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Sri Lanka navy plugs leak on fire- hit supertanker The deal of the century Bahrain-Israel normalisation deal draws massive support TDT | Manama The establishment of New Diamond Foreign Minister talks to diplomatic relations Reuters | Colombo ahrain’s normalisation between the Kingdom of deal with Israel hailed as Israeli counterpart Bahrain and the State of he Sri Lankan navy said B“a historic breakthrough” Israel is a sovereign decision Tyesterday it had sealed by the US President Donald that represents a courageous an inlet on the fire-stricken Trump has been welcomed New Diamond oil super- with open hands by nations all stance reflecting His Majesty tanker that was leaking fuel over the world describing it as a King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s wisdom and oil and sparking fears of an major step toward Middle East forward-looking vision environmental disaster. peace and stability. INTERIOR MINISTER, GENERAL SHAIKH RASHID BIN ABDULLA AL KHALIFA A team of divers that Earlier announcing the deal inspected the rear of the on his twitter handle Trump tanker, which caught fire wrote: “Another historic break- last week, found a sea water through today!” inlet leaking a mix of fuel oil “Our two GREAT friends Israel The peace move between and sea water. and the Kingdom of Bahrain the Kingdom of Palestine agree to a Peace Deal.” Gabi Ashkenazi Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani and the State of Israel Immediately, following the represents a bold and Vaccine trial announcement, the UAE foreign TDT | Manama laboration. historic breakthrough which affairs termed the deal as “an- The two Ministers ex - resumes in UK other significant and historic inister of Foreign Af- changed friendly talks and would usher in promising and AFP News achievement which will contrib- Mfairs, Dr Abdullatif bin stressed the need to move economic dividends and bolster ute enormously to the stability Rashid Al-Zayani, and his Is- these relations forward in all peace harma giant AstraZene- and prosperity of the region”. raeli counterpart, Gabi Ashke- aspects in a way that serves FINANCE AND NATIONAL ECONOMY MINISTER SHAIKH SALMAN BIN KHALIFA AL-KHALIFA Pca and Oxford Universi- Several Gulf, Arab states also nazi, yesterday held a tele - mutual interests and pro - ty said they had resumed a came out quickly voicing their phonic conversation exploring motes peace and stability in Covid-19 vaccine trial after full support for the deal, which further step to enhance col- the region. getting the all-clear from they said is an “important step British regulators, follow- aimed at consolidating stability ment, hailed the deal as a “cou- and National Economy Min- The peace deal would ing a pause caused by a UK and peace in the Middle East.” rageous stance reflecting His ister Shaikh Salman bin contribute to heralding wider volunteer falling ill. The nations also viewed the Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Khalifa Al-Khalifa. He horizons for commerce peace deal as a significant move Al Khalifa’s wisdom and for- stressed Bahrain’s keen- with more leading firms in towards achieving a just and ward-looking vision.” ness on setting up vital pro- the world and bolstering Gulf Air resumes permanent solution to the Pal- He stressed that the move will jects that meet aspirations stability, security and estinian cause. serve Bahrain’s top interests and for a better future for Bah- flights to India Welcoming the deal, the Bah- contribute to consolidating se- rain and people. prosperity in the region raini Jewish community in a curity and stability, as well as INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND TOURISM MINISTER ZAYED BIN ulf Air yesterday an- statement praised His Majesty promoting progress and pros- For the region RASHID ALZAYANI Gnounced it will resume King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa perity. The National Guard Com - direct flights to and from for his foresight in promoting mander, General His Highness India staring with Thiru- co-existence and peace in the Major catalyst for peace Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al vananthapuram on Mon- region.“On the historic occasion Industry, Commerce and Khalifa said the royal move aims day along with Cochin and of furthering peace in the Mid- Tourism Minister Zayed bin to achieve a more secure, stable The move will herald a Calicut this week with plans dle East and the joint statement Rashid Alzayani described the and prosperous future for all new era where values of to announce a further ex- of the United States, Bahrain, historic breakthrough as a major peoples of the region, as well pansion into more destina- and Israel, the Bahraini Jewish catalyst for peace in the region. as contribute to supporting the joint action would prevail, tion within India soon. The community congratulates our The peace deal, he said, would legitimate Palestinian rights. open up new horizons for flights are operating based leadership on this momentous contribute to heralding wider international cooperation, on a special agreement be- occasion,” Ebrahim Dahood horizons for commerce with A significant step towards and enhance peace, stability, tween Bahrain and India. Nonoo, the head of the commu- more leading firms in the world. ending conflict security and prosperity for nity, said in a statement. “The breakthrough would boost The Secretary-General of the peoples in the region The deal also received a del- commerce and investment op- Supreme Council for Youth and SAQR GHOBASH, THE UAE’S FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL (FNC) SPEAKER BAHRAIN uge of congratulation from min- portunities.” Sport (SCYS) Shaikh Salman isters, top officials, diplomats bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said the and Royal family members in “Bold and historic agreement is “a historic and sig- ian cause at the top of Bahrain’s tre for Peaceful Coexistence Dr TOTAL CASES the Kingdom. breakthrough” nificant step towards achieving priorities by underlining the Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al The deal which represents peace in the Middle East and right of the Palestinian people Khalifa hailed the deal as a “cou- 59,586 “Courageous stance” a “bold and historic break - ending the Palestinian-Israeli to obtain their legitimate rights. rageous Bahraini step” aimed at ACTIVE CASES Interior Minister, General through” would usher in prom- conflict.” He affirmed that the “Courageous Bahraini step” achieving peace and harmony Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al ising and economic dividends Kingdom’s unwavering stances Board of Trustees Chairman among all peoples and societies. 6,183 Khalifa, in a late-night state - and bolster peace, said Finance have always placed the Palestin- of the King Hamad Global Cen- (Continues on page 2) DEATHS 211 On National duty Iran removes girls’ image from textbooks DISCHARGED Al Arabiya
53,192 ran removed illustrations of girls from the NEW CASES front covers of a third-grade math textbook, Iprompting dozens of Iranians to take to 747 social media platforms to call out the Ministry CRITICAL of Education. “I think I drew this in the year [1992] for the 26 third grade math textbook… it is unbelievable to me that they would take [someone’s] drawing 210 fils (includes VAT) so easily and remove the girls!” the drawing’s illustrator, Nasim Bahari said in an Instagram post of an earlier version of the book alongside the latest copy. Math textbook no longer features images of girls The Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, Wael Al-Mubarak and his wife, According to Bahari, the illustration was tree while another looked as if she was reaching taking part in clinical trials of the (COVID-19) vaccine changed because one girl was drawn sitting on a out to hug one of the boys. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 02 Why is there a sharp spike in cases? The National Medical Taskforce finds what went wrong in that two-weeks time
TDT | Manama there is a considerable rise in the curve. cases among individuals with “Consider this as a national ahrain is reporting a sud- low immunity, including chil- duty”, said the Taskforce offi- den spike in the COVID-19 dren and the elderly. cials pointing to the efforts of the Bcases, particularly follow- This is “risk” we are facing, frontline workers who are tire- ing the last two weeks. and to overcome citizens and lessly working round the clock. According to the National resident should come together. The Taskforce officials noted Medical Taskforce for Combat- that following all precautionary ing the Coronavirus, the per- Social responsibility guidelines and social distancing centage of Bahraini Citizens in The Taskforce underscored measures are important to mit- the number of active COVID-19 the importance of social respon- igating the spread of the virus. cases reported daily have almost sibility to safeguard individuals, “There are introduced based on doubled. families and the community, by scientific facts, and international So, what went wrong? vigilantly adhering to all health statistics, and data on the virus.” The combined efforts of the guidelines aimed at mitigating government and health workers the spread of the virus, reducing Walk back from easing! were turning out so good that infection rates and flattening The Taskforce expressed its hopes were high for the COV- thanks to the citizens, residents, ID-19 pandemic curve in the mosques and ma’atam carers Kingdom to flatten soon. who have been socially respon- That seems to be changing sible and supported mitigation now! If the number of efforts by vigilantly following all So, what has pushed the COV- existing cases precautionary measures intro- ID-19 numbers up among citi- continues to duced to ensure the community zens in the Kingdom? The National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) highlights measures taken to mitigate the remains safe for all. There is only one answer spread of COVID-19 (file) increase, decisions The officials also warned that to that question: NON-COM- based on data and continued non-compliance with PLIANCE with PRECAU- rose over the past two weeks, of which 82pc are Bahraini cit- The virus does not discriminate developments will health and precautionary meas- TIONARY MEASURES during surpassing 750 on some of the izens. be reviewed, and a ures would leave a negative im- ASHURA. previous days. More concerning is the fact “Virus does not discriminate return to procedures pact on society and on the King- The National Medical Task- that after the Ashura season, between race, religion, or faith,” dom’s efforts which have been The two-weeks from the previous force for Combating the Coro- cases are rising among children the Taskforce officials warned. stages to mitigate the praised internationally. navirus says Bahrainis has al- Statistics say, two weeks after and women, National Medical Getting out requires “unified spread of the virus “If the number of existing lowed themselves to get into the Eid Al Fitr holidays, COV- Taskforce says. efforts” of the citizens as “a loss cases continues to increase, de- such a predicament with the ID-19 cases reached 5,568, of There are 2,787 women and of life cannot be compensated.” may be required cisions based on data and de - “non-compliance of precaution- which 37 per cent were Bahraini 1,480 children among the ex- There needs a “commitment NATIONAL MEDICAL TASKFORCE FOR velopments will be reviewed, ary guidelines during Ashura citizens. isting coronavirus cases in the to follow all precautionary meas- COMBATING THE CORONAVIRUS and a return to procedures from holidays.” Active COVID-19 cases then Kingdom now, representing a ures aimed at preserving the the previous stages to mitigate The result is distressing: The doubled two weeks after the 34 pc increase, compared to the health of the community.” the spread of the virus may be number of active COVID-19 cases Ashura holidays, reaching 7,451, period before Ashura. The officials pointed out that required,” officials warned.
