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Premier to patronise fine arts expo Defendants jailed in Qatar poll meddling case Manama Manama it was informed that the two Bahraini Dinars and 5,000 Qa- is Royal Highness defendants had received cash tari Riyals, without disclosing HPrime Minister Prince he High Criminal Court illegally from abroad. them to the customs officers. Khalifa bin Salman Al Khali- has sentenced a Bahraini One of the defendants was The Public Prosecution con- fa will patronise the Bahrain Tto five years in jail on given the cash to run in the elec- One of the defendants ducted intensive investigations, Annual Fine Arts Exhibi- charges of receiving cash ille- tions and to use it in his electoral was given the cash to took statements from witnesses tion, which will be held at gally from Qatar in order to run campaign. run in the elections and checked the suspects’ bank Ritz Carlton Hotel-Bahrain. in the parliamentary elections The investigation revealed and to use it in his accounts, finding they received This edition has marked last year. He was also ordered that the money would ulti - electoral campaign. money from abroad through a an outstanding rate of par- to pay a BD2,000 fine. mately lead to interference in bank transfer amounting to BD ticipation with applications His accomplice was sen - the domestic affairs of Bah - MR AL HAMMADI 235,804, in addition to the cash exceeding 300, covering tenced to three years in jail rain through exerting negative they carried with them into the various artistic disciplines, along with a fine of BD1,000, influence in a constitutional country. such as paintings, sculp- Attorney General Ahmed Al institution – the parliament- Based on the indisputable ev- tures, photography, instal- Hammadi said. and through taking action that issued to monitor and record investigation findings. idence against them, the two lations, video art and mul- According to the case docu- would serve the interests and the telephone conversations The defendants were arrested men were referred to the High timedia. ments, the Public Prosecution objective of a foreign entity. between the defendants, which upon their return from abroad Criminal Court, Al Hammadi The exhibition will also launched an investigation after Accordingly, an order was confirmed the validity of the carrying cash exceeding 12,000 said. highlight the works of the pioneers of the Bahraini art movement.

New destination for Gulf Air Manama A haven for expats ulf Air, the national car- Grier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, yesterday revealed BBC report features the success saga of expatriates in the Kingdom its first new destination for 2019 being Malaga - Costa recent global report, as the second best del Sol in Spain. The Kingdom was also destination for expatriate workers, af- Commencing on June 14 • ter Germany, leading many key desti- and operating until Septem- appreciated in the fields nations including Singapore and Hong ber 15, 2019, Malaga will be of career security, career Kong. added as a seasonal summer opportunities, progression The Expat Explorer survey, con - destination. and fulfilment. ducted by “HSBC Expat”, the external “In line with our five year banking arm of the HSBC Group, exam- strategy to become the air- ined the way more than 22,000 expats line of choice, and in light of Manama around the world feel about their lives the recent adaptation of the overseas, regarding their experiences, new boutique business mod- he Kingdom is among the best economics and family life. el, we are adding a seasonal places for expatriates in the Expats in the Kingdom were asked destination to cater to sum- Tworld, a report by BBC Arabic about their views regarding work/life mer’s peak travel demand,” said. balance, job security, career progres- said Gulf Air’s Chief Execu- While lauding Bahrain’s work envi- sion, wage growth, among others and 60 tive Officer Krešimir Kučko. ronment, BBC Arabic website, which per cent of the respondents said that the is among the oldest in the world, high- work culture in Bahrain is better than lighted the Kingdom’s ranking, in a Groups of expatriates unwind at their favourite location in Bab Al Bahrain. that their home countries.

SAFETY FIRST DON’T MISS IT Flashing green to bring in traffic signal makeover Royal Guard Manama and Red light. 02 role stressed The purpose of this flashing green is to give additional oads Planning and Design Director at the Minis- warning to the driver to slow down and safely stop before Sophia the robot try of Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning the light turn to Red. This is expected to enhance the 03 to visit Bahrain RKadhim Abdul Latif announced yesterday that the safety and minimise accidents. ministry in co-ordination with the General Directorate The trial will initially be conducted at two intersec- of Traffic of Ministry of Interior will conduct a trial on tions of Al Fateh Highway, Shaikh Daij Avenue at Capital Life in jail for selected traffic signals, by adding flashing green before Governorate and Wali Al Ahed Highway – BDF Hospital 04 terrorists the end of green signals on main roads. at Southern Governorate, he said. He explained that the purpose of the system is to The performance of this modification will be moni- provide additional warning to the motorists before the The purpose is to give additional warning to the driver to slow down tored and evaluated over a period of time and if found signal changes to red. and safely stop before the light turns red. to be of beneficial, will be incorporated on other traffic The proposed system will involve adding a flashing signals installation within the Kingdom. The trial will green light for a period of three seconds at the end of the actual green light and before start of Amber light commence from tomorrow, he added. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 02

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday received His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince of Bahrain and HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan highlighted the two Kingdoms’ long-standing bilateral ties anchored in HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HM King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein’s joint commitment to advance cooperation at all levels. For his part, HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan expressed his appreciation to HRH the Crown Prince of Bahrain for his hospitality that reflects the depth of the two nations’ cooperation. HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan went on praising the remarkable initiatives Bahrain has introduced to accelerate development.

HRH Al Hussein bin Abdullah II being received by HH Shaikh Nasser and HH HRH Al Hussein bin Abdullah II being briefed on the role of Royal Guard. Shaikh Khalid at the Royal Guard Headquarters. Royal Guard role stressed HRH Al Hussein bin Abdullah II receives red carpet welcome at Royal Guard Headquarters Manama

s part of his official visit to the Kingdom, AHis Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan yesterday visited the Royal Guard Headquarters. Upon arrival, HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan and HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman HRH Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman at the EDB office. bin Hamad Al Khalifa were received by HH Major-Gen- HH Shaikh Nasser highlight- logistics and transportation, eral Shaikh Nasser bin Ham- ed the long-standing ties be- ICT, manufacturing and finan- ad Al Khalifa, Command- tween the two nations, under- cial services. er of the Royal Guard; HH pinned by HM King Hamad’s The projects presented are Lieutenant Colonel Shaikh support to advance coopera- worth more than $32 billion, Khalid bin Hamad Al Khali- tion at all levels. and are being implemented in fa, Commander of the Royal Separately, HRH Al Hussein partnership with the private Guard Special Force; and a bin Abdullah II visited the Bah- sector over the next five years. number of senior officers. rain Economic Development HRH Prince Al Hussein HRH the Crown Prince of Board (EDB), in Bahrain Bay. praised the EBD’s leading role Jordan was briefed on the During the visit, HRH Prince in attracting FDI, and support- Royal Guard’s strategies Al Hussein toured the EDB ing the Kingdom’s SME’s, pri- and tactical operations, in premises and was given a brief vate sector, and citizens’ entre- addition to the various pro- by the EDB’s Chief Executive, preneurial skills. grammes introduced to ad- Khaled Al Rumaihi, on Bah- HRH Prince Al Hussein went vance its combat readiness. rain’s FDI strategy, a range of on to stress the importance of HRH the Crown Prince local investment projects and collaborating on this matter. of Jordan, then, toured the opportunities, as well as vari- HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Royal Guard Special Force ous services and facilities pro- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the museum and participated in vided to investors. Minister-in-attendance the a counter-terrorism military A presentation was then Minister of Finance and Na- exercise during which he given regarding important tional Economy, Shaikh Sal- praised the Royal Guard’s projects within the Kingdom’s man bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, advanced operational read- economic priority sectors in- accompanied HRH Prince Al iness. cluding oil and gas, tourism, Hussein during the visit. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 03 LuLu Hypermarket marks National Environment Day

Students with teachers and LuLu executives at the event.

TDT | Manama Day on Monday. plants were distributed to the The initiative was supported couraging greenery is a first step Nature and since they represent As a part of the celebration, nature loving public. by bwallet and Johnson’s Baby towards this. On this occasion, to the future, we want to use this n association with Supreme children who visited Lulu Hyper- Indian School and Multina- products. mark this day Lulu Hypermarket opportunity to sow the seeds of Council for Environment in markets around Bahrain received tional School were among the “At Lulu Hypermarket, we came up with a unique idea called environmental love in them,” said IBahrain LuLu Hypermarket a free plant for them to nurture schools that took part in receiv- always celebrate initiatives to FREE PLANTS for KIDS. Mr Juzer Rupawala, Director, celebrated National Environment and grow them and around 2,500 ing the plants. protect the environment and en- “Since children are closest to LuLu Group International. Sophia the Robot to visit Bahrain Sophia will talk about the future of AI and how it will affect financial services

This is the first time• that Sophia will Artificial Intelligence visit Bahrain, which and other forms of is the latest in a series innovation are going to of firsts for Sophia. fundamentally change how we work and live. She has travelled SAEL AL WAARY the• world and engaged in conversations about artificial intelligence tional celebrity. She has travelled the world and engaged in (AI) and robotics. conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and TDT | Manama the future of the relationship Sophia the Robot…ready for Bahrain visit. between humanity and ro - he world’s most famous bots. In the last year she has robot Sophia will be vis- ing in finance, even if consum- received her first pair of work- Titing Bahrain to attend ers are not aware. I want us ing legs and learned to sing and the third Middle East and Afri- DID as an industry to be ready for play the piano. ca FinTech Forum, which will these changes, and be ready to This is the first time that So- be held on 21 February 2019, take advantage of the oppor- phia will visit Bahrain, which under the patronage of the Cen- KNOW tunities they present.” is the latest in a series of firsts tral Bank of Bahrain and hosted AI is increasingly important for Sophia. She was the first by Bank ABC and Arab Financial to banking, but how it will robot to receive citizenship of Services. affect the industry in the fu- a country (Saudi Arabia), and At the MEA FinTech Forum, Sophia was the first robot ture is uncertain. According the first robot to receive an Sophia will talk about the fu- to receive citizenship of to recent research, financial official appointment from the ture of AI and how it will affect a country (Saudi Arabia), services firms are the largest United Nations. financial services, Sophia is investors in AI and will have Sophia has been described particularly well-placed to offer and the first robot spent close to $10 billion by as a “cultural icon” and has insight into the future of artifi- to receive an official 2020. appeared on television pro- cial intelligence, and she will appointment from the More than 75 per cent of grammes including 60 Minutes be joined at the Forum by her United Nations. global finance managers be- (US), Good Morning Britain creator David Hanson, founder lieve that AI will be key to (UK), and The Tonight Show of Hanson Robotics. making their businesses suc- with Jimmy Fallon ( US), as Commenting on Sophia’s par- artificial intelligence and other cessful in future, but only around well as in publications includ- ticipation in the Forum, Sael Al forms of innovation are going to 25pc of banking employees are ing The Guardian, the New Waary, Deputy Group CEO of fundamentally change how we ready to engage fully with AI in York Times, the Wall Street Bank ABC and Chairman of AFS, work and live. the workplace. Journal, and Elle. She has also said: “When I look to the future “Many applications of these Since her activation in 2016, appeared in music videos and of financial services, I know that technologies are already appear- Sophia has become an interna- a feature film.

