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n Bahrain ‘ready to host climate centre’ PARIS: Bahrain is willing and prepared to host a regional centre for the Green Climate Fund to serve West Asia, as MANAMA:DEVELOPMENT part of its commitment to supporting The a possible new agreement on tackling implementa- climate change, the Crown Prince declared yesterday. tion of govern- He also noted that Bahrain had earlier ment-funded announced its readiness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and its development reliance on fossil fuels and since 2000 projects is pro- the share of fossil fuels in Bahrain’s real gross domestic product has more than ceeding accord- halved, from 44 per cent to 20pc. ing to plans. His Royal Highness Prince Salman n HRH the Premier bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, The rate of execu- Deputy Supreme Commander and First tion on the first year Deputy Premier, was speaking at the of the Government Action Plan MANAMA: As soon as he left hospital, the Premier headed directly to chair the The causes of the mess were out- COP 21 climate change conference in Cabinet sessionON due to the importance of the issuesTRACK on the agenda, says a report in (GAP) stood at 28 per cent. lined and contingency measures were Paris. our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej. The government’s work plan follow-up, rainwa- taken to avert any such chaos in case Full report – Page 2; Vow - Page 17 This was revealed as His Royal ter chaos and investment–related measures were among the most important issues Highness Prime Minister Prince discussed yesterday. of heavy rain. A BD8.5 million pro- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa chaired ject aimed at tackling 55 rainwater n Top rank for kingdom the weekly Cabinet session yesterday. development projects exceeds the ministry and government department, stagnation spots was fast-tracked for MANAMA: Bahrain has been awarded The GAP blueprint which was pre-set time-frame,” said Cabinet sec- based on the execution of projects. completion late next year. the top rank in the Arab world for endorsed by the legislative authority retary-general Dr Yasser Al Nasser. The rain chaos which brought The ministries of Works, information and communications The Premier urged indicators to Bahrain to a standstill last week Municipalities and Urban Planning technology (ICT) development by the featured a total of 655 projects. International Telecommunications “The pace of execution of the measure the performance of each dominated the agenda of the meeting. Affairs and Housing are co-ordinating Union. The kingdom ranks 27th the scheme, which will globally and has been awarded for cover targeted loca- achieving the most development and tions in Muharraq, the growth globally in ICT indicators Spotlight on working Northern, Southern and between 2010 and 2015. Capital Governorates, Full report – Page 21 apart from allocat- n Saudi soldiers killed Bahraini women... ed areas in central Bahrain. ABU DHABI: Three Saudi border soldiers MANAMA: Working Women, attribut- The Cabinet also were killed after exchanging fire with Bahraini women are ed the progress of approved a new con- “enemy elements” the focus of this year’s Bahraini women to vention, according to trying to cross the ‘Women’s Day’. His Majesty’s patron- which, Bahrainis serv- border from Yemen to attack two watch It will celebrate their age and encourage- ing sentences in other towers, the SPA FREE! achievements in the ment and the support Arab countries would news agency said financial and banking of the government led be allowed to complete yesterday. The sector and their contri- by His Royal Highness their jail terms in the attack occurred Only bution to maintaining Prime Minister Prince kingdom. in the Harath Bahrain’s position as Khalifa bin Salman The draft, in line district of Jizan. for a leading regional and n Princess Al Khalifa – and His with the convention on Saudi Arabia international financial Sabeeka Royal Highness Prince the transfer of prisoners has been fighting Houthi forces in GDN hub. Salman bin Hamad Al among Arab League Yemen for eight Her Royal Highness Princess Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy n A woman covers her nose as she walks past a building under countries, has been months and has led subscribers Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Supreme Commander and First construction in Beijing. Choking smog blanketed China’s referred to the National a coalition of Arab Khalifa, wife of His Majesty Deputy Premier. capital city and much of the north, drastically reducing visibility Assembly as an states in a military King HamadASTER WDD_4x6.pdf and president 1 11/30/15Celebrations 4:11 PMset – 11; Full and grounding ights. Beijing issued its highest smog alert of urgent bill. campaign to drive the of the Supreme Council for report – 14; Forum – 18 the year as air pollution reached hazardous levels. BD8m set aside - Page 5 group from the capital Sana’a. 2 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015
Bahrain pledges support for anti-global warming efforts
PARIS: Bahrain will support to protect and raise living standards. trial heat and harnessing solar energy. efforts to keep global warm- “Bahrain is fully prepared and will- He expressed solidarity with ing below two degrees Celsius, ing to host a regional centre for the France in the fight against terrorism Green Climate Fund to serve West and violent extremism and conveyed said His Royal Highness Prince Asia. We had previously announced the kingdom’s sincere condolences Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, our readiness to reduce greenhouse to French people following the tragic Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme gas emissions and reliance on fossil events that took place in Paris earlier Commander and First Deputy fuels. this month. Prime Minister. “Our continued efforts meant HRH the Crown Prince met several The Crown Prince was address- reducing the share of fossil fuels world leaders on the sidelines of the ing world leaders at the Paris in the kingdom’s gross domestic conference. Climate Change Conference product from 44 per cent to 20pc They included Qatari Amir Shaikh yesterday when he vowed Bahrain’s since 2000.” Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Britain’s support to tackle global warming. Stressing Bahrain’s plans to devel- Prince Charles, Indian Prime Minis- “Paris summit represents a his- op new programmes for encourag- ter Narendra Modi, Pakistani Premier toric opportunity for world leaders ing pioneer research for exploring Nawaz Sharif and French Minister of to address the dangers of climate clean energy in water desalination, Ecology and Sustainable Develop- change,” he said, emphasising the the Crown Prince pointed out future ment and Energy Ségolène Royal. significance of cleaner technologies projects that include capturing indus- Climate rescue pledge – Page 17 n HRH the Crown Prince leads Bahrain’s delegation at the conference
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JapanGulfdailynews go-ahead@GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline for $110bn projects INSTABILITY in the region By RAJI UNNIKRISHNAN ation and maintenance. investment. will not deter the Japanese “The countries in the region “We underscore the impor- government from investing managing director Tadashi share a spirit of resilience and tance of dynamism driven from in the Middle East, accord- Maeda. partnering, based on this spirit, power sector and partnership ing to a senior Japanese Japanese Prime Minister could lead countries to a win- between the government and banker. Shinzo Abe in May announced win situation,” said Mr Maeda, private sector in infrastructure The GCC and the broader the plan, in partnership with who taking part in a major con- projects, which are in high region stand to benefit from JBIC, which had earmarked ference in Manama covering demand in the region,” he said. Japanese investment of up projects worth $10bn in the economy and security. “The Mena region in terms to $110 billion in infrastruc- Middle East alone. “Underlining our support to of GDP is $2.6 trillion, which ture projects in Asia over the Mr Maeda said the projects the infrastructure development is almost equivalent to the next five years, according to mainly focused on deployment in the region, Prime Minister Asean countries, and in terms Japanese BankABC NewAdfor International 21xmx2col banking_finance_investment_insurance.pdf of quality infrastructure with Shinzo 3 11/29/15Abe 4:06announced PM of population it is 70 per cent Co-operation (JBIC) senior agreements for long-term oper- the Partnership for Quality of Asean, which is 43 million. Infrastructure. “All of this emphasises “Infrastructure must be for opportunities available and we the long term and quality must have already been engaged in be ensured, not only in tech- the region, from manufacturing nology and equipment but also to infrastructure sectors. in the quality of operations “This trend will continue and and maintenance, we will also be sup- which is needed for porting other fields many years. in the region, like “Middle East vocational training, and Gulf countries the training of engi- could benefit from neers and technolo- n Japanese projects worth $10bn are planned for the Middle the project, worth gy transfer. East $110bn for five “Japan is also years. (It is) main- focusing on invest- Fund projecting $60 per barrel 80pc of Japan’s oil and fossil ly for Asia, but not ments on more in 2020 and no prospects for fuels. limited to Asia. n Mr Maeda technology-driv- prices to rise,” he said. “This figure has remained “In terms of finan- en sectors in the “Because of this the fiscal unchanged since the first oil cial support in the region JBIC, region, including advanced deficits of governments in the shock hit the world in the a partner in the project, has set medical systems – like using region could pose risks, like 1970s and, despite efforts aside $10bn.” proton and carbon ion to cure the Saudi fiscal deficit in 2015 to ratify this situation, it Mr Maeda was among cancer.” might be more than 20pc of remains unchanged,” he delegates attending the first However, despite being the GDP and the aggregate said. Bahrain Bay Forum, organised upbeat he acknowledged that figures of the GCC in 2015 “In this way stability and by the International Institute risks remained. might (see deficits of) 13pc economic prosperity in the for Strategic Studies at the Four “We do not dismiss risks of total GDP. region is of strategic interest Season Hotel Bahrain Bay on in the region, which are the “However, the Japanese gov- to Japan. Saturday and Sunday. destabilisation from the Arab ernment and businesses will try “Hence we will support any Despite low oil prices Spring, the upheaval of the to be partners in the region.” initiative that will help to diver- and ongoing conflict across Islamic State and its negative One reason for this is Japan’s sify economies and in turn lead the region, he suggested the impact plus the low oil price – dependence on the region, to more job opportunities.” Middle East was still ripe for with the International Monetary which accounts for more than [email protected] Cyber crime rising in Middle East CYBER crime is on the rise in could intimidate investors, the Middle East, according to affect businesses and thus its Interpol. stability and prosperity,” he Increasing reliance on tech- explained. nology is being exploited However, senior research by criminals and terrorists, analyst at Lebanese think tank revealed Interpol Digital Crime Arab Reform Initiative, Dr Officer Abdulla Al Sayed. Lina Khatib, said governments He said Interpol was now were stepping up their cyber working with governments defences with a “proactive to provide training for law strategy to tackle these crimes”. enforcement agencies and raise “Saudi Arabia recently awareness of the dangers. increasing its monitoring of “We at Interpol do not segre- online financial transactions is gate crime and even if the crime an example,” she said. is committed by a terror group, “However, more collabora- like the Islamic State (IS), we tion in terms of Gulf security treat it like other crimes and n Cyber crime is on the rise among the GCC governments deal with it if reported to us is the need of the hour. through official channels. their daily lives. delegates who attended the first “Though this is already initi- “The number of cyber crimes “The banking sector, govern- Bahrain Bay Forum at the Four ated, like in terms of sharing of is on the rise in the region and ment agencies, social organi- Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay on intelligence, we need it more the GCC, but it is not unique to sations – all these are now Saturday and Sunday. on the leadership level. this part of the world as the sit- vulnerable with this depend- He warned that cyber attacks “Although the threat is high- uation is no different globally. ency on technology and the not only disrupted online er from groups like the IS, we “This depends on many criminals, especially the terror channels, but could also deter have to admit that these groups things, mainly the rising groups like the IS, are targeting potential investment. do not have the capacity to dependency of the population these links.” “An image that the coun- cause serious damage in terms on applications and software in Mr Al Sayed was among try is a target of these groups of cyber warfare.” Gulf Daily News Email: [email protected] Tuesday, 1st December 2015 5 Bahraini inmates in Arab nations may be sent back
BAHRAINIS serving jail sentences in Arab countries could be allowed to com- n HRH the Premier chairs the Cabinet session plete their sentences in Bahrain. Under the agreement Arab prisoners in Bahrain would also be allowed to complete their jail terms in their own countries. The Cabinet yesterday approved a new convention on the transfer of prison- ers among Arab League countries and referred it to the National Assembly as an urgent bill. It also approved three Arab conven- tions on combating corruption, organised crime abroad and IT crimes, which were also referred to parliament and the Shura BD8m earmarked Council. “The technicalities of the exchange convention will be left to the National Assembly to determine,” Information, Parliament and Shura Affairs Minister and official government spokesman Isa Al Hammadi told a Press conference following the Cabinet meeting yester- day. “The convention provides a framework which has to be matched with existing legislation.” for rain drainage Meanwhile, the Cabinet approved an agreement with India to combat inter- national terrorism and organised crime, By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI besides smuggling and trafficking of ille- gal drugs and chemically produced nar- BAHRAIN plans to cotics. invest millions of dinars Government projects ‘are on track’ The Cabinet tasked Interior Minister in rain drainage net- Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to works following chronic BAHRAIN’s government has completed mentation or during field work,” he said. and First Deputy Premier, was regularly sign the agreement on its behalf. flooding last week, if the 28 per cent of projects in its four-year “The average completion of projects is meeting with ministers to speed up work. Meanwhile, a new bill based on a par- action plan, which continues until the 80pc and they are being followed closely.” Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prime liamentary proposal to set up a national money is available. end of December 2018, it was announced Of 325 projects classified as “top prior- Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al authority for food has been referred to The Cabinet yesterday yesterday. ity”, 216 are still ongoing – with 23pc due Khalifa has directed the Cabinet Affairs the National Assembly. earmarked BD8.27m to Of the 655 projects planned this year for completion by December 31, 43pc next Ministry to set up a mechanism to meas- However, it is not clear whether it had tackle rain drainage prob- only 31 are not on schedule, Information, year, 15pc in 2017 and 13pc in 2018. The ure government work. Cabinet backing. lems in 55 locations across Parliament and Shura Council Affairs remaining 6pc was not the country. Minister and official government spokes- accounted for. A similar initiative man Isa Al Hammadi said after the “There are 330 pro- already underway in 55 Cabinet session. jects classified as less other locations is due to He showed journalists a presentation by important and they are Cabinet Affairs Minister Mohammed Al ongoing,” said Mr Al be completed in April, with Mutawa to the Cabinet and said the govern- Hammadi. work at 45 of those already ment was actually 3pc ahead of schedule. He added a ministeri- finished. “Only 5pc, which are 31 projects al executive committee, However, hundreds of planned for this year, have been delayed chaired by His Royal other areas have also been – out of them are 17 existing and 19 Highness Prince Salman identified and the fate of the new – due to problems associated with bin Hamad Al Khalifa, new rain drainage project contractors and other variables or factors Crown Prince, Deputy depends on the availabil- that may happen while planning imple- Supreme Commander ity of funding – with the government committed to ing most roads, highways and Mr Al Khayat. reducing spending in light neighbourhoods in a record “Rain drainage holes, hold- of lower oil revenues. time and places dried up by the ing tanks and soak areas are The Works, afternoon, but there are some solutions to ease our work, Municipalities and Urban areas that needed more time which requires a different Planning Affairs Ministry due to their difficult nature. strategy in future and that’s has now been tasked with “The committee has repre- having a rain network. drawing up plans for the sentatives from all ministries “Bahrain is a pioneer in pro- scheme. concerned and all were work- jects and having clean neigh- Yesterday’s decision fol- ing as a team whenever com- bourhoods is something we are lows the launch of a probe plaints were received. working on under a long-term into widespread flooding “The biggest concern while national project to develop after a downpour in the early doing work was to ensure that infrastructure. hours of last Wednesday. rainwater did not mix with “The rain didn’t cause Floodwater was one sewage water, leading to envi- school walls or house roofs to metre deep in some plac- ronmental and health hazards. collapse, it wasn’t that strong, es and many people woke and we are carrying out main- to find streets submerged, Tackled tenance regularly on schools as well as several inches “We have identified 1,050 and waterproofing homes.” of rainwater inside their locations, where rainwater Meanwhile, Housing homes and businesses. collects during downpours Ministry assistant under-secre- Authorities said nine and we have already tackled tary for housing projects Samy million litres of floodwater the problem in 350, but more Buhazaa revealed seven hous- was removed by dozens of work is needed for the other ing developments were badly tankers in the wake of the 700 locations – which requires affected by rain, but denied downpour. budgeting and time. that it was because of shoddy “We have minimised “We are seeking exact satel- workmanship. damage caused by the rain, lite aerial identification.” “Six of the seven projects 25.1 millimetres of which Mr Al Khayat, who is are new and infrastructure fell in four rainy hours – also Works, Municipalities work is not yet connected,” which is high compared with and Urban Planning Affairs he said. the average over five days Ministry Public Works Under- “In one project like Wadi Al during the same period in Secretary, said the Cabinet has Sail, the nature of the sloped November 2013,” National ordered work on a national landscape meant rainwater Rain Crisis Committee rain drainage network. flooded from nearby areas, but chief executive Ahmed Al He said it would commence it is being addressed. Khayat told a Press confer- immediately with the commis- “We build tanks that gather ence following the Cabinet sioning of artist impressions, rainwater at new projects, but session at Gudaibiya Palace but added that it would be reli- one in Jidhafs was used as yesterday. ant on available budgets. a football pitch for residents “It was an extraordinary “Tankers (that remove rain- by the Capital Trustees Board, event and we dealt with in water) are no engineering solu- which meant water there was the best way possible. tion, they are just deployed to not gathered.” “The result was clear- deal with a problem,” admitted [email protected] 6 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015
If you’re feeling below par, this week’s upbeat alignment between Mercury and Uranus can bring Scary telecom stu ! n Putin at a news extra sparkle your way. It’s just you may find yourself pickier about your companions that ever conference in Ankara ... before. Those people who enliven you are gems to polish. Conversely, those people who make too HOULD telecom operators be liable for the the Russian leader has many demands can really drain you. Scontent of the bulk SMS sent through their been simulating a ght network? against IS while actually Every day we receive dozens of advertise- bombing opponents of ment SMSes on o ers from retailers. Some of the Assad regime them are from known retailers – places where we shop. Some others are from shops we have With your ruler Saturn under continuing pressure in December, you could feel somewhat anxious. never visited or even heard of. Ironically, the present planetary backdrop may be just what you need to push you out of your com- Even though these are annoying, the big fort zone, and consider other perspectives. Any feelings of fear might be associated with trying concern is that our personal mobile numbers something new, but doing so can be uplifting. are being provided to people for promoting their products or services, at a cost by opera- tors. In fact we should Published letters are not be bene ted monetar- necessarily the views of the ily for receiving their advertisement. Although the probing powers of Pluto and the disruptive Uranus are clashing once more, the Editor. Readers wishing to scenario they represent is one you’ve likely become used to over the past three years or so. That is Recently I received make a complaint through an SMS from a sender your conscious mind and ideas, are battling with your subconscious. All this can drain your nerv- the GDN should provide full GSPN: “You has been ous energy, but delving deep can prove revealing. details of the complaint selected as one of together with their contact the 2015 bene ciary telephone numbers. of 850,000 Euro. To redeem, send us your name and mobile via email: gspn@outlook. The lively Mercury Uranus tie can spotlight an opportunity that brings fast results along with the com for more information”. chance to enhance your income. You might not be able to ponder this possibility for too long We are familiar with these kinds of spam though Pisces, so give yourself permission to divert time to embrace it. Your natural flexibility can activities since we receive hundreds of them be particularly helpful in this regard. through emails. But now these spammers have started us- ing bulk SMS services provided by operators of terrorists and “stabbing in the back” those to cheat innocent people. waging a war on Islamic State. I would request the authorities concerned At the heart of the crisis is the toxic relation- Demands can close in today. If you feel particularly pinched for time, you may be tempted to take to take necessary measures to regulate the ship between Russia and its client dictator, a short cut to compensate. In general, December can be a time when rules and regulations can bulk SMS system. President Bashar Al Assad. The Russian leader have a seeping and erosive impact on your morale. However, for us all there are rules and regula- Lijo has been simulating a ght against Islamic State while actually bombing opponents of tions we simply cannot dodge. the Assad regime. On the brink His concern is that other rebel groups will HE destruction of a Russian ghter by ll the vacuum left when IS is beaten back TTurkish warplanes has highlighted how and that they will mount an assault on Assad’s perilous the world has become. This will not, heartland. Russian aircraft have been bomb- Although routine tasks will certainly need completing, an innovative Mercury/Uranus tie can see of course, be news to the relatives of the ing the Turkmen Brigade because Moscow you keen to explore fresh approaches. Technology may become more of an ally, leaving you more 300,000 Syrians who have been killed over the sees it as a puppet of Turkey, which is deter- time for other matters, or if you are a born again Luddite, use other ways to inject your approach past four years, nor the many millions who mined to topple the Syrian leader. Yet the with greater flair and imagination. have been displaced from their homes. Turkmens have never posed a serious threat By pitting a Nato country against an to Assad’s forces. They are being crushed to increasingly provocative Russia, the incident make a political point. has prompted fears that miscalculation and This use of military muscle for political ends brinkmanship could spark a war stretching has been a hallmark of the Putin years and has Watch out for a restless quality that can discourage you from getting things done. Indeed, you well beyond the Middle East. Certainly the been particularly evident since the annexa- risks will have to be factored into the looming tion of Crimea last year. may be tempted to call a friend and arrange a get-together as a way to catch up on the gossip decision to send British Tornados into combat Russian behaviour in Turkish airspace – it and escape any dull monotony. Even so, don’t put off essential tasks. Dealing with these first can over Syria. has been a repeated intruder over the past ease pressure and create space. The stand-o could turn into the rst weeks – is a stepped-up version of what has Nato-Russian military confrontation since the been happening across Nato territory, testing end of the Cold War. But for the time being it air defences of the alliance. seems that Ankara and Moscow are striving to Russia is now proposing a joint command avoid any further escalation. with Nato countries in their anti-IS bombing Stay attuned to the big picture, for while it’s great to get up to speed with an important strand, Turkey has chosen not to activate Na- campaign. Super cially this seems to be a don’t be so caught up with this that you miss an opportunity that could have positive potential to’s collective defence clause despite the conciliatory move. In fact it is an attempt now and over the days ahead. Interestingly, this could offer an alternative route to achieving a plan violation of its to divide the or ambition you’ve long coveted. airspace. And campaign into so far President operational sec- Vladimir Putin’s tors, giving them aggression has free hand to been chie y pursue targets Venus and Mars are giving your word powers a significant boost of energy. Apply these in a struc- verbal, accusing other than IS. Its tured and well ordered way, and people will know that what you say is what you mean. However, Turkey of being overriding aim if money is linked in to all this, things may not run so smoothly. Who owns or contributes what can an accomplice is to keep Assad be a thorny subject just now.