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Nancy Khedouri Dr Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa Khalifa Continued from page 1 aspirations of the Palestinian the King’s wisdom, an advanced a “historic step towards achiev- The historic step, spear- people,” said Secretary-General leap forward to defuse tensions ing peace in the Middle East”. headed by HM the King, of the King Hamad Global Cen- in the Middle East. “As dialogue and direct re- has gained the support of tre for Peaceful Coexistence Su- lations between the two coun- “ “Historic step” pacifists from across the globe maya Al-Meer. In a statement, tries’ advanced economies will who described it as a milestone Bahrain Journalists Association Nancy Khedouri, Foreign no doubt help build on the cur- for reform and prosperity in (BJA) described the move as a Affairs, Defence and National rent positive transformation in the Middle East and a turning historic breakthrough to bolster Security Committee and Youth the Middle East and support point towards a diplomatic stability in the region and a bold Affairs Committee of the Shura stability, security and prosperity breakthrough to achieve the step that reflects His Majesty Council also hailed the move as in the region,” she added. Dr. Nabeel Ahmed Al-Asheeri, Chief of Medical Services of Salmaniya Medical Complex and a member of the national medical team, volunteered for the “Extremely welcome news” EU, Germany, Canada welcome deal Phase III clinical trial for a COVID-19 inactivated vaccine London TDT | Manama the decision, EU said it remains K Prime saying that he European Union, firm in its commit- Three more COVID-19 deaths UMinister Bahrain and TGermany and Canada ment to a negotiated Boris John- Israel were welcomed the establish- and viable two-state TDT | Manama son warmly “two firm ment of diplomatic rela- solution built upon navirus patients in welcomed friends of tions between Bahrain the internationally hree more coro- the Kingdom, out the decision the UK.” and Israel. agreed parameters. Tnavirus related of which 6,157 pa- by Bahrain James “The EU recognises the Heiko Maas Canada welcomed deaths took the tients are health- and Israel Cleverly, role played by the United the peace deal hail- overall toll in the wise stable. to establish Boris Johnson Minister for States in this regard and believes ing it as a positive and important Kingdom yesterday The ministry said diplomatic the Middle that these developments represent step toward enhancing Middle East to 211. it conducted 9,977 relations, referring to it East & North Africa in a positive contribution to peace and peace and security.” A Bahrain wom- COVID-19 tests yes- as “extremely welcome the Foreign, Common- stability in the Middle East,” the EU Germany welcomed the agree- an, aged 72 years, a terday to detected news.” wealth & Development High Representative said on behalf ment as “another important step Bahraini man, aged 66 years, 747 new cases. “I hope that others Office, expressed his of the European Union in a state- towards peace in the region.” and an expatriate man, aged 56 Majority of the newly de- will follow to help se - “warm welcome” of the ment. “I met my Bahraini counterpart years, are the latest fatalities in tected cases, 633 of them, are cure a more peaceful relations between Bah- “The EU recalls its Declaration of Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani yesterday Bahrain’s coronavirus battle. contacts of active cases, while Middle East,” Johnson rain and Israel. 15 August 2020 and its longstanding in Berlin and I am happy about the The number of patients cur- 109 are expatriate workers, posted on his Twitter “We will support these position that a comprehensive set- good news today. I am confident that rently receiving treatment in and 5 are travel related. account. Foreign Secre- steps towards peace in tlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict this agreement will give new impe- the Kingdom has reached 86, Bahrain also increased the tary and First Secretary the Middle East,” he requires a regional inclusive ap - tus to the peace process between of which 26 are in a critical number of recoveries in the of State Dominic Raab posted on his Twitter proach and engagement with both Israel and the Palestinians,” Foreign condition, says the Ministry of Kingdom by416, raising the also warmly welcomed account. parties.” Minister Heiko Maas said. Health on its twitter account. overall recoveries here to There are 6,183 active coro- 53,192. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 03 17 million dinars to accounts this Tuesday
receive a total of BD 9,485,000 as HRH CP excluded allowance to Payments cover five compensation allowance to meet improve the standard of living • Bahrain’s high cost of living. from this and is paid on a dif- subsidy programmes The unified ferent date. Unified payments disbursement Social security reach the accounts of beneficiar- Meat subsidy date will benefit The BD 1,597,000 earmarked ies on the 15th of every month, KNOW WHAT compensation,• once beneficiaries for Social security allowance since 15 February 2020. in three months across five subsidy will benefit 16,784 families and Jameel Humaidan said the programmes under individuals. unification of subsidy disburse- The 1,228,000 Bahrain dinars ment date would increase the Subsidy disbursement Ministry of Labour the Ministry of • Labour and Social set aside for paying disability al- citizens’ benefits, as the sums of was unified on 15 and Social Development lowance will reach the accounts all programmes would enable February 2020 as is monitoring the Development and the of 12,267 beneficiaries. them to meet the needs of their Ministry of Housing directed by His Royal disbursement The housing allowance of families. Highness Prince JAMEEL HUMAIDAN, LABOUR AND 4, 549,000 dinars paid by the The programme in the second SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER Ministry of housing will benefit phase will have a centralised Salman bin Hamad TDT | Manama 45,939 people. database, including information Al Khalifa, the Crown The government is paying the provided by all government sub- Prince, Deputy Su- total of 17 million Bah- meat subsidy compensation, sidy programmes. preme Commander raini Dinars will be once every three months, with Humaidan said the delivery of and First Deputy Atransferred directly to the last payment being on July direct subsidies will continue for Prime Minister the accounts of citizens eligible 15. The next payment for Octo- all those registered in the lists of to receive cash subsidies this ber, November, and December is various programmes. Tuesday, said Labour minister. on October 15. Details of the payment are The amount will cover social Unification of subsidy dis - available on the e-Govern - security, financial support (cost bursement date follows the ment Portal (bahrain.bh) or allowance), disability allowance, directives of HRH Prince Sal- through National Call Centre as well as housing allowance man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the on 80008001. 5 (rent allowance) paid by the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme The ministry, he said, has im- The unified disbursement Ministry of Housing. Commander and First Deputy plemented electronic services date will benefit Prime Minister. since the last March to disburse beneficiaries across five High cost allowance As of now, five programmes subsidies based on procedures subsidy programmes According to Labour and under the Ministry of Labour recommended by the National under the Ministry Social Development Minister, and Social Development and the Medical Team to limit the spread of Labour and Social The government is paying the meat subsidy compensation, once every three Development and the Jameel Humaidan, on Tuesday, Ministry of Housing have a uni- of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) months, with the last payment being on July 15. The next payment for October, Ministry of Housing. 124,598 Bahraini families will November, and December is on October 15. fied payment date. pandemic. Sign up for COVID-19 vaccine trial: LMRA’s Al Absi TDT | Manama
hief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regu- latory Authority (LMRA), The whole world C is waiting eagerly Ausamah Abdulla Al-Absi, has called on citizens and residents for a solution to ensure their participation in to COVID-19 to the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine restore the pre- trial to secure a vaccine as soon pandemic life and as possible. that this cannot be “The whole world is waiting eagerly for a solution to COV- achieved without ID-19 to restore the pre-pandem- the participation ic life,” said Al-Absi warning that of the citizens and this cannot be achieved without residents the participation of the citizens CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE and residents. LABOUR MARKET REGULATORY He emphasised that every- AUTHORITY (LMRA), AUSAMAH one is responsible for reach- ABDULLA AL-ABSI, ing a successful vaccine that would benefit the entire humanity. Employees of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority volunteering for clinical trials of the (Covid-19) vaccine He pointed out that his par- ticipation in phase III clinical cal trial of its Covid-19 vaccine the acquired protection against trial for a COVID-19 inactivated candidate at the Bahrain Inter- the virus. The Phase III trial in- the National Medical Taskforce clear, paying tribute to the med- move is part of the steps taken vaccine has encouraged many national Exhibition and Conven- volves up to 6,000 volunteers for Combating the Coronavirus ical staff working at the Bahrain within the on-going efforts to LMRA officials and directors to tion Centre (BIECC). aged more than 18 years, accord- (COVID-19), noting that taking International Exhibition and contain the novel coronavirus volunteer, adding that taking the The trial, conducted under ing to the Bahrain Ministry of part in the vaccine trial is neces- Convention Centre for the tre- pandemic and limit its spread candidate vaccine is a national the supervision of specialised Health. As of now, enrollment sary to ensure reaching a secure mendous humanitarian efforts through stepping up all precau- duty. medical staff, assesses the vac- has climbed over 3,000. vaccine as soon as possible. they are making. tionary and preventive measures China-based Sinopharm has cine candidate for its effective- Al-Absi stressed the impor- He affirmed that the vaccine In an earlier statement, the to protect the health and safety commenced a Phase III clini- ness in antibody generation and tance of supporting the efforts of is secure and procedures are Ministry of Health said: “The of everyone.
