Ronaldinho To, Not To, Marry Two Women at Same Time

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Summit could be on June 12: Trump Mumtalakat CEO honoured by Russian President DID Moscow Washington DC very important persons who contributed to boosting relations and co-operation S President Donald ahmood Al Kooheji, Chief with Russia and the Russian people. A KNOW UTrump said yester - Executive of Bahrain Mumta- total of 350 personalities received the day that he remains open Mlakat Holding Company, the medal since its inception. to holding a summit with kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, was The award was conferred on Mr Al St Petersburg International North Korea’s Kim Jong Un granted the Friendship Medal by Russian Kooheji for his efforts to bolster partner- Economic Forum is an on June 12. The President President Vladimir Putin to become the ship between Mumtalakat Holding Com- annual event casting light on said lines of communica- first Bahraini to receive the distinguished pany and the Russian Direct Investment business. It is considered as tion had opened between award. The honour was bestowed in an Mr Al Kooheji receives the medal from President Putin. Fund (RDIF) which was launched in 2014. a global platform to discuss the two countries after offi- award distribution ceremony held at Al Kooheji took part in SPIEF, held cials said Thursday that the Konstantinovsky Palace on the sidelines The Friendship Medal is a Russian from May 24 to 26. He spoke in a dia- main economic issues facing North Koreans had become of the St Petersburg International Eco- award created per a presidential decree logue entitled “Banking Activities and Russia, nascent markets unresponsive, nomic Forum. number 442 on March 3, 1994 to honour Funding in Nascent Markets”. and the world. leading to the planned summit’s cancella- tion. “We’re going to see what happens. We’re talking to them now. It was a very nice statement they put out,” Trump said on the South Lawn before departing in his helicop- ter for the US Naval Academy Mekunu mayhem in Maryland. “We’ll see what happens. It could even be Five killed, 40 missing as category one cyclone rips through Yemeni island of Socotra the 12th. We’re talking to them now,” he said. “They animal and plant life. very much want to do it. Salalah Port has been Meanwhile, Oman’s Public Authority We’d like to do it.” • for Civil Aviation (PACA) issued a state- evacuated and will remain ment yesterday stating that the cyclone closed for the next 72 hours. was around 150km away from the south- While maximum wave height ern city of Salalah. They also urged people De Silva quits tour has been predicted to go to take “strict precautions” and to stay away from the coast. after dad shot dead as high as 12 meters with Strong gale winds and heavy rainfall Colombo expected rising sea level. are expected to hit the costal areas of Dhofar, the statement read, with warnings he father of Sri Lan - The dead were four Yemenis of flooding. Tkan cricket all-rounder and• one Indian national, Salalah Port has been evacuated and Dhananjaya de Silva was will remain closed for the next 72 hours. shot dead by unidentified residents and medical sources While maximum wave height has been gunmen on the eve of the said, while the missing included predicted to go as high as 12 meters with national team’s departure to Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese. expected rising sea level. the West Indies yesterday, Director of Meteorology at the UAE Men walk on a road flooded after heavy rain and strong winds caused damage in Hadibu on Thursday police said. The player’s Dubai weather center, Mohamad Al Ebri, was father, Ranjan, a local pol- as Cyclone Mekunu pounded the Yemeni island of Socotra. The powerful storm remained on path to quoted by Arab News that the cyclone is itician, was gunned down strike Oman. expected to reach the southern coast of in Ratmalana, a suburb of man’s popular tourist destina- Oman within the next 12 hours, however the capital Colombo, close tion Salalah could be pounded by yesterday as the cyclone pummelled the Among those missing were three local it is possible that by then the cyclone to midnight on Thursday, Owinds reaching up to 167 kilom- area before making its way to the Arabian sailors lost when their ship capsized off category would have gone down to level police said. An investigation eters per hour if Cyclone Mekunu con- Peninsula’s southern coast. the coast of the island. one again. is underway but no arrests tinues on its current path, according to The dead were four Yemenis and one Yemen declared a state of emergen- Authorities announced that Salalah In- have been made. Cricket of- weather experts. Indian national, residents and medical cy on Thursday for Socotra, which lies ternational Airport will remain closed for ficials said 26-year-old De Five people were killed and at least 40 sources said, while the missing included between southern Yemen and the Horn an additional 24 hours due to the severe Silva withdrew from the missing on the Yemeni island of Socotra Yemenis, Indians and Sudanese. of Africa and is renowned for its unique weather conditions caused by the cyclone. tour that involves three Test matches. However, there was no official word from REVERSE KICK the cricket board on who will replace De Silva. Ronaldinho to, not to, marry two women at same time in August with his two ‘fiancees’ the weddings were not expected Rio De Janeiro Priscilla Coelho and Beatriz to be officially registered. esterday was a special Souza at a same function, his The former footballer is day for Brazilian foot- personal secretary dismissed claimed to have met Ms Souza baller Ronaldinho fans. them as “rubbish”. in 2016 when he was already DON’T MISS IT Y While many reports said the Ronaldinho is said to have dating Ms Coelho, but carried Brazilian ace could tie the knot given engagement rings to both on seeing both. women and the ceremony He has never publicly con- was claimed to be set for firmed the relationship but in 30,000 and their £5 million home in March, during a trip to Japan, Rio, said The he posted images to his In - 03 growing! Sun. stagram of himself with both Ronaldin- women. Rising ho, who is 04 to the top claimed to be “adept at Petrol price hike polygamy”, started case adjourned dating Beatriz in Ronaldinho with Priscilla Coelho, left, and Beatriz Souza, centre 06 2016 but continued his relation- lier. The women reportedly re- presents, including recently 1500 British pounds is what ship with ceive an “allowance” of around buying them matching perfume Ronaldinho gives Priscilla, £1,500 from the footballer to during a trip abroad together. his girlfriends in which be- spend as they wish. Bigamy is illegal in Brazil monthly allowances gan several And it is claimed he always where prison sentences of up to years ear- gives the two the exact same six years can be given. However SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 02 Traders fear fruit shortage over ‘red light on imports from India’ The virus, which is released through bats’ saliva, urine and excreta, typically spreads due to bats consuming fruits on trees

South Asia, which carries the Nipah The Indian Commerce virus. • The Indian Commerce Ministry has Ministry has said it is said it is monitoring the outbreak and monitoring the outbreak will asses if the virus will bear impli- and will asses if the virus cations for the country’s fruit exports. will bear implications for “We are keeping an eye on the devel- opments. If the situation persists, we the country’s fruit exports. may have to ask our agencies to do a formal assessment of whether this will TDT|Manama hurt India’s export potential,” an Indian newspaper quoted a commerce ministry raders at the Central Market official as saying. fear a possible shortage of fruits Since these bats feed on any fruit they Tand vegetables as according to can find, there’s a risk of exports of many them the Customs Department is refus- fruits getting affected. ing to give a clearance for consignments The deaths in Kerala is the third in- from India following Nipah outbreak. stance in India’s history of a Nipah virus “I think we are definitely heading outbreak, the first two times being in for a shortage. The demand for fruits West Bengal’s Siliguri in 2001 and Nadia and vegetables has been high since it in 2007. is Ramadan. I hope the epidemic will This time around, the outbreak has be controlled and the exports would A view of the Central Market been detected in the Southern state, resume soon,” said a trader, who doesn’t where the first victims were three mem- want to be identified. in Kerala, has already affected India’s The virus, which is released through on trees. bers of a family in Kozhikode, followed The outbreak of Nipah virus, which fruit exports, according to Indian Com- bats’ saliva, urine and excreta, typically Specifically, it is the Greater Indi- by a nurse who took care of the infect- has resulted in the death of ten people merce Ministry. spreads due to bats consuming fruits an Fruit Bat, found abundantly across ed.

CBSE to declare ‘Elderly’s welfare a top Class XII results today priority for government’ TDT|Manama he Central Board of Secondary Ex- amination (CBSE) will declare its Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince projects aimed at serving the elderly, TSenior School Certificate Examina- HRH Premier’s vision Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa through noting that the committee will build tion (Class XII) on May 26, said a statement The government, • appointing him as member of the Na- on the achievements of the previous issued by the board yesterday. in forming the committee tional Committee for the Elderly. session, step up co-operation with the “As per previous years, this year also led by HRH the proves the desire of the Prime Minister, Bu Hazza asserted that Bahrain relevant sides and find new sources to the CBSE is hosting its results on net with government to cooperate is among the first Arab countries in finance its programmes and activities. the technical support of National Infor- has allocated with official institutions and which an elderly committee has been The government, led by HRH the matics Centre (NIC), and the results can great importance established, which, he said, reflects Prime Minister, has allocated great be checked on www.results.nic.in, www. to the elderly civil society organisations in the interest of the kingdom and the importance to the elderly through its cbseresults.nic.in and www.cbse.nic.in,” through its order to achieve the ultimate government in such an age group. programmes and plans, as reflected in it said. programmes goal of serving the elderly in HRH Premier’s vision in forming the efforts of the Labour and Social The schools will automatically get their en- and plans, as the kingdom, Bu Hazza said the committee proves the desire of Development Ministry, he said. tire schools results on email id’s already reg- the government to cooperate with Bu Hazza also highlighted the istered with the board, the statement added. reflected in the in a statement yesterday. official institutions and civil society keenness of the Labour and Social The board which began going digital efforts of the organisations in order to achieve the Development Minister, Jameel Hu- since last year with regard to its results Labour and Social Manama ultimate goal of serving the elderly in maidan, to activate the National also provides digital mark sheets at https:// Development the kingdom, Bu Hazza said in a state- Strategy for the Elderly and its ex - digilocker.gov.in. Ministry. ood Word Society’s Chairman, ment yesterday. ecutive plan, raise public awareness “Students can also view their results on Hassan Mohammed Bu Hazza, He added that the new session of on the issues of the elderly and or - UMANG mobile application which is avail- MR BU HAZZA Ghas expressed pride in the pre- the National Committee for the Elder- ganising conferences and workshops able for android, iOS and windows based cious trust conferred on him by His ly will continue its programmes and in this regard. smart phone,” the statement said.

Need to boost skill training stressed

personalities and citizens were also in Dr Al Nuaimi stressed attendance. • Dr Al Nuaimi stressed strenuous strenuous efforts to develop efforts to develop the technical and the technical and vocational vocational streams, as part of the na- streams, as part of the national tional project to upgrade education project to upgrade education and training and meet Bahrain’s development needs. and training and meet He said that new industrial spe - Bahrain’s development needs. cialties had been introduced dur - ing the 2017-2018 school year, citing Manama particularly computer technology, electronics, and electricity, announc- eputy Premier Shaikh Khalid ing plans to expand the scheme to bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Survey include other high schools across Dand Land Registration Bureau Bahrain. President Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla Al He underlined the ministry-led ef- Khalifa and members of the Royal Fam- forts to encourage intermediate school ily visited the Ramadan majlis, which students to join the technical and vo- was hosted by Education Minister Dr cational specialties. These sustained Majid Al Nuaimi marking the advent efforts have paid off as the number of of the holy month. students who enrolled in the technical Ministers, ambassadors, Shura education rose 5,161 during the current Council members, senior officials, school year, while 755 others chose businessmen, academic figures, media Shaikh Khalid with Dr Al Nuaimi and other officials at the Majlis. commercial studies. 03 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 big story

University of Bahrain hardly has the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing strength, say students An aerial view of the university. 30,000 and growing!

TDT|Manama According to them, it’s overcrowding It’s overcrowding Thamer Tayfour everywhere, be it parking lots, queues for • registration, graduation hall, restrooms DID everywhere, be it parking embley in England is one of the and cafeterias. lots, queues for registration, biggest stadiums in the world Student Salman Hamad finds delay in graduation hall, restrooms Wwith a total capacity of 90,000 graduation as one of the main reasons KNOW Many students and cafeterias. and if all University of Bahrain (UoB) stu- behind this overcrowding. often fail to dents are taken there to watch a football “Students suffer from overcrowding match they would fill one third of seats. well before choosing a specialisation. get their first It was learnt that as many as Yes, the total number of students at UoB Many students often fail to get their first University Strength or even second 7,503 high school graduates has reached a whopping 30,000, first time or even second choice of specialisation, choice of applied for 44 undergraduate since its founding in the year 1984 and the forcing them to enroll for other subjects Harvard 20,324 specialisation, programmes in the year 2017. students here say they are “suffocating” before getting transferred to the spe - Cambridge 21,656 forcing them to with the existing infrastructure hardly cialisations they want. This naturally Oxford 23,195 enroll for other supporting the huge number. leads to a delay in their graduation,” he subjects. explained. Karachi 28,500 He said “battling the crowd” is one JNU, India 7,304 SALMAN HAMAD of the toughest things at the university. Peking 32,777 “I live in Muharraq. There is always a huge traffic congestion while trying to enter the university premises through ulty of Arts, who finds the growing num- the eastern gate. It’s very difficult to find bers hard to digest. “My brother tells The system a parking place and one can’t even think me that when he was at the university allows only 25 of parking the car faraway and walking in 2008, the number of students in the at least a kilometer to reach classes es- arts college was only 1,000. As of now, or 30 students pecially during the summer.” the number of students here is more in each section, Student Salah Emad conducted a sur- than 4,000. and this leads vey on Twitter in which he sought the “The teaching staff has also increased to delayed opinion of students over taking a public but not doubled. Students every day graduation bus to the university against private car struggle to get the subjects they want, by one or two to beat traffic congestion and parking and most classes are filled once the reg- semesters. issues. About 1,300 took part and 53 per istration is opened in less than half an cent of them agreed on boarding a public hour. Four years is the duration of study SALAH EMAD bus to reach the university. at any university in the world, but be - Student Salah Emad feels it’s high time cause of preparatory classes and the dif- the university changes its admission ficulties for registering in some subjects, system. the graduation process seems impossible “As the number of students applying in four years. I think majority students My brother for programmes is quite large, it is dif- spend an average of five years at the UoB. tells me that ficult for many of them to find the right We are also afraid of late graduation.” specialisation. The system allows only Meanwhile, the UoB has announced its when he was 25 or 30 students in each section, and date for personal interviews and general here in 2008, this leads to delayed graduation by one abilities tests for selecting students for the number of or two semesters. the coming academic year. students in the “During the registration time, we even It was learnt that as many as 7,503 high arts college find it difficult to choose convenient school graduates applied for 44 under- was only 1,000. timings. Sometimes it is very difficult graduate programmes in the year 2017. As of now, the to get back to the university after three For the coming academic year, inter- hours for a single session. I live close to views will be held between June 10 and number is more the university and have no problem with 14, while tests are scheduled from June than 4,000. timings. Thank God I am not living in 24 to 28 for undergraduate programmes, FAWAZ AHMED Muharraq or Manama.” according to dean of admission and reg- Students walk through one of the corridors of the university. Fawaz Ahmed is a student at the Fac- istration Dr Abdul Rahim Abbas. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 04 Rising to the