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The K Hotel hosted a corporate and media cocktail party at KOLORS restaurant. Hussain Al Samahiji, General Manager of The K Hotel thanked and appreciated business associates and media partners for the support. The Cocktail Party was an intriguing gathering for guests from different industries, said the K Hotel. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 04

‘Serial killer’s’ trial Life in jail for terrorists adjourned to review mental health report 12 convicts formed a terror group to carry out crimes against the state Bahraini accused of attacking four and joining a terrorist group. device which she handed over A female suspect They were also convicted of to another suspect to fulfil the Asian men, leaving two of them dead • possessing and making explo- mission. was also recruited sives, possessing fire weapons The court ruled Another suspect was also re- and tasked to receive and ammunition without a li- in the case after cruited and tasked to carry a bag The man was put the remote control cence from the Interior Minister providing the containing explosive materials. on• trial over murder detonation device with the aim to commit a terror suspects with all The Public Prosecution re- I saw an Asian man and robbery charges. riding his cycle and I which she handed over act, training on making and using legal guarantees and lied in substantiating the charg- weapons and explosives and pos- issued its verdict. es on verbal evidences like the decided immediately to another suspect to sessing pornographic materials. witnesses’ testimonies and the The body of the to kill him. The High Criminal Court sen- MR AL HAMMADI suspects’ confession as well as • fulfil the mission. first victim, Indian DEFENDANT tenced seven suspects to life in technical evidences. national Sajat Ali, The suspects were jail and fined one of them BD 500. rorist elements in Bahrain to car- The suspects were referred to • It sentenced two suspects to ten ry out terrorist operations. the fourth High Criminal Court was discovered on tween two vehicles, according referred to the Fourth years in jail and fined each one Two suspects were recruited which heard the case in the pres- March 29 in Tubli. to court details. High Criminal Court, of them BD 500. and tasked to make explosive de- ence of the suspects’ lawyer. The body of the first victim, vices. They were supplied with The court ruled in the case Indian national Sajat Ali, was which heard the It also sentenced a female sus- TDT | Manama case in the presence pect to five years in prison and the needed explosive materials after providing the suspects with discovered on March 29 in fined her BD 500. The eleventh to make them. One of the two all legal guarantees and issued its Tubli. of their lawyer. suspect was handed three years suspects received training in Iraq afore-mentioned verdict. suspected Bahraini In his statement, the defend- in prison and was fined BD 500. on making explosives and using The suspects can challenge serial killer’s case has ant described sneaking up on TDT | Manama The court also fined four sus- fire weapons. the verdict before the Court of Abeen adjourned by the Mr Ali from behind before re- pects BD100, ruled to revoke the Another suspect was recruited Appeals should legal reasons be High Criminal Court until peatedly smashing his head hief of the Terror Crime Bahraini citizenship of all the and tasked to place an explosive provided, Mr Al Hammadi said. February 12, 2019, in order to with the hammer. Prosecution Advocate suspects except the twelfth one device and detonate it near a Bahrain judiciary also permits receive the report on his men- The suspect murdered his CGeneral Chancellor Dr and ordered to confiscate the police centre, in Sitra, on May to challenge the verdict before tal state. second victim, another Indian Ahmed Al Hammadi said the seized items. 19, 2018. the Court of Cassation after- The man is accused of at- national Mohammed Khan, on Fourth High Criminal Court Details of the case show that A female suspect was also re- wards, which is one of the legal tacking four Asian men, leav- April 13 and the method was ruled yesterday in the case of 12 six suspects, at large abroad, cruited and tasked to receive guarantees for any suspect, he ing two of them dead. the same. suspects charged with forming were able to recruit many ter- the remote control detonation added. The 25-year-old man told “On April 13, I saw an Asian investigators that his crimes man riding his cycle. I decid- were driven by hatred that ed immediately to kill him. I stemmed after being sacked brought the hammer from my from his job. car and I drove my car in front Staff award winners honoured “In my latest job I was draw- of him. ing a salary of BD300 monthly, “I waited for him to pass by Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Professor David but I was fired three months me and I pounced on him with Misselbrook and Sports Development and Student Services after joining,” he said, in his the hammer. Specialist, Ahmed Al Mousawi, have been named as the winners statement before prosecutors. “I knew he was dying. I of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University “This caused me to hate ex- moved his body to take out his of Bahrain’s (RCSI Bahrain) annual Dean’s Awards for 2018. patriates because they were wallet from his trousers and it The winners were announced during the annual staff lunch on still working, while I was fired. was empty,” he said. campus, where RCSI Bahrain Vice President presented them with “I, then decided to kill as The suspect was arrested af- a commemorative award for Academic Affairs and Head of School many of them I could.” ter the police launched a man- of Medicine, Professor Joe McMenamin. The event also featured The suspect began his crime hunt following the discovery a speech from RCSI Bahrain President, Professor Sameer Otoom, saga by mugging an Asian man of dead bodies of his victims. in which he highlighted many of the university’s achievements in Karbabad before he drove The man was put on tri- over the last year and paid tribute to staff members for their his car into an Asian man in al over murder and robbery contributions to these achievements. Manama – pinning him be - charges.

Sri Lanka cuisines on menu at Forum on air quality begins Independence Day event TDT | Manama TDT | Manama Science and Innovation Net- and private sector institutions, that we adopt a multi-agency In addition to Sri Lankan Harpreet Kaur work (SIN), aims to develop a where discussions will focus on approach that includes all rele- food, the festival will feature co-ordinated approach to better tackling the effects of outdoor vant stakeholders in addition to he 71st Independence culinary delights from India, he British Embassy Bah- understand Bahrain’s key air air pollution, enhancing mon- hearing from those leading in- Day of Sri Lanka will Nepal, Kenya, the Philippines, rain in partnership with quality challenges and build re- itoring and analysis methods, ternational scientists that have Tbe celebrated in foody Thailand, Russia, China and Tthe University of Bah- lationships between the UK and as well as tackling the potential valuable knowledge and studies style with a line-up of cuisine Ethiopia. Entry to the event is rain (UOB), the Supreme Coun- Bahrain institutions for future health effects of air pollution. to share. from around the world at the free. There will also be a free cil for Environment (SCE), the collaboration in air quality pol- “We aim to develop a path “I am delighted that UoB Andalus Park in Gudaibiya. medical camp for the public. United Nations in Bahrain and icy, research and development. towards a cleaner air quality is established as a key part - The Sri Lankan Food Festival The public will also be the British Council commenced Professor Riyad Hamzah, policy through a scientific long- ner in solving these challeng- is being organised by Discover amused with a host of fun- its two-day forum yesterday to President of UOB told Trib- term approach. It is hoped that es through our academics, Islam in association with the filled events, including games, explore research collaboration une,“The forum will bring to- air quality in Bahrain will im- researchers and scientists. I Sri Lankan Unity in Bahrain quizzes and raffle draws. opportunities in air quality. gether leading academics and prove and bring positive ben- would very much like to thank on Friday from 4 pm onwards. Several noted politicians, am- The UK-Bahrain Bilateral Air experts on air pollution from efits to health, well-being, the the level of support from the UK The annual event has grown bassadors from various missions, Quality Forum being held at the British universities and re - environment and the climate.” Embassy, UK science and inno- over the last years and organ- religious personalities and other University of Bahrain, which search councils as well as Bah- “To solve these types of en- vation and all other partners isers expect 25 food and non- dignitaries have confirmed their is led by the UK government’s raini universities, government vironmental issues it is critical involved.” food stalls this year. participation, said organisers.

Restaurant hosts Masterchef

Mewar Restaurant in Galleria Mall hosted an exclusive ‘Curated Culinary Journey’ for guests, featuring the gourmet genius of Masterchef India winner Nikita Gandhi. Nikita holds the unbeaten record for being the youngest and only vegetarian winner of the popular TV cookery competition. She conducted a MasterClass for Mewar’s special guests and, with the chefs of Mewar, presented a seven-course meal, complete with starter, main course, dessert and palate-cleansers and a contemporary take on Indian fusion cuisine from her signature recipe collection. 05 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 world

Suspected Paris arsonist ‘just Trump vows to outspend released from psychiatric ward’ Russia sans missile pact

United States last week• started the process of exiting the Intermediate- Range Nuclear Forces A fire in a building in Erlanger street in the 16th arrondissement in Paris, that (INF) Treaty killed 10 people shooting out of windows and The INF treaty Paris, France firemen climbing narrow lad- banned• all missiles ders to rescue terrified resi- with a range of 500 he woman suspected dents, some dressed only in Tof setting fire to a Paris pyjamas, from the top of the to 5,500 kilometers apartment building in which eight-storey block. (310 to 3,400 miles) 10 people died had only just The suspected arsonist, who been released from a psychi- was immediately detained, is Washington, United States atric ward, sources close to the currently being held in a police investigation said yesterday. psychiatric facility. resident Donald Trump US President Donald Trump greets Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, alongside Vice President Mike Pence, as he arrives The woman in her 40s, who She was “intoxicated when vowed Tuesday that the to deliver the State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC lived in the building, is un - detained and attempting to set PUnited States would out- derstood to have been treated fire to a car,” police said. spend Russia on missiles with- Cold War as last Soviet leader a dozen times in psychiatric The woman had already out a fresh international accord ‘Eliminate HIV’ within 10 years Mikhail Gorbachev and US pres- facilities. In late January she been in trouble with police, after he ditched a landmark ident Ronald Reagan sought to was released from Sainte-Anne including once for causing Washington, United States Cold War treaty. AIDS in America and beyond.” ease European fears of an arms psychiatric hospital in Paris, damage by fire, but she was Trump’s warning during Some 38,000 people were race that would destroy their sources said. never convicted. his annual State of the Union resident Donald Trump infected with HIV in the Unit- cities. The fire on the upper floors She had repeated run-ins address cemented fears of an Pused his State of the Union ed States in 2017, according to Russian President Vladimir of the building on Rue Er - with a neighbour, who is a fire- emerging arms race, with Russia address to call for a bipartisan government statistics. Putin -- who has sought a warm langer in the upscale 16th Paris man, and was again involved in hours earlier pledging to design commitment to eradicate AIDS Trump’s mastery of the is- relationship with Trump but is district, was the most deadly in a dispute with him just before new missiles over the next two in the United States within a sue has been called into ques- widely reviled by the US estab- the capital since 2005. Thirty the fire broke out, police said. years. The United States last decade. tion, however, most notably by lishment -- responded Saturday people were also hurt in the The 22-year-old neighbour week started the process of exit- “Scientific breakthroughs Microsoft founder Bill Gates, by saying Moscow would also blaze which ravaged much of told Le Parisien newspaper ing the Intermediate-Range Nu- have brought a once-distant who said last year that at two leave the INF treaty. the back of the building in the Tuesday that his girlfriend had clear Forces (INF) Treaty, saying dream within reach,” Trump meetings, Trump needed help Defense Minister Sergei early hours of Tuesday. asked the woman to turn down that Russia has been violating said in his annual address to distinguishing HIV from HPV, Shoigu said earlier Tuesday that Some 20 firemen Wednes- her music late on Monday, the pact through a new missile Congress. “My budget will ask another sexually transmitted Putin had approved plans for day continued to search prompting a flurry of insults system and ignored repeated Democrats and Republicans to disease. “Both times, he want- new missiles. through the building’s black- that led them to call the police. complaints. make the needed commitment ed to know if there was a dif- “During 2019-2020 we have ened remains, part of which A special mass of remem- “Under my administration, to eliminate the HIV epidemic ference between HIV and HPV to develop a land-based version has been declared unsafe to brance for the victims was we will never apologize for ad- in the United States within 10 so I was able to explain that of the seaborne Kalibr system live in. Dramatic footage of the held Wednesday at the near- vancing America’s interests,” years,” he said. those are rarely confused with equipped with a long-range scene, filmed by firemen and by Saint-François-de-Molitor Trump told US lawmakers as- “Together, we will defeat each other,” Gates said. cruise missile which showed neighbours, showed flames Catholic church. sembled in the House chamber. good results in Syria,” Shoigu “Perhaps we can negotiate While pointing the finger at siles as a core part of its defense told defense officials. a different agreement, adding Russia, US officials have voiced strategy. “Over the same period we will China and others. Or perhaps concern that the 1987 trea - The INF treaty banned all also have to create a land-based Return of grey wolf we can’t –- in which case, we ty does not constrain China, missiles with a range of 500 to missile system with a long- will outspend and out-innovate whose rapidly growing military 5,500 kilometers (310 to 3,400 range hypersonic missile,” he all others by far,” Trump said. relies on medium-range mis- miles), a legacy of the end of the said. (Joshua) Trump’s power nap goes viral Washington, United States

etween the late bedtimes Band early morning tweets the leader of the free world is renowned for needing just four hours’ sleep but his young State of the Union guest Josh- ua Trump hardly lived up to the name -- nodding off mid- speech. The 11-year-old -- who is not related to Donald Trump but has been bullied at school because of his surname -- had US First lady Melania Trump (L) with Grace Eline and Joshua Trump, special guests of President Donald Trump, attend the been invited as a special guest State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington of the first family to the pres- tigious annual address. his sudden fame somewhat tir- Forced to endure months of news site Inside Edition in De- The youngster was seen ing. Images of him catching 40 bullying for sharing the same cember. The constant mockery looking presidential in a white winks quickly went viral on surname as the president, Josh- became so bad that his parents shirt and dark tie as formalities Twitter, where many hailed him ua dropped out of school and eventually pulled him out of commenced in Washington on as an unlikely talisman of the told his mother he had lost the school in 2017 and taught him Tuesday evening but he soon anti-Trump “resistance” while will to live. at home for a year, before re-en- succumbed to the apparently one wag remarked: “Joshua He says achieving national rolling him when he was due to soporific cadence of Trump’s Trump spoke for all Ameri - fame was never his goal and he start middle school. words. cans.” just wanted to fit in. His school instructed his A wolf walks through its enclosure at an animal park in Springe near Installed two seats up from “Joshua Trump is a Trump I “They say are you related teachers not to use his surname Hanover, northern Germany. Environmentalists have celebrated the return First Lady Melania Trump, the can get behind,” quipped anoth- to Donald Trump? And I say, any more, and disciplined five of the European grey wolf, a keystone species rooted in German folklore middle school student from er while a third enthused: “Not ‘Would I be here if I’m related students, who apologized to the and the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. But the animals provoke fear and Delaware appears to have found all heroes wear capes.” to him?’” the schoolboy told the boy. loathing among sheep farmers and equestrians. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 06

