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JO3968_BFC_SM_APP_Online_Campaign_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd 1 3/1/18 3:45 PM Bahrain, UNDP sign cooperation pact Manama ahrain and United Nations Development BProgram have signed a Joint Initiative in support of the preparation of the voluntary national report to implement sustainable development goals (SDGs). The initiative aims at providing the first voluntary national report His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) chairman Samir Abdullah Nass and Board of to implement SDGs, Directors at Safriya Palace yesterday. Congratulating the chairman and members on their election, HM the King wished them success in serving the with specific ideas and economy, underlining the chamber’s vital role in promoting trade, investment and industry, both regionally and internationally. The BCCI Board actions, to be presented Chairman expressed on behalf of all the board members thanks and respect to HM the King for the meeting and for supporting the business sectors at the ministerial meeting in Bahrain. of Political Forum of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in July. FREE PICK! FREE

Issue No.268 DT Supplement www.weekenderbahrain.com March 29- April 4, 2018 Page 2 HM: State will ‘Just a week to Sebastian owned 2017... F1 Weekend’ who’ll take the 2018 cup? he 2004 Grand Prix of Bahrain marked the first ever round of the FIA Formula One World Championship to be held in the Middle East and the official culmination of a multi-million dollar project started back in September 2002 when the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a long-term deal to host the Tevent. Page 3 Since then, it has only escalated tenfolds in attracting bigger crowds with bigger entertainment and adrenaline-charged activities for the whole family! While the 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix saw a record crowd of 33,000 on race day and 93,000 over the weekend, an even greater turnout in 2018 as the popularity of motorsport in the region, spearheaded by the Bahrain race, reaches an all-time high. And this year, while there is so much happening at the BIC itself, the whole island has infused into the F1 spirit. Browse through this special F1 edition to get an insight of all the entertainment at Sakhir, the dining galore and spread of feasts for F1 celebrations at top hotels and venues in Bahrain, activities and games at the malls and so much more… A Smashing F1 Weekend Here’s to speeding into the exhilarated weekend of April 6-7-8! with Wolfgang Puck ‘Solar home’ lights up Page 4 clean energy dreams Dont miss the biggest F1 Closing Party

ne of Africa’s most notable acrobatic circus acts will be taking to the stage at the Page 6 Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. “Cirque Africa: Hakuna Matata” is an 8 amazing extravaganza of music, dance, comedy and acrobatic skill celebrating P 02 the strength, flexibility and agility of human bodies at their best. OIt will be part of the many stage shows entertaining fans at the Formula 1 Village vending area during the three-day Grand Prix spectacle, taking place April 6 to 8 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.Colourful African costumes, catchy music and dance routines along with gravity-defying skills make Cirque Africa a first-rate show packed with fun and high energy, surely delighting the whole family. The cast of 33 performing artists from six African countries includes dancers, musicians, acrobats and contortionists. They perform jaw-dropping twists and turns, spin things with their feet, hang off bars, protect rights build human pyramids and even do flying stunts that will leave the audience in disbelief. And off the track, Cirque Africa is one of the many attractions to look forward to in the off-track family we’ve got... entertainment programme at the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. DT News Network Manama March 22-28, 2018| Weekender is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa WEEKENDER HAl Khalifa yesterday stressed EXCLUSIVE FOR Bahrain’s resolve to protect human rights, backing all efforts made in DT NEWS this regard. “The Kingdom is fully SUBSCRIBERS committed to international law and conventions related to human rights which are an integral part of Bahrain’s culture, inherent Arab Suit against petrol price identity, Islamic faith and noble values of tolerance, co-existence, hike rejected 8P 03 P pluralism and acceptance of the other,” His Majesty said while receiving the Board of Commissioners Chairwoman of 20 the National Institution for Human Iran, Hezbollah Rights (NIHR) Maria Khoury behind missile and members at Safriya Palace yesterday. attacks: Saudi Receiving NIHR annual report, HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Maria Khoury HM lauded the achievements rights. HM stressed the Kingdom’s and that the Bahraini society is and activities at the local and pride in its distinguished human witnessing a perpetual growth in international level stated in the rights record whose principles are all fields. report, praising their positive role based on modern and developed HM pointed out keenness to in cooperating and communicating constitutional and legal texts. provide citizens with top-quality NHRA submits 2017 with the international organisations HM King affirmed that human services, ensure a decent life for annual report and institutions to foster human rights in Bahrain are protected them and cater to all their needs. 8P 05 2 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Shaikh Khalid lauds Dhruva’s efforts DT News Network in the region and worldwide. and gas, pharmaceuticals, Manama “The initiatives of His chemicals, consumer goods, is Highness Shaikh Khalid Highness especially the Brave power, as well as media and bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Fight is very significant,” said entertainment. HFirst Deputy President of the Dhruva Tax Advisors CEO “Our job is to help our clients Supreme Council for Youth Dinesh Kanabar adding that come to grips with tax issues and Sports, President of Bahrain has become a gateway and help restructure businesses Bahrain Athletics Association, to the Gulf in many areas to be compliant and effective Honourary President of including sports and financial from a VAT perspective,” said Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts technology. Dhruva Tax Advisors CEO Association, met boutique tax Dinesh Kanabar said Dinesh Kanabar. firm and VAT expert Dhurava Bahrain’s tax reforms would McIndies Holding Company Tax Advisors and appreciated only hasten the country’s Chairman Unnikrishnan the company’s efforts following economic growth. Puravangara lauded His its expansion to Bahrain. Dhruva Tax Advisors has His Highness Shaikh Khalid during meeting with Dhurava Advisors Highness Shaikh Khalid’s His Highness welcomed the significant experience working the government in the smooth Holding Company. “Dhruva worked with multinational support to the youth of Bahrain award-winning firm to the with businesses in the UAE implementation of VAT in the plays a dual role by educating clients and regulators on in different fields, especially country and commented on and Saudi Arabia and also country. and preparing businesses policy issues and tax advocacy sports. KHK Holding CEO the excellent relations shared function from Singapore, Dhruva Tax Advisors, to undergo VAT transition matters. The key industries Muhammed Shahid, Dhruva between Bahrain and India in Dubai, New York, India and named ‘India Tax Firm of the smoothly,” said McIndies that Dhruva advises include Tax Advisors partners Punit various fields. He discussed the Silicon Valley. “We hope Year 2017 at International Tax Holding Company Chairman financial services, IT and Shah,Gaurav Khurana and on how to support the Brave to replicate our success in Review’s Asia Tax Awards, Unnikrishnan Puravangara. IT-enabled services, real McIndies CEO Abdul Jaleel Championship’s initiative in Bahrain,” Dinesh Kanabar said. is in partnership with KHK With around 250 specialists, estate and infrastructure, Abdulla were also present at mixed martial arts promotion He offered to work closely with Holding and McIndies Dhruva Tax Advisors has telecommunications, oil the meeting.

DT News Network Manama s the summer approaches and the temperature begin Ato soar, many in the Kingdom can expect their electricity bill to do the same. However, for Hussein Sanad of Al Mussala area, it will be a different scenario altogether. Solar He will not have to worry about spending steeply on electricity bills this summer, as his home in Jidhafs has been transformed to become the first ever ‘solar home’ in the kingdom, thanks to the efforts of Electricity and Water Affairs Dr Mirza inaugurating the ‘Solar home’ project home Minister Dr Abdulhussain “The cost of power produced headed by His Royal Highness Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Mirza. in this way is much lower than Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al the Prime Minister and His The house, which generates conventional energy,” said Dr Khalifa, the Prime Minister in Royal Highness the Crown its own power and avoids Mirza inaugurating the project January, after it was passed by Prince, the Deputy Supreme driving the power bill through in the presence of Capital the Coordinating Committee Commander and First Deputy the roof, is also connected to the Governor Sheikh Hesham bin under the chairmanship of Prime Minister. government electricity network Abdulrahman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Looking ahead, the minister via the newly introduced Net other senior officials. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, said the EWA would continue Metering system. Also present were officials the Crown Prince, Deputy to find alternatives to increase The BD3,500 project, of the Ministry of Oil, the Supreme Commander and the efficiency of energy use completed by installing 24 solar Ministry of Housing, Tatweer First Deputy Prime Minister. and its economic feasibility panels to produce 7.8 kW of Petroleum, the Electricity and The project, Dr Mirza by arranging finance through electricity, translates to a total Water Authority (EWA), the said, was completed in two banks. capacity of 12,500 units per Sustainable Energy Unit and phases. In the first phase, He added: “Steps are being green year and is equal to a third of the project contractor. EWA completed all official taken to maximise the use of the annual consumption by the The minister also reminded procedures for engineering solar energy by installing such household. about the substantial savings works to ensure its technical systems in factories, schools, The house is also the first to the project brings on monthly and design compliance with the hospitals and health centres.” be connected to the government utility bills. “Experts and existing laws and regulations. Dr Mirza thanked Oil network with a Net Metering specialists from the Sustainable Actual construction was part of Minister Shaikh Mohammed system that allows individuals Energy Unit are willing to assist the second phase. bin Khalifa Al Khalifa; Housing dreams and establishments to install individuals and institutions to The Minister said this Minister Bassem bin Yaqoub and use solar energy in their install such systems,” Dr Mirza and other renewable energy Al-Hamer; the officials of the Dr Mirza unveils Bahain’s homes or facilities safely, thus said. projects had been implemented Sustainable Energy Unit and saving substantially on monthly The system was approved as part of the directives of His all those who cooperated and first solar home inJidhafs utility bills. by the Council of Ministers, Majesty King Hamad bin Isa worked on this pilot project. Thursday, March 29, 2018 3 Parliamentary delegation leaves for Moscow DT News Network of senior officials in various Suit against petrol Manama economic, international, parliamentary delegation political, and commercial headed by First Deputy of fields. The delegation will hold Athe Council of Representatives a number of radio, TV, and MP Ali Al-Aradi has left for newspaper interviews with Moscow in response to a formal some of the most prominent priceDT News Network/DTNN hike rejected that are collected by the entities invitation from the Russian Russian media outlets on the [email protected] that manage state property State Duma. The delegation sidelines of the visit. and public utilities, including will visit Russia from March It is worth mentioning that Manama electricity and water utilities.” 28 to 30. the parliamentary delegation he Supreme Administrative They affirmed that “the price The delegations will discuss headed by First Deputy of the Court yesterday rejected of the sale of gasoline is one methods of boosting bilateral Council of Representatives aT lawsuit filed by Bahraini of the financial resources of relations and cooperation MP Ali Al-Aradi, also consists attorneys against the the state and is different from between the two countries in of MPs Nasser Al-Qaseer Government for “unlawfully” the concepts of taxes and fees” the parliamentary, political, and Mohamed Al-Jodar, increasing gasoline prices on and decided to reject the claim and economic fields. members of the Parliamentary January 9, confirming the price terming it as “unserious”. The delegation will meet Friendship Committee between hike decision was within the According to the January 9 the parliamentary leaders in the Russian Federation and the law and the constitutional decision of the NOGA, the price Russia, in addition to a number Kingdom of Bahrain. framework. “no authority should take a The court studied the case of Jayyid fuel (91-octane) was The six lawyers lodged decision without following and for over a month and increased to 140fils/litre from the complaints before the proper legal and constitutional issued its verdict yesterday 125fils/litre and Mumtaz fuel CBSE to re-conduct exams court against Oil Ministry measures” and clarifying to the rejecting the claim. The judges (95-octane) price was increased Manama (Code 041) taking cognizance and the National Oil and local press back then that “the said, “The price of the sale of to 200fils/litre from 160fils/ he Central Board of of certain happenings in the Gas Organisation (NOGA), complaint isn’t against national gasoline is one of the state’s litre. This is the second time Secondary Education conduct of certain examinations alleging that the gasoline economic strategies, but aims financial resources, which is gasoline prices are increased T(CBSE) has informed that it will as reported in the media. The price hike decision was to ensure that legal procedures different from the concepts of within two years after a similar re-conduct the examinations dates for fresh examinations and “unconstitutional”. are followed and prevent future taxes and fees such as other decision was implemented in in Class X11 Economics (Code their details will be available on The lawyers stressed that violations”. prices of products and services January 2016. 030) and Class X Mathematics the website, the CBSE said. Respect law, FM tells Qatari officials

