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Friday, August 25, 2017 Issue No. 7484 Today’s Weather 200 Fils Max Min www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh 41°C 32°C 8P06 x Pessimism as Kushner holds Mideast talks Jérusalem hite House aide Jared Kushner held talks onW the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Thursday with the aim of restarting long-stalled peace efforts, but pessimism was high over US President Donald Trump’s pledge to reach the “ultimate deal”. Qatar closes Chad embassy in retaliation The weapons and explo- Doha sives seized from residential atar’s foreign ministry areas in Demistan, Karzakan, yesterday said it was Malkiya and Dar Kulaib Qclosing Chad’s embassy in villages Doha and ordered all staff to leave the emirate within three days.

P 19 7 arrested, terror Privacy is a fundamental right in India P cell dismantled 23 DT News Network and a fugitive living in Iran. to arrest two more members of quantities of explosives from to chemicals and ready-to- Bahrain lose to Manama The arrested are: Hassan the terror cell. They are: Sayed residential areas of Demistan, use bombs, automatic and s part of counter- Maki Abas Hassan, 27; Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, Karzakan, Malkiya and Dar other homemade weapons, Brazil terrorism operations, the Mahmood Mohammed Ali 26; and Sadiq Mohammed Kulaib villages that were electric detonators, grenades Aauthorities have dismantled Mulla Salem Al Bahrani, Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, used as workshops to make and ammunition, the a 10-member terror cell and 33; Zainab Maki Abas, 34; both drivers bombs and store materials authorities said. The case has arrested seven of them for Ameen Habeeb Ali Jassim, 32; The arrested have close for the purpose, authorities been referred to the Public suspected involvement in Hussain Mohammed Hussain links with Ahmed Dawood, said. 127kg of high-grade Prosecutor after the General terrorist acts led by 31-year- Khamees, 39; Hassan Atiyah whose nationality was explosives and bomb-making Directorate of Criminal old Hussein Ali Ahmed Mohammed Saleh, 37; and revoked and is sentenced to materials were seized from Investigation & Forensic Dawood, a top leader of Saraya Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed life imprisonment in three these villages, including more Science carried out the legal Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Hassan Dhaif, 27. terror cases. The authorities than 24kg of C4, TATP and proceedings. Al Wafa Islamic Movement Investigation is in progress have also seized large nitro cellulose, in addition (More on Pages 2-3)

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Ronaldo named Ameen Habeeb Ali Zainab Maki Abas Hassan Maki Abas Hussain Mohammed Hussain Ibrahim Hassan Atiyah Mahmood Player of the year Jassim Hassan Hussain Khamees Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Ali Mulla 2 Friday, August 25, 2017 Arrested members

Weapons and explosives seized

DT News Network Manama The authorities have disclosed the details of the seven members of a terrorist cell who have been arrested in a counter-terror operation. The suspected members were acting under instructions from Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, leader of Saraya Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Al Wafa Islamic Movement and a Bahraini fugitive living in Iran. Details of the arrested

Hassan Maki Abas Hassan, 27 Mahmood Mohammed Ali Mulla Salem Al Bahrani, 33 A worker with close links to Dawood and a the key suspect who was An Arabic teacher who in-charge of bomb-making for trained key suspect Saraya Al Ashtar, including bombs Hassan Maki Abas seized on March 13, 2017. Hassan in bomb-making. is suspected to be the key bomb Hassan Maki received maker who set up a warehouse a bag containing to keep materials smuggled from a Kalashnikov and abroad. He was also involved in the cases explosives from him related to making and possessing bombs and had been and kept it for some time before involved in transporting and making bombs since returning it. He was arrested on arrival in 2013. He had also received training in making bombs. Bahrain from Lebanon.

Zainab Maki Abas, 34 She is accused of hiding the bags containing explosives and the Kalashnikov belonging to her brother Hassan Maki Abas in her house in Malkiya before his arrest. She then asked her husband Ameen Habeeb Ali to move them from the house. Two more to be arrested DT News Network Manama nvestigation is in progress Ito arrest two more members of the cell: Sayed Hadi Hassan Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed Majeed Radhi, 26; and Sadiq Hassan Dhaif, 27 Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, both drivers. A worker recruited by Hassan Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Maki Abas, who received Radhi, 26, was convicted and transported bomb- and wanted in cases of making material to terrorism, including the use of Sadiq Mohammed Sayed Hadi Hassan different areas, including explosives, endangering lives, Sadiq Mohammed arson, making and possessing Karzakan and Demistan. attempt to murder, arson, and Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, bombs, endangering public He also temporarily stored making and possessing bombs was convicted and wanted in vehicles and vandalising some material in his house. to carry out terrorist acts. cases of terrorism, including communication facilities. 4 Friday, August 25, 2017 PM restructures Disability Welfare Minister hails Committee, QAA Advisory Board Bahraini media Manama of Works, Municipalities is Royal Highness Prince Affairs and Urban Planning. Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa 13) Dr. Dunya Ahmed Abdullah, Hthe Prime Minister yesterday representative of the Supreme announced the restructuring Council of Women. of the High Committee for 14) Waleed Ali Al Thawadi, Disabled Persons’ Welfare representative of the Ministry Affairs. of Information Affairs. As per an edit issued, the 15) Yousef Ahmed Mohammed committee will be restructured Ibrahim, representative of the under the chairmanship of the Civil Service Bureau. Minister of Labour and Social 16) Nawar Abdullah Al Mattawa, Development. representative of the The duration of the committee Ministry of Youth and Sports members will be two renewable Affairs. Manama expected to play in responding to the social system of GCC peoples, years and the members will elect its 17) Abdullah Baqer Hassan Baqer, nformation Affairs Minister, Ali allegations, fallacies and fabricated and even the Arab people to which vice chairman in the first meeting of representative of Bahrain bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi reports disseminated by biased everyone is proud to belong. the committee. Chamber of Commerce and yesterdayI lauded the patriotic role and tendentious media against the He asserted that the “poisonous” The Minister of Labour and Social Industry. played by the Bahraini media in Kingdom of Bahrain,” he said. pens in the Qatari media have been Development and the ministers 18) Shaikh Mohammed bin defending national and Arab issues, “The reports and coverage by trying to exploit the current crisis each according to his domain have Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, professionally and objectively. the national media in Bahrain are to drive wedges between GCC been tasked to implement this representative of Bahrain The minister also voiced deep not directed in any way against peoples, and try to show that what Edict effective from the date of its Sports Association for the pride in the Qatari citizens, being the brothers in the State of Qatar, is happening is directed against the issuance, and to be published in the Disabled. the cornerstones of the social system but against Qatar’s terrorism- Qatari people, without paying heed Official Gazette. 19) Jassim Mohammed Sayadi, of the peoples of Gulf Cooperation supporting policies and in response to the keenness of the leadership on representative of Bahrain Council (GCC) countries. to the false accusations made by the security, stability and interests The new members are: Parents and Friends of the Meeting the representatives its media, particularly Al-Jazeera of the brotherly Qatari people, as 1) Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa Disabled Society. from the Bahraini Press and media, channel.” clearly reflected in the royal order Al Khalifa, representative 20) Adel Sultan Al Mattawa, including editors-in-chief of The Bahraini media are also to ensure easy procedures for joint of the National Institution representative of Bahrain local newspapers and columnists, exposing Qatar’s media policy families and to take humanitarian for Services to the International Mobility Centre. Al-Rumaihi extended sincere which has, for years, strove to cases into consideration. Disabled. thanks to journalists and media distort facts in the Kingdom of Al-Rumaihi re-affirmed the 2) Shaikha Ayesha bint Ali Al Separately, as per another edict professionals in Bahrain, stressing Bahrain by disseminating false and national fundamentals on which Khalifa, representative of the issued, HRH the Premier appointed that they have set the example baseless accusations under shiny, Bahrain’s cultural and humanitarian Ministry of Labour and Social and reappointed members of in loyalty, national belonging misleading and inaccurate pretexts, message is based, which has turned Development. the Advisory Board of National and patriotism thanks to their such as freedom of expression and the kingdom, throughout history, 3) Badriya Yousef Al Jeeb, Authority for Qualification & unwavering keenness on national, opinion and inclusive opinions, he into a beacon of freedom, tolerance, representative of the Ministry Quality Assurance in Education Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) added. peaceful and mutual acceptance. of Labour and Social and Training (QQA) and Arab unity. The minister affirmed the pride He stressed that Bahrain, Development. The following members have “What the national press and of Bahrain –leaders, government while proud of its GCC and Arab 4) Asmahan Yousef Al-Siaud, been reappointed as members media outlets are doing is exactly and people- in the Qatari people dimensions, contributes effectively representative of the Ministry of the QAA’s Advisory Board: the patriotic role that they are who represents a cornerstone in to the global humanitarian message. of Labour and Social Soha Mohammed AlKooheji, Development representative of the Ministry of 5) Ahmed Jaffar Al Hayeki, Education, Dr. Mona Mohammed representative of the Ministry Al Balushi, representative of the of Labour and Social Council of Higher Education, Jamal Ombudsman investigating Development Abdulaziz Al Alawi, representative 6) Mohammed Rashid of the Civil Service Bureau, Al-Souwaidi, representative and Dr. Bassam Mohammed allegations of sexual assault of the Ministry of Foreign Al Hamad, a member from the Affairs. governmental universities. The Manama such allegations, if founded, will although no official complaint has 7) Khalid Mahmoud Al-Saeedi, duration of their membership he Independent Ombudsman result in strict adherence to the law been filed in this regard. Council of representative of the Ministry in the committee will be four for the National Security Agency and guidelines governing professional Representatives First Deputy Speaker of Education. years. (NSA)T yesterday met the husband behaviour. Ali Al Aradi and Member Khalid Al 8) Naseem Ahmed Al-Jebel, The edict also stipulated the of Ebtisam Al Saegh as part of an The case was opened proactively by Shaer attended the meeting. repreentative of the Ministry appointment of Ahmed Jaffar ongoing investigation into the the NSA Ombudsman to investigate Al Rumaihi stressed that while of Housing. Miftah, representative of the allegations of mistreatment and claims of violations. As part of the NSA has the right to take legal action 9) Dr. Rehab Marzouq Al Ministry of Labour and Social sexual assault doing rounds on social investigation, NSA has dispatched against those behind any baseless Marzouq, representative of the Development as a member in the media channels. investigators and commenced allegation, the Public Prosecution is Ministry of Health. Advisory Board of the National Reports circulating on various interviews with relevant parties. the investigating body and people 10) Ibrahim Yousef Al Jowder, Authority for Qualification social media channels also raised The investigators also gathered and with evidence should submit it to representative of the Ministry Assurance in Education and concerns regarding the condition of reviewed documents and material it, instead of posting allegations on of Works, Municipalities Training and the duration of his Bahraini national Ebtisam Al-Saegh, such as arrest records, statements, websites and on social media, which Affairs and Urban Planning. membership in the committee will who is under trial in a terror case. and CCTV footage from the point is in itself a crime punishable under 11) Abdulhassan Ali Abdulhassan, be four years. Responding to the reports, the of arrest. Article 364 and 365 of the Penal Code representative of the Ministry The chairman of QAA has husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh said Separately, National Security that stipulates a jail term and a fine. of Works, Municipalities been tasked to implement this that he had been very upset with Agency (NSA) Inspector-General Ebtisam Al-Saegh’s husband Affairs and Urban Planning. Edict effective from the date of the allegations that his wife had Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al appreciated the NSA’s initiative and 12) Maha Khalifa Hamada, its issuance, which will also be been raped, something she had not Rumaihi held discussions with the resolve to probe all complaints and representative of the Ministry published in the Official Gazette. mentioned to him at any point. husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh to find praised the Inspector-General for his The NSA Ombudsman said that out the truth behind such reports, assurance to protect rights. 4 Friday, August 25, 2017 Friday, August 25, 2017 5

