIC’s 4.512-kilometre third-tier Villefranche 3-0 in United. 2019 Bahrain Sports Day, motorsport enthusiasts at Bah- Grand Prix track, the same the last 16 of the French Cup on “It’s normal to have the match scheduled for February rain International Circuit. raced on annually by Formula Wednesday. against Manchester United in 12. One of the most popular ac- 1’s biggest stars. Holders and record 12-time one corner of your head even if Dr. Abdulrahman Sad- tivities on offer at BIC, Open Many exclusive sports cars champions PSG were held in we’re trying to go step by step,” eq Askar, chairman of the Track is a non-competitive and bikes that are rarely ever check at Lyon’s Groupama Sta- said PSG defender Marquinhos. organizing committee, has event that allows drivers to seen on the streets are set to dium until Julian Draxler bun- “You saw the coach looked to given the green light to explore their very own car’s hit the tarmac, many coming dled in a cross from substitute rest some players to best man- print 10,000 copies of the or motorbike’s performance from outside Bahrain, includ- Edinson Cavani on 102 minutes. age the squad. We’re thinking leaflet, 8,000 of which will within a safe, controlled envi- ing from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Moussa Diaby and Cavani about the important dates com- be distributed to Al Ayam ronment. Driver etiquette is of Oman and the UAE. All vehicles sealed victory late on after both PSG’s Moussa Diaby celebrates after ing up.” Newspaper, the sports vil- ultimate importance, so there must first go through scruti- were set up for simple tap-ins scoring a goal with Kylian Mbappe Argentine midfielder Lean- lage at Isa Town Sports City, is no close or aggressive over- neering before being allowed by Kylian Mbappe, who came dro Paredes made his first start ministries and government taking. Overtaking is by invita- to take to the track. Partici - on for Angel Di Maria with an the competition for a fifth time for PSG after his arrival from entities, and at awareness tion between corners and driv- pants must also be wearing the hour gone. in a row. Zenit Saint Petersburg for a re- lectures to be held by the ing is monitored, with poor or appropriate clothing, which PSG will host Dijon in the Thomas Tuchel’s side face ported 47 million euros ($54 Olympic Academy on the dangerous driving dealt with includes closed-toe footwear. quarter-finals as they bid to win Bordeaux at home in the league million). day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 16 Messi unable to inspire Barca winner Barcelona’s Malcom scores against Real Madrid to leave semi-final in the balance

the Frenchman’s run. Lucas Vazquez and Barca had been just as frantic, • with Luis Suarez even tripping Malcom got the goals over his own feet. But they im- as the first leg of the proved and after half an hour, Copa del Rey semi-final KNOW WHAT were in the ascendancy. ended with honours Malcom missed a one-on- one and then became their best very much even player for a period, crossing for Barcelona’s Argen- Rakitic to head against the bar Lionel Messi came tinian forward Lionel and teeing up Suarez to sting the on• for the final half- Messi (C) vies for hands of Keylor Navas. hour at the Camp Nou the ball with Real The home fans called Messi’s Madrid’s Brazilian name at the start of the second midfielder Casemiro half and when he jogged up the AFP | Barcelona touchline shortly before the hour, they roared as if for a goal. eal Madrid gained a Barely 10 seconds had passed They did that soon after too, measure of redemption before Toni Kroos snapped into after an equaliser of chaos and Rat the Camp Nou by hold- Ivan Rakitic, setting the tone for quality in equal measure. Na- ing Barcelona to a 1-1 draw on what was a dominant opening vas rushed out to block Alba Wednesday and taking the up- spell from Madrid. before Suarez curled a brilliant per-hand in the semi-final of Vinicius led the way. He was shot that beat the diving Sergio Copa del Rey. fearless, full of imperfections Ramos but not the post. Neither Lionel Messi nor Ga- and erratic decisions but de - It spilled to Malcom and he reth Bale were named in the livering moments of clarity too still had work to do, 20 yards starting line-ups for this first leg when Madrid were at their most out with white shirts in front. but their replacements filled the Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) vies for the ball with Real Madrid’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro threatening. He found a gap. void as Malcom’s curling shot Messi came on, along with Ar- cancelled out an early opener humiliation here in October, injury, both came on after the plays because I’ve known him Benzema sets up Vazquez turo Vidal, Bale and Casemiro. from Lucas Vazquez. when they were thrashed 5-1, hour but neither could inspire since he arrived,” said Solari. He jinked inside Nelson Se- Vinicius was among those to After an impressive opening a result that caused Julen Lo- a winner. “But an 18-year-old boy playing medo and teed up Kroos before make way, his bright start fading 20 minutes, Madrid were largely petegui to be sacked the follow- Instead, it was Vazquez, and and developing in this way, that producing the cross that created with fatigue. second best in a compelling, if ing day. two youthful Brazilians that took is a surprise.” the goal, an arching ball over Neither side seemed sure how unspectacular, Clasico but the “Comparisons are unhelp- centre stage. Vazquez scored but Malcom was just as unpredict- the head of Jordi Alba, which much to commit for a winner. result leaves them well-placed ful,” said Solari. “But this re - Vinicius Junior, the youngest able and in the end, it was the Karim Benzema tucked back for Messi twice weaved through but heading into the second leg at sult shows how hard the team Real Madrid player to feature 21-year-old’s intervention that Vazquez to poke in. the best chance fell to Bale, who the Santiago Bernabeu on Feb- is working.” in a Clasico this century, was keeps Barca on level terms. Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho received from Benzema after ruary 27. Messi, who had been strug- his team’s greatest threat until “The tie is in the balance,” were both careless in possession Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s skewed For Santiago Solari’s side, a gling with a thigh problem, and the 18-year-old departed in the coach Ernesto Valverde said. “A but Vinicius lacked precision clearance. The goal was open resilient, gutsy display will also Bale, who faces a fight for place second half. draw is a fair reflection,” said to capitalise, first scuttling into but Bale’s touch was heavy and help erase the memory of their after recovering from a calf “I’m not surprised by how he Sergio Busquets. Benzema and then misreading Semedo made a crucial block. Lingard says ‘old school’ Man Vinales blazes to first, Marquez feels pain Utd back under Solskjaer AFP | Sepang, Malaysia

AFP | London Lingard said United, cur- amaha’s Maverick Vinales rently two points behind Ymade a late charge to finish le Gunnar Solskjaer has fourth-placed Chelsea in first on day two of the MotoGP Ohelped bring back “the old the race for Champions pre-season test in Malaysia yes- school Manchester United” League places, were setting terday, while champion Marc and persuaded Jesse Lingard their sights higher for next Marquez slipped to eighth af- that they can mount a Premier season. ter suffering with an injured League title challenge next “We will challenge for shoulder. season. the title next season if Vinales of Spain, who Jose Mourinho’s Decem- we carry on how we are rode 63 laps in Sepang, ber sacking was followed by now,” said the 26-year-old. pulled off an incredible the surprise appointment of “We’re back to ba- performance in the closing Solskjaer until the end of the sics and win- moments to post the campaign. ning games fastest time of 1min The Norwegian has won by grinding 58.897sec. nine of his 10 matches in out results Rival Alex Rins, charge in all competitions, or scoring on a Suzuki, main- with that unbeaten start to life a lot of tained his overnight in the dugout seeing United goals. position and was close the gap on the top four “ A s 0.527 seconds behind Maverick Vinales of Spain and Yamaha Factory Racing heads down a straight during the MotoGP Tests and excite the fans. long as his countryman. “Solskjaer and (assistant) we’re Jack Miller made third with 1min 59.517sec. The I started to feel the energy go his shoulder muscles. Mike Phelan have brought winning a big improvement Australian had ended 11th on down on the shoulder and start- “I can keep riding and riding back the old school Manches- games, on his Ducati to finish Wednesday. ed to lose power and more pain,” in pain but problem is if I have ter United,” the England mid- that’s all Meanwhile MotoGP world he said after ending his test runs a big inflamation ... I lose one fielder told Britain’s Daily Mail that mat- champion Marc Marquez much earlier than planned. week of my recovery,” he said. newspaper. ters.” slipped from first to eighth, But Marquez quickly down- Ducati rider Italian Andrea “They know the league and In the beginning, complaining of pain from his played concerns about not being Dovizioso set the early pace on the club inside out, so to left shoulder after surgery in ready for the opening Qatar race day two but finished fourth, pass that on and get I felt better than December. in March. 0.665sec off the fastest rider. us playing how we yesterday. Then The 25-year-old reigning and “I will not be 100 percent in Englishman Cal Crutchlow, are has been perfect. immediately in five-time champion completed Qatar... but it will not be a big returning from the ankle injury Solskjaer is doing very the 2nd and 3rd runs only 37 laps, fewer than half problem. My target is to arrive that ended his 2018 season early, well, nobody can fault him. I started to feel the the number of laps completed in Argentina 100 percent,” he put up a strong performance on “He got the players backing energy go down on the by some riders. He underwent said, referring to the season’s his LCR Honda to end fifth. him straight away. He told us shoulder and started a four-hour shoulder operation second race on March 31. Valentino Rossi, in his 24th there are big expectations and in December. Marquez also said he was not year of motorcycle grand prix, pressure at this club but we to lose power and “In the beginning, I felt better prepared to push hard during was sixth. have to deal with it and play Jesse Lingard more pain than yesterday. Then immedi- the Sepang test due to fears that The official first pre-season like a real United team.” MARC MARQUEZ ately in the 2nd and 3rd runs it could cause inflammation to test runs ends today.