DT News Network/DTNN act on Tuesday, describing [email protected] it as “reckless” and said that “the repetition of such Manama provocative acts reflects a oreign Affairs Minister clear determination by the Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed State of Qatar to disregard the FAl Khalifa yesterday said that safety of civilian aircraft and Qatari officials should rule air navigation, and a violation out the idea of controlling the of relevant international Arabian Gulf. conventions and laws”. This came as Shaikh As a response to the Khalid responded on his incident, the Emirati and Twitter account to the latest Bahraini civil aviation hostile act of the Qatari air authorities filed official forces, which infringed the complaints to the UN’s Bahraini airspace by flying International Civil Aviation close to two civilian Emirati Organisation (ICAO). airplanes that were passing On January 16, the Civil through the Kingdom’s skies Aviation Affairs here released on Monday. radar tracks showing Qatari The minister said, “Qatari fighter jets’ interception of officials must wake up from two Bahrain-bound Emirati their dreams and respect flights and flying in their path international law and not to within less than a 5km range, imagine that the waters of the endangering the safety of the Arabian Gulf are under their flight. Several other incidents sovereignty”. were also reported by the Foreign Affairs Ministry Emirati authorities in the past officially condemned the four months. Suspect remanded DT News Network defamatory tweets on Twitter. Manama The Public Prosecution hief Prosecutor of the launched an investigation into Capital Governorate the incident, questioned the MohammedC Al Maliki said the suspect and confronted him Public Prosecution received a with evidence. It remanded notification from the Cyber him in custody pending Crime Directorate about investigation in preparation a suspect who had posted to continue legal procedures. 4 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Cloud 10 Pitch Day boosts Bahrain role as fintech hub Harpreet Kaur/ DTNN UK, US, Singapore and Hong of that and we want to make [email protected] Kong, presented their growth sure that people get educated 5 Accelerate held plans to local, regional, and about that.” its fourth ‘Cloud10 international potential partners The Cloud10 Scalerator, ScaleratorC programme’ Pitch and investors. which launched in Bahrain Day, under the patronage The eight-week programme in 2016, is a partnership of Shaikh Mohammed Bin provided extensive support between C5 Accelerate, Essa Al Khalifa, Chairman of across a variety of business areas AWS, the Bahrain Economic Tamkeen during the annual such as commercialisation, Development Board (EDB), and EPay Summit, (Electronic venture funding, and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). Payments and Online Banking operations, equipping the It provides participants with Conference) yesterday. businesses with the competence bespoke business coaching, The Cloud10 Pitch Day to innovate and scale through in addition to a bundle of marked the completion of the a robust international resources for start-ups, fourth intake of the programme, mentorship network. The including AWS credits and focused specifically on fintech fintech programme included Ulrike Eder Hadyah Fathalla Qusay Alarayedh professional services, training, to align with and support an operative layer of Chief Operating Officer at be key to creating a fintech from the Cloud10 Scalerator in-person technical support, Bahrain’s aspirations of mentorship explicitly focused Tamkeen said. industry in Bahrain where program cohort2 told DT and a community forum. It becoming a regional fintech on the financial space in Hadyah Fathalla, Executive talent and expertise in such News, “Our company helps facilitates the adoption of hub and industry leader. Bahrain and the region; it also Director of C5 Accelerate new fields is a real challenge. an organisation on their cloud cloud technology’s unique The cohort included included a series of high-level in Bahrain told DT News, Collaborating with the CBB, journey and helping them improvements beyond five local and international introductions to banks across “Fintech holds great promise EDB, and our partnership scale their business in their traditional IT infrastructure to innovative tech-enabled the country to help further for Bahrain, whose financial with Bahrain FinTech Bay is a later stage. From a financial provide the scale and agility at financial services startups accelerate client acquisition for sector has traditionally been great opportunity to combine perspective conference and a low-cost to help them grow. that are using the Amazon the startups. a cornerstone of its economy. our experience and expertise programmes like these are C5 further partnered with Web Services (AWS) cloud “We are proud to be part of Cloud10 has been successful and multiply our efforts to absolutely important because AbdulwahidBahrain FinTech Janahi Bay last year to scale their technologies the set-up of this great Bahraini in attracting international make Bahrain an attractive financial services are changing to cooperate on programming in Middleware Vendor accelerator. It gives Tamkeen innovative talent into destination for innovative rapidly, now there are digital and projects that will support management, e-payments, and great satisfaction to see this Bahrain, helping them both fintech companies” banks, crypto-currencies, the Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem WealthTech. The founders of cohort graduating from the incorporate and transfer and Ulrike Eder, Chief blockchains which are and provide Cloud10 startups the companies who come from program and ready to pitch retain talent and expertise Commercial Officer, drie. changing the industry and we with the opportunity to validate Bahrain, UAE, Azerbaijan, their ideas,” Qusay Alarayedh, in the Kingdom. This can co also one of the graduates believe that Cloud is a big part their proof of concept.

Infonas is AWS govt partner, consultant Manama nfonas yesterday announced becoming an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government PartnerI (Public Sector), as well as a Standard Consulting Partner. Infonas said it provides “governments, Semi- Government, and the Private sector with solutions to safely and securely migrate their infrastructure to AWS, utilizing AWS certified resources.” In a statement, the company said it houses a team of experts to design, migrate and manage cloud environment to give its clients “best-in-class infrastructure designed from the ground-up to be cost-effective, scalable, self-healing, and resilient.” Services are available 24/7, all around the year. Infonas is also one of a select group of operators that provides AWS Direct Connect Services to its customers connecting them from within the entire region to AWS Infrastructure Regions globally. Bahrain all set to host Women Power Summit Harpreet Kaur/DTNN Cultural Center. The summit knowledge that can allow them [email protected] is expected to be the largest to be innovative and successful ahrain is all set to host summit for women leaders in and to unleash their power to the first-ever woman the MENA region that is all set create positive change,” Obai Bpower summit which aims to to take place on May 6th and and Hill CEO Wafa AlObaidat connect and empower women 7th 2018 at Shaikh Isa Cultural said. by providing them with access Center. “The Women Power Summit to a network and knowledge The Summit will feature is a valuable experience that that can allow them to be 100 international, regional will help empower women innovative and succeed, as well and local influential women to lean in and take the lead,” as to unleash their power to speakers and is expected to Bahrain Commercial Facilities create positive change. attract 500 female guests locally Company CEO Dr Adel Hubail Leading PR and Design Firm, and regionally. stated. A Women Power Obai and Hill, announced the “At Obai and Hill, our vision Summit 5 km run has been launch of “Women Power for Women Power Summit confirmed in collaboration Summit” powered by Imtiaz is to connect and empower with Boost Bahrain which is set for Her at a press conference women by providing them to take place in April 2018. (see held yesterday at the Shaikh Isa with access to a network and page 12) Thursday, March 29, 2018 5 NHRA submits 2017 annual report Harpreet Kaur/DTNN in the opening of medical implementation of between government [email protected] centres and pharmacies was the National Health bodies and the organization increased. Initial approval Accreditation Program, of responsibilities and Manama was granted to 110 new which includes a standardization of he National Health institutions, including 20 comprehensive assessment procedures. Under this Regulatory Authority dental centres, 15 general of all services provided by agreement, the NHRA (NHRA)T submitted the medical centres and 14 health facility ranging from will inspect private health 2017 annual report to alternative medicine governance and medical facilities in aspects of President of the Supreme centres. The number of new care to patient and building medical waste disposal Council of Health Dr pharmacies licensed last safety, infection control, and ensure compliance Mohammed bin Abdullah year 51 pharmacies and thus quality and other criteria. with the mechanism and Al Khalifa yesterday. The the number of pharmacies In 2017, 10 health facilities procedure established by report, a summary of all registered with the were accredited, including the Supreme Council for the projects, statistics Authority 218 pharmacies,” 11 hospitals and 6 medical the Environment. The and achievements of the the report said. centres. 6 of which were NHRA will also submit Authority, was submitted by “The number of awarded the diamond level, inspection reports on its Chief Executive Officer registered professionals in achieving more than 95% the extent to which these Dr Mariam Al-Jalahma. the Authority was 28,466 of the required standards facilities are committed On the occasion, the in 2017, including 6536 and 3 were awarded the to the mechanisms and President of the Council doctors, 14395 nurses, platinum level achieving procedures required and praised the good work 4,550 assistants, 1,887 of more than 90pc of the to coordinate the necessary done by the NHRA, pharmacists and 1,098 standards and 4pc were procedures to be taken by which reflected the overall dentists,” the report said. awarded the golden level both authorities in this NHRA CEO Dr Mariam Al-Jalahma. presenting the 2017 annual performance of the health “In pursuance of the achieving more than 85pc regard,” the report said. report to President of the Supreme Council of Health Dr sector in the Kingdom, decision of the Supreme of the required standards,” Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa yesterday receiving unlimited support Council of Health to link the report said. from the wise leadership the renewal of licenses to “As for complaints and the government. health professions, the and medical errors, the He said the achievements authority approved 3,711 Authority received 237 made by the Authority continuing development cases last year, of which is in line with the training programs, 136 were direct complaints Kingdom’s preparations including conferences, from patients and 47 LIGHT-UP YOUR LIFE WITH for implementing the workshops, scientific were incidents reported SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY national health insurance forums and lectures. In the from health facilities. 52 programme based on area of approval of clinical cases were referred by the enhancing the efficiency and trials, the Authority has prosecution and the courts, quality of health services for adopted 11 clinical trials 57pc against the private ALL NEW all citizens and residents in in the private and public sector and 42pc against the 2.5L the Kingdom. sectors,” the report said. government sector. 66pc of “We have achieved 84 “As for medicines and doctors and 14pc against BD8,100* per cent of our strategic pharmaceuticals, the health institutions,” the plan in 2017 alone. This number of medicines report said adding that the achievement would not registered with the Authority Authority completed the have been possible without amounted to 3,760 investigation of 118 cases the support of the Supreme medicines, 729 medicines of which medical error was Council of Health and the and 311 alternative proved in only 44 of them. efforts of all our dedicated medicine products. The “The authority staff,” said NHRA CEO Dr authority reviewed 8,178 implemented 66 disciplinary Mariam Al Jalahma. medical devices of which actions on professionals, “We issued policies and were approved 6,861 of 47 of whom were on guidelines to our clients them with a value of about doctors and 15 of them on regarding procedures 25 million Bahraini dinars,” nurses. The disciplinary 1.5L 2.0L& 2.5L and regulations, licensing the report said. proceedings included 34 STARTING FROM STARTING FROM 2L of health facilities, the “The Authority has suspension, 21 warnings, BD5,500* BD7,600* licensing of professionals conducted a comprehensive and 10 license cancellation. 2,5L TURBO 1.6L& 2.0L and medicines, guidelines evaluation of all the One fine was issued for STARTING FROM 1.6L for health advertisement, facilities that provide one facility. In 2017, the BD11,400* BD6,100* continuing professional the service to match the government agreed to