top A child suffering from Down’s syndrome receives a prize at an event organised by the Centr Project on way to help more patients suffering from Down’s syndrome take up jobs in various sectors

from the Ministry of Education,” said Down’s syndrome Dr Mannai • “Activities for the students include continues to be the most speech therapy and for our younger common chromosomal students we provide early interven- disorder with the number of tion,” he added. patients rising every year. Established in 1998, the Bahrain Down syndrome Society, first of its kind in the GCC, caters to the social The new programme sets and developmental needs of those with a• probationary period of Down’s syndrome through educational one year to assure that the In the past, they and physical activities. Their efforts rights of both employers and were associated have been supported prominently by employees are guaranteed. with jobs such as the Government while private sector gardening, now also offers some help and support. “We receive a huge financial support TDT|Manama we are aiming from the government, nearly 80 per Supriya Reginald at the likes of cent, the remaining 20pc comes from banks, saloons, the private sector. We have a won- fforts are on to involve people and supermarket derful relationship with the private with Down’s syndrome in the and so on. We sector,” said Dr Mannai. “On an annual Elocal job market, according to have proof that basis our funds add up to BD180, 000,” the director of the Centre for Down they can handle he revealed. Syndrome Care Dr Mohammed Abdul The society currently has all hands Karim Mannai. these jobs on deck with their new milestone pro- Statistics provided by the Centre re- well, they have ject dedicated to paving a salient path veals nearly 1,500 people, of different proven effective for those with Down’s syndrome with ages, in Bahrain, suffer from Down’s in the US and regard to their career. syndrome. other countries, “In the past, they were associated A new milestone project aimed at we aren’t any with jobs such as gardening, now we involving them in the banking sector, different. are aiming at the likes of banks, sa - supermarkets and salons is on the way. loons, and supermarket and so on. We People with Down’s syndrome have DR MANNAI have proof that they can handle these proven their capability to undertake jobs well, they have proven effective in other jobs rather than just being in most common chromosomal disorder the US and other countries, we aren’t the field of agriculture, painting and with the number of patients rising any different,” stated Dr Mannai. simple jobs, he asserted. every year. “Over 1,500 individuals The new programme states that if a The new programme sets a pro - with Down’s syndrome live in Bah- company has an agreement with the bationary period of one year to as - rain and out of them around 400 society to employee one of their stu- sure that the rights of both employers are registered with our society,” Dr dents, the employee will not be handed and employees are guaranteed and to Mannai said. “For reasons unknown, to the company unless the company is give people with Down’s syndrome the remaining individuals haven’t ap- satisfied with their work, a one-year the chance to prove what they are proached us yet,” he added. contract will be honoured to give them capable of performing at their new With patients ranging from the age an opportunity to prove themselves at workplaces. of one to 56, the society plays a dual the job. Also known as Trisomy 21, Down’s role in supporting those with Down’s “Our society is trying to integrate syndrome is a genetic disorder caused syndrome. “We have different services these individuals in schools and we by the presence of all or part of the and tasks for the community; we hold have succeeded. Yet we require the third copy of chromosome 21 whereas workshops, help train family members Ministry of Education to take more typical individuals have two copies. as well as members of the society on action with regard to this situation,” Physical growth delays, characteristic how to deal with those with Down’s said Dr Mannai. facial features, and mild to moderate syndrome. Within the walls of our “The integration is not simple, it is intellectual disability are associated society, we conduct lectures twice a a huge method that requires facilities with Down’s syndrome. week on Monday and Thursday to and budget. The ministry is doing its Down’s syndrome continues to be the train specialised including teachers best but we need more,” he added.

Children suffering from Down’s syndrome take part in a event. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 05 5,000 expats deported in past three years

Parliament will vote this week on a bill that shows more leniency towards convicted expats by scrapping compulsory deportation as a

penalty Picture Credit Biju Haridas LMRA warned that the bill may encourage some expats to violate the law.

The figures showed that 16 expatri- stances of some of the convicted expats Kingdom for at least three years. LMRA rejected the bill ates were deported between January requiring that they’re not deported After discussing the matter for al- • 1 and March 13 this year. It was also from the country and granting the Ju- most five months with the related and warned that “it may proved that 1, 022 were deported in diciary Authority discretionary power authorities, Services Committee mem- encourage some foreign 2017, while the highest number re - whether to deport the convict or not. bers decided to approve the bill, which workers to violate the law”. corded was 2, 724, the total number of 16 The committee received the pro - will be voted on this Tuesday during the expats convicted and deported in 2015. expats were deported posed law and thoroughly discussed regular weekly meeting of the Council The bill has the support This was unfolded within the reply between January 1 and it with the related establishments, in- of Representatives, in the presence of • of the Supreme Judicial Council to March 13 this year. cluding the Supreme Judicial Council, representatives of the government. of Interior Ministry and both queries of the Services Committee in Interior Ministry and Labour Mar- parliamentary committees. the Council of Representatives, which ket Regulatory Authority (LMRA), in is planned to vote this week on a bill addition to the Legislative and Legal TDT|Manama that shows more leniency towards con- Affairs and Foreign Affairs, Defence Muhannad Mansour victed expats by scrapping compulsory eign worker from the Kingdom and and National Security Committees in deportation as a penalty. the prohibition of his re-entry either the council. The bill would Submitted by MP Mohammed Al permanently or for a temporary period LMRA rejected the bill and warned achieve social ore than 5, 000 expatriates Maarifi last January, the bill aims to of not less than three years,” reads the that “it may encourage some foreign justice that’s were deported from Bahrain amend a clause in Act 19 of the year clause in the existing law. workers to violate the law”. The au- instructed by Min the past three years for vi- 2006 with regard to the regulation of The proposed amendment suggests thority also added that “if the bill is the Kingdom’s olating the Kingdom’s labour laws, it the labour market. fining convicts BD100 and granting implemented, it would weaken the legal was recently revealed. The proposed amendment scraps the judges the jurisdiction to deport the tools utilised by the Kingdom to combat constitution, According to the latest statistics re- existing text in the law which stipu- convicts in accordance with their of- the irregular employment issue”. considering the leased by the Supreme Judicial Coun- lates compulsory deportation of foreign fence, instead of mandatorily deporting The bill was supported by Interior humanitarian cil, 5, 294 expats were sentenced to workers found guilty of “engaging in them as per the instructions of the Ministry and both parliamentary com- circumstances deportation after they were convicted any work in the Kingdom without a current law. mittees. However, the Foreign Affairs, of some of the in various cases related to the violation work permit issued in accordance with According to Al Maarifi, the bill Defence and National Security Com- convicted expats. of the work titles mentioned in their the provisions of this act”. would achieve social justice that’s in- mittee advised to maintain the existing residency permits between the years “In the event of conviction, the court structed by the Kingdom’s constitution, text which stipulates the prevention of MR AL MAARIFI 2015-2018. shall order the deportation of the for- considering the humanitarian circum- deported expats from re-entering the

Inmates may be barred from funerals of second degree relatives

Based on a proposal submitted by• a number of MPs, it was referred to the committee by the government last October in a form The bill doesn’t introduce any new of a proposed law for studying. procedures, as all the mentioned amendments already exist in Law The committee reviewed the bill 18 of the year 2014 of the reform and rehabilitation establishment. with• several authorities, including the National Institution for Human Rights DR AL BADRI (NIHR), which also disapproved it. authorities, including the National Institution TDT|Manama for Human Rights (NIHR), which also disap- Muhannad Mansour proved it. “NIHR supports what the view of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, parliamentary committee rejected per- The bill is related to religious, social and cultur- second degree relatives. stating that the instructions mentioned in the mitting prisoners to attend the funerals al rehabilitation of inmates. Based on a proposal The Committee’s Legal Adviser Dr Ahmed bill are mentioned in the existing law,” the in- Aof their relatives of the second degree, submitted by a number of MPs, it was referred to Al Badri justified the committee’s rejection in stitution stated. Tribune has learnt. the committee by the government last October in a written statement saying, “The bill doesn’t However, the council’s final call will be made This follows the Foreign Affairs, Defence and a form of a proposed law for studying. introduce any new procedures, as all the men- during the upcoming weekly meeting on Tuesday, National Security Committee in the Council of According to the MPs who submitted the pro- tioned amendments already exist in Law 18 of as the committee is scheduled to submit a report, Representatives recently rejecting a bill to amend posal, it would achieve the necessary social care the year 2014 of the reform and rehabilitation requesting the MPs to reject the bill. Represent- the existing Law 18 of the year 2014 of the reform and insurance for inmates by allowing them to establishment.” atives of Interior Ministry are expected to be and rehabilitation establishment. attend the burial ceremony and funeral of their The committee reviewed the bill with several present during the session. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 06 Warning over Petrol price hike spending hours before TV sets

• Many people sit in case adjourned front of television sets for long hours during Ramadan without knowing what health issues it could lead to.

• Those who wear Put your screen contact lenses and slightly down use computers and from the eye other digital devices level, along with intensively, often have taking regular eye irritation, which breaks using the requires giving the eye 20-20-20 method a break by wearing which is every special glasses. 20 minutes, turn A group of your eyes away to lawyers term TDT|Manama look at an object at least 20 feet the increase atching television, away for at least using computers 20 seconds. ‘unconstitutional’ or smartphones for W DR AL ALAWI longer hours could cause per- manent damage to eyes, warns ophthalmology consultant Dr TDT|Manama The plaintiffs urged 160fils/litre. Ibtisam Al Alawi. synthetic tears to moisten • The lawyers who filed the “If you are feeling dryness in the eyes as and when they the Court also to complaint had argued that eyes, blurred vision or fatigue, turn dry. “Consider using a suspend the decision to he High Admin - this move was illegitimate and it’s important to give rest to humidifier that emits wa - increase the fuel prices istrative Appeals unconstitutional because it your eyes,” she said. ter spray and if you have a until the final verdict TCourt adjourned wasn’t publicised in the offi- “Many people sit in front of much brighter screen than the case lodged by several 140 cial gazette before being im- television sets for long hours the room’s light, it may cause issued on their case. fils is what a litre of Bahraini lawyers against petrol (Jayyid) now plemented as per Law 52 of during Ramadan without eye fatigue, so it is necessary the decision to increase costs in Bahrain the year 2006. knowing what health issues it to adjust room’s lighting and Their complaint was fuel prices until Septem- Their complaint was ini- could lead to. try to increase the contrast initially• dismissed by ber 16 for the closing ar- tially dismissed by the High “Put your screen slightly on the screen to reduce eye the High Administrative guments to be delivered Administrative Court which down from the eye level, along strain.” by the state lawyer. ruled there was no wrongdo- with taking regular breaks “Those who wear contact Court which ruled there Petrol prices in Bah - ing by the Ministry of Oil and using the 20-20-20 method lenses and use computers and was no wrongdoing rain were increased in January 2018. Jayy- Gas in putting the decision into effect. which is every 20 minutes, other digital devices intensive- by the Ministry of Oil id (91-octane) is now sold for 140fils/litre The plaintiffs urged the Court also to turn your eyes away to look at ly, often have eye irritation, and Gas in putting the against the earlier price of 125fils/litre, while suspend the decision to increase the fuel an object at least 20 feet away which requires giving the eye the Mumtaz (octane-95) is sold now sold for prices until the final verdict issued on for at least 20 seconds.” a break by wearing special decision into effect. 200fils/litre up from the previous price of their case. Dr Al Alawi suggests using glasses.”