DT News Network PM restructures [email protected] Manama Unpaid salary: rotests by the ex-employees of a construction Disability Welfare Minister hails Pcompany over unpaid wages took a more intense turn yesterday with the workers now claiming that the company has misled the ministry by making false claims, including that on payment assurances. Committee, QAA According to the protesting workers, the company Workers owners did so to get rid of the travel placed on them by the court for failing to clear the dues it owes to suppliers. Bahraini media “He is trying to get the travel ban removed,” a Advisory Board protesting worker told DT News adding: “If the ban is lifted he might leave and will not return to the Manama of Works, Municipalities Kingdom.” is Royal Highness Prince Affairs and Urban Planning. claim The company owners, according to the workers, HKhalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa 13) Dr. Dunya Ahmed Abdullah, assured the Ministry of Labour and Social Development the Prime Minister yesterday representative of the Supreme that they had paid salaries to majority of their employees announced the restructuring Council of Women. and rest of them were given assurances. of the High Committee for 14) Waleed Ali Al Thawadi, However, one of the protesting workers, on condition Disabled Persons’ Welfare representative of the Ministry of anonymity, told DT News that they were given “no Affairs. of Information Affairs. company such assurances.” As per an edit issued, the 15) Yousef Ahmed Mohammed The company has paid salaries to 35 of their Bahraini committee will be restructured Ibrahim, representative of the employees and given assurances to some of the under the chairmanship of the Civil Service Bureau. expatriates staff members, “but most of us didn’t receive Minister of Labour and Social 16) Nawar Abdullah Al Mattawa, any thing,”claimed the protesting workers. Development. representative of the “In fact, they even refused to speak to us,” a protesting The duration of the committee Ministry of Youth and Sports misled worker said adding: “Every attempt to communicate members will be two renewable Affairs. Manama expected to play in responding to the social system of GCC peoples, with them failed.” years and the members will elect its 17) Abdullah Baqer Hassan Baqer, nformation Affairs Minister, Ali allegations, fallacies and fabricated and even the Arab people to which The workers also told DT News that they were even vice chairman in the first meeting of representative of Bahrain Ibin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi reports disseminated by biased everyone is proud to belong. refused entry to the company premises when tried the committee. Chamber of Commerce and yesterday lauded the patriotic role and tendentious media against the He asserted that the “poisonous” reaching the officials for clarifications. The Minister of Labour and Social Industry. played by the Bahraini media in Kingdom of Bahrain,” he said. pens in the Qatari media have been “So it is quite astonishing that they even make such Development and the ministers 18) Shaikh Mohammed bin defending national and Arab issues, “The reports and coverage by trying to exploit the current crisis authorities claims,” an ex-employee said each according to his domain have Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, professionally and objectively. the national media in Bahrain are to drive wedges between GCC “We are looking for a clear response on our payments.” been tasked to implement this representative of Bahrain The minister also voiced deep not directed in any way against peoples, and try to show that what “We understand the financial difficulties they are Edict effective from the date of its Sports Association for the pride in the Qatari citizens, being the brothers in the State of Qatar, is happening is directed against the in, but we need at least to be informed about their issuance, and to be published in the Disabled. the cornerstones of the social system but against Qatar’s terrorism- Qatari people, without paying heed The protest which was held last Thursday at Andalus Garden (file) intentions,” the protesting workers said. Official Gazette. 19) Jassim Mohammed Sayadi, of the peoples of Gulf Cooperation supporting policies and in response to the keenness of the leadership on representative of Bahrain Council (GCC) countries. to the false accusations made by the security, stability and interests The new members are: Parents and Friends of the Meeting the representatives its media, particularly Al-Jazeera of the brotherly Qatari people, as 1) Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa Disabled Society. from the Bahraini Press and media, channel.” clearly reflected in the royal order Al Khalifa, representative 20) Adel Sultan Al Mattawa, including editors-in-chief of The Bahraini media are also to ensure easy procedures for joint of the National Institution representative of Bahrain local newspapers and columnists, exposing Qatar’s media policy families and to take humanitarian CONDENDED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION for the six months ended 30 June 2017 Retail Bank, Bahrain for Services to the International Mobility Centre. Al-Rumaihi extended sincere which has, for years, strove to cases into consideration. Licensed by the CBB as a Conventional Retail Bank and a Wholesale Bank Disabled. thanks to journalists and media distort facts in the Kingdom of Al-Rumaihi re-affirmed the CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2) Shaikha Ayesha bint Ali Al Separately, as per another edict professionals in Bahrain, stressing Bahrain by disseminating false and national fundamentals on which as at 30 June 2017 for the six months ended 30 June 2017 for the six months ended 30 June 2017 30 June 2017 31 December 2016 30 June 2017 30 June 2016 30 June 2017 30 June 2016 Khalifa, representative of the issued, HRH the Premier appointed that they have set the example baseless accusations under shiny, Bahrain’s cultural and humanitarian Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (audited) Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) Ministry of Labour and Social and reappointed members of in loyalty, national belonging misleading and inaccurate pretexts, message is based, which has turned Assets Interest income 15,596 14,593 Profit for the period 5,986 3,331 Development. the Advisory Board of National and patriotism thanks to their such as freedom of expression and the kingdom, throughout history, Cash and balances at central banks 60,442 46,361 Interest expense (2,757) (1,973) Other comprehensive income Due from other entities of the Head Office 14,524 43,121 Net interest income 12,839 12,620 Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: 3) Badriya Yousef Al Jeeb, Authority for Qualification & unwavering keenness on national, opinion and inclusive opinions, he into a beacon of freedom, tolerance, Deposits and amounts due from banks 42,569 38,807 representative of the Ministry Quality Assurance in Education Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) added. peaceful and mutual acceptance. Investment securities 165,051 177,374 Fee and commission income 6,425 4,555 Net change in fair value of available-for-sale investments 222 990 Derivative financial instruments 15,491 15,954 Fee and commission expense (578) (421) Total other comprehensive income for the period 222 990 of Labour and Social and Training (QQA) and Arab unity. The minister affirmed the pride He stressed that Bahrain, Loans and advances to customers 460,761 472,454 Net fee and commission income 5,847 4,134 Property, equipment and software 4,070 4,187 Total comprehensive income for the period 6,208 4,321 Development. The following members have “What the national press and of Bahrain –leaders, government while proud of its GCC and Arab Other assets 21,431 9,462 Net trading income 2,519 (902) Total assets 784,339 807,720 Other operating income 226 187 4) Asmahan Yousef Al-Siaud, been reappointed as members media outlets are doing is exactly and people- in the Qatari people dimensions, contributes effectively CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Liabilities Total operating income 21,431 16,039 representative of the Ministry of the QAA’s Advisory Board: the patriotic role that they are who represents a cornerstone in to the global humanitarian message. Due to other entities of the Head Office 26,341 34,719 for the six months ended 30 June 2017 of Labour and Social Soha Mohammed AlKooheji, Derivative financial instruments 18,392 19,891 Staff costs 5,673 5,497 Deposits and amounts due to banks 30,791 35,442 Depreciation and amortisation 233 220 30 June 2017 30 June 2016 Customers accounts 630,876 641,537 Development representative of the Ministry of Premises and equipment costs 448 424 Bahraini Dinars 000’s (reviewed) (reviewed) Other liabilities 26,167 25,796 Other operating expenses 6,986 5,653 5) Ahmed Jaffar Al Hayeki, Education, Dr. Mona Mohammed Total liabilities 732,567 757,385 Operating activities representative of the Ministry Al Balushi, representative of the Total operating expenses 13,340 11,794 Profit for the period 5,986 3,331 Head Office funds Adjustments for non-cash items and other adjustments of Labour and Social Council of Higher Education, Jamal Ombudsman investigating Capital 10,743 10,743 Operating profit before impairment losses 8,091 4,245 included in the profit: Retained earnings 5,986 4,771 Depreciation and amortisation 233 220 Development Abdulaziz Al Alawi, representative Other reserves 35,043 34,821 Impairment losses on loans and advances and other credit risk provisions (2,105) (914) Amortisation of discount on investment securities (1,394) (934) 6) Mohammed Rashid of the Civil Service Bureau, Total Head Office funds 51,772 50,335 Net Impairment provisions for loans and advances and other Profit for the period 5,986 3,331 Al-Souwaidi, representative and Dr. Bassam Mohammed Total liabilities and Head Office funds 784,339 807,720 credit risk provisions 2,039 895 allegations of sexual assault Dividend and other income received from equity investment (221) (179) of the Ministry of Foreign Al Hamad, a member from the CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN HEAD OFFICE FUNDS Net cash generated before changes in operating assets Affairs. governmental universities. The Manama such allegations, if founded, will although no official complaint has for the six months ended 30 June 2017 and liabilities 6,643 3,333 7) Khalid Mahmoud Al-Saeedi, duration of their membership he Independent Ombudsman result in strict adherence to the law been filed in this regard. Council of Bahraini Dinars 000’s Balances with central banks (mandatory cash reserve) 408 (77) representative of the Ministry in the committee will be four for the National Security Agency and guidelines governing professional Representatives First Deputy Speaker Other reserves Due from other entities of the Head Office (88) (29) T Deposits and amounts due from banks 4,815 (6,332) of Education. years. (NSA) yesterday met the husband behaviour. Ali Al Aradi and Member Khalid Al 2017 (reviewed) Capital Retained earnings General reserve Available-for- sale reserve Total Loans and advances to customers 9,654 10,622 At 1 January 2017 10,743 4,771 34,056 765 50,335 Accrued interest receivable and other assets (11,506) (2,871) 8) Naseem Ahmed Al-Jebel, The edict also stipulated the of Ebtisam Al Saegh as part of an The case was opened proactively by Shaer attended the meeting. Comprehensive income for the period Due to other entities of the Head Office 2,492 (11,244) repreentative of the Ministry appointment of Ahmed Jaffar ongoing investigation into the the NSA Ombudsman to investigate Al Rumaihi stressed that while Profit for the period - 5,986 - - 5,986 Deposits and amounts due to banks (4,651) (36,139) Other comprehensive income Customers accounts (10,661) (5,070) of Housing. Miftah, representative of the allegations of mistreatment and claims of violations. As part of the NSA has the right to take legal action Fair value reserve: Accrued interest payable and other liabilities (1,128) (2,185) 9) Dr. Rehab Marzouq Al Ministry of Labour and Social sexual assault doing rounds on social investigation, NSA has dispatched against those behind any baseless Net change in fair value of available-for-sale reserve - - - 222 222 Net cash used in operating activities (4,022) (49,992) Total comprehensive income for the period - 5,986 - 222 6,208 Marzouq, representative of the Development as a member in the media channels. investigators and commenced allegation, the Public Prosecution is Investing activities Amounts remitted to Head Office during the period - (4,771) - - (4,771) Purchase of available-for-sale investment securities (31,061) (77,503) Ministry of Health. Advisory Board of the National Reports circulating on various interviews with relevant parties. the investigating body and people At 30 June 2017 10,743 5,986 34,056 987 51,772 Maturity of available-for-sale investment securities 45,000 75,667 10) Ibrahim Yousef Al Jowder, Authority for Qualification social media channels also raised The investigators also gathered and with evidence should submit it to Dividend and other income received from equity investment 221 179 Other reserves Purchase of property and equipment (116) (55) Available-for- representative of the Ministry Assurance in Education and concerns regarding the condition of reviewed documents and material it, instead of posting allegations on 2016 (reviewed) Capital Retained earnings General reserve sale reserve Total Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities 14,044 (1,712) of Works, Municipalities Training and the duration of his Bahraini national Ebtisam Al-Saegh, such as arrest records, statements, websites and on social media, which At 1 January 2016 10,743 (441) 34,056 12 44,370 Financing activities Comprehensive income for the period Amounts remitted to Head Office (4,771) - Affairs and Urban Planning. membership in the committee will who is under trial in a terror case. and CCTV footage from the point is in itself a crime punishable under Profit for the period - 3,331 - - 3,331 Net cash used in financing activities (4,771) - 11) Abdulhassan Ali Abdulhassan, be four years. Responding to the reports, the of arrest. Article 364 and 365 of the Penal Code Other comprehensive income Increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during Fair value reserve: the period 5,251 (51,704) representative of the Ministry The chairman of QAA has husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh said Separately, National Security that stipulates a jail term and a fine. Net change in fair value of available-for-sale reserve - - - 990 990 of Works, Municipalities been tasked to implement this that he had been very upset with Agency (NSA) Inspector-General Ebtisam Al-Saegh’s husband Total comprehensive income for the period - 3,331 - 990 4,321 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 70,329 106,285 Affairs and Urban Planning. Edict effective from the date of the allegations that his wife had Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al appreciated the NSA’s initiative and At 30 June 2016 10,743 2,890 34,056 1,002 48,691 Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 75,580 54,581 12) Maha Khalifa Hamada, its issuance, which will also be been raped, something she had not Rumaihi held discussions with the resolve to probe all complaints and Dr. Boutros Klink Shaikha Tareef Reviewed by: KPMG sc.com/bh representative of the Ministry published in the Official Gazette. mentioned to him at any point. husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh to find praised the Inspector-General for his Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Chief Financial Officer, Bahrain Public Accountants The NSA Ombudsman said that out the truth behind such reports, assurance to protect rights. 6 Friday, August 25, 2017 Sanad, Sehla Futsal League advance Action between Sanad and Zallaq DT News Network players, match officials and Manama organisers. anad Youth Centre Meanwhile, Salama defeated Zallaq Youth Ateeq, Head of the Girls’ SCentre in a penalty shootout Tournament Committee after the two teams played out has confirmed that the girls’ a 1-1 draw on the fourth day teams competitions will of the Round of 16 knockout begin today and expressed matches in the Fifth Khalid her appreciation to HH bin Hamad Futsal League for Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centres, People with Al Khalifa, First Deputy Disabilities and Girls (Khalid President of the Supreme 5) at the Khalifa Sports City Council for Youth and Sports Hall in Isa Town. and Honorary President of The win puts Sanad into Bahrain Sports Federation League Financial Committee Head Abdulla Al-Mutawwa appre- Ibrahim Al Qassab receives man of the match award the quarter-finals, despite for Disabilities for including ciates support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs the loss on penalties, Zallaq’s girls’ teams in this year’s Ali Al Noobi was adjudged league for the first time. as man of the match for his Six teams will compete in exceptional performance. this category divided into South Sehla Youth Centre two groups. Three matches also advanced to the quarter- will be held on the first day finals after edging Saar Club at 4.30pm between Team 3-2 thanks to a man of the Challenge and Team Will, match performance by striker followed at 5.15pm by Team Ibrahim Al Qassab who Will and Team Hope and netted a hat-trick. concluding at 6pm with The latest dignitary to Team Challenge and Team attend the matches was HH Dr. Hope. The top two teams in Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed each group will advance to Al Khalifa, International the semi-final knockout. Affairs Undersecretary in the The teams have been Ministry of Foreign Affairs named by the committee who also toured the different to reflect Shaikh Khalid’s Ras Rumman’s Qassim Hassan, one of the best sections and met with the humanitarian qualities. Action between South Sehla and Saar players in the league