Japan’s Hayabusa2 Japan stops journalist to Yemen Tokyo, Japan probe to land on da airport on February 2, citing asteroid on Feb 22 an order for him to surrender ‘Stay out of politics’ veteran freelance journal- his passport. Tokyo, Japan Aist said yesterday the Jap- “This cannot be tolerated in anese government has ordered a democracy,” he told AFP. Japanese probe sent to Pakistan’s top court tells army him to surrender his passport He planned to cover relief Aexamine an asteroid in as he prepared to leave for efforts by international or- order to shed light on the Yemen. ganisations and conditions in origins of the solar system is The move came amid debate Yemen, which the UN calls the expected to land on the rock in Japan about whether jour- world’s worst humanitarian later this month, officials nalists should be prevented crisis, with millions of people said Wednesday. from going to war zones after facing famine and starvation. The Japan Aerospace the capture and release of a “I planned this mission in Exploration Agency (JAXA) Japanese reporter in Syria last Yemen, but now it is interrupt- said the Hayabusa2 probe is year. ed. This is not just harm done expected to touch down on Kosuke Tsuneoka, 49, told to me, but rather to the entire the Ryugu asteroid at 8am AFP that immigration officers Japanese public” for missing local time on February 22. stopped him at Tokyo’s Hane- the news, he said. “The landing point is decided and how we’re going to land is confirmed, so we want to do our best to Australia cancels residency of politically achieve this without making mistakes,” JAXA project connected Chinese billionaire manager Yuichi Tsuda told reporters. Australia after Home Affairs cancelled his permanent residency and rejected his appli- cation for citizenship. British woman The prominent property Pak Army and its agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have been told to stay away from politics. (Picture courtesy of developer has donated mil- jailed for slapping NDTV) lions to Australia’s two main Bali immigration political parties and been pho- fuel speculation the demonstra- tographed with key figures in- officer Court criticised tors were backed by the military cluding former prime minister • as it sought to put pressure on Malcolm Turnbull and opposi- the role of intelligence the then-ruling party of former tion leader Bill Shorten. agencies in anti- prime minister Nawaz Sharif. But he has come under blasphemy protests The judgement also spelled scrutiny for alleged links to out curbs on free speech, sin- Huang Xiangmo (courtesy of the United Front Work De - Agencies warned gling out the intelligence agen- followcn) partment -- a Communist Par- • cies for a stern warning. Sydney, Australia ty-linked body accused of neu- not to curtail “All intelligence agencies... tralising opposition and buy- freedom of speech and the (military’s media wing) ing political influence around British tourist Auj-e Taqaddas must not exceed their respec- prominent Chinese bil- the world. looks at her mobile phone before tive mandates. They cannot lionaire political donor Asked about Huang’s case, her trial at a court in Denpasar Journalists say A army• had “quietly curtail the freedom of speech has been stripped of his Aus- Prime Minister Scott Morrison Denpasar, Indonesia and expression,” the judgement tralian residency and barred said he would not comment on but effectively, set said. from returning to the country such “sensitive matters”, but British woman was restrictions on reporting If any personnel of “Those who resort to such after scrutiny of his Commu- added “the government has Ahanded a six-month jail the Armed Forces tactics under the mistaken be- nist Party ties, media reported always acted consistent with term yesterday for slapping AFP | Islamabad, Pakistan indulges in any form lief that they serve some high- yesterday. the advice that we’ve received an immigration officer in er goal delude themselves,” it Huang Xiangmo was report- and that’s what has happened Bali after she missed her of politicking or continued. edly left stranded outside of on this occasion.” flight because of an expired akistan’s Supreme Court tries to manipulate Local media have com - tourist visa. rebuked the powerful the media he plained about pressure in the A court on the Indone - military and intelligence undermines the run-up to a general election sian holiday island found Pagencies yesterday, calling for integrity and in July to self-censor in favour France to have national day marking Auj-e Taqaddas, 43, guilty them to uphold free speech and professionalism of of the eventual victor, cricket- of assaulting the officer at stay out of politics in a country the Armed Forces er-turned-prime-minister Im- ‘Armenian genocide’ Ngurah Rai international ruled by the generals for nearly ran Khan. Paris, France airport in July last year. half its existence. Activists and bloggers speak- For decades, Armenia and A viral video of the ep - The unusually strong criti- SUPREME COURT ing out against the state and Turkey have been at odds isode showed the wom- cism was issued in a judgement military have also complained rance will make April over whether the World War an launch into an exple - released criticising the role of activity”, it added, ordering the of repression. F24 a “national day of I massacres and deportations tive-laden rant when she the intelligence agencies in an- government and the chiefs of The Committee to Protect commemoration of the Ar- of Armenians by their Ottoman was told she would have to ti-blasphemy protests which the army, air force and navy Journalists said the army had menian genocide”, French rulers should be described as pay a $4,000 fine for over- paralysed the capital Islamabad to take action against anyone “quietly but effectively, set re- President Emmanuel Ma - genocide. staying her visa by several for several weeks in 2017. found violating their oaths to strictions on reporting” in a cron said on Tuesday, hon - Turkey vehemently rejects months. “If any personnel of the uphold the document. report released September last ouring a campaign promise that the massacres, impris- She then hit an officer, Armed Forces indulges in any The 2017 protests were led year. he made from his election in onment and forced deporta- accusing him of making her form of politicking or tries to by a then-little known Islamist Pakistan’s courts have cau- 2017. tion of Armenians from 1915 miss a flight. manipulate the media he un- group called the Tehreek-e-La- tioned the military establish- Speaking to the Armenian -- which Armenia says left 1.5 Taqaddas, who vowed dermines the integrity and baik Pakistan (TLP), and were ment against meddling before community at a dinner in Paris, million dead -- constituted a to appeal the verdict, was professionalism of the Armed only dispersed after violent -- and paid a price. Macron said France was one of genocide. physically taken to the Forces,” the judgement, posted clashes led to a military-bro- An Islamabad High Court the first nations to denounce Armenians commemorate courthouse on Wednesday on the Supreme Court website, kered deal which forced the judge was ousted last year after the killing of the Armenian the mass killings on April 24 after missing several earli- stated. resignation of the federal law he publicly accused the coun- people for what it was. because on that date in 1915 a er court dates, authorities Pakistan’s Constitution “em- minister. try’s top intelligence agency “France is, first and fore - group of Armenian intellectu- said. phatically prohibits” members Viral videos showing what of manipulating judicial deci- most, the country that knows als was rounded up and assas- She was not detained be- of the armed forces from “en- appeared to be soldiers handing sions to influence the general how to look history in the sinated in Constantinople by fore the sentencing. gaging in any kind of political out cash to protesters helped election. face,” he said. the Ottoman government. Nearly 200 ‘Bangladeshis’ crammed into Indonesia shophouse Medan, Indonesia Officials said they believed role they may have played in the lmost 200 men identified the men had arrived from Bang- affair. Aby police as Bangladeshi ladesh and were living in the In recent years, Indonesia has have been found crammed into cramped quarters for several seen hundreds of asylum seek- a shophouse in Indonesia, au- months in the hopes of going KNOW WHAT ers -- mostly Afghans and mi- thorities said yesterday. to neighbouring Malaysia for nority Rohingya from Myanmar Police in the city of Medan on work. -- arrive in the northern part of Sumatra island were tipped off “We think they arrived here Sumatra. to the group by suspicious resi- by boat. They don’t have any Officials said they In 2015, hundreds of Mus - dents who lived nearby. documents,” said head of Med- believed the men had lim Rohingya arrived ashore When police raided the shop- an immigration Fery Monang arrived from Bangladesh in Aceh, where they were wel- house on Tuesday they found Sihite. and were living in the comed in the staunchly conserv- some 192 men, mostly in their “We’re still questioning them cramped quarters for ative Islamic province. twenties, occupying the two-sto- and will later decide whether Indonesia has not ratified the rey building with many com - we need to deport them or not.” several months in the UN convention on refugees and plaining about lack of food, au- It was not immediately clear Bangladeshi nationals are seen gathered outside a police station following a raid hopes of going to neigh- asylum seekers are usually not thorities said. who owned the building or what on a shophouse in Medan bouring Malaysia allowed to work in the country. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 07 Venezuela military blocks aid shipment ence in the oil-rich but now poor Guaido branded Latin American country, saying • it was an attempt to “legitimize Maduro illegitimate over usurped power.” his reelection in May Turkey’s President Recep KNOW WHAT Tayyip Erdogan accused the The US and EU of trying to “topple the gov- EU• dismissed the ernment by violence and ruse,” while berating the US for treat- elections as a fraud Under Maduro’s ing Venezuela like “one of your stewardship, oil-de- states.” Maduro has flatly pendent Venezuela Guaido, 35, claims his legiti- rejected• demands has plunged into macy from the constitution and for new election an economic crisis, has been ramping up pressure on suffering from Maduro by calling his support- hyperinflation and ers out into the streets. Caracas, Venezuela The next mass demonstration shortages of food is due for February 12. enezuelan military of- and medicine. Guaido must still find a way ficers blocked a bridge to bring in the humanitarian aid Von the border with Co- given the military’s loyalty to lombia ahead of an anticipated Maduro. humanitarian aid shipment, as He accused the military on opposition leader Juan Guai- Maduro, 56, has repeatedly Monday of planning to divert do stepped up his challenge to accused the United States of fo- aid being stockpiled in Colom- President Nicolas Maduro’s au- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Venezuela’s National Assembly head Juan Guaido menting a coup. bia, Brazil and an unidentified thority. The US, which has not ruled Caribbean island, in order to Earlier Tuesday the opposi- out a military intervention in cri- distribute it through the socialist tion-dominated National As- sis-wracked Venezuela, was the government’s subsidized food sembly had warned the armed first to recognize him as acting program for its own supporters. forces, which make up much president, followed by a dozen The National Assembly said of Maduro’s power base, not to Latin American countries. the military must decide wheth- cross a “red line” by blocking aid. In his State of the Union ad- er it is on the side of the people Guaido, who proclaimed him- dress Tuesday night, President or “the problem.” self acting president on Janu- Donald Trump reaffirmed US Guaido knows he needs the ary 23 -- sparking an interna- support for Guaido, saying “we armed forces on his side to dis- tional crisis -- claims that up to stand with the Venezuelan peo- lodge Maduro. He was boosted 300,000 people face death if the ple in their noble quest for free- on Saturday by the defection of aid is not delivered. dom.” a top air force general. “You know there’s a red line, Britain, France, Germany and His fledgling alternative ad- you know well there’s a limit, Spain were among 20 EU nations ministration will hold talks in you know that medicines, food to side with Guaido this week Washington February 14 on re- and medical supplies are that after Maduro ignored their de- sponding to “the largest hemi- limit,” lawmaker Miguel Pizarro mands that he announce new spheric humanitarian crisis in said in a message to the military. presidential elections by Feb- modern history.” Maduro, though, said humani- ruary 3 Maduro disclosed Monday tarian aid would be the forerun- that he sent Pope Francis a let- ner of a US-led invasion, insisting Interference ter seeking help in mediating that “no one will enter, not one Guaido is trying to force Ma- the country’s crisis. The pope invading soldier.” duro from power, set up a tran- told journalists Tuesday that Venezuelan military officers sitional government and hold a this would require agreement used a tanker truck and huge new presidential poll. from both the government and shipping container to block He thanked his EU supporters the opposition. access to the Tienditas bridge, Opposition demonstrators take part in protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro, called by opposition “for supporting all Venezuelans “Getting close to both sides which links Cucuta, Colombia leader and self-proclaimed “acting president” Juan Guaido, near Parque Cristal, in Caracas in this struggle we undertake to to enact the possibilities of di- to Urena, Venezuela. rescue our nation’s democracy, alogue. That’s how diplomacy Franklyn Duarte, an opposi- from the armed forces were coordinated by Guaido, who has now enjoys the backing of some freedom and justice.” works,” the pope said on the tion lawmaker from the border blocking the crossing. declared himself interim presi- 40 countries as Venezuela’s le- But key Maduro ally Russia plane bringing him back from state of Tachira, said that troops The aid delivery was being dent of the oil-rich country and gitimate leader. slammed what it called interfer- the United Arab Emirates. Nuns ‘sex slaves’ scandal fresh blow to Catholic church Vatican City, Holy See with trials, and above all raise Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he awareness because silence is had headed the Vatican depart- ope Francis’s public admis- what allows rapists to continue ment that investigates sexual Psion that priests have used to rape,” she added. abuse, but his efforts had been nuns as “sexual slaves” -- and Scaraffia said the clerical “blocked”. may still be doing so -- marks a abuse of nuns was a global issue, Francis did not say by whom. new chapter in the abuse crisis but one particularly prevalent in The Argentine pontiff also rocking the Catholic church. Africa, Asia and Latin America. alluded to an ongoing investi- “It is the first time that the Reports of such abuse are gation into another community, pope, but also the church as an known to have been made from without naming it, but believed institution, has publicly admit- Chile to the Democratic Repub- to be the Community of St. Jean ted this abuse is taking place, lic of Congo, Italy, India, Kenya, in France. and that’s hugely important,” Peru and the Ukraine. That community admitted in Lucetta Scaraffia, editor of the Those abused “do not find it 2013 that the priest who found- Vatican’s women’s magazine, easy to speak out. They fear re- ed it had behaved “in ways that said yesterday. taliation against them and their went against chastity” with sev- The pontiff on Tuesday said congregations,” Scaraffia said. eral women in the order, accord- Catholic priests and bishops had She said the issue was abusive ing to French Catholic newspa- been sexually abusing nuns, and power relationships, with cler- per La Croix. that his predecessor Benedict ics controlling everything from Francis’s admission of the XVI had dissolved a religious or- nuns’ vocations to their salaries. problem was “the umpteenth der of women because of “sexual “It’s a very difficult situation blow to the church’s image, but slavery on the part of priests and which has its roots in the nuns’ also an occasion to show that the founder”. dependence within the church. change really is underway,” Sca- The Church has “suspended They are not recognised as raffia said. several clerics” and the Vatican An Asian nun kisses Pope Francis’ hand during the weekly general audience equals.” The key is “to strip priests of has been “working (on the issue) their air of power, which is what for a long time,” he said. countries worldwide from Ire- or raise children not recognised Church World”, a supplement ‘Strip priests of power’ allows them to behave this way”. The abuse was “still going on, land and the United States to by their priest fathers. distributed with the Vatican’s The congregation of nuns She admitted there was “great because it’s not something that Australia. Osservatore Romano newspaper. dissolved under Benedict was resistance” to investigating just goes away like that. On the The papal admission followed ‘Silence enables rapists’ “I very much hope that a com- the Sisters Mariales d’Israel, a abuse claims within the church contrary,” he added. a rare outcry last week from the “Many complaints have been mission will be set up to investi- spokesman for the parent order and uncovering predator priests, The nuns scandal broke as Vatican’s women’s magazine, filed with the Vatican and have gate, and that nuns expert in the said. but added that there had initially the Catholic church has had to “Women Church World”, over not been followed up,” said Sca- issue will be called to take part,” Francis said Benedict had been reluctance to address the contend with a wave of cases the rape of nuns, leaving them raffia, who raised the issue in she told AFP. attempted to look into the or- clerical paedophilia crisis, “but involving paedophile priests in feeling forced to have abortions the February issue of “Women “They could move quickly der before he become pope. As that was overcome”. THE BIGGEST ADVENTURE QUOTE YOU CAN TAKE IS TO LIVE OF THE DAY THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS. OPRAH WINFREY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 White House must prove its commitment to Arab allies