Delivery boys, heavy drivers to receive first aid training

TDT|Manama Societies across the world, especially Asia, Under the Supriya Reginald to provide the application forms and the- supervision• oretical information in languages most of of trained he Bahrain Red Crescent Society the expatriates understand,” he added. intends to set up a special project The project is set to commence professionals, the Tto train delivery boys and drivers post-Ramadan and is currently collabo- course will take of heavy vehicles in Bahrain on first aid rating with restaurants and cafeterias to place in tents skills to enable them to provide assistance work out a schedule. situated in highly to themselves and victims of accidents in “Evaluation will not be conducted, as the streets, revealed its secretary-general this is a basic course concentrating on populated areas Dr Fawzi Amin. first-hand attention. Plans for a refresher of the country. Under the guidance of Bahrain Red course will be considered at the end of Crescent Society, the project is the first the certificate validity,” revealed Dr Amin. of its kind in the region and will include a “When we hear that a life has been • short and intensive training programme saved because of this training we will covering the basics of first aid focused on know our mission is fulfilled,” he added. fractures, burns and wound healing. “There are individuals, such as delivery Two trucks carrying hundreds of toys were donated to Syrian child refugees at Za’atari camp in Jordan by bikers, heavy vehicle drivers and fisher- the Bahrain Red Crescent. men, who are at high risk. These groups DID of people are more vulnerable to injuries. Upon completion of the course, individ- “There are people who experience Yet, they cannot afford to take this course uals will receive a certification valid for burns, cuts or bruises from an accident due to busy schedules. So instead of them two years, a well-equipped first aid kit and and don’t seek medical help rather they KNOW coming to us, we decided to go to them,” a sticker for their vehicle to inform people resort to home remedies, this may put said Dr Amin. they are trained in first aid. them in risk of infection. This course is Under the supervision of trained profes- Each course will be divided into four tailored to help them attend to injuries sionals, the course will take place in tents sections, which cover four of the common initially so that medical professionals can Bahrain Red Crescent situated in highly populated areas of the situations faced in the likelihood of an ac- take over,” he added. Society is a volunteer Under the country. Training in less populated areas cident. An hour will be dedicated to each Each course will accommodate a max- charity founded in 1971. It supervision will follow upon covering areas with a section with more emphasis on practical imum of 20 trainees to ensure induvial has been recognized by the of trained high number of delivery services. coaching rather than lectures. attention. The course has been tailored International Committee professionals, the “We decided to put together a con - “The first part will include educating keeping in mind the schedules and diver- centrated and practical course, where them on the first aid kit’s contents and sity of those attending the program. of the Red Cross (ICRC) in course will take we focus on dealing with common inju- uses. In the second part, the practical “Training will take place during the Geneva since 14 Septem- place in tents ries during an accident such as fractures, focus will be given on how to manage inju- daytime such as early mornings when they ber 1972 and joined the situated in highly burns and bleeding,” ries such as cuts, bruises and compression are least busy and options for split sessions International Federation populated areas “A certification valid for two years will of bleeding, dealing with fractures will will be available. We want to design the of Red Cross and Red Cres- of the country. be given at the end of the course, this be covered in the third part and the last course according to their situation,” said cent Societies in the same training will not only make a difference in part will include the treatment of burns,” Dr Amin. DR AMIN year. their life but also help others,” he added. revealed Dr. Amin. “We are coordinating with Red Cross 07 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 business

Electricity Minister receives delegation from energy firms TDT | Manama

lectricity and Water Affairs EMinister Dr. Abdulhussain The reforms are expected to boost foreign direct investments into UAE, Mirza yesterday received a del- attract professionals, and increase inflows into the property market. egation from a consortium of Photo- Pawan Singh / The National companies specialised in lighting and energy, led by Al-Ansari Company for Lighting and En- UAE on 7th spot in ergy Solutions General Manag- er Abdulkarim Al-Ansari and Azalea Consulting Company competitiveness Managing Director Dr. Raed Sarhan. Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza with the delegation the export of commercial ser- The minister was briefed on 72pc of survey vices and goods, employment, their activities and projects in • the current account balance, various fields, in particular the The visitors expressed their minister welcomed the coopera- them. He provided a detailed respondents believe higher education achievement rationalization of consumption desire to open areas of joint co- tion from local and international account on the projects of the the most appealing and business expenditure on and energy-saving techniques in operation with the Electricity companies specialised in these Electricity and Water Author- trait of Dubai economy research and development, ac- the LED system as well as their and Water Authority and the areas and to study their offers ity and its sustainable energy is its business friendly cording to the report. investments in solar energy. Sustainable Energy Unit. The for possible cooperation with projects. “The UAE has benefitted tre- environment mendously from the increase in the international trade and The National | Dubai also in the increase in international investment, which he UAE rose three places in strengthened its position,” Ta global competitiveness Christos Cabolis, chief econo- Aramco IPO likely in 2019 ranking as the country pressed mist and head of operations at on with reforms and benefited the IMD’s World Competitive- from increased trade and in- ness Centre told The National. vestment. “It has a very efficient gov - Timing of world’s largest IPO will depend on readiness of market: Saudi Minister The UAE clinched the sev- ernment and business sector. enth spot out of 63 ranked It has also a business friendly was “on track, on time” for the countries, the highest of any environment.” For almost two years, second half of 2018. Arab state, moving up three The Arab world’s second • But for the first time in March places from last year, accord- largest economy is undertak- Saudi officials said they suggested it could be de- ing to Swiss business school ing wide-ranging reforms to repeatedly the IPO was layed until 2019, pushing back IMD’s World Competitiveness become more competitive, “on track, on time” for a central plank of Saudi Crown Yearbook released on Wednes- streamlining the process of the second half of 2018 Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s day. Underpinning the coun- setting up a business to attract plan to modernise the econ- try’s leap are improvements in more foreign investors. The omy. country is also relaxing regula- But for the first time “Most likely it will be in 2019 tions aimed at boosting non-oil in• March they suggested but we will not know until the growth and contribution to it could be delayed announcement has been made,” the gross domestic product to until 2019, pushing back Al-Falih said. “All I can say is The UAE has 80 per cent by 2021 from 70 stay tuned.” benefitted per cent now. Foreign direct a plan to modernise The Aramco IPO would be a tremendously from investment increased 6.7 per Saudi economy once-in-a-generation event for the increase in cent to $10.3 billion in 2017, Saudi Aramco is valued more than $2 trillion financial markets. Saudi offi- global trade and according to government data Bloomberg | London cials said they hope to raise a also in the increase and the country is keen to woo record $100 billion by selling in international international money. he initial public offering Khalid Al-Falih, who’s also the a 5pc stake, valuing the com- This week, the government (IPO) of Saudi Aramco company’s chairman, said at pany at more than $2-trillion investment, which announced plans to grant up will “most likely” happen the St Petersburg International and dwarfing the $25 billion strengthened its T to 10-year visas to certain pro- in 2019, the Kingdom’s oil minis- Economic Forum in Russia on raised by Chinese retailer Alib- position. It has $100 fessionals compared with the ter said yesterday, confirming a Friday. billion is expected to be aba Group in 2014. a very efficient current maximum of three delay for what’s likely to be the “We are ready, the company, raised through the IPO Others have poured cold wa- government and years. It also plans to relax world’s largest ever share sale. essentially, has ticked all the by selling a 5 per cent ter on the valuation, suggesting business sector. It investment regulations that “The timing, I think, will de- boxes,” he said. “We’re simply stake in the company. a figure much closer to $1-tril- has also a business will allow 100 per cent foreign pend on the readiness of the waiting for a market readiness The IPO would be a lion, basing their calculations in ownership of a business out- market, rather than the read- for the IPO.” once-in-a-generation part on the first set of company friendly environment side freezones from the cur- iness of the company or the For almost two years, Saudi event for markets accounts revealed earlier this CHRISTOS CABOLIS rent limit of 49 per cent. readiness of Saudi Arabia,” officials said repeatedly the IPO year by Bloomberg News. Alizz Islamic Bank and Oman Arab Bank in merger talks Several banks in Gulf are exploring merger possibilities and collaborations as low oil prices squeeze profit margins

are exploring the possibility of a ulators, the statement added. cost efficiencies to drive growth. The chairman merger, as an increasing number Alizz, which has a market cap- The announcement of a possible • of regional banks opt to consol- italisation of $200 million, said merger between the two Oma- of Alizz Islamic has idate their operations. its board has agreed to proceed ni banks comes one week after received a letter from The chairman of Alizz Is - and explore the opportunity. subsidiaries of HSBC and Royal the chairman of Oman lamic received a letter from the Banks in the Arabian Gulf are Bank of Scotland in Saudi Arabia Arab Bank requesting to chairman of Oman Arab Bank increasingly looking at merg- reached an initial agreement on requesting that the two banks ers and collaborations as low the terms of a possible merger. explore the possibility “explore the possibility of a stra- oil prices in the past three years The two banks, Alawwal Bank, of a strategic alliance tegic collaboration that may lead have squeezed their profit mar- which is 40 per cent owned by to an eventual merger of the two gins. Regional banks are set to see RBS, and Saudi British Bank, said The National | Muscat entities”, the bank said in a state- a stronger performance in the in a statement to the Tadawul ment to the Muscat Securities coming year as macroeconomic stock exchange on May 16 that uscat-listed Alizz Islam- Market on Thursday. conditions improve, according merger discussions were in an Mic Bank and Oman Arab The deal is subject to final to reports by rating agencies in- “advanced” stage and both lend- Bank, a subsidiary of Omani con- Oman Arab Bank is a unit of Ominvest. Jochen Tack/arabianEye/Corbis approvals from the respective cluding Moody’s and Standard & ers had reached a “preliminary, glomerate Ominvest, said they boards, shareholders and reg- Poor’s, but banks are still seeking non-binding agreement”. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 08

Tesla settles class action lawsuit over ‘dangerous’ Apple awarded $539m in US Autopilot system patent case against Samsung Company penalised for copying patented smartphone features of Apple

The world’s top smartphone• rivals have been in court over patents since 2011 KNOW WHAT The compensation would be offered to customers worldwide • Samsung was found “Since rolling out our second liable in a 2012 trial, The lawsuit was generation of Autopilot hard- but a disagreement Apple told jurors it ware in October 2016, we have was entitled to $1 filed• against the over the amount to be continued to provide software paid led to the retrial billion in profits Sam- company’s ‘dangerous’ updates that have led to a ma- sung made from sell- assisted-driving jor improvement in Autopilot Samsung previously ing infringing phones, Autopilot system functionality,” the company • said, adding that the settle- paid Apple $399 million Apple said it was pleased that the members of the jury “agree that Samsung saying the iPhone’s ment would be offered to cus- design was crucial to Tesla said in a to compensate Apple should pay for copying our products.” tomers worldwide. for infringement of their success statement• it wanted Class members, who paid to do right by its an extra $5,000 to get the Au- some of the patents ple $399 million to compensate ent damages,” Samsung said in of its phones that infringed Ap- customers as part of topilot upgrade between 2016 at issue in the case Apple for infringement of some a statement. “We will consider ple patents. Jurors in the earlier the proposed deal and 2017, will receive between of the patents at issue in the all options to obtain an outcome trial awarded $1.05 billion to $20 and $280 in compensa- Reuters | California case. The jury has been delib- that does not hinder creativity Apple, which was later reduced. tion. Tesla has agreed to place erating the case since last week. and fair competition for all com- Samsung paid $548 million Reuters | New York more than $5 million into a Because of that credit, if the panies and consumers.” to Apple in December 2015, settlement fund, which will fter nearly five days of verdict is upheld on appeal it The new jury verdict followed including $399 million for in- esla has reached an agree- also cover attorney costs and deliberations, a US jury will result in Samsung making a trial in San Jose, California, fringement of some of the pat- Tment to settle a class ac- other fees. Ayesterday said Samsung an additional payment to Apple before Judge Lucy Koh that fo- ents at issue in this week’s trial. tion lawsuit with buyers of its Steve Berman, a lawyer for Electronics Co should pay $539 of nearly $140 million. cused on how much Samsung Apple’s case against Samsung Model S and Model X cars who the car owners, did not imme- million to Apple for copying In a statement, Apple said it should pay for infringing Ap- raised the question of whether alleged that the company’s as- diately respond to a request for patented smartphone features, was pleased that the members ple patents covering aspects of the total profits from a product sisted-driving Autopilot sys- comment. according to court documents, of the jury “agree that Samsung the iPhone’s design. The jury that infringes a design patent tem was “essentially unusable The case was closely bringing a years-long feud be- should pay for copying our awarded Apple $533.3 million should be awarded if the patent and demonstrably dangerous.” watched in the automotive and tween the technology compa- products.” for Samsung’s violation of so- applies only to a component of The agreement, announced legal communities, as it was nies into its final stages. “We believe deeply in the called design patents and $5.3 the product, said Sarah Burstein, in a filing in San Jose federal the only known court chal - The world’s top smartphone value of design,” Apple said in million (roughly Rs. 36 crores) a professor of patent law at the court late Thursday, still has lenge Tesla faced with regard rivals have been in court over its statement. “This case has for the violation of so-called University of Oklahoma. to be approved by U.S. District to its assisted-driving tech- patents since 2011, when Apple always been about more than utility patents. The verdict appears to be a Judge Beth Labson Freeman. nology. filed a lawsuit alleging Sam - money.” Apple this year told jurors it compromise between Apple and Tesla said in a statement The company has come un- sung’s smartphones and tablets Samsung did not immedi - was entitled to $1 billion in prof- Samsung’s positions and does it wanted to do right by its der increased scrutiny over “slavishly” copied its products. ately say whether it planned its Samsung made from selling not offer much clarity on that customers and, as part of the its Autopilot system in recent Samsung was found liable in a to appeal the verdict but said infringing phones, saying the question, said Burstein, who proposed deal, agreed to com- months after two Tesla driv- 2012 trial, but a disagreement it was retaining “all options” to iPhone’s design was crucial to predicted Samsung would ap- pensate car owners who pur- ers died in crashes in which over the amount to be paid led contest it. their success. peal it to the US Court of Ap- chased the 2.0 version of Au- Autopilot was engaged. The to the current retrial over dam- “Today’s decision flies in the Samsung sought to limit dam- peals for the Federal Circuit. topilot and had to wait longer most recent crash, in March, ages where arguments ended face of a unanimous Supreme ages to about $28 million, saying “This decision just means we than expected for the driving is being investigated by safety on May 18. Court ruling in favour of Sam- it should only pay for profits are going to have more uncer- features to become active. regulators. Samsung previously paid Ap- sung on the scope of design pat- attributable to the components tainty,” Burstein said.