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed in a group photo with players Friday, August 25, 2017 7 1.4m pilgrims arrive in Saudi before hajj Riyadh McDonalds to limit use compared with the same ore than 1.4 million period last year,” the state- Muslims have so far run Saudi Press Agency said, Marrived in Saudi Arabia for citing passport officials. the hajj, authorities said That includes more than ofNew York antibiotics in chicken Thursday, with the annual 400 Qatari pilgrims, local implemented before this date.” pilgrimage marked by the media reported. All Qatari cDonalds says it will start Scientists have for decades return of Iranians after pilgrims arrived through the Mglobally rolling back use Scientists have for decades argued argued there is a link between Tehran’s boycott last year. Salwa border crossing with of antibiotics in its chicken there is a link between antibiotic use antibiotic use in animals and More than two million Qatar. products from 2018 as part the dwindling effectiveness people are expected to The ministry added it of efforts to curb microbial in animals and the dwindling effective- of these drugs in human participate in this year’s hajj, was equipped to handle the resistance to drugs and the rise ness of these drugs in human medicine. medicine. a pillar of Islam that capable additional crowds after the of superbugs. Industrial-scale poultry Muslims must perform completion of expansion The decision follows a farmers often use antibiotics at least once in their lives, works at the Grand Mosque similar move undertaken in the new broiler chicken antibiotics for Europe only. not to treat outbreaks of disease which starts next week. in Mecca, the most revered US market in 2016. policy in markets around the The policy will be extended in their flocks but to prevent it “So far 1,313,946 pilgrims site in Islam. It applies to drugs that world,” the company said in a for Australia and Russia by the from occurring. have arrived by air, 79,501 More than 1.8 million are also used in human statement issued Wednesday. end of 2019, when the colistin Some also use the drugs to by land, and 12,477 by sea faithful took part in last medicine, called Highest By 2018, HPCIAs will be exception for Europe will be help birds gain weight more -- an increase of 33 percent year’s hajj. Priority Critically Important eliminated in broiler chicken made phased out. quickly. Certain antibiotics Antimicrobials (HPCIA) by for the Brazil, Canada, Japan, It will be fully implemented destroy bacteria in the gut, the World Health Organization South Korea, the US, and globally by January 2027, which means that the chicken (WHO). “Starting in 2018, we Europe. An exception will be although the firm said: “Our can convert feed to muscle 20 sailors dead after ship sinks will begin implementing a made for the antibiotic colistin goal is to have this policy faster. Basra and the bodies of four others he bodies of 20 Iraqi sailors found. The ministry said in a have been recovered after statement that 16 more bodies theirT ship sank following a were found when the ship collision off the country’s was raised. Iraqi authorities southern coast. The Al-Misbar have ordered the foreign vessel sank in Iraqi waters on Saturday impounded following the BNP PARIBAS – CONVENTIONAL RETAIL BANK – BAHRAIN BRANCH following the collision with collision, which took place in (Licensed as a Conventional Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain) a foreign-flagged vessel, after the Khor Abdullah maritime CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 which eight sailors were rescued canal between Iraq and Kuwait. Condensed interim statement of financial position Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income (continued) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) As at Six month period ended Missing Pets 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 2017 2016 2017 2016 (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ASSETS Profit/(loss) for the period 1,228 (234) Cash and balances with banks and the Central Bank 3,291 3,487 Other comprehensive income for the period Placements with banks 37,100 35,000 Due from other offices of the Bank 39,977 29,687 Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss: Available-for-sale financial assets 37,003 11,117 Fair value movement on available for sale investments (59) (56) Loans and advances to banks 12,067 13,475 Other reserve - 113 Loans and advances to customers 43,771 56,935 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 1,169 (177) Other assets 955 1,139 Property and equipment 90 116 Condensed interim statement of Cash Flow WIBER - Male Shih Tzu, age Total assets 174,254 150,956 (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) unknown, not wearing collar or LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUNDS LIABILITIES Six month period ended PRINCESA - Female, 3 yrs, not ID tag, cleaning men reported he 30 June 30 June Deposits from banks 2 - 2017 2016 wearing collar or ID tag, escaped was seen near a villa - went around Due to other offices of the Bank 37,382 37,259 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) from kitchen door, Riffa (Oasis asking neighbors, believed he Due to customers 81,534 59,626 Cash flows from operating activities 1,228 (234) Riffa Views), 2/8/17. 33223870 or was STOLEN, Hamad Town (near Other liabilities 16,400 16,304 Profit/(loss) for the period 33223840 Roundabout 5), 28/6/17. 33366097 Total liabilities 135,318 113,189 Adjustments for: HEAD OFFICE FUNDS Capital 2,700 2,700 Depreciation 26 23 Other reserve 1,397 1,397 Charge for termination indemnity - net 11 8 Fair value reserve 72 131 Impairment charge on loans and advances, banks - 2 Impairment (reversal)/charge on loans and advances, Unremitted profit 34,767 33,539 (34) 993 38,936 37,767 customers Total liabilities and Head Office funds 174,254 150,956 Impairment (reversal)/charge on guarantees (73) 133 1,158 925 Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars) Balances with banks and the Central Bank 190 (35) Six month period ended SULTAN - Male, 2 yrs, neutered, 30 June 30 June Loans and advances to banks 1,408 1,464 2017 2016 Loans and advances to customers 13,198 3,866 SIMBA - Male, 2 yrs, neutered, mostly white/ beige w darker patch (Unaudited) (Unaudited) slipped out kitchen door, not on back and mouth, likely not Due from other offices of the Bank 3,314 2,797 wearing collar or ID tag, Hamala wearing collar or ID, long sorted Interest income 1,461 1,361 Other assets 184 (597) (next to Hamala Hills), REWARD for story - but said to possibly be at a Interest expense (334) (190) Deposits from banks 2 29 safe return, 7/6/17. 39988333 or farm in Saar and can’t get straight Net interest income 1,127 1,171 Due to other offices of the Bank 123 (10,647) 39404422 answers, 21/4/17. 66339925 Income from securities 347 221 Due to customers 21,908 (40,135) Net fees and commissions 634 687 Other liabilities 158 405 Gain on derivatives and foreign exchange Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 41,643 (41,928) 6 2 transactions Cash flows from investing activities Total operating income 2,114 2,081 Purchase of property and equipment - (9) Staff costs (350) (498) (Purchase)/sale of investment securities (25,945) 2,000 Depreciation (26) (23) Net cash (used in)/generated from investing Premises related costs (53) (50) activities (25,945) 1,991 Other operating costs (564) (616) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 15,698 (39,937) Impairment charge on loans and advances, banks - (2) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the Impairment reversal/(charge) on loans and period 59,680 113,919 34 (993) LUKY - Male, Persian/Birman mix, 3 advances, customers Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 75,378 73,982 yrs, blue eyes, neutered, wearing blue MIA - Female Husky, 6 mos, brown Impairment reversal/(charge) on guarantees 73 (133) collar-no ID tag, usually comes back- and white w blue eyes, wearing pink was likely picked up by someone as collar - no ID, was frightened by Total operating expenses (886) (2,315) Profit/(loss) for the period 1,228 (234) S. Hari Abid Hussain week before someone was trying to stray dogs and ran away, last seen Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer - MEA catch him to take photo, Tala-Amwaj, in Jurdab being chased, 22/3/17. 7/6/17. 36139194 36366162 The above has been extracted from the reviewed condensed interim financial information. The auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers ME Limited, Kingdom of Bahrain, have expressed an unqualified review conclusion on 22/08/2017. 8 BUSINESS Friday, August 25, 2017 CBB Sukuk Al-Salam securities subscribed LIC International Manama issue, which begins on 23rd he Central Bank of August 2017 and matures Bahrain (CBB) announces on 22nd November 2017, is thatT the monthly issue of 2.36% compared to 2.30% for the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic the previous issue on 19th July securities, Sukuk Al-Salam, 2017. logs healthy growth has been subscribed by 100 per The Sukuk Al-Salam are cent. issued by the CBB on behalf Subscriptions worth BD43 of the Government of the million were received for the Kingdom of Bahrain. BD43m issue, which carries a This is issue No.196 maturity of 91 days. (BH00045240C5) of the short- The expected return on the term Sukuk Al-Salam series.

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Seen in the photograph are Directors of LIC International: V. K. Sharma, Chairman, LIC of India and LIC (International), Usha Aug 2017 Feb 2017 Jan 2017 Dec 2009 Feb 2009 Jan 2009 Feb 2016 Sangwan, Managing Director, LIC of India & Deputy Chairman, LIC (International), Abdulrahman Ali Alwazzan, Director, Intercol, Sources: Nielsen, Deadline.com Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS Rajesh Kandwal, CEO & Managing Director and other officials of LIC (International) and Intercol. Manama total First Premium Income Managing Director, LIC The profit as at Q2 is US$7.4m IC (International) achieved last year. In terms of India, Abdulrahman Ali with a growth of 9.5pc over Bahrain, the overseas arm of new policies written, the Alwazzan, Director, Intercol, last year. ofL Life Insurance Corporation growth was over 15pc. Rajesh Kandwal, CEO & MD, Board also said that with (LIC) said it has achieved total This was announced LIC (International) Bahrain. the appointment of P.K. First Premium Income of over during the 99th Meeting of In a statement, the board Arora as Signing Actuary US$288 million, registering a the Board of Directors of of directors said that the of the Company, the risk growth of over 20 per cent LIC (International) held at company crossed a landmark management framework The company, while Movenpick Hotel, Bahrain on of US$2 billion in terms of of the company will further reviewing its performance at 24th August 2017. assets, with first billion get strengthened and the the end of first seven months The meeting was attended achieved in the year 2013. Company shall also be of the year, said it crossed by V.K. Sharma, Chairman, The investment income able to launch innovative as at 15th August 2017, the LIC of India, Usha Sangwan, grew about 21pc to US$45.3m. products.