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to students at the American University in Cairo, Egypt.

trashing previous US policies in disgrace from Ankara after Trump and his foreign cy team have had two years to meanwhile, has been so thor- and telling the Arabs everything yet another policy reversal prior delineate an effective Middle oughly gutted that the White they wanted to hear, they could to his arrival. Yet, with Bolton policy team have had Eastern strategy. Yet it is impos- House often cannot find ambas- cheaply win over thousands of asserting that US forces were two years to delineate sible to identify coherence and sadors for key posts. So let’s not hearts and minds across the re- staying to eradicate Daesh, it an effective Middle consistency in this administra- kid ourselves that this adminis- gion. was then officially announced Eastern strategy. Yet it tion’s activities towards any part tration possesses the capacity BARIA ALAMUDDIN Yet the Arabs are a more skep- that the formal withdrawal was is impossible to identify of the region. or willpower to implement a tical and discerning audience already under way. coherence and consistency. Insiders are privately predict- far-reaching strategy of contain- hear cynics in Cairo and than Washington gives them This administration has ing that Jared Kushner’s vaunt- ing Iran. Even if its command- across the Arab world claim- credit for. Arabs are already mastered the art of the token ed Israel-Palestine peace plan er-in-chief wasn’t inclined to Iing that US Secretary of State scratching their heads at dai- gesture. Taking credit for com- may never see the light of day. wake in the morning and derail Mike Pompeo’s Egypt speech ly American policy cartwheels prehensive sanctions against Although Pompeo unforgivably months of conscientious poli- was no more than a cheap at- over its withdrawal from Syr- Tehran, then walking away and ignored the Palestine issue in his cy-making with a single tweet. tempt to please his boss by sys- ia. Are they leaving and, if so, forgetting all about the Iranian speech, he enjoyed the applause Even if this wasn’t an admin - tematically attacking the central when? It has reached the far- threat, with so many sanctions for promising to “expel every istration that simply abandons tenets of Barack Obama’s Middle cical extent where it doesn’t exceptions that oil prices have last Iranian boot” from Syria. its Arab, Kurdish and European East policies. Pompeo even de- even matter, because Washing- plunged amid Asian markets Fine words, but how will this be allies on a whim. livered his speech from the same ton has lost so much credibility being awash with cheap Iranian achieved by a US administration (Baria Alamuddin is an award-winning capital where Obama set out his that the Kurds, Turks, Iranians oil. Likewise, with North Korea, ing, then lurching on to other that found even the puny pres- journalist and broadcaster in the own regional aspirations at the and others are already making Donald Trump gained kudos for obsessions, leaving Pyongyang ence of 2,000 troops across the Middle East and the UK. She is editor outset of his presidency. their own calculations as if US his bellicose rhetoric, before to enlarge its nuclear facilities entirety of eastern Syria to be of the Media Services Syndicate and Advisers for both figures troops had already left. John announcing Kim Jong Un to be unhindered. unsustainable? has interviewed numerous heads of apparently believed that, by Bolton was last week sent home his best friend at a cursory meet- Trump and his foreign poli- The US diplomatic corps, state.) Zero tolerance towards female genital mutilation

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movie dedicated to nature TWEETS4 commitment to Arab allies Renowned Bahraini yoga therapist Fatima Al Mansoori makes guest 01 appearance in Malayalam movie ‘Puzhayamma’

n extraordinary Amoment just now: a Yemen is US soldier and a prison- central er he freed from a Nazi concentration camp are to Iran’s seated side by side in the chamber of the US House expansionary of Representatives. strategy, yet @abbydphillip Congress 02 continually flip-flops over its stance towards this he WH was engaging Tin pre-gaslighting in conflict describing Trump’s SOTU speech as unifying and bipartisan. This is Trump doubling down and troll- ing Dems. Trump will always be Trump. @Acosta US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to students at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. 03 trashing previous US policies in disgrace from Ankara after Trump and his foreign cy team have had two years to meanwhile, has been so thor- Ms Fatima with the film crew. and telling the Arabs everything yet another policy reversal prior delineate an effective Middle oughly gutted that the White they wanted to hear, they could to his arrival. Yet, with Bolton policy team have had Eastern strategy. Yet it is impos- House often cannot find ambas- cheaply win over thousands of asserting that US forces were two years to delineate sible to identify coherence and sadors for key posts. So let’s not O P SREESADAN raises awareness about climate Fatima was honoured at ronment documentary about the affected areas and take the next hearts and minds across the re- staying to eradicate Daesh, it an effective Middle consistency in this administra- kid ourselves that this adminis- changes which are caused by the world premiere of floods but was surprised when I flight available back to where I gion. was then officially announced Eastern strategy. Yet it tion’s activities towards any part tration possesses the capacity atima Al Mansoori, Bah- humans. Puzhayamma at the Towne got to know that it’s a movie with came from, I decided to stay back BARIA ALAMUDDIN Yet the Arabs are a more skep- that the formal withdrawal was is impossible to identify of the region. or willpower to implement a raini yoga therapist and “At first I wasn’t interested, as 3 Cinemas Indian Movie a big crew,” she adds. and visit the camps.” tical and discerning audience already under way. coherence and consistency. Insiders are privately predict- far-reaching strategy of contain- humanitarian, was recent- I am just a social worker, not an Hub in San Jose, California. It was an honour to have re- Fatima says that her guest ap- ood to see the Tra- hear cynics in Cairo and than Washington gives them This administration has ing that Jared Kushner’s vaunt- ing Iran. Even if its command- Fly honoured for participating in actor,” she says. ceived an “Asia Book of Records pearance in this environmental Gvancore Devaswom across the Arab world claim- credit for. Arabs are already mastered the art of the token ed Israel-Palestine peace plan er-in-chief wasn’t inclined to ‘Puzhayamma’, the first film ever Her decision changed when certificate” for participating in movie is part of her social work Board take the side of rea- Iing that US Secretary of State scratching their heads at dai- gesture. Taking credit for com- may never see the light of day. wake in the morning and derail shot using a river as the backdrop Vijeesh explained to her the the first film ever shot with the and humanitarian efforts to raise son and justice. “Women Mike Pompeo’s Egypt speech ly American policy cartwheels prehensive sanctions against Although Pompeo unforgivably months of conscientious poli- from beginning to end to raise theme of the movie.The dis - river as the backdrop from be- awareness about the sustainable cannot be excluded from was no more than a cheap at- over its withdrawal from Syr- Tehran, then walking away and ignored the Palestine issue in his cy-making with a single tweet. awareness about the rising threat astrous calamity 2018 Kerala ginning to end. development goals. any walk of life on biolog- tempt to please his boss by sys- ia. Are they leaving and, if so, forgetting all about the Iranian speech, he enjoyed the applause Even if this wasn’t an admin - of pollution and climate change. floods, also plays a major role in The movie shows its credit to The theme of the movie goes ical attributes. Equality is tematically attacking the central when? It has reached the far- threat, with so many sanctions for promising to “expel every istration that simply abandons ‘Puzhayamma’ made in the this film. Bahrain. “I am thankful for the in line with the United Nations’ the dominant theme of tenets of Barack Obama’s Middle cical extent where it doesn’t exceptions that oil prices have last Iranian boot” from Syria. its Arab, Kurdish and European language of Malayalam is pro- The film is completely shot special mention of Bahrain on Global Goals. the Constitution”, says its East policies. Pompeo even de- even matter, because Washing- plunged amid Asian markets Fine words, but how will this be allies on a whim. duced by Gokulam Gopalan and in a river, a first in world films the credits screen. “We should be united all the advocate in the Supreme livered his speech from the same ton has lost so much credibility being awash with cheap Iranian achieved by a US administration directed by Vijeesh Mani. statistics. Puzhayamma, based “I have devoted my life for hu- time and not only during calam- Court. (Baria Alamuddin is an award-winning capital where Obama set out his that the Kurds, Turks, Iranians oil. Likewise, with North Korea, ing, then lurching on to other that found even the puny pres- journalist and broadcaster in the “I made a brief guest appear- on river pollution, is an environ- manitarian activities and have ities. We will not be able to move @Ram_Guha own regional aspirations at the and others are already making Donald Trump gained kudos for obsessions, leaving Pyongyang ence of 2,000 troops across the Middle East and the UK. She is editor ance in the environmental movie mental film, made on cleanliness, been travelling across countries forward and build a better future outset of his presidency. their own calculations as if US his bellicose rhetoric, before to enlarge its nuclear facilities entirety of eastern Syria to be of the Media Services Syndicate and which focuses on efforts to raise one of the goals of the pilgrimage to offer support wherever need- unless we learn to live in peace Advisers for both figures troops had already left. John announcing Kim Jong Un to be unhindered. unsustainable? has interviewed numerous heads of awareness about the rising pollu- message to be promoted as per a direct connection to the flood ed. and harmony by reconnecting apparently believed that, by Bolton was last week sent home his best friend at a cursory meet- Trump and his foreign poli- The US diplomatic corps, state.) tion threats, resource depletion the teachings of Indian spiritual and will help raise awareness “I believe I was destined to with nature, and reconnecting 04 and climate change,” Fatima says. leader Sree Narayana Guru. about the dangers of river pollu- be in Kerala at that time so that with each other. Always, let hu- “I don’t know whether I am “They said that it was an en- tion,” Fatima says. I could help others. Although I manity come first regardless of the first Bahraini to appear in an vironmental documentary with “I thought it would be an envi- was told to stay away from the political stands and beliefs.” Indian movie…I prefer to think of it as a guest appearance in a Zero tolerance towards female genital mutilation movie rather than acting in it,” she says. hy should I be “I agreed as God’s Own Coun- W“spirited and portunities for girls and wom- the European Union to end all try ,Kerala, has always a place warm” for this embar- en to realize their rights and forms of violence against wom- close to my heart.” rassment of a #SOTU? To- full potential. An estimated en and girls. Fatima was honoured at the night was an unsettling 200 million women and girls With strong political com - world premiere of Puzhayamma night for our country. alive today have been subject mitment, we are seeing positive at the Towne 3 Cinemas Indian The president failed to to this harmful practice. And change in several countries. Movie Hub in San Jose, Cali - offer any plan, any vi - ANTÓNIO GUTERRES every year, almost 4 million However, if current trends per- fornia. sion at all, for our future. girls are at risk. sist, these advances will con- Puzhayamma won the Asia We’re flying without a emale genital mutilation The Sustainable Develop - tinue to be outpaced by rapid Book of Records for the film with pilot. And I‘m not here is an abhorrent human ment Goals call for the elimi- population growth where the river as single backdrop theme to comfort anyone about Frights violation affect- nation of female genital muti- practice is concentrated. in every scene. “During August, that fact. ing women and girls around lation by 2030. The United Na- On this Day of Zero Toler - when I made my customary visit @AOC the world. It denies them their tions joins hands with global, ance, I call for increased, con- to Mangalore University to take dignity, endangers their health regional and national actors in certed and global action to end lectures at the department of and causes needless pain and supporting holistic and inte - female genital mutilation and Yoga, one of my Malayali friends suffering, even death. grated initiatives to achieve fully uphold the human rights invited me to his home in Kan- Disclaimer: (Views expressed Female genital mutilation is this objective. Tackling FGM of all women and girls. nur. by columnists are personal and need not necessarily reflect our rooted in gender inequalities is also a central part of our ef - (António Guterres is the ninth “At that time I was invited by and power imbalances– and it forts in the Spotlight Initiative, Secretary-General of the United the director Vijeesh Mani. I was editorial stances) sustains them by limiting op - launched in partnership with Nations.) to be part of that movie which Ms Fatima with dignitaries at the world premiere of Puzhayamma.