WMC Toastmasters club holds symposium on ‘Decoding Leadership’ TDT | Manama of the history and achievements orld Malayali Council of WMC Toastmasters was W(WMC) Toastmasters screened during the meeting. Club, one of the largest of Toast- Attended by over a hundred masters Clubs in Bahrain, com- guests, the meeting streamed memorated its 400th meeting live on YouTube. Husain Al An- on Friday, with a symposium on sari, the former GM of BAPCO, the theme ‘Decoding Leader- District and Division officials of ship’ exploring the core values Toastmasters, former members of leadership in turbulent times. of WMC and guests were present. Prof. Dr Ambassador Mohan The club members meet on Mohan Kumar Kumar, former Ambassador of Gopi Kallayil first & third Fridays of every India to Bahrain and France and Chief Ideator and founder of WMC Toastmasters speakers month at Crowne Plaza, Mana- Gopi Kallayil, Chief Evangelist, iThought Advisory and Faisal Murali Udaykanth and Abdul ma from 1600- 18.30 (Arabian Toastmasters Clubs in Bahrain, commemorated its 400th meeting on Friday Digital Transformation and Babu, IT Governance and ERM Rahim also took to stage with Standard Time). Due to the cur- Strategy at Google, took part. theme ‘Decoding Leadership’ Board member of AlBaraka Specialist, Gulf Drilling Inter- their inspirational leadership rent circumstances, the mem- A panel discussion on the had Meliksah Utku, CEO and Bank, Turkey, Shyam Sekhar, national as participants. speeches. A video presentation bers ‘zoom’ in. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 04
CAPTAIN’S CORNER Strengthening Housing maintenance goes digital the sunshine real and administrative work, espe- The system cially those having direct inter- • action with beneficiaries. estate sector communicates directly Khaled bin Hmoud said the to the contractors and new service allows beneficiaries the engineers in charge to report maintenance of their of maintenance apartments on the ministry’s web page by filling out the required information and attaching photos. Now running The system communicates di- on• a trial basis for rectly to the contractors and the Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood apartment owners engineers in charge of maintain- ing the residential area to carry Will be expanded out the required maintenance. here is no denying that the real estate • “The next few weeks will wit- sector is going through a massive to include residential ness the second phase of that Tchurn in its use and its reposition- units soon A screengrab of the ministry’ webpage showing the newly launched service service, which includes main- ing as a safe investment zone. A global poll tenance of residential units,” he conducted by KPMG shows that 58% of real TDT | Manama confirmed. estate professionals surveyed believe that it The ministry, he said, has decid- will take the industry 5 years to recover to ed to start providing the service pre-pandemic levels of profitability. At the he Ministry of Housing an- The new service for ownership apartments now same time, real estate continues to prove nounced launching a new allows housing on a trial basis to evaluate and itself a strong investment; returns still often Tvirtual maintenance re- beneficiaries to report develop the service. outstrip those offered by government bonds quest service for the beneficiaries maintenance works “The ministry would continue or treasury bills. of government apartments and of their apartments its efforts to develop it eServices, This is at once a boon and a bane. It draws residential units on its webpage. thanks to the government for im- serious investment to the sector and helps The new service, the ministry on the ministry’s web plementing the best practices to it become a key part of the national econo- said, forms part of an interactive page by filling out the improve the living conditions and my. However, real estate is also difficult to services package launched last required information lifestyle of citizens and residents.” regulate and can very often cause investors June to enhance the quality of and attaching photos He said the Ministry started im- to lose money and faith in a country’s eco- services offered amid the COV- plementing it digitisation project nomic growth. ID-19 outbreak. back in 2012 by creating a new SHEIKH KHALID BIN HMOUD AL KHALI- In Bahrain, the Real Estate Regulatory Sheikh Khalid bin Hmoud Al FA, THE UNDERSECRETARY OF THE MINIS- database for citizens and link- Authority (RERA) promulgated in March Khalifa, the Undersecretary of TRY OF HOUSING ing it to the databases of relevant 2018 has helped to bring a lot of transpar- the Ministry of Housing, con- ministries, to automatically ob- ency and accountability to the sector. Law firmed the new service as a step transformation plan to gradually He said that a specialised team tain the necessary information No. 27 of 2017 with respect to regulation forward in the ministry’s digital transform all its services online. is working to transfer the services for citizens. of the real estate sector in Bahrain will help deliver on a national plan for In Bahrain, the the organisation of Real Estate the sector through Unlicensed domestic workers supply agency shut the development Regulatory Au- of a general strat- thority (RERA) egy and policy to promulgated Agency illegally achieve the objec- in March 2018 • tives of RERA. provided domestic has helped to workers through It is generally bring a lot of understood that per-hour system KNOW WHAT Bahrain’s real es- transparency and account- tate sector holds a Several housemaids lot of promise. As ability to the • a centrally located sector. Law No. arrested There are 83 approved country with ex- 27 of 2017 with employment offices cellent travel in- respect to reg- TDT | Manama for domestic and frastructure, ulation of the expatriate workers in good weather egal actions are taken against the Kingdom, while year-round, great real estate sec- a domestic workers supply tor in Bahrain L there are only two quality of cosmo- organisation operating without a approved agencies politan life and will help deliver license in the Kingdom. Office of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science political and eco- on a national The Director-General of Crim- licensed to supply nomic stability, the plan for the inal Investigation and Forensic services of domestic workers sociated with the now-closed domestic workers in Kingdom ticks all organisation Science, in a statement, said the through unaccredited offices. organisation. the Kingdom. Bahrain the boxes to devel- of the sector organisation was shut for offer- “Such actions will negatively im- Legal procedures are taken. Brite Services in Sanad op as a retirement ing domestic workers through pact the health of individuals, LMRA regularly reviews the list and Al Leewan Workers destination. How- through the per-hour system without a families and society,” LMRA state- of approved domestic expatriate development of Services in Arad are ever, investors in licence. ment said highlighting the need employees employment offices two approved domestic the sunset gener- a general strat- The incident came as Bahrain for increased awareness and com- on its website. To review the list, ation are especial- egy and policy is set to resume the hiring of do- mitment to ensure precautionary visit: www.lmra.bh. supply agencies in the ly vulnerable and to achieve the mestic workers starting this Mon- measures. There are 83 approved employ- Kingdom their international objectives of day, after a hiatus of nearly four- In the latest incident, the top ment offices for domestic and ex- status means that RERA. months due to COVID-19 outbreak. official said the action was taken patriate workers in the Kingdom, unless they and At that time, LMRA officials in cooperation with the Labour while there are only two approved and Al Leewan Workers Services their investments also warned against dealing with Market Regulatory Authority. agencies licensed to supply do- in Arad are two approved domes- are well-protected, unlicensed domestic expatriate The raid also resulted in ar - mestic workers in the Kingdom. tic supply agencies in the King- Bahrain stands to employment offices or using the resting several house-maids as- Bahrain Brite Services in Sanad dom, according to LMRA website. lose a lot in terms of its fine global repu- tation. One thing that Bahrain’s real estate sector must do is ensure that developers who are the starting point of any realty project do not compete with the owners and the rights Make pesticide and rodenticide requests online of the owner associations as the project TDT | Manama allowed with the same CPR only takes shape and comes to the logical con- after the completion of the first. clusion. In fact, the real estate regulations nvironmental Protection De- The system allows cancellation in Bahrain are among the best in the world Epartment at the Ministry of before the appointment date. to protect the real estate owners. However, Health announced launching an Rajaa Al-Salloum, Head of the they must be implemented by RERA without eService for requesting pesticides Environmental Health Depart- allowing developers to maintain their hold and rodenticides. ment, said the service is live since over a project long after it has been handed The eService, the ministry said, 1 September 2020. over to owners, using loopholes in the law. aims to facilitate and organise the To access the service, use this Only then will investors have a healthy process of obtaining Pesticides link: https://www.moh.gov.bh/ regard for Bahrain’s real estate sector and and Rodenticides. eServices/Pesticides. continue to support its growth to the ben- The system allows a benefi - The service will be provided efit of the Kingdom’s progress. ciary to collect requested items at through the Muharraq Environ- specific times during the official mental Health Center (Building working hours, ensuring social 1359, Road 4334, Block 243, Arad (Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief distancing. District), and the Tubli Environ- of The Daily Tribune and the President of the Arab- Users are allowed to make only mental Health Center (Building African Unity Organisation for Relief, Human Rights one request or appointment us- 2533, Road 1351 Block 713, Tubli and Counterterrorism) ing a CPR. A new request will be A screengrab of the department’s pesticides and rodenticides request page District) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 05