development policies, requirements that have increase the budget and 2.0L accreditation, patient been issued and as a result, human resources requested STARTING FROM complaints, and inspection 14 private health facilities by the Authority to enable it BD7,600* policy for Healthcare have been authorized to increase its performance facilities,” she said. to provide services. The and fill vacancies in the FREE “In 2017, the number Authority played a leading Authority by 98pc,” the • SERVICE PACKAGE FOR 3YEARS OR of licensed health facilities role in this national report said. 60,000KMS (WHICHEVER IS FIRST) were 671, including project in coordination “The Authority has • EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 5YEARS 194 medical centres, 21 and cooperation with the also signed a cooperation WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE hospitals and 171 clinics, Ministry of Health And the agreement with the • REGISTRATION • INSURANCE of which 58pc are located Labor Market Regulatory Supreme Council for the TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY* • RUST PROOFING • UNDER SEAL in the capital Governorate,” Authority, “ the report said. Environment on the disposal the NHRA report said. “In 2017 Our greatest of medical waste within the “In 2017, investment achievement was the framework of cooperation TUBLI: 17875777 6 Thursday, March 29, 2018 CIBAFI 3rd Global Forum in Istanbul Manama Commenting, the Secretary he General Council General of CIBAFI, Abdelilah for Islamic Banks and Belatik said: “We are privileged FinancialT Institutions (CIBAFI) to have both of our Board of announced holding its annual Directors, the Al Baraka gathering the Global Forum in Turk Participation Bank, and Breathe Easy!, partnership with the Banking Kuwait Finance House Group Regulation and Supervision as Strategic Partners, our new Agency of Turkey (BRSA) on 2 – member the Bank of Khartoum 3 May 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. as Retail Islamic Banking Partner This year’s forum is held in and having this event with Strategic Partnership with Al another two Board of Directors says RBH expert Baraka Turk Participation cooperation is a privilege - Bank of Turkey and Kuwait Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt and Finance House Group as a Jordan Islamic Bank.” Strategic Partners. Bank of Global Forum sponsorship Khartoum is supporting the opportunities are still open event as Retail Islamic Banking for limited time, and are on Partner. Cooperation partners first-come-first-served basis. of event are Jordan Islamic Contact sponsorship@cibafi. Bank and Faisal Islamic Bank org or call +973 1735 7380 for of Egypt. assistance.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2017 2016 31 December 2017 BD BD RBH - Asthma Diagram Dr. Maria Teresa ASSETS Manama usually ask about related allergies needed basis as a rescue medicine for Cash and balances with the Central Bank of Bahrain 612,692 639,077 ith the weather changing, like rhinitis and eczema and family immediate relief of symptoms, which Due from banks and financial institutions 14,504,108 10,647,883 Loans and advances 525,504 535,385 WDr Maria Teresa, Specialist, history of asthma. Investigations like can be used and stopped anytime. Due from Head Office and other branches 1,225,471 1,225,477 Pulmonology at Royal Bahrain Hospital spirometry and peak expiratory flow Patients need to work hand-in-hand Equipment and other assets 194,044 84,883 TOTAL ASSETS 17,061,819 13,132,705 brings to light how to manage Asthma rate (PEFR) are requested to confirm with their Doctor and follow medication LIABILITIES AND EQUITY along with the different kinds of the condition. instructions carefully to better manage LIABILITIES Due to banks and financial institutions 116,985 61,014 medication that can help relieve and What happens during an Asthma their lives with Asthma. “Bronchial Customers’ deposits 4,029,063 5,167,222 control the condition. Attack? Dr Maria Teresa says: Asthma should not restrict and control Due to Head Office and other branches 4,881,626 3,230,844 Other liabilities 1,257,611 1,286,746 Asthma is a chronic illness that has no “Smooth muscle contractions or your life, try to enjoy it!” says Dr. Maria. TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,285,285 9,745,826 cure but can be controlled. Symptoms bronchoconstriction and inflammation Consult Dr. Maria Teresa, EQUITY Branch capital 4,500,000 1,500,000 include shortness of breath, cough, of mucosa narrow the small airway Pulmonology Specialist at Royal General reserve 260,686 227,044 wheezing and chest tightness. Airways as secretion increases, which causes Bahrain Hospital should you Statutory reserve 227,347 190,989 are sensitive enough that it can be blockage making it difficult to breathe.” have any of the aforementioned Retained earnings 1,788,501 1,468,846 Total equity 6,776,534 3,386,879 triggered by anything but triggers vary Treatments start with prescribing symptoms. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 17,061,819 13,132,705 from one person to another. Examples inhalers that relax the muscle of the For more information and of these triggers include, allergens such tubes relieving the bronchoconstriction appointments, call 17246800, STATEMENT OF as dust mites, moulds, pollen, animal and reduce the inflammation of the WhatsApp on 32181810 or book online COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2017 2016 Year ended 31 December 2017 BD BD dander or food. mucosa thereby reducing the secretions. on www.royalbahrainhospital.com. Respiratory illnesses such as cold and The goal is to control the asthma so You can now also download the Royal Interest and similar income 426,046 343,324 Interest and similar expenses (7,055) (6,720) flu can trigger asthma attacks. Exposure that asthmatic patients can go on Bahrain Hospital Mobile App on iOS NET INTEREST INCOME 418,991 336,604 to irritants like smoke, cigarette, daily activities without any breathing and Android devices. Net gain on foreign currencies 94,157 7,548 Fees and commission income 8,046 8,250 sprays, air fresheners, perfume or any problems. Medications come in forms For Consultations & Appointments, Recoveries of loans written off 44,931 - strong odor can also cause asthma of controllers or preventers given contact: 1724 6800 or email: mail@ Reversal of provision for impairment of credit losses - net - 1,232 exacerbation. Exercise, cold air and for patients with frequent symptoms royalbahrainhospital.com TOTAL INCOME 566,125 353,634 extreme emotions can cause symptoms and should be used daily and even For PR related queries, contact: 1724 Staff expenses 73,923 75,658 Other operating expenses 128,621 126,628 in others. during symptom-free days. In addition, 6905 or email: pr@royalbahrainhospital. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 202,544 202,286 When diagnosing Asthma, doctors relievers are medications used on as com NET PROFIT AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 363,581 151,348 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 2017 2016 Year ended 31 December 2017 BD BD Lebanese Superstar Ragheb Alama OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net profit for the year 363,581 151,348 Adjustments for non-cash items: to perform live at Bahrain Bay Depreciation 6,136 6,048 Write back for impairment on credit losses - net - (1,232) Operating profit before changes in operating Manama Ragheb Alama is a Lebanese singer, Vol. 1. Ragheb Alama is also a digital assets and liabilities: 369,717 156,164 s part of the thirteenth edition of the composer, television personality, and influencer with more than 4.6 million Mandatory reserve with the Central Bank of Bahrain 116,000 (60,000) Due from Head Office and other branches 6 - Aannual Spring of Culture festival, philanthropist. Born in June 7th 1962, fans on his official Facebook Page, 2.6 Loans and advances 9,881 1,626 the internationally acclaimed Lebanese Alama began his career in the 1980s million follower on Instagram and 6 Other assets (114,129) (9,727) Due to banks and financial institutions 55,971 1,663 singer Ragheb Alama will be performing when he appeared as a contestant on the million follower on twitter. Customers’ deposits (1,138,159) 572,003 live at Bahrain Bay on 30th March 2018 talent show broadcast Studio El Fan, on At the end of 2011, Alama was selected Due to Head Office and other branches - net 1,650,782 767,607 Other liabilities (29,135) 5,895 at 8:30 pm. Fans can expect to hear some which he received the Platinum Award. as the head of jury for the MBC show Due from banks and financial institutions with an of Alama’s biggest hits and classic songs. Alama’s fame came after Studio El Fan Arab Idol. Joining Ragheb on the panel original maturity of ninety days or more (4,000,000) - Net cash (used in) from operating activities (3,079,066) 1,435,231 followed by yearly albums and number- were Ahlam, Nancy Ajram and the INVESTING ACTIVITY one hit singles such as “Ya rait”, “’Aan music producer Hassan Shaf’ee. In 2015, Purchase of equipment (1,169) (191) Jad” and “Alby Asheq’ha” which was Ragheb was selected as a jury of The X Net cash used in investing activity (1,169) (191) FINANCING ACTIVITIES dubbed the first Arabic song in history to Factor beside Elissa and Donia Samir Transfer to Head Office (7,567) (17,175) be made into a music video. Ghanem. In 2013, The United Nations Additional capital transferred from Head Office 3,033,642 - Net cash from (used in) financing activities 3,026,075 (17,175) Ragheb achieved the platinum award Environmental Programme (UNEP) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (54,160) 1,417,865 from Virgin Megastore in Dubai for the appointed the superstar Ragheb Alama as Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 11,092,960 9,675,095 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE highest sales of albums among others the Goodwill Ambassador in West Asia. END OF THE YEAR 11,038,800 11,092,960 in April 2009 and for the first time in Bahrain Economic Development Board Hamid Ahmed Dakheel Ernst & Young the Arab world. Alama has also worked (EDB) is organising the concert. Tickets General Manager Auditors with the pop star Shakira, who featured for the event can be purchased exclusively on a song on his 2010 album, Starz online on www.springofculture.org. Thursday, March 29, 2018 7 BBBF on a roll, boosts activities