ECB to probe banks’ cash stamina in new stress tests Frankfurt am Main, Germany KFH profit jumps 23.5pc he European Central Bank 20pc Cash dividends, 10pc Bonus shares, and 36.36 fils Earnings per Share T(ECB) said yesterday it would check up on dozens of TDT | Manama banks’ ability to withstand a creased to reach KD 11.780bn, crisis from a new angle, look- i.e. an increase of KD 183.6m or ing this time into how long uwait Finance House 1.6pc compared to 2017. their cash piles would hold on a wider simulated scenario (KFH) yesterday said it KFH is seriously Al-Marzouq said: “In line out. like a global economic or po- Knet profit to sharehold- aiming at embracing with the set plans and the over- The ECB’s banking super- litical crisis. ers for 2018 rose 23.5 per cent to Artificial Intelligence all performance of the Group, vision arm will calculate a Instead, each bank will be KD227.4 million from KD184.2m and robotics in growth in 2018 profits have so-called “survival period”, put through a battery of “ad- in the prior year. banking transactions been achieved despite the chal- defined as “the number of days verse and extreme hypothet- The board proposed 20pc lenges posed by the markets that a bank can continue to ical shocks” at different levels cash dividends to shareholders and operations with and economic developments operate using available cash of intensity, causing “increas- and 10pc bonus shares. a view to boosting locally and internationally. and collateral with no access ing liquidity (cash) outflows”. Earnings per share for 2018 productivity and KFH is consistently progress- to funding markets”. The ECB “will not assess reached 36.36 fils compared to cutting costs ing towards achieving sustain- Around 100 banks will pass the potential causes of these 29.46 fils in 2017 i.e. an increase able profitability by focusing under the supervisors’ micro- shocks or the impact of wider of 23.4pc. Total financing in- HAMAD AL MARZOUQ on operating profits from core scope. Ten years after the col- market turbulence,” it said. come reached KD862.1m, i.e. an banking activities, matching lapse of Lehman Brothers, the The stress test is to begin increase of 16.4pc compared to revenues from local and foreign latest “stress test” differs from immediately and last for four last year. a drop of 4.1pc over the same posit, 2.5pc for the 12-month markets.” past rounds as it is not based months. Net financing income reached period last year. Cost to income Dimah investment deposit, Looking ahead, he pointed KD527.3m, i.e. an increase of ratio dropped for the fourth 2.3pc for the 6-month Dimah out that KFH is seriously aiming 18.5pc, while net operating in- year in a row to reach 39.2pc investment deposit and 2.125pc at embracing Artificial Intelli- come increased to KD453.5m, for the current year, compared for long term investment plans gence and robotics in banking i.e. a growth of 11.1pc over the to 42.8pc for the last year. and 1.25pc for saving investment transactions and operations GM reports strong profits on last year. KFH distributions for the year account. with a view to boosting produc- KFH continued its strategy 2018 were as follows: 3.125pc Financing portfolio increased tivity and cutting costs. KFH has good sales of pricier vehicles of focusing on cost optimiza- for “Al-Khumasiya” investment to reach KD 9.385 billion, i.e. an signed agreements with world New York, United States China, the two most important tion and maximizing revenues, deposit, 2.625pc for “Al-Musta- increase of KD 169m or 1.8pc famous agencies the results of markets. where total operating expenses mera” investment deposit, 2.1pc compared to 2017. which will become tangible this eneral Motors reported But the effect was offset by decreased by KD 12.6 million i.e. for “Al-Sedra” investment de- Depositors’ accounts in - year. Gbetter-than-expected strong-sales of higher-priced quarterly profits yesterday trucks in the United States. following cost-cutting moves In China, the automaker and strong sales of some high- notched strong sales of the er-priced vehicles in the Unit- luxury Cadillac line despite a BHB lists 8 T-Bills, Sukuk Indonesia economy posts ed States and China. 25.4pc dive in overall vehicle Earnings in the fourth quar- sales in the country. worth BD511 million 5.17pc growth in 2018 ter came in at $2.0 billion, com- “GM delivered another pared with a loss of $5.2 billion strong year of earnings in a Manama rates ranging between 4.23 Jakarta, Indonesia in the year-ago period due to highly volatile environment in per cent and 4.88pc for 3-12 a large one-time accounting 2018,” Chief Executive Mary ahrain Bourse (BHB) an- months. With this, the total ndonesia posted slightly item tied to US tax reform. Barra said in a statement. “We Bnounced the listing of 8 number of Treasury Bills and Istronger economic growth Revenues rose 1.8 per cent to will continue to make bold de- issues in the Treasury Bills Short-Term Islamic Lease (Ija- in 2018, data showed yester- $38.4 billion. cisions to lead the transforma- Market worth a total of BD511 rah) Sukuk listed at Bahrain day, but it still fell well short GM’s sales volume actually tion of this industry and drive million, issued by the Central Bourse became 12 issues with of President Joko Widodo’s fell in both North America and signficant shareholder value.” Bank of Bahrain with discount a total value of BD911 million. 7 per cent target as elections draw closer. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy expanded 5.17pc on- The Fertilizers Committee of the year, ticking up from 5.10pc in Gulf Chemical and Petrochemicals 2017 and beating most analyst Association (GPCA) during its periodic forecasts. meeting under the Chairmanship of Domestic spending was a Joko Widodo Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company However, Indonesia has re- (GPIC) President Dr Abdulrahman key driver, the statistics agency Jawahery in Muscat, Oman on January said, as the commodities-driv- ported a widening trade defi- 30. The meeting highlighted the en economy weathered rocky cit in recent months while its achievements of the committee in global demand. manufacturing sector shrank 2018 and outlined its strategic plans “This growth is quite an ac- in January, the first contrac- for 2019. Members spoke of the action complishment...given uncer- tion in a year which underlined and the arrangements made for the tainty in the global economy a slowdown in production. The annual fertilizer conference to be held and fluctuating commodity latest data come a few months in September. prices,” said statistics agency before Widodo seeks re-elec- head Suhariyanto, who goes tion with his economic record by one name. topping the agenda. Armacell opens manufacturing facility in BIIP, creates 100 jobs Manama nologies and equip our people dent and CEO of the Armacell rmacell, a manufactur- with the requisite skillsets. Our Group, commented: “This Aer of flexible foam for the partnership with Armacell is state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment insulation market a good example of how we are facility strengthens our com- and engineered foams, officially doing this.” mitment to the Gulf region opened their state-of-the-art Armacell’s state-of-the-art and will serve as our regional manufacturing facility in Bah- manufacturing facility went trading hub.” rain. into production in 2018 and ex- Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Ex- Under the Patronage of Zayed ports a comprehensive range of ecutive of the Bahrain Economic R. Alzayani, the Minister of In- products from BIIP, including Development Board, said: “We dustry, Commerce and Tour- high-density acoustics materials are delighted to see Armacell ism, Undersecretary of Indus- and elastomeric insulation for take advantage of the tremen- try Affairs Osama Mohammed heating, ventilation and air-con- dous business incentives and Alorrayedh officially opened the ditioning (HVAC) systems, across cost efficiencies of doing busi- facility in the Bahrain Interna- Officials during the inauguration the GCC. ness here, and as we pursue an- tional Investment Park (BIIP) in The 11,000sq.m. manufactur- other key strategy of shaping a the presence of the Executive velopment Board Husain Rajab. is committed to creating an en- ue to collaborate with leading ing facility in Bahrain Interna- digital economy, modernising Director of Business Develop- Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of vironment that can attract and companies to anchor high val- tional Investment Park will in- manufacturing with a solid tech- ment Manufacturing, Transport Industry, Commerce and Tour- support the leading companies ue-added manufacturing, adopt itially provide approx. 100 jobs. nology infrastructure is top of & Logistics from Economic De- ism said: “Bahrain’s government in the world. We will contin - advanced manufacturing tech- Patrick Mathieu, Presi - mind for many companies.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 11

France to tighten 5G Toyota cuts full-year profit security: minister Paris, France forecast, warns over Brexit Rail veto sparks spat Tokyo, Japan sedan and Prius hybrid now rance will soon make expects annual net profit of Fproposals to reinforce apanese car giant Toyota 1.87 trillion yen ($17 billion) the security of mobile tele- Jslashed its full-year net instead of the 2.3 trillion yen phone networks, Economy over competition law profit forecast yesterday after it projected three months ago. Minister Bruno Le Maire saying its nine-month figure The new forecast represents said Wednesday after the had tumbled nearly 30 per- a 25-percent plunge from the US stepped up pressure on Brussels vetoes plans to create a Siemens-Alstom behemoth cent as it was hit by investment previous year. Europe to block China’s losses. Net profits for the nine Huawei from building 5G Berlin, Germany The firm’s senior managing months to December came networks. officer Masayoshi Shirayan- to 1.42 trillion yen, down 29.3 “The role of the nation aris and Berlin will jointly agi also told reporters there percent from the same period is to protect the econom- propose changes to EU was no way to avoid a negative the previous year. ic interests of the country, Pcompetition rules to re- impact in the event of a no- Toyota’s bottom line was 5G could lead us to taking spond to growing rivalry from deal Brexit -- days after fellow hit by losses of more than 350 strong decisions in this global giants, German Economy Japanese carmaker Nissan an- billion yen on its investment area,” Le Maire said on the Minister Peter Altmaier said nounced a cut in production portfolio, as the stock market France 2 television network. yesterday after Brussels vetoed in Britain. fell in the final months of last Several Western nations plans to create a Siemens-Al- The maker of the Camry year. have already barred Chi- stom rail behemoth. na’s Huawei from partici- “We respect the decision and pating in contracts to deploy the competences of the Euro- fifth-generation, or 5G, net- pean Union,” Altmaier told re- works, citing fears Beijing porters in Berlin. Volvo recalls 167,000 cars could gain access to sensi- “But we are convinced that EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager Stockholm, Sweden tive communications and we must think about and make cars equipped with power tail- critical infrastructure. decisions about future changes have created a European rail spokesman Steffen Seibert said gate” could potentially cause “Going with an untrust- to European competition law” champion, seen as necessary the government “has taken note wedish manufacturer Vol- “personal injury”. ed supplier like Huawei or to make it possible for Euro - to take on Beijing-backed rail of the decision with regret”. Svo Cars, owned by Chinese “In cold climate, the tailgate ZTE will have all sorts of pean firms to compete “on an giant CRRC. Berlin still considers “a glob- group Geely, said yesterday lifting arm may separate, caus- ramifications for your na- equal footing” with large US and But after months of investiga- ally competitive rail industry it was recalling 167,000 cars ing noise or loss of function,” it tional security,” a US official Chinese rivals, he added. tion and a rejected offer of con- to be an important industri - worldwide because of a prob- said, stressing that it had not speaking on condition of “I have agreed with my cessions from the companies, al policy concern for Ger - lem with the power-operated received any reports of “sig- anonymity said Tuesday. French colleague Bruno Le the European Commission in many and Europe”, he told tailgate. nificant injuries”. Network operators seek- Maire that we will together a rare move knocked back the reporters at a regular press The announcement came “This is a preventive action ing to quickly deploy the prepare a Franco-German in- proposal. briefing. just two weeks after Volvo re- to avoid any future issues,” Vol- new networks are in a bind itiative that should lead to a The EU’s powerful anti-trust He added that a committee of called 219,000 vehicles to fix vo said. as Huawei’s 5G equipment timely adjustment of European sheriff, Margrethe Vestager, experts has been tasked by the potential fuel leaks in the en- Affected customers are to is seen as being considera- competition law,” Altmaier said. said the proposed merger could German government to come gine compartment. receive a letter instructing bly more advanced than that Both countries had staunch- have led to reduced competi- up with suggestions by autumn On Wednesday, the compa- them to contact their dealer of competitors such Swe- ly backed the proposed tie-up tion and higher prices in Eu- this year on ways to “further ny informed XC60 customers for a free repair. den’s Ericsson or Finland’s between Germany’s Siemens rope. develop European competition who own 2018 and 2019 mod- Geely acquired the Swedish Nokia. and France’s Alstom that would Chancellor Angela Merkel’s regulation”. els that “a faulty component on company from Ford in 2010.