AM Best confirms Takaful KFH–Bahrain launches Islamic International’s rating (A-) Highest credit rating for Takaful Securitisation programme provider in the Kingdom TDT | Manama Bahrain financing portfolios, where the Bank acts as an ar- FH–Bahrain announced ranger. “This provides a plat- The company attaches yesterday the launch of form for any financial institu- great importance to this Ka first-of-its-kind Shari’a tion regulated by the CBB or any and is working to raise the compliant Securitisation Pro- government-owned entity to gramme offering financial securitise their assets through operational efficiency of institutions and state-owned the issuance of various Series.” the company’s operations entities an innovative solution Commenting, Abdulhakeem and to be a prominent to manage both their liquidity Alkhayyat, Managing Director member of the Gulf positions and balance sheets and CEO said: “Through the is- Insurance Group spread in through the issuance of a Se- suance of asset-back securities, the Middle East and North ries of Mudaraba Sukuk under such as mortgage-backed secu- Africa region a trust structure. rities, it will increase market ac- Under the Programme, a Se- tivity and financial institutions’ ESSAM MOHAMMAD AL-ANSARI, CEO ries of Mudaraba Sukuk will ability to finance housing units be issued against a select pool in the Kingdom of Bahrain.” TDT | Manama its parent company and Gulf of financing portfolio where Rashid Alkhan, Head of Insurance Group. the sukuk holders become the Wealth Management, also com- According to the global ultimate beneficiaries of the fi- Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, Managing Rashid Alkhan, Head of Wealth mented: “It provides an oppor- he Global Credit Rating agency’s statement, these clas- nancing portfolio. “This will Director and CEO Management tunity for clients to diversify Tagency AM Best has af- sifications came to confirm the allow institutions the flexibility their portfolio allocation strat- firmed the Financial Strength leading role of the company in to expand or contract their bal- new financing deals, and im- The programme, KFH said, egy and enhance their risk-ad- Rating of A- (Excellent) the the Bahraini local market at ance sheet, increased capacity prove key ratios as and when has been designed in a way that justed returns by having expo- credit rating of A- with a stable the level of takaful companies to grow business by booking required,” the statement said. can also be used for non-KFH- sure to a combination of assets.” outlook for Takaful Interna- and what the parent compa- tional (gig-takaful). ny gig-Bahrain enjoys in the gig-takaful is the only takaful Kingdom’s insurance market provider in the kingdom to in general as well as improving be rated (A-) for financial the operating performance. strength and credit standing. Commenting, Essam Mo- AmCham holds info session on AM Best said the rating hammad Al-Ansari, CEO, said granted reflects the sound fi- this would enhance the confi- nancial strength, the efficiency dence of the company’s clients connecting with buyers in the USA of operational performance, and contribute to solidifying the robust procedural system the company’s ability to fulfil TDT | Manama on the performance of risks, its financial and credit obli- Director of AmCham Bahrain. and the strong link it has with gations. he American Chamber “The first unique opportunity Tof Commerce in Bahrain presented here is the chance to (AmCham Bahrain) announced connect with buyers over a long hosting a free informational period: rather than 2-3 days, at- session for Bahraini exporters tendees can plan meetings and GIB sweeps Global Finance interested in promoting their make connections over several products in the United States. months. The second opportu- awards with six wins The session will discuss how to nity relates to cost — typically attend ASD Market Week, one of to exhibit at a show in-person the oldest and largest consum- could cost upwards of $20,000. er trade shows in the US, now This show will cost less than These awards available for online attendance. Mary McGinnis, Executive Director of Qays Zu’bi, President of AmCham 1/10 of that price and could pro- underscore the Though the show was unable AmCham Bahrain Bahrain vide value and help companies important role to happen in-person, many are gauge whether or not to make that GIB has and anxious to get back to business, show, exporters are also invited countries in the world that has the trip in-person in 2021.” continues to play which is why the organisers an- to attend a full scale, live edition a free trade agreement with the After the info session, those in leading the nounced plans to enhance the of ASD Market Week on Feb - United States,” explains Qays who wish to register for the ASD online vendor directory to ruary 28-March 3, 2021 in Las Zu’bi, President of AmCham trade show will have the ex - development and be a Virtual Product Sourcing Vegas, NV. Bahrain. “There is so much perience and support of Am- adoption of digital Platform, from 2 October 2020 The show focuses primarily untapped potential ready to be Cham Bahrain at their service. banking products to March 2021. on wholesale of Fashion Ac - explored by Bahraini exporters. All members of AmCham will and services in both This virtual directory allows cessories, Housewares, Gifts With over 244,000 buyers in- receive an 8 hour, free special- corporate and retail the 244,000 invited buyers and & Toys, Apparel, Affordable vited to ASD Market Week, we ized training on how to attend banking 2,700 vendors to connect, dis- Footwear, Holiday and Season- believe this is a great opportu- the trade show and make the cover and conduct business to al merchandise, Souvenirs & nity to engage with the world’s most of the experience as a ABDULAZIZ AL-HELAISSI business meetings. Buyers can Novelties, Electronic Accesso- largest economy.” vendor. source new products, refill or- ries, Bedding & Bath, Health & “We are extremely excited To register for the free online TDT | Manama ital Bank, KSA, Best Online ders and schedule appointments Beauty products and General to support Bahraini exporters information session to be held Cash Management Services, all through the online platform. Merchandise of all types. looking to attend this event,” Tuesday at 5:00-6:00 pm log ulf International Bank KSA, Best Trade Finance Ser- At the end of the online trade “Bahrain is one of only 20 says Mary McGinnis, Executive on to www.amchambahrain.org. G(GIB) announced that it vices, KSA, Best Open Banking has been named a winner in six APIs, KSA, Best Trade Finance categories by the New York- Services, Bahrain and Best KHCB honours frontline staff based Global Finance maga- Open Banking APIs, Bahrain. zine’s “2020 World’s Best Cor- Commenting, Group CEO porate/Institutional Digital of GIB, Abdulaziz Al-Helaissi, Banks Awards Middle East”. said, “These awards under- GIB won four out of seven score the important role that awards for Saudi Arabia (KSA), GIB has and continues to play the Middle East’s largest mar- in leading the development ket, and two in Bahrain. and adoption of digital banking KHCB CEO Sattam Sulaiman Algosaibi The awards were for Best products and services in both Corporate/Institutional Dig- corporate and retail banking.” Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) held a special ceremony to honour its employees working in all branches across the Kingdom in recognition of the key role played by KHCB Branch employees in the EU and China to talk frontlines and as part of Team Bahrain, expressing the Bank’s gratitude for the efforts they have dedicated to ensure trade as tensions mount the availability of services to clients. AFP Attending the two-day ceremony held The virtual meeting be - to ensure the implementation of social tween top Chinese officials distancing in line with the necessary U leaders hold video talks and EU Council President preventive and precautionary measures, Ewith Chinese President Xi Charles Michel, European was KHCB CEO Sattam Sulaiman Jinping on Monday hoping to Commission chief Ursula Algosaibi. The CEO stated that KHCB takes make progress on trade and von der Leyen and German pride in the devotion and dedication of its investment, even as tensions Chancellor Angela Merkel, re- employees, to who he conveyed utmost mount between Beijing and places a full summit with all thanks and appreciation on behalf of the the West over Hong Kong and 27 European leaders which Bank’s Board of Directors and Executive the treatment of minority Ui- had to be cancelled because of Management. ghurs. coronavirus. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 06