Samsung unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to mount a renewed challenge to Apple and its soon- to-come iPhone 8. The “phablet” was revealed at an event in New York City, which left some analysts underwhelmed by its lack of new features beyond a dual-lens camera for telephoto zoom -- already available on the iPhone7 Plus. Pre-orders Sales decline Smart speaker Samsung did not disclose Global smartphone sales saw Note 8 the price of the Note 8, a modest decline of 0.8 per- Samsung is also working on a cent in the second quarter of “Infinity” screens that which will hit shops on span edge-to-edge to smart speaker infused with Bixby September 15 but will be 2017. Samsung maintained that will take on home assis- top spot in the crowded field enhance the viewing of available for pre-orders video or help to juggle tant devices fielded by Amazon, starting Thursday. with a 23.3 percent market Google and Apple. share, while Apple held onto multiple tasks. second place with 12 percent. Bixby virtual assistant to compete with artificial intelligence in handsets “None of us will ever forget what hap- iPhone turns 10 powered by Apple or pened last year, but I will never forget Apple is expected to unveil a 10th anniversary version of Google-backed Android how millions of dedicated Note loyalists the iPhone in September. Reports say the new iPhone will software. stayed with us, so let me express my include a high-quality, edge-to-edge screen with a notch in Water and dust resist- deepest gratitude” the top for an extra camera supporting 3D facial recognition. ance, along with wire- - DJ Koh Some speculate that the back of the new handset will be less charging capability. Samsung president of mobile communications glass and will offer wireless charging. business DJ Koh Friday, August 25, 2017 BUSINESS 9 EU’s biggest refinery back on line Iran secures $9.4bn loan from Korea Mr President, we continue to support The Hague Tehran Ukraine and remain committed to urope’s biggest oil refinery has resumed operations after ran has secured an eight-billion euro credit line from South building the capacity of your armed Emost of its electricity supply was restored following a IKorea’s Eximbank, the Islamic republic’s biggest loan deal forces. Sanctions against Russia will devastating fire more than since its 2015 nuclear accord, the remain in place until three weeks ago, Shell said. The Iranian central bank announced. Moscow reverses the Rotterdam-based plant halted “The biggest contract since the actions that triggered production after a huge blaze atomic accord was signed with on July 29, which Shell said was South Korea’s Eximbank today them.” caused by a short-circuit. “We are for the amount of eight billion investigating the underlying cause euros ($9.4 billion),” said central Jim Mattis, of the short-circuit,” Shell said. bank governor Valiollah Seif. US Defence Secretary said after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Nandan Nilekani Dairy Queen has announced the back at expansion of its Bahrain operation with the opening of a new restau- rant in the Hoora. Infosys New Delhi Sikka had come under fire in recent nfosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani months from some of the founders of the will take over immediately as the company on issues related to corporate company’sI nonexecutive chairman, the governance and salary increases for its Indian software giant said yesterday, a top executives. move to calm investor unrest and steady “Over the last many months and the share price. quarters, we have all been besieged by His return comes in the wake of chief false, baseless, malicious and increasingly executive Vishal Sikka’s surprise decision personal attacks,” he said in his last Friday to quit amid tensions between resignation. the company’s board and its founders. Analysts said Nilekani’s return would U.S. Ambassador William Roebuck, International Dairy Queen President The turmoil saw shares plunge as help end “the risk of the distraction in the & CEO John Cainor and Jean Champagne during the inaugural ceremony. much as 15 percent in the past week. business” because of the internal conflict. Nilekani, one of the cofounders of the “It might even pave the way to attract “We are excited to be opening DQ in Hoora company, ran the business from 2002 to a good CEO going forward,” said a 2007 and remains highly respected in the Mumbai analyst who is not authorised to to serve the people in the nearby areas technology world. speak to the media. more effectively. We are excited to wel- He also led the implementation of Last month Infosys reported an a key government programme holding increase of 1.4 percent in consolidated net come our fans to enjoy our full menu of biometric data on over a billion people. profit year-on-year for the first quarter, delicious Grill items, and all our signature “Nandan is the ideal leader for marginally beating analysts’ expectations. and innovative treats including the latest Infosys at this stage in the company’s India became a back office to the development. His appointment will allow world in the early 2000s as companies addition, DQ Bakes! We will also home Infosys to focus on the strategic changes subcontracted work to firms such as deliver this delicious menu to the residents it needs to make,” outgoing chairman R. Infosys, taking advantage of the country’s Seshasayee said in a statement. skilled English-speaking workforce. in the vicinity.” Co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan, as well The $150-billion IT sector remains -Ali AL Mansoor, as two board members have resigned as one of the country’s flagship industries, General Manager for DQ at Jawad part of the restructuring, the company but it is facing upheaval in the face of Business Group, who operates Dairy said. Infosys veteran UB Pravin Rao automation and US President Donald Queen in Bahrain. “We are proud to have been associated remains interim chief executive. Trump’s clampdown on visas.(AFP) with the Jawad Business Group for so many years. It has been their outstand- ing operations and understanding of the July US existing home business that has made DQ so popular in Bahrain and the region.” sales lowest of 2017 - John Gainor Washington The drop in sales came the same S existing homes sales fell in July week Commerce Department figures for the second straight month showed sales of new single-family “As one of the first international chains to Uas high prices and tight supply kept homes also fell in July amid rising make an impact in Bahrain, DQ has always would-be homeowners from signing prices. been a favourite for the people here. The on the dotted line, industry figures “Realtors continue to say prospective showed Thursday. buyers are frustrated by how quickly excellent quality of products, and the The National Association of Realtors prices are rising for the minimal exciting and constantly innovating menu said prices continued to rise faster than selection of homes that fit buyers’ incomes in much of the United States, budget and wish list,” Lawrence Yun, ensures that fans are never disappointed.” with most homes selling in less than NAR’s chief economist, said in a - Faisal Jawad a month. statement. 10 BUSINESS Friday, August 25, 2017 Markets lose steam as investors book profits

Dubai Entertainments fell 0.8pc. ost stock markets in the The Dubai-listed shares Middle East declined of Bahrain’s GFH Financial Closing Bell Myesterday as local retail Group rose 1.1pc after the investors booked profits and company said its board SAUDI fell 0.3pc to 7,246 points. institutional investors stayed had discussed distributing COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL on the sidelines, while Dubai dividends “given the group’s DUBAI edged down 0.01pc to 3,624 points. port operator DP World recent good performance”. AUSTRALIA 0.3059 0.3023 underperformed because of It said it was consulting ABU DHABI rose 0.1pc to 4,494 points. BANGLADESH 0.00478 0.00467 uninspiring interim earnings. Bahrain’s central bank on CANADA 0.3068 0.3025 “The region has been a what level of dividend would QATAR lost 1.1pc to 8,952 points. DENMARK 0.0629 retail-, momentum-driven be appropriate. EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 EGYPT fell 0.5pc to 12,926 points. EURO 0.4536 0.4494 market and I expect next The Middle East’s largest week that trend will spill listed port operator, DP HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928 KUWAIT declined 0.5pc at 6,885 points. INDIA 0.00595 0.00592 over,” said a Dubai-based World , fell 1.6pc after the portfolio manager. With company reported a first- INDONESIA 0.00003054 0.00002890 BAHRAIN fell 0.2pc to 1,302 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 Eid al-Adha holidays due to half net profit of $606 IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 start in the region from the million, in line with analysts’ OMAN lost 0.2pc to 4,947 points. JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540 middle of next week, many expectations. JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 retail investors are starting to Profit was flat compared KOREA 0.00038381 book profits. to the year-ago period but valuable shares declined announced. KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 The Riyadh index fell revenue was up almost 10pc. including Qatar National Zain group chief executive MALAYSIA 0.0905 0.0902 0.3 per cent, snapping six The company said its like- Bank, which lost 2.2pc. Bader Nasser al-Kharafi told NEW ZEALAND 0.2778 0.2764 straight sessions of gains, as for-like revenue rose 3pc, Kuwaiti reporters that proceeds from NORWAY 0.0499 a little over half of banks fell driven mainly by an increase telecommunications the transaction would be used NEPAL 0.00395 0.00369 including one of this week’s in containerised revenue. company Zain rose to reduce debt and improve OMAN 0.98014 0.98262 PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00358 top-performing stocks, Al The Abu Dhabi index 1.0pc. After the market its operations. Omantel fell PHILIPPINES 0.00761 0.00738 Rajhi Bank, which retreated added 0.1pc, gaining strength closed, Zain said Oman 0.4pc on Thursday and the QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 0.9pc. in the final hour of trade on Telecommunications had Kuwait index fell 0.5pc. SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 The Dubai index closed the back of a 3.2pc rise in completed the purchase In Egypt, Orascom SINGAPORE 0.2812 0.2791 flat after trading higher Dana Gas. of a 9.84pc stake in the Construction sank 5.7pc. SOUTH AFRICA 0.02990 0.02980 for most the day. Emaar In Doha, the index fell company through a public Revenue for the period also SRI LANKA 0.00270 0.00247 Properties rose 1.3pc but 1.1pc in very thin trade as auction of treasury shares in fell. The Cairo index slipped SWEDISH 0.0497 theme park operator DXBE four-fifths of the 20 most a deal which was previously 0.5pc. (Reuters) SWITZERLAND 0.4002 0.3954 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011550 0.011550 TURKEY 0.1142 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4927 0.4879 7th Shaikh Isa Voluntary UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Work award in September call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Manama adding: “Tamkeen’s strategic he seventh edition of sponsorship plays a vital role the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al in supporting various Bahraini KhalifaT Award for Volunteer initiatives.” Work will be held in September, 45 projects of individuals said Samya Hussain, Head of and voluntary associations COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Public Relations and Marketing in Bahrain participated in Committee of the award. the Award for Volunteer BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3903 0.3463 Announcing the decision, Work in the Kingdom of KUWAIT 0.2855 31.0795 0.2955 0.2623 she also said that the Arab Bahrain. League’s hosting of the award The award ceremony OMAN 0.3849 0.3718 0.3984 0.3536 ceremony this year is a new will be held from 13 to 15 QATAR 3.6420 3.5182 3.7702 3.3456 success for the Award and Shaikh Isa Samya September, during which UAE 3.6730 3.5481 3.8023 3.3741 for its sponsors. The main this year’s award are Al Akhbar level is an important tool in a group of prominent Arab sponsors are GPIC, Bass, Al Al Khaleej, Al Bilad, Al-Ayyam achieving comprehensive and figures who have contributed SAUDI 3.7500 3.6225 3.8820 3.4448 Baraka Bank, VIVA and Gulf newspaper, sustainable development plans to the voluntary projects will Air. The media sponsors of “Volunteering at the local in the Kingdom,” she said be honoured. 10 BUSINESS Friday, August 25, 2017 Friday, August 25, 2017 11