Ariane rocket puts telecoms US, China committed to reaching trade deal: Mnuchin Washington, United States satellites into orbit for India big commitment on both sides Cayenne, France to try to meet this deadline.” oth sides in the US-Chi- He is due to travel to Beijing wo communications sat- Bna trade negotiations are next week for the third round of Tellites -- for India and a making a “big commitment” talks aimed at resolving the dis- consortium from Saudi Ara- to reach an agreement by the pute, which has imposed steep bia, Greece and Cyprus -- were March 1 deadline, US Treasury punitive tariffs on $360 billion successfully put into orbit by Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in two-way trade, weighing on the European aerospace firm yesterday. the manufacturing sectors in ArianeGroup, the company President Donald Trump both countries. announced. and Chinese leader Xi Jinping However, Mnuchin said the Competition by commer- agreed to a 90-day truce in the US economy is “still very strong,” cial operators in the lucrative ongoing trade war, but US tar- with no signs of slowing. rocket industry has intensified iffs on $200 billion in Chinese “The US economy continues in the past few years, particu- imports are due to more than to perform extremely well” larly since the launch of Elon Representative picture double to 25 percent if no deal amid signs of “a slowdown in Musk’s re-usable SpaceX. is reached. Europe and other parts of the An Ariane 5 rocket with a operator Hellas Sat, is to sup- Mnuchin told CNBC US and world,” he said. payload of nine tonnes lifted ply television, internet and Chinese officials are working China’s economy has slowed Steven Mnuchin off from the Kourou space cen- telephone communications “around the clock” but there sharply and the impact has been tre in French Guiana late Tues- for the Middle East, South Af- remains “a lot of work left to felt in the US as well, and most North American Free Trade ward on a whole range of is - day, the first of five launches rica and Europe for the next do,” and he stressed that any forecasters expect US growth to Agreement. The leaders of the sues so I really don’t see why scheduled for this year, Ari- 15 years. agreement must be enforceable. slow this year. three nations agreed to the re- this wouldn’t be approved,” aneGroup said. The other is a communica- “If we can’t get to the dead- Mnuchin also said he is “high- vised pact November 30, but Mnuchin said. “As long as the One satellite, belonging to a tions satellite designed and line, it’s not because we hav- ly confident” the Congress will their legislatures must approve Democrats bring this to the Saudi governmental scientific built by the Indian Space Re- en’t worked around the clock,” approve the US-Mexico-Canada the deal for it to enter into force. floor, I think we’re highly con- body and the Greco-Cypriot search Organisation. Mnuchin said. “I think there’s a trade deal that updated the 1994 “It’s an enormous step for- fident this will be passed.” Macron ‘yellow vest’ concessions harming finances: auditors Paris, France al television in mid-December for minimum-wage earners. he 10-billion-euro ($11.4 bil- to announce a package of wage The Cour des Comptes also Tlion) package of measures increases and tax cuts for low warned that France risked being for low earners announced by earners and retirees. hit by the sharp slowdown in President Emmanuel Macron The concessions threw the growth in the eurozone, creating to try end the “yellow vest” re- government’s deficit reduction a “serious risk” that it would volt has “weakened” France’s drive off course. miss its target of 1.7 per cent GDP finances, state auditors warned The gap between state spend- growth this year. yesterday. ing and revenue forecast is once The eurozone’s second-largest “The outlook for the public again set to overshoot the EU’s economy already started to sag finances in 2019 is particularly limit of three percent of GDP this late last year, with GDP growth risky,” said the Cour des Compt- year, after being on target for the falling to 1.5pc, compared to es, France’s independent state past two years. 2.3pc in 2017. audit office, calling on Macron’s The auditors expressed con- The slower-than-expected centrist government to take cor- cern over the government’s fail- growth was partly blamed on a rective measures. ure to say where it will make dip in consumer spending over Three weeks after protesters the savings necessary to fund several consecutive weekends began occupying traffic round- the measures announced by Ma- around Christmas of violent pro- abouts and staging mass rallies cron. tests as the “yellow vest” move- over spending power, a belea- French president Emmanuel Macron (C) delivers a speech during a meeting as part of the “great national debate” in Evry- These included tax cuts on ment grew into a full-scale an- guered Macron went on nation- Courcouronnes overtime pay and a state top-up ti-government rebellion. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 12

NY Times swings to profit on subscriber, Most major Gulf markets gain advertising gains New York, United States United Cooperative Closing Bell • he New York Times Assurance up after SAUDI  0.1 pc » 8,633 pts Tmoved into the profit contract renewal DUBAI  0.6 pc » 2,557 pts column in the fourth quarter, helped by gains in digital QATAR  0.3 pc » 10,684 pts Egypt’s CIB advertising and the biggest ABU DHABI  0.1 pc » 5,143 pts continues• to gain on increase in online subscrib- EGYPT  0.2 pc » 14,767 pts ers since the months after strong Q4 results US KUWAIT  0.2 pc » 5,440 pts the 2016 election. The major US daily said Emirates NBD at its OMAN  0.2 pc » 4,161 pts its profit in the final three highest• in six-months BAHRAIN  0.4 pc » 1,409 pts months of the year amounted to $55.1 million com - Abu Dhabi National pared with a loss of $56.8m • in the same period a year Hotels rises on earlier. higher dividend pounds a year ago. Revenues rose 3.8 per In Dubai, the index was up cent to $502m, with digital Reuters 0.6pc helped by a 2pc rise in advertising up 23pc year- Emirates NBD. Dubai’s largest over-year. bank has called for a sharehold- The Times said it now has ost major Gulf stock ers’ meeting on Feb. 20 to dis- 4.3m online subscribers, markets rose yester- cuss the issuance of multi-bil- and aims to boost that fig- Mday with Dubai lead- lion dirham non-convertible ure to 10m by 2025 as part ing gains on the back of its fi- Saudi stock market (Courtesy of Emerging Market views) securities. of its strategy of shifting to nancial stocks, while Qatar was Qatar’s index was down 0.3pc digital. pulled down by its banking climbed 6.3pc after the Council of foreign funds, uptick in oil gained nearly 9pc after it said with most of its banks slipping. The Times has pledged shares. of Cooperative Health Insur- prices and expansionary budget last week that its full-year profit Telecommunications firm Oore- to continue investing in Saudi Arabia’s index inched ance renewed its licence for one policies are all expected to sup- more than doubled. doo fell 3.9pc in active trade. its newsroom even amid a up 0.1 per cent with bank Sam- year. port corporate earnings growth The country’s biggest lender The Abu Dhabi index edged slump in the industry. ba Financial Group rising 2 per Saudi Investment Bank gained in 2019,” Marmore MENA Intel- Commercial International Bank up 0.1pc with Emirates Tele - Thompson said total cent and petrochemical maker 1.4pc. The firm appointed Faisal ligence said in a note. rose 0.3pc. The bank reported a communications Group adding digital revenue for 2018 Saudi Basic Industries gaining Bin Abdullah al-Omran as its Egypt’s blue-chip index rose fourth-quarter net profit after 0.5pc, and Abu Dhabi National amounted to $709 million, 0.8 per cent. Chief Executive on Tuesday. 0.2pc for its tenth straight ses- minority interest of 2.56 billion Hotels surging 5.8pc after pro- closer to the newspaper’s Insurance provider Unit- “Investor sentiment was bull- sion of gains with Juhayna Egyptian pounds ($145.70 mil- posing a higher dividend for goal of $800 million by ed Cooperative Assurance Co ish [in January] as the influx Food rising 4.4pc. The stock has lion) compared to 1.87 billion 2018. 2020.

US trade deficit recedes European stocks struggle amid in Nov on falling imports Brexit fears, gloomy German data London, United Kingdom Key figures around 1540 GMT region’s strongest economy is urope’s stock markets struggling,” Oanda analyst Dean Edipped lower yesterday, as London - FTSE 100:  .1pc at 7,170.22 points Popplewell commented. investors digested downbeat Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.2pc at 11,339.89 Mercedes-Benz maker Daim- German economic data and Paris - CAC 40:  0.1pc at 5,078.50 ler added to the bad news, re- fears continued over the loom- porting its worst year since ing threat of a no-deal Brexit. EURO STOXX 50:  0.1pc at 3,214.08 2015. Frankfurt dropped 0.3 per Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  0.1pc at 20,874.06 (close) France’s CAC 40 market was cent as official figures showed Sydney - S&P/ASX 200:  0.3pc at 6,026.10 (close) down 0.1pc following French that industrial orders in Ger- banking group BNP Paribas re- Representative picture many fell back in December, Hong Kong - Hang Seng: Closed for a public holiday porting a dip in profits. lion in October, the Commerce the latest sign of a slowdown in New York - Dow:  0.1pc at 25,378.79 Wall Street opened slightly Washington, United State Department said in the data Europe’s largest economy. Shanghai - Composite: Closed for a public holiday lower, a day after US President released that was postponed The news also sent the Euro- Donald Trump’s annual State of he US trade deficit in No- more than a month. Euro/dollar:  at $1.1387 from $1.1406 pean single currency down to the Union address. Tvember receded from a 10- Imports fell by $7.9 billion $1.138 -- the lowest level since Dollar/yen:  at 109.74 yen from 109.96 Trump touched upon a num- year high in the prior month, due largely to big declines January 25. Pound/dollar:  at $1.2978 from $1.2945 Tuesday ber of issues including the Chi- as imports fell by more than in consumer goods like cell London stocks meanwhile na trade war, North Korea, the exports, according to a report phones and of industrial sup- Euro/pound:  at 87.73 pence from 88.09 pence slipped by 0.1pc, with online Russia investigation and health- that had been delayed by the plies like petroleum products. supermarket Ocado hit by a Oil - Brent Crude:  seven cents at $61.91 per barrel care. government shutdown. Exports declined $1.2 bil- warehouse fire, and lingering Oil - West Texas Inter:  10 cents at $53.55 US Treasury Secretary Ste- However, the trade gap is lion, due to declines in sales concerns over Britain leaving ven Mnuchin said both sides more than 10 per cent higher of industrial supplies and the European Union without a in the US-China trade ne - for the January-November pe- consumer goods, partial - deal next month. place in hell” waiting for those a no-deal Brexit. gotiations were working riod than it was in 2017, despite ly offset by a $1 billion jump The odds of British Prime “who promoted Brexit without German statistics office “around the clock” to reach President Donald Trump’s in civilian aircraft, the data Minister Theresa May’s getting even a sketch of a plan how to Destatis said the country’s fac- an agreement by the March 1 aggressive policies that have showed. concessions from EU leaders at carry it out safely”. tory orders were down by 1.6pc deadline. imposed punitive tariffs on The deficit in goods trade Thursday meeting in Brussels Japanese car giant Toyota from the previous month. In Asia, Tokyo and Sydney hundreds of billions of dollars with China fell to $35.4 billion seemed to shrink further after weighed in on the issue after “European equities are on the shares rose in another holi - in goods, and sparked retalia- from $38.2 billion in October, comments by EU leader Donald slashing its net profit forecast, back foot after a surprise drop day-thinned trading day, with tion from US trading partners. not seasonally adjusted, almost Tusk. saying there was no way to avoid in German factory orders this most of Asia off for the Lunar The deficit in November fell entirely due to the drop in im- He said there was a “special a negative impact in the event of morning added to signs that the New Year. to $49.3 billion from $55.7 bil- ports.