Simon Martin, the British Ambassador with BBBF Chairman Khalid Al Zayani and the BBBF Executive Committee Members Manama yesterday as BBBF’s Chairman business group in Bahrain, even more successful year,” organisations and government exchanging industry specific ahrain British Business Khalid Al Zayani outlined with 2017 being no exception,” said Al Zayani. entities. ideas and discussing issues Forum (BBBF) said it last year’s accomplishments said Al Zayani during the BBBF’s business networking The forum’s Special relevant to a particular Bhas further strengthened its and summarised the meeting. meetings regularly attracted Interest Groups (SIG), now sector. position as the largest business BBBF’s financial report He also spoke about the over 100 members and guests totalling nine, continued During the meeting, a group in Bahrain with new for 2017. The meeting need to encourage new young at each function. Many new developing with increased business class ticket to London memberships and increased was held in the presence of members to complement members joined the forum, activities and participation donated by Etihad Airways was Special Interest Group Simon Martin, the British the diverse membership and representing all sectors of throughout the year. A new raffled between the members activities. Ambassador. bring fresh perspectives to the business. SIG for Women in Business present. Sanju Thomas from This came during its “Year on year, we continue forum. Speakers at these gatherings was introduced in 2017. The Etihad Airways presented the Annual General meeting held to bolster our position as “The committee looks have included high profile SIGs provide members and ticket to the lucky winner Mr. at the Diplomat Radisson Blu the largest and most active forward to making 2018 an personalities from local guests a valued medium for David Anthony.

C.R.No.21606 Registered office: Ist Floor, Ali Al Wazzan Bldg.,Al-Khalifa Avenue, P.O.Box 584, Manama , Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 17210610, Fax : +973 17211577, E-Mail : [email protected] Website : www.licinternational.com

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 BD BD BD BD Assets: Motor vehicles and furniture 10,349 17,458 Revenues: Intangible asset 95,448 157,818 Premiums: Statutory deposits 495,107 495,969 First year 21,870,755 14,424,052 Investments at fair value through profit or loss 119,953,976 78,343,448 Renewal 56,805,943 42,492,078 Available-for-sale investments 83,965,273 66,473,936 Held-to-maturity investments 495,552,089 454,795,391 Single premium 125,276,992 95,674,117 Term deposits with banks 68,386,248 18,162,059 Unit link premium 11,580 38,868 Premiums receivable 1,759,176 1,975,630 Group insurance premium 136,223 367,870 Reinsurance contracts receivable 89,027 36,781 Reinsurance ceded (211,557) (295,915) Due from the International Agencies Company Limited 24,112 - Discount on commutation of premium (1,944,285) (1,613,100) Accrued interest income 9,735,236 8,714,020 Net insurance premium revenue 201,945,651 151,087,970 Other assets 398,733 496,180 Realised income from investments 37,033,307 30,970,324 Policy loans 5,903,801 5,590,663 Other income 997,304 1,551,507 Bank balances and cash 40,894,410 45,313,828 Unrealised gain on investments Total assets 827,262,985 680,573,181 at fair value through profit or loss 577,215 5,050,318 Equity and liabilities Impairment loss recognised on investment securities (2,183,922) (2,352,624) Capital and reserves 238,369,555 186,307,495 Expenses: Share capital 20,000,000 20,000,000 Claims incurred (73,771,526) (65,370,239) Statutory reserve 7,057,276 6,424,587 General and administrative expenses (10,389,857) (8,257,867) Contingency fund reserve in Oman 194,027 179,701 Finance cost (69,984) (66,076) Investments fair value reserve 2,982,486 (2,077,996) Retained earnings 33,671,464 29,991,593 Addition to Life Insurance Fund (147,962,446) (107,416,709) Proposed dividends 2,000,000 2,000,000 (232,193,813) (181,110,891) Total equity 65,905,253 56,517,885 Profit before zakat and income tax 6,175,742 5,196,604 Liabilities Zakat and income tax expense reversal 151,144 - Life Insurance Fund 752,045,134 605,322,348 Profit for the year 6,326,886 5,196,604 Employees’ end-of-service indemnity 15,540 10,611 Other comprehensive income Due to The International Agencies Company Limited - 37,314 Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Due to Life Insurance Corporation of India 113,414 105,626 Zakat and tax provisions 159,660 647,254 Net change in fair value on available-for-sale Reinsurance contracts liabilities 715,653 557,660 investments during the year 5,060,482 3,097,409 Claims payable 3,596,694 3,076,328 Other comprehensive income for the year 5,060,482 3,097,409 Other current liabilities 4,711,637 4,848,155 Total comprehensive income for the year 11,387,368 8,294,013 Loan payable - 9,450,000 Total liabilities 761,357,732 624,055,296 The financial statements have been audited by M/s Deloitte & Touche - Middle East. A copy of the annual report will be available at the registered office of the Company Total equity and liabilities 827,262,985 680,573,181

A Company incorporated in the Kingdom of Bahrain (C.R. No. – 21606) and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a Vijay Kumar Sharma Rajesh Kandwal Life Insurance Company with paid-up capital of BD 20,000,000. Chairman CEO & Managing Director 8 BUSINESS Thursday, March 29, 2018 100 gold bars to win @ Malabar Gold Customers will get two raffle coupons with every diamond jewelry purchase worth BHD 50. Will get one raffle coupon for every gold jewellery purchase worth BHD 50. A total of 5 lucky winners will walk away with the 100 grams gold bars in Bahrain. Free two gram gold coin on purchase of diamonds jewellery worth BHD 500. Free one gram gold coin on diamond purchase of BHD 300. Pay 10% & get gold rate protection until 18th April, 2018. Manama This promotion will run at will captivate the customers every gold jewellery purchase 500 and a one gram gold fabulous chance to buy 8gm alabar Gold & all Malabar Gold & Diamonds by exhibiting eye-catching worth BHD 50 will get 1 raffle coin on purchase of diamond (22K) gold coins without Diamonds, one among outlets in the Middle East designs in gold, diamonds, coupon that will entitle them jewellery worth BHD 300. paying the making charges Mthe BIG 5 jewellery retailers & Far East. In Bahrain, the platinum and precious gems to enter in a raffle draw to Also, customers will have from any of Malabar Gold globally with a strong retail offer will run from 28th from different parts of the get a chance to win 100-gram a great opportunity to get & Diamonds outlets in network of over 210 retail March to 21st April 2018. The world to flaunt any occasion gold bars. the gold rate protection by Oman during this period. outlets spread across nine customers get unparalleled or event and are well priced A total of 5 lucky winners just paying 10% of the entire Furthermore, customers can countries unfolded the opportunities to win a total too. will walk away with 100-gram amount on the selected gold avail the zero deduction offer details of its much-awaited of 100 gold bars across their In Bahrain, with every gold bars each. Adding to the jewellery to get protected from on 22K (GCC) gold jewellery promotion, ‘The Great Gold showrooms in GCC & Far purchase of diamond jewellery above, customers also get two the increasing gold rate, this exchange as well. All the above Rush’ to celebrate this festive East. A true shopper’s delight, worth BHD 50, customers will gram gold coin on diamond offer is until April 18th only. offers are valid at outlets in season. Malabar Gold & Diamonds get 2 raffle coupons & with jewellery purchase of BHD The customers also get a Bahrain until 21st April 2018.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE LIMITED (BAHRAIN BRANCH)

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars)

31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 2017 2016 2017 2016

Insurance premium and fees 4,396 3,022 ASSETS Insurance premium ceded to reinsurer (415) (298) Change in reserve for unearned premium 45 (117) Investments for policyholders 88,162 75,181 Change in reinsurers’ share of unearned premium (45) 117 Reinsurers’ share of reserves for insurance contracts 301 369 Net insurance premium revenue 3,981 2,724 Deferred origination costs 434 351 Deferred acquisition costs 15,667 14,426 Policy fees 135 115 Premium debtors and other receivables 666 817 Fund management and other income 431 447 Bank balances 1,588 1,978 Policy acquisition costs (1,779) (899) Policy acquisition costs ceded 9 - Total assets 106,818 93,122 Fair value gain on investments for policyholders 11,524 1,528 Net income 14,301 3,915

Insurance claims and loss adjustment expenses (485) (359) Insurance claims and loss adjustment expenses recovered from reinsurers 77 86 LIABILITIES Change in reinsurers’ share of reserves (23) 48 Change in reserves for unit-linked insurance contracts (8,285) (935) Reserves for insurance contracts 62,236 55,373 Change in liabilities for investment contracts (3,209) (567) Liabilities for investment contracts 27,223 21,093 Net insurance benefits and claims (11,925) (1,727) Deferred origination fees 283 313 Deferred front end fees 14,001 12,937 Operating expenses Other liabilities 104 56 Expenses recharged by Head Office (674) (805) Net profit for the year 1,702 1,383 Total liabilities 103,847 89,772 Other comprehensive income / (loss) during the year - -

Total comprehensive income for the year transferred to net assets attributable to Head Office 1,702 1,383 Net assets attributable to Head Office 2,971 3,350

Zurich International Life Limited Bahrain Branch

Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers

The annual statement of comprehensive income and annual statement of financial position have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Financial statements of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. are available on www.zurich.com. Further information regarding the Bahrain Branch can be obtained by writing to [email protected]. Zurich International Life Limited is registered in Bahrain under Commercial Registration No. 17444 and is licensed as an Overseas Insurance Firm - Life Insurance by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Thursday, March 29, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Received message last night from XI Egypt votes on final day JINPING of China that his meeting Cairo with KIM JONG UN went very well gyptian authorities have warned people to and that KIM looks forward to his vote or risk paying a fine. meeting with me. In the meantime, E and unfortunately, maximum The National Election Authority said in sanctions and pressure a statement Wednesday must be maintained at it will enforce a law all cost! Look forward to penalizing boycotters with our meeting!” Swarovski returns at Al Hawaj Shopping Bazaar a fine of around $30. Nearly with its heart-melting Swarovski crystals. 60 million Egyptians are -Donald Trump, eligible to vote at some US President 13,700 polling centers. Nass to pay

Shoppers will get to 5% dividend enjoy its captivating items at fantastic discount of up to 70%.