FRANCE Perpignan Madrid ANDORRA LA VELLA 7 1 Ripoll Catalonia US mother CATALONIA Markets Sant Just ARAGON Lleida Desvern 4 Subirats 6 Barcelona SPAIN 3 scoops 5 Tarragona Cambrils 1 Abdelbaki Es Satty, lose steam 45: Moved to Ripoll 2 Alcanar Mediterranean around 2014, became 40km Sea mosque’s imam and 25 miles cell’s mastermind 2 April 2017: Cell 6 Aug 21: Police $758.7m uses house as bomb- shoot and kill suspect making factory Younes Abouyaaqoub Aug 16: Explosion kills after confronting Es Satty and Youssef him in village of Subirats as investors Aalla (right). Mohamed Houli Chemlal, 20, 4 18.30: Abouyaaqoub (far right) is injured allegedly hijacks car and detained and kills driver. Car in biggest is abandoned at Sant Just Desvern 5 Aug 18, 10:15: Car attack in Cambrils kills 7 Aug 22: Four alleged book profits one person and injures members of terror cell several others. Five accused of killing attackers – Houssaine 15 people – Driss 3 Aug 17, 16:50 local Abouyaaqoub, 19, jackpot win Oukabir, 27 (above Dubai Entertainments fell 0.8pc. time: Younes Omar Hychami, 21, left), Sahal el Karib, 34, ost stock markets in the The Dubai-listed shares Abouyaaqoub, 22, Mohamed Hychami, 24, (above right), Middle East declined of Bahrain’s GFH Financial (above) believed to Moussa Oukabir, 17, Mohammed Aalla, 27, M Closing Bell have driven van into and Said Aalla, 18 – and Mohamed Houli yesterday as local retail Group rose 1.1pc after the crowd in Barcelona, are all shot dead by Chemlal – appear in investors booked profits and company said its board killing 13 people police Madrid court SAUDI fell 0.3pc to 7,246 points. Pictures: Associated Press, Spanish Interior Ministry handouts © GRAPHIC NEWS institutional investors stayed had discussed distributing COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL on the sidelines, while Dubai dividends “given the group’s DUBAI edged down 0.01pc to 3,624 points. port operator DP World recent good performance”. Strait of MalaccaMALAYSIA South China Sea AUSTRALIA 0.3059 0.3023 underperformed because of It said it was consulting ABU DHABI rose 0.1pc to 4,494 points. Kuala New York length thick auburn hair. “First thing, I just want to sit because she wanted to “get it BANGLADESH 0.00478 0.00467 Lumpur uninspiring interim earnings. Bahrain’s central bank on Medan 53-year-old Massachusetts Wanczyk selected the back and relax,” Wanczyk said. over,” hoping that everybody CANADA 0.3068 0.3025 QATAR lost 1.1pc to 8,952 points. mother of two yesterday winning numbers -- including would leave her alone. “The region has been a what level of dividend would JOHOR Singapore A DENMARK 0.0629 STATE came forward to claim the a blend of family birthdays -- ‘I’m scared but I’ll be ok’ The $758.7 million jackpot EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 retail-, momentum-driven be appropriate. Aug 21, 2017: Ten U.S. market and I expect next The Middle East’s largest EGYPT fell 0.5pc to 12,926 points. sailors are missing and largest single jackpot win in US and bought the ticket from a She said she found out she had is Powerball’s highest since a EURO 0.4536 0.4494 INDONESIA five are injured after week that trend will spill listed port operator, DP guided-missile destroyer history -- $758.7 million -- and convenience store in Chicopee, won from a colleague when they January 2016 world record of HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928 SUMATRA KUWAIT declined 0.5pc at 6,885 points. USS John S. McCain promptly quit her job of 32 a small town 100 miles (160 were leaving work overnight $1.6 billion, which was split INDIA 0.00595 0.00592 over,” said a Dubai-based World , fell 1.6pc after the collides with oil tanker 100 miles years at a hospital. kilometers) west of Boston, and promptly went into between three ticket holders INDONESIA 0.00003054 0.00002890 portfolio manager. With company reported a first- Rengat Alnic MC BAHRAIN fell 0.2pc to 1,302 points. 160km IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 Eid al-Adha holidays due to half net profit of $606 Mavis Wanczyk said she calling it “a chance I had to shock. from California, Florida and Jun 17, 2017: Seven U.S. sailors played the lottery as a “pipe take.” “I couldn’t drive anywhere, I Tennessee. Each took home IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 start in the region from the million, in line with analysts’ OMAN lost 0.2pc to 4,947 points. are killed in collision between Arleigh JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540 middle of next week, many expectations. Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald dream,” never believing that “I was there just to buy it couldn’t do anything,” she said. $528.8 million. (below) and Philippine-flagged JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 retail investors are starting to Profit was flat compared container ship ACX Crystal near it would one day be possible for luck,” she explained, “So he followed me actually to A mad rush for tickets had KOREA 0.00038381 Japan. Commander and two officers for her to retire early from the chewing gum and grinning. make sure I was safely home.” propelled the bonanza up from book profits. to the year-ago period but valuable shares declined announced. relieved of their duties KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 The Riyadh index fell revenue was up almost 10pc. including Qatar National Zain group chief executive Mercy Medical Center, where Accompanied to the news “Now it’s like, ‘I am a an originally announced $650 MALAYSIA 0.0905 0.0902 0.3 per cent, snapping six The company said its like- Bank, which lost 2.2pc. Bader Nasser al-Kharafi told she has worked for decades. conference by her mother and winner,’ and I’m scared, but million as lines formed out of NEW ZEALAND 0.2778 0.2764 straight sessions of gains, as for-like revenue rose 3pc, Kuwaiti reporters that proceeds from On Thursday that dream two sisters, she was still dazed I’ll be ok.” shopping malls and grocery NORWAY 0.0499 a little over half of banks fell driven mainly by an increase telecommunications the transaction would be used came true. after her monumental win. Wanczyk, who has a 31-year- stores. NEPAL 0.00395 0.00369 USS John S. McCain: Damage to including one of this week’s in containerised revenue. company Zain rose to reduce debt and improve hull flooded crew berths, machinery “I’ve called up and told them Powerball called old daughter and 26-year-old The winning numbers OMAN 0.98014 0.98262 and communications rooms top-performing stocks, Al The Abu Dhabi index 1.0pc. After the market its operations. Omantel fell I will not be coming back,” Wednesday’s draw “the highest son, said she previously been from Wednesday night’s draw PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00358 Nov 20, 2014: USNS Amelia she said to laughter at a news jackpot won on a single ticket “OK” financially and had yet were 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, from PHILIPPINES 0.00761 0.00738 Rajhi Bank, which retreated added 0.1pc, gaining strength closed, Zain said Oman 0.4pc on Thursday and the May 9: Guided-missile cruiser Earhart and USNS Walter S. Diehl USS Lake Champlain collides with collide during exchange of goods in conference hosted by the and the biggest lottery prize to work out how to spend her five white balls, and 4 as the QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 0.9pc. in the final hour of trade on Telecommunications had Kuwait index fell 0.5pc. 70-foot fishing boat during training Gulf of Aden. No injuries Massachusetts State Lottery. ever awarded to one single millions, other than paying off so-called Powerball number on SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 The Dubai index closed the back of a 3.2pc rise in completed the purchase In Egypt, Orascom exercise off South Korea. No injuries Aug 12, 2012: Arleigh Burke-class SINGAPORE 0.2812 0.2791 flat after trading higher Dana Gas. of a 9.84pc stake in the Construction sank 5.7pc. reported destroyer USS Porter collides with “I’m going to go hide in my person.” the car she bought last year. a red ball. Jan 31: Guided missile cruiser oil tanker MV Otowasan in Strait of bed!” she added when asked She now has the choice of She said she now wanted to Powerball is played in 44 SOUTH AFRICA 0.02990 0.02980 for most the day. Emaar In Doha, the index fell company through a public Revenue for the period also USS Antietam runs aground after Hormuz. No injuries SRI LANKA 0.00270 0.00247 Properties rose 1.3pc but 1.1pc in very thin trade as auction of treasury shares in fell. The Cairo index slipped dragging its anchor in Tokyo Bay Mar 20, 2009: Nuclear attack how she planned to celebrate, taking the jackpot as an annuity be alone to “figure out what I states, Washington DC, Puerto SWEDISH 0.0497 Aug 19, 2016: Nuclear ballistic- submarine USS Hartford collides wearing black-framed spread over 30 years or a one- want to do.” Rico and the US Virgin Islands. theme park operator DXBE four-fifths of the 20 most a deal which was previously 0.5pc. 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For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Work award in September Miami it, and out comes electricity,” The research is still at an early the Internet of Things, such as call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Manama adding: “Tamkeen’s strategic esearchers in the United said co-author Carter Haines, stage, and scientists caution that arrays of distributed sensors,” he seventh edition of sponsorship plays a vital role RStates and South Korea associate research professor at the technology is not meant for Li said. the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al in supporting various Bahraini have invented a new kind the University of Texas, Dallas. large-scale electricity projects, at “Twistron technology KhalifaT Award for Volunteer initiatives.” of yarn that can generate The yarn is built from carbon least not yet. might be exploited for such Work will be held in September, 45 projects of individuals electricity when it is stretched nanotubes, which are hollow Instead, lab experiments applications where changing said Samya Hussain, Head of and voluntary associations or twisted, said a study cylinders of carbon 10,000 have shown that “a twistron batteries is impractical.” yesterday. times smaller in diameter than yarn weighing less than a Other researchers involved COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Public Relations and Marketing in Bahrain participated in Committee of the award. the Award for Volunteer The material, called a human hair, according to the housefly could power a small with the project are affiliated BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3903 0.3463 Announcing the decision, Work in the Kingdom of “twistron,” could be used report. 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The media sponsors of “Volunteering at the local in the Kingdom,” she said be honoured. a piece of yarn, you stretch “When you insert the itself,” said co-author Na Li, a voltage, is needed.” using waste energy to power Korean Ministry of Science. 12 Friday, August 25, 2017

Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan met Chairman of Bahrain Bar Association Dr. Hassan Ahmed Bedai- wi and its board members to discuss bilateral cooperation. He congratulated the association’s newly-elected board members.

Southern Governor, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa met the Southern Municipal Council’s chairman, Ahmed Al-Ansari, and members at his Majlis. He has stressed the need for concerted efforts and coordination to deliver the best services aspired for by the Southern Governorate’s citizens.

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received former municipal member Waleed Abdul- lah Hajras and praised his efforts during his work at the council. He also praised the development of electricity and water services and the projects that have been implemented to serve citizens and residents when he was a Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa chaired a meeting and instructed the Governorate’s officials to translate the royal leadership’s directives on improving government services, member. stressing the adoption of field visits, intensifying communication with citizens and strengthening cooperation with the legislative branch and municipal council.

Labour and So- cial Development Minister Jameel Humaidan visited Bu Qua village where he met citizens of Jiblat Hebshi, Northern Sehla, Salmabad and Zayed Town to discuss the areas services needs. Northern Gover- nor Ali Abdulhus- sain Al Asfoor and the fourth constit- uency’s parliamen- Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Ru- tary representative maihi paid a visit to the ministry’s training centre and Ghazi Faisal Al Rah- congratulated the student who have joined the Media ma (MP) were also Professional programme staged in collaboration with Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received Indian Ambassador present during the Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan met Chairman of Bahrain Bar Association Dr. Hassan Ahmed Bedai- Tamkeen. The Minister pointed out the media respon- Alok Kumar Sinha and praised the strong ties between the two countries. The Indian am- minister’s meeting wi and its board members to discuss bilateral cooperation. He congratulated the association’s newly-elected board members. sibility for defending the national unity, achievements bassador expressed his desire to use solar energy in the new Indian Embassy building in with the citizens. and prioritizing loyalty to the homeland. Seef district.

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company’s (GPIC) Managing Director, Ibrahim Al-Musaitir honoured GPIC’s employee Rita Rizkallah, who recently received a Master’s Degree in Business Ad- ministration from DePaul University. Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and the head of the Trade Union were present.