TODAY is Tuesday, December 1, the 335th day of 2015. 1954 – US signs mutual security pact with Nationalist There are 30 days left in the year. Highlights in history China (Taiwan). You may feel emotionally compromised today as the Moon in your sign ties with both the restless on this date: 1962 – India rejects Chinese proposals for cease- re and vibe of Uranus and the transforming Pluto. As a result, you could feel duty-bound to make a de- 1530 – Margaret of Savoy, Governor of the Netherlands, negotiations over disputed border territory. cision concerning an issue that has personal significance for you. However, perhaps this is one of dies. 1971 – The “Croatian Spring,” a movement for more in- those situations where you just have to do it. 1640 – Revolt in Portugal, which becomes independent dependence within Yugoslavia, is crushed. under John IV. 1988 – Benazir Bhutto is named Pakistan’s prime minis- 1774 – American colonies start boycotting British ter, becoming rst woman to lead modern-day Muslim goods. nation. 1813 – Allies agree to invade France after Napoleon 1989 – V P Singh is named prime minister of India. Bonaparte’s vague replies to peace terms. 1990 – Chad’s president Hissene Habre ees the coun- An unexpected call can pave the way for a fun event or an opportunity to move in new circles. 1821 – The Dominican Republic declares independence try after Libyan-armed guerillas march into the capital. Indeed, by accepting an invite that requires you to move out of your comfort zone, you could from Spain. 1991 – Ukrainians vote nine-to-one in favour of inde- 1887 – Portugal secures the secession of Macao from pendence from Soviet Union in referendum. benefit greatly. As determined Mars flexes in your sign, you’ll be that much more focused on con- China. 1992 – A tear-gas grenade blows o a farmer’s hand as necting with all the right people. 1897 – Zululand is annexed to Natal. tens of thousands of mostly European farmers protest 1918 – Croatia becomes part of Kingdom of Serbs, Cro- in Paris against a US-European accord to cut farm sub- ats and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia); Transylvania, former- sidies. ly under Hungarian rule, unites with Romania; Iceland 1993 – The US and Britain increase the pressure on Bel- becomes a separate state under the Danish crown. grade ahead of Bosnian peace talks by stopping a Rus- 1925 – Locarno Treaties are signed in London. sian proposal to supply natural gas to Yugoslavia during Although the conflict between saving and spending money is still ongoing, it may be helpful to 1934 – Sergei Kirov, a trusted aide of Soviet leader Jo- the winter. give yourself some leeway. If you are in need of a boost, enjoy a few small luxuries, and stay alert seph Stalin but also a possible rival, is assassinated, 1994 – Ernesto Zedillo is sworn in as president of Mex- to smart ways to snaffle bargain rates for items and activities you relish. A romantic saga is also prompting Stalin to purge the Communist Party. ico, vowing to broker peace with Indian rebels, work 1935 – Chiang Kai-Shek is elected president of Kuo- for his country’s impoverished millions and phase out drawing nearer to a clearer conclusion. mintang, China’s ruling party. one-party rule. 1948 – Arab conference at Jericho proclaims Abdullah 1995 – Prosecutors in South Africa formally charge for- of Transjordan as King of Palestine. mer defence minister Gen Magnus Malan and 19 others Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 7
by Winfred Peppinck Thank you OVEMBER is a won- This debate will Nderful month for fund raising for children – and this year was no exception. I would like to thank all the go on and on... schools for their charity tables at school fairs – and the children themselves – NOTE, like a number of your corre- who have helped to bright- spondents, parliamentary debate on the en the lives of children of Iuse and availability of pork in Bahrain the Belize Orphanage. will continue unabated. Yvonne Trueman The vote to ban will be carried “unan- for Belize Orphanage imously,” as it always is, who would dare (Dorothy Menzies Child vote against it? Care Home) n Ms Trueman celebrates more than 30 years of fundraising. Be- Consuming debating time on an in- Belize City low, a GDN report on Ms Trueman published on May 8, 1999 terpretation which many Muslims see as involving personal choice, when priority concerns on the economy and security need much more focus. The issue remains one of moral assertion in a country that values the freedom of choice and tolerance of competing beliefs. No doubt, of course, about the integrity of the parliamentarians again moving the annual ban. But why stop there, why not go the whole hog? in power. After its ghter jet was shot down, If the focus is totally on pork, shouldn’t Moscow announced that it would be sending they also look at simple quarantine and new surface-to-air missiles to its airbase health issues or at related issues on the outside Latakia. usage of other pig-related “parts” as well? This was not a move to defeat the jihad- As in medicine, for example. ists: IS has no planes to shoot down. Rather Valves, taken from pigs, are often Moscow wants to deny the Turks their dream inserted into humans at the time of heart of a no- y zone. It is a ploy for in uence over transplants or for other key body organs the future of Syria. which are worn out or no longer function- Reducing the risk of an accidental war ing and through modern medicine, can be in crowded skies is feasible. The European replaced. Leadership Network, a platform for dozens Collagen taken from pigs is converted of former defence and foreign ministers from East and West, has set out common proce- into gelatine, which is then also inserted dures for close aerial encounters. into a number of medicines including These should be adopted to ease tension company’s continued sponsorship of a top painkillers, many multi-vitamins and food- not only in Syria but for all potential ash- American sprinter despite stu s including liquorice. points between Nato and Russia. a doping ban. DAILY SMILE! Bone fat is often used in shampoos and An observer He had approved of an conditioners, body lotions and anti-aging uncontested bid by the creams, and many types of toothpastes. company’s home town There is apparently, no legal obligation Coe sees clearer of Eugene, Oregon, for on manufacturers to identify whether N 1981, at the height of his powers as a run- the 2021 athletics world the gelatine used comes from the pig or Iner, Sebastian Coe persuaded the Interna- championships. another animal, and where it is identi ed, tional Olympic Committee to let him address At no point did he it is usually labelled Suilline. its annual congress for an unprecedented four acknowledge a con ict There’s good and bad news too, pig fat minutes. For three of them, he spoke bravely of interest; although he is used in glycerine, a key element in ex- about doping. should have – but at least plosives, whether used by the “good guys” Quarter of a century later Lord Coe is he has now accepted and thugs alike. almost as famous as an organiser as he once that his position was not So, surely, more things to ban? was for his acceleration on the home straight, beyond reproach. It seems too, that the disease trichinosis but his vision of what matters to his sport He must now turn with has at times seemed clouded. He has had an all his legendary zeal to in pork, which some MPs claim is “infested overdue moment of clarity. root-and-branch reform with worms,” is sometimes found in game After months of mounting pressure, the of a sport poisoned by from wild animals and game meats. new president of the International Association doping and a governing However, according to the US Centres of Athletics Federations stood down from his body grievously dis- for Disease Control, which sets global role as a paid “ambassador” for the Nike sports credited by compelling standards for many health authorities, equipment giant. allegations of corruption. infections from domesticated and farmed Lord Coe had confessed to unease over the Sportsman pigs are extremely rare. The Food and Drug Administration also regulates processed food manufacture as do most national food production and quarantine bodies. with the murders of 13 Princess Masako gives military contractors may still be alive. Besides, most pork eaters, despite quar- people in 1987. birth to a daughter, the 2008 - One of the highest tides in its history brings Ven- antine and food controls, ensure that pork 1996 – A volcano erupts couple’s rst child, and ice, Italy, to a virtual halt, ooding its historic St Mark’s is always extremely well cooked, therefore in eastern Zaire, spew- long-awaited royal heir. Square and rekindling a debate over a plan to build eliminating any trichinosis. ing a plume of ash and THE only people who attain power are 2002 - An Iranian law- moveable ood barriers. lava into the air about those who crave it – Erich Kastner, Ger- yer, Saleh Nikhbakht, 2009 - President Barack Obama sends 30,000 more US Hmmm! 40km (25 miles) north man author and poet (1899-1974). appeals a verdict sen- troops to Afghanistan, accelerating a risky and expensive But from pork, to “porkies,” to use the of the border crossing at tencing reformist aca- war buildup, even as he assures the nation that US forces old Cockney lingo using the term Porkie Goma, where Rwandan demic Hashem Agha- will begin coming home in July 2011. Pie to equate to a bare-faced “lie.” refugees are still straggling homeward. jari to death for apostasy three weeks earlier. 2010 - A new study suggests there are a mind-blowing Year after year after year, authorities say 1997 – Historians say banks in Switzerland received three 2003 - Aviation enthusiasts demonstrate their passion for 300 sextillion stars, or three times as many as scientists before each winter, “We have learned from times more gold than previously believed from the Nazis supersonic ight, bidding a higher-than-anticipated $1.3 previously calculated. That is a three followed by 23 zeros. during the Second World War and that as much as one- million at a British Airways auction of Concorde memora- Or three-trillion times 100 billion. last year’s oods and are fully prepared sixth was stolen from concentration camp victims. bilia and spare parts. 2011 - Israel’s defence minister says Israel does not want this year.” 1998 – Exxon agrees to buy Mobil for $77.2 billion in a 2004 - Former French prime minister Alain Juppe gets a to take military action against Iran over its nuclear pro- “Maintenance has been done to elim- deal that reunites two of the biggest pieces from the new lease on his political life when appeals judges reduce gramme, but at some point may have no other option. inate trouble spots, we are monitoring 1911 break-up of John D Rockefeller’s Standard Oil, an his sentence in a party- nancing scandal, opening the 2012 - Internet and telephone service are restored in Syr- weather forecasts closely, we will have a estimated 9,000 jobs world-wide are threatened. door for his possible return to o ce in elections in 2007. ia after a two-day, nationwide communications blackout 1999 - Scientists announce that they have virtually 2005 - Police ring tear gas clash with opposition sup- that came during some of the worst ghting to hit the eet of emergency tankers on standby; we mapped an entire human chromosome, one of the chains porters as Egypt holds the last round of its parliamentary capital since July. have got it all covered. of molecules that bear the genetic recipe for human life, elections. 2013 - A protest by about 300,000 Ukrainians angered And yet … the same spots a ected, for the rst time. 2006 - Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese heed a call by their government’s decision to freeze relations with same old excuses, blame apportionment, 2000 - Vincente Fox is elected president of Mexico, end- by Hizbollah and congregate in downtown Beirut to pres- the West turns violent when a group of demonstrators unseasonable severe weather, etc. ing the seven-decade political dynasty of the Institution- sure the US-supported government to resign. besiege the president’s o ce and police drive them back al Revolutionary Party. The election marks the rst peace- 2007 - Colombian government o cials release a letter with tear gas and ash grenades. Dozens are injured. No wonder the Premier is again de- ful transfer of power to an opposition party in Mexico’s written by former presidential candidate, Ingrid Betan- 2014 - Suspected Islamic extremists strike in two state manding an explanation “this time.” history. court, and videos that are the rst evidence in years that capitals in northeast Nigeria, killing at least seven people The community demands it too. 2001 - Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito’s wife, Crown she and other rebel-held hostages including three US and injuring dozens. 8 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 TAKE A BREAK ...
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A DRUNK man groped a US servicewoman in a Juffair hotel elevator, a court heard. The Saudi appeared at the High Criminal Court yesterday to plead not guilty to sexual assault. However, he admitted being drunk at the hotel. “Yes I was drunk, but I did not do what the woman said,” he told the court. Defence lawyer Fatima Al Hawaj claimed the alleged victim’s statements lacked credibility. “The victim claims that the Saudi man was in the elevator with her and then held on to her chest using power,” she told a leading judge. “Any woman in her place n A monthly dinner was hosted by Skal International Bahrain at The Domain Hotel and Spa. It was attended by around 40 members, including president Mohammed would then push him away after Buzizi, who listened to a special guest speaker give a talk on custom-made jewellery. Skal International is a professional organisation of leading executives in the what he had done and shout hospitality industry and Skal International Bahrain was established in October 1972. Above, members at the dinner. at him. But she then asked him which floor he was going to. This does not make sense and proves my defendant is not guilty.” Ms Al Hawaj also asked judges to release her client on bail having undergone a medical procedure. “My client was just at the hospital and had a serious oper- ation. I request his release on bail because his health will Life sentence for deteriorate rapidly. “The doctors told him that he needs to rest and being in pris- on will not provide him with the rest he needs.” She also requested hotel sur- veillance footage of the defend- ant and the victim to be submit- ted to court as evidence. Judges ordered a medical assessment of the defendant and adjourned the trial until heroin smuggler January 17. ATTEMPTING to smuggle By NOOR ZAHRA “They took out wooden objects like BD100,000 worth of heroin through plates and cups and found a white powder Bahrain International Airport has land- (BD1,252). in them after they had cut them open. ed a Pakistani labourer in jail for life. He denied any knowledge of the contents “I did not know anything about the The 53-year-old was arrested on August of the box and claimed he was innocent. drugs, I came to work in Bahrain as a 30 after customs officials grew suspicious “I bought a visa to work in Bahrain labourer and I cannot go to jail because I of a wooden box in his possession. from a man named Abdulhadi for 350,000 am the only breadwinner in my family.” According to case files, they ran it rupees,” he said in his statement to pros- The court was not swayed by the defend- through an X-ray machine and found it ecutors. ant’s story and sentenced him to life, which contained 1,803.9 grams of heroin wrapped “He gave me a wooden box and asked equated to 25 years behind bars in Bahrain. in eight nylon bags that were stuffed inside me to transport to Bahrain, which I agreed He was also fined BD10,000 and will wooden tableware. to do because he had helped me. be deported after completing his sentence. The defendant told prosecutors that a “I took the wooden box and put it in my Pictures of large quantities of narcotics man named “Abdulhadi” had given him the luggage before getting on the plane, but I found inside the wooden box were attached box to transport to Bahrain, after selling was stopped at Bahrain airport and they ran to court documents as evidence. him a visa for 350,000 Pakistani rupees the box through an X-ray machine. [email protected] Talent competition for women... A TALENT competition for women from the Indian state of Kerala begins this week. The Pioneers-Malabar Gold and Diamonds Vanithotsavam is set to feature contests in pub- lic speaking, poetry recitation and creative writing, all in the Malayalam language. It will also feature a general knowledge contest and vegeta- ble carving tournament as well as drawing, fabric painting, acting, song and dance com- petitions. Prizes on offer include dia- mond necklaces, eight-gram SALE gold coins, LED TVs, trophies UP TO and certificates. An opening ceremony will 70% be held on Friday at 7pm at the Tableware, crystal, silverware & gift items Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam n Event co-ordinators announce details of the talent competition at Food City restaurant in (BKS) in Segaiya. Manama Preliminary rounds will take Al-Seef Mall, Shop No: 297, tel: +973 17564075 place at BKS and the Kerala Catholic in the BKS Diamond Jubilee Hall on To register call 34013385, 39299554 or www.saragroup.com Association, with the finale set to be held January 14. 33788248. 10 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015
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Gulf Daily News Email: [email protected] Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline Tuesday, 1st December 2015 11 n Drugs women land behind bars TWO Russian women were jailed for drugs offences by the Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline High Criminal Court yesterday. One, aged 35, was handed a three-year sentence for dealing methamphetamine, known locally as Shabu, while the Reject women’s other, 31, received six months behind bars for using the drug. The younger of the two was initially charged with dealing but had the charge dropped after helping police arrest her co-defendant. n Fake bombers jailed PlantinG a hoax bomb made out of a soft drinks bottle, a watch and empty cigarette packets has landed law call by MPs two men in jail. the bahrainis, aged 23 and 24, By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI with all articles. placed the suspicious device on Bahrain’s government also shaikh salman Highway near adhari on February 3. A DECREE that increased met resistance from MPs when they were sentenced to the rights of women in Women’s Day celebrations set it sought to improve women’s seven years each by the High Bahrain could be challenged rights in 2006. Criminal Court yesterday, by parliament – based on the Celebrations for bahraini Women’s of women. The government submitted a after judges heard that their recommendation of a com- Day will take place today. “it’s important to have a day because it’s a draft Family Law to parliament fingerprints were found on mittee headed by female this year’s event is being held under the day for women in the community,” she said. that for the first time set out the device. MPs. theme “women in the financial and banking “it’s essential in bringing the country women’s rights when it came Members of a parliamentary sector” under the patronage of Her royal together and a way to award women in dif- to domestic issues such as n Driver arrested committee yesterday said the Highness Princess sabeeka bint ibrahim al ferent fields. divorce and inheritance cases. A HIT-AND-RUN driver was decree should be rejected, just Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and “every year the award has a different slo- At the time, all such cases arrested yesterday after crashing a day before the country is due supreme Council for Women president. gan, embracing and showcasing the different were handled by Sharia courts, into a police car in Hamad Town. to celebrate Bahraini Women’s shura Council women and child commit- fields that women in bahrain are involved in which critics accused of hand- The Northern Police Directorate Day today. tee chairwoman Hala ramzy told the GDN and how important women are to building ing down judgements that announced earlier in the day The committee, on which it was important to highlight the importance community in the country.” favoured men based on male that a male driver sped off after female MPs hold the two most judges’ interpretation of Islam. causing minor injuries in a senior posts, claims the decree At a session in November not sure the country could com- by arbitration. However, in the end, a Family collision. – which lifts all reservations 2013, all 35 MPs present, ply with certain articles. The decision to remove the Law was passed only for Sunni However, he was arrested two put in place when Bahrain including female MPs, unani- When Bahrain signed up to reservations was taken on the Muslims in 2009 due to opposi- hours later. acceded to the Convention on mously voted against the idea. CEDAW it listed reservations understanding that Bahrain was tion from Shi’ite clerics. No further details were the Elimination of all Forms However, the Royal Decree on granting women equal rights now in a position to comply [email protected] available. of Discrimination Against approving the move was later in respect to passing on their Women (CEDAW) in 2002 – issued during parliament’s nationality to their children, as is un-Islamic. recess. well as gender equality when Bahrain’s Supreme Council In a statement yesterday Ms it came to people’s freedom to for Women had been working Al Hayki said it was “obvious” move and choose their home. W subscribers for several years to lift the that the decision to go ahead The country also stated one reservations before the decree with full rollout contradict- of the convention’s articles, came into effect last December, ed “the values of the Islamic which called for measures OUT NO after the Cabinet referred the Sharia (law)”. to eliminate discrimination issue to His Majesty King “We have studied replies against women in matters relat- Also delivered to all Hamad. presented to us by the Foreign ing to marriage and family rela- Comprehensive. Now parliament’s women Ministry, the Supreme Islamic tions, was “incompatible with and child committee is recom- Council and the Supreme the provisions of the Islamic mending it should be voted Council for Women and Sharia”. down when MPs hold a retro- through our own research and A reservation was also made Authoritative. spective vote on the decree. studies on the matter related against an article calling on The committee is headed by to removing all reservations, countries to condemn discrim- chairwoman Roaa’a Al Hayki, a decision by the committee’s ination against women and with Fatema Al Asfoor as four members has been taken adopt a policy to eliminate dis- vice-chairwoman. to reject the decree,” she said. crimination “in order to ensure Informative. Two other members of the “The obvious reason is that its implementation within the committee, both male, are Anas after thorough investigation, bounds of the provisions of Bu Hindi and Mohsin Al Bakri. we found it to contradict the Islamic Sharia”. It is not the first time values of the Islamic Sharia.” Bahrain also included a Bahraini MPs have sought to The Cabinet earlier said the reservation against an article Your single source for Gulf veto full rollout of CEDAW, only reason Bahrain included stating that disputes between which is the UN convention on reservations when it signed up countries over interpretation of business and regional defending women’s rights. to CEDAW was because it was the convention could be settled economic news. 