Nass held its Annual Ordinary General Meeting at the Sheraton Hotel Manama The Company will pay a 2018. he shareholders of Nass cash dividend at 5pc of paid-up Sameer Abdulla Nass, Corporation are to get cash capital, amounting to BD 1.075 Chairman of Nass Corporation, dividendT of 5 per cent, for the million on its 215.077 million thanked all attending parties, year 2017. This announcement shares (excludes treasury and said: “I look forward to was made during the shares of 4.923 million), held even greater accomplishments, Company’s Annual Ordinary by the shareholders, whose and prosperity for both Nass Until General Meeting, held at The names appear in the Register Corporation and the Kingdom Sheraton Hotel on 28th March, of Members of the Company of Bahrain in the coming Saturday 2018. on the record date 28th March, years.” The Bazaar which opened on Tuesday will continue until Saturday at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC); from 9:30 am-1:30 pm, and from 4 pm-10 pm at Palm Hall. Branded perfumes, cosmetics, watches, skin care, leather bags, gift sets, and accessories are up for grabs at amazing discounts. Major brands like Guess, GC, Samsung electronics and home appliances, and branded luggage items from Samsonite, and BIEC American Tourister are also available at the Bazaar. Palm Hall Take advantage of the Al Hawaj Bazaar for your shopping needs. Visit the BIEC Palm Hall. Entrance is free. For more information, call 1616 0000. 10 BUSINESS Thursday, March 29, 2018 ‘Win 200 gold bars’

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JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 KOREA 0.00004041 KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 Joyalukkas announces ‘Win 200 gold bars’ raffle for Akshaya Tritiya MALAYSIA 0.1000 0.1000 NEW ZEALAND 0.2779 0.2779 NORWAY 0.0510 NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 SICO okays BD1.928m dividend PAKISTAN 0.00345 0.00327 PHILIPPINES 0.00748 0.00723 Manama QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 he shareholders of SICO SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 Thas approved a proposal to SINGAPORE 0.2926 0.2906 distribute BD 1.928 million in SOUTH AFRICA 0.03370 0.03360 cash dividends for the financial SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00243 year ended 31 December 2017, SWEDISH 0.0489 at the rate of 5 per cent of SWITZERLAND 0.4042 0.4012 nominal value, representing 5 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 fils per share. TAIWAN 0.013600 The shareholders also THAILAND 0.012290 0.012280 approved the transfer of BD331 TURKEY 0.1008 thousand to the statutory UNITED KINGDOM 0.5419 0.5390 reserve and the transfer of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 remaining sum of BD1.017 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 million to the retained earnings account. Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh The decisions were taken during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held yesterday at the Capital Club, Bahrain Financial Harbour. The quorum was 100 Sico held its Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting at the Capital Club COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN per cent. According to SICO’s significant increase of 41pc. is an increase of 17pc, while bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, other BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3976 0.3578 financial statements for SICO managed to achieve total shareholders’ equity after members of the board and CEO KUWAIT 0.2855 30.0831 0.3011 0.2709 2017, the bank achieved a net these strong results despite the appropriation of the statutory Najla Al Shirawi expressed operating income of BD9.3 challenges prevalent in world reserve stood at BD59.8 thanks to the Ministry of OMAN 0.3849 0.3650 0.4059 0.3653 million, up by 19pc from markets. million at year end. SICO also Industry, Commerce and QATAR 3.6420 3.4533 3.8410 3.4564 BD7.8 million in the previous Assets under management achieved a robust consolidated Tourism, the CBB, and UAE 3.6730 3.4827 3.8737 3.4858 year. Meanwhile, consolidated increased to BD465 million capital adequacy ratio of the Bahrain Bourse for the net profit increased to BD3.3 (USD1.23 billion) from BD396 59.1pc. support and assistance they SAUDI 3.7500 3.5558 3.9549 3.5589 million in 2017 from BD2.3 million (USD1.05 billion) at the On this occasion, SICO extended to the bank since its million in 2016, marking a end of the previous year, which Chairman Shaikh Abdulla establishment. Education is what remains after one has [email protected] forgotten what one has learned in school -Albert Einstein

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Manama ahrain Indian School (BIS) celebrated BKindergarten Graduation Day with great By pomp and show on 15th March 2018. Shemily. P. John Muna Shaheen, Head of Evaluation and Development, Directorate of Private Senior Lecturer, UCB Education and Reem Al Dhaen, Educational Specialist, Directorate of Private Education were the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour respectively. It was a special moment for all the parents The never ending way dark and unexplored as the children are stepping up the ladder of ever success. The programme started with a classical Hurrying every moment, relentless dance performance followed by graduation songs The pace retained and the race strenuous by KG- II children. Alone, run, the race of life All the KG- II students shared their Kindergarten experience with the audience Like a never ending spluttering stream and thanked the teachers for their guidance Vigorously fleeing ferocious river and support. Students were handed over the Craving for a moment of pause certificates for their achievement in sports and Towards nothingness and vain other co-curricular activities. They were also felicitated with the Graduation certificates. Light and darkness, rain and drought BIS Director Himanshu Verma and Ritu Verma Chief Guest Muna (2nd from right) and Guest of Honour Reem (3rd from right) along with Pages of the scenes may wither away applauded the students’ efforts. BIS Principal Saji Principal Saji Jacob (1st from right), Directors Himanshu Verma (first from left) and Ritu Wilderness of time and massiveness of spots Jacob extended thanked the gathering. Verma (2nd from left) distributing certificates to one of the graduates Suffocate but can’t hesitate the rush is the momentum

Breezes of embraces and appeasing strokes of fondness May soothe rarely, may hurt intensely too A holding hand may remain in the journey, till the end, or leave in between An embrace may wound, and the bleeding may persist till the end as well

The voyage is turbulent and aloof, the non- stop struggle Invading fears, captivating agonies at times destruct Again, the passage has no choices Striving and heading towards the concealed and elongated reach

Life is long and long Racers in different courses Alone with a soul Some of the graduates with chief guest, guest of honour and school officials Eager to see the end point

New Generation Private school celebrated Mother’s Day on 22 March. The students sang a ‘thank you’ song to their mothers, whilst the older girls danced 12 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Thursday, March 29, 2018 13

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday stressed Bahrain’s keenness on enhancing cooperation with South Korean in various fields, including health and medi- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriya Palace yesterday Board of Commissioners Chairwoman of the National Institution for Human His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriya Palace yesterday Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) new Board of Direc- cal care. The Prime Minister was speaking while receiving South Korea’s Health and Welfare Minister, Rights (NIHR) Maria Khoury and members who submitted to him the institution’s annual report. HM King stressed Bahrain’s ongoing and unflinching tors led by Chairman Samir Abdullah Nass. HM King congratulated them on their election, wishing them success in serving the commercial march and Park Neunghoo, at the Gudaibiya Palace. HRH Premier asserted that the regional and global develop- approach of protecting human rights and backing all efforts made in this regard. HM King affirmed the kingdom’s full commitment to international law underlining the chamber’s active role in the development process. HM King stressed the vital role of BCCI in serving the trade and industrial sectors ment require stronger cooperation with friendly countries, such as South Korea, in various fields, to and conventions related to human rights and promote Bahrain’s economic and investment status regionally and internationally take advantage of each other’s expertise in health and social welfare

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Pal- The 18th edition of the Bahrain International Book Fair has opened yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received yesterday outgoing Liaison Officer at the Jordanian embassy in Bahrain Brigadier ace yesterday Swiss Honorary Consul General Humbert Vincent Buemi and discussed with him bin Salman Al Khalifa. The Premier delegated Deputy Prime Minister HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to open the exhibition, which Dr. Awadh Mohammed Al-Tarawna, who introduced to him newly-appointed Liaison Officer Brigadier Ibrahim Hamdi Atallah Al Majali. The BDF Chief welcomed them, ways of bolstering bilateral relations and cooperation. The Swiss Honorary Consul General hosts Saudi Arabia as Guest of Honour. The Bahrain Authority of Culture and Antiquities (BACA) is organizing the fair which coincides lauding the efforts of the former Liaison Officer and wishing him success in his new duties. Separately, BDF Chief received Lt-General Edward Davis, Governor of Gibraltar. lauded Bahrain’s keenness to enhance cooperation with his country within the framework of with the Muharraq Capital of Islamic Culture 2018. A total of 400 local, Arab and international publishing houses, cultural and intel- The BDF Chief praised the historical relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, noting the advanced relations in various fields especially in military and defense agreements currently under study lectual institutions representing 26 countries are taking part in the 2018 edition cooperation that serves the common interest

Afonso A Ver, the Philippines Ambassador to Bahrain, visited the Royal College of Sur- geons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) campus in Busaiteen re- BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi received yesterday outgoing Li- cently to discuss potential collaborations between RCSI Bahrain and higher education Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawah- Minister of Defence Affairs Maj. General Yusuf bin Ahmed Al Jalahma received yesterday a delegation from the US Congress. aison Officer at the Jordanian embassy in Bahrain Brigadier Dr. Awadh Mohammed Al-Tarawna, institutions in the Philippines on student and staff exchanges and as joint-research. Ver ery honoured Company employee Khalifa Yousif Saad from the Logistics Services The Minister welcomed them and discussed with them bilateral cooperation and issues of common interest. The meeting who introduced to him newly-appointed Liaison Officer Brigadier Ibrahim Hamdi Atallah Al was treated to an extensive tour of the university campus, which is currently home to Section of the Human Resources Department, after he received a Bachelor’s degree was attended by Assistant Chief of Staff for Supply and Catering Rear Admiral Yusef Ahmed Malallah Majali 1300 students of 40 nationalities in International Business Management from AMA International University

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bahrain (FCCIB) organised a conference and networking dinner event yesterday to discuss recent positive developments made by the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air. Entitled ‘the Pakistan Resolution Day was held at the Embassy of Pakistan with Bahrain is all set to host the first-ever woman power summit which aims to connect and empower women by providing them Gulf Air Journey: 2018 and beyond’ the event took place at Downtown Rotana Hotel and was sponsored by BNP Paribas, Murad Ali Wazir, Charge D’ Affaires hoisting the national flag. The Quality Education school celebrated Mother’s Day by inviting mothers to with access to a network and knowledge that can allow them to be innovative and succeed, as well as to unleash their power Installux Gulf and BMMI. The Guest Speaker was Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer and FCCIB member, Krešimir Kučko. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community spend a day with their kids in the school. Several competitions were con- to create positive change. The summit will take place on May 6th and 7th 2018 at Shaikh Isa Cultural Center. Above, officials event was attended by more than 60 VIPS, members and guests members and businessmen ducted for the mothers’ and appreciated them with crowns and gifts during the press conference 12 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Thursday, March 29, 2018 13