ICICI Bank chief receive SEBI notice India’s state-controlled banks’ bailout over Videocon loans plan stumbles as losses mount Mumbai analyst at Fitch Ratings’ India Thirteen state banks Ratings & Research. He said • smaller state lenders with lim- have reported combined ited ability to raise capital from losses of $8.6 billion the market will have to curtail $2 billion for the year to March their lending. The 21 state lend- fraud unearthed at India’s - including $6.5 billion ers hold two-thirds of India’s second-biggest state banking assets, and accounted lender, Punjab National in the last quarter for the bulk of the record $150 Bank, less than four Chanda Kochhar billion of soured loans in the months ago, not only left a hole but also underlined 21 state lenders banking sector last year. The ndia’s ICICI Bank Ltd said poor risk management hold• two-thirds of banks, which have been blamed Iyesterday the lender and India’s banking assets, for indiscriminate lending to its chief executive, Chanda sectors such as metals and pow- bad loan accounting. Kochhar, had received a no- accounted for the bulk er that turned sour, can still be In addition, the RBI this tice from the Securities and of record $150 billion held responsible for much of the month banned Dena Bank, a Exchange Board of India balance sheet carnage. loss-making smaller state-run (SEBI) seeking responses of soured loans The State Bank of India (SBI) office building in Kolkata, India A more than $2 billion fraud lender, from making any new over alleged non-compli- Reuters | Mumbai at India’s second-biggest state loans. Days later, Allahabad ance with certain rules. by the latest numbers coming the banks, including top lender lender, Punjab National Bank Bank, another smaller state-run The bank said it would out of the banks. And that may State Bank of India (SBI), have (PNB) disclosed less than four lender, said it had been asked by respond to the SEBI, adding hen the Indian govern- in turn crimp economic growth said the worst is probably over, months ago, not only left a hole the regulator not to increase the that the notice received on Wment announced a sur- in Asia’s third-largest economy. they still see one or two more but also underlined how weak number of risky loans and costly Thursday was based on in- prise $32 billion bailout plan Thirteen state banks have re- quarters of pain. That means the banks’ grip on risk is. deposits on its books due to its formation given by the bank for the nation’s state-controlled ported combined losses of $8.6 more bad loans getting disclosed Exacerbating the problems capital and leverage position and its CEO on earlier que- banks last October, credit rating billion for the year to March and loss provisions shooting is a move in February by the Bank analysts say more state ries over their dealings with firms and the nation’s central - including $6.5 billion in the up as a central bank order will Reserve Bank of India, the na- banks could come under similar the Videocon conglomerate. bank saw it as a huge step to last quarter - and their non-per- cause more debt defaulters to be tion’s central bank, to withdraw restrictions aimed at conserv- ICICI, India’s third-big- getting the industry back to ro- forming loans have surged near- dragged into bankruptcy. half a dozen loan restructuring ing limited capital. The RBI al- gest lender by assets, is bat- bust health – and lending more ly a fifth from end-December “The government capital is schemes that banking experts ready has 11 state lenders under tling allegations that Koch- to businesses and consumers. levels. Two state banks have re- only going to just plug the hole, said were helping banks to avoid its “prompt corrective action” har allegedly favoured Vid- But their optimism may have ported modest profits and six there is definitely no growth disclosing dud loans. It also framework that restricts them eocon Group in its lending been majorly misplaced judging are still to report. While many of capital,” said Udit Kariwala, an tightened other rules governing from expanding. practices. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 09 Opec, Russia set to hike output Final decision on output increase at Opec and non-Opec ministers meeting in Vienna from June 22-23 Near target Upping production • Russian Energy Minister Al- would ease 17 months exander Novak said current cuts of strict supply curbs were in reality 2.7 million bpd amid concerns that a due to a drop in Venezuelan pro- price rally has gone too duction - somewhere around 1 million bpd higher than the far, with oil having initially agreed cuts of 1.8 million bpd. Novak declined to say, how- 2 OPEC began ever, whether OPEC and Russia a• discussion about would decide to boost output easing production cuts by 1 million bpd at their next meeting in June. following a critical Initial talks are being led by tweet from Trump, Riyadh and the energy ministers of Saudi OPEC’s Secretary- Moscow are Arabia and Russia at St. Peters- prepared to ease burg this week along with their output cuts to counterpart from the United Reuters | St Petersburg/Dubai calm consumer Arab Emirates, which holds the OPEC presidency this year, the audi Arabia and Russia are Increasing production by Opec and Russia would ease 17 months of strict supply curbs worries about sources said. OPEC and non- discussing raising Opec and supply adequacy OPEC ministers meet in Vienna Snon-Opec oil production 17 months of strict supply curbs Russian energy ministers in St. troleum Exporting Countries and any easing on June 22-23, and the final de- by some 1 million barrels a day, amid concerns that a price rally Petersburg at Russia’s main eco- and allies led by Russia have would be gradual cision will be taken there. sources said, while OPEC’s chief has gone too far, with oil having nomic forum. agreed to curb output by about so as not to shock Current discussions are aimed said a complaint from U.S. Pres- hit its highest since late 2014 at The Organization of the Pe- 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) the oil market at relaxing record-high compli- ident Donald Trump over high $80.50 a barrel this month. through 2018 to reduce global ance with the production cuts, prices had triggered the idea of OPEC began a discussion about stocks, but the inventory over- KHALID AL-FALIH, the sources said, in an effort to upping output. easing production cuts follow- hang is now near OPEC’s target. SAUDI ENERGY MINISTER cool the market after oil hit $80 a Riyadh and Moscow are pre- ing a critical tweet from Trump, Sources familiar with the mat- barrel on concerns over a supply pared to ease output cuts to calm OPEC’s Secretary-General Mo- ter said an increase of 1 million U.S. energy secretaries had asked shortage. China has also raised consumer worries about supply hammad Barkindo said. Trump $77 bpd would bring compliance the producer group to help low- concerns about whether enough was the price of adequacy, their energy ministers tweeted last month that OPEC with agreed supply curbs down er prices in the past. oil is being pumped, according a barrel of of oil said on Friday, with Saudi Ara- had “artificially” boosted oil yesterday as Saudi and to 100 percent from April’s level Oil prices fell more than 2 to a Saudi statement issued af- bia’s Khalid al-Falih adding that prices. Russia said they are of around 152 percent. percent towards $77 a barrel ter Saudi Energy Minister Falih any easing would be gradual so “We pride ourselves as friends ready to ease supply Barkindo also said it was not yesterday as Saudi Arabia and called China’s energy chief on as not to shock the market. of the United States,” Barkindo curbs unusual for the United States to Russia said they were ready to Friday to discuss cooperation Upping production would ease told a panel with the Saudi and put pressure on OPEC as some ease supply curbs. between their countries.

Saudi starts German carmakers dismayed as US weighs tariffs withdrawing 1 Riyal notes from market AFP | Frankfurt 80,000 more. And it highlighted German Saudi Gazette | Riyadh erman automakers reacted BETTER firms’ “significant contribution Gwith dismay yesterday as to the American balance of trade he Saudi Arabian Mon- the US Commerce Department in cars” with their exports to Tetary Authority (SAMA) said tariffs on car imports could KNOW third countries. will start withdrawing SR1 be on the horizon, potentially “An increase in tariff barriers banknotes from the market opening a new front in a bur- should be avoided,” the body from Thursday, SAMA an- geoning transatlantic trade con- German carmak- said, saying it had “always spo- nounced on its website on flict. ers employ some ken out in favor of mutual reduc- Wednesday. “One-sided protectionism has tions in tariffs and for free-trade The SR1 banknotes will never helped anyone in the long 36,500 people in agreements.” be replaced with one-riyal term. Only free and fair trade the US and car German carmakers exported coins. secures increased prosperity,” parts producers 494,000 vehicles to the US last The SR1 banknotes will, a spokesman for industry behe- 80,000 more. year, the VDA said, while the however, remain in cir - moth Volkswagen told AFP. Germany exported Chambers of Commerce and In- culation until these are American Commerce Secre- 494,000 vehicles dustry (DIHK) calculated autos withdrawn from trading in tary Wilbur Ross had announced to US last year and parts accounted for €28.6 accordance with a specif- Wednesday he had initiated a Tariffs on car imports would potentially open a new front in trade conflict billion ($33.6 billion) of Ger- ic time plan, the SAMA an- so-called Section 232 investi- White House, the president said many’s €111.5 billion in exports nouncement said. gation on auto trade — which fair, and transparent investi- er imports from the EU will re- “core industries such as automo- to the US. The SR1 banknote ac- would provide the legal basis to gation into whether (auto) im- main exempt from border taxes biles and automotive parts are Shares in Volkswagen, high- counts for 49 percent of impose tariffs, if his department ports are weakening our internal slapped on steel and aluminum. critical to our strength as a na- end BMW and Mercedes-Benz the volume of traded cash, finds imports threaten US na- economy and may impair the Trump’s recourse to national tion.” Germany’s Federation of maker Daimler were among the as it is often dealt between tional security — after speaking national security.” security arguments for potential the Automotive Industry (VDA) worst performers in the DAX in- people and rarely deposited with President Donald Trump The move comes as a June tariffs echoes his justification noted that German carmakers dex of blue-chip German shares into banks, a section of the on the matter. 1 deadline approaches for the for the metals duties. In a sep- employ some 36,500 people in just before midday (1100 GMT) Arabic media quoted an of- Ross promised “a thorough, White House to decide wheth- arate statement released by the the US and car parts producers Thursday. ficial as saying.

US pricing pressure to hit Argentines brace for crisis as nation seeks aid profit: Sun Pharma Reuters | Buenos Aires 2019. The unexpected move sur- Reuters | Mumbai aria Florencia Humano prised investors and stoked Ar- Mopened a clothing store in gentines’ fears of a repeat of the ndia’s largest drugmaker 2016, convinced that Argentina’s nation’s devastating 2001-2002 ISun Pharmaceutical Indus- long history of economic crises economic collapse. tries Ltd said yesterday it ex- had ended under pro-business Many people here blame pects its 2019 revenue to come President Mauricio Macri. IMF-imposed austerity meas- in short of analysts’ expecta- She will shutter it later this ures for worsening that crisis, tions due to pricing pressure month, unable to make rent or which impoverished millions in its main market, the Unit- loan payments. Soaring interest and turned Argentina into a ed States. Makers of generic at Sun, which has been strug- rates and a plunging currency global pariah after the govern- drugs have seen poor sales as gling to get clearance for its have upended her dream and ment defaulted on a record $100 uncertainty grows in the glob- factories that are under U.S. returned Argentina to a familiar Argentina has approached International Monetary Fund for a credit line billion in debt. al market for copycat drugs supply bans due to quality con- place: asking the International Word of a potential bailout due to rising competition and trol failures.It now plans to Monetary Fund for a lifeline. sent thousands of angry Ar - pricing scrutiny in the world’s reduce its research spend on Humano’s decision comes just speech that Argentina would worth at least $19.7 billion to gentines into the streets this largest healthcare market. The some generic drug projects weeks after a somber Macri an- start talks with the IMF. fund the government through month, some with signs declar- warning compounds problems that have become “unviable”. nounced in a televised May 8 He is seeking a credit line the end of his first term in late ing “enough of the IMF.” 10 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 11 society

Al Ayam Press, Publishing and Distributing director Rashid Al Hamer hosted a ghabga for members of the press and media at his residence.The gathering highlighted issues related to journalists and the role media can play in the overall progress of the country. The event was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Adviser to His Majesty the King for Media Affairs Nabil Al Hamer and the Foreign Ministry Under Secretary for International Affairs Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company managing director Ibrahim Mohammed Al Musaitir has congratulated the company management on winning the prestigious Responsible Care Award for Health and Occupational Safety. GPIC President Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery presented the award to the managing director in recognition of his keenness to contribute to In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and in recognition of the continuous support and efforts made by media members and digital influencers, VIVA Bahrain hosted its annual Ramadan Media ghabga at the Ritz Carlton hotel Ramadan Tent. The event was attended by VIVA chief executive officer Ulaiyan Al Wetaid, the the company. Separately, Mr Al Musaitir congratulated Arab Bowling Championship Gold Medal winner Noora Majid Sultan, who achieved the distinction at the event held recently in company’s senior management and representatives from Bahrain’s media organisations and social media influencers who have contributed to the growth and success of the company. Muscat, Oman. He praised her outstanding achievement and for hoisting Bahrain’s flag at several regional tournaments.

Bahrain Polytechnic hosted its first Negotiation Competition at the campus where students DID participated in teams of two to negotiate complex contractual agreements. As negotiation is KNOW one of the top employability skills required in all industries, the competition was open to all Polytechnic degree students The institute was to register, especially since established by His the disputes varied in scope to Majesty King Hamad encompass different abilities and by Royal Decree No.65 degree programmes. for the year 2008.