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation Chancellor Abdullah bin Hassan Al Buainin hosted, in the presence of Secretary General Ali Ahmed Al Ka’abi, an honouring ceremony for Supreme Judicial Council Deputy President and Court of Cassation President, Chancel- Sudanese Club board organised a farewell party for the outgoing Sudanese Ambassador Ab- In response to directives of Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to accom- members of the judicial branch who have completed their term at the Supreme Judicial Council. Chancellor Yahya lor Abdulla bin Hassan Al-Buainain, received the outgoing Sudanese Ambassador, Ab- dulrahman Khalil Afandi. Club Chairman Hamza Mohammed Noor and other board members modate people’s needs in a number of areas in the Kingdom, the Works Affairs Undersecretary Fethi Chafei Yamama, Chancellor Samir Abdel Monem Abulila, Chancellor Ashraf Ali Abdul Hedi, Chancellor Jaber dulrahman Khalil Afindi. Chancellor commended the role played by the ambassador to commended the efforts of the outgoing ambassador to develop bilateral diplomatic, political, of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Ahmed Al Khayyat, toured Al Said Yusef Al Jazar and Chancellor Medhat Ezzat Hamouda Al Sayed were present strengthen relations between the kingdom and Sudan. economic, cultural and social relations. Um Al-Hassam Harbour 14 Friday, August 25, 2017 Friday, August 25, 2017 15

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Members of the Amis indigenous group posing for a selfie

Members of the Amis indigenous group dancing during the traditional harvest festival

Hualien The centuries-old Dressed in a red Since President Tsai s night falls on a custom is a reflection of the traditional outfit adorned Ing-wen came to power in square in the tribe’s matriarchal system, with green beads and her May 2016, her government villageA of Matai’an, young which sees women make own sequined alufu, she had has been pushing for women cast critical eyes key decisions including returned to the village from greater indigenous rights over a dancing circle of managing finances and the city of Hualien, where and preservation of tribal men in embroidered skirts men marry into their wives’ she now lives, an hour’s languages and culture. and feathered head dresses families. drive away. But some groups have as part of an ancient match- As the singing and When asked if she hoped criticised Tsai for not going making ritual. dancing men pick up their to find a boyfriend, she far enough and have clashed Known as “Lovers’ pace, the women move laughed and said coyly: with authorities over land Night”, it is the grand in behind their chosen “That’s also a possibility.” rights policy, demanding finale of the annual harvest love interest and tug on a Matai’an is one of the their ancestral areas be festival in the settlement multicoloured cloth bag biggest Amis settlements returned. which belongs to the Amis slung on their target’s and is home to around 500 In Matai’an, tradition is tribe, the largest of the 16 shoulder. people -- mostly elders and alive and kicking. recognised indigenous To spark interest, the children. Lamen Panay, 41, who groups in Taiwan. men wiggle and flex their goes by her tribal name, says Near the island’s rugged muscles, the most popular Time to reconnect the matchmaking event is east coast, the village -- also among them accruing a “We like the feeling of still meaningful to her even known as Fata’an, the name queue of interested women. everyone coming back though she is no longer of a local plant, in the Amis If a man reciprocates together and reconnecting. single. language -- is a collection the approach, he will give For us this is the most She has a collection of of basic, low-lying houses his bag -- known as an important,” said Liao lovers’ bags from past along meandering streets, “alufu” -- to the woman, Ching-tung, 28, who lives in harvest festivals, but has located in a valley between marking the beginning of a the capital Taipei. since settled down with two mountain ranges. courtship. Each harvest festival, her long-term boyfriend, The harvest festival -- In the past, the ritual hundreds who have moved living with him in which usually runs between would commonly lead to away to work or study return Taipei. June and August, with marriage and even now still to join in the festivities. The couple are both each village holding it at sparks relationships, but it The indigenous from the village and Lamen a different time -- is the is also a chance for Amis community -- which still makes a point of biggest and most important community members who remains a marginalised picking him out during the celebration for the Amis are working in the cities to group in Taiwanese society matchmaking ritual. tribe, and in Matai’an it return and socialise. -- has seen its traditional “We are both usually very culminates with single “Lovers’ Night is to make culture eroded since busy with work,” she said. women taking their pick of friends,” said Cheng Ying- immigrants started arriving “It’s necessary to rekindle Members of the Amis indigenous group dancing during the eligible bachelors. hsuan, 22. from China centuries ago. the flames.” (AFP) traditional harvest festival in Hualien, eastern Taiwan Friday, August 25, 2017 19 z #PollToday Denmark to seek murder charge against sub inventor Stockholm The 46-year-old inventor Privacy is a anish prosecutors said has been held in formal yesterday they will seek custody since August 12 Da murder charge against on suspicion of “negligent Do you think a border wall the self-built submarine manslaughter”, in a case that between US and Mexico is inventor who was last seen has shocked and intrigued necessary? with Swedish journalist Kim people around the world. fundamental Wall before her headless Prosecutors have until torso was found floating off September 5 to request an Yes No Cant Say Denmark. extension of his custody. “At latest on September Madsen, who has denied 5, we will try to hold him in the allegations against him, custody on a murder charge has insisted Wall died in right in India ... after her (dismembered) an accident on board and body was found,” special that he dumped the body in prosecutor Jakob Buch- the water at an undefined Jepsen said, referring to Peter location in Koge Bay, south “Believe me, if we Madsen. of Copenhagen. have to close down our government, we’re building US to strengthen Ukraine Mexico wall,” army, Russia sanctions to stay Donald Trump US President