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n His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander, yesterday received at Sakhir Palace, in the presence of his personal representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Defence Minister and the BDF Chief of Staff. His Majesty discussed the tremendous efforts exerted by the BDF’s brave servicemen as part of their continuous participation in the “Operation Decisive Storm” and “Operation Restoring Hope” within the Saudi-led Arab coalition in the best interests of brotherly Yemeni people and security of the region. He also discussed future plans to develop BDF’s units and weaponry. n Message sent to UAE President HIS Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent a message to UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan pertaining to brother- ly relations, and ways to bolster them. Royal Protocols Chief Major-General Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Fadhala deliv- ered the message to UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Affairs Minister Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. l His Majesty yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Barbados Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave on his coun- n His Majesty yesterday received at Sakhir Palace Camillo Ballin, the Roman Catholic Vicar try’s National Day. Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia and praised his efforts in humanitarian n His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received at Sakhir elds and in promoting values of goodness, love and tolerance. He took pride in Bahrain which Palace researcher Salem bin Hassan Al Rashdan who n Premier greeted has been home for everyone regardless of their religions or beliefs, stressing that Bahrain offered him three artworks. He thanked the researcher for will remain a model of co-existence and tolerance. They reviewed ways to disseminate the the valuable gift, lauding Bahrainis for their contribution HIS Royal Highness Prime Minister culture of dialogue, religious tolerance, moderation and rejection of extremism. to the kingdom’s development and progress. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received congratulatory cables from senior officials and citizens on the suc- cess of medical check-ups he underwent recently. Cabinet hails success of They included Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs president Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Saudi Ambassador Dr Abdullah bin Ab- Premier’s health check-up dulmalik Al Shaikh, National Action Charter politburo chief Ahmed Jumaa and Muharraq Club chairman Shaikh HIS Royal Highness Prime Minister committee for financial affairs and Ahmed bin Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa rationalising expenditure to follow up They wished the Premier abundant good has been congratulated by the Cabi- on the implementation of the practi- health and a long life to continue serving net on successful medical check-ups cal and technical procedures he had the nation and citizens. he underwent recently. ordered during his meeting with busi- Deputy Premier Shaikh Moham- nessmen and investors at the Bahrain n New health push med bin Mubarak Al Khalifa extended Investors’ Centre to ensure prompt is- THE “I-Seha e-Services” system for health heartfelt congratulations to the Pre- suance of licences to investors at the centres in Muharraq will be launched by mier, and prayed to Allah the Almighty centre and municipal one-stop shop, the end of the month. Health Ministry IT to bless him with abundant good health Cabinet secretary-general Dr Yasser Department director Khalid Al Jalahma said the first edition of the system would and full recovery to carry on his re- Al Nasser said. include medical facilities located in north- markable contributions to the progress n Dr Al Nasser The Premier praised the success ern Muharraq and Halat Bu Maher in addi- boom witnessed by the kingdom. of Jewellery Arabia 2015, and com- tion to the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait and Chairing the weekly Cabinet session at Gu- mended the efforts of the organisers and securi- National Bank of Bahrain health centres in daibiya Palace yesterday, the Prime Minister ty authorities in this regard. Hidd, Arad and Dair. extended thanks and appreciation to His Majes- The Premier also underscored the importance n On behalf of His Majesty, personal representative ty King Hamad for his interest and care during of the GCC e-Government Conference and Ex- n Parliament praised Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday received the medical check-ups. hibition 2015 in highlighting the leading posi- the Unconditional Joint Accreditation by the Council The Premier also thanked the citizens for tion and strides of Bahrain and the GCC coun- SUPREME Council for Environment of International Schools/Middle States Association of president Dr Mohammed Mubarak Colleges and Schools which was awarded to Shaikha their sentiments and the feelings of love and tries in the field of e-Government services. Bin Daina and eGovernment Author- Hessa Girls’ School in April last year. The meeting loyalty they expressed towards him. The session discussed proposals submitted ity chief executive Mohammed Ali Al was attended by the school’s former chairman Shaikh “This will strengthen our determination and by parliament. They included the establishment Qaed praised parliament’s efforts to Hisham bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, his successor Shaikh resolve to exert more efforts to serve this nation of a sports walkway in Hamad Town, the acqui- save recurrent expenses through the Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and other of cials, in and its people,” the Premier said. sition of land for Al Najma Club and procedures optimisation of the use of technology and addition to a number of students. adopting interactive conferencing app The Prime Minister tasked the ministerial to protect the citizens. (++eMeeting) which is estimated to have saved 84 per cent of expenses by the end of the legislative term. n Al Basta market set SOUTHERN Governor Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa will hold a Press conference today to announce the launch of the fourth edition of Al Basta Market (Al Basta4) to be held at Bahrain International Circuit with support from Tamkeen. It will take place at the governorate’s auditorium in Awali, during which the details of Al Basta4 will be announced, including its key functions, in the presence of several officials and representatives of its sponsors and patrons. n Lecture delivered FORMER UN General Assembly n The fth edition of Bahrain High School Students’ Forum opened yesterday under the n Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa president Shaikha Haya bint Rashid Al slogan “We progress through dialogue”. Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi attended yesterday received ICICI Bank managing director and Khalifa yesterday delivered a lecture the seminar in the presence of principals, specialists, teachers and students. He also took chief executive Chanda Kochhar and her accompanying at the Royal Command and Staff and part in an open discussion with students who outlined their aspirations and assessment delegation. The minister praised the constructive co- National Defence College, highlighting of educational services. He stressed the importance of fostering co-existence and operation between Bahrain and India in nancial and the role of United Nations in maintaining disseminating the values of moderation, tolerance and allegiance. economic elds, wishing ICICI Bank success in the kingdom. security in armed conflict zones. Gulf Daily News Email: [email protected] Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline Tuesday, 1st December 2015 13 Citizens urged to nalise loan
Gulfdailynews @GDNonline @GDNonline GDNonline disbursement CITIZENS who were grant- ed housing loans between 2009 and 2011 were yesterday Murder threats urged to finalise disbursement procedures within three months. Eskan Bank said that the deadline is on February 26 after which it would be granted to other people on the waiting lists. Those wishing to regulate their situation and finalise pro- cedures can report to Eskan Bank main headquarters or its man loses plea branches at Almoayyed Tower in Seef District, Jid Ali or A STALKER who sent By NOOR ZAHRA was found guilty of harassment Filipina victim and “burn her “He would follow me around Diplomatic Area. death threats to a woman by the Lower Criminal Court family alive”. everywhere and this one time For more information, call after she rejected his violent against his BD100 fine. after it heard that he had threat- He frightened the 25-year- grabbed me from behind and 17 567888. advances has lost the appeal The 28-year-old Bahraini ened to hire a hitman to kill his old woman so much with his dragged me around by my hair behaviour that she was afraid near a hotel in Manama. to leave her home, she told “I could no longer leave the prosecutors. house I was so terrified and I Gang rape case “He wanted me to go out would sit all day in my room.” with him and said that he loved The defendant‘s appeal hearing is held me, but started to threaten me against his BD100 fine when I refused,” she said in her was rejected by the High A CLOSED hearing was held statement. Criminal Appeals Court yesterday in the case of a yesterday. Thai woman who was alleg- Threats Letters written by the victim edly gang-raped at a hotel in “Once, he told me that he pleading with judges to punish Juffair. knew someone who would kill her stalker were attached to Video evidence was screened me for BD50 and said he would court documents. at the hearing and a Bahraini hire him to do it and no one Threatening messages sent prosecution witness gave evi- would even care. by the defendant through dence. “He also said that he was WhatsApp were also attached The case was adjourned until going to burn my family alive as evidence. December 21 for submission of and make meBSPCA_18x3_FC.pdf watch. 1 11/29/15 11:[email protected] AM defence papers.
n A new Mexican and Italian restaurant in Umm Al Hassam called ‘Casa Di Bibo’ has opened its doors. MP Ahmed Abdulwahed Qarata did the honours, in the presence of managing director Kottorkalikkal Paulose and director Bipin Paul John. Above, from left, Mr John, Mr Qarata and Mr Paulose.
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AT THE BRITISH CLUB 2nd - 5th DECEMBER Nightly at 7pm on 2nd, 3rd & 4th / Matinees at 3pm on the 4th & 5th Tickets: Non - British Club Members 7 BD. British Club Members 5 BD. From: British Club, (Mahooz) / Craftzania, (Nakheel Centre, Saar), Sage & Sirloin (Hamala), Words Bookstore Cafe (Palm Square, Budaiya Highway Pro ts will be donated to local charities.
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n More than 2,500 tourists arrived in Bahrain yesterday aboard the AIDAstella cruise ship that docked at Khalifa Bin Salman Port. Industry, Commerce and Tourism assistant under-secretary Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa welcomed the crew of the ship and presented its captain with a memento. The visit is part of the new cruise ship season, which continues until March 2016 and will feature 32 ships carrying an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 tourists each. Above, Shaikh Khalid, front row, third from left, with the ship’s crew and, right, the ship AIDAstella
n Around 300 female staff at MRS Fashions in Hidd have bene ted from free medical check-ups and medicines as part of the Indian Ladies Association’s (ILA) Workers Welfare Programme. Doctors and nurses from various hospitals around Bahrain took part in the event, as did ILA volunteers, MRS Fashions management and pharmacists. Above, MRS Fashions employees, ILA volunteers, medical specialists and other of cials at the camp. Plate designed by Bahraini artist gifted to archbishop A plAte designed by Bah- raini artist Wahab taqi was presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev- erend Justin Welby, as he commissioned the new head- quarters of youth charity, Youthscape, in luton, the UK, on Sunday. the design for the plate was taken from the robes the archbishop wore at his conse- cration service. Wahab taqi specialises in designs with three fish. Dean of St Christopher’s Cathedral the Very Rever- end Christopher Butt made the presentation at the com- missioning service at St Mary’s Church, luton. n Wheelchairs were donated to Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) in Isa Town by Jwala Bahrain. Jwala Bahrain patron M present was Alex Drew, di- P Raghu and members of the team were present with BMI of cials for the handover. Above, BMI and Jwala of cials with rector of Youthscape’s local wheelchair users and the donated wheelchairs. work in luton. Youthscape works across n The three- sh design on the UK, supporting and the archbishop’s mitre at his equipping young workers consecration service and working directly with thousands of vulnerable young people. The new youth centre is housed in Bute Mills, a five-storey Vic- torian former mill which has undergone a £2 million redevelop- ment. It will include a state-of-the-art youth centre, conference and meeting facilities, and offices to house the charity’s staff.
n An accident management workshop was held at Al Haddad Motors service centre in Salmabad. The day-long event was attended by representatives from 10 insurance companies in Bahrain and Daimler Middle East representative Andreas Roehl. Above, participants n The archbishop, centre, with the plate presented by Rev of the workshop. Butt, left. Ms Drew, right, was also present at the event 16 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 WORLD Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 17 Turkey ‘downed jet to protect IS oil supplies’ PARIS: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday the reason Turkey downed a Russian war- Leaders pledge plane last week was that it want- ed to protect supplies of oil from Islamic State (IS). Putin, speaking at the global climate conference in Paris, added that the decision to shoot down the plane was a “huge mistake” and that he had not met Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan yester- day, despite them both being in Paris. “We have received additional data which confirm that Islamic State (IS) oil ... enters the territory LE climateBOURGET: World lead- rescue of Turkey,” Putin said. “The deci- ers vowed yesterday to save sion to shoot down the plane was mankind from catastrophic dictated specifically by a desire to defend supplies.” climate change as an histor- Erdogan has called claims that ic summit opened with the Turkey buys oil from IS “slander”. “hope of all of humanity” Relations between Russia and laid on their shoulders, but Turkey have nosedived since fault lines quickly emerged. Turkey shot down the Russian The heads of more than 150 bomber near the Syrian-Turkish nations – a record – kicked off border on November 24. 12 days of talks in search of an Turkish officials have said the elusive pact that would shift the plane violated Turkish airspace and had been warned repeatedly. world economy away from its Moscow says the aircraft was over heavy use of fossil fuels blamed Syria, where Russia is carrying for global warming. out an air campaign to support They gathered at a confer- the forces of President Bashar ence centre in Le Bourget on Al Assad in a four-year-old civil the northern outskirts of Paris, war. swathed by heavy security fol- Putin signed a decree impos- lowing terror attacks in the city ing economic sanctions on Turkey, while Erdogan has said Turkey which appear to have spurred the will not apologise over the inci- push for a climate breakthrough. dent. “Never have the stakes of an Yesterday, Russia said the ban international meeting been so n Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, Obama, Hollande and Modi pose for a would be mainly of agricultural high, because it concerns the photo during the “Mission Innovation – Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution” meeting on the opening day of the Conference at Le Bourget, products and it might expand the future of the planet, the future of near Paris sanctions if needed. life,” French President Francois Hollande said in an opening speech. “The hope of all of humanity rests on all of your shoulders.” France and India in Scientists warn that without urgent action to curb greenhouse gases, mankind will suffer wors- ening droughts, floods, storms ‘solar partnership’ and rising seas, threatening mil- lions with hunger, disease and migration. Low-lying island PARIS: France and India yesterday on solar, saying it is expected to launched an international alliance grow significantly. India is seeking nations would face oblivion. seeking to mobilise more than a to reach capacity of 100 gigawatts Yesterday’s event was the trillion dollars by 2030 and deliver by 2022. largest single-day gathering of clean, solar energy to some of the The International Solar Alliance heads of state or government in planet’s poorest. will hold its first steering group history, the UN said, highlight- French President Francois meeting today and aims to deliver ing widespread global commit- Hollande, host of two weeks of UN clean and affordable energy to all, ment to the climate fight. talks, needs to win the support of including India’s 300 million peo- Many leaders also vowed to nearly 200 nations if the summit ple who have no access to energy. is to forge a global deal to curb It aspires to bring together well forge an ambitious deal in hon- climate change. over 100 solar-rich countries in the our of the 130 people killed In the past, India has been one tropics, with backing from indus- in the November 13 attacks in of the obstacles to consensus as try and governments and to mobi- Paris, claimed by the Islamic it pushes for leeway to allow its lise a trillion dollars of investment. State group. The leaders began population of more than a billion “We can no longer accept this their talks with a minute of to develop. But Prime Minister paradox that those who have the silence to remember the dead. Narendra Modi yesterday said most potential for solar energy US President Barack Obama solar would allow India to com- have only a small share of solar bine protecting the environment electricity,” Hollande said. made a speech pledging with growth, setting a positive tone Industry was represented at American commitment and urg- that delegates said boded well for yesterday’s launch ceremony by ing others to do the same. the negotiations ahead. France’s solar leader Engie, whose “The US not only recognises “There is already a revolu- chief executive Gerard Mestrallet our role in creating this problem tion in solar energy. Technology said the energy form was already but embraces its responsibility to is evolving and costs are coming cost competitive without subsidies do something about it,” Obama down,” Modi said. in some regions. said, as he warned “the hour” of “We want to bring solar energy India’s national action plan, into lives and homes by making it combined with more than 180 being too late was near. cheaper, more reliable and easier other submitted to the UN, will “The future is one that we to connect to the grid.” not be enough to reduce global have the power to change, right India’s national plan, submitted warming to the limit scientists say here, right now.” to the UN as its contribution to is needed to avert the worst effects Obama had earlier met with tackling climate change, focuses of climate change. Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing together the leaders of the two biggest Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi argued his carbon emitters, to highlight a partnership on cli- nation needed to continue burning cheap and plen- mate they began to forge last year. tiful coal to rise out of poverty, while developed In his speech, Xi reasserted China’s pledge for countries should make deeper and faster cuts in its carbon emissions to peak by 2030. their own emissions. But he also insisted rich nations shoulder com- “The prosperous still have a strong carbon foot- paratively more of the responsibility in curbing print and the world’s billions at the bottom of the global warming. development ladder are seeking space to grow,” He demanded rich nations honour their commit- he said. ment, dating back to 2009, to mobilise $100 billion Stumbling blocks in Paris include providing a year by 2020 to tackle climate change in poorer finance for climate-vulnerable and poor countries, countries. and transferring renewable technologies to devel- The UN has hosted annual conferences to oping nations. address global warming since 1995, but its efforts Scrutiny of commitments to curb greenhouse have stumbled on divisions between rich and poor. gases and the legal status of the accord are other Underscoring the difficulties ahead in Paris, expected negotiating battlegrounds. 18 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015