News in brief u UN Secretary- General Antonio UN chief Venezuela’s Maduro says Guterres said ‘deeply Friday he was concerned’ “deeply concerned” over the use over Belarus of force in Belarus against peaceful protesters, stressing that the country’s US spy held near oil sites crisis can only be resolved “by the Belarusian people.” He also expressed worry over “the detention of people exercising their legitimate democratic rights,” in a statement that additionally touched on his concern over “reports of Nicolas Maduro also said the Venezuelan authorities had foiled a plot to cause an intimidation tactics against civil society, media and opposition figures.” explosion at another oil refinery u Peru’s Congress on Friday voted to open impeachment proceedings against President Martin Vizcarra for “moral incapacity” over accusations he tried to obstruct a corruption Maduro said the probe against government officials. The motion man• was seized with was approved by 65 votes, with 36 against and 24 abstentions. Fifty-two votes were required to weapons and large open the proceedings early next week. To remove amounts of cash KNOW WHAT the president, who lacks a party, 87 votes are required. After Vizcarra appears in Congress next Friday to defend himself, the plenary will debate and vote. Reuters | Caracas u Russian President Last month two for- Vladimir Putin on Belarus enezuelan President mer US soldiers were Monday will hold president to Nicolas Maduro said that sentenced to 20 years talks with Belarus visit Russia a “US spy” was captured in prison in Venezuela strongman Alexander on Monday: V Lukashenko, who faces while spying on the largest re- on charges including the biggest protest of his nearly three-decade rule, Kremlin fining complex in the country, terrorism, after a failed which is going through a severe the Kremlin said. Lukashenko’s visit will be the first to Soviet-era master Russia bid to invade the Carib- by the Belarusian leader since protests broke out over his disputed election win fuel shortage crisis. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a televised message In a live broadcast on state bean country last May last month. Putin has been keen to unify Russia and Belarus, and Moscow has television, Maduro said the man Maduro did not give further multiple outages in recent years accompanied its recent offers of military aid with calls for tighter integration. was arrested on Thursday in the details, but said the detainee that the opposition blames on also foiled a plot to cause an u Mexican activists protesting violence northwest state of Falcon where was giving a statement in cus- mismanagement and lack of explosion at another oil refinery, against women set part of a building he was spying on the Amuay and tody. maintenance. El Palito in Carabobo state. He belonging to a government rights commission Cardon oil refineries. Neither the US State Depart- Word of the alleged US spy did not elaborate. on fire in central Mexico. After spraying the They captured “a marine, who ment nor the White House came after a Venezuelan court Hit by US sanctions that have building with graffiti, roughly 25 masked women was serving as a marine on CIA immediately responded to re- last month sentenced two for- exacerbated acute fuel short- broke down a door, entered the building and bases in Iraq,” Maduro said. “He quests for comment. mer US Green Berets to 20 years ages, the government on Friday started a fire inside, a witness said. The women then left the building and hurled was captured with specialized Amuay and Cardon make up in prison for their role in a failed announced a new fuel distribu- molotov cocktails at its exterior walls, according to the witness. Thirteen women weapons, he was captured with the Paraguana Refining Center, incursion in May. tion initiative and said it was were arrested by police, the State of Mexico government said. They were later large amounts of cash, large which has a nominal process- Separately during Friday’s planning new refining projects, released after an outcry on social media about their apparent rough treatment. amounts of dollars and other ing capacity of 971,000 barrels broadcast, Maduro said that in without providing further de- u Mauritians marched for the second items.” per day. Both have experienced recent days security forces had tails. time in a month as public anger festers over the government’s handling of a devastating oil spill off the coast. A sea of colourful demonstrators waving flags and chanting slogans North Korea’s Kim inspects reconstruction in flood-hit area descended on Mahebourg on the southeast Reuters | Seoul coast, where a cargo ship ran aground in July and Kim said the North Korean said. leaked more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel into the pristine sea. Police said 25,000 economy “has faced trouble After surveying typhoon dam- attended but organisers estimated the turn-out was at least double that. orth Korean leader Kim and distress at the great dam- age earlier this week in his im- NJong Un inspected recon- age caused by the recent series poverished country, Kim told u Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai struction work in a flood-hit of heavy rain and typhoons,” Workers’ Party loyalists they Lama called on world leaders to join area, state media KCNA reported according to KCNA. Kim ex- would have to rethink plans for forces in fighting climate change. “Now yesterday, following a series of pressed satisfaction on the pro- an economy already hobbled we should pay more attention about global typhoons and the wettest mon- gress of the reconstruction in by sanctions and more recently warming,” the exiled leader said in a video soon that battered several parts Taechongri, a village in North restrictions designed to contain message to a virtual meeting of Group of Seven of the country. Hwanghae province, the report the novel coronavirus. parliamentary leaders. The session was hosted by the speaker of the US House of Kim Jong Un inspects a flood-hit site Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, a longstanding advocate for the Himalayan region.
Global Countries worst affected Five Indian At least 50 killed in collapsed Covid-19 Cases: Country Total New Total New nationals detained gold mine in east Congo cases cases Deaths deaths in China handed 1 USA 6,658,405 +22,158 197,762 +341 over: Indian army 28,858,328 Deaths 2 India 4,751,788 +94,409 78,614 +1,108 Reuters | New Delhi 3 Brazil 4,297,949 +13,971 130,870 +396 ive Indian nationals 4 Russia 1,057,362 +5,488 18,484 +119 Ffrom a remote eastern 922,702 state who had been de - Recovered: 5 Peru 716,670 30,470 tained by Chinese author- 6 Colombia 702,088 22,518 ities in a region bordering 658,299 +534 Tibet were handed over 20,719,660 7 Mexico +5,935 70,183 to Indian authorities yes- 8 South Africa 646,398 15,378 terday, the Indian army New cases 9 Spain 576,697 29,747 +33 said. “Individuals will now Workers are seen near the mine in the south of DR Congo 10 Argentina 535,705 11,206 +58 be quarantined for 14 days +210,357 11 Chile 432,666 +2,131 11,895 +45 as per COVID-19 proto- AFP | Goma, DR Congo media showed hundreds of col and will thereafter be people, some of whom could New deaths 12 Iran 399,940 +2,139 23,029 +116 handed over to their fam- t least 50 people are be heard wailing on a hillside 13 France 373,911 +10,561 30,910 +17 ily members,” Lieutenant Athought to have died around the mine-shaft en - Colonel Harsh Wardhan when an artisanal gold mine trance. 