14 of NMS-DPS students qualified JEE Mains (entrance exam for Indian Institute of Technologies) in 2018.

New Millennium School-DPS organised an award ceremony for grades I to VII to honour the students for session 2017-18. Chief Guest Dr. Ravi Pillai appreciated the meticulous efforts of outstanding students and teachers, which yielded the best results. Bahrain Meditation Centre organised a free session on Inner Personality Development in English for children aged 7-14 years . Around 100 children attended the session.

Atma Jashanmal was the first chairman of Indian School board of governors. 2014 is the year in which The Indian School Bahrain(ISB) Riffa the school began its campus held the Awards Ceremony operations. felicitating around 600 students for exemplary performance in the academic year 2017- 2018. Chief Guest Dr. Shaikha Yousif AlJeeb, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Services and Students Activities, MoE distributed the awards in Pakistan School hosted an Inter-school Urdu Debate competition in the Jinnah Hall of the school in Isa Town. Pakistan the presence of ISB Chairman Prince S On the occasion of Labour Day, students and staff members of Bahrain Indian School(BIS) got together and donated funds for a School’s Hafsa Akbar clinched the first position, followed by Muhammad Ali Moazzam of Pakistan Urdu school. The third Natarajan, Secretary Saji Antony and EC noble cause. The collected amount of BD 350 was donated to Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS). position was bagged by Mumtaz Fatima of the Indian School. Members. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 11 society

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The institute was established by His Majesty King Hamad by Royal Decree No.65 for the year 2008.

2014 is the year in which the school began its operations.

Pakistan School hosted an Inter-school Urdu Debate competition in the Jinnah Hall of the school in Isa Town. Pakistan On the occasion of Labour Day, students and staff members of Bahrain Indian School(BIS) got together and donated funds for a School’s Hafsa Akbar clinched the first position, followed by Muhammad Ali Moazzam of Pakistan Urdu school. The third noble cause. The collected amount of BD 350 was donated to Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS). position was bagged by Mumtaz Fatima of the Indian School. 12 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 world

Australia builds world’s longest cat-proof fence Police find $28m cash in Malaysia’s ex-PM’s bags

Najib’s home, and the apartments• of a son and a daughter were among a dozen properties searched since May 18 Australia’s native wildlife has been affected by habitat loss as well as introduced creatures such as cats, foxes and rabbits going feral and killing AP | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia native species alaysian police said AFP | Sydney yesterday the cash Mstashed in bags at an conservation agency has BETTER apartment linked to former Aconstructed what is be- Prime Minister Najib Razak and lieved to be the world’s longest seized in a money-laundering cat-proof fence in central Aus- KNOW investigation amounted to 114 tralia to save native wildlife million ringgit ($28.6 million). and vegetation ravaged by the Police seized 284 boxes of ex- feline predators. pensive designer handbags and Australia has the highest For biosecurity rea- 72 pieces of luggage stuffed with extinction rate in the world, cash, jewellery and watches while declining populations sons any cats that from an unoccupied apartment are affected by habitat loss as are imported into at a high-end Kuala Lumpur well as introduced creatures Australia must meet condominium on May 18. Al- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, centre, speaks to media as he leaves the Malaysian Anti-Corruption such as cats, foxes and rabbits conditions set by legations of corruption at the Commission (MACC) Office yesterday going feral and killing native the Department of 1MDB state investment fund that species across the vast con- Agriculture, Fisheries Najib set up led to his shocking tinent. and Forestry defeat and the end of his coali- It called for the money to be of trust involving the 1MDB fund. The Australian Wildlife tion’s 60-year unbroken rule in returned to the party once the He said police also seized Conservancy this month fin- May 9 elections. He has denied investigation is completed. 500,000 ringgit ($126,000) ished building and electrify- any wrongdoing. Commercial crime investi- in cash and an unidentified ing the 44-kilometre (27-mile) Najib’s United Malays Nation- gations chief Amar Singh said amount of foreign currencies, as long fence to create a preda- animals is by establishing these al Organization, which is the 35 of the 72 pieces of luggage well as more handbags and valu- tor-free area of almost 9,400 massive feral cat-free areas us- main party in the former ruling contained cash in 26 denomina- 72 ables from Najib’s family home. hectares (23,200 acres) some ing conservation fencing.” coalition, said in a statement tions, largely the Malaysian and bags were seized, out of Police also separately took 150 350 kilometres northwest of Fleming said as part of the that the cash seized by police Singapore currencies, amount- which 35 bags contained handbags and valuables from an Alice Springs. project -- which is funded by was donations to the party, part- ing to 114 million ringgit. Singh cash apartment occupied by Najib’s “Australia does not have public and government do - ly for the recent elections. said police are still assessing the daughter, he said. an effective strategy for con- nations -- cats and other feral Najib has stepped down as value of jewellery and watches Najib and his wife have been trolling cats,” AWC chief Attius animals were being removed party president after the elec- in the other 37 items of luggage. barred from leaving the coun- Fleming told AFP. from the area, with threatened tion loss and hasn’t yet trans- He declined to say who the In total, Singh said police try. Najib was grilled for more “The only way we can save native mammals to be reintro- ferred the money to the new apartment belongs to, saying the raided 12 locations as part of than 10 hours over two days this Australia’s most endangered duced next year. leadership, the statement said. investigation is ongoing. the probe into a criminal breach week by the anti-graft agency.

Child dies from mother’s ‘snake bite’ breast milk AFP | New Delhi daughter. the officer added. China to create 3D digital The three-year-old girl and India is home to some 300 n Indian woman who the mother fell ill on Thursday snake species and 60 are highly Awas bitten by a snake in and both died before they could venomous, including the Indian version of terracotta army her sleep and unknowingly reach hospital, police inspector cobra, krait, Russell’s viper and breastfed poisoned milk to her Vijay Singh told AFP. saw-scaled viper. daughter has died along with The family spotted the snake India accounts for 46,000 of the child, police said yesterday. in another room but the crea- the 100,000 snakebite deaths The 35-year-old woman from ture escaped. around the world each year, Uttar Pradesh state did not re- A post-mortem is to be car- according to a 2011 study by the alise she had been bitten when ried out but police have regis- American Society of Tropical she woke and breastfed her tered a case of accidental death, Medicine and Hygiene. SMILE

Woman fights off grizzly bear 3D modelling techniques will be used to BBC | Washington position as grizzly bear wildlife reproduce thousands technician for the US Fish and of terracotta soldiers 28-year-old woman walked Wildlife Service in Libby, Mon- and horses Aaway with a fractured skull tana, on 10 May. Terracotta warriors and horses stand in partially unearthed pits at the Museum after managing to fight off a On 17 May, while on assign- of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, in Xi’an grizzly bear in the US state of ment in the remote Cabinet KNOW WHAT Montana. Mountains, she was attacked by IANS | Beijing reproduce 20,000 square me- founder of the first dynasty of Amber Kornak had just start- the grizzly, agency spokeswom- tres of the pits at the site, which the eastern civilization, who ed her dream job researching an Jennifer Strickland said. Grizzly bears are he conservation author- contain thousands of soldiers ruled between 221-210 BC. the fearsome animals when she Grizzly bears are some of the largest considered a threat- Tities of Emperor Qin Shi and horses, Efe news agency The Terracotta Army was was mauled by one on a remote carnivores on Earth Huang’s mausoleum in central reported. discovered by chance in 1974 mountain range this month. ened species in the China announced yesterday The digitization will be car- by farmers and is considered She managed to fend off the Kornak was able to reach a US, and are under that they would digitize the ried out jointly by the museum to be one of the most important creature using Mace-like bear canister of bear spray, but ac- federal protection museum’s collections, includ- and Northwestern University, archaeological finds of the 20th spray, then walked nearly two cidentally sprayed it on herself ing the famous Terracotta Army China. century. miles to her vehicle. before she was able to use it to According to a GoFundMe guarding the emperor’s tomb. The construction of the Ter- It symbolically guards the Kornak is in a stable condi- ward off the animal. The re - page set up by her friend, Kor- Three-dimensional model- racotta Army -- composed of emperor’s tomb and has never tion in hospital, a friend said. pellent is made from the same nak was able to drive away and ling techniques and panorama over 8,000 figures -- was or- been opened for fear its interior Kornak accepted a seasonal ingredient as pepper spray. find help. photos will be used to digitally dered by Emperor Qin, the may get damaged. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 13

Tarred Russian dog, rescued AFP | Moscow 15 hurt in blast at Indian nimal shelter volun - Ateers have rescued a dog trapped in a tar pit for two days at a construction site outside Moscow and are now looking restaurant in Canada SMILE for a home for the stray. “Although the hole wasn’t deep it couldn’t get out, but it Two suspects survived as it was able to keep • its nose out to breathe,” Oleg A happy ending for wearing hoodies Larchenko of the Forest Shel- dog trapped in tar detonated the There is no indication ter told AFP yesterday. for two days. The explosive device that this is a The young stray which the rescuers now hope terrorism act. There volunteers named Oreshek to find him a good AP | Toronto is no indication that (Little Nut) took three hours this is a hate crime to clean using chemicals and home JENNIFER EVANS lots of shampoo, and is now n explosion caused by a recovering at the shelter. homemade bomb ripped “I’m confident Oreshek will cities hosting the World Cup Athrough an Indian res- “Glass was broken in the street find a home as the story has at- next month as authorities in- taurant where children were ... Everything was destroyed. tracted lots of attention,” said creasingly put down dogs run- present for family parties at a Lots of blood in the floor. Many Larchenko. ning loose so as to get them out mall in the Toronto suburb of Police stand outside the Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga, Canada people were screaming. They Oreshek has a better chance of the way of the thousands of Mississauga, wounding 15 peo- were trying to run out from the than strays in the 11 Russian expected fans. ple, Canadian police said. restaurant,” he said. Police said yesterday two sus- Evans. The explosion happened just Evans said there were two pects with their faces covered to “Every police resource is be- after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, separate family parties happen- conceal their identity entered ing used right now to locate the and the plaza where the restau- ing at the time. the Bombay Bhel restaurant late people responsible for this hor- rant is located was still sealed Mississauga Mayor Bonnie At least seven killed by car Thursday, dropped the impro- rendous act.” off yesterday. Television footage Crombie said she was thankful vised explosive device and fled. Officials said three Indi - showed an injured woman limp- there were no fatalities. bomb in Benghazi Peel Regional Sergeant Matt an-Canadians suffered critical ing away from the restaurant. “I would call it a very heinous, Bertram said an object resem- injuries and were taken to the “Nothing was said by these in- reprehensible act committed by Reuters | Benghazi, Libya the Tibesti hotel, the city’s big- bling a pail or paint can was hospital while the remaining 12 dividuals,” Bertram said. “It ap- cowards who came into a res- gest, overlooking the Mediter- carried into the restaurant by victims suffered what Evans de- pears they just went in, dropped taurant where people are vul- t least seven people were ranean Sea, on a street where one of the suspects in his hand. scribed as minor and superficial off this device and took off right nerable, celebrating with their Akilled and 10 wounded people were taking a stroll af- “There is no indication that injuries. Police later updated the away.” families and where children are when a car bomb exploded ter a day of fasting until sunset this is a terrorism act. There is condition of the three critically Rafael Conceicao, a student present,” she said. on a busy street in the centre in the holy Muslim month of no indication that this is a hate injured patients to stable. The from Sao Paulo, Brazil, was near “This is certainly not anything of the eastern Libyan city of Ramadan. crime at this time. We haven’t ages of the injured range from the restaurant when the explo- you would expect to happen in Benghazi on Thursday night, No more details on the ruled anything out as we start 23 to 69. Children under the sion occurred. He said there was Mississauga, not my Mississau- a hospital medic said. bombing were immediately our investigation,” said Peel age of 10 were present but were a child’s birthday party inside ga. This is not the Mississauga The bomb exploded behind available. Regional Police Chief Jennifer not hurt. the restaurant at the time. I know.”

49 dead after boat Security forces on US nuclear missile base took drugs capsizes in Congo Yet it is another blow to the AP | Kinshasa, Congo Records show that reputation of the Air Force’s • nuclear missile corps, which is ongolese officials say Air Force members capable of unleashing hell in Cat least 49 people have distributed and used the form of Minuteman 3 inter- died after a boat tipped over the hallucinogen LSD continental ballistic missiles, or on the Momboyo River, a KNOW WHAT ICBMs. tributary of the Congo River AP | Washington The service members accused in the country’s northwest of involvement in the LSD ring region. were from the 90th Missile The vice governor of ne airman said he felt par- FE Warren Air Force Wing, which operates one-third Tshuapa province, Rich- Oanoia. Another marvelled of the 400 Minuteman 3 missiles ard Mboyo Iluka, says the at the vibrant colours. A third Base is the oldest that stand “on alert” 24/7 in un- boat was taking people from admitted he “felt more alive”. continuously active derground silos scattered across Monkoto to Mbandaka city Air Force records show US ser- military installation the northern Great Plains. on Thursday but capsized vice members entrusted with within the Air Force, An Air Force spokesman, just outside Wafania. guarding nuclear missiles that established in 1867 Lieutenant Colonel Uriah Or- He tells The Associated are among the most powerful The entrance to FE Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming by the US Army land, said the drug activity took Press that a team has been in America’s arsenal bought, place during off-duty hours. dispatched to investigate distributed and used the hal- “There are multiple checks to and get a more realistic lucinogen LSD and other illegal “Although this sounds like A slip-up on social media by ciplined. Six of them were con- ensure airmen who report for death toll. drugs as part of a ring that op- something from a movie, it isn’t,” one airman enabled investiga- victed of LSD use or distribution duty are not under the influence He says he doesn’t know erated undetected for months said Captain Charles Grimsley, tors to crack the drug ring at FE or both. of alcohol or drugs and are able how many people were on on a highly secure military base the lead prosecutor of one of Warren Air Force Base in March None of the airmen was ac- to execute the mission safely, the boat or how many are in Wyoming. several courts martial. 2016. Fourteen airmen were dis- cused of using drugs on duty. securely and effectively,” he said. thought to have survived.