n HRH Princess Sabeeka with dignitaries, officials and participants at the event Gender equality ‘could add $13trn to global economy’ By AVINASH SAXENA MANAMA: Gender equality could add $13 trillion to the global economy, according to Deutsche Bank Group global head of diversity and inclusion Guelabatin Sun. She said that studies have shown that companies get a 33 per cent improvement in return on investment when more women join their board of directors. Ms Sun was speaking dur- n Key speakers at the conference ing the Women in Financial and Banking Sector Princess Sabeeka’s patronage More than 300 partici- Conference, organised that helped to highlight wom- pants of the conference dis- under the patronage of Her en’s presence in the pivotal cussed factors shaping the Royal Highness Princess sector for about 50 years. future of women in finance, Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al He called on financial insti- sustainability and compet- Khalifa, wife of His Majesty tutions to consolidate the cul- itiveness of women in the King Hamad and Supreme ture of equal opportunities in industry and leading the Council for Women (SCW) their organisations and take transformation. president. practical steps to increase the The conference brought The one-day conference proportion of women working together senior members held yesterday at the Four in this sector. and heads of the kingdom’s Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Mr Al Maraj assured them top financial institutions, was organised by Central of all support from the CBB senior women in the indus- Bank of Bahrain (CBB) in to create an appropriate work try and the next generation co-operation with SCW. environment for increased of aspiring young women It marks the conclusion of participation of women, who leaders and executives a year-long campaign being already account for 32pc of working in the banking and held as part of the 2015 total manpower in the financial n Ms Sun n Mr Al Maraj n Ms Wilson finance sector. Bahraini Women’s Day cel- sector of Bahrain. Sponsors of the con- ebrations to showcase and “We have many inspiring absorbing women into the ness-led framework, the organ- a prominent role in promoting ference and campaign are promote the role and achieve- success stories and an ongoing working population,” she said. isation had succeeded in more the economic development and National Bank of Bahrain, ments of women in the finan- effort for the development of A project showed that than doubling the number of advancement process in the KFH-Bahrain and BBK as cial and banking sector. competencies.” Bahrain does not stray too far women serving on FTSE-350 kingdom through active par- lead sponsors, Al Baraka HRH Princess Sabeeka, SCW secretary-general Hala from the global percentages boards in just over four years ticipation in both the financial Banking Group as the who was present during the Al Ansari said to ensure main- in relation to representation of and seen a fundamental culture and banking sectors that has Women’s Empowerment opening of the event, voiced streaming of women’s needs women in the workplace. change take place at the heart contributed to making Bahrain Partner for Islamic Banking, the importance of supporting by promoting the principle of “I do not think that it is of British business. a leading financial hub in Al Salam Bank, United the financial and banking equal opportunities, several appropriate to call what women Ms Wilson leads a business the region. Gulf Bank, Mumtalakat and sector to assure women’s steps had been taken to intro- face when seeking upward focused task force and vol- She participated in a panel GPIC as Gold sponsors, presence and contribution to duce and activate the National mobility, the glass ceiling, it untary framework for increas- discussion on Leading Change: Venture Capital Bank and the development of national Plan for the Advancement of should instead be called ‘the ing the number of women on Factors shaping the future of Khaleeji Commercial Bank economy and attraction of Bahraini Women (2013-2022) imaginary ceiling’ that needs to FTSE-350 boards. women in finance, moderat- as Silver sponsors. Bronze youth, lauding CBB’s grow- to private institutions in the be overcome based on compe- Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa ed by CNBC Arabia business sponsors include Citi, SICO, ing role in supporting SCW, banking sector. tence and confidence.” Al Khalifa, the chairwoman news anchor Lubna Bouzam Bapco, and Banagas, with by encouraging financial “Current trends in Bahrain Global financial industry of Al Salam Bank since 2012 who also interviewed ICICI Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain and banking enterprises in indicate that the male to female executive Denise Wilson, the and the first chairwoman of a Bank managing director Bay and Moda Mall as hos- terms of equal opportunities. ratio in the country’s work- chief executive of the Davies financial institution in Bahrain, and chief executive Chanda pitality and lifestyle part- CBB Governor Rasheed ing age population is 1:1 and Review for Women on Boards said over the past five decades, Kochhar. ICICI Bank is India’s ners. Al Maraj hailed HRH there is tremendous scope for in the UK, said through a busi- Bahraini women have played leading private bank. [email protected] Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 19
The impact of cultural values GIB’s ratings af rmed on growth... BizTech by Moody’s and Fitch Dr JASSIM HAJI uring the last two dec- ades the world has seen MANAMA: International credit rat- liquidity and solid capitalisa- look on the bank’s A3 deposit cial fundamentals, mainly asset quality Da sharp increase in the ing agencies Moody’s and Fitch tion and its somewhat more ratings. and capital, which offset downside risks number of multinational have affirmed Bahrain-based Gulf conservative risk appetite than Moody’s stated that the to asset quality”. companies. International Bank’s (GIB) credit domestic peers”. affirmation of the ratings Moody’s emphasised GIB’s positive The 21st century has seen internationalisation become ratings. Moody’s affirmed GIB’s “reflects GIB’s strong capital trend in its asset quality, stating that the primary strategy for com- Fitch affirmed GIB’s long-term credit A3 senior debt and for- and liquidity buffers; improve- “as of June, the ratio of non-performing panies which intend to ex- rating at ‘A’ with a stable outlook. eign-currency deposit ratings; ments in the bank’s asset qual- loans to gross loans declined to 2.68 per pand their business from one Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) A3 senior unsecured MTN ity metrics; and a reduction in cent from 5.98pc as of December 2012”. country to another, according affirmed GIB’s senior debt and for- programme (foreign curren- the level of concentrations of The agency said “the affirmation to Bennett. Maddox states according to a eign currency deposit rating at A3 and cy) ratings; and A3 long-term the bank’s asset base”. of GIB’s A3 foreign-currency deposit Business Week article, chief upgraded the outlook from negative to counterparty risk assessment n Dr Alyahya The agency said the out- and senior debt ratings reflect Moody’s executive officers are being stable. ratings. look change to stable “reflects view of a very high probability of sup- driven by a simple truth – to In a statement, Fitch said GIB’s rat- Concurrently, the rating agency GIB’s stabilising credit profile and the port from the bank’s major sharehold- survive is to be global. ings reflect the bank’s comfortable changed from negative to stable the out- continued improvement in GIB’s finan- er, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Globalisation has brought in an influx of cultural identities to Fund”. the workplace. A statement by the bank The influence of national cul- quoted GIB chief executive ture impacts the workplace Dr Yahya Alyahya as saying but global companies have that the affirmation by both generally ignored the nuanc- Opportunities es of national culture and its Moody’s and Fitch confirms significance to an individual’s the bank’s enhanced asset qual- behaviour. ity and robust capital position. Instead they have employed “We’re positive this strength policies which aim at urg- will further improve in future ing high performance from focus of Zain their employees while the as we expand our presence in existence of intercultural the region and globally, gener- misunderstandings has been ating a steady source of fund- an impediment to such per- ing and diversified earnings formance. for our shareholders. The affir- DuPraw and Axner argue, “As people from different cultural conference mation of the Viability Rating groups take on the exciting also reflects Fitch’s assessment challenge of working togeth- MANAMA: Demand for prise and smart city spaces. of GIB on a standalone basis er, cultural values sometimes mobility, broadband, virtualis- The three-day event is without shareholder support conflict. We can misunder- ation, cloud-based services and being held under the theme, and reflects GIB’s experience, stand each other, and react in ways that can hinder what enhanced customer experience “Transforming Our World”. fundamental financial strength are otherwise promising are drivers for transformation The opening ceremony was and risk profile.” partnerships. Often, we in information and communica- attended by more than 700 del- n Mr Ahmed addresses the gathering GIB is owned by the six aren’t aware that culture is tions technology, experts have egates including Transportation GCC countries. acting upon us. Sometimes, said. and Telecommunications chief technology officer Hisham “This generates greater we are not even aware that we have cultural values or Speaking during the fifth Zain Minister Kamal Ahmed, Zain Allam. demand for telecommunications assumptions that are differ- Technology Conference that Bahrain chairman Shaikh “With the continuous devel- solutions which in turn necessi- BisB shares ent from others!” started yesterday at the ART Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, Zain opment of telecommunications tates the need for the provision This conflict of culture has Rotana Amwaj Islands Hotel, Group chief executive Scott technologies, consumers and of a sound regulatory frame- been confirmed by Hofstede they said enormous growth Gegenheimer, Zain Bahrain businesses are increasingly work and infrastructure. offer fully and others who state, “When people are interacting with opportunities are available in general manager Mohammed drawn to adopting a digital life- “As the policymaker for the each other across cultures, the business to business, enter- Zainalabedin and Zain Group style,” said Mr Ahmed. sector, the ministry works with subscribed their cultural values could the TRA to provide support to make them say or do things telecom companies and service MANAMA: A rights that are misperceived as providers in providing inte- offer of shares by Bahrain intentional”. The problems associated with grated solutions in more effi- Islamic Bank (BisB) that cultural diversities at the New technology unveiled cient, productive, and innova- ended on Sunday was fully workplace can also be as- tive ways, to position Bahrain subscribed, the bank has sociated with a divergence MANAMA: The first day of the amongst the most advanced announced. between the employees’ Zain Technology Conference countries in the field.” Under a capital increase plan, local national culture and the company’s “alien” corporate in Bahrain saw Ericsson and The event is being touted as the bank offered 170,940,171 culture. Zain announce the Middle one of the biggest technology ordinary Thus, in different environ- East’s first proof of concept exhibitions held in the king- shares to ments, employees strive to for virtual Evolved Packet dom, with more than 65 global existing carry out their duties within Core and virtual IP Multimedia technology providers and ven- shareholders the guidelines of the com- panies corporate cultures Subsystem solutions combined dors taking part and showcasing at a price of which have originated in together with an ambition to their latest digital innovations 117 fils per specific environments while offer customers a better user and technologies. share against they are under the influence experience. The conference launch was a nominal of their own unique national The objective of the proof of followed by a number of key- value of 100 cultures. Kroeber notes that the average concept is to demonstrate cloud note presentations by Ericsson, fils. individual is influenced by use cases that enable Zain to Huawei and Nokia Networks. n Mr Jarrar The two for their national culture in which have faster time to market and n Mr Allam with officials at the conference Ninety-five pre-arranged 10 rights issue they have been so moulded easy deployment of many ICT breakout sessions have been offer was open from November by growing up and adjusting services such as, Voice over the possibility for operators to and virtualised software prod- lined up over the next two days 15 to 29 and BisB said final- to it. The problems which are asso- LTE, Machine to Machine, deploy NFV on a broader scale. ucts, allowing them to allocate to address latest trends in the ising of share allotment for- ciated with the cross-cultural Rich Communication Services “By using this technology, their network resources more sector. malities and trading in Bahrain interaction at the workplace and Enterprise Solutions. telecom operators such as Zain flexibly, simplifying network Technology and business top- Bourse will be completed demands understanding of Zain Group chief technolo- are able to build global stand- configuration, and offering ics being discussed in the event according to the time-table the aspects of relevant cul- gy officer Hisham Allam said ard agile networks and speed savings in operational and cap- include the road map to 5G, announced earlier. tures by respective top com- pany management so that virtualisation paves the way for up their new service introduc- ital expenditure. core virtualisation evolution, The statement quoted the constructive measures can implementation of new tech- tion.” “The networked society business enablement solutions, bank’s chief executive Hassan be taken in order to address nologies across all markets. The Ericsson Cloud will empower transformation, big data analytics and cloud Jarrar as saying that it was the cultural issues. Ericsson Middle East and Execution Environment and creating disruptive changes services, customer quality of thankful to all shareholders for The author is a Bahrain-based Africa president Rafiah Ibrahim Ericsson Cloud Manager allow across both industries and experience, services innovation, “their effective participation management and technology said, the successful proof of operators to deploy Ericsson’s society as a whole,” said Ms energy efficiency and site opti- which led to the success of the expert concept exercise showcased and other vendors’ hardware Ibrahim. misation. issue”. 20 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015
COUNTRY SELL CASH SELL DRAFT AUSTRALIA (Dollar) 0.2788 0.2760 Total number of shares traded 3,016,077 BANGLADESH (Taka) 0.00506 0.00478 Total value of shares trades BD337,812 CANADA (Dollar) 0.2885 0.2851 CHINA (Yuan) 0.061100 0.0611 DENMARK 0.5660 - PRICES at the close of trading yesterday: Bahrain Telecommunication Company (BATELCO) .... 0.310 ...... -0.002 BAHRAIN ALL SHARE INDEX ...... 1,232.57 ...... +3.98 BMMI BSC (BMMI) ...... 0.870 ...... EGYPT (Pound) 0.0512 0.0489 Company ...... Share Prices Change + or - Nass Corporation BSC (NASS) ...... 0.137 ...... EUROPEAN UNION (Euro) 0.4051 0.4031 COMMERCIAL BANK Seef Properties (SEEF) ...... 0.202 ...... HONG KONG (Dollar) 0.04986 0.04946 Al-Ahli United Bank (AUB) ...... $0.710 ...... +0.015 Trafco Group BSC (TRAFCO) ...... 0.250 ...... Al Salam Bank - Bahrain BSC (SALAM) ...... 0.089 ...... -0.006 Zain Bahrain BSC (ZAINBH) ...... 0.180 ...... INDIA (Rupee) 0.00582 0.00578 Bahrain Islamic Bank (BISB) ...... 0.117 ...... 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SAUDI ARABIA (Riyal) 0.10075 0.10074 SINGAPORE 0.2717 0. 2697 SOUTH AFRICA (Rand) 0.02810 0.02800 Indian markets close at SRI LANKA (Rupee) 0.00290 0.00265 MUMBAI: Indian equity es on Friday and a decline in day’s trade. 26,089.13 points during the SWEDEN (Krona) 0.0464 - markets ended yesterday’s the country’s industrial prof- The wider 50-scrip Nifty of intra-day trade. trade flat as investors were its spooked investors here. the National Stock Exchange SWITZERLAND (Franc) 0.3734 0.3710 Market observers elabo- anxious ahead of the release There were also (NSE) ended mar- rated that the markets trad- SYRIA (Pound) 0.001740 0.2006 of key macro economic data concerns ahead of ginally in the red. It ed in a narrow range as in- TAIWAN (Dollar) 0.012100 - and negative Chinese finan- the release of the ended lower by 7.45 vestors were docked away cial cues. upcoming macro points or 0.09 per cent ahead of the upcoming re- THAILAND (Baht) 0.010770 0.010740 Initially, both the bellweth- economic data like at 7,935.25 points. lease of key macro economic TURKEY (Lira) 0.1371 - er indices of the Indian equity India’s July-Sep- The S&P BSE Sen- data and the Reserve Bank UK (Sterling) 0.5750 0.5709 markets opened on a firm note tember GDP (gross sex, which opened of India’s (RBI) monetary supported by hopes that the domestic product) at 26,142.53 points, policy review slated today. 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Telephone: 17228888. weak Asian markets given the the Bombay Stock Exchange The Sensex touched a high of over Tuesday’s RBI mone- major fall at Chinese exchang- (BSE) closed flat during the 26,231.06 points and a low of tary policy review and the commentary that the central bank will give in the back- drop of imminent US rate 1 US$ 1 UK Stg 1 SFR 100 Yen D increase,” Anand James, Bahrain 0.3770 0.5921 0.3671 0.3083 co-head, technical research Kuwait 0.2855 34.9109 0.2780 0.2335 I desk with Geojit BNP Pari- Oman 0.3849 0.3953 0.3748 0.3148 L bas Financial Services, said. Qatar 3.6420 3.7403 3.5463 2.9784 “However, there was a UAE 3.6730 3.7722 3.5764 3.0038 B positive bias which was Saudi 3.7500 3.8513 3.6514 3.0667 E backed by the central gov- ernment’s efforts to build R consensus over the GST bill, so that it can be cleared in Currency November 30 Previous T Euro 1.0562 1.0593 the winter session of parlia- Yen 123.24 122.87 ment.” Swiss francs 1.0275 1.0303 Canadian dollars 1.3325 1.3359 Pound 1.5045 1.5036
