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He pointed out the gov- he head of the UN mis- HRH the Prime ernment’s keenness to follow up Tsion in Yemen launched • on issues raised by the media talks between the govern- Minister congratulated and press as part of its respon- ment and the Houthis Ahdeya Ahmed on her sibility to assess national needs. aboard a boat in the Red Sea election as BJA president. He praised the columnists’ role yesterday aimed at shoring that reflects perpetual growth up a cease-fire, a govern- Manama of the Bahraini press. ment official said. Information Minister Ali Al Retired Dutch General Romaihi praised the wise vi - Patrick Cammaert chaired is Royal Highness sion and valuable directives of the meeting aboard a UN Prime Minister Prince HRH the Prime Minister to up- vessel docked off the coast HKhalifa bin Salman Al grade the press and media sec- of the flashpoint city of Khalifa received at Gudaibiya tor in Bahrain and back it so as Hodeidah after the Hou- Palace yesterday Bahrain Jour- HRH the Premier with BJA board delegation led by Ms Ahdeya. to achieve citizens’ aspirations this refused to hold talks in nalists Association (BJA) new and keep abreast of fast-paced government-held areas, the board, led by President Ahdeya when using media and social ment’s keenness to support the developments. official told AFP on condi- Ahmed. networks, pointing out that cur- association in performing its The BJA president extended tion of anonymity. HRH the Premier congratu- rent challenges require more noble role. heartfelt thanks and respect to The official said the meet- lated them on the trust of the awareness and concerted efforts The election of He hailed the efforts of Bah- HRH the Premier for his un - ing would address the im- association’s members, wishing to serve national goals, includ- Ahdeya Ahmed as raini journalists in defending limited support to journalism plementation of an agree- them success in bringing about ing mainly preserving national BJA President asserts the nation’s security and stabil- and journalists in tribute for ment reached in Sweden further achievements to devel- security and stability and pro- ity and backing the kingdom’s their remarkable contribution in December that calls for op journalism and achieve the tecting the community from the Bahraini women’s development and civilisational to serving the nation. a cease-fire in Hodeidah, a aspirations of journalists. dangers of disunity. high competence and progress and paid tribute for She, alongside the board pullback of forces from the HRH the Premier hailed the HRH the Prime Minister re- capability to achieve their honourable stances and members, expressed gratitude port city and the opening national role of Bahrain press iterated congratulations to Ah- and take up high profile responsible role in serving the to HRH the Prime Minister for of humanitarian corridors. in enlightening public opinion, deya Ahmed on her election as posts. nation’s progress. his unflinching support, high- raising awareness and high - BJA president, which asserts HRH the Premier underscored lighting the significance of HRH THE PREMIER lighting national issues honestly Bahraini women’s high compe- Bahrain’s inherent approach of Khalifa bin Salman Press Award New Gaza border and responsibly. tence and capability to achieve in expressing the journalists’ defending freedom of expres- which aims to encourage jour- He stressed the need to and take up high profile posts. aspirations and defending their sion to boost constructive par- nalists to exert more efforts in barrier work begins consider the national interest He also lauded the role of BJA interests, stressing the govern- ticipation in serving the com- serving national issues. Jerusalem srael said yesterday that Iwork to strengthen its bor- der with the Gaza Strip had entered a new phase, with construction starting on a massive new barrier along the frontier. “Over the weekend we Red carpet welcome began building the above- ground barrier along the Gaza border,” Prime Minis- Pope Francis arrives in the UAE as part of historic visit to Middle East ter Benjamin Netanyahu told journalists before the weekly cabinet meeting. • Arabic news channels showed images from inside Faith brings us together even the plane as the Pope met in the face of differences. members of the world’s press. It also keeps us away from hostility and indifference. DON’T MISS IT As he stepped out of the POPE FRANCIS plane• through a jet bridge he was met by the Crown Prince December 2019. Boy injured in of Abu Dhabi Mohammad Arabic news channels showed images 02 stray dog attack bin Zayed Al Nahyan. from inside the plane as the Pope met members of the world’s press. As he stepped out of the plane through a ‘Liberty to supply Abu Dhabi power, water not jet bridge he was met by the Crown Prince 03 of Abu Dhabi Mohammad Bin Zayed Al limited to EWA’ t was a historic moment for the Arabian Nahyan. Gulf as Al Italia’s Boeing B777 touched The two spoke briefly before the pontiff Showcasing Idown on the run way at the Presiden- was greeted by a young girl who presented 04 Chinese art tial Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Rome him with a bouquet of flowers. shortly before 10pm on Sunday. He was then introduced to a series of Onboard was Pope Francis, the first Shaikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Pope Francis at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Emirati government ministers and the pontiff to visit a Gulf Arab country in the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed Al Tayeb Vatican’s long history. onboard readied themselves for the mo- wider Gulf region have been waiting – the chairman of the Muslim Council of There was a wait, presumably as those ment that Christians in the UAE, and the for since the visit was announced in Elders. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 02 Bahraini-Iraqi relations lauded Manama epresentatives Council Boy RSpeaker Fawzia Zainal yesterday received Iraqi em- bassy Charge D’Affaires Mo- hammed Adnan Mahmood who conveyed to her the greetings of her Iraqi coun- terpart Mohammed Al Hal- injured in bousi and his keenness to bolster bilateral co-operation. The Representatives Coun- cil Speaker stressed the im- portance of Iraq as an essential part of the Arab nation, assert- ing that its security and stabil- stray dog ity are part of the security and stability of the whole region. She praised outstanding relations between Bahrain and Iraq under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Iraqi attack President Dr. Barham Saleh. She also underlined Bah- rain’s keenness to boost rela- Child was playing with friends when tions with all brotherly and The boy at SMC after being attacked by stray dogs, and inset, the nicks friendly countries on the ba- and bruises suffered by the boy to his left leg. attacked by a group of dogs sis of respecting countries’ sovereignty and rejecting TDT | Manama was immediately rushed to Sal- to change the misconception the authorities allow us to give interference in the internal Harpreet Kaur maniya Medical Complex for about stray dogs in the minds lectures to schoolboys in pri- affairs. treatment.” of many. mary and intermediate and to She pointed out growing boy was injured in stray Sources said that many res- “The fear in the minds of I would like to suggest teach them how to handle these parliamentary relations be- dog attack in Sanabis idents have been repeatedly many must vanish to enhance that the authorities situations. tween Bahrain and Iraq for A area, said sources. complaining about the stray the image and affection towards allow us to give lectures “It is not practically possible to the common interest of both It is learnt that the child was dog menace in the area, but au- stray dogs.” to schoolboys in primary trap all stray dogs and take them countries and peoples and to playing with his friends out- thorities haven’t been taking any “There won’t be any stray away. And it is inhuman to kill promote pan-Arab work in side the compound of his home action. menace if people think of strays and intermediate and or poison innocent dogs. But we light of global challenges and when a group of dogs attacked Speaking to Tribune, animal positively. They can easily to teach them how to can teach these schoolboys and developments. him. rights activist Fathiya Al Basta- handle the stray dogs roaming handle these situations. even elders as to how to be happy The meeting was attended “The boy suffered nicks and ki, who runs Bahrain Stray’s, around in their neighbourhoods. MS AL BASTAKI and without fear while dogs are by Second Secretary at the bruises to his left leg and he said that there should be efforts “I would like to suggest that around,” Ms Al Bastaki added.