Tom Cruise @TomCruise Thank you to the amazing cast, crew and people of Abu Dhabi. That’s a wrap. #MissionImpossibleFallout

Los Angeles ctress Emily Blunt says it was exciting to work with husband and actor John AKrasinski in film “A Quiet Place”. The actress added that the film also touched on some of her deepest fears as a mother. “A Quiet Place” follows a family of ctor-filmmaker Ben Affleck four who must live life in silence and Lindsay Shookus are “very while hiding from creatures that Amuch still together”, but they don’t hunt by sound. want to “rush anything” in their “What I fell in love with in relationship. the screenplay is that I felt it They were seen together in touched on some of my deepest Honolulu, Hawaii, where Affleck fears as a mother of not has been training for his new film being able to protect your Triple Frontier. Dressed casually children. The stakes are in workout clothes, the two looked so sky-high in this story at each other and held hands after a I was racing to read to breakfast date, reports the end,” Blunt said people.com. in a statement. The actor and (IANS) the “Saturday Night Live” produce are “very much still together”, said a source. (IANS)

omedian-actor Jack Whitehall is on board ‘Jungle Cruise’. Reportedly, Cthe 29-year-old actor will play Emily Blunt’s brother in the upcoming movie adaptation of the popular Disneyland ride, which also stars Dwayne Johnson. Whitehall also took to Twitter to confirm the news. “So excited to be joining Jungle Cruise with the incredible Emily Blunt and one of my heroes @ TheRock going to be a blast. #Disney #JungleCruise (sic),” he wrote. According to reports, Blunt plays a scientist in the movie who teams up with a riverboat captain, played by Johnson, on the hunt for a magical cure. Jaume Collet-Serra is directing. (PTI) xxx

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ctor-writer Seth Rogen said he Awould love to renew his vows with wife actor Lauren Miller so that they could have a big celebration. The 35-year-old Los Angeles actor tied the knot ctress Emily Blunt says it was exciting with the fellow actor to work with husband and actor John Lauren Miller in 2011. AKrasinski in film “A Quiet Place”. “Sure, I’d have another The actress added that the film also wedding. Yeah, that touched on some of her deepest fears as would be fun. Anything a mother. for a party,” Rogen told “A Quiet Place” follows a family of ctor-filmmaker Ben Affleck publication. 1. Pacific Rim Uprising $28.11mn four who must live life in silence and Lindsay Shookus are “very Miller added, “Renew 2. Black Panther $17.09mn while hiding from creatures that Amuch still together”, but they don’t our vows? Does that hunt by sound. want to “rush anything” in their mean we can have 3. I Can Only Imagine $13.6mn “What I fell in love with in relationship. another wedding?” The the screenplay is that I felt it They were seen together in couple met while Rogen 4. Sherlock Gnomes $10.60mn touched on some of my deepest Honolulu, Hawaii, where Affleck was working on a T.V fears as a mother of not has been training for his new film show in 2004. (PTI) 5. Tomb Raider $10.10mn being able to protect your Triple Frontier. Dressed casually children. The stakes are in workout clothes, the two looked 6. A Wrinkle in Time $8.21mn so sky-high in this story at each other and held hands after a I was racing to read to breakfast date, reports 7. Love, Simon $7.60mn the end,” Blunt said people.com. in a statement. The actor and 8. Paul, Apostle of Christ $5.17mn (IANS) the “Saturday Night Live” 9. Game Night $4.13mn produce are “very much 10. Midnight Sun $4.00mn still together”, Los Angeles (boxofficemojo) said a source. inger Lauren Jauregui doesn’t want (IANS) to give herself “boundaries” and is excitedS to “get in touch with herself creatively” following Girl group Fifth Harmony’s hiatus. “Right now, I’m just exploring myself and getting in touch with myself creatively. To be real, I don’t want to give myself boundaries. It’s definitely different than my work with Fifth Harmony. It’s me,” Jauregui told Playboy magazine. The 21-year-old singer finds it frustrating that artistes are being omedian-actor Jack Whitehall is on pushed to appeal to the masses even if board ‘Jungle Cruise’. Reportedly, they don’t want to, reports femalefirst. Cthe 29-year-old actor will play Emily co.uk. (IANS) Blunt’s brother in the upcoming movie ctor Dax Shepard revealed that he was once smitten with adaptation of the popular Disneyland Anna Faris and wanted to ask her out. ride, which also stars Dwayne Johnson. AThe 43-year-old actor, who is married to actor Kristen Bell, Whitehall also took to Twitter to admitted that before he met his actor wife, he had a crush on the confirm the news. “So excited to be ‘Mom’ star. joining Jungle Cruise with the incredible “I saw ‘Just Friends’ and was like, ‘You are so talented’ and you Emily Blunt and one of my heroes @ and I sat next to each other during a premiere... (I thought) ‘I would TheRock going to be a blast. #Disney definitely like to take this person on a date.’ Then from my point of #JungleCruise (sic),” he wrote. view, that door was shut. It was like a dead-bolt door,” Shepard According to reports, Blunt plays a scientist said. in the movie who teams up with a riverboat Brendan Gleeson The ‘Scary Movie’ actor, 41, was married to her first captain, played by Johnson, on the hunt husband Ben Indra at the time. She separated from for a magical cure. Jaume Collet-Serra is actor Chris Pratt - with whom she has five-year- directing. (PTI) March 29, 1955 old son, Jack - in August last year. Faris admitted that seeing Indra at the film premiere might have discouraged Shepard from pursuing her. Dublin-born actor who is perhaps best known for his role (PTI) as Professor Alastor ‘Mad¬ Eye’ Moody in the Harry Potter films. His other famous films include Gangs of New York, In Bruges, Mission: Impossible II, Troy, and 28 Days Later. 16 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Classifieds

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Fi) POOMARAM ( Malayalam / 5,01:00 hamed Nour Bayoumi Fouad 11.30 Pm Starring: Letitia Wright, Olivia Drama ) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 Am DANA: Timings: 11:00,12:45,14 GAME NIGHT (15+) (Comedy/ Cooke, Hannah John-Kamen Starring: Kalidas Jayaram, + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 :30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23:1 PACIFIC RIM UPRISING: Atmos: Crime) DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:30,16:0 Kunchacko Boban, Meera + 11.00 Pm 5,01:00 2D (Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi) Starring: Jason Bateman, Rachel 0,18:30,21:00,23:30 Jasmine SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.15 + Starring: Scott Eastwood, Adria Mcadams, Kyle Chandler DANA: Timings: 11:30,14:00,16:3 DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:15,16:0 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 5.30 + 9.45 Pm Arjona, Tian Jing CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.30 + 0,19:00,21:30,00:00 0,18:45,21:30,00:15 11.45 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:15,15:3 7.00 + 11.30 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + AL HAMRA : On Thursday 29Th: SAAR : Daily At: 10.30 Am + 4.30 + 9.15 Pm 0,17:45,20:00,22:15,00:30 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + 12.00 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + THE COMMUTER (Pg-15) Mn + (12.45 Mn Thurs/Fri) Daily 12.00 Mn WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 10.45 RAID ( Hindi / Crime / Drama ) 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 (Thriller/Crime) At (Imax 3D): 11.00 Am + 2.00 + From Friday 30Th: 12.00 Noon + Am + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + Starring: Ajay Devgn, Ileana Pm Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 Pm Daily At 6.00 Pm + (12.00 Mn Fri) 8.45 + 10.45 Pm D’cruz, Saanand Verma SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Farmiga, Patrick Wilson (Vip I): 11.30 Am + 2.30 + 5.30 + DANA: Timings: 11:15,13:30,15:4 3.00 + 7.30 Pm + 12.00 Mn CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 5,18:00,20:15,22:30,00:45 WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 1.30 + Am + 3.15 + 7.30 + 11.45 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 6.15 + 11.00 Pm 4.00 + 9.00 Pm COCO (Pg) (Animation/ MY PERFECT YOU ( Tagalog / Adventure/Comedy) RED SPARROW (Drama / Drama / Romance ) Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Mystery / Thriller) Starring: Gerald Anderson, Pia Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Wurtzbach, Tonton Gutierrez CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:15,15:3 4.45 + 9.15 Pm DANA: Timings: 11:30,14:00,16:3 0,17:45,20:00,22:15,00:30 0,19:00,21:30,00:00 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + THE HURRICANE HEIST (Pg- CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.45 + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 13) (Action/Crime/Thriller) 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm Pm New SEEF (II) : Daily At: 1.45 + 6.30 + Starring: Toby Kebbell, Maggie 11.15 Pm HURRICANE HEIST (Pg-13) Grace, Ryan Kwanten SAAR : Daily At: 8.30 + (11.15 Pm (Action/Crime/Thriller) New SEEF (II) : Daily At: (1.00 Am Thur/Fri) Starring: Toby Kebbell, Maggie Thurs/Fri) WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 3.15 + Grace, Ryan Kwanten SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.15 + 2.30 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + herlock Gnomes is Elton John soundtrack. Now of recent years and goes back RAGHDAH MOTAWAHESHA 9.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn + (1.00 Am 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + (11.15 Pm Sthe second movie in a comes Sherlock Gnomes, the to the basics of the old school, (Arabic/Comedy) Thurs/Fri) Thurs/Fri) kids’ franchise that seems opening sequence of which is Basil Rathbone type, complete Starring: Ramez Galal Reham WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.30 to exist solely to make the refreshingly honest about how with Victorian getup, comically Haggag Bayoumi Fouad BLACK PANTHER (Pg-15) + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + lamest puns imaginable. The the entire premise of the film oversized pipe and magnifying DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14 (Action/Adventure/Thriller) 11.45 Pm pun has to relate to garden was built upon the pun title: glass. Johnny Depp, who has :15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:0 Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Mi- gnomes, those creepy ceramic The narrator gnomes in charge not found an over-the-top 0,00:45 chael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o CAKE (Pg-15) (Urdu/Drama) dolls that adorn your elderly of opening the story’s book European accent he wouldn’t CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + New relative’s front yard, and has for the audience go through love to chew, voices Sherlock + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm + Starring: Sanam Saeed, Aamina to fit an instantly recognizable various puns mixing the word Gnomes. His take on the 8.30 + 10.30 Pm (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri) Sheikh, Adnan Malik public domain popular “gnome” with pop culture famous detective is a bit more SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.15 Am + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.45 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.45 + 5.15 culture property. The first staples before landing on a restrained than the likes of 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 Pm + 9.45 Pm instalment, 2011’s Gnomeo retelling of the famous sleuth Mortdecai and that Inspector 11.15 Pm & Juliet, was a frustratingly as an animated garden fixture. Clouseau reject he plays in DEATH WISH (15+) (Crime/ TORBAL RAYEH JAY (Pg) insignificant G-rated retelling This version of Holmes, or Kevin Smith’s later flicks, TOMB RAIDER: 2D ( Action / Action/Thriller) (Arabic/Comedy) of Shakespeare’s play, Gnomes, steers away from the much to everyone’s chagrin. Adventure ) Starring: Bruce Willis, Vincent Starring: Ali El Ghoureir, Khalil El adorned with a wall-to-wall modern emo genius iteration (pastemagazine) Starring: Alicia Vikander, Hannah D’onofrio, Elisabeth Shue Roumeithy, Khaled Al Ajeerb John-Kamen, Walton Goggins CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 4.00 DANA: Timings: 11:30,13:45,16:0 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 Pm + 8.00 + 12.00 Mn 20 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Iran, Hezbollah a #PollToday