Gold bars Selling Almoayed Wilhelmsen Unayzah Hanjin due from Far East December 9 Rates are in Bahrain Dinars Grand Duke OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East today CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci Hanjin due from Far East December 9 8gm coin 22k 101.500 NYK Argus OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East today CSCL Venus Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean December 9 8gm coin 21k 95.000 Glovis Caravel WWL/NMT due from Europe, US, Far East today Hanjin Veracruz Hanjin due from Inter Gulf December 9 LONDON MARKETS Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East today Dilmun Shipping Agency 1gm (24 carat) 15.000 Cronus Leader WWL/NMT due from Europe, US, Far East December 4 Glovis Companion Hyundai Glovis due from Far East today 2.5gm 36.000 Gold (per ounce) $1,061.90 Silver (per ounce) $14.08 Astrid Schulte OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 5 Morning Cornet Eukor due from Europe tomorrow 5gm 68.500 Palladium $541.00 Donga Glaucos OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 5 Astrid Schulte CSCL due from Far East December 5 10gm 134.000 Platinum $829.00 Arcadia Highway OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 6 Diaporos Emirates due from Far East December 8 20gm 264.000 (Three-month delivery) NYK Themis OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 8 Morning Lisa Eukor due from Europe December 8 50gm 655.500 Aluminium ($ per tonne) 1,479.00 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East Buxcliff CSCL due from Far East December 12 100gm 1,301.500 Copper ($ per tonne) 4,636.00 December 8 Hanjin Dallas Emirates due from Far East December 14 Deadlus Leader WWL/NMT due from Europe, US, Far East December 10 Gulf Agency Company 1 ounce 408.000 Lead (per tonne) $1,613.00 Nickel (per tonne) $8,765.00 NYK Atlas OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East Dec r 15 NYK Argus NYK due from Far East today 1 tola 155.000 Exports from Bahrain Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf today 5 tola 758.500 Tin (per tonne) $15,015.00 Zinc (per tonne) $1,541.00 NYK Argus OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf today Cronus Leader NYK/ CAR due from US, Middle East December 4 10 tola 1,503.500 NYK Themis OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf NYK Themis NYK due from Far East December 8 1kg 12,811.500 Bombay December 8 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf December 8 1kg silver 193.500 Gold 24K (per gram) Rs2,271.32 NYK Atlas OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Deadlus Leader NYK/ CAR due from Far East December 10 1/2kg silver 109.000 Gold (10g) 25,200.00 December 15 National Shipping • Courtesy Bahrain Express Gold 22K (10g) 23,083.00 NYK Aquarius OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Betha HDSL due from Far East today Exchange Tel: 17-275-275 Silver (1kg) 34,555.00 December 22 CMA CGM Andromeda Cosco due from Far East December 3 Alsharif Group MSC Rosa M MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean December 5 Al Rawdah Hanjin due from Europe tomorrow Seroja Enam MSC due from Far East December 5 Alula Hanjin due from Far East tomorrow MSC Pamela MSC due from Far East December 5 CMA CGM Alexander Von H Hanjin due from Far East tomorrow MSC Taranto MSC due from Far December 5 Al Qibla Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean tomorrow MSC Lana MSC due from Inter Gulf December 5 Hanjin Veracruz Hanjin due from Inter Gulf tomorrow YM Mandate YML due from Far East December 9 Oil delivery prices (in dollars per barrel) Grand Duke K Line due from Japan, Far East tomorrow Shahraz HDSL due from Far East December 9 November 30 Arcadia Highway K Line due from Japan, Far East December 7 Artabaz HDSL due from Far East December 9 (close) Diaporos TS Lines due from Far East December 8 Ever Lenient Cosco due from Far East December 10 IPE Brent $44.86 Eco Crossfire K Line due from Far East December 9 OOCL Europe Cosco due from Far East December 10 Nymex crude $41.71 CMA CGM Racine Hanjin due from Europe December 9 Alula Cosco due from Far East December 10 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 21
Arcapita and Al Rajhi exit Bahrain tops Arab world property fund
MANAMA: Al Rajhi Capital and Arcapita yesterday announced the successful exit of ARC Real Estate Income Fund for a total transaction value of 1.35 billion Saudi riyals ($360 million). in developing ICT sector Since its launch in 2010, the fund acquired seven key high MANAMA: Bahrain has enable sustainable economic results for the benefit of all. quality, income-generating assets growth, and meet the current “We are confident that in the logistics, warehousing and been awarded the top rank retail sectors, in Saudi Arabia in the Arab world for infor- and future requirements across there is still much more that and the UAE. mation and communications all sectors, in line with efforts we can achieve, especially at The fund was jointly spon- technology (ICT) develop- to provide economic this time as we are sored by Al Rajhi Capital and ment by the International and social benefits to on the verge of com- Arcapita. Telecommunications Union all citizens and resi- pleting our National “We are pleased with the per- (ITU). dents,” he said. Telecommunications formance of ARC Real Estate The kingdom ranks 27th “What has been Plan which will seek Income Fund since our invest- globally and has been awarded achieved by this rec- to achieve specific ment five years ago and believe it was the right time to exit the for achieving the most devel- ognition is something goals in the industry fund to deliver maximum prof- opment and growth globally in that we can all be over the next three its for our investors,” Al Rajhi ICT indicators between 2010 proud of, as it is a years,” Mr Ahmed Capital chief executive Gaurav and 2015. result of the cumula- said. Shah and Arcapita chief exec- Transportation and tive work of talented The ITU is the utive Atif Abdulmalik said in a Telecommunications Minister Bahrainis working United Nation’s spe- joint statement. Kamal Ahmed said this was in the sector, whose n Mr Ahmed cialised agency for “Throughout its term, the a global achievement for efforts and knowl- information and com- n Mr Abdulla receives the award fund performed well, maintain- ing full occupancy on extended Bahrain. edge have raised Bahrain’s munication technologies. term leases to quality tenants “It highlights the govern- profile and showcased the com- It is an organisation based bership 193 countries and more nationally agreed indicators across its portfolio of assets,” ment’s commitment to build mitment of the kingdom and its on a public-private partnership than 800 private sector organ- for measuring the growth and they added. top quality infrastructure to leadership in achieving positive and includes among its mem- isations. development of the informa- “In an extended low interest The ITU and its membership tion society. It is an important rate environment, the ARC Real work towards solutions on a tool for identifying and bench- Estate Income Fund proved to be wide range of issues that affect marking ICT/telecommunica- an attractive and stable invest- the future direction of the ICT/ tions performance and progress ment opportunity for its investors, delivering an average annualised NBB wins major award telecommunications sector. across countries and regions. yield of 7.2pc, and distributing an The ITU, through its Telecommunications annual yield in excess of 9pc over Development Bureau, main- Directorate manager the last two years. MANAMA: National Bank of tains the ICT Development Musab Abdulla received “The fund delivered approxi- Bahrain (NBB) has received Index (IDI). the award on behalf of the mately 18pc growth in net asset the JP Morgan Chase 2014- The updates to the IDI are ministry at the ITU’s World value during this term. The per- 2015 Elite Quality Recognition announced annually at the ITU’s Telecommunications Indicators formance of the fund demon- Award. World Telecommunications Symposium 2015 (WTIS 15) strates the attractiveness of the Saudi and the UAE markets for A statement said the bank Indicators Symposium (WTIS). being hosted in Hiroshima till the logistics sector as well as the was given the award in recog- This index is based on inter- tomorrow. expertise of Al Rajhi Capital’s nition of “the consistent high and Arcapita’s fund managers quality performance and stand- in sourcing and acquiring invest- ards of fund transfer operation ments for the fund,” they said. management for a record 14th Course to focus on consecutive year”. NBB executive assistant Banking issues general manager for operations Jassim Mohamed Al Hammadi received the award on behalf real estate industry to be discussed of the bank from JPMorgan MANAMA: The World Islamic Chase Bank Bahrain managing MANAMA: Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company hosted a Banking Conference 2015 will director Ali Moosa. n Mr Moosa, second from right, presents the award to focus group session on property development with Bahrain open tomorrow at the Gulf The award is presented Mr Al Hammadi Polytechnic. Hotel under the patronage annually to those clients who The session was attended by executives from Mumtalakat, of His Royal Highness Prime achieve a best-in-class level than one per cent of JPMorgan ents were able to meet the cri- Bahrain Real Estate Investments (Edamah), Bahrain Polytechnic, Minister Prince Khalifa bin of operating excellence. Less Chase Bank funds transfer cli- teria to qualify for the award. and other key leaders in the real estate industry. Salman Al Khalifa. The discussion was aimed at ena- The two-day event will bring bling Bahrain Polytechnic craft a together key players in the global Islamic financing sector. higher education property develop- Around 1,200 participants ment programme tailored to meet mar- from the financial and banking ket demands. It will be launched by sector will take part in the con- French chamber on way Bahrain Polytechnic’s business school ference which will explore two after the completion of its research and main issues: new realities and MANAMA: The French Chamber of ferent sectors of Bahraini economic members the possibility of growing will be the first property development new opportunities. Commerce and Industry in Bahrain activity such as: industry, banking, their businesses through a number of degree to be offered in Bahrain. (FCCIB) will be officially launched transportation, retail, insurance and so events, forums and networking oppor- It will provide Bahrainis and other on December 9, it was announced on. FCCIB will facilitate and support tunities. students the skills required to fur- Trading tips yesterday. the development of this presence and It will also offer a range of servic- ther develop their current and potential The announcement follows a Press the level of bilateral trade,” a spokes- es to French and Bahraini companies careers in the real estate industry. for women conference held yesterday at the man said. encouraging them to prospect and to “Mumtalakat aims to deliver long- Capital Club Bahrain. The role of the chamber will be set up businesses in Bahrain and/or term value for Bahrain, and by sup- MANAMA: Bahrain Bourse received a delegation of 30 A statement said the FCCIB was to support and complement the cur- France. porting such educational initiatives, it women from the co-operation officially registered in January this rent efforts made by the Industry and FCCIB will provide various publica- can take part in the development of committee between the Supreme year and is the fourth French Chamber Commerce and Tourism Ministry, tions, including newsletters, members’ skilled leaders who will play an inte- Council for Women and leading of Commerce and Industry in the GCC, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce directory, and business guides offering gral role in driving future economic women’s societies. after Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. and Industry, the French Embassy a wealth of information to help promote growth,” Mumtalakat chief executive The meeting was in line with FCCIB’s mission is to enhance busi- in Bahrain and the Economic the interests of the Franco-Bahraini Mahmood Al Kooheji said. the celebration of the Bahraini ness and economic ties between France Development Board, in order to pro- business community and to provide Bahrain Polytechnic acting Women’s Day themed “Women and Bahrain. Its policies will be guided mote the business relations. extra visibility to member companies. chief executive Dr Mohamed Al in the Financial and Banking Sector”. by a 10-member board of directors FCCIB members will primarily In a near future, FCCIB will be a part Aseeri pointed out, “Working with During the visit, a presenta- responsible for all major decisions con- be French companies established in of the French Chambers of Commerce Mumtalakat to develop this pro- tion about Bahrain Bourse and cerning the chamber’s strategy. Bahrain and Bahraini companies will- and Industry Abroad Network. gramme will help Bahrain reach its the essentials of trading was It has a dedicated office in YBA ing to do or to develop their business The official launch is scheduled to 2030 Vision, the government action conducted by market control Kanoo Tower, Diplomatic Area. with France. be held on December 9 at 8pm at the plan 2015-2018 and our strategic plan and members affairs director “Today, France is present in dif- The chamber would look to give its Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Hotel and Spa. 2015-2019.” Ebrahim Al Aradi. 22 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 Wall Street European shares gain ground LONDON: European shares rose yesterday, boost- investor Fosun. dips slightly ed by expectations of more help from the European However, BHP Billiton fell 1.3pc after Brazil announced plans Central Bank, which weakened the euro and helped to sue the owners of the Samarco iron ore miner – BHP and Vale NEW YORK: US stocks carmakers. – for $5.2 billion in damages after a dam owned by Samarco slipped yesterday along The ECB is expected to cut interest rates on euro burst, killing at least 13 people and spilling tonnes of waste. with declines in health deposits and extend its quantitative easing programme when it Delta Lloyd also fell 10pc. The Dutch insurer announced a and consumer shares meets on Thursday. That put pressure on the euro, lifting shares 1bn-euro rights issue to boost its capital ratio and said it would and as investors braced of carmakers and luxury goods companies, since the weaker euro pay no final dividend this year. for policy news from cen- made their products cheaper overseas. The FTSEurofirst is up by around 10pc so far in 2015. tral banks. “There is still some optimism ahead of the ECB meeting on Markets will be keeping a watch also over the two week-long Still, the three major eq- Thursday, which is the key market driver of the Paris climate summit – a springboard for bil- uity indexes were poised week,” said Carlo Alberto De Casa, analyst at Ac- lion-dollar initiatives designed to leverage the to end higher for a sec- tivTrades in London. huge investments for encouraging clean technol- ond straight month. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose ogy and helping poor countries go green. Retail stocks continued 0.4 per cent, close to three-months highs reached last week. The “The COP21 climate change conference in Paris is occupying to be in focus on Cyber euro zone’s blue-chip Euro STOXX 50 index also advanced the attention of traders in a quiet session for economic data lead- markets happy. Monday, the biggest on- The market is in posi- 0.5pc. ing into the big events at the end of the week,” said Jasper Lawler, line shopping day of the German carmaker Volkswagen got a further boost when Ger- market analyst at traders CMC Markets. tion to rally and could year. reach record highs by the many’s transport minister voiced approval of VW’s plans to re- “It seems likely a market-friendly... deal will get signed where Target shares were solve issues related to its cheating on emissions tests. VW shares it’s agreed to tackle climate issues without any specifics on fi- end of the year, said Pe- down 1.2 per cent at ter Cardillo, chief market ended up 6.2pc. nancing and a specific target for emissions.” $72.56 after its Web site Belgium financial services group Kleinwort Benson also Frankfurt’s main DAX index added 0.8 per cent and Paris economist at First Stand- faced an outage due to ard Financial. He added soared 13.1pc after French private bank Oddo launched a coun- 0.6pc across the session, albeit just day highs – but London’s heavy traf c. ter-bid for the company, challenging a lower offer from Chinese benchmark FTSE 100 index slid into the red, losing 0.3pc. that a potential Fed hike Data showed that other has largely been factored retailers’ website were in. Index also affected, includ- “I still think we’ll see BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of ing that of Foot Locker, Thailand continued its losing streak, LONDON FTSE - 100 6,356.09 new highs, between ending 0.25pc lower on Monday. At which was down 1.9pc, 2,175 and 2,200 by year- the close, the index lost 3.43 points to and L Brands’s, which end [on the S&P 500], 1,359.70 points on turnover of Bt44.89 fell 1.3pc. The S&P retail billion. 3i Group ...... 502.50 Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) ...... 1,611.00 Pearson ...... 826.00 in spite of a possible CAIRO: Egypt’s foreign exchange Aberdeen Asset Management ..... 319.40 Compass Group...... 1,154.00 Persimmon ...... 1,915.00 index was down 0.6pc. change in monetary poli- shortage and smoothly manage Admiral Group ...... 1,621.00 CRH ...... 1,955.00 Prudential ...... 1,539.50 The S&P health sector’s the devaluation which many think is Anglo American ...... 408.65 Diageo ...... 1,910.00 Randgold Resources Ltd...... 4,042.00 cy and in spite of a strong inevitable. The EGX 30 Index closed Antofagasta ...... 507.50 Direct Line Insurance Group ...... 411.80 Reckitt Benckiser Group ...... 6,230.00 1 percent fall led the de- dollar,” he said. “The fact down 121.08 points, or 1.87pc at ARM Holdings ...... 1,124.00 Dixons Carphone ...... 484.70 Relx plc ...... 1,198.00 cliners, hurt by biotech 6,356.65. Ashtead Group ...... 1,095.00 easyJet ...... 1,653.00 Rio Tinto ...... 2,208.50 that the ECB is likely to FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed up Associated British Foods ...... 3,546.00 Experian ...... 1,231.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings ...... 606.50 stocks. The S&P ener- increase stimulus is a AstraZeneca ...... 4,502.50 Fresnillo ...... 715.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group .....302.40 gy index gained 0.6pc, 88.47 points, or 0.78pc to 11,382.23. Aviva ...... 511.50 G4S ...... 226.90 plus for global equities.” HONG KONG: Stocks dipped, with Royal Dutch Shell ‘A’ ...... 1,643.00 Babcock International Group .... 1,071.00 GKN ...... 300.50 Royal Dutch Shell ‘B’ ...... 1,652.00 though oil prices were The Opec meets Friday investor sentiment soothed after BAE Systems ...... 516.50 GlaxoSmithKline ...... 1,355.50 Royal Mail ...... 486.10 little changed. mainland markets ended a volatile Barclays ...... 223.20 Glencore ...... 96.71 RSA Insurance Group ...... 439.90 and is not expected to session in positive territory. The Barratt Developments ...... 601.00 Hammerson ...... 610.50 SABMiller ...... 4,031.50 Market participants change its stance on let- Hang Seng index fell 71.90 points, Berkeley Group Holdings (The) 3,211.00 Hargreaves Lansdown ...... 1,496.00 Sage Group ...... 586.50 were anticipating Friday’s or 0.33pc, to 21,996.42, while the BG Group ...... 1,031.50 Hikma Pharmaceuticals ...... 2,165.00 Sainsbury (J) ...... 253.80 ting the market set prices. China Enterprises Index lost 0.7pc, to BHP Billiton ...... 796.90 HSBC Holdings ...... 529.50 Schroders ...... 2,996.00 non-farm payrolls report, Nike was the greatest 9,790.64 points. BP ...... 385.25 Imperial Tobacco Group ...... 3,588.00 Severn Trent ...... 2,252.00 which comes ahead of JAKARTA: Indonesia equities were British American Tobacco ...... 3,868.00 Inmarsat ...... 1,115.00 Shire Plc ...... 4,646.00 weight on the Dow Jones lower at the close, as losses in the British Land Company ...... 834.00 InterContinental Hotels Group ..2,556.00 Sky ...... 1,106.00 a mid-December policy industrial average. Chev- Financials, Miscellaneous Industry BT Group ...... 496.45 International Consolidated Airli.. .. 567.00 Smith & Nephew ...... 1,125.00 meeting of the Feder- ron and IBM contributed Bunzl ...... 1,920.00 Intertek Group ...... 2,827.00 Smiths Group ...... 1,033.00 and Basic Industry sectors propelled Burberry Group ...... 1,245.00 Intu Properties ...... 323.50 al Reserve. Economists shares lower. At the close, the Jakarta Sports Direct International ...... 731.00 the most to gains in af- Capita ...... 1,272.00 ITV ...... 271.00 SSE ...... 1,434.00 expect the economy to Stock Exchange Composite fell 114.10 Carnival ...... 3,465.00 Johnson Matthey ...... 2,830.00 ternoon trade. points, or 2.50pc to 4,446.46. St James’s Place ...... 1,016.00 have added 200,000 jobs Centrica ...... 218.10 Kingfisher ...... 353.40 Standard Chartered ...... 557.20 The iShares Nasdaq KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s Land Securities Group ...... 1,231.00 in November. benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia Legal & General Group...... 271.50 Standard Life ...... 416.50 Biotechnology ETF (IBB) KLCI ended 10.43 points, or 0.62pc Lloyds Banking Group ...... 72.96 Taylor Wimpey ...... 194.60 While the US central brie y traded more than lower at 1,672.16. London Stock Exchange Group 2,650.00 Tesco ...... 167.20 bank is widely expected Exchange Close Change Marks & Spencer Group ...... 502.50 Travis Perkins ...... 2,033.00 2pc lower, weighing on LONDON: The FTSE 100 index Bangkok 1,359.70 -3.43 TUI AG Reg Shs (DI) ...... 1,102.00 was down 19.06 points, or down Meggitt ...... 387.70 to raise interest rates in the Nasdaq composite. Bombay 26,145.67 +17.47 Merlin Entertainments ...... 409.20 Unilever ...... 2,834.00 0.3pc terms, at 6,356.09 by the United Utilities Group ...... 966.50 December for the rst Apple and Microsoft close, lagging sharp gains in Cairo Mondi ...... 1,544.00 Frankfurt 11,382.236,356.65 +88.47 -121.08 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets ...... 152.50 Vodafone Group...... 224.25 time since 2006, the Eu- traded more than 1pc top euro zone shares. The fall National Grid ...... 925.80 Whitbread...... 4,548.00 left the FTSE 100 down 0.1pc in Hong Kong 21,996.42 -71.90 Wolseley...... 3,854.00 ropean Central Bank is higher, while Amazon Kuala Lumpur 1,672.16 -10.43 Next ...... 7,920.00 November. Old Mutual ...... 209.00 WPP ...... 