14 UK 365,174 +3,497 41,623 +9 Pande, a spokesman for collapsed near Kamituga in The mine was not located +3,605 the Indian army, said in a the east of the Democratic on the Kamituga gold conces- Middle East Figures as of closing statement. Republic of Congo on Friday sion owned by Canadian miner Country Total new Total New Total Active Serious, Tot cases/1m pop Pande said the five youths afternoon, a local mining NGO Banro Corporation, the com- cases cases deaths Deaths recovered cases Critical had “inadvertently strayed” said. pany’s chief executive said. across the de-facto border The cave-in occurred on the Mining accidents are com- while foraging and hunting, “Detroit” mine site at around 3 mon in unregulated artisanal Egypt 100,708 5,607 82,473 12,628 41 981 adding that two other such p.m. local (1300 GMT) follow- mines in Congo, with dozens incidents had taken place ing heavy rains, said Emiliane of deaths every year in mines Saudi 325,050 +643 4,240 +27 301,836 18,974 1,343 9,309 this year in India’s Aruna- Itongwa, president of the In- where often ill-equipped Arabia chal Pradesh state, which itiative of Support and Social diggers borrow deep under- UAE 78,849 +1,007 399 +1 68,983 9,467 7,953 borders China. Supervision of Women. ground in search for ore. However, a Chinese state- “Several miners were in the A landslide at a disused gold Kuwait 94,211 +736 558 +1 84,404 9,249 94 21,997 backed tabloid said the five shaft which was covered and mine killed 16 in October last Oman 88,337 762 83,325 4,250 161 17,215 were Indian intelligence no one could get out. We are year, while 43 illegal miners agents dressed as hunters, talking about 50 young peo- died in another landslide at Qatar 121,523 +236 205 118,475 2,843 48 43,280 disputing claims that they ple,” Itongwa said. a copper and cobalt mine in had been kidnapped. 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It is D structures have been evacuation alert on Saturday the Afghan government said as incinerated in Califor- for the negotiating even as weary firefighters took talks opened yesterday. team to find out what advantage of improved weather nia alone over the past The beginning of the US- are the things which to go on the offensive against three weeks, according backed negotiations were ¤ can help us seize the the blazes. to the California De- marked with a slick ceremony moment The fires have destroyed thou- partment of Forestry in a luxury hotel in Doha, but sands of homes in days, making and Fire Protection major differences divide the ABDULLAH ABDULLAH A girl looks at fire damage as destructive wildfires devastate the region in Oregon the latest epicenter in a two camps meaning a quick Talent, Oregon larger summer outbreak of fires dential subdivisions and trailer breakthrough is unlikely. things which can help us seize ¢ sweeping the western United around Labour Day, darken- happening. This is the perfect parks stretched for miles along Abdullah Abdullah, the the moment.” States, collectively scorching a ing the sky with smoke and ash storm,” California Governor Highway 99 south of Medford chairman of Afghanistan’s In his opening speech, Ab- landscape the size of New Jer- that ¡ has beset northern Cali- Gavin Newsom told reporters through the neighbouring towns High Council for National dullah called for an immediate, ¡¡ sey and killing at least 25 people. fornia, Oregon and Washington from a charred mountainside of Phoenix and Talent, one of Reconciliation, said “it could humanitarian ceasefire -- but At least five people died in Or- with some of the world’s worst near Oroville, California. the most devastated areas. be the case” that the Taliban his plea went unanswered by egon this week. Governor Kate air-quality levels. More than 4,000 homes and Molalla, a community about would demand further prison - Taliban co-founder Mullah Brown has warned the death toll The firestorms, some of the other structures have been in- 25 miles (40 km) south of down- er releases before committing Abdul Ghani Baradar who could grow far higher and said largest on record in California cinerated in California alone town Portland, was an ash-cov- to a temporary halt to violence. made no mention of a truce in ¡ on Friday that dozens of people and Oregon, were driven by high over the past three weeks, ac- ered ghost town after its more Under the terms of the his opening remarks. had been reported missing in winds that howled across the cording to the California De- than 9,000 residents were told force withdrawal deal struck The Taliban have long wor- three counties. region for days in the midst of partment of Forestry and Fire to evacuate, with only 30 re - ¢ between the US and the Talib- ried that reducing violence Oregon Office of Emergen- record-breaking heat. Scien- Protec-tion. fusing to leave, the city’s fire an in Doha in February, 5,000 could lessen their leverage but cy Management chief Andrew tists say global warming has also Tens of thousands of firefight- department said. Taliban prisoners have already have implemented two tem- Phelps said disaster teams contributed to extremes in wet ers were battling 28 major wild- The logging town was on the been released in exchange for porary ceasefires in the past ¢ searching the scorched ruins of and dry seasons, causing vege - fires across California as of yes- front line of a vast evacuation 1,000 government forces. year alone. a half-dozen small towns laid tation to flourish then dry out, terday morning, the department zone stretching north to within “This could be one of their Asked if the approaching US to waste were bracing to en- leaving more abundant fuel for said. Most were being contained 3 miles (4.8 km) of downtown ideas or one of their demands,” presidential elections in No- counter possible “mass fatality wildfires. to some degree except for one Portland. The sheriff in subur- Abdullah told AFP in the inter - vember were the reason for incidents.” in Siskiyou County, which grew ban Clackamas County set a 10 view without ruling out the the vigour of Washing-ton’s The Pacific Northwest as a ‘The perfect storm’ out of control. p.m. PDT (0500 on yesterday idea. diplomacy, Abdullah said “they whole has borne the brunt of an “This is a climate damn In southern Oregon, an apoc- GMT) curfew to deter “possible “It is for the negotiating have intensified it in the past incendiary onslaught that began emergency. This is real and it’s alyptic scene of charred resi- increased criminal activity.” team to find out what are the few months”. 09 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 celebs
Jennifer Garner reacts to fan Kelly Clarkson explains why she can’t be ‘truly speculating she’s pregnant Fox | Los Angeles rest. Have I gained the Covid open’ about ‘certain aspects’ of her divorce 19? Possibly. But that is anoth- Fox | Los Angeles tain aspects because “I think that I will navi- be planned.” ennifer Garner in- er story.” there’s kids involved,” gate a way in which to “But my children and his old- Jstantly shot back at “Literally everyone ccording to Kelly Clarkson, she said. be open and honest er children -- there are a lot of a commenter on In- looks pregnant in over- Ashe’s “very open” about The couple was about it eventually, little hearts involved in this and stagram who asked alls,” one fan said. her life, but there is one topic together for near- probably via [‘The while people feel, ‘Oh my gosh, if the actress was Others bashed the fan fans won’t ever know too much ly seven years Kelly Clarkson what a loss,’ imagine how it is in pregnant with baby for asking about the about: her divorce. and share two Show’], and it’ll the epicenter of the storm,” she number four. star’s reproductive The 38-year-old star, who young children: probably, I’m added. “It’s a lot to process and Garner, 48, plans. filed for divorce from husband a daughter, Riv- assuming, hap- deal with, just as a family. So uploaded a “Seriously Brandon Blackstock in June, er, 6, and a son, pen organically because it’s not just me, I prob- video on are people explained to the Los Angeles Remington, 4. when someone ably won’t go too deep with it.” Thursday as STILL asking Times in an interview pub - Blackstock also says something In June, the “Since You’ve she enjoyed this??!!??” lished on Friday the reason be- has two children in conversa- Been Gone” singer and talk time outside one person hind her decision. from a previous tion or some- show host filed for divorce on her fami- wrote. An- “I am a very open person, relationship. thing. It from Blackstock, 43, according ly’s farm, her other said, “Im- but I’m not going to be able to Clarkson definitely to court documents first ob - “happy place,” agine thinking it’s be truly open about this in cer- continued: wouldn’t tained by The Blast. in Locust Grove, okay to ask someone Okla. this.” Kelly Clarkson The “Alias” star One fan of Garner had on overalls added: “WHO IN THE that were bunched WORLD ASKS THAT? up around her Girl. The ONLY per- ‘To those we lost that day’: Anne Hathaway pens note waist. “Are you missible time you pregnant?” one may ask a woman remembering ‘destruction’ of 9/11 attack commenter asked. if she is pregnant is Garner shot when she is crown- ANI | Los Angeles featuring a picturesque view of reverent love and overflow- back, “I am 48, ing.... Periodtttt.” a water body and penned down ing gratitude for all that have three healthy The “13 Going On ineteen years on since the a long note remembering the it is, whatever it is,” she kids, and am not 30” star shares three Ndevastating attack in New deadly attacks. added. -- and never will children -- Violet, 14, York took place, where the “A few days ago, I was on the The 37-year-old ac- be.” Seraphina, 11, and World Trade Centre buildings Long Island Sound. Sudden- tor went on to share She added: Samuel, 8 -- with collapsed after planes hijacked ly, the sky shifted, and I saw that she is “holding “We can lay her ex-husband Ben by al-Qaeda operatives crashed the sunset reflected on the new special space” for the that