Arab Bank staff during a group photo opportunity during an annual gathering held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The event, held in the presence of Mohamed Assem, Arab Bank Country Manager – Bahrain, was attended by Arab Bank’s staff and employees who had completed 15 and 20 years of service. Certificates and gifts were distributed to employees on the occasion 13 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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. 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Movie Review CHANGE OF NAME

I, POONJAR KOIKKAL RAJIV VARMA, F/O The Girl in the Orange Dress: A mountain out of a molehill NIRANJANA VARMA , holder of Indian passport No. L 7216776, issued at TRIVANDRUM on 17.02.2014, he Girl in the Orange Dress’ permanent resident of TC4/ 1671 (1982), SANTHI tells the story of Anna Villegas BHAVAN, KAUDIAR P.O. BELHAVEN GARDENS, ‘T TRIVANDRUM, PIN: 695003, KERALA, INDIA, (Jessy), who is captured in a short (full postal address in India to be given) and presently video as she is being carried into a residing at Flat No 21, Entrance 289, Road No. 5008, hotel by celebrity heartthrob Rye Al Maqsha 0450, Northern Governorate, (full postal Del Rosario (Jericho). Her face is address in Bahrain) do hereby change my daughter not shown in the video and the only name as (given name) NIRANJANA (surname) distinction is her orange dress. She VARMA. Objection(s), if and may be forwarded to wakes up in the bed with him but Embassy of India, P. O. BOX 26106, Al-SEEF, KINGDOM does not realize until later on that OF BAHRAIN. she would be caught up in a whirl- wind of intrigues in the world of showbiz. I, POONJAR KOIKKAL RAJIV VARMA, F/0 The rabid supporters of Rye, in- ANJANA VARMA , holder of Indian passport No. cluding Anna’s best friend Kakai L 7216777, issued at TRIVANDRUM on 17.02.2014, permanent resident of TC4/ 1671 (1982), SANTHI (Ria Atayde), become so curious and BHAVAN, KAUDIAR P.O. BELHAVEN GARDENS, crazy into knowing who the girl in TRIVANDRUM, PIN: 695003, KERALA, INDIA, the orange dress is. Clueless about (full postal address in India to be given) and presently Anna’s identity, Rye can’t get his residing at FLAT NO 21, ENTRANCE 289, ROAD mind off her and offers to help in es- NO. 5008, AL MAQSHA 0450, NORTHERN caping the paparazzi. Anna and Rye GOVERNORATE, (full postal address in Bahrain) do then set themselves in a fun-filled hereby change my daughter name as (given name) hide-and-seek with the paparazzi, ANJANA (surname) VARMA. Objection(s), if and the scoop-hungry reporters (Cai may be forwarded to Embassy of India, P. O. BOX 26106, Cortez, Juan Miguel Severo, Nico Al-SEEF, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. Antonio, Via Antonio, Kaladkaren, and Tuesday Vargas), as well as the A scene from ‘The Girl in the Orange Dress’ outside world.The film depicts the try to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Dress’ moving. Jericho is believable fits her perfectly (most especially I, MOHAMED BASHEER GULAM exciting (and sometimes crazy) lives Festival is something a lot of fans as a big-time celebrity who is trying when she wears that strikingly or- DHASTHAKEER F/O Mohamed Basheer, holder of that celebrities go through and how could enjoy as it tells a story that is to get the best taste of a normal life. ange dress). The supporting best Indian Passport No. M8961138, issued at Bahrain on Anna and Rye—despite their feel- simple yet exciting. The romance One can really feel that he had fun friends, Sheena Halili and Hannah 10.08.2015, permanent resident of Old No. 12, NEW NO. 22/12, RAM NAGAR, MAYILADUTHURAI P.O., ings—overcome the challenges that between a celebrity and an ordi- portraying his character. Jessy, on Ledesma, are equally good and relay NAGAPATTINAM DT., TAMIL NADU and presently nary girl is superbly written with the other hand, beautifully breathed strong performances. Special men- fame brings to their relationship. residing at FLAT 44, BUILDING 534, ROAD 3513, Writer-director Jay Abello created a a tasteful and sensible storyline. life unto her character as a conserv- tion goes to Ria in giving a realistic BLOCK 335, UMM AL HASSAM, KINGDOM OF very relatable and highly entertain- Plus, the theme song “We & Us” by ative, mysterious girl, caught up in portrayal of a super fan who just BAHRAIN hereby changes my son name as (Surname) ing film that intends to keep a smile Moira dela Torre makes the overall an adventurous day after spending looks up to her idol. The paparazzi BASHEER (Given Name) MOHAMED. Objection(s), on the audiences’ face from start to mood charming. An outstanding a night with a celebrity. She remains characters are also funny in their if any, may be forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O. Box finish. This romantic comedy en- cast keeps ‘The Girl in the Orange to be beautiful on screen as her role little, special scenes. 26106, Al Seef, Kingdom of Bahrain. 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Ariana Grande Rapper Divine won’t attend announces Jennifer independent new Grammys venture Los Angeles Lawrence Los Angeles inger Ariana Grande won’t be performing apper Divine on Sat the forthcoming RWednesday announced Grammy Awards. gets engaged that he has set up a new The decision came company which will func- after Grande tion as a record label, re- and pro - cruit and manage new hip- ducers Los Angeles hop talent and produce sparred over content. which songs ctress Jennifer His latest venture, Gul- she would per- Lawrence got ly Gang Entertainment, form at the gala, re- Aengaged to boy- features Divine aka Vivian ports variety.com. friend Cooke Maroney here. Fernandes and his mother She felt “insulted” after The pair sparked engagement ru- on the board of directors, producers initially refused to mours after Lawrence on Tuesday amongst others. allow her to perform “7 rings”, stepped out wearing a ring on her “I’m surrounding my- the latest single from her next left ring finger, reports pagesix.com. self with the right people album “Thank U, Next”. “It was a giant rock. They seemed I’ve met along the way and Grande is also nominated for like they were celebrating and peo- moving forward to the next two awards - Best Pop Vocal ple were talking about it. The ring phase of life with them,” Album for “Sweetener” and was very noticeable... She was wear- Divine said in a statement Best Pop Solo Performance for ing a cute black dress with white to IANS. “God is a woman”. polka dots,” the publication quoted dating the art gallerist in June “This has been a dream The 2019 Grammy Awards a source as saying. last year after being introduced I’d never seen, though now will take place on February Ariana The “Red Sparrow” star started by a friend. Jennifer I feel it’s expected of me and Grande 10 here. Lawrence it’s a great time in music in India to start Gully Gang Entertainment. We need all Cristiano the support from the industry and are looking forward Always wanted Ronaldo’s girlfriend to scaling up the business Georgina Rodriguez makes by way of the right partner- to add Nick’s ships, and by keeping the revelation about pair’s artiste and the music at the name to mine: core of it. Priyanka Chopra relationship Los Angeles Los Angeles Chopra Jonas after getting first publication to reveal Liam Neeson film married to the singer in De- last week that Jorge Eduar- ctress Priyanka Chopra cember. She opened up about ristiano Ronaldo’s do Rodriguez Gorjon had died event cancelled always wanted to add her decision when she ap- girlfriend has ad- aged 70 in Buenos Aires. amid racism row Asinger and husband peared on “The Tonight Cmitted she would Former shop worker Georgina Los Angeles Nick Jonas’ name to her own, Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” love to become the flew to Argentina and posted a and says it doesn’t take any- to promote her Hollywood football star’s wife picture on her Instagram coin- thing away from her identity. movie “Isn’t It Romantic”. but quashed ru- ciding with her 25th birthday, but New York red carpet Priyanka changed her In- “I always wanted to add mours they are made no mention at the time of her Aopening of Liam Nee- stagram handle to Priyanka his name to mine because already engaged. father’s death. son’s latest film has been I feel, like, you know, we Georgina Rodri- The closest she came to mention- cancelled amid a row over are becoming family. And guez, 25, told glossy ing her dad’s well-known drugs past his comments that he once I’m a little traditional and Spanish maga- in the interview was when she wanted to kill a random old school like that,” Pri- zine Hola! the was asked what she would black man after a friend yanka is seen saying in Juventus forward like to “clarify” about the was raped. an episode’s clip, which had yet to ask for her scandal surrounding Reporters were told the had surfaced on the In- hand in marriage. her dad’s life and re- event for “Cold Pursuit” ternet. But she admitted: plied: “I believe in was being pulled two hours She also said it “Every couple wants to justice and in di- before it was scheduled to doesn’t “take away get married and I would vine Law. I leave it happen, the BBC reported. my identity. He love to personally. in their hands. Organisers of the event said gets added to “Right how we have pri- “All I can say there would be no photo- who I am”. orities and a lot of responsi- about my father is graphs or interviews at the She has bilities, although in the future it that I have never New York City showing. a nick- would be marvellous to become known a person The actor was speaking to name for Cristiano’s wife.” with a larger promote the film, a revenge the couple in her The pretty brunette also spoke and more gener- thriller, when he spoke of mind as well. movingly about the recent death of ous heart than the alleged rape took that “I have a celeb- her sick dad - and how the five-times him.” place a long time ago and rity nickname. But Ballon d’Or winner was comforting he found out about it when it is not taking off. her in her hour of need. he came back from a trip It is Prick (Priyan- The Spanish magazine was the abroad. ka and Nick). It is so cool and unique. Nick Katie Price tells of also doesn’t like it and it is not Lady Gaga to perform at the Grammys struggles caring for catching on,” disabled son Harvey she said. ‘Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Los Angeles Los Angeles Goin’?)’ reported Variety. She’s won six Grammy awards, ady Gaga is all set to per- including two in 2010, three in 2011, ormer model Katie Price form for the 61st edition and one in 2015 for her collabora- Fsays for the first time Lof the Grammys. tion album with Tony Bennett. ever she is considering resi- Outdoor Catering • Choice of high quality Gaga tied for the third-high- This is not the first time that the dential care for her disabled Team • Tailor made menus est number of nominations this singer-turned actress will be person, Harvey. TeamOffers: for Non-Veg. & Veg. year with five, for record of forming at the Grammys. She first The reality TV star, who • Professional Party the year, song of the performed at the event in now campaigns for disabil- Set-up & Supervision year, best pop duo or 2010, followed by once ity rights, appeared on the • Catering for any performance, and in 2016 for a Bowie BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire number of guests. best song written tribute and joined Programme on Wednesday • Attractive rates. for visual media Metallica on stage alongside 16-year-old Harvey, for ‘Shallow’; and in 2017. who is partially blind, autistic best pop per- and has the genetic disorder For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 Lady Gaga formance for Prader-Willi syndrome. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 15

Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency in June Marquez fastest in Sepang test vote AFP | Lausanne, Switzerland Italian Valentino Rossi on a Yamaha finished sixth, clocking 2min 00.054sec in the pre-season test at Sepang IFA president Gianni FInfantino is set to serve AFP | Sepang, Malaysia displaced Alex Rins to second Yamaha finished sixth, clocking a second term after world spot after the Suzuki rider led 2min 00.054sec. football’s governing body otoGP world cham- the test during the early part of Rossi will celebrate his birth- said yesterday he would pion Marc Marquez, the day. day on February 16, when the be the only candidate for Mfeeling rejuvenated af- Rins logged 0.259 seconds nine-time world champion June’s vote. ter shoulder surgery, drew first slower while Yamaha’s Maverick turns 40. The 48-year-old has been blood yesterday by being the Vinales, who stormed to a sensa- The official first pre-season in charge of FIFA since Feb- fastest on the first day of the tional victory at Phillip Island in test runs from Wednesday to ruary 2016, after succeeding pre-season test in Malaysia. October, posted the third fastest Friday at the Sepang circuit. the disgraced Sepp Blatter In scorching temperatures time at 1 min 59.937sec. following the corruption Marquez, Spain’s champion in MotoGP race riders from Hon- Pre-season MotoGP test times scandal which rocked the waiting, powered his Honda to da, Ducati, Yamaha and Suzuki yesterday on the Sepang cir- organisation. log the quickest time of 1min are at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit. cuit (5.543 km): The election will take 59.621sec. Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo is the 1. Marc Marquez (ESP/Hon- place on June 5 in Paris “I have another spirit and it is only 2019 race rider absent, due da) 1min 59.621sec, 2. Alex Rins ahead of the women’s World kind of an adrenaline in my body to his recent wrist injury but is (ESP/Suzuki) at 0.259, 3. Maver- Cup. and this is important,” he told hoping to make the tests in Qatar ick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha)0.316, Former Tottenham de- reporters with a smile. Marc Marquez of Spain and Repsol Honda Team rounds the bend during the between February 23 and 25. 4. Tito Rabat (ESP/Ducati) 0.362, fender Ramon Vega had The 25-year-old reigning five MotoGP Tests In Sepang The triple world champion 5. Danilo Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) announced his intention to time champion who underwent will ride for Honda this season 0.430), 6. Valentino Rossi (ITA/ stand against Infantino, but a four-hour shoulder operation It is the first time the Spaniard enced pain during left turns and alongside compatriot Marquez Yamaha) 0.433, 7. Takaaki Na- failed to garner the required in December, completed 29 laps. has ridden a MotoGP bike since braking, forcing him to change after switching from Ducati. kagami (JPN/Honda) 0.537, 8. support of five of FIFA’s 211 Marquez also said he was not the early December surgery and his riding style. Ducati’s Tito Rabat was Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Duca- member federations. going to push himself too hard he focused on its engine perfor- But signalling his determina- fourth, followed by Danilo ti)0.576, 9. Stefan Bradl (GER/ Infantino has introduced in Sepang to avoid any setback mance. tion to remain competitive in the Petrucci also on a Ducati. Honda) 0.593, 10. Pol Espargaro plans to increase the World in his recovery. Marquez admitted he experi- opening race in March, Marquez Italian Valentino Rossi on a (ESP/KTM) 0.692 Cup from 32 teams to 48 from 2026, with the possi- bility to bring forward the expansion to the 2022 edi- CSB joins Sports Day celebration Footballers to visit ‘Al tion in Qatar. TDT | Manama Al Balushi said the deci - sion to allocate half a work- Firjan Playgrounds’ Extras top score as ivil Service Bureau repre- This would bring a ing day to sports activity un- Csentative at the organizing derlines the keenness of HRH TDT | Manama expertise and some incentive Australian side all committee of the 2019 Bahrain positive impact in Prime Minister to interact in gifts to the youngsters while out for 10 Sports Day Khalid Mousa Al encourages citizens putting the decision of their ormer international foot- playing a game of football. Balushi said the bureau has di- and residents to Highnesses leaders of the GCC Fball strikers Hussain Ali The team includes Hasan AFP | Sydney rected to give its staff a half-day exercise, which countries to allocate a nation- ‘Pele’ and Mohammed Hubail Ismail of BFA, who expressed off to exercise and contribute to would contribute al sporting day in all of the will be the chief guests in the gratitude to Shaikh Nasser for t’s not a good look when the event, scheduled for Feb- to preventing the region. next visit of the ‘Al Firjan Play- his keenness to revive foot- Ithe extras are the top ruary 12. “This would bring a positive grounds’ project today at the ball playgrounds, which in score, but that’s what hap- The decision was in line with increased level of impact in promoting the culture Capital Governorate football turn would promote sport as pened to an Australian the directives of HRH the Prime diseases of sport in the GCC communi- grounds. a healthy lifestyle among dif- women’s side who were all Minister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- KHALID MOUSA AL BALUSHI ties and encourages citizens The initiative was launched ferent segments of the society. out for 10 yesterday. man Al Khalifa that employees and residents to exercise, which by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad On his part, Hamad Moham- It took six extras for South in all ministries and govern- year to promote the Bahrain would contribute to preventing Al Khalifa, representative of med, BFA technical supervisor, Australia to reach double ment authorities should be giv- Sports Day festivities and its the increased level of diseases,” His Majesty the King for Char- said by staging these events, figures at the National In- en a half-day rest once every objectives. he said. ity Works and Youth Affairs, they aim to increase the local digenous Cricket Champi- Supreme Council for Youth community’s literature about onship in Alice Springs. and Sports Chairman, and the importance of sport activ- Opener Febi Mansell Bahrain Olympic Committee ity in developing noble mor- scored the only runs off the (BOC) President, a plan to set als and protecting individuals bat with four followed by up playgrounds equipped with against modern diseases. 10 ducks against New South integrated sport and enter- “We felt how pleased those Wales. tainment facilities for young young players were when they Roxsanne Van-Veen re- athletes. played their favourite sport turned the unbelievable fig- Both ex-national team stars with football stars of Bahrain, ures of five wickets for one will be joining a dedicated who presented them with run off two overs. Naomi team from the BOC and the wonderful gifts for them to Woods took two wickets Bahrain Football Association enjoy every day,” said Moham- with the only two balls she (BFA), as they provide their med. bowled.