1,535.00 expected to unveil fresh held slightly lower. MANILA: The main Philippine London 6,356.09 -19.06 Stock Exchange Index closed Manila 6,927.07 -136.18 monetary easing meas- Other US data expected down 136.18 points, or 1.93pc, to Paris 37.02 points to 1,991.97. equity markets. The S&P/ASX 200 ures on Thursday. SHANGHAI: The CSI300 index of the index lost 36.07 points to 5,166.52 at during the week includes 6,927.07. Seoul 4,957.60 +27.46 “People are going to be manufacturing and auto MUMBAI: The barometer Shanghai 3,445.40 +9.101,991.97 -37.02 largest listed companies in Shanghai the close of trade. The benchmark fell 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) and Shenzhen rose 0.3pc, to 3,566.41, 0.2pc on Friday and is on track to end wondering about the Fed sales data for November. Singapore 2,855.94 -3.18 while the Shanghai Composite Index the month 1.4pc lower. of the Bombay Stock Exchange Sydney 5,166.52 -36.07 and whether a possible Among other retail- (BSE) closed up 17.47 points or also gained 9.10 points, or 0.26pc, to TAIPEI: Taiwan shares shed 77.79 Taipei 3,445.40 points. points, or 0.93pc at 8,320.61, as the rate increase has been ers, Staples fell 1.8pc 0.07pc at 26,145.67. The wider Tokyo 19,747.47 -136.478,320.61 -77.79 50-scrip Nifty of the National SINGAPORE: Shares closed relatively market was overshadowed by fear of a discounted by the mar- to $12.08 after the New Stock Exchange (NSE) ended Wellington 6,100.15 -0.87 flat after early gains due to a soft lead possible interest rate rise in the United ket already,” said John York Post reported that lower by 7.45 points or 0.09pc at from European markets. The Straits States and by global index provider Carey, portfolio manag- 7,935.25 points. Times Index closed down 3.18 points MSCI Inc.’s cutting of Taiwan’s US antitrust regulators PARIS: Shares 0.6pc across the or 0.11pc to 2,855.94, with 1.37 billion weighting in three of its indexes. er at Pioneer Investment were preparing to block session, albeit just day highs. The shares worth S$1.18 billion changing TOKYO: The benchmark Nikkei 225 brokerages and other large caps, hands. index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell Management in Boston. Staples’ acquisition of CAC 40 closed up 27.46 points to dismayed by extended losses in 4,957.60. SYDNEY: Australian shares fell 0.7pc 0.69pc, or 136.47 points, to 19,747.47. The Dow Jones indus- smaller rival Of ce De- China. The local currency fell against on a broad based sell-off sparked The Topix index of all first-section SEOUL: South Korean stocks plunged the US dollar. The benchmark Korea trial average fell 73.29 pot. Of ce Depot was 1.82pc as investors dumped techs, by lower commodities prices and shares declined 0.89pc, or 14.20 Composite Stock Price Index lost renewed concerns about China’s points, to 1,580.25. points, or 0.41pc, to down 2.4pc at $6.60. 17,725.2, the S&P 500 lost Computer Sciences 9.25 points, or 0.44pc, to Corporation shares rose 2,080.86 and the Nas- 6pc, after the compa- Qatar stocks tumble 4.4pc daq Composite dropped ny began trading as two 18.86 points, or 0.37pc, separate companies yes- DUBAI: Qatar’s stock market fell sharply Henin, head of asset management at The ter the close; Gulf International Services to 5,108.67. terday after the spinoff yesterday as funds flowed out because of National Investor in the UAE. plunged 9.4pc because it was due to be de- Investors will look for of its public-sector com- changes to MSCI’s emerging market index “Also, the liquidity is not great in Doha.” leted. Islamic bank Masraf Al Rayan sank any hints relating to the pany as CSRA. CSRA’s and concern about the impact of low ener- Buying support has weakened because 5.9pc and Industries Qatar lost 4.8pc. Fed’s impending policy shares rose 5.8pc. gy prices on the economy. of concern about the impact of low energy UAE stocks were also exposed to the decision when Chair Ja- Declining issues out- Other Gulf markets fared much better, prices on Qatari state finances and tight- MSCI rebalancing – EFG Hermes antici- net Yellen speaks on the numbered advancing but Egypt’s sank on currency fears. ening banking sector liquidity. pated an outflow of $64 million – but they economic outlook to- ones on the NYSE by Qatar’s main index tumbled 4.4 per The Qatari riyal dropped in the forward were much stronger, reflecting better li- morrow and in testimony 1,598 to 1,438, for a cent, its biggest daily drop since August, foreign exchange market last week as trad- quidity and the government’s more trans- on the economy before 1.11-to-1 ratio on the to a two-year low of 10,091 points in the ers cited concern that Qatar might have parent communication of its strategy to the congressional Joint downside; on the Nas- heaviest trading volume for six months. trouble agreeing with banks on the pricing cope with cheap oil. Economic Committee on daq, 1,434 issues fell Index compiler MSCI was due to add of a syndicated loan of up to $10bn. Abu Dhabi’s index climbed 1.5pc as Eti- Thursday. and 1,352 advanced for a overseas-listed Chinese companies to its That could prompt the government to salat, which was joining MSCI’s emerging On Thursday, investors 1.06-to-1 ratio favouring emerging market index after the close borrow more domestically, further tight- index, jumped 10pc and was the most ac- will look to see wheth- decliners. yesterday; EFG Hermes calculated in ening liquidity. tive stock. Investors had already bought in er ECB President Mario The S&P 500 posted 15 mid-November that by diluting Qatar’s The emir has said next year’s budget anticipation, but some passive funds tend Draghi delivers further new 52-week highs and weighting in the index, this would suck will restrain spending and officials have to move only on the last day before index easing as expected, and 7 new lows; the Nasdaq $92 million from the Qatari market. been talking of privatising state compa- changes. whether any action taken recorded 108 new highs That is not a large amount compared to nies, which could temporarily at least National Bank of Abu Dhabi, which had will be enough to keep and 37 new lows. Qatar’s market capitalisation of $155 bil- weigh on the stock market. tumbled 6pc on Sunday, sank a further lion, but selling by passive funds in line Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nak- 5.9pc. Traders said there was no fresh neg- l The Dow Jones industrial average fell 73.29 points, or with the MSCI rebalancing yesterday ilat) rose 1.3pc because it would be added ative news but thin trade was magnifying 0.41pc, to 17,725.2. l The Nasdaq Composite dropped “met with limited buyers,” said Sebastien to MSCI’s emerging markets index af- the impact of sell orders. 18.86 points, or 0.37pc, to 5,108.67. Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 23
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THE DIRECTORATE OF PURCHASING & SUPPLY HEREBY INVITES CATEGORY (A) & (B) COEPP REGISTERED Publications for rent/ sale bahrainautoservices.com ENGINEERING OFFICES WITH ARCHITECTURE & CIVIL DISCIPLINES TO THE FOLLOWING TENDER: with offset & large format Cars VOLVO S80 T5, 2013, 54041 printers. Tel. 33778788 kms, BD7900/- Tel. 17459808. Initial Tender FULLY EQUIPPED Ladies ALFA ROMEO Mito Picture on gdnonline.com No. Tender No. Project Title Bond Document Closing BRING YOUR vehicle above Fees (BD) Date & Salon includes massage 1.4TB 2013, BD6,999 Call (BD) Time and Moroccan bath for Behbehani on 17459811 2010 models for the best CONSULTANCY SERVICES (DESIGN & Announcements rent or sale. Location is off AUDI A5 2013, 2.0T quattro, price in Bahrain. Contact 23/12/2015 1 2015-255-PP-FRSD SUPERVISION) FOR ASPHALTING 100/- 15/- Exhibition road opposite of 25000kms, fully insured, 17459808, 36999928. RFP20153924143952 CENTRAL STORES DIRECTORATE 13:30 Delmon University and Gosi expat owner. Tel: 33005751 COMPOUND AT SITRA (CATEGORY (A) mall. Tel. 38436772 AUDI A6 2.8, 2014, & (B) COEPP REGISTERED). WORKSHOP/ STORES/ 10066kms, BD13500/- Tel. Offices in Sitra for rent. Tel: 17459808 • Vendors who are eligible & interested to supply / provide the goods / services / works specified 36522888, 33342888 (owner) Picture on gdnonline.com above, are kindly requested to purchase the tender document online through the e-Tendering portal AUDI A8 3.0T, 2014, at http://www.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from: 01/12/2015 till the above mentioned 37625 kms, BD18900/- Tel. closing date/ time. 17459808 Car-Hire For any queries or assistance related to e-Tendering, please contact the Tender Board help desk on Picture on gdnonline.com Tel: 17566617, e-Mail [email protected] . 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Hasan Mansouri, 10293kms, BD10990/-Tel. 24 hours service. Tel: related to the subject tender. Tel: 17728144, 39300531 17459808 17329303, 39737400. 3- Submit the quotations on Form No. TB 02 - Tender Submission. Picture on gdnonline.com ELITE CAR RENTAL. Exhibition 4- Enclose a copy of Certificate of Compliance with the Employment Percentage for Bahraini upload of DODGE DURANGO Citadel Tel. 17311883, Adliya Tel. Manpower issued by Ministry of Labour. 5.7 V8 2011, BD10,495 Call 17714484. Juffair Tel. 17728202, 5- Ensure to stamp with the official seal on all the original documents and copies there-of, which pictures Behbehani on 17459961 Airport Tel. 17329299. Riffa FREE form part of the offer. FIAT 500 Lounge Convertible 17770147, www.elitehiring.com available on 2012, BD4,995 Call TOORANCO RENT-A-CAR, • This announcement is to be read as part of the Tender Documents. Behbehani on 17459822 Juffair. Latest models, D/cabin • All tenders / Auctions are in compliance with the Government Tendering & Purchasing gdnonline.com FORD F-150 pick-up, model pick-up, door-to-door delivery. Regulations issued in Decrees Nos. 36 & 37 of 2002 and it's executive regulations. 2008, black, excellent Tel. 17728998, 17727771; • All public tenders related to the Purchasing & Supply Directorate are published on the when you book condition, 52,000kms, www.tooranco.com Authority’s website: http://www.mew.gov.bh as well as the Tender Board website: a classified BD5100/- Contact 38109580 SARA RENT-A-CAR Daily http://www.tenderboard.gov.bh JAGUAR 1977, XJ6 Series BD9/- brandnew car and For any enquiry on the Tender Documents, pls. contact Purchasing & Supply Directorate on advertisement. 2, BD4,800/- negotiable, special monthly rates. Tel. Tel.: 17995583, Fax : 17702041 call 39648136 17211105, 17311139. 24 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 Classified
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AC SERVICES (all types), RIFFA LUXURY villa washing machine, dryer, compound, 4BR, 2 kitchens, fridge, cooker, etc. Tel. Majlis and private pool, 24hrs 34010732 security. Rent BD1,500/- non- BAHRAIN PEST CONTROL. negotiable. Tel: 17290737 The Bugsluggers! Your pests ADLIYA APARTMENTS Promote your property on deserve the best. Simon 1BR BD250/-; 2BR BD320/-; Barton. Tel. 17713408. 3BR BD350/- + curtain & AC. this listing for FREE Satellite Tel: 33022090, 39622090 SALMANIYA 6 rooms 1000 CHANNELS- English villa, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, LEASE SALE movies, News, Sport, garage, AC, curtain. Cartoons, German + French + BD800/- exclusive. Tel. Italian + Russian. HD receiver. 34355354, 36105377. BD65/-. Tel. 33166445 SAAR, BEAUTIFUL 4BR FOR SALE Property for Sale fully furnished villa with swimming pool BD1000/- HIDD MAHOOZ SANAD VILLAS: BARBAR, inclusive. Tel. 39668272 B land for sale, ,. Commercial land on Kuwait Band new luxurious picture on gdnonline.com sq.ft. land area. Asking price Avenue, ,. sq.ft. Four storey building with Budaiya, Isa Town 3/4/5BR, land area. Asking price BD a land area of sq.m Residencia BD550/- +. Flats: Adliya, BUSINESS CENTER in BD per sq. ft.- Ref. RL per sq. ft.- Ref. PL available for sale. The building Apartments- Juffair. Mahooz, Juffair, Segaya Seef, offices & warehouses consists of apartments, 1/2/3BR BD350/- BD525/- with commercial registration ¤ats with bedrooms, ¤ats JUFFAIR RIFFA VIEWS with bedroom and a luxury Luxurious Fully Furnished Tel. 32384761, 33855014. starting BD180/-. Two bedrooms apartment in Music Three bedroom townhouse elevator. All apartments have 2 bedroom apartment, BUDAIYA ROAD, brandnew Tel. 33778788, www. a prime location available for in Lagoons. Three bathrooms, modern security systems, 2 bathrooms, Fully sale. Two bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, and a centralized TV system, and a deluxe 3BR SF apartment & businesscenterbahrain.com kitchen, and a living room. servant quarters. Asking price fully equipped kitchen and BAHRAIN MUSIC fitted Kitchen, 145sqmt. 1BR FF. Tel. 39900091 picture on gdnonline.com Asking price BD - , BD ,- Ref. VI bathrooms. Asking price Common Building Facilities– Ref. AP INSTITUTE- Morning + picture on gdnonline.com AMWAJ/ ABRAJ AL- BD , Negotiable. evening classes, all ages, Pool, Gym, Reserved ADLIYA MULTI-STOREY LULU rent/ sale 1BR to SEEF RIFFA VIEWS Ref. RB attractive fees. Tel. 17721999. Parking etc. brandnew building, suitable 5BR starting BD450/- Fully-furnished luxury apartment Semi-furnished bedroom ABRAJ AL-LULU Walking distance to for first class restaurant/ . Call 33778788, www. in Era Tower. bedrooms, villa, sqm land area, Al Jazira Supermarket. Fully-furnished two bedrooms, coffee shop. Tel. 33444883, propertybahrain.net bathrooms with an area of bathrooms, living rooms, two bathrooms apartment Price: BD.85,000/-. 32212457. picture on gdnonline.com sqm. The apartment has dining room, kitchens, available for sale. It includes an direct sea view with all the main maids room, and laundry 15 FLATS in Sanabis for FOR RENT: 2BR spacious assigned parking space and all Contact: 39222556, facilities. Gym, swimming pool, room. Landscaped and has the facilities the building 39430972 rent. 2BR, 2 bathrooms, flat in Gudaibiya. Contact: sauna, jacuzzi, tennis court, and large private pool. Asking offers. Asking price hall, kitchen, gym, semi/ fully 36044226, 39933704 hrs cold store. Asking price price BD ,- Ref. VI BD ,- Ref. AP JUFFAIR/ ABRAJ Al-Lulu furnished BD5000/- - BD7500/- ARAD, SPACIOUS 2/3BR BD ,- Ref. AP JUFFAIR 2BR, FF + all facilities. Tel. 36512226, 33044948 flats, hall, kitchen, AC + parking Services A unique fully-furnished Floors: 8th/20th/ 28th. ADLIYA MAHOOZ 3BR SF BD250/-. Tel. 39464244. RIFFA VIEWS RIFFA duplex apartment, BD75,000/- BD85,000/- BD300/-- BD450/- inclusive JUFFAIR 4BR furnished Semi-furnished bedroom Commercial Investment bedrooms, bathrooms, land for sale, land area HOME CARE Cleaning/ BD100,000/-. Tel: + facilities. 1/2/3BR SF villa, living/ dining, private villa in park, bathrooms, sq.m built up area, and has a corner plot with , . sq.ft. Asking price the building has facilities. Maintenance Services: 34202730 (Owner) BD350/- BD450/- BD550/- pool, carpark, maid’s beautiful landscaping. Asking BD per sq.ft- Ref. PL Asking price BD ,- plumbing, electrical jobs, RIFFA VIEWS Lagoon, Tel: 38374498 room, BD1100/-. DELMON price BD ,- Ref. VI Ref. AP AC service, general repair. luxury, furnished 5BR, 6 FOR RENT: 2BR flat in Adliya. ESTATE Tel: 36406688 Lisa. RIFFA VIEWS Tel. 17562400, 36994899 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, Contact: 36044226, 39933704 FLATS FOR rent in Riffa: REEF AALI Semi-furnished villa in the MRC PEST CONTROL landscaping, BD400,000/- SHOP FOR rent at Tubli 1/2/3/4 BR. BD190/-- Semi or fully- furnished New luxurious semi -furnished Oasis estate. bedrooms , destroys all pests. NPCA Industrial area behind BD450/- Tel: 17777703 bedroom apartment, villa including bedrooms , bathrooms , a living room, Tel. 38413522, 34518404. bathrooms, living rooms, member, International Mazda showroom, 220sqm, ADLIYA 2BHK SF BD360/- bathrooms, maids rooms, a family sitting room, indoor sq.m, with a sea and water swimming pool and European kitchen, an standard. Tel. 17827128 ground and first floor with two . Star Real Estate Tel: landscaping. High end outdoor kitchen, and a fountain view. Asking price nishing. Asking price BASMA CLEANING shutter. Tel. +97338342424, 39886004, 17298214 BD ,- Ref. AP private swimming pool. Land specialising in sofas, carpets, +97339939345 NEAR AWAL Cinema 2BHK BD ,- Ref. VI area sq.m. Asking price rugs. Tel. 17729172 NEW FLAT near Seef: SF SF BD280/- Star Real Estate BD ,- Ref. VI ALTAWFEEK CLEANING. with 2BR, 2 bathrooms Tel: 39886004, 17298214 BUDAIYA REEF DURRAT AL BAHRAIN Land directly overlooking A modern fully- furnished Modern fully-furnished Carpet, Upholstery plus all facilities. BD250/- - UMMAL HASSAM 2BHK FF Budaya road, , sq.ft. bedroom apartment, a living shampooing, Floor Cleaning, BD320/- Tel: 39666408 BD360/-. Star Real Estate room, and a kitchen. bedrooms, bathrooms villa Property for Rent land area. Asking price Good furnishing and has a available for sale, with a land Removals, Emptying Septic HIDD: 7 flats Income BD2000/- Tel: 39886004, 17298214 BD per sq. ft.- nice view. Asking price area of sq.m. Asking price Tanks, Drainage Block ; BD290,000/-; Adliya: villa ADLIYA 3BHK SF BD430/- Ref. RL BD ,- Ref. AP BD ,- Ref. VI Clearing, High Pressure Jetting, SAAR 2BR fully furnished commercial 5BR SF BD1200/-. . Star Real Estate Tel: Skip/ Trash Disposal Services. apartment BD500/- inclusive. Hoora: 7 flats Income BD1195/- 39886004, 17298214 Tel. Toll-free: 80001130. Instagram: sondos_properties ; BD180,000/-; commercial flat ADLIYA 1BHK SF BD260/- ALTAWFEEK REMOVALS: Tel. 39775775, 33600775 1BR BD250/-. Tel. 39459826, . Star Real Estate Tel: FOR RENT Household, Office furniture. picture on gdnonline.com 17293553 39886004, 17298214 Free quotations. Experienced, AMWAJ ADLIYA RIFFA VIEWS professional packers Tel. Toll- Fully-furnished bedrooms, RestaurantCommercial Semi-furnished free: 80001130. bathrooms villa, . sq.m space available for rent, bedrooms villa in the land area, a maids room and sq.m built up area. lagoons estate. bathrooms, JOZ CLEANING & a study room. Asking price Asking price BD , - a living room, a family sitting area, MAINTENANCE. General European kitchen, an outdoor BD ,- Ref. VI Ref. PL kitchen and landscaping. Its cleaning, glass cleaning, overlooking the golf course and carpet shampooing and walking distance to the golf club. BUSAITEEN JUFFAIR Asking price BD ,- Ref. VI marble polishing. Tel. Brand new semi-furnished Fully-furnished apartment in 17223423, 39680909. bedrooms apartment, Gardenia Tower. bedrooms JUFFAIR Fully-furnished bedrooms, VERMINEX Pest Control bathrooms apartment and bathrooms. Walking sq.m built up area, bathrooms Professionals in Bahrain available for rent. It also distance to Al Osra apartment in Gardenia Tower. The for 35 years- the safest, includes a kitchen and a supermarket and other building includes a swimming sitting area. Inclusive. Asking shops. Asking price BD - pool, gym, steam room, and government approved price BD - Ref. AP Ref. AP communal area. Asking price products used. Tel. 17280188 BD - Ref. AP www.verminexbahrain.com RESTAURANT SPACE for RENT EMERALD REEF ISLAND AMWAJ MIC PEST CONTROL. 1. In West Riffa with a total Luxurious fully-furnished Fully furnished bedroom Cleaning/ Pest control. 2. area of sq.m, including bedroom apartment, independent villa for rent in Female Cleaners available. ofces, kitchen, toilets, bathrooms, and an open Amwaj ¡Marina. The villa includes a living and a dining area, kitchen, Tel. 39425995, 33390539. storage space, and plan kitchen. Asking price bedrooms, £ bathrooms, and AL MEHZA CLEANING mezzanine. Asking price BD - Exclusive. the master bedroom has a balcony BD ,- Ref. CB Ref. AP with a beautiful view of the island. & Pest Control, Carpet The villa also has a small and Shampooing, Sofa, EAST RIFFA JANABIYA relaxing patio at the back that Cleaning, Marble Polishing overlooks the sea. Asking price Brand new residential Perfect villa for a Kids Nursery. BD ,- Ref. AP Tel. 39697995, 39239098. building for rent, consisting Bungalow villa with a huge PERFECT CLEANING, of semi-furnished land area. Two main entrances RIFFA VIEWS bedroom apartments. Semi-furnished villa in the Oasis carpet/ sofa/ curtain and extra land for additional estate. bedrooms , Asking price BD , for usage if needed. Asking price shampooing specialist, tile/ the whole building bathrooms , a living room, a BD ,- Ref. CV family sitting room, indoor marble polishing, maintenance, Exclusive. Ref. RB European kitchen, an outdoor painting, waterproofing. Tel. kitchen, and a private swimming 33717930, 39622171 BARBAR MEENA AMWAJ pool. Land area sq.m. Asking A stunning newly refurbished Fully-furnished bedroom, price BD ,- Ref. VI REMOVAL SERVICES compound, four bedrooms bathroom apartment. JUFFAIR Household/ office furniture villa available for rent. Facilities Built up area sq.m, Fully-furnished bedrooms, packing, moving & general include children play ground, a storage space, sq.m bathrooms apartment for rent. cleaning. ELITE PALACE common gym, and a large balcony that overlooks the The building is equipped with swimming pool. Starting price Lagoon and greenery. hour Security, private car park, Tel. 39728060, 17693660 swimming pool, gym, and a ALWARDI MARBLE BD -- Exclusive Asking price BD - party hall. Asking price BD - Ref.VI Exclusive. Ref. AP Restoration: carpet/ sofa/ Ref. AP curtain steam shampooing specialist, tile/ marble For more information contact: T: + polishing, maintenance, E: adminstarrealestate.bh W: www.starrealestate.bh starrealestate waterproofing. Tel. 38022754 26 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 Classified EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC SALES & MARKETING Cook required for a business- Executive required urgently for oriented family. Knowledge of Real Estate Company. Salary Arabic/ Continental cooking. + commission. Call 36362331 Should be able to understand OUTDOOR SALESMAN English. Sponsorship with driving license required available. Send CV to for Company. Email: [email protected] or fax [email protected] Cargo to 17295328 EXPERIENCED OFFICE EXPERIENCED boy required. Visa provided. AL-HASA’AN EST. Removal SALESMAN required for Contact 38022754 & Cargo Company Tel: oilfield supply company. MALE CLEANERS required 17602070, 17602080, Should have a valid Bahrain for a company. Visas available. 