Up to 14 missing after landslide in Swiss Alps An Indian visitor giving a thumb impression to withdraw money from his bank account with his Aadhaar or Unique Identification (UID) card during a Digi Dhan Mela, held to promote digital payment, in Hyderabad. New Delhi milestone. the lawyers working on the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (L) speaks with US ndia’s Supreme Court “The right of privacy is a Aadhaar challenge, said the Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis before their meeting in Kiev ruled yesterday that fundamental right,” the nine ruling was a blow to the right- Kiev after meeting Ukrainian citizensI have a constitutional judges deciding the case said wing government of Prime S Defense Secretary Jim President Petro Poroshenko right to privacy, a landmark in a unanimous ruling. Minister Narendra Modi. As many as 14 people are UMattis said yesterday the for talks. decision that could jeopardise “It is a right which protects “It is a big jolt for the feared missing after a mas- United States was committed He said Washington had a government programme the inner sphere of the government because they sive landslide swept away a to helping Ukraine’s military, recently approved delivery holding biometric data on individual from interference argued that privacy is not a mountainside in the Swiss and sanctions against Russia of military equipment worth over a billion people. from both State and non- fundamental right,” he told Alps. would remain in place until $175 million (148 million Privacy is not explicitly State actors and allows reporters outside the court. Moscow stops supporting euros) to Ukraine that would mentioned in the Indian the individuals to make Aadhaar was set up as South Asia flooding rebels and returns Crimea. boost its defence capacities. constitution and the autonomous life choices.” a voluntary scheme to Death toll tops 1,000 Mattis accused Russia This brings total military government has argued that The Supreme Court had set streamline benefit payments of seeking to “redraw aid to $750 million since the country’s 1.25 billion up a special bench to rule on to millions of poor people The death toll from floods international borders” by 2015, although the issue of people have no absolute right the issue after a legal challenge and reduce fraud. sweeping South Asia has force and said a new military lethal weaponry is still under to it. to the government’s Aadhaar But in recent years it has climbed above 1,000, as aid package agreed with consideration, he added. But the top court said biometric programme, which become compulsory for a rescue teams try to reach Ukraine would help Kiev “On the defensive lethal the right to privacy was has recorded the fingerprints growing number of services, millions stranded by the defend itself. weapons, we are actively enshrined in the constitution, and iris scans of more than including opening a bank region’s worst monsoon dis- “Mr President, we reviewing it,” he said. a ruling which civil liberties one billion Indians. account and paying taxes. aster in recent years. continue to support Ukraine “Defensive weapons are campaigners hailed as a Prashant Bhushan, one of (AFP) and remain committed to not provocative unless you Dutch arrest man building the capacity of your are an aggressor. And surely over terror tip armed forces,” Mattis said Ukraine is not an aggressor.” Dutch police said they had arrested another man after B’desh police declare world cancelling a Rotterdam con- cert by a US rock band following a tip-off about a possible Typhoon Hato leaves 16 heritage forest “pirate free” terror threat. Dhaka dead in southern China angladesh police declared Three corpses found Macau mega-casinos were running yesterday that rampant on Mont Blanc glacier he death toll from on backup generators. Bpiracy in the Sundarbans was Severe Typhoon Hato Macau’s leader made The bodies of three people, a thing of the past, crediting roseT to at least 16 yesterday a public apology after his suspected to have died sev- a gun buyback scheme for after the storm left a trail of government came under eral years ago, have been dis- reducing crime and tiger destruction across southern fire for its delayed storm covered on Europe’s highest poaching in the vast mangrove China, blacking out Macau’s warning, while the head peak Mont Blanc. forest. mega-casinos and battering of the weather bureau Police said more than 130 For more, catch us Hong Kong’s skyscrapers. resigned. pirates operating in the forested online at: Eight died in the gambling A man was killed by a delta region had surrendered An aerial view of the Sunderbans hub of Macau, where images wall that was blown down, their weapons and ammunition year ago. mangrove forest, a natural www.newsofbahrain.com showed cars underwater another fell from a fourth- in exchange for cash, legal aid The scheme had virtually habitat for Bengal tigers, said /nobonline and people swimming along floor terrace and one was hit and mobile phones since the eradicated the lawlessness a spokesman for the Rapid /newsofbahrain streets. The enclave’s famed by a truck. programme began just over a once rife in the world’s largest Action Battalion police unit. 20 Friday, August 25, 2017 SPORTS Friday, August 25, 2017 21 Great Britain’s Mo Farah (R) crosses the finish Moscow says Sudan envoy died of heart attack line and wins ahead of second-placed US Paul Chelimo (2R), third-placed Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris (2L) and fourth-placed Ethiopia’s Yomif Moscow The Russian envoy was pointed to a natural death. Embassy staff called an Kejelcha (L) ussia’s ambassador to found in his residence with Shirinsky is the fourth ambulance but “Shirinsky Sudan, who was found evidence of an acute heart Russian ambassador to die could not be saved,” Zakharova deadR in a swimming pool at attack,” spokeswoman Maria on the job over the last year, said. his residence, died of a heart Zakharova told reporters. including the UN envoy Vitaly He was a “great attack, the Russian foreign Sudanese officials had Churkin and India envoy professional,” she added. ministry said yesterday. He announced the death of Alexander Kadakin. “He dedicated his life to Russia’s ambassador was 62. Mirgayas Shirinsky on The ambassador to Turkey diplomacy. We express sincere to Sudan, Mirgayas “Everything happened Wednesday evening, saying Andrei Karlov was shot by an condolences to his family and Shirinsky around 6:00 pm local time. that a preliminary investigation assailant in December 2016. loved ones.” US military plans to install radar in Palau Indian cities Koror aviation safety and security,” he United States has they said. announced plans to install While Palau is an radarT systems in Palau, a move independent nation, it has that will increase its monitoring no military and the US is ability in the western Pacific responsible for its defence in lockdown region recently rocked by under an agreement with threats from North Korea. Washington. In a joint statement, the US Under the deal, the US Defense Department and the military has access to the Palau government said they islands, although it currently as ‘guru in were working to finalise the has no troops stationed there. location of radar towers on the Palau is about 1,300 archipelago nation. kilometres south-west of “The radar systems will Guam, the US Pacific territory provide Palau enhanced that Pyongyang threatened to maritime law enforcement fire missiles towards earlier this bling’ awaits capability... while also month, sparking rhetoric of Mo Farah providing the US with greater “fire and fury” from President air domain awareness for Donald Trump. rape verdict Followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Egypt criticises US Singh, the controversial head of reli- gious sect Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), decision to cut aid gather on the roadside in Panchkula Cairo The US delegation met Panchkula Indian investigators next 72 hours,” Ram Niwas, who has featured in action signs off gypt criticised a US Egyptian Foreign Minister ens of thousands allege Singh, the charismatic Haryana’s additional chief movies and music videos. decision to freeze $195 Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday, of supporters of a spiritual head of the Dera secretary, told reporters. “He does so much good millionE in military aid on his spokesman said, after controversialT Indian guru Sacha Sauda sect, molested Roads into Panchkula, for humanity and they still Wednesday, as a US delegation the meeting had earlier been marched yesterday on a two female worshippers, a where a special court will trouble him by calling him including presidential adviser dropped with no explanation city where he is standing charge he and his supporters issue a judgement into the here without a reason,” Jared Kushner visited Cairo for from the minister’s schedule trial for rape, alarming state deny. allegations stretching back to Kumar said. meetings on the Middle East sent to reporters. authorities who redoubled More than 100,000 of his 2002, were blockaded, and The self-styled “godman” peace process. President Abdel Fattah security and suspended supporters have thronged three stadiums set aside as urged his supporters against The decision to withhold al-Sisi also met with the mobile internet services. cities across Haryana and makeshift prisons in case of violence and said he would some financial and military delegation, his spokesman Alaa A court at Panchkula in Punjab in a show of solidarity, trouble, officials said. personally appear in court with victory aid in response to Egypt’s Youssef said. the northern state of Haryana prompting authorities to But tens of thousands of today. Zurich 5,000m final at the world championships championships, finished ahead of Ivory poor record on democracy The presidency and foreign is expected Friday to deliver deploy 15,000 paramilitary Singh’s supporters were “I have always respected our-time Olympic champion Mo in London two weeks ago, ending his Coast’s Ben Youssef Meite (9.97sec) with and civil liberties came as a ministry, in statements after the a verdict in the case against officers and block internet already camped out across the the law. Even though I have a FFarah ended his track career in streak of 10 gold medals dating back to Ronnie Baker of the US completing the surprise, after President meetings, said the talks focused Gurmeet Ram Rahim services. city, where schools and offices backache, still, abiding by law, thrilling fashion yesterday with victory the 2011 world championships. podium (10.01sec). Donald Trump pledged strong on efforts to boost bilateral ties Singh, dubbed the “guru “A meeting was held today were closed as a precaution. I will go to court. I have full in the 5,000m at the Diamond League It was also Farah’s first career tries with the key US ally after and reviving Israeli-Palestinian in bling” for his penchant and we made a decision to Ravi Kumar, 25, said he faith in God. Everyone should final in Zurich while world 100m Diamond League trophy. Schippers, Thompson beaten they had deteriorated under his peace talks, without mention of for garish clothes and suspend mobile internet wanted to ensure “nothing maintain peace,” Singh posted champion Justin “I wanted to win, and it’s amazing Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo predecessor Barack Obama. the aid cuts. jewellery. and data services for the unfair” was done to Singh, on Twitter yesterday. (AFP) Gatlin slumped that I have won, but it was hard work,” stunned world champion Dafne to defeat. said Farah. Schippers and Olympic gold medallist The 34-year- “I will miss the track, the people, my Elaine Thompson to win the women’s old Farah, also fans. I have enjoyed running in stadiums 200m. a six-time world for a lot of years, but now first of all I will Miller-Uibo, who was only third Japan military holds live fire drills at Mt Fuji champion who will enjoy being with my family.” in the event at the recent world now switch to road While Farah took the applause of the championships in London, won in a Gotemba Airborne troops parachuted “There are various issues and running, clocked Zurich crowd, it proved a night to forget time of 21.88sec ahead of Thompson apan’s military began three from planes, anti-aircraft cannon uncertain factors such as China’s 13min 06.05sec for controversial American sprinter (22.00) and Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the days of live-fire drills near were fired and F2 fighter jets forceful attempt to change to defeat Paul Gatlin who captured the world 100m Ivory Coast (22.09), the silver medallist JMount Fuji yesterday, an annual whizzed overhead in a display of the status quo in the East and Chelimo of the title in London. in London. exercise that comes as regional force by one of the world’s best- South China Sea areas, North United States and Gatlin, who served a four-year doping Schippers struggled home in fourth tensions have flared following a equipped militaries. Korea’s promotion of ballistic Muktar Edris of ban from 2006-2010, wasn’t jeered as he place (22.36). war of words between the US and The drills are meant to prepare missile development and nuclear Ethiopia. was in London, where he gatecrashed It was the second shock failure of North Korea. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces to weapons and Russia’s display Victory was Usain Bolt’s farewell party, but was the season for Thompson, the Jamaican Around 2,400 soldiers, as repel an attack on its remote of its presence in the Far East,” particularly sweet beaten into fourth place in 10.04sec with sprinter who captured Olympic gold in well as tanks, field guns and islands. GSDF Chief of Staff General Koji as Edris had Britain’s Chijindu Ujah taking victory the 100m and 200m in Rio in 2016. helicopters were deployed at But North Korea’s recent threat Yamazaki said in a statement. Mo Farah poses with the Diamond Trophy after victory defeated him in in 9.97sec. In the 100m at the world Japan troops descend from heli- training grounds in the foothills to fire missiles at the US Pacific “The severity of the security the Ujah, part of Britain’s 4x100m relay championships, she finished in a lowly copters during an annual live-fire of the iconic mountain, about territory of Guam and territorial situation surrounding our title-winning squad at the world fifth place. (AFP) exercise at Mount Fuji 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of disputes with China and Russia country... is increasing,” he Tokyo. are also concerning Tokyo. added. 20 Friday, August 25, 2017 SPORTS Friday, August 25, 2017 21 Great Britain’s Mo Farah (R) crosses the finish Moscow says Sudan envoy died of heart attack line and wins ahead of second-placed US Paul Chelimo (2R), third-placed Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris (2L) and fourth-placed Ethiopia’s Yomif Moscow The Russian envoy was pointed to a natural death. Embassy staff called an Kejelcha (L) ussia’s ambassador to found in his residence with Shirinsky is the fourth ambulance but “Shirinsky Sudan, who was found evidence of an acute heart Russian ambassador to die could not be saved,” Zakharova deadR in a swimming pool at attack,” spokeswoman Maria on the job over the last year, said. his residence, died of a heart Zakharova told reporters. including the UN envoy Vitaly He was a “great attack, the Russian foreign Sudanese officials had Churkin and India envoy professional,” she added. ministry said yesterday. He announced the death of Alexander Kadakin. “He dedicated his life to Russia’s ambassador was 62. Mirgayas Shirinsky on The ambassador to Turkey diplomacy. We express sincere to Sudan, Mirgayas “Everything happened Wednesday evening, saying Andrei Karlov was shot by an condolences to his family and Shirinsky around 6:00 pm local time. that a preliminary investigation assailant in December 2016. loved ones.” US military plans to install radar in Palau Indian cities Koror aviation safety and security,” he United States has they said. announced plans to install While Palau is an radarT systems in Palau, a move independent nation, it has that will increase its monitoring no military and the US is ability in the western Pacific responsible for its defence in lockdown region recently rocked by under an agreement with threats from North Korea. Washington. In a joint statement, the US Under the deal, the US Defense Department and the military has access to the Palau government said they islands, although it currently as ‘guru in were working to finalise the has no troops stationed there. location of radar towers on the Palau is about 1,300 archipelago nation. kilometres south-west of “The radar systems will Guam, the US Pacific territory provide Palau enhanced that Pyongyang threatened to maritime law enforcement fire missiles towards earlier this bling’ awaits capability... while also month, sparking rhetoric of Mo Farah providing the US with greater “fire and fury” from President air domain awareness for Donald Trump. rape verdict Followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Egypt criticises US Singh, the controversial head of reli- gious sect Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), decision to cut aid gather on the roadside in Panchkula Cairo The US delegation met Panchkula Indian investigators next 72 hours,” Ram Niwas, who has featured in action signs off gypt criticised a US Egyptian Foreign Minister ens of thousands allege Singh, the charismatic Haryana’s additional chief movies and music videos. decision to freeze $195 Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday, of supporters of a spiritual head of the Dera secretary, told reporters. “He does so much good millionE in military aid on his spokesman said, after controversialT Indian guru Sacha Sauda sect, molested Roads into Panchkula, for humanity and they still Wednesday, as a US delegation the meeting had earlier been marched yesterday on a two female worshippers, a where a special court will trouble him by calling him including presidential adviser dropped with no explanation city where he is standing charge he and his supporters issue a judgement into the here without a reason,” Jared Kushner visited Cairo for from the minister’s schedule trial for rape, alarming state deny. allegations stretching back to Kumar said. meetings on the Middle East sent to reporters. authorities who redoubled More than 100,000 of his 2002, were blockaded, and The self-styled “godman” peace process. President Abdel Fattah security and suspended supporters have thronged three stadiums set aside as urged his supporters against The decision to withhold al-Sisi also met with the mobile internet services. cities across Haryana and makeshift prisons in case of violence and said he would some financial and military delegation, his spokesman Alaa A court at Panchkula in Punjab in a show of solidarity, trouble, officials said. personally appear in court with victory aid in response to Egypt’s Youssef said. the northern state of Haryana prompting authorities to But tens of thousands of today. Zurich 5,000m final at the world championships championships, finished ahead of Ivory poor record on democracy The presidency and foreign is expected Friday to deliver deploy 15,000 paramilitary Singh’s supporters were “I have always respected our-time Olympic champion Mo in London two weeks ago, ending his Coast’s Ben Youssef Meite (9.97sec) with and civil liberties came as a ministry, in statements after the a verdict in the case against officers and block internet already camped out across the the law. Even though I have a FFarah ended his track career in streak of 10 gold medals dating back to Ronnie Baker of the US completing the surprise, after President meetings, said the talks focused Gurmeet Ram Rahim services. city, where schools and offices backache, still, abiding by law, thrilling fashion yesterday with victory the 2011 world championships. podium (10.01sec). Donald Trump pledged strong on efforts to boost bilateral ties Singh, dubbed the “guru “A meeting was held today were closed as a precaution. I will go to court. I have full in the 5,000m at the Diamond League It was also Farah’s first career tries with the key US ally after and reviving Israeli-Palestinian in bling” for his penchant and we made a decision to Ravi Kumar, 25, said he faith in God. Everyone should final in Zurich while world 100m Diamond League trophy. Schippers, Thompson beaten they had deteriorated under his peace talks, without mention of for garish clothes and suspend mobile internet wanted to ensure “nothing maintain peace,” Singh posted champion Justin “I wanted to win, and it’s amazing Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo predecessor Barack Obama. the aid cuts. jewellery. and data services for the unfair” was done to Singh, on Twitter yesterday. (AFP) Gatlin slumped that I have won, but it was hard work,” stunned world champion Dafne to defeat. said Farah. Schippers and Olympic gold medallist The 34-year- “I will miss the track, the people, my Elaine Thompson to win the women’s old Farah, also fans. I have enjoyed running in stadiums 200m. a six-time world for a lot of years, but now first of all I will Miller-Uibo, who was only third Japan military holds live fire drills at Mt Fuji champion who will enjoy being with my family.” in the event at the recent world now switch to road While Farah took the applause of the championships in London, won in a Gotemba Airborne troops parachuted “There are various issues and running, clocked Zurich crowd, it proved a night to forget time of 21.88sec ahead of Thompson apan’s military began three from planes, anti-aircraft cannon uncertain factors such as China’s 13min 06.05sec for controversial American sprinter (22.00) and Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the days of live-fire drills near were fired and F2 fighter jets forceful attempt to change to defeat Paul Gatlin who captured the world 100m Ivory Coast (22.09), the silver medallist JMount Fuji yesterday, an annual whizzed overhead in a display of the status quo in the East and Chelimo of the title in London. in London. exercise that comes as regional force by one of the world’s best- South China Sea areas, North United States and Gatlin, who served a four-year doping Schippers struggled home in fourth tensions have flared following a equipped militaries. Korea’s promotion of ballistic Muktar Edris of ban from 2006-2010, wasn’t jeered as he place (22.36). war of words between the US and The drills are meant to prepare missile development and nuclear Ethiopia. was in London, where he gatecrashed It was the second shock failure of North Korea. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces to weapons and Russia’s display Victory was Usain Bolt’s farewell party, but was the season for Thompson, the Jamaican Around 2,400 soldiers, as repel an attack on its remote of its presence in the Far East,” particularly sweet beaten into fourth place in 10.04sec with sprinter who captured Olympic gold in well as tanks, field guns and islands. GSDF Chief of Staff General Koji as Edris had Britain’s Chijindu Ujah taking victory the 100m and 200m in Rio in 2016. helicopters were deployed at But North Korea’s recent threat Yamazaki said in a statement. Mo Farah poses with the Diamond Trophy after victory defeated him in in 9.97sec. In the 100m at the world Japan troops descend from heli- training grounds in the foothills to fire missiles at the US Pacific “The severity of the security the Ujah, part of Britain’s 4x100m relay championships, she finished in a lowly copters during an annual live-fire of the iconic mountain, about territory of Guam and territorial situation surrounding our title-winning squad at the world fifth place. (AFP) exercise at Mount Fuji 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of disputes with China and Russia country... is increasing,” he Tokyo. are also concerning Tokyo. added. 22 Friday, August 25, 2017 SPORTS Lotto Soudal’s Polish cyclist Tomasz Marczynski celebrates Marczynski as he crosses the finish line claims