Flu-hit Dortmund crash out of German Cup on penalties to Bremen AFP | Berlin

lu-hit Bundesliga leaders Children participating in actvities during last year’s Bahrain Sports Day FBorussia Dortmund crashed out of the German Cup on Tues- day, losing a penalty shoot-out Entities to scrap use of electric elevators at home to Werder Bremen following a 3-3 draw after extra TDT | Manama This was announced dur- time. ing the most recent meeting Goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka was he organizing committee BETTER of the organizing committee, Bremen’s hero in the shoot-out Tof the 2019 Bahrain Sports chaired by Supreme Council as he saved Dortmund’s open- Day, to be organized by the for Youth and Sports assistant ing attempts from Paco Alcac- Bahrain Olympic Committee KNOW secretary general and BOC sec- er and Maximilian Philipp as (BOC) on February 12, has de- retary general Abdulrahman Bremen won the last-16 tie 4-2 cided to make a number of key Askar. on penalties. Borussia Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic scores their second goal during the DFB initiatives as a build up to the Askar called on all ministries It finished 1-1 over 90 minutes Cup Third Round match between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen event. Entities will scrap and the private institutions to after Dortmund captain Marco It was declared that on Feb- the use of electric engage in the sports day by de- Reus rifled home a direct free- sea-bound Christian Pulisic and really tough.” ruary 10 and 11, all ministries elevators on Feb- veloping their own sports pro- kick to cancel out an early goal Achraf Hakimi had scored for Peru veteran Pizarro, who and the private sector entities ruary 10 and 11 grammes, and motivate their by Bremen’s Milot Rashica. Dortmund. turns 41 in October, was de - will scrap the use of electric employees to exercise on this The game exploded into life “It’s a bitter defeat,” admit- lighted with his 56th German elevators and office boys’ ser- in an attempt to occasion to spread awareness with four goals in extra time ted Dortmund striker Mario Cup goal. vices prior to the event, in an promote exercises, on the significance of sport in as Bremen twice equalised, Goetze. “That will have done us good attempt to promote exercises, and take sport as maintaining a good health and through substitutes Claudio “We shouldn’t have conceded - we deserved to go through,” and take sport as an everyday an everyday break the cycle of laziness and Pizarro and Martin Harnik, two equalisers in extra time beamed the former Chelsea and routine. routine lethargy. to force penalties after Chel- and then to lose on penalties is Bayern Munich striker. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 16 New Zealand crush India New Zealand The hosts won T. Seifert b Ahmed 84 • C. Munro c Shankar b K. Pandya 34 the T20 match by 80 Williamson c H. Pandya b Chahal 34 runs to take 1-0 lead in D. Mitchell c Karthik b H. Pandya 8 three-match series KNOW WHAT R. Taylor c Ahmed b Kumar 23 C. de Grandhomme c Siraj b H. Pandya 3 Seifert and Southee M. Santner not out 7 • After being sent into S. Kuggeleijn not out 20 complete New Zealand Extras: (lb 1, wd 5) 6 demolition job bat, NZ made 219/6 Total: (for 6 wickets; 20 overs) 219 with Seifert’s career India New Zealand inflict best innings including R. Sharma c Ferguson b Southee 1 India’s• worst T20 defeat seven fours and six S. Dhawan b Ferguson 29 sixes V. Shankar b Santner 27 R. Pant b Santner 4 AFP | Wellington Seifert had a life on 71 when MS Dhoni b Southee 39 dropped on the boundary by K. Karthik c Southee b Sodhi 5 ndia crashed to their worst Dinesh Karthik and added a H. Pandya c Mitchell b Sodhi 4 ever Twenty20 defeat as an further 13 runs before he was K. Pandya c Seifert b Southee 20 Iaggressive 84 by Tim Seifert bowled by Khaleel Ahmed. His B. Kumar c Seifert b Ferguson 1 set New Zealand up for an 80- 43-ball innings included seven Y. Chahal b Mitchell 1 run win in Wellington yesterday. fours and six sixes. K. Ahmed 1 “It was one of those complete Williamson added 34 to the Extras: (lb 3, wd 3, nb 1) 7 performances that you do search New Zealand cause and there Total: (all out; 19.2 overs) 139 for,” beamed New Zealand skip- were enterprising cameos late per Kane Williamson, happy to New Zealand’s Tim Seifert plays a shot in the innings from Ross Taylor MS Dhoni and Krunal Pandya see his side bounce back from with 23 off 14 and an unbeaten arrested the slide with a 52-run the drubbing inflicted by India only the eighth time they have strong suit. He added: “We were confident 20 from seven deliveries by Scott partnership before the last three in the recent one-day interna- failed to bat through a 20-over “We were outplayed in all of getting that target. It’s a small Kuggeleijn. wickets fell for 10 runs. tional series. innings. three departments,” he said. ground. We just needed that one Faced with batting at 11 an Tim Southee, who was The explosive 86-run opening Their previous worst defeat “We have chased targets of 200 big partnership which we failed over, India faltered from the dropped for the last three ODIs partnership off 50 deliveries by was by 49 runs to Australia at (plus) before and that’s probably to do.” start when Sharma went for one. against India, marked his return Seifert and Colin Munro laid the Bridgetown in 2010. the reason we played with eight Seifert, whose previous best Shikhar Dhawan blazed a to the side with three for 17 off foundations for New Zealand India captain Rohit Sharma batsmen. innings in eight T20 internation- quick 29 until he was bowled his four overs. to build their third highest T20 could not hide his disappoint- “As a team we have always als was an unbeaten 14 on debut, by Lockie Ferguson and his dis- The second T20 in the three- total of 219-6. ment, having elected to bowl chased down targets and we be- gave New Zealand a flying start missal ignited a collapse of five match series is in Auckland on India were all out in reply for when he won the toss because lieve that whatever target is set alongside Munro, who fell for wickets for 26 runs in 33 deliv- Friday. India won the preceding 139 with four balls remaining, in chasing a target is his side’s in front of us we can do it. 34 off 20. eries. ODI series 4-1.

Pochettino should manage Man United if not Solskjaer: Rooney Guardiola gearing up for ‘terrible’ fixture congestion in February

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ep Guardiola believes the Pdemands of challenging for four trophies throughout Feb- ruary will take even more of a toll on his side than the famous demands of fixture congestion in December. City are still in with the chance of completing a historic Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on as Manchester United quadruple of the Champions interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts League, Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup, but Guardio- Reuters | London Pochettino. la is concerned at the intense The Norwegian has helped physical demands that will place anchester United care- United go within two points of on his squad. Mtaker manager Ole Gun- the top four while also reviving A run of seven games across nar Solskjaer deserves the a free-flowing style of soccer the four competitions in Feb- chance to take over as perma- that had gone missing under ruary is not quite as demanding nent boss while Tottenham Mourinho. a schedule as the nine matches Hotspur’s Mauricio Pochettino “It’d be nice to see Ole Gun- they faced during December, is be the best alternative, ac- nar continue with this form three of which City lost. Sergio Aguero looks on as the ball trickles over the line for his third goal against Arsenal (file photo) cording to former club captain and get a shot at the job on However, Guardiola suggest- Wayne Rooney. a permanent basis,” Rooney, ed that with more at stake this they can prepare all week and ing sessions are in better con- Solskjaer replaced Jose United’s all time record scorer, month, the task facing his squad we know how well Maurizio ditions, the sun is here, you see Mourinho in December and told CNN World Sport in an is even tougher. Sarri will prepare for the game. the end of the season is closer, has guided United to seven interview. Then comes an FA Cup fifth- “We have Schalke and the fi- The Premier League the pitch is in better condition, wins and a draw in the Premier “But if not, if the club go to round tie, the first leg of their nal of Carabao Cup and Premier could go to goal you can take a coffee outside League to make a compelling choose from somewhere else, Champions League last 16 tie League. It is what it is but it is difference, I agree. and in that situation you are in case for his appointment ahead then I think Pochettino would away at Schalke and the League nice and I prefer to be there.” four competitions – wow, it’s an of early bookmakers’ favourite be the right guy.” Cup final against Chelsea on Guardiola has some experi- We are not going to extra plus. Pochettino has previously February 24. ence of being involved in a tight say to the guys that “Then you realise: ‘Wow, we said he was fully committed “When I was abroad and title race while contending in today we have to win can do something special.’ But to delivering results in his cur- before I came here, everyone six competitions as Barcelona 5-0. I never said that. we are not right now in that rent job but that has done little talked about December,” Guar- manager when they beat Real First you have to win position because this month is It’d be nice to see Ole to quell speculation about his diola said on Tuesday. Madrid to win La Liga in 2009- terrible, in terms of the fact that Gunnar continue with the game and then future at Tottenham. “But when Boxing Day was 10. second try (to score every game is a final and we this form and get a The Argentine, who joined finished and I saw the schedule have to wait.” shot at the job on a Tottenham from Southampton (for February), I said ‘but this ‘A lot of stress’ more), because it can Victory at Goodison Park permanent basis. in 2014, has guided the London is worse’. Even worse. That is And he is torn over the pros happen would take City above Liver- But if not, if the club club to consecutive top-three true. and cons of the mental fatigue PEP GUARDIOLA pool at the top of the table on go to choose from finishes in the league, but he “If you are out of more com- caused by fixture congestion goal difference and Guardiola is yet to win a trophy. petitions it is more comforta- against the extra motivation of can lose that competition,” he believes that could be what sep- somewhere else, then Solskjaer said last week the ble. February is tougher than creating history. added. arates the sides come the end of I think Pochettino owners of Norwegian club December. January brings the “In some ways, it’s a problem “It demands a lot of stress and the season. would be the right Molde, who sent him to Old Carabao (League) Cup and FA in terms of how many games you need a little bit of a break. “The first message is to win guy Trafford with their blessing, Cup with teams from the Cham- you have and the mental effort But at the same time, when the game and the second one is WAYNE ROONEY had asked him to try to turn pionship and League One – with needed to be consistent in every you arrive after this month in that if you can score, score and his temporary stint into a per- all respect it is different. single competition. You know March from my experience, and if you can avoid to concede, do manent role. “Now we have Chelsea and when you lose one game you the days are longer, your train- it,” he added.