39858120. Email: driving license and experience Contact on 17534366 [email protected] in oil sectors (BAPCO), EXPERIENCED MALE NEW YORK PACKERS Aluminium Plant (ALBA), Receptionist, fluent in & MOVERS. Professional power & water directorate and Arabic & English for Hotel packing, local & worldwide other industries. Only those Apartments. Email: reception. relocation, GCC transport, who are experienced can [email protected] A new Specialized Medical Center 0pening soon as storage. Tel: 38352001, submit their CV at alrawaby@ MANPOWER REQUIRES ADEL FAKHRO & SONS W.L.L. a branch of a well-known International KKT Clinic 33424543 batelco.com.bh office Secretary (Indian/ is looking for well-experienced professionals Specialized in Spine Treatment. The medical center WRITER RELOCATIONS HOUSE DRIVER required Filipino/ Bahraini) Send CV: for the following vacancies in their Group is looking for the following posts to run by Jan 2016: your partner for packing & full-time with 5 years dyaroslo.manpower@gmail. ■ Companies Kitchen Magic and Deco Vision: A Consultant with at least 2 years’ experience removals, commercial move experience. Salary BD160/- com Tel: 39610461, 17242331 in orthopedics, neurology and Strong interest in ment, hospitality logistics, Tel. 35634914 URGENTLY NEEDED 1. Sales Executive: Modular Kitchen: Pain Management. storage, art handling. Tel: SALESMAN URGENTLY Restaurant Manager, ■ Physicians who must have a medical designation 39957123, 39958481 required to supply fresh Arabic Chef, Hostess The candidate should be a graduate with in orthopedics, neurology. ALLIED PICKFORDS for food. Must have 2 years’ (Arabic Speaking), Waiter/ minimum 5 years local / GCC experience in ■ X-Ray and Diagnostic Technician with good your move. Professional experience and driving Waitress, Male Hairdresser standing in medical college. Packing/ Shipping of license. Must read and write (haircut, shave, facial, retail & project sales of modular kitchens with ■ household effects/ vehicles English. Age 26 to 40 years manicure/ pedicure), Male driving license. Patient Management Advocate (Patient by sea/ air worldwide. old. With attractive salary. Massage Therapist, Female coordinator), Unlicensed GP‘s preferred and Special groupage rates Email: hsh-bh@batelco. Graphic Designer, Female 2. Granite Cutting Machine Operators & Fixers: Bilingual (Arabic and English) to the UK. Airconditioned com.bh, Tel: 17877277. Photographer/ Videographer/ ■ Nurses with minimum 2 years’ experience. storage facility. Contact us SALES SUPERVISOR Video Editor. Email CV at Preferred well experienced people with Interested candidates may send their C.V along with today for a survey and good required. Must have 4 years’ [email protected] transferable visa who can join us immediately. recent photo mentioning the position applied for at advice. Tel. 17735355, experience in food supply. Age REQUIRED URGENTLY [email protected] 17731752, email: info@ 30 to 40 years old. Diploma HV and LV Cable Jointers 3. Junior Supervisors: no later than 15th December 2015. alliedpickfords.com.bh holder. Attractive salary. Email: holding Bahrain Electricity Well experienced candidates with transferable FOREX CARGO, sea, air [email protected], Tel: Directorate Cable Jointer worldwide & road freight 17877277. License. Send CV along visa who can join us immediately in joinery / to GCC, Free Survey! Call URGENTLY REQUIRED. with License copy to: false ceiling / granite. 17242480, 34446204 Apartment in-charge, Female [email protected] AL MULLA CARGO/ Accountant, Housekeeper, URGENTLY REQUIRED Candidates with relevant experience can LOGISTICS Offers Waiter, Security. Send CV to Junior Marketing best rates worldwide [email protected]. Mobile Representative & Marketing apply in confidence to: air/ sea freight, import, No: 33847156 Executive for outdoor Marketing export, packing, local & NEEDED EVENTS Coordinator in a Manpower company. [email protected] international removals, (Sales, Marketing, Office). Male, Sponsorship & Accommodation door-to-door. New office Tel. Age 35-45. Minimum 5 year provided. Send CV to BAHRAIN EXPERIENCED LADIES SALON looking for 17811700. Fax: 17811707. experience. Salary: BD300/- [email protected] or call on Sales Executive required all-round Beautician. Tel: CITY EXPRESS Cargo: Email: safariconferencesbh@ 39458756 (Vijay) with valid driving license for 39632771. Air & Sea cargo, customs gmail.com FAMOUS BEAUTY Centre in marketing Paper Products & GENERAL CLEANER and clearance & courier, PERSONAL DRIVER (full- Qatar and Bahrain looking for Detergents for a reputed ISO Worker (wash car, clean [email protected] Tel: time & English speaking) Hairdresser, Nail Technician Certified Company. Must be house, work in garden, etc). 17281424, 33188200. required for an Executive. and Gym Instructress with 5 familiar with computer and Apply to Karim Mansouri, at FIRSTFREIGHT Should be able to drive in years experience. WhatsApp English speaking. Send detailed head office Tel. 17728144, INTERNATIONAL WLL for Bahrain and to KSA 3- 4 times only +974-55856677 or call CV to [email protected] walk in interview with CV air/ sea/ land import, export, a week. Sponsorship and 35392074 BEAUTICIAN & and references. packing, removals, door to accommodation provided. REQUIRED EXPERIENCED HAIRDRESSER required DRIVER CUM Purchaser door, 374 offices worldwide. Email CV to abuznabk@ Electrician, Fabricator, urgently with good experience, for Hasan Mansouri Contact David 39642636, gmail.com or call 39535678 Welder, Electrician cum attractive salary + commission Properties. Apply to Karim 17217523, Biju 39875636 DRIVER WITH valid GCC Plumber. Contact 39611251, + accommodation, Mansouri, head office. Tel. driving licence apply: info@ 39971817, 66365574 sponsorship available. Tel: 17728144, walk in interview arabco.me Tel: 17732251 REQUIRED WAITRESSES. 33567633, 39452044. Email: with CV and references. REQUIRED PUMP Salesman Filipino with experience and [email protected] (Engineer) for domestic and good English preferred. PETROL MECHANIC. engineered pumps. At least Good salary + allowances. Walk in interview. 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WORLD SPORTGulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 27 17299110 / 17293131 www.gdnonline.com Patriots fall to Broncos DENVER: Tom Brady lost yet another one of his trusted targets and this time he also lost a game. C.J. Anderson scored on a 48-yard run with 12:32 left in overtime, powering the Denver Broncos past the New England Patriots 30-24 on a snowy Sunday night. Watching from the cozy indoors at field level was Pey- ton Manning as Brock Osweiler and the Broncos (9-2) overcame an early 14-0 deficit and handed the Patriots (10-1) their first loss since 2014. Now, the Carolina Panthers (11-0) are the NFL’s only remaining unbeaten team. Osweiler threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Bubba Caldwell with 1:09 left in regulation to put the Broncos up 24-21. But Brady, playing without injured star tight end Rob Gronkowski, needed just five plays to drive the Patriots 51 yards and into range for Stephen Gostowski’s 47-yard field goal that tied it at the end of regulation. Seattle’s Russell Wilson threw a career-high five touch- down passes, including two TDs to Doug Baldwin in the final 8:12 as the Seahawks held on for a wild 39-30 vic- tory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger. Wilson threw three touchdowns to Baldwin, including an 80-yard catch-and-run score with 2:01 left after Pitts- burgh had trimmed Seattle’s lead to 32-30. Baldwin caught a crossing route on third-and-10 at the 20, broke two tackles and raced for the clinching score. Baldwin caught a 30-yard TD midway through the fourth quarter after Pittsburgh had taken a 27-26 lead. Tumbled In Santa Clara, California, Carson Palmer ran for a go- ahead 8-yard touchdown with 2:28 left and tumbled after spiking the ball as the Arizona Cardinals squeaked by the San Francisco 49ers 19-13. It was the Cardinals’ fifth straight win and first road victory in the series since September 2008. Houston’s Brian Hoyer threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans held Drew Breese and the New Orleans Saints without a touchdown for the first time in 10 years in a 24-6 win. The Texans (6-5) have won four games in a row for the first time since winning six straight in 2012. n Broncos running back Anderson breaks free for the The last time the Saints didn’t score a touchdown was game-winning touchdown against the Patriots Dec. 24, 2005 against Detroit. The Cincinnati Bengals downed the St. Louis Rams Buccaneers, the New York Jets defeated the Miami Dol- 31-7 after Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes phins 38-20 and the Washington Redskins overcame the – two of them to A.J. Green, while Adrian Peterson ran New York Giants 20-14. for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Minnesota Derek Carr threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Seth Vikings’ 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Roberts with 1:21 left as the Oakland Raiders edged the In other games, Matt Hasselbeck threw for 315 yards Tennessee Titans 24-21, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the and two touchdowns, and Adam Vinatieri made four Buffalo Bills 30-22 and the San Diego Chargers were more field goals as the Indiana Colts beat the Tampa Bay 31-25 winners over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL Jacksonville 4 7 0 .364 236 299 BASKETBALL Sunday’s NFL: Tennessee 2 9 0 .182 203 257 NBA games on Sunday: New Orleans 6 Houston 24 West Division Charlotte 87 Milwaukee 82 Buffalo 22 Kansas City 30 Denver 9 2 0 .818 252 207 LA Clippers 107 Minnesota 99 San Diego 31 Jacksonville 25 Kansas City 6 5 0 .545 287 220 Brooklyn 87 Detroit 83 Minnesota 20 Atlanta 10 Oakland 5 6 0 .455 264 280 Orlando 110 Boston 91 Miami 20 N.Y. Jets 38 San Diego 3 8 0 .273 244 307 Phoenix 107 Toronto 102 N.Y. Giants 14 Washington 20 National Football Conference Memphis 92 Philadelphia 84 Oakland 24 Tennessee 21 East Division Houston 116 NY Knicks 111 St. Louis 7 Cincinnati 17 Washington 5 6 0 .455 241 267 (Overtime) Tampa Bay 12 Indianapolis 25 N.Y. Giants 5 6 0 .455 287 273 Indiana 107 LA Lakers 103 Arizona 19 San Francisco 13 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 243 274 Pittsburgh 30 Seattle 39 Dallas 3 8 0 .273 204 261 ICE HOCKEY New England 24 Denver 30 North Division NHL match on Sunday: Standings (w l t pct pf pa) Minnesota 8 3 0 .727 231 194 Florida 2 Detroit 1 American Football Conference Green Bay 7 4 0 .636 262 215 (Overtime) East Division Chicago 5 6 0 .455 231 264 New England 10 1 0 .909 347 212 N.Y. Jets 6 5 0 .545 272 228 Detroit 4 7 0 .364 230 288 SOCCER Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 266 257 South Division Sunday’s second leg playoff games in Miami 4 7 0 .364 225 287 Carolina 11 0 0 1.000 332 205 the Major League Soccer semi- nals: North Division Atlanta 6 5 0 .545 260 234 Western Conference Cincinnati 9 2 0 .818 297 193 Tampa Bay 5 6 0 .455 248 279 FC Dallas 2 Port. Timbers 2 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 230 New Orleans 4 7 0 .364 261 339 (Portland Timbers win on aggregate 5-3) Baltimore 3 7 0 .300 226 249 West Division Eastern Conference Cleveland 2 8 0 .200 186 277 Arizona 9 2 0 .818 355 229 NY Red Bulls 1 Col. Crew 0 South Division Seattle 6 5 0 .545 267 222 (Columbus win on aggregate 2-1) Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 249 260 St. Louis 4 7 0 .364 186 230 Championship game: Houston 6 5 0 .545 232 234 San Francisco 3 8 0 .273 152 271 Sunday, Portland at Columbus 28 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 BAHRAIN SPORT Email: [email protected] Shaikha Hayat hailed for Asian award Two BOC of cials attend SUPREME Council for Youth Supreme Council for Family her also commended Shaikha Olympic Solidarity forum and Sports member, Bahrain Affairs, in a letter sent to the Hayat contributions at the BOC Olympic Committee board mem- Bahrain Olympic Committee and to the sport movement in ber and chairwoman of the wom- premises in Seef. Bahrain, in general, and wished en’s sports committee Shaikha Her Highness Sheikha Jawa- her progress. Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa her expressed compliments on Shaikha Hayat collected continued to receive wide ap- the Bahraini’s recent honour- her award from IOC President plause on winning the 2015 IOC ing, which took place at the Thomas Bach, in the presence Women & Sport Award for Asia. awards ceremony at the Olym- of IOC Executive Committee Shaikha Hayat was recently pic Museum in Lausanne. member Prince Faisal bin Al congratulated by Her High- She said Shaikha Hayat’s Hussain of Jordan, President ness Sheikha Jawaher bint award was well-deserved for of ANOC and OCA President Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife her longstanding efforts to pro- Shaikh Ahmed Al Subah and of His Highness the Ruler of mote women in sport. IOC vice-president Nawal El n Shaikha Hayat Sharjah and Chairperson of the Her Highness Sheikha Jawa- Moutawakel. n Jassim, second from right, and Maryam, third from left, at the forum REPRESENTATIVES from the Bahrain Olympic Commit- tee (BOC) attended the 2015 Olympic Solidarity/OCA Re- gional Forum for South, West and Central Asia in Tashkent, in Uzbekistan recently. BOC Arab and International Relations Director Fajer Jassim and manager of the Olympic Sol- idarity/Arab International Rela- tions Maryam Mardana both rep- Young Bahraini resented Bahrain at the two-day event, in which they were joined representatives of 25 other Na- tional Olympic Committees from South, West and Central Asia. National Olympic Commit- tees of Kuwait, which has been suspended by the IOC, and Ye- men, were the only two organi- sations absent at the forum. The forum focused on prepar- swimmers excel ing NOCs for the Rio Olympics in 2016, as a five-member delega- tion from Rio 2016, led by NOC Relations Asia Manager Sarah Paterson, made presentations on a number of subjects to highlight the organisers’ preparations. The progress report covered information on the venues, sports, training venues, Olym- pic Village, food and beverage, arrival and departure, transport, accommodation, logistics, tick- eting, rate card and technology and medical services. Other presentations were given by the organising committees from the Da Nang Asian Beach Games 2016, Ashgabat Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2017, Sappo- ro Asian Winter Games 2017 and Sixth Children of Asia Interna- tional Sports Games 2016. Netball event for charity set at Dilmun Club By MAZIN RIZK DILMUN Club will host the n Members of the Bahrain Annual Netball Tinsel Tourna- Elite swimming team ment at 7.30pm today. The tournament will see the BAHRAIN Elite swimming The Bahraini team also won 13 silver and 13 Fatima Al Mahmeed won four silver medals in the teams participating in the DHL team achieved remarkable bronze medals. Al Alawi also bagged two silver and above 16 years category, El Zain Tariq won one sil- Bahrain Netball Expatriate League results in the International H2O Swimming four bronze medals. He claimed the first place tro- ver and two bronze, Khalid Baba won two silver and mix up together to play. Each play- Championship held in Doha, from November phy in the 10-11 years old category. two bronze, Saud Saleh won three silver, Ahmed er that will be playing will have to 26 to 28. Adel won one silver and two bronze, Khalid Jaber pay a fee which will be added to The Bahraini team claimed five gold medals Trophy won two silver and one bronze, Ala’a bin Rajab won all the funds raised at the event and through Ali Al Alawi who won three, and his team- His teammate Farhan Saleh also won four silver one bronze, and Amani Tariq won one bronze. donated to Dream Society. mate Farhan Saleh and Ayah bin Rajab who won and one bronze to claim the third place trophy in the A total of 16 teams took part in this event which Dream Society is a local so- one gold each. U-16 category. is being organised annually. ciety which aims to bring joy to the children who are affected by terminal illnesses or by debili- tating diseases by making their treasured dreams come true. Pak CC down Awali Camel in T20 tournament The players will be wearing Christmas outfits to add to the PAK CC scored a comfortable with 35 while Zeeshan (3-9) wicket. (Nadeem 22; Shoukat 2-15, Asif 2-17) seasonal spirit of the night while 62-run victory over Awali Cam- and Waqas (2-20) were the Union Group 115-8 (Rohith by 27 runs. the courts will be decorated with el in the BFC-sponsored BCL- successful bowlers. 37; Ishtaq 3-16) lost to ESOQ Muharraq Eagles 194-6 (Bilal 51, Christmas ornaments. CBA Division Diamond League Other results: 116-6 in 17 overs (Usman 45; Adeel 35, Afzal 33; Asmat 3-25) bt Spectators will enjoy the show T20 Tournament. Riffa Star 134-9 (Qadeer Sanjay 3-19) by 4 wickets. Panthers 167 all out (Ahmed 44, Reh- for free and can donate to the Batting first, Pak CC posted a chal- 30; Majid 4-15, Jayraj 4-29) Pak Panthers 127 all out man 26; Azhar 3-18) by 27 runs. cause through their purchase of lenging total of 181 for eight in their lost to Hala CC 139-7 in 19.1 (Rasica 38; Ali 3-14, Wasiq LuLu 129-7 in 18.5 overs (Abi 40, raffle tickets for the draw which 20 overs. Shoaib was the star batsman overs (Shihab 45; Sahid 3-24) 3-28) lost to Combine CC 133- Pradeep 27; Robin 2-16) bt Kerala XI will be held after the games. scoring a fine 142 of just 76 balls while by 3 wickets. 5 in 13.5 overs (Ali 37, Abdul- 128 all out (Soji 28; Pradeep 4-18) by The tournament is sponsored Sanjay claimed three wickets for Awali Spartans 140-8 (Zeeshan la 35, Zaman 36; Naqeeb 2-13) 3 wickets. by Sage & Sirloin, Jacques Camel. 28; Tanveer 2-26) lost to FOG n Chamila by 5 wickets. RCB 179-4 (Chamila 55, Asmar 50) Dessange, Manos – Rugby In reply, Awali Camel were bundled Printing 142-9 in 19.2 overs Sprite CC 116-6 (Noor 47, bt Firelink 129-5 (Neeroshan 60; Naufal Club, Muju Amwaj Islands, A out for 119. Sanito was the top scorer (Vijil 27, Shyam 28; Faisal 2-20) by 1 Faizan 25) bt Fateh Curtain 89 all out 2-20) by 50 runs. Piece of Cake, Singapore Flow- er and Al Osra Supermarket. Email: [email protected] WORLD SPORT Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 29 Bryant to retire at end of season LOS ANGELES: n Kobe Grizzlies forward Matt Bryant has decided to Barnes shoots against Grizzlies retire after this season, Philadelphia 76ers ending his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 37-year-old Bryant made the announcement in a post on The Players’ Tribune on Sunday, writing a poem ti- tled “Dear Basketball.” “My heart can take the pounding. My mind can handle the grind. But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye,” wrote down Bryant, the third-leading scor- er in NBA history. “And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go. I want you to know now. So we both can savor every moment we have left together. The good and the bad. We have given each other all that we have.” Bryant went straight from high school in suburban Phila- delphia to the Lakers in 1996, and he earned Sixers five champi- onship rings and 17 All- Star selections during two de- cades with the franchise – the longest ten- ure with one team in NBA history. He n Bryant also won two Olympic gold medals. But Bryant’s last three sea- sons have ended early due to injuries, and he played in only 41 games over the previous two years. He has struggled mightily in the first 15 games of this season with mostly young teammates on a rebuilding ros- ter, making a career-worst 32 LOS ANGELES: Guard As has happened several times during Suns defeated the Toronto Raptors 107- Bledsoe iced the game with two free per cent of his shots. Mike Conley scored a the streak, the 76ers couldn’t hold a 102. throws. The Lakers (2-13) hosted game-high 20 points as the fourth-quarter lead. Bledsoe made two key free throws Reserve guard Victor Oladipo had 19 the Indiana Pacers on Sun- Memphis Grizzlies defeated They went up 76-71 on a pair of free with two minutes to play as the Suns points, eight rebounds and six assists in day night, and fans arriving Philadelphia 92-84 Sunday, sending throws from guard Isaiah Canaan at the snapped a four-game losing streak. leading the Orlando Magic to a 110-91 at Staples Center received a the 76ers to their 18th consecutive 7:38 mark. However, the Grizzlies went victory over the Boston Celtics at Am- letter from Bryant in a black loss to begin the NBA season. on an 18-3 run to go up 89-79 as Jeff Halted way Center. envelope embossed with gold. “Hats off to them. That can’t be an Green buried a three-pointer at the 2:22 Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 29 It was their third consecutive victo- “What you’ve done for me is easy situation to be in. They kept fight- mark. points and had seven assists for the Rap- ry. The Magic are above the .500 mark far greater than anything I’ve ing,” said Memphis coach David Joerger Zach Randolph finished with 17 tors, who had their four-game winning going into December for the first time done for you,” Bryant wrote. of Philadelphia. points and 11 rebounds, and Memphis streak halted. since 2012. “I knew that each minute of The 76ers tied the NBA’s all-time centre Marc Gasol had nine points and Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, who had Magic centre Nikola Vucevic had 18 each game I wore purple and mark for most losses to begin a season, 12 rebounds. 17 points, hit three free throws with 13.2 points and 10 rebounds before fouling gold. I honor it as I play today set in 2009 by the New Jersey Nets. Forward Matt Barnes came off the seconds to play to pull the Raptors to out with just over two minutes left. and for the rest of this season. It was Philadelphia’s 28th straight bench to chip in 13 points, eight re- 77within two points. Forward Tobias Harris had 15 points My love for this city, this team loss dating back to last season, the lon- bounds and five assists. With 12.3 seconds left, Bledsoe made and 11 rebounds. Reserve forward An- and for each of you will never gest losing skid by a team in any major Guard Eric Bledsoe scored 17 points of two free throws but the Raptors could drew Nicholson had 14 points and eight fade. Thank you for this in- North American sport. and added 11 assists and the Phoenix not make their shot at the other end. rebounds. credible journey.”