Vuelta a Espana stage 6 results A 204.4km ride from Vila-real to Sagunto: stage 6 1. Tomasz Marczynski (POL/LOT) 4hrs 47mins Sagunto, Spain seconds back. del Garbi that the general the breakaway and fought it back to the peloton hit the 02secs oland’s Tomasz However, the Briton classification favourites out in a sprint finish for the ground again upon breaking 2. Pawel Poljanski (POL/BOR)at same time Marczynski claimed extended his lead by one began to fight it out as stage win. as he entered a roundabout 3. Enric Mas (ESP/QST) s.t. Pstage six of the Vuelta a second to 11 seconds as Alberto Contador attacked “I came here very too quickly. He did at least 4. Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP/AST) 0:08 Espana yesterday as Chris Esteban Chaves leapt into and was followed by Froome motivated, I thought I could minimise the damage to 5. Jan Polanc (SLO/EAU) 0:08 Froome withstood a day of second following a nightmare and Van Garderen. achieve something and fall just 30 seconds behind 6. Warren Barguil (FRA/SUN) 0:26 five categorised climbs and stage for Tejay van Garderen. As Contador and today was the day,” said Froome overall. 7. Giovanni Visconti (ITA/BAH) 0:26 counter-attacks to maintain The American suffered two Froome briefly opened up a Marczynski after the biggest Ireland’s Nicholas Roche Selected others: the overall race lead. crashes and a puncture as 15-second gap on their rivals, win of his career. took advantage of his 12. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 0:26 Marczynski edged out he lost 17 seconds on the Van Garderen suffered his “It was a very tough stage, BMC racing teammate’s 13. Adam Yates (GBR/ORI) 0:26 compatriot Pawel Poljanski race leaders’ group to fall to first crash of the day. a big breakaway. We went up misfortune to move up to 15. Esteban Chaves (COL/ORI) 0:26 and Spaniard Enric Mas on fourth overall. The chasing group the last climb very quickly. third just 13 seconds back 17. Vincenzo Nibali (ITA/BAH) 0:26 the line to claim the 204.4km A huge early breakaway containing Vincenzo Nibali, “I said I was going to on the four-time Tour de 22. Alberto Contador (ESP/TRE) 0:26, stage from Vila Real to group of 37 riders was Fabio Aru and Chaves give it my all and it went France winner. Overall standings Sagunto in 4hrs 47mins kept in check by the pace neutralised that advantage perfectly.” Today’s seventh stage 1. Chris Froome (GBR/Sky) 22hrs 54mins 02secs. set by Froome’s Team Sky on the descent to the finish The drama wasn’t over contains another three 38secs Froome finished eighth, teammates in the peloton. line. Up front Marczynski, for Van Garderen as he categorised climbs on 2. Esteban Chaves (COL/ORI) at 0:11 alongside most of the general Yet, it wasn’t until the fifth Poljanski and Mas were the then suffered a puncture the 207km from Lliria to 3. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 0:13 classification favourites 26 and final climb up the Puerto only three remaining from and in his desperation to get Cuenca. (AFP) 4. Tejay Van Garderen (USA/BMC) 0:30 5. Vincenzo Nibali (ITA/BAH) 0:36 India beat Sri Lanka by three wickets Mick to drive in Spa tribute Pallekele SCOREBOARD ahendra Singh Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar anchored Sri Lanka MIndia’s chase after a stunning batting N. Dickwella c Dhawan b Bumrah 31 collapse as the visitors edged past Sri Lanka D. Gunathilaka st Dhoni b Chahal 19 by three wickets in the second one-day K. Mendis lbw b Chahal 19 international yesterday. U. Tharanga c Kohli b Pandya 9 Leg-spinner Akila Dananjaya returned A. Mathews lbw b Patel 20 career-best figures of 6-54 to make M. Siriwardana c Sharma b Bumrah 58 India stutter at 131-7 while chasing a C. Kapugedara b Bumrah 40 A. Dananjaya c Patel b Bumrah 9 Duckworth-Lewis revised target of 231 in Mick Schumacher (file pic) 47 overs in Pallekele. D. Chameera not out 6 Dhoni, who scored 45, then put on an V. Fernando not out 3 Spa, Belgium said Schumacher Jnr in unbeaten 100-run stand with Bhuvneshwar Extras (b1, lb10, w11) 22 ichael Schumacher’s a statement. It will mark Kumar, who made 53, to steer the team Total (8 wickets, 50 overs) 236 teenage son will drive the 25th anniversary of home in 44.2 overs and take a 2-0 lead in India (revised D/L target 231 in 47 overs) Mone of his father’s cars before his father’s first victory in the five-match series. R. Sharma lbw b Dananjaya 54 Sunday’s Belgium Grand Prix Formula One, at Spa, before India lost seven wickets for 22 runs after S. Dhawan c Mathews b Siriwardana 49 to mark the 25th anniversary he went on to win 90 more a 109-run opening partnership between L. Rahul b Dananjaya 4 of the seven-time world races in an illustrious career. Rohit Sharma, who hit 54, and Shikhar K. Jadhav b Dananjaya 1 champion’s first Formula Michael Schumacher, 48, Dhawan, who missed out on his half- V. Kohli b Dananjaya 4 One victory. has not been seen in public century. M.S. Dhoni not out 45 According to the since suffering serious head Dananjaya turned on the heat with his H. Pandya st Dickwella b Dananjaya 0 organisers, Mick Schumacher, injuries in a skiing accident googly as he picked three crucial wickets, A. Patel lbw b Dananjaya 6 18, who currently races in in 2013. including skipper Virat Kohli for four in Indian batsman Bhuvneshwar Kumar (L) cel- B. Kumar not out 53 Formula Three, will drive After two world titles with an over, to take some steam off the Indian ebrates with teammate Mahandra Singh Dhoni Extras (lb1, w14) 15 demonstration laps on the Benetton in 1994 and 1995, the chase. after victory Total (7 wickets, 44.2 overs) 231 Spa circuit in a Benetton German won five in a row with But ice-cool Dhoni kept the chase on car before the showpiece Ferrari from 2000 to 2004, then track with a gutsy partner at the other end second fiddle before unleashing his power Siriwardana put on a crucial 91-run Formula One race. retired in 2006 before making in Kumar, who had gone wicketless during and register his maiden ODI fifty. sixth-wicket stand with Chamara “There was no hint a comeback with Mercedes, his spell as the team’s pace spearhead. Earlier Milinda Siriwardana hit a gritty Kapugedara, who made 40, after the of a doubt in my mind but could not repeat his earlier While Dhoni kept picking the singles 58 to lift Sri Lanka to 236-8 in 50 overs hosts were in trouble at 121-5 against a that I wanted to do this,” success. (AFP) and twos, Kumar was happy playing after being put into bat. disciplined Indian attack. (AFP) SPORTS Friday, August 25, 2017 23

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Manama ahrain under coach Yousuf Khalifa Alasbool Bwere defeated in straight sets 25-14, 25-15, 25-18 by Brazil last night in a Round of 16 knockout match of the 2017 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship at Shaikh Isa Sports City in Riffa. It was a tough match for Bahrain as the South American Championship runners-up Aleksander Al Meida Cardoso Mohammed Alabbar (6). last year to Argentina in Lima, (14) and Arthur Adriano Nath Bahrain will now face Peru took control of the match (12) and for Bahrain it was off at 5pm with Turkey in from the start. Hussain Thamer the 9th-16th Classification Brazil coached by Leonardo (9) and Sayed matches. Team Bahrain celebrate a set Carvalho took control of the Iran defeated Turkey match from the start of the 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) to at 11am which conclude first set and quickly raced maintain its perfect record tomorrow. into a 5-1 and then 14-4 lead, in the championships, top The semi-finals and more before maintaining a healthy scorers were Porya Yali (16) classification matches are lead and leading 19-10 in the and Amirhossein Esfandiar scheduled tomorrow with latter stage of the set before (11) for Iran and Adis the Gold and Bronze Medal going a set up. Lagumdzija (12) for Turkey. matches on Sunday. The Bahrain’s made a more The other still unbeaten For more information, visit positive start and only trailed side Japan ran out 3-0 (25- u19.boys.2017.volleyball.fivb. 6-7 in the second set, but the 17, 25-16, 25-21) winners com. Brazilians then established a over Puerto Rico, with Kento 13-8 lead and powered its way Miyaura (13) and Tatsunori Other scores: (Round of 16): to a second set victory. Otsuka (13) top scoring for Czech Republic (Marek Bahrain started the third Japan and for Puerto Rico it Sotola, 20, Jan Svoboda, 16) bt Brazil vs Bahrain match action set on a positive note and was Sebastian Negron (12). Argentina (Luciano Polansky, held an early 4-3 lead, Today pairs of quarter finals 14, Federico Jose Sela, 13) 3-1 however the South matches are scheduled for (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21). Pierre Derouillon, 10) bt USA 25-22, 25-13). Americans made it 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm with Russia (Stanislav Antonov, (Joel Schneidmiller, 12) 3-0 (Classification 17th to 20th 5-5 and gradually the 17th to 20th classification 20, Pavel Tetyukhin, 18) bt (25-21, 25-13, 25-20). round-robin): extended its lead round-robin matches, China (Ao Li, 11, Cong Tian, South Korea (Donghyeok Mexico bt Tunisia 3-2 throughout the set featuring the four teams 10) 3-1 (22-25, 25-12, 25-16, Im, 14, Sunho Kim 14) bt (25-18, 25-21, 18-25, 22-25, to secure a quarter who finished bottom of their 25-13). Italy (Daniele Lavia, 16, Diego 15-11). Chile bt Poland 3-1 final berth and a respective preliminary groups France (Celestin Cardin, 11, Cantagalli, 12) 3-0 (25-23, (28-26, 13-25, 25-21, 25-18). 5pm encounter today with the still unbeaten Iran team. Top scoring for Brazil was Welinton Oppenkoski (16 points) and Victor

Today’s schedule: 11am: 17th-20th Classification: Chile vs Mexico, Tunisia vs Chile Quarter finals (1pm): Japan vs Czech Republic (3pm): France vs Russia. (5pm): Iran vs Brazil. (7pm): South Korea vs Egypt or Cuba. 9th-16th Classification: (1pm): Puerto Rico vs Argentina. (3pm): USA vs China. (5pm): Turkey vs Bahrain. (7pm): Italy vs Egypt or Cuba., Argentina vs Czech Republic Highlights from the match Bahrain lose P23 to Brazil SPORTS 2424 Friday, August 25, 2017 Player of

theMonaco year ristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA Player of Cthe Season for 2016-2017 yesterday after a campaign which saw the Portuguese superstar help Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League double. It was the third time that Ronaldo had won the award which was presented on the sidelines of the Champions Ronaldo poses the trophy while standing alongside “ Best Womans League group player in Europe” Netherlands Lieke Martens at the conclusion stage draw. His great Madrid.” career, finding the net 530 times in rival Lionel Ronaldo won the UEFA award 721 matches overall. He has scored Messi has won in 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 and in 407 goals in 396 appearances for the prize on two the Champions League last season, Madrid – including 90 goals in 88 occasions and could where Real defeated Juventus 4-1 in UEFA Champions League outings. pave the way for him to the final, he finished as top scorer His 15 goals in 52 Champions capture a fifth Ballon d’Or with 12 goals. League appearances for United title. Ronaldo, who finished top scorer mean that he is the overall top scorer “There are the same goals every in last season’s UEFA Champions in Champions League history. He Real Madrid’s Portuguese year, to meet the same challenges, League with 12 goals, including has top-scored in the competition, forward Cristiano Ronaldo win everything if possible, qualify two in the final against Juventus in either jointly or outright, a record poses with the trophy for the World Cup with my Cardiff, received 482 points in the six times – including for a record national team,” said Ronaldo. poll, with Messi (141 votes) and five consecutive campaigns. “This trophy will give me the Buffon (109 votes) finishing second Ronaldo has also netted 75 times motivation to keep working hard, and third respectively. in 143 appearances for Portugal, never to give up. I am blessed The gifted front-runner has and was an inspirational figure in and delighted to be with Real enjoyed a remarkable goalscoring the team. (AFP)

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