Two hurt in Indiana middle school shooting; suspect in custody AP | Noblesville, Ind. Health Methodist Hospital and Erica Higgins, who was among the wounded student was taken the worried parents who rushed male student opened fire to Riley Hospital for Children. to get their kids, said that she Aat a suburban Indianapolis She didn’t know the seriousness learned of the shooting from a middle school yesterday morn- of their injuries. relative who called her at home. ing, wounding another student After the attack, students were “I just want to get my arms KNOW WHAT and a teacher before being taken bussed to the Noblesville High around my boy,” she said. into custody, authorities said. School gym, where hundreds of Higgins said her son was shak- The attack at Noblesville West parents and other family mem- en up but knew little about what Middle School happened around bers arrived to retrieve them. happened. 9 am, police Chief Kevin Jowitt Noblesville, which is Eighth-grader Chris Navarro “I got a ‘Mom, I’m scared’ text said at a news conference. He about 20 miles (32 said he was inside an auditori- message and other than that, it said investigators believe the kilometres) north- um when he counted hearing 16 was ‘come get me at the high suspect acted alone, but didn’t gunshots about a minute before school,’” Higgins said. detail what happened or the east of Indianapolis, the bell rang for change in class. Gov. Eric Holcomb, who was severity of the injuries to the is home to about “The speaker came on and returning from a trip to Europe victims, who were taken to hos- 50,000 people. The said we were on lockdown and yesterday, issued a statement pitals in Indianapolis. The iden- middle school has people rushed in and we went saying he and other state lead- tities of those involved weren’t about 1,300 stu- to the back of the room. I went ers were getting updates about immediately released. dents from grades into this little room in the back the situation and that 100 state Indiana University Health 6-8 with three other people,” he said police officers had been made spokeswoman Danielle Sirilla calmly standing between his available to work with local law said the teacher was taken to IU Empty school buses leave after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School parents as they picked him up. enforcement. 14 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 features In Moroccan desert, meteorite hunters seek to strike it rich The desert AFP | Zagora, Morocco hey roam Morocco’s landscapes of southern desert, braving the searing Erfoud, Tata heat to scour the undulating sands and Zagora Tfor bounty fallen from the sky. These celestial treasure hunt- in southern ers are searching for meteorites to sell on a burgeoning interna- Morocco are rich tional market. Equipped with a “very strong” hunting grounds magnet and magnifying glass, re- for meteorites, tired physical education teacher Mohamed Bouzgarine says that as the wind discoveries “can be more valuable than gold”. uncovers them The price “depends on the rock’s rarity, its shape and its and their black condition”, the 59-year old adds, sporting a dark blue tracksuit, hue is easy to lighter blue scarf and sunglasses. “Rocks coming from Mars spot against the are very expensive, sometimes as much as 10,000 dirhams pale sand (around $1,000, 900 euros) per gram,” he says. Bouzgarine stops in front of a hollow, hoping it could be a crater formed “very long ago” by extraterrestrial matter. “It’s a first sign,” he says, ready to get down to work, in A meteorite hunter searches for rocks near the town of M’hamid el-Ghizlane, in southern Morocco the township of M’Hamid el Ghizlane. also drawn to the quest for ex- tem 4.5 billion years ago, as well The haul fetched prices of For four years now, he’s been traterrestrial fragments in the as the planets and their internal between $500 and $1,000 per sifting rocks in the sand, in - BETTER desert landscapes of Erfoud, composition. One in every five gram. specting them for telltale signs Tata and Zagora. meteorites is valuable. Back on the desert plains, it of burn incurred during fiery These parts of southern Mo- Demand from scientists and can be frustrating work, requir- journeys through the atmos- KNOW rocco are rich hunting grounds, specialist brokers has raised ing a lot of patience. phere. And while he is yet to as the wind uncovers meteor- prices and inspired meteorite Twenty days into his “holi- strike it lucky, the success of ites and their black hue is easy hunters. day”, paramedic Abderrahmane some of his hundreds of peers to spot against the near-white Unlike other countries, where has been “searching for frag- provides the stamina to plod on. The Tissint mete- sand. the state stakes a claim, there is ments” without finding any- orite was ejected “At least half the scientific no legal framework governing thing of note, he says. Rich hunting grounds from the surface publications on the subject are discoveries in Morocco, so it’s a But he remains undeterred. Likewise Abderrahmane, a of Mars between made on the basis of meteor- case of “finders keepers”. “It is a question of luck -- 48-year-old paramedic who is 700,000 and 574 ites collected in Morocco,” ge- While several meteor showers it’s like playing the lottery,” he spending his vacation searching ochemist Hasnaa Chennaoui have occurred in Morocco in smiles. for meteorites. million years ago. Aoudjehane tells AFP. recent years, a bonanza known And he knows how he will Others “have made a lot of The rock appears Desert zones are “favourable as the “black beauty” was the handle a major find. money... one meteorite hunter to be derived from to the accumulation of mete- most lucrative. “The sale is made discreetly -- found and sold 600 grams for a deep mantle orites, there is no vegetation... it is necessary to get the vendor’s 7,500 dirhams (660 euros, $780) source region that (and) ... the risk of alteration ‘Like playing the lottery’ confidence,” he says. per gram,” Abderrahmane says, was unlike any of is low,” adds Aoudjehane, who In 2011, fragments of this Transactions are also made dressed in a blue safari suit. the other known teaches at Casablanca’s Hassan Martian landing fell in southern online, in specialist forums and “From the 2000s, all the no- II university. Morocco’s Tata region, setting even on classified advertising mads started to look for rocks,” Martian shergottite For scientists, these rocks har- in motion a scramble that saw sites. The most valuable finds he says. meteorites bour valuable information about seven kilograms of fragments are sold at auction in Paris or A few foreign specialists are the formation of the solar sys- recovered. New York. The internet: a dangerous place for wildlife The online market for protected wildlife is booming, according to International Fund for Animal Welfare

AFP | Paris sia, France, Germany and Britain ing a large share of marine and -- for advertisements hawking fresh-water turtles (45 percent), rom ivory baubles and endangered animals, whether birds (24 percent) and mammals leopard coats to rare dead or alive, in pieces or whole. (5 percent), the report said. turtles and live bears, The internet has The haul was impressive: And while it is possible to sell the online market for transformed the 11,772 individual articles or an- and buy certain endangered spe- protected wildlife is global economy, imals in 5,381 ads spread across cies with permits under the Con- Fbooming, according to an In- and illegal 106 websites and social media vention on International Trade ternational Fund for Animal wildlife trade has platforms. in Endangered Species (CITES), Welfare (IFAW) investigation transformed with it Total asking-price value? Just 80-90 percent of the transac- released Wednesday. shy of $4 million (3.2 million tions proposed were probably Experts from the NGO spent RIKKERT REIJNEN euros). illegal, said Celine Sissler-Bien- six weeks last year combing the A trafficked red panda found and rescued in Laos More than four-fifths of the venu, IFAW’s director for France Internet in four countries -- Rus- items were live animals, includ- and francophone Africa. 15 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 entertainment

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries Things are apt to get intense for you today. There will be a lot of information coming your way, but it all won’t necessarily be great. It seems that someone is putting a roadblock in your path, making it difficult for you to pass. Don’t let this stop you. Taurus Your head may be buzzing with activity. It seems like the spotlight suddenly has been turned on. Your mind is on stage and your brainpower is being tested. Are you prepared for the challenge? Whether you’re ready or not, it’s here. Remember the importance of individuality. Gemini Focus on the simple pleasures today. Don’t feel like you Rent-___; 56- Implement; 57- I’d hate to break up ___; 60- Sprechen have to search in far-off lands or engage in expensive ___ Deutsch?; 62- Swaps; 66- Fear of heights; 69- London art gallery; recreational activities to find happiness and peace. 70- Accord maker; 71- Jog; 72- ___’acte; 73- Like Georgia Brown; Realize that everything you need is all inside you. 74- Unit of loudness; 75- Paint crudely; Find your happiness in delighting in nature. Smile at the Sun, the Moon, and the trees. Down 1- Hoof sound; 2- Light ring; 3- Would ___ to you?; 4- No way!; 5- Cancer Liveliness; 6- Excavate; 7- Jason’s ship; 8- Join in wedlock; 9- Barker Focus on your creative mind. This is a very fertile time Across and Bell; 10- Inability to sleep; 11- Pelt; 12- North Carolina universi- for planting hearty seeds that will be sure to grow up ty; 13- “All The Way To ___”, song by REM; 19- Hard to hold; 21- ___ healthy and strong. You have the ability to be very 1- In vogue; 5- First man; 9- Stingy one; 14- In ___ land; 15- Currency Camera; 25- Relaxes; 27- Ages; 28- World-weary; 29- Military camp; prosperous, but it certainly won’t come easily. The key of Turkey, and formerly of Italy; 16- Slender part of the leg; 17- Actor 30- Harder to find; 31- Brightest star in Cygnus; 33- Discourage; 34- for you is to maintain your cool. Don’t overreact to the Ken; 18- Offensive action; 20- Kind of license or justice; 22- Mined Low-budget prefix; 35- Beat back; 38- Bothered; 41- Roundworm; little annoyances that come your way. mineral; 23- ___ account (never); 24- Expose; 26- Primordial sub- 43- Comment upon in notes; 46- Anatomical pouch; 48- Smell or stance; 28- Complaint; 32- Over there; 36- ___ glance; 37- Baffled; fragrance; 51- Whip; 53- Overjoyed; 55- Mob scenes; 57- Sounds Leo 39- Bridget Fonda, to Jane; 40- Mend socks; 42- Gossipmonger; of relief; 58- Garbage boat; 59- Sea-going eagle; 61- Spanish river; Motivation must come from within. The only thing 44- At the apex of; 45- Fencing blades; 47- ___ evil...; 49- Compass 63- Comic Carvey; 64- Words to Brutus; 65- Balkan native; 67- Bit that can pull you out of bed is your inner drive and point opposite WSW; 50- Pertaining to the skin; 52- Streamer; 54- of butter; 68- Charged atom; determination. Too much partying could leave you drained to the point that you don’t want to move. Remember moderation. Be good to your body. Go BEETLE BAILEY outside and let your thoughts radiate outward like rays of sunshine. Feel the ground beneath your feet. Virgo Your mind should be quite clear today, and communi- cation will go extremely well for you. You’ll find that you’ll need very few words to get your point across. You’ll connect to people on many levels. Realize that you have important information to share with those around you. Libra Strong forces may be acting up and asking you to stand up a little straighter than usual. Keep your shoulders back and be proud. Don’t think of yourself as any less of a person just because there is disagreement between you and the people around you. Maintain respect for yourself and your opinions. WORD OF THE DAY Scorpio Feel free to take the lazy route today. Don’t lift a fin- ger if you don’t really have to. It may be hard to get Did You Know? meaning “of, relating to, or derived from others moving as well. You can prod all you want, but, Homogeneous Homogeneous, which derives from the another individual of the same species”) ultimately, if people don’t want to go, they aren’t going Definition Greek roots homos, meaning “same,” and can also be a synonym of homogeneous. to. Your flexible nature might be put to the test. More 1 - of the same or a similar kind or nature genos, meaning “kind,” has been used in The words need not be used exclusively in than likely, you’ll find that you need to adapt to the 2 - of uniform structure or composition English since the early 1600s. The similar scientific contexts—one can speak of, for whims of others rather than the other way around. throughout word homogeneous (originally created for example, “a homogenous/homogeneous the science of genetics and used with the community.” Sagittarius Your thinking is steady and reserved today. You’ll find that your mind is right in line with your ego, and you’ll be able to accurately verbalize what’s going on inside. SUDOKU You might be guarded about how much you tell people. Capricorn YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Today is an excellent day for you to say exactly how you feel. Your thinking is sharp and clear. You’ll find How to play that once you start talking, you may never stop. People Place a number in the will listen extra carefully to your words. You have a empty boxes in such great deal of influence on others. a way that each row across, each column Aquarius down and each 9-box You might find that your brain is chugging along in the square contains all of slow lane today. It could even be gradually creeping the numbers from one over to the breakdown lane! It may be more difficult to nine. to come up with your quick, witty rebuttals in con- versations. Take your time and make sure you choose your words very carefully. 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The Westin and Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain Team Sheraton Bahrain GM Thomas Flindt Sheraton Bahrain Deputy GM Mamdouh Cristalyn Pastrana, Cluster Director of El Gohary Marketing Manama three in Bahrain. During the hour of pared Iftar packs which included a Launched in 2010, the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ port our hotels throughout the year. Iftar on Wednesday cab drivers who diverse selection of food and bever- initiative has turned into an annual Iftar for Cabs embodies the spirit of s part of its ongoing commit- drove through the main entrance of age items. Associates from across var- tradition for many cab drivers through- Ramadan and we are extremely proud ment to the Holy Month of Ram- Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, The Westin ious departments within the hotels, out the region. The initiative has been of our hotel teams as they unite to give Aadan, Marriott International & Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain including Catering, Administration widely appreciated by hotel owners, back and recognise important mem- celebrated the ninth annual ‘Iftar for received complimentary Iftar packs to and Guest Services joined forces to local communities and transport au- bers of our community,” said Guido De Cabs’ initiative at participating Marri- break their fast. bring the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative thorities. Wilde, Chief Operating Officer, Middle ott hotels in the Middle East, including Catering teams at each hotel pre - to life. “We thank the cab drivers who sup- East, Marriott International. Best Ramadan destinations

ere is a carefully collated list of DID HRamadan-friendly cities to visit during the month of fasting. Vaca- KNOW tioning in these destinations will offer you the opportunity to explore each city’s uniquely local Compared to European Ramadan practices and countries and other north- Zanzibar, Tanzania Baku, Azerbaijan customs, while being fully ern destinations, Malaysia immersed in the essence has fewer daylight hours scape the summer heat by heading to the Zanzibar Archipelagos he capital city of Baku is prized for its picture-perfect scenery of Ramadan. We spoke to during this time of the Ethat boast crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean and unspoilt Tas well as its delightful old-world charm. If you love archi- travel app Wego who gave year, which will be great white beaches. Also not to be missed are the beautiful mosques in tecture, get ready to experience a cityscape that has the best of us their list of the top 5 for those fasting from the historical Stone Town, on this island paradise getaway. Alter- Paris and Dubai. And once you are done sight-seeing, pick from places to visit. dawn till sunset. nately, just opt for a relaxing sail on a traditional local dhow. the city’s wide range of restaurants that serve special iftar menus.