Do you think that the US President Donald Trump will behind missile pull out of Iran nuclear deal? attacks: Saudi Yes No Cant Say audi Arabia’s foreign minister accused Iran Sand its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah, of being behind The U.S. had delivered a very strong response and welcomed Sunday’s ballistic missile the breadth of international attacks on the kingdom, action in response to Russia’s saying that the country reckless and brazen behaviour, has the right to respond with 26 countries now putting at the “appropriate time expulsions in place,” and place”. Theresa May, “The position of the Britain’s Prime Minister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is very clear on the Iranian Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir ballistic missiles that were Manama launched from Houthi nder the patronage of the Chief Executive Officer of territory in Yemen by Rethink Iran-N deal Injaz Bahrain, Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Iranian agents and agents China says Kim pledged Uthe third edition of the ‘Arabian Women Fashion Expo of Hezbollah towards the audi Arabia’s Crown are waiting for the bullet to commitment to 2018’ was inaugurated by Shaikha Noora bint Abdulla Al kingdom, and it is a stark Prince Mohammed Bin reach your head… so you denuclearization Khalifa yesterday at Moda Mall, the leading luxury shopping violation of international SSalman has reiterated the have to move from today”. destination in Bahrain. law,” said Adel Al Jubeir at need for the US to “rethink While commenting on The event, organised by Touches Events and supported by the UN headquarters in New its nuclear deal with Iran” recent missile attack on Tamkeen, will be held over a period of four days, until the York following a meeting and warned that “the Saudi soil, the Crown Prince 31st of March 2018. between Crown Prince agreement would delay but said that it was nothing more The launch event was attended by key female figures from Mohammed bin Salman not prevent Tehran from than a “last-ditch effort”. Bahrain and across the GCC. The expo is the ideal platform and UN chief Antonio acquiring nuclear weapons”. Meanwhile, Saudi Crown that provides participants and visitors with the opportunity Guterres. Al-Arabiya, quoted Prince met with UN North Korean leader Kim to network and build new business opportunities. “The kingdom has the right New York Times reporting Secretary General Antonio Jong Un pledged his com- Shaikha Hessa expressed her great pleasure in supporting to respond to this hostile on Tuesday that Crown Guterres and discussed mitment to denuclearization such a distinguished exhibition for the third consecutive Iranian act in the appropriate Prince said, “Delaying it several Arab issues including and to meet U.S. officials, year. way at the right time and and watching them getting situation in Yemen and China said on Wednesday “The event reiterates that Bahraini and Gulf women are place.” that bomb that means you Syrian crisis. (APN) after his meeting with able to innovate and succeed in the business world, especially Saudi forces said they President Xi Jinping. within the fashion industry. The event is in-line with the intercepted seven missiles ballistic missiles found in Arab coalition fighting in Kingdom’s approach in supporting national initiatives led late Sunday, including one the country were smuggled Yemen — will present a $930 Ancient winged bull by His Majesty the King with the support of both the HRH over the capital Riyadh. One from Iran. million (Dh3.4bn) cheque to rises again in London Prime Minister and HRH the Crown Prince,” said Shaikha Egyptian man died when Al Jubeir said that Tehran the UN for humanitarian aid An ancient Assyrian winged Hessa. burning shrapnel struck his was in clear violation of in Yemen during Tuesday’s bull sculpture destroyed by This year, around 40 leading designers from the GCC room in the capital. international law and of UN UN conference. Islamic State (IS) fighters and the Middle East have been selected to take part in the Al Jubeir reiterated that resolution 2216 – which The kingdom will in 2015 went on display in exhibition to showcase the latest trends in fashion, jewellery the Saudi-led coalition imposes an arms embargo on provide an additional $70m London’s Trafalgar Square on and home accessories, further positioning the expo as one of fighting in Yemen on the rebels. that would go towards Wednesday. the leading fashion exhibitions in the region. behalf of the internationally Al Jubeir also said that the war-torn country’s “We extend our thanks and appreciation to Shaikha Noora recognised government Saudi Arabia and the UAE infrastructure, he added. Russia says it will bint Abdulla Al Khalifa for her generous support, further has presented evidence that — which is also part of the (The National) enhancing the role of women in Bahrain and the GCC in respond in kind to the entrepreneurship field and significantly contributing West’s expulsions to the development of the private sector,” commented the Russia said it would respond managing partners of Touches Events, Deema Murad and in kind to the mass expulsion Wassan Busaad. Saudi king to award of Russian diplomats by the This edition will feature a variety of activities for visitors, West over the poisoning of including a fashion show on Thursday, 29th March 2018 in former Russian double agent Al Taj Ballroom. $2,000 to students Sergei Skripal. Moscow buries victims of mall blaze studying abroad Funerals began for the 64 Riyadh scholarships and those In 2016, the kingdom people, whose deaths in a ens of thousands of Saudi studying at their own expense began restricting its generous fire at a Siberian shopping students studying abroad the financial boost. multibillion-dollar overseas mall have roused public willT each be receiving $2,000 The state-run Saudi Press scholarship program in an anger over official corrup- from the government to Agency also reported that effort to slash government tion and incompetence. support their education. the king approved another spending. For more, catch us King Salman approved on recommendation to expand the Saudi media report there online at: Wednesday a recommendation country’s overseas scholarship are currently 90,000 Saudis made by his son and heir, program to include Saudi studying on government www.newsofbahrain.com Crown Prince Mohammed students who meet certain scholarships abroad, compared /nobonline bin Salman, to grant students requirements and are studying to more than 200,000 in /newsofbahrain abroad on government abroad at their own expense. 2014. SPORTS Thursday, March 29, 2018 21 Smith, Warner Del Potro banned for year extends winning

Steve Smith (R) with Daved Warner (file pic) London future”, Cricket Australia said. streak ustralia captain Steve Cricket Australia’s Smith and vice-skipper investigation also confirmed ADavid Warner have been Bancroft used sandpaper to banned for a year for ball- damage the ball during the Miami Open Juan Martin del Potro hits a return (Pic courtesy: atpworldtour) tampering. third Test against South Africa. Cameron Bancroft, who It found Smith and Bancroft Miami a career best 20-3 start to the third set saw Coric move stronger on the day, hitting carried out the cheating in had made “misleading public he towering Argentinean year. ahead before three double 22 winners and nine aces to South Africa, was given a comments” when on Saturday Juan Martin del Potro He will now go on to face faults from his 18-year- claim the match 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 nine-month ban by Cricket they instead claimed it had extendedT his winning streak Milos Raonic, who overcame old opponent gave him the and set up his fifth quarter- Australia. actually been yellow tape. to 14 matches as he defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-3 6-4, opportunity to seize on two final of the season. The three had already been Cricket Australia had already Filip Krajinovic to reach the winning 85 per cent of his first match points. Elsewhere in Miami, sent home from Australia’s tour concluded that coach Darren quarter-finals of the Miami service points and winning a American Frances Tiafoe second seed Marin Cilic - before a fourth Test begins Lehmann was not involved in Open. break in the final game to see appeared on court twice, suffered an upset after on Friday - amid widespread the controversy and he will The world number out the match. first to finish off his defeat of John Isner advanced to the condemnation stretching remain in his post. six’s excellent run of form Croatia’s Borna Coric, Tomas Berdych 6-7 (2/7) 6-2 quarter-final 7-6 (7/0) 6-3. beyond sport. The body’s chief executive continued as he fought back meanwhile, denied Denis 7-6 (7/1) after rain interrupted He will be joined by Spain’s Australia’s prime minister James Sutherland said the three from 1-4 down in the first set Shapovalov a place in the last play the day before, and then Pablo Carreno Busta, who Malcolm Turnbull had said the players were “sad, disappointed to beat the 22nd seed 6-4 6-2. eight, beating the Canadian to face Kevin Anderson in saw off compatriot Fernando affair “bitterly disappointed the and remorseful”. The Argentinian, on the 7-6 (7/2) 4-6 6-4 after two pursuit of a quarter-final Verdasco 6-3 6-3, and Hyeon whole nation”. Smith, Warner and Bancroft back of his triumph at Indian hours, 17 minutes on court. place. Chung, who beat Joao Sousa Smith, 28, and Bancroft, 25, are banned from international Wells, improves his record to A 33-shot rally in the Anderson proved to be 6-4 6-3. (Eurosport) have also been suspended from and Australian domestic captaining Australia for at least cricket. They will also serve the next two years. 100 hours of “voluntary service Warner, 31, will not be in community cricket” and can considered for “any team appeal against the suspension. leadership positions in the (BBC) Alejandro Valverde tempted to race in Azarenka, Tour of Flanders Stephens

enter semis Alejandro Valverde (file pic) London Valverde has joined Movistar Sloane Stephens Victoria Azarenka lejandro Valverde has said team-mate and fellow Grand that he is tempted to stay Tour leader Nairo Quintana Miami the opener on her fifth set Stephens, the 2017 US next week. Aon in Belgium after Dwars at Dwars Door Vlaanderen ictoria Azarenka booked point. Open champion, brushed “I am so tired of hearing Door Vlaanderen and race in principally to gain experience her place in the semi- The pair exchanged breaks aside the German former that I am number 11 in the the Tour of Flanders on Sunday of racing on cobbles ahead of finalsV of the Miami Open with in the second set before the world number one 6-1 6-2 in world,” said the 25-year-old. for the first time in his career. stage nine of this year’s Tour de a 7-5 6-3 win over Karolina three-time champion pulled just over an hour to advance “It’s very exciting to get The Spaniard is currently France, which features sections Pliskova. through. to her first semi-final since her there, something I have wanted enjoying strong form after of pavé in what could be a The Czech fifth seed, 26, Azarenka, 28, will meet victory in New York. to do for a while. Getting into bouncing back from a serious significant stage. The 37-year-old recovered from going two Sloane Stephens in the last It means the 13th seed will the top 10 is pretty special and knee injury sustained on the told Sporza in an interview that breaks down to level at 5-5, four, after the American’s win be named in the world’s top 10 something I have worked on opening stage of the 2017 Tour it wasn’t “100 per cent excluded” before Belarus’ Azarenka took over Angelique Kerber. when the rankings are released for a long time.” (BBC) de France that wrecked the that he would ride the Tour of latter half of last season. Flanders. (Cyclingweekly) 22 Thursday, March 29, 2018 SPORTS Bahrain’s National Rafting team victory hailed DT News Network Askar said the committee will spare no Manama efforts to provide all means of support to upreme Council for Youth and Sports the rafting committee, which is under the assistant general secretary and Bahrain umbrella of the Bahrain Maritime Sports SOlympic Committee (BOC) general secretary Association. Abdulrahman Askar gave a thumb up for BOC board member Shaikha Hayat bint the impressive results of Bahrain’s national Abdulaziz Al Khalifa was also present to rafting team at the recently-concluded congratulate the team, which also includes Indoor Rafting Championship in Kuwait, Mohammed Qamber, who took the under- winning one gold and one bronze medals. 23 gold medal, in addition to Emad Abdulla, Leading high-ranking sports officials at Ahmed Sabt and Ebrahim Isa, winner of the the reception of the team on return, Askar bronze medal. conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Bahrain Maritime Sports Association HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, president Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdulla Al representative of His Majesty the King for Khalifa was also present at the reception Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme ceremony, held at the association premises, Council for Youth and Sports Chairman, on the sidelines of the annual Al Bareh Members of Bahrain rafting team with Abdulrahman Askar and other officials and BOC President. International Regatta.