pupper to Affleck. into the twin buildings killing World Trade Center, a burst of babies that were born Jennifer Garner over 2,700 people, actor Anne light in these days of so much on the day of the attacks Hathaway said that she will destruction, a reminder of time and are now fully grown. live her life by appreciating it in passed,” she wrote. “To all the babies on Eva Longoria addresses whether honour of those who lost their “It felt like an offering. To that day who are now lives on the day. those we lost that day, I will full-grown, I am holding she’d run for political office The ‘The Intern’ actor took try to honor you by living life in special space for you,” she to Instagram to share a picture appreciation for all its glory, in said. Fox | Los Angeles launched the lifestyle com- Anne Hathaway munity She Se Puede this year, va Longoria’s passion for which is currently focused on Eactivism and politics could engaging the Latino vote in I’ve been obsessed with them: Selena Gomez on put her in a position to run the 2020 presidential election. for office in the future if she Longoria, 45, also recently working with Black Pink for ‘Ice Cream’ chose to. emceed the first night of the The ac- Democratic National Conven- ANI | Washington under different umbrellas.” us. Each of us got to go into tress co- tion. The ‘Wolves’ singer noted that that world together.” Despite her political in - inger Selena Gomez, along taking up, and being a part of the According to Variety, the volvement, she’s not rushing Swith the South Korean peppy song, with the widely music video for the infectious into office. girl group Black Pink, is loved girl band, made her candy-coated tune, which will “I think it’s a big myth that riding high on the suc- “nervous”, as she said: appear on the K-pop group’s you have to be a politician to cess of their new song “It is something that’s upcoming full-length album, be political,” the “Desperate ‘Ice Cream’. stepping out of my was viewed close to 100 mil- Housewives” alum told the In a recent inter- zone a little bit, but lion times within 24 hours Oprah Magazine on Thursday. view with Variety, the it was just the best of its August 28 release on Longoria didn’t however 28-year-old singer, time.” YouTube. explicitly deny a career as a Gomez explained Talking “It’s definitely a joy - politician in the future. that she loves Black about Black ful thing. Being a part of it She continued: “The most Pink, and has been Pink, Gomez brought me joy. It’s hopeful- powerful position in govern- “obsessed” with said: “I have ly what everybody else will ment is the citizen. There the group. so much respect get from it too. I just want are so many ways you can On asking who for them; their work people to feel good. I have get involved to improve reached out first ethic and how much a 7-year-old sister, and just your communities.” for deciding about they put into what they to see her dancing to it -- “You don’t have to be the collaborative do is pretty remarkable. she hasn’t been able to go rich, famous, or a politi - song, Gomez said: So kind of seeing the to school, and just seeing cian to do that,” the She “It’s kind of mu- crossover has been re- how much fun it can be, Se Puede co-founder tual because we’re at ally interesting at the it was such a highlight,” added. the same label but same time for both of she said. Eva Longoria Selena Gomez
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Rampant Arsenal crush Fulham as Premier League returns Thiem, Zverev into title clash Zverev erases two-set deficit to book Thiem showdown in US Open final
Dominic Thiem defeats• Daniil Medvedev to reach US Open final KNOW WHAT AFP | New York
ominic Thiem of Austria Sunday’s final will see will play Germany’s Al- a first-time Grand Slam Dexander Zverev in the US champion for the first Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2L) scores their third goal Open final for their first Grand time since Croatian Slam titles after they won their AFP | London Marin Cilic won at Flush- last-four matches in contrasting ing Meadows in 2014 styles. ikel Arteta expects Second seed Thiem oust - MPierre-Emerick I’m really positive ed third-seeded Russian and Aubameyang to finally com- we are going to get it last year’s runner-up Daniil world, will be playing his sec- mit his future to Arsenal in the done very soon and Medvedev in a closely fought Alexander Zverev smashes forehand back at Pablo Carreño Busta ond consecutive Slam final af- next few days after the Gabon hopefully in the next three-setter that was packed ter reaching the last-two at this forward’s superb strike capped with powerful baseline rallies that bad.” German man to reach the final year’s Australian Open. yesterday’s 3-0 win at Fulham. few days you will get and impressive serving. Zverev made 36 unforced er- of a tennis major since Rainer He also lost in the French Arteta’s side kicked off the some news The 27-year-old Thiem won rors in the first two sets com- Schuttler at the 2003 Australian Open final in 2018 and 2019. new Premier League season MIKEL ARTETA 6-2, 7-6 (9/7) 7-6 (7/5) in 2hr 56 pared to just 12 for Carreno Bus- Open. Thiem’s semi-final score with the kind of confident min inside Arthur Ashe Stadium ta as the nerves of the occasion slightly flattered him. It was display that has become their Aubameyang might leave as he to reach his fourth Grand Slam seemed to get the better of him. New winner a high-quality affair that saw hallmark since Arteta took revealed their team’s talisman final. But Zverev began to cut down This year’s US Open field has small shifts in momentum in charge. is set to sign the contract offer. Earlier, Zverev came from on his mistakes in the third been depleted by the absence of both players’ direction at dif- Arsenal’s free-flowing attack “I’m really positive we are two sets down to complete a set, upping his service game Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. ferent stages. was too incisive for promoted going to get it done very soon remarkable comeback against and taking control of rallies The tournament was blown Ultimately the match was de- Fulham and Alexandre Laca- and hopefully in the next few 20th-seeded Spaniard Pablo with more powerful, accurate wide open by the disqualifica- cided by Thiem winning points zette gave the visitors an early days you will get some news,” Carreno Busta and reach his groundstrokes. tion of world number one and at key moments, with Medvedev lead at Craven Cottage. Arteta told BT Sport. first tennis major final. “I started taking the ball more heavy favourite Novak Djokovic squandering a 4-2 lead in the Brazilian defender Gabriel With former Chelsea wing- The 23-year-old German won on the rise. I started giving my- in the last 16 for hitting a line second. Magalhaes scored Arsenal’s er Willian providing a pair of an error-strewn, scrappy en- self the chance to be the one that judge with the ball. He was also on set point while second after the break in his assists on his debut, it was the counter 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in 3hr is aggressive,” said the German, It means Sunday’s final will serving at 5-3 in the third set but first appearance since his ideal way for Arsenal to start 23min, also on the famous Ashe adding: “I’m through to my first see a first-time Grand Slam Thiem won a 38-shot rally to close-season move from Lille. a season that appears full of court. Grand Slam final and that’s all champion for the first time take the game and bring the set Aubameyang added the fi- promise after last season’s FA It marked the first time in that matters.” since Croatian Marin Cilic won back on serve before clinching nal flourish with a typically Cup triumph. Zverev’s career that he came Carreno Busta said he had lost at Flushing Meadows in 2014. the tie-break and the match. eye-catching strike that em- Although their eighth- from two sets behind to win. “a big opportunity” to reach a It also means there will be “It was great tennis from both phasised why Arsenal are so placed finish in the Premier “I actually looked at the score- first Slam final. a Grand Slam champion other of us,” said Thiem, whose atten- desperate for the club captain League ranked as Arsenal’s board when I was down two sets “I made the semi-finals here. than Djokovic, Nadal or Federer tion now turns to Zverev. to sign an extension to the con- lowest final position since to love,” Zverev said. I know that is a good result, is a for the first time since Switzer- “We have such a great friend- tract which expires at the end 1995, Arteta had little to do “I was like, ‘I can’t believe it. good performance, but now in land’s Stan Wawrinka won the ship and rivalry. It’s really amaz- of the season. with that after taking charge I’m playing in a semi-final, I’m this moment it’s tough,” he told third of his tennis majors at the ing thing that we will face off Gunners boss Arteta had in December following the dis- supposed to be the favourite and reporters. US Open in 2016. against each other in a Slam good news for fans concerned mal reign of Unai Emery. I have no chance, I’m playing Zverev becomes the first Thiem, ranked third in the final,” he added.