Amman, Jordan Almaty, Kazakhstan Alexandria, Egypt his cosmopolitan and young metropolis offers a halal-friend- isit Almaty for its great weather and luxurious hammams. ive the tourist-traps of Cairo a miss, and head over to the port Tly and quiet vacation spot; loaded to the brim with cultural VYou could also catch world-class ballet and opera at strik- Gcity of Alexandria. Bibliophiles can read to their hearts’ con- gems such as historical ruins, museums. souks and mosques. It ingly low prices. And if you want to experience a bit of snow in tent at the famous Library of Alexandria, where a copy of every also forms a great base for exploring highlights of Jordan, such the peak on the Middle Eastern summer, head to the popular book published in the world is kept. To soak in some history you as Petra and Wadi Rum. Medeu outdoor ice skating rink, situated at an altitude of almost could also visit some interesting Roman catacombs, the site of the 1,700 metres. Pharos ( the great lighthouse) and a stunning Roman amphitheater. 17 SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018

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The statement thanked “these brave Al Hamra 12.00 Noon, 9.00 Pm Angelica Keamy, Boris Kutnevich A statement from the New York Po- survivors for their courage to come DEADPOOL 2: Cineco (20) 1.15, 5.30, 9.45 Pm lice Department said Mr Weinstein 2D (ACTION/ADVENTURE /COMEDY) The Cured forward and seek justice.” Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz (18+) (Drama/Horror/Thriller) New Overboard DANA CINEMA 10:45,13:00,15:15,17:30,19:45,22:00, Ellen Page, Sam Keeley, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Pg-15) (Comedy/Romantic) 00:15 Cineco (20) 10.30 Am, 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30, 10.30 Anna Faris, Eva Longoria, Eugenio Derbez Cineco (20) 11.00 Am, 11.30 Am, 1.30, 2.00, 4.00, 4.30, Pm, 12.30 Mn Cineco (20) 11.00 Am, 3.15, 7.30, 11.45 Pm 6.30, 7.00, 9.00, 9.30, 11.30 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (Vip Ii): Seef (Ii) 12.15, 2.15, 4.15, 6.15, 8.15, 10.15 Pm, 12.15 Mn 10.30 Am, 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30, 11.00 Pm The Commuter Saar 11.00 Pm Seef (I) 10.30 Am, 11.30 Am, 1.00, 2.00, 3.30, 4.30, 6.00, (Pg-15) (Thriller/Crime) Emilia Clarke plans 7.00, 8.30, 9.30, 11.00 Pm, 12.00 Mn Wadi Al Sail 7.45, 9.45, 11.45 Pm Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson 2.15, 6.45, 11.15 Pm Saar 9.00, 11.30 Pm Avengers: Infinty War Cineco (20) Wadi Al Sail 8.30, 11.00 Pm (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure) Black Panther GoT tattoo Karen Gillan, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland SOLO: STAR WARS STORY: 2D (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure/Thriller) Cineco (20) 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 9.00 Pm, 12.00 Mn Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. 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Clarke told “LIVE With 11.30 Pm Daily At (Atmos): 10.30 Am, 1.00, 3.45, 6.30, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Jimit Trivedi 9.15 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (Vip I): 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15, Kelly and Ryan” host Ryan Seacrest: 11.00 Pm Cineco (20) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, 11.30 Pm Seef (Ii) 11.15 Am, 1.15, 3.15, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, 11.15 “I was in a tattoo parlour the other Seef (Ii) 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15, 11.00 Pm day trying to get an appointment Seef (Ii) 10.30 Am, 12.30, 1.00, 3.15, 3.45, 6.00, 6.30, 8.45, Uncle 9.15, 11.30 Pm, 12.00 Mn Daily At (3D): 12.00, 2.45, 5.30, and they said that they were full 8.15, 11.00 Pm Rampage (Malayalam) New Mammootty, Karthika, Jot Mathew, Muthumani because you’re coming in to get Saar 8.45, 11.30 Pm (Pg-15) (Action/Thriller/Sci-Fiction) Dwayne Johnson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Will Yun Lee Seef (I) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, 11.30 a tattoo of a dragon?” Co-host Kelly Ripa asked: “Are you really doing it?” Clarke replied: “Yes! 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Pakistan lead by 166 runs in first Test Daniel Ricciardo looking for Monaco GP payback That car advantage, he be - Ricciardo’s lap lieves, could be enough to give • them an advantage over both in 1:11.841 set a new Ferrari and Mercedes when outright lap record for they turn up their engine modes the Monte Carlo circuit to ‘qualifying’ levels on Satur- day. AFP | Monaco “Our gap from practice to qualifying isn’t normally as big as Ferrari and Mercedes. They aniel Ricciardo hides a will close that gap, definitely. streak of raw determi- But I feel that if we can put to- Dnation behind his sun- gether a really good lap again, Pakistan’s Babar Azam crunches a pull ny smile and he is looking for we have a chance for pole. And ‘payback’ in Sunday’s Monaco that’s my job for Saturday.” Grand Prix after missing out on Thirty years on from the half-centuries to help the tour- a merited win in 2016. weekend of Ayrton Senna’s Babar Azam, ists to 350-8, a lead of 166. After demonstrating his and celebrated 1988 pole lap for They gave England, a lesson Red Bull’s superiority in Thurs- McLaren and 10 years on from • Red Bull Racing’s Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo reacts in the pits after the Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq Hamilton’s first victory in the in the discipline, diligence and day’s practice sessions, he be- first practice session at the Monaco street circuit and Shadab Khan control required to make runs lieves he has the car to deliver Mediterranean principality, Red made half-centuries in Test cricket. pole in Saturday’s qualifying Bull appeared to be in the mood to help Pakistan to In improved batting condi- showdown. And from that, a me,” he said. “It’s the one that 12sec (in official qualifying) on to smash records as the teams tions, England’s bowling was chance to win. got away and I am still looking Saturday -- we set a benchmark and drivers relaxed on Mona- 350-8, a lead of 166 adequate but lacking the pen- Two years ago, in a dramatic for some payback on that.” and we have stated our inten- co’s traditional F1 ‘rest’ day on etration demonstrated Paki- finale, the big-smiling Austral- After dominating opening tions. We are here to try and win Friday. BBC | Lords stan, perhaps leaving captain ian’s Red Bull team bungled a practice on Thursday ahead of this race and to be the dominant Verstappen will be bidding Joe Root rueing his decision late pit-stop which handed vic- his Red Bull team-mate Dutch- team,” he said. to out-pace his team-mate and akistan patiently took a to bat first. tory to Briton Lewis Hamilton man Max Verstappen, Ricciardo Ricciardo’s lap in 1:11.841 set a the rest to become the young- Pfirm grip on the first Test The home side also did not of Mercedes –- an experience was keen to ensure his team re- new outright lap record for the est pole-sitter in F1 history, a against England on the second help themselves by dropping that still irks and motivates Ric- mained clear and realistic about Monte Carlo circuit, which ap- record currently held by four- day at Lord’s. three catches and missing an- ciardo. their goals. pears to suit perfectly Red Bull’s time champion Sebastian Vettel, Babar Azam, Azhar Ali, Asad other, to go with a Ben Stokes “I haven’t forgotten it for sure “I definitely expect all three chassis and the pink-walled new who was third for Ferrari on Shafiq and Shadab Khan made drop from the first evening. and it is still there to motivate big teams to be below 1min ‘hyper-soft’ tyres. Thursday.

Rory McIlroy sets the pace Liverpool’s Mane donates 300 jerseys to with brilliant putting display supporters in home village of Bambali AFP | Wentworth orthern Irish golf star Reuters | Liverpool NRory McIlroy played such a sublime second round of golf BETTER iverpool forward Sadio at the PGA Championship yes- LMane has despatched 300 terday he had defending cham- club jerseys to supporters in his pion Alex Noren quipping he home village of Bambali in Sen- KNOW thought about quitting. egal ahead of Saturday’s Cham- The 29-year-old quadruple pions League final against Real major winner carded a bogey Madrid. free seven-under par 65 to Mane’s family still live in the Liverpool forward move to 12 under and a three- Rory McIlroy village of 2,000 inhabitants, Sadio Mane’s family shot lead over Englishman Noren sits five shots off which is expected to come to still live in the village Sam Horsfield. McIlroy but the Swede will a standstill as their favourite of 2,000 inhabitants Noren -- who played in the be well aware that after his son looks to help the Premier same group as the Ulsterman stunning 62 last year which League club claim a sixth Eu- and like him and playing part- saw him come from way off the ropean Cup in Kiev’s Olympic until after next month’s World ner Lee Westwood also didn’t pace to seal victory anything is Stadium. Cup in Russia but is hopeful he record a bogey -- may have possible. The 26-year-old has ensured can further reward fans for their been joking about retiring but McIlroy, though, likes be- the village can cheer his team Sadio Mane continued support. he was in awe of McIlroy’s ing out in front going into the in style as they look to beat “Nobody in the village will round. weekend even if he like Nor- 12-times champions Real. jerseys to send to the people in the British media. work this day (Saturday). I will “That’s the best round I’ve en staged a last-round blitz to “There are 2,000 in the vil- the village, so the fans can wear The Senegalese international be going back in the summer ever seen. I’m about to quit come from seven shots off the lage. I bought 300 Liverpool to watch the final,” Mane told is not expected to return home after the World Cup.” golf I think,” said Noren. lead to win in 2014.

Klopp praises “brilliant fighter” Zidane for supreme record Reuters | Kiev has won nine trophies, includ- than he has been a coach and onslaughts in both legs of their iverpool manager Juergen ing back-to-back Champions he could win the Champions semi-final against Bayern Mu- LKlopp called opposite num- League wins. League three times in a row, nich. “I’ve seen his team play- ber Zinedine Zidane “a fighter” Zidane has been a “Zidane has been a fighter his that’s never happened before so ing, I think it’s fantastic football, before the Champions League fighter his entire entire life, when you grow up either he’s lucky or he’s brilliant, it’s organised when it needs to final against Real Madrid and life, when you grow where he did in Marseille and I prefer to think he’s brilliant, be, it’s chaos when it needs to praised the Frenchman for his up where he did in had the career you have, you like he was as a player.” be and when you have all those supreme record in Europe’s elite Marseille and had the need to be,” Klopp told a news Madrid have had an en- world class players I think that’s competition despite his short career you have, you conference on Friday. thralling run to the final, a good idea,” Klopp said of Zi- coaching career. need to be “He was one of the best five squeezing through their quar- dane’s Madrid. Zidane took the leap from players ever, he was such a ter-final tie with Juventus 4-3 The ever-jovial German coaching Madrid’s reserve team JUERGEN KLOPP good player that it looked like on aggregate with a last-gasp coach’s news conference was to the top job at the Spanish gi- he didn’t need to fight but he did. penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. peppered with outbursts of ants in January 2016 and so far Juergen Klopp “I’ve been at Liverpool longer They also survived attacking laughter. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 19 Norrie beaten by Simon in semi-final Froome takes Giro overall lead from Simon Yates Simon Yates finished almost 39 minutes behind Team Sky’s Chris Froome