Players of Spain celebrate (Pic courtesy: Xinhua) Sultan Palace RICC enter semi-finals

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Isco, Spain Asim - Pristine CC DT News Network Manama ultan Palace RICC tied with ACL haseena and Swon in super over in quarter- finals of the CBA Cricket T20 thrash tournament. Toss was won by Sultans and elected to bat first, Shyam scored a brilliant 40 runs Waqas - Pak CC helped them to score 144 at the end of 20 overs. 25 overs (Arun 35, Joby 33, Naim took 3 wickets for Sundar 2/27) beat Strikers Argentina ACL in his 4 overs spell. 145/9 (Satya 42, Arun 2/23) by Chasing the target, Arslan 18 runs. Madrid down the left and clipped scored a fifty runs for ACL, Pak Arab Bahrain Zalmi sco scored a hat trick as the ball back across the OTHER SCORES when ACL need only 4 runs in 128/5 in 19.5 overs (Muneeb ISpain romped to a 6-1 six-yard box, but Juventus Denmark 0 Chile 0 the last over Asif bowled a tight 29, Umar 29) beat BDS Bassali victory over Argentina in forward Gonzalo Higuain Germany 0 Brazil 1 over for Sultans and concede 127/8 (Safdar 34, Zahid 2/11) Madrid, where Lionel Messi somehow stabbed his shot off England 1 Italy 1 only 3 runs and tied the match. by 5 wickets. again watched from the target. Belgium 4 Saudi Arabia 0 Then both teams moved to a stands. It proved a costly miss as Poland 3 South Korea 2 super over to select the winner, Division C Results: Barcelona playmaker Messi Diego Costa fired Spain in ACL batted first and scored Unique 148/10 (Vijay 30, had been expected to return front after 13 minutes. 11 runs in the super over. Farhan 3/22) beat Bassali Tiger after missing Friday’s 2-0 The Atletico Madrid Giovani Lo Celso played a the far post. Chasing the 12 runs target, 128/9 (Waleed 41, Sooraj 2/17) win over Italy in Manchester forward latched onto a neat one-two which released At the start of the second Sultans reached in the last ball by 20 runs. as a precaution because through ball from Marco Meza into the Spain penalty half, Costa was replaced by of the super over by hitting a Karnataka Royals 156/4 of an abductor muscle Asensio before drilling the area, but the Independiente Iago Aspas -- and the Celta boundary. in 20.3 overs (Gajendra 50, injury. ball past Sergio Romero -- forward stabbed his shot just Vigo forward had a hand Other scores: Charan 39) beat Union Group However, concerns over and then getting knocked wide. in Spain’s third in the 52nd Pristine CC 127/2 in 19 overs 154/6 (Rana 94, Shashidar what is also said to be a over by a combination of the Spain doubled their lead minute. (Asim 59, Faisal 59) beat Kerala 2/12) by 6 wickets. hamstring problem meant Spain keeper and defender after 27 minutes. A ball over the top from XI 123/8 (Shibin 50, Ashfaq Pak CC 184/4 in 20.5 overs the Albiceleste captain was Fabricio Bustos, which left the Caballero’s stray goalkick Andres Iniesta sent Aspas 4/22) by 8 wickets. (Shoaib 58, Waqas 56) beat conspicuous by his absence former Chelsea man needing was intercepted before being away down the middle. As RKCT 121/8 (Jayaraj 32, Awali Bapco 182/10 (Jagan 65, when the teams were named treatment to his leg. quickly fed down the right Caballero raced out, Aspas Guru 36, Asif 2/15) tied with Ravi 58) by 6 wickets. at the Wanda Metropolitano Romero also picked up to Asensio, whose cutback went wide to the right, Shahzad Zafar 121/8 (Waqas Lanterns Z XI 171/7 in 25 Stadium. an injury after being caught across the penalty area picked before sliding a pass back 31, Harpreet 2/27) RKCT won overs (Afzal 34, Jeet 33, Viven Argentina, also without in the chest by Costa’s boot out Isco for a cool sidefoot to Isco, who rolled in his the match in Super over. RKCT 3/18) beat Central Café 156/9 Manchester City forward during the collision, and the finish. second. 4/0 beat Shahzad Zafar 3/0. (Viven 29, Zahir 3/13) by 15 Sergio Aguero because of a Manchester United keeper Argentina reduced the Spain, having drawn 1-1 Division A & B Results: runs. knee problem, should have was replaced by Chelsea’s deficit in the 39th minute with Germany in Dusseldorf Firstcare CC 177/7 in 25 Mumbai Riders 151/7 in gone ahead in the eighth Willy Caballero in the 24th when Nicolas Otamendi’s on Friday, soon added a overs (Sameer 66, Waheed 23.3 overs (Nabeel 61, Shakeel minute. minute. header from a corner bounced fourth through Thiago 3/46) beat Hajweri 163/7 (Adil 33, Zahid 2/22) beat Yong Star Maximiliano Meza charged Argentina went close when past David De Gea and inside Alcantara. (PA Sport) 50, Suneer 2/32) by 14 runs. 150/10 (Fayaz 33, Noor 2/27) Indian Rising Star 163/6 in by 3 wickets. SPORTS Thursday, March 29, 2018 23 BOC: Strategic Bahrain Grand Prix planning importance noted DT News Network Manama McLaren he Bahrain Olympic Committee’s (BOC) StrategicT Planning directorate organized a two-day workshop for its employees to identify the concept of strategic planning in an attempt to enhance their goes most ability to implement their projects. Strategic Planning Specialist Mariam Matar spoke about the importance of strategic planning and the sources of the Olympic aggressive Committee’s strategy, namely the Olympic Charter, Bahrain Vision 2030 and the policies of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. She also brought up three elements – the vision, mission and values of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, as well Manama Williams, Toro Rosso and Sauber. “The race went as we expected, as the seven objectives of the cLaren has made the most The only difference among the top looking at the numbers we collected committee’s strategies, the aggressive tyre choice among three is that Mercedes has its usual on Friday,” Pirelli F1 boss Mario strategic plan sequences, setting Mthe 10 Formula 1 teams for the slight offset between its two drivers, Isola said. up the plans and guidance on upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix. with Lewis Hamilton taking two sets “Obviously the Key Performance Indicator and Both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel of mediums and four softs, along expectations at the how to fill in the relevant forms. Vandoorne have committed to nine with the Ferrari and Red Bull drivers, beginning were for a Late on, strategic planning sets of the supersoft compound. and Valtteri Bottas opting for one two-stop strategy, but specialist Marwa Ahmadi No other team has followed that medium and five softs. then in general we saw presented the quality route, with midfield rivals Renault, Bahrain will be the first 2018 race that we had reduced management system within Haas and Force India all opting for appearance of the medium tyre. In degradation compared the committee, and pointed eight sets of the red tyre. Australia the hardest of the three with the numbers that we had out that the quality system The top three teams have made available compounds - the soft - before the race. means meeting the needs and near identical choices, with seven was widely used in the race. One of Isola expects Sakhir to be a requirements of the customer supersofts each for both drivers Pirelli’s key targets for this season tougher test for the 2018 tyres than and the continuous development at Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull was to ensure that all tyres can be Barcelona and Melbourne, the two Fernando Alonso (file pic) of production processes to win Racing, a choice also followed by raced on a given weekend. venues sampled so far. (Autosport) customer satisfaction. BIC offers chance to win all-new F1 experiences DT News Network Manama wenty lucky Formula 1 fans will have a chance to takeT part in a pair of all-new experiences during the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has put together an exciting “F1 Added Value” raffle, exclusive to Main Grandstand and Turn One Grandstand ticket holders, in which winners will have the unique opportunity to be a part of the Formula 1 Truck Tour and Paddock Tour. Both are taking place for the first time ever at the Bahrain Grand Prix spectacle, scheduled for April 6 Winners will be announced on April 3 through BIC’s social media accounts and its website to 8 in Sakhir. Winners will be drawn weekend, while the Paddock Tour and Paddock Tour are of the venue during the race However, this fantastic deal is All those who have already randomly and they will be Tour will be held on the Friday. a part of new initiatives that weekend. on offer only until the end of purchased their tickets to the announced on April 3 through Those with tickets to other aim to bring fans closer to Tickets to the Bahrain March, so race fans are advised Main Grandstand or Turn One BIC’s social media accounts grandstands who may want to the sport through a series of Grand Prix can be purchased to hurry and get their tickets as Grandstand have automatically and its website. Winners will take part in the “F1 Added unforgettable experiences. The at the BIC stands in Bahrain soon as possible! been entered in the raffle. also be contacted by telephone. Value” raffle may upgrade Truck Tour offers a parade City Centre (BCC) and The Tickets can also be purchased Others will have until April 2 The Formula 1 Truck their tickets before the April 2 around the circuit in open- Avenues. Special gifts await online at www.bahraingp.com to buy their tickets in order to Tour will be taking place on deadline. top buses while the Paddock everyone who purchases their or by calling the BIC Hotline be included. Thursday of the Grand Prix The Formula 1 Truck Tour brings fans into the heart tickets from these venues. on +973-17-450000. 24 Thursday, March 29, 2018