Kragh Andersen wins stage Hamilton on Tuscan GP pole, Mercedes lock out front row 14, Roglic retains Tour lead AFP | Monza ewis Hamilton claimed a Lrecord-increasing 95th pole position yesterday when he outpaced Mercedes team- mate Valtteri Bottas to seize the 7 poles have been errned by prime grid position in qualifying Lewis Hamilton in eight for Sunday’s inaugural Tuscan races this season Grand Prix. It was the series leader and six-time champion’s seventh pole in eight races this year as place grid penalty for his brush Mercedes continued their dom- with Kimi Raikkonen on Fri- inant run to nine poles out of day, qualified sixth ahead of his nine this season with an eighth Racing Point teammate Lance consecutive front row lockout. Stroll, Daniel Ricciardo of Re- “It’s been a really tough nault, Carlos Sainz of McLaren Lewis Hamilton steers his car during qualifying weekend, if I’m honest,” said and Ocon. Hamilton. “Firstly, this track run to Turn One tomorrow and en, Eight and Nine at 170-180 On a glorious day in the Tus- is phenomenal -- it’s a really the headwind could help me mph and the G-force we’re pull- can hills, the air temperature challenging circuit and you saw there.” ing is insane -- it gets more and was 29 degrees Celsius and the Valtteri was quicker than me more as you go through. track 46 as Q1 began with Bot- Sunweb rider Denmark’s Soren Kragh Andersen soloes to stage 14 victory all day yesterday and even this Ferrari escape embarrassment “Valtteri did a great job push- tas topping Hamilton by almost AFP | Paris by-loving Clermont-Ferrand morning. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ing me, so I’m really, really hap- three-tenths, leaving Verstap- for a tricky run over five small “But I’ve been working hard was third ahead of his team- py to be on pole.” pen adrift by half a second in hills on a hot day with Peter in the background to improve mate Alex Albon with Charles Leclerc said he was surprised third. enmark’s Soren Kragh Sagan’s Bora team leading pro- on my lines and set up and the Leclerc claiming fifth for Fer- and delighted. Perez was fifth behind Albon DAndersen of the Sunweb ceedings as the Slovak target- engineers and mechanics did a rari, as they celebrate their “I’m very happy with the lap with Leclerc in sixth while, in team soloed to victory after a ed winning a bunch sprint in great job, so finally I got the lap 1000th Grand Prix at their own overall,” he said. “P5 is higher the drop zone, Vettel scrambled frantic run into Lyon on stage Lyon. that I needed.” circuit. than our expectations, so we’re through to Q2 in his Ferrari to 14 of the Tour de France yes- With a perilous inner-city Bottas had been fastest in all “I didn’t expect to fight for very happy. Monza and Spa dump last Sunday’s Monza win- terday. finish it was Andersen, how- three practice sessions, but he pole, but overall this has been were very disappointing. ner Pierre Gasly into 16th. Slovenian Primoz Roglic fin- ever, who sprung a lightning was unable to maintain his su- a promising weekend,” said the “The balance was good today That meant the Frenchman ished with an elite group of attack in the final kilometre periority over Hamilton in the Dutchman. “We have bounced and gave me confidence and in was eliminated along with An- race contenders a few seconds to clinch a second win for his decisive hour albeit that his sec- back well from Monza where the end we made it happen. tonio Giovinazzi of Alfa Romeo, behind the Dane to retain the team this week after Marc ond run was affected by yellow it was tricky so, at the end, to “I think it helps that we had the two Williams of George lead in the overall standings Hirschi’s solo win on Thurs- flags after Esteban Ocon spun in be third here...We can be happy experience of the track in FP1, Russell and Nicholas Latifi and ahead of a major mountain test day. his Renault. with that. but onwards, all the guys are F1 Haas’s Kevin Magnussen. on Sunday. Sagan came in fifth as the “The yellow flag definitely “This track is amazing to drivers and can get up to speed Lando Norris then missed out “We pulled it off, it’s the kind bunch sprinted to the line, but hampered me – I had more time drive and qualifying was really quickly. There’s a good oppor- on the top 10 shootout along of thing you dream of,” Ander- Ireland’s Sam Bennett stays to come, but didn’t get the op- something special.” tunity tomorrow, but there was with Daniil Kvyat of Alpha Tau- sen said at the line. ahead of the seven-time Tour portunity to do it,” said Bottas. Hamilton agreed. quite a lot of cars that had better ri, Kimi Raikkonen of Alfa Ro- The 158-strong peloton left de France points winner in the “It’s disappointing as I’ve been “The track is crazy,” he said. race pace on Friday.” meo, Vettel and Romain Gros- a carnival atmosphere in rug- race for the green jersey. quick all weekend. It’s a long “You go through Turns Six, Sev- Sergio Perez, who faces a one- jean of Haas. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 11
Al-Hawaj Group joins forces with BRAVE CF Aliskerov nearing title for Kombat Kingdom shot in Middleweight KHK Dagestan’s Ikram Aliskerov will have the opportunity to secure a title shot in his return to the BRAVE CF
Ikram Aliskerov has been• recognized as one of the best Middleweight fighters in the world
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ne of the biggest figures in HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s pro- TDT | Manama O Retail & Distribution, Fashion ject in Dagestan, Ikram Alisker- Retail, Consumer Electronics ov, the captain of the KHK Dag- RAVE Combat Federation & Home Appliances, Educa- estan team, will have the op - Bwill be supported by one of tion to Hospitality. portunity to secure a title shot the biggest Bahraini business- As is the case with BRAVE in his return to the BRAVE CF es, the Al Hawaj Group. The Combat Federation, who has action. He has been recognized organization will return to its identified some of the finest as one of the best Middleweight home in Bahrain for a series of martial artists on the globe and fighters in the world, which was Ikram Aliskerov celebrates after a bout three historic events that will consistently brings them to the proved again in his last fight. put the entire world on notice. Kingdom, Al Hawaj Group has After returning from Welter- is Tiuliulin at BRAVE CF 41, on decisively. in the region. The Kombat Kingdom series made it its mission to bring weight after two fights (with Sep-tember 17th, in the King- Owner of the record for most Named as an unofficial cap- will put together fighters from top products in the globe to one victory and his lone pro - dom of Bahrain. Another win BRAVE CF Middleweight di- tain for the KHK Dagestan team, different parts of the world Bahrain and give its people fes-sional defeat), Aliskerov for him will propel him to the vision, Ikram feels as the un- he has been taking care of some and will be watched by the the best the world has to offer. dominated Diego Gonzalez in top of the list of challengers to crowned champion, but a nice parts of training for younger entire globe as the Kingdom of Now, two juggernauts of the main event of BRAVE CF 33, the winner of the main event, and shiny belt will make all the fighters, some of whom will Bahrain once again puts itself Bahrain business will join in Saudi Arabia, to return to between champion Daniel Gau- difference for the sambo world also be in action at the Kombat in the centre of the martial arts forces to make sure that the winning ways and re-establish cho and challenger Mohammad champion, who has been in - Kingdom series, such as Mag- atmosphere. Kombat Kingdom has an ev- himself as a force to be reckoned Fakhreddine. Aliskerov will cer- spiring the youth back home omed Idrisov and Abdulmanap Established in 1942, the erlasting impact in the sports with at 185 pounds (84 kg). tainly be looking with interest at through the KHK Dagestan pro- Magomedov, who make their group has business interests community across the King- The Russian powerhouse the main event of BRAVE CF 41, gram and has become a father professional debuts after stellar in several areas such as Luxury dom and beyond. will meet his compatriot Den- especially if he beats Tiuliulin figure to many young fighters amateur careers.
American Zach Makovsky begins Muhammad Mokaev vs Jamie Kelly road to BRAVE CF gold in Bahrain official for BRAVE CF 43, in Bahrain TDT | Manama Zach Makovsky will • he hottest prospect in face Abdul Hussein TMixed Martial Arts is in the first round of set for a quick turnaround as the tournament BRAVE Combat Federation, the fastest-growing MMA promo- TDT | Manama tion in the world, confirmed that Muhammad Mokaev will face Jamie Kelly at BRAVE CF ach Makovsky is the most 43, less than two months after Zexperienced contestant for his debut. the BRAVE CF Flyweight tour- Mokaev is a two-time ama- nament. At BRAVE CF 42, he will teur world champion under the descend upon the Kingdom of International Mixed Martial Bahrain for the first time in Arts Federation (IMMAF) and search of the biggest prize - boasts an undefeated amateur the BRAVE CF belt. A worldwide record of 23 wins and no losses. name and a staple of the Fly- Zach Makovsky looks on during a bout Both of Mokaev’s IMMAF ti- weight division in MMA, ‘’Fun world champion. tles were won in the Kingdom Size’’ has fought for different Zach has multiple titles in of Bahrain, to where he now promotions throughout his and outside of MMA - he was the heads back as a professional, career but is now focused on FILA grappling world champion with only 4-ounce gloves and a getting his name on the history in 2011, and has several acco- mouthguard, with no shin pads papers as the first-ever BRAVE KNOW WHAT lades in wrestling at university or ex-tra protection. CF Flyweight world champion. level in the United States. Mokaev’s transition to The fastest-growing MMA or- His opponent also comes in professional MMA has been ganization in the world is pro- Zach Makovsky has with a heavy pedigree, as Hus- highly anticipated by fans ducing a eight-man tournament sein was a world champion as and media that followed his to determine its first champion multiple titles in and an amateur in the IMMAF tour- steps through the amateur in the weight-class, and has put outside of MMA - he nament and is riding a three- forth some of the biggest names was the FILA grappling fight win streak after losing his ranks. The 20-year-old Eng- an undefeated pro-record of in the division for the biggest world champion in only pro fight in his BRAVE CF land-based athlete turned pro three wins and no losses. All tournament of 2020. Aside from 2011, and has several debut. in August, when he faced Glenn of his victories came by way of Zach, BRAVE CF has named the accolades in wrestling On September 24th, Zach McVeigh and won via unani- knockout. likes of Jose Torres, Sean San- at university level in the will have the chance to prove 23 mous decision, with a dominant BRAVE CF 43 takes place in tella, and Velimurad Alkhasov he belongs on the international bouts have been won by performance. the Kingdom of Bahrain on Oc- as participants, high-lighting United States stage and a win over Abdul will Muhammad Mokaev who “The Punisher”, as he’s also tober 1st and is the last of three the best of the best at Flyweight. experience will be the differ- not only mean a spot in the sem- boasts an undefeated known, will test his striking consecutive events scheduled Makovsky faces Abdul Hus- ence-maker against a much ifinals of the tournaments, but amateur record skills against the knockout by BRAVE Combat Federation sein in the first round of the younger opponent, who is also a warning shot for all Fly- artist Ja-mie Kelly, from the for the “Kombat Kingdom” se- tournament and hopes his known for being an amateur weights in the BRAVE CF roster. United Kingdom. Kelly holds ries.
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