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hris Froome launched a devastating attack to Cwin stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia and take the leader’s KNOW WHAT pink jersey from fellow Briton Simon Yates. Yates finished almost 39 minutes behind Team Sky’s Froome, The four-time Tour Gilles Simon hits a return who attacked 80km from the de France champion finish in Bardonecchia. Chris Froome is also Froome, 33, was fourth prior attempting to become Frenchman Gilles Simon. to Friday’s 184km run from Ve- only the seventh man Gilles Simon Norrie, 22, had claimed the naria Reale. to win all three Grand • biggest win of his career by But, with two days remaining, will face Serbia’s beating world number 10 John he now has a 40-second lead Tours, and just the Dusan Lajovic or Isner in the quarter-finals. over Tom Dumoulin as he at- third to win three in Chris Froome celebrates on the podium top seed Dominic But the world number 102 tempts to become the first Brit- succession Thiem in the final was beaten in straight sets on ish man to win the Giro d’Italia. the clay-court by 75th-ranked The four-time Tour de France “The team did such a fantastic being found to have double the Mitchelton-Scott’s Yates had Simon. champion is also attempting to job to set it up for me. allowed level of a legal asthma his lead halved on Thursday, Cameron Norrie Norrie struggled with his become only the seventh man “It was going to take some- drug in his urine after a test at losing 28 seconds to Team Sun- had• never played a serve in the first, but took the to win all three Grand Tours, thing really special to get rid of last year’s Vuelta a Espana. web’s Dumoulin. It was the first proffesional match on second to a tie-break before and just the third to win three Simon and get away from Du- Had it slipped to the back of time he had struggled since first red clay until he faced blowing two set points. in succession. moulin. It was now or never. I his mind, he was reminded dur- taking the race lead in stage six. Simon will face Serbia’s Du- “I don’t think I’ve ever at - just had to try.” ing Friday’s stage as a spectator The Giro finishes on Sunday in the Davis Cup san Lajovic or top seed Domi- tacked like that before on my Froome is involved in an on- ran alongside him holding a gi- with a flat 115km route into nic Thiem in the final. own,” he said. going anti-doping case after ant inhaler. Rome. James ward enters British number three Nor- semi-finals• of the rie is expected to rise up the ATP Challenger Tour rankings after a positive week in France, reach a ranking of Al-Hidd wins Elite in Loughborough 85 as he enters the French Open next week. He had never Football Cup Petra Kvitova ‘happy’ to BBC | Lyon played a professional match on red clay until he featured in the TDT | Manama ritain’s Cameron Norrie Davis Cup in February. Bfailed to make the final of But after a first set in which he Al-Hidd Football see knife attack suspect the Lyon Open after a 6-1 7-6 he lost his serve three times, TClub has clinched the (8-6) defeat by experienced the left-hander fought his way first edition of the Elite AFP | London ished,” Kvitova told reporters at back into the semi-final. Football Cup. Roland Garros on Friday. The second set played out Al-Hidd beat Al-Malkiya etra Kvitova admitted yes- Kvitova, the world number without a single break of serve 2-1 in the final match which Pterday that she was happy eight, suffered career-threat- as Norrie matched home fa- was held at the Bahrain Na- that the knife-wielding burglar ening injuries to her playing left vourite Simon, before the tional Stadium to clinch the who slashed her hands in a ter- hand as she fought off the in- 75 match slipped away in the tie- 2017-2018 trophy. rifying home attack was finally truder at her home in the east- break. Al-Malkiya opened the behind bars. ern Czech town of Prostejov in is the ATP World Tour Elsewhere, James Ward is scoring in the title clash at The 28-year-old two-time December 2016. official ranking of through to the semi-finals of Bahrain National Stadium Wimbledon champion missed Despite grim forecasts by GIlles Simon the ATP Challenger Tour in in Isa Town when Isra Amer six months of the tour last year doctors, who even warned she Loughborough after Russia’s struck just one minute from to recover from her injuries and might lose her fingers, the 2011 Teymuraz Gabashvili retired. the start. only returned to action at the and 2014 Wimbledon champion Mohammed Al Tayyeb 2017 French Open. “It’s great news for returned to the sport in time for scored two goals as Al Hidd Now, almost 18 months af- me to hear that. It’s last year’s French Open. beat Malkiya 2-1 in the final ter the violent break-in, Czech great that they have Kvitova sank from 11th in the last night to claim the first police have arrested a man, de- him in custody. world when the crime occurred Elite Football Cup. scribed as a 54-year-old drug to 29th at the turn of 2017 and Roland But probably the Bahrain Football Associ- addict, in connection with the happiest I will be 2018, but she has since climbed Garros ation vice-president Shai- attack. back into the top ten, also owing 2018: kh Khalid bin Salman Al “It’s great news for me to is when the story to back-to-back wins at Prague Women’s Khalifa presented the sil- hear that. It’s great that they will end, when and Madrid this spring. preview Pictures: Getty Images ver medals to Malkiya team have him in custody. But prob- everything will be “I was focusing on the hand members and the cup, along ably the happiest I will be is done and finished” and I was really trying hard Simona Halep Garbine Muguruza Jelena Ostapenko Petra Kvitova with the gold medals, to Al when the story will end, when PETRA KVITOVA to be back or focusing on the Hidd players. everything will be done and fin- rehab,” she added.

Two-time finalist 2016 winner Defending Back in top ten Serena return will keep us on our toes seeking elusive has endured champion at after resurgent first Slam title frustrating year career-high season, including after emotional with streak of rank, aged 20 – clay court wins AFP | London ing us all on our toes and we third major final early exits poor clay court in Prague and defeat in Australia and injury season to date Madrid have to keep improving all the ustralian Open champion time.” PLAYER RECORD* Halep Muguruza Ostapenko Kvitova Caroline Wozniacki says Wozniacki finally claimed her 2018 win-loss 28-6 15-9 12-11 30-6 A 2018 titles 1 1 0 4 that Serena Williams’ come- “You have to first major title this year, and ad- back will force the current top- mitted that it has lifted a weight Career titles (total) 16 6 2 24 play your best off her shoulders. Career titles (clay) 6 1 1 4 ranked players to raise their level, and I think Grand Slams 0 2 1 2 games at the French Open. “I think the biggest difference The former world number having someone is really when I’m in here in the RECENT FINALS: With six different champions like Serena back, in previous nine Grand Slam tournaments – one will be looking to build on press conferences,” she said. and five maiden winners – expectation her long-awaited maiden Grand it’s keeping us all “I think that’s the biggest dif- is high for another first-time champion Slam triumph in Melbourne, ference, because I’m not get- to be crowned in Roland Garros on our toes and but she has never reached the we have to keep ting asked anymore, you know, 2017 Jelena Ostapenko LAT 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 semi-finals at Roland Garros. what it takes to be a Grand Slam Simona Halep ROM improving all the Despite being in the opposite champion, why I haven’t got- 2016 Garbine Muguruza ESP 7-5, 6-4 time” Serena Williams USA half of the draw to three-time ten there yet. “It feels amazing 2015 Serena Williams USA 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 champion Williams, Wozniacki CAROLINE WOZNIACKI to have that with me now, and Lucie Safarova CZE knows that Serena’s presence hopefully I can build on that. 2014 Maria Sharapova RUS 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 “We have three more Grand Simona Halep ROM as an unseeded player will put raises your level,” said the Dane. 2013 Serena Williams USA 6-4, 6-4 pressure on her rivals. “You have to play your best Slams left this year, and this is Maria Sharapova RUS “I think it’s always great to level, and I think having some- Caroline Wozniacki the first one after Australia and Source: WTA *Data correct as of May 21 © GRAPHIC NEWS have the best players play, and it one like Serena back, it’s keep- I’m going to try and do my best.” SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 20

FIFA World Cup 2018 Tite experiments official song released Espn | London

IFA has revealed their offi- Fcial tournament song that with Brazil’s trio they hope will go on to help define the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Willian played “Live It Up” is a collabora- • tion between Nicky Jam, Era with the two star Istrefi and the Fresh Prince strikers for about one himself, Will Smith -- who fea- hour on Thursday tures for roughly 30 seconds of the entire anthem. “Live It Up” is a collaboration Tite used defenders between Jam, Istrefi and Smith Marquinhos• and Miranda during the Without wishing to sound entire hour, suggesting 19 days to go…… overly snobby, it’s quite repet- former captain Thiago MAY LIKE IT itive and... bad. “One life, live it up” seems to Silva will be on the United or Manchester City. be the central theme, though bench for the moment Fred, who has said he believes Smith does actually mention a his future is outside Ukraine, ad- “One life, live it up” “team” at one point -- perhaps Independent | Rio de Janeiro mitted he received an offer from the only semi-direct reference Brazil’s Neymar and teammates during the warmup seems to be the cen- City in January. It’s understood tral theme, though to football in the whole song. razil’s second pre-World both United and City are now In short, The Toe Poke Cup training session fea- captain Thiago Silva will be on Augusto’s spot is also eyed by in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk Will Smith does forgot absolutely everything Btured Willian in attack the bench for the moment. Fred, one of the surprise inclu- over a summer transfer. actually mention a about the song already and alongside Neymar and Gabri- If Willian is brought in to the sions of Tite’s squad. “Maybe after the World Cup I “team” at one point we only heard it a minute or el Jesus, a hint that coach Tite team, Tite could remove mid- The midfielder said he ad - will make the choice,” the mid- two ago. “Live it Up?” Turn it might change his starting line- fielder Renato Augusto from the mired Brazil players who began fielder said. “Now I am only down, more like. up. starting line-up, put Philippe a World Cup on the bench and thinking about the World Cup.” Willian played with the two Coutinho in his place, and open later became starters, such as Tite currently has 18 out of his star strikers for about one hour a gap up for Willian. Mazinho (1994) and Kleberson 23 players available to him for on Thursday at the Granja Com- Since last year, Tite has said (2002). Brazil’s pre-World Cup training. ary ground in Teresopolis, out- he needs a “pacemaker,” and “We can get inspiration from Winger Douglas Costa and Pogba only cares about side Rio de Janeiro. considers Coutinho one of his them, these players worked very Fagner are still recovering from Tite did not use his starting main options for the role. hard to get their spot,” Fred said. injury while Liverpool’s Rober- haircuts: Demark Coach midfield to play with the trio. Beijing Guoan’s Augusto is “But if I have to be out I will to Firmino and Real Madrid’s He also used defenders Mar- under pressure after uncon- keep working hard.” Casemiro and Marcelo will join AFP | Stockholm “They are nothing special,” quinhos and Miranda during the vincing performances in Brazil’s Fred also said he was torn be- on Monday after the Champions he said. entire hour, suggesting former midfield. tween a transfer to Manchester League final. enmark coach Age Ha- “They don’t have a lead- Dreide gave a withering er such as Zinedine Zidane assessment of his World Cup to lead them, someone who first-round rivals France on knew how to galvanise them,” Thursday claiming they have said the Norwegian who has no real leader and have little been Denmark coach for three The History Makers exhibit to chance in Russia. years. “I don’t believe in this team,” “They need to play as a Hareide told Danish daily Jyl- team.” open June 9 in Moscow lands-Posten, a month ahead The 64-year-old singled of their 26 June game in Rus- out Manchester United’s Paul sia. Pogba for criticism — over his flashy haircuts. “He played against Man - chester City with his hair dyed blue and white, maybe he’ll have it red and white to Carlos Vela play us.” “Good grief, does he only think about his haircuts?” asked the coach. Mexico can beat Hareide said he hoped to lead Denmark on a fine cam- Germany in opener Paul Pogba paign.

Espn | London PLAYER OF THE DAY exico’s Carlos Vela Mbelieves that on his Hyundai teams with FIFA World Football Museum for ‘History Makers’ exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio national team’s best day they can beat anyone in the world, even prohibitive host major exhibition at Hyun- transformed into a giant World Group F favorites Germany. The exhibition will dai Motorstudio Moscow. Cup scoreboard, allowing fans Vela, 29, chose not to play • Titled ‘The History Makers’, in the street to follow the pro- for El Tri at the World Cup focus on the history of the exhibition will open June gress of the tournament. four years ago, but says he is the tournament and 9, and will focus on the history Wonhong Cho, chief market- determined to make Russia the fan cultures that of the tournament and the fan ing officer of Hyundai Motor, 2018 count if he makes the make the event unique cultures that make the event a FIFA partner, said: “We are cut for Juan Carlos Osorio’s unique. committed to supporting and final 23-man squad. “Central to the whole expe- furthering the development of The LAFC striker rejoined The ground floor of rience is a giant circular LED world football by providing fans the national team fold in the• exhibition will be screen, showing highlights and with unique and enjoyable ex- November 2014 and has devoted to messages memorable moments from past periences like this.” been in solid form of late, from fans from as well as finals and some of the great- The ground floor of the exhi- netting seven goals in his est players to have featured in bition will be devoted to mes- first 11 games since joining a growing collection of them,” said a FIFA press release. sages from fans from as well as MLS from Real Sociedad. the official match balls Two World Cup trophies will a growing collection of the adi- Vela told reporters: be displayed. The FIFA World das Telstar official match balls. “[Germany] is one of the FIFA | Moscow Cup Winner’s Trophy will be After each of the 64 matches in best teams in the world, exhibited on the June 9 opening the competition the ball used but Mexico has the chance he budget beleaguered FIFA day, while the Jules Rimet Cup for the kick-off will be added to win that game. We have TWorld Football Museum will be brought from the FIFA to the exhibition. to play like [we can win] that has been a major casualty Museum in Zurich and be on The upstairs exhibition area James Rodriguez against any opponent. It under FIFA president Gianni display for the duration of the will showcase the stories of the The adidas Golden Boot winner at Brazil 2014 Rodriguez will doesn’t matter if it is Ger- Infantino’s sweeping cost cuts, exhibition. 20 World Cups so far and the hope to provide more goals for Colombia at Russia 2018. Cur- many, Haiti or Portugal, we has phoenix-like re-emerged The facade of the Hyundai playing legends that shaped rently on loan at Bayern Munich, the Cafeteros star won two want to win. for the Russian World Cup to Motorstudio Moscow will be them. FIFA Club World Cup titles with Real Madrid.

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