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Last week’s competition with the ball showing Prizes must be collected within one calendar month. 30 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 WORLD SPORT Email: [email protected] West Indies to New Zealand ask ICC to explain Lyon decision target Aussie ADELAIDE: New Australia, in trouble at 118 for We’ve certainly made a rep- “I don’t think there’s any- “process”, and in the end it Zealand have contacted eight and still trailing the Kiwis resentation to the ICC and at thing wrong with the technolo- boiled down to a “judgement the International Cricket first innings total by 84 runs in present we’re still awaiting an gy at all,” he said. call”. middle order Council seeking answers over a low-scoring Test. acceptable response.” “The technology has got a bit “That’s not appropriate for a contentious review that went Lyon was walking off the Hesson said he had contact- of a bad rap. We’ve put our case me to comment on. I’m sure BRISBANE: The West against them at a crucial time ground believing he was out ed match referee Roshan Mah- forward and we are awaiting a people have already made their Indies will target per- in the fluctuating day-night Test before returning to continue anama but did not comment on response.” mind up about that already,” he ceived weaknesses in against Australia, coach Mike batting and join in a record what his side was specifically Hesson said his side would said. “Sometimes a decision Australia’s middle-order bat- Hesson said yesterday. Australian trans-Tasman series demanding from the ICC. “never know” whether the can be quite crucial in the con- ting and aim to play aggressive Hesson is still fuming over 74-run ninth-wicket stand with disputed decision could have text of a match. but smart cricket during their the much-criticised decision Peter Nevill to deliver his side Response changed the result. “No issues (with the pro- tour of the country, skipper by TV umpire Nigel Llong on a vital 22-run first innings lead. “There’s been official rep- “The game carried on and cess). I was watching it on tele- Jason Holder said yesterday. Saturday’s second day to turn Australia won the low-scor- resentation from New Zealand took a number of other twists vision when it happened and I The tourists have been down a Decision Review Sys- ing Adelaide third Test by three Cricket, and from the team and turns after that, so it’s think the process was OK,” he largely written off as a seri- tem (DRS) referral for a catch wickets on the third day Sunday management as well,” he said. something that I can’t answer. added. ous challenge to Steve Smith’s off Australia’s Nathan Lyon. to clinch a 2-0 series victory. “We’re going through the prop- But it certainly had an impact,” “Umpiring decisions are team after losing 2-0 to Aus- Lyon survived after the “Hot “It was excellent, wasn’t it? er channels and we’re awaiting he said. mostly up to the umpire’s tralia at home in June and 2-0 Spot” thermal imaging revealed I think everyone at the ground a response.” ICC chief executive Dave judgement and you can’t be in Sri Lanka in October. a mark on the back of his bat saw what unfolded,” Hesson But Hesson was clear about Richardson told the Sydney guaranteed which way it’s The one-time great West before he had scored. told reporters. his views on Llong and the Daily Telegraph he was ada- going to go in individual in- Indies are currently a lowly It was a major let-off for “It’s been spoken about a lot. DRS. mant Llong followed correct stances.” eighth in the ICC’s Test rank- ings, above only Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, while Austra- lia are second. But Holder said his young and untried team would be confident and competitive in the three-Test series beginning in Hobart on December 10. Although impressed by Australia’s 2-0 series win over New Zealand in November, Klitschko camp are Holder looked to identify what he believes are their batting fragilities. The 24-year-old all-rounder said the tourists would target Shaun Marsh and also attack his all-rounder brother Mitch and Adam Voges in Austra- lia’s middle order. Weaknesses ‘cheats’ says Fury “We’ve seen weaknesses we can exploit,” he told his team’s BOLTON, England: Ty- first media conference since son Fury accused Wladimir arriving in Australia. Klitschko’s camp of being “They have some in-form “cheats,” saying yesterday batsmen like David Warner that he refused to accept any water and Steve Smith so it’s im- after beating the Ukrainian in their portant we put pressure on the world heavyweight title fight for middle order. fear of being drugged. “If we can get some ear- “I had good information off good ly wickets with the new ball resources not to touch anything in the we can get guys like Shaun changing rooms because they might try Marsh, who are trying to and drug you,” Fury said on his return make their way back into the to Britain following his shock victory side, and put them under some over Klitschko in Duesseldorf on Sat- pressure to score. urday. “Once we do that then it “I went home dehydrated before I should be a relatively compet- even touched anything. I was so fright- itive series.” ened of being drug-tested and failing Holder said the new-ball the drugs test.” attack led by Jerome Taylor Fury said the Klitschko camp tried and Kemar Roach would be every trick to unsettle him. Fury advised on tour by Windies claimed he was put down for the wrong pace legends Courtney Walsh weight at the weigh-in – 113 kilograms and Curtly Ambrose, who instead of 116 – was forced to wear captured a combined 924 Test gloves for the fight that didn’t fit him, n From left, Asif Vali, new world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, trainer and uncle Peter Fury and father John Fury wickets in their stellar careers. and said the fight was almost called off take part in a press conference in Bolton yesterday Walsh is a travelling tour because there was too much foam un- selector while Ambrose is a der the canvas in the ring. them did.” said Fury, who arrived at a news con- match will go ahead and said it could bowling consultant for the “They are cheats, they are extremely There is a rematch clause in ference in Bolton, northwest England, take place at Wembley Stadium – the Windies team. good at cheating,” Fury said, who won the contract between Fury and the driving his own car and wearing san- home of English soccer – in May. Holder said their expe- the WBA, IBF and WBO belts after a 39-year-old Klitschko, and the beaten dals. “He’ll analyze it, he’s a clever guy. “I think Tyson can do a lot better than rience, achievements and unanimous points decision. champion – who had his first loss in But if he fancies his chances again, let’s he did,” Peter Fury said. “I want him to wealth of knowledge would “There were all these little things nearly 10 years – has said: “It’s to be do it. Round 2. Ding, ding.” have a rematch and do it convincingly inspire his team. they thought might affect me, as it has continued.” Fury’s uncle and trainer, Peter, told this time. We’ll have an answer defi- A tour warm-up match with fighters in the past. But not one of “I don’t think he can do much better,” The Associated Press he believes a re- nitely by mid-to-end of January.” against a Cricket Australia XI starts in Brisbane tomorrow. Day-night success promises new dawn for Tests ADELAIDE: The carefully et followers across the world,” Internation- Under Sutherland, CA has long champi- choreographed debut of day-night al Cricket Council Chief Executive David oned day-night cricket and engaged local Test cricket in Adelaide threw Richardson, said in a statement yesterday. manufacturer Kookaburra nearly a decade some time-honoured conventions out the “Day/night Tests will not be feasible at ago to produce a ball that could both be window but offered a glimmer of hope for every venue, it certainly provides a new seen under lights and last the full 80 overs the survival of the game’s oldest format. dimension for players, spectators, broad- required in a Test match. Players and purists regard Tests as the casters and fans alike and it is here to stay.” Despite years of painstaking testing, pinnacle of the game but their enthusiasm players complained in the leadup that the for five-day matches has been unmatched in Promise ball was hard to see during the warmup the terraces of most cricket nations for years. Cricket Australia Chief Executive James matches under lights and also wore too So the total attendance of 123,000 fans Sutherland saw enough promise in the quickly. at Adelaide Oval for a game that lasted less opening days to float the prospect of two To that end, a grassy pitch was specially than three days is certain to have struck a Tests under lights next season, against tour- prepared at Adelaide Oval to cushion the chord with the sport’s power-brokers, many ing sides Pakistan and South Africa. ball from the usual wear and tear, an unusu- of whom were onlookers at the venue. “It would seem that Adelaide is a fantastic al development in Australia where curators n Lights illuminate the Adelaide Oval as the sun sets during the “The inaugural day/night Test in Ade- place for it, and there are other venues around prepare their pitches without fear or favour rst night session of the Test between Australia and New Zealand laide was a huge success, enjoyed by crick- the country,” he told local radio yesterday. from authorities. Email: [email protected] WORLD SPORT Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 31 Leicester cannot afford to lose Mahrez and Vardy EICESTER City F.C. need to down to winning 5-3 against Leicester played United last have with goals this season, keep hold of Riyad Mahrez Manchester United F.C. Saturday, and this time around and may look to recruit forward Land Jamie Vardy in the It was during that match From the it was a different story. Vardy players in the transfer window. transfer window. that we got to see a glimpse wasn’t looking for his rst goal The fact that Leicester are not This season’s surprise pack- of Vardy and the raw pace he of the season, he was looking competing in Europe means age have been Leicester City, possessed. It was his rst goal Sidelines for his fourteenth of the sea- that Vardy and Mahrez are not a team that lost only one of its in the Premier League, and By Mohammed Hamzah son! Not only that, but Vardy cup tied. Therefore, teams opening fourteen matches in the what a way to score against was on the verge breaking competing in Europe could be English Premier League. In order United. In total, the striker Manchester City F.C. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record interested in both players. to progress further in the league, scored ve goals last season, The Foxes look a different of scoring ten goals in consec- The two have been a reve- and challenge in the FA Cup and which makes it a bigger sur- side to the one that played last utive matches. Vardy scored, lation for the Foxes so far this League Cup, it will be imperative prise how he was able to step season. The team has an abun- and the rest was history. season, scoring 21 of the club’s for Claudio Ranieri to keep hold it up in his second season in dance of pacey players such All eyes will be on key con- 29 goals in the league. In addi- of Mahrez and Vardy. England’s top ight. as Jamie Vardy, who could tributors, Mahrez and Vardy in tion, Mahrez has six assists so Of the teams that got pro- In my view, Ranieri’s attack- punishe teams on the counter. the upcoming transfer window. far in the league. The way the moted to the Premier League ing style complemented the In their arsenal, Leicester have The coming January transfer two players have been playing, last season, only Leicester players in his squad. When also got the imaginative vision window will be an opportunity and especially against stronger managed to remain in the Ranieri signed for the Foxes, of Mahrez who has created for sides to strengthen, and in opposition, Leicester cannot league. They did so under he bought six players, none the most chances for club this my view Leicester may have to afford to let them go. then manager Nigel Pearson. of which are forwards. Yet, season. Looking at their goals fend off a lot of interest in their With Mahrez and Vardy in His side displayed one of the Ranieri’s team have the sec- scored in the current season, star players Mahrez and Vardy. their side Leicester could push performances of the season ond highest goal tally in the Leicester are only 17 goals off Big clubs, such as Chlesea F.C., on and challenge for a place in when Leicester went from 3-1 league, only second behind their total scored last season. United and Tottenham Hotspur Europe. Villanovense eye upset win over Barca City’s Aguero major BARCELONA: Villanovense celebrated like they had won the Champions League when they were drawn against holders Barcelona in the last 32 of the King’s Cup and the third- tier side are still in with a chance of pulling off an upset after a goalless first leg. Barca coach Luis Enrique doubt for Hull clash fielded a second-string team for LONDON: With or without October’s first encounter in the Sergio Aguero, Manchester LEAGUE CUP FIXTURES small town of Villanueva de la City has a League Cup 5th round matches (kick-off 10.45pm Serena in Spain’s Extremadu- quarterfinal match to play Bahrain time) ra region – birthplace of New tonight. York Knicks point guard Jose City manager Manuel Pellegrini has TONIGHT Manuel Calderon – and Villa- said he will play his best team at home Manchester City v Hull City novense held the Spanish and against Hull, but Aguero came off with Middlesbrough v Everton European champions. a possible injury midway through the Stoke City v Shef eld Wednesday If they can grab an away goal second half of his team’s 3-1 win over in tomorrow’s return at the Nou Southampton on Saturday. TOMORROW Camp, they may just be able to “Kun came off as a precaution,” Pel- Southampton v Liverpool hold on and become the latest legrini said of Aguero. “I spoke with side to down one of La Liga’s him before the game and we said he with him tomorrow. I think he’s ready big beasts in the domestic Cup would play 65 minutes. He has a kick in for Southampton.” competition. his heel, but nothing important.” The match will be a return for both Luis Enrique is again likely City won the League Cup in 2014, Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne, to rest most of his first-choice and went on to win the Premier League who joined Liverpool from Southamp- players, including prolific at- title. Chelsea did the same last season, ton. tacking trio Lionel Messi, Ney- but the Blues have already been elimi- Sheffield Wednesday, which reached mar and Luis Suarez, but may nated from the cup competition and are the quarterfinals by beating Arsenal 3-0, hold some of them in reserve in struggling in the league. faces a tough trip to Stoke. But striker case Barca struggle. “It’s important for us to reach the Lucas Joao said the team believes it can semifinal of the League Cup,” Pellegrini advance. Criticism said. “Stoke have quality players but we The draw in the first leg Hull, which plays in the second-tier don’t fear them,” the Portuguese for- prompted suggestions they lack League Championship, has won only ward said. “We will do everything we quality among their reserve play- one of the last nine meetings between can to win.” ers, with forward Munir el Hadd- the two sides. However, the Tigers have Middlebrough also took out a Premier adi and Sandro Ramirez coming already beaten Premier League clubs League team on its way to the quarter- in for particular criticism. Swansea and Leicester to reach the finals, beating Manchester United in a The Cup setback was one of quarterfinals. n City’s Aguero, right, winces as he appears to be hurt shortly before being sub- penalty shootout at Old Trafford. Barca’s few stumbles in recent In the other games, Liverpool will stituted during the Premier League match against Southampton last Saturday Everton will play tonight without Tim weeks and they have largely visit Southampton tomorrow in the only Howard in goal, according to manager been in scintillating form de- match between two Premier League said he expects Philippe Countinho to yesterday but we decided two or three Roberto Martinez. spite a two-month injury layoff teams. Tonight, Middlesbrough hosts play against Southampton despite miss- days ago that we didn’t want to risk “Joel Robles was man of the match for talisman Messi. Everton and Stoke hosts Sheffield ing the 1-0 win over Swansea on Sun- (him) for this game,” Klopp said. “Now in the previous round,” Martinez said of Fired by the goals of Messi’s Wednesday. day. I think he’s fit. I saw him in the dressing his backup goalkeeper. “He will start the South American compatriots Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp “Philippe had a very intensive session room and he looks good. I’ll have to talk game tomorrow.” Neymar and Luis Suarez, they are four points clear of Atleti- co Madrid at the top of La Liga and secured top spot in their Champions League group with Timbers to face Crew in MLS Cup nal a game to spare. “Although there is still a long NEW YORK: The After winning the first leg 3-1 um during the regular season goals from Ryan Hollingshead nal, Columbus took a 2-0 lead way to go we are pleased to be Portland Timbers at home last weekend, Portland but in Portland they were facing in the 68th minute and Blas Pe- into the second leg and held experiencing these moments, advanced to their first drew the second 2-2 in Dallas a team that had not lost on the rez five minutes later. on against the Red Bulls until but without taking anything for Major League Soccer to reach their first Cup final in road since the end of August. The home side pushed for a stoppage time when New York granted,” captain Andres Inies- Cup final after cruising to a 5-3 five seasons in the league. After a scoreless first half, third to take the tie to extra time defender Anatole Bertrand ta said after Barca crushed Real aggregate win over Dallas in The final will be played on Dallas’ task got even tough- but could not find the break- Abang pulled a goal back. Sociedad 4-0 on Saturday. the Western Conference final Sunday at the home ground of er when Portland striker Adi through and instead Portland’s The Red Bulls almost drew Barca extended their record on Sunday, while Columbus Columbus, who had the better scored in the 54th minute to Lucas Melano put the final nail the tie level in the dying sec- for King’s Cup titles to 27 when Crew also reached the title regular season record. stretch the Timbers’ advantage. in the coffin with a goal five onds but striker Bradley they beat Athletic Bilbao, who game after holding off New Dallas boasted a league-best Needing to score at least minutes into stoppage time. Wright-Phillips banged his are second with 23, 3-1 in last York Red Bulls. 13 home wins at Toyota Stadi- three, Dallas responded with In the Eastern Conference fi- header against the post. year’s final. 32 Gulf Daily News Tuesday, 1st December 2015 Cairns cleared of match- xing perjury charges LONDON: A British jury yester- the course of justice. investigating match-fixing claims involv- convince fellow cricketer Lou Vincent to day cleared former New Zealand Charges were brought against Cairns ing three former New Zealand interna- provide a false witness statement. cricket captain Chris Cairns of after he sued Indian Premier League tionals. Cairns’ friend and “legal adviser”, bar- perjury charges over match-fixing in chairman Lalit Modi for libel in 2012 over Cairns, 45, won £90,000 ($135,000) rister Andrew Fitch-Holland, was also Test cricket. a 2010 tweet in which the administrator from the libel case, but he was alleged to cleared of perverting the course of justice. After a nine-week trial the jury of sev- accused him of match-fixing. have lied to the court when he said he had The jury heard evidence from a host en women and five men at Southwark The allegations against Cairns resur- “never, ever cheated at cricket”. of former cricketers including Brendon Crown Court in London found Cairns, faced in December 2013 when the Inter- The retired all-rounder was said to have McCullum and former Australia captain n Cairns 45, not guilty of perjury and perverting national Cricket Council confirmed it was perverted the course of justice by trying to Ricky Ponting.
n IAAF ethics commission suspends Kenyan officials LONDON: Three leading Kenyan athletics officials have been suspended by the ethics commission of athletics’ governing ENGLAND MAKE body, the IAAF, over the “potential subversion of the anti-doping control process” in the African country. Athletics Kenya president Isaiah Kiplagat, vice president David Okeyo and 2015 world championships team leader Joseph Kinyua have been suspended for 180 days “in the interests of the integrity of the sport,” the IAAF said in a statement yesterday. The trio also face accusations that they were involved in “the ASHARJAH: PacemanCLEAN Chris Woakes starred for a sec- SWEEP potential improper diversion from ond match in succession as he defended ten runs in Athletics Kenya of funds received the last over to help England win the third and final from Nike.” Twenty20 in a Super Over finish in Sharjah yesterday. The IAAF also said a prima facie Woakes conceded seven off the case had “also been found to first two deliveries thanks to a six SCOREBOARD exist in respect of Mr Kiplagat in but managed to tie the game off England relation to receipt, personally or J Roy lbw b Yamin 0 by Athletics Kenya, of an apparent the last ball as Pakistan faltered in J Vince c Umar b Tanvir 46 gift of two motor vehicles” from the chase of a 155-run target. J Root b Afridi 32 the Qatar Athletics Federation in Pakistan then managed just Moeen Ali c and b Afridi 0 2014-15. three runs in the Super Over E Morgan b Malik 15 J Buttler run out 2 bowled by Chris Jordan, which S Billings c Umar b Anwar 7 n Djokovic ends year on top England beat off just four balls C Woakes c Umar b Tanvir 37 PARIS: Novak Djokovic has finished for a 3-0 clean sweep of the se- D Willey not out 3 the year on top of the ATP world ries. The victory lifted England C Jordan not out 0 rankings, according to the final list to fourth in the Twenty20 rank- Extras: (lb 4, w 8) 12 Total: (for eight wkts; 20 overs) 154 of 2015 published yesterday. ings while Pakistan, second be- Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-48, 3-48, The Serb, who also topped the fore the series, fell to sixth. 4-68, 5-75, 6-86, 7-146, 8-152. rankings at the end of 2011, 2012 England won the first match Bowling: Yamin 2-0-12-1, Tanvir and 2014, finished a massive 7,500 by 14 runs and the second by 4-0-36-2 (3w), Irfan 4-0-40-0 (1w), points or so ahead of his closest three runs with Woakes defend- Afridi 4-0-19-2 (1w), Anwar 4-0- rival, world number two Andy 35-1 (1w), Malik 2-0-8-1 (2w). Murray, who at the weekend ing 11 in the last over – both Pakistan helped Britain win the Davis Cup matches in Dubai. A Shehzad b Willey 4 for the first time in 79 years. Pakistan was unlucky not R Mohmand lbw b Willey 0 Final ATP rankings 2015, to win the match after Shoaib M Hafeez run out 1 published on November 30: Malik smashed a career best S Malik c Billings b Woakes 75 1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 16,585 M Rizwan c and b Rashid 24 pts; 2. Andy Murray (GBR) 8,945; 54-ball 75 for his fourth Twen- U Akmal c Jordan b Moeen 4 3. Roger Federer (SUI) 8,265; 4. ty20 half century and added a S Afridi b Willey 29 Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 6,865; 5. quickfire 63 off just 38 balls for S Tanvir not out 10 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5,230; 6. Tomas A Ali not out 0 n England’s Woakes Berdych (CZE) 4,620; 7. David Ferrer the sixth wicket with Shahid (ESP) 4,305; 8. Kei Nishikori (JPN) Afridi, who made a 20-ball 29. Extras: (b1, lb1, w5) 7 bowls against Pakistan Total: (for seven wkts; 20 overs) 154 4,235; 9. Richard Gasquet (FRA) Malik and Afridi joined com- Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-9, 3-11, 2,850; 10. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) pany with Pakistan struggling at but fell with just two needed for boundaries in his 24 but he 60-run stand for the seventh 2,635; 11. John Isner (USA) 2,495; 4-50, 5-65, 6-128, 7-153. 12. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 2,475; 13. 65-5 as both took the attack to Bowling: Willey 4-0-36-3 (4w), Woakes victory. and Umar Akmal (four) fell in wicket to take them to 154-8. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2,405. the English bowlers, much to the 4-0-26-1, Jordan 4-0-39-0, Rashid Pakistan were struggling at quick succession before Malik Vince, promoted to open the joy of a packed 16,000 stadium. 4-0-29-1, Moeen 4-0-22-1 (1w). 11-3 after losing opener Ahmed held the innings well. innings after Alex Hales was n Nuno leaves Valencia Super Over: Pakistan 3-1, Afridi smashed three sixes England 4-0. Shehzad (four), Mohammad Earlier James Vince hit a ca- rested, showed maturity by MADRID: Valencia confirmed off his 20-ball innings before he Hafeez to another run out for reer-best 46 and Woakes (37) standing firm at one end as wick- yesterday that Portuguese coach was bowled by paceman David of 57 not out came against In- one and Raffatullah Mohmand lifted England – who won the ets fell at regular intervals. He hit Nuno Espirito Santo has left the La Willey, who finished with 3-36. dia at Banglaore in 2012, hit (nought) by the third over. toss and batted – from a precar- three boundaries and a six during Liga club. Malik, whose previous best eight boundaries and two sixes Mohamamd Rizwan hit four ious 86-6 during their fighting his resolute 45-ball knock. Nuno had already said on Sunday night following a 1-0 defeat to Sevilla that he was resigning. “Nuno Espirito Santo, who until now was the coach, is no longer tied to Valencia, after coming to Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar on Ballon d’Or shortlist an amicable agreement with the institution,” said a statement on LONDON: Lionel Messi and lift the trophy again for a fifth time after Valencia’s website. Cristiano Ronaldo will go head- a calendar year in which, despite losing Former player Salvador Gonzalez to-head once again for the title two months to injury, he has still scored will take charge of the team, of world’s best footballer after 48 goals while inspiring Barca to a Cham- assisted by Nuno’s assistant, the former Manchester United player being short-listed along with Neymar pions League/La Liga/King’s Cup treble. Phil Neville, until a permanent yesterday for the 2015 Fifa Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo, too, has 48 to his name for appointment is made. For the seventh time in eight years, the club and country in 2015 but Real’s dynamic duo of Barcelona’s Messi and fortunes have slumped and his protests LATE SOCCER RESULTS Real Madrid’s Ronaldo are expected to on the chat show beat that he is still the ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP fill the top two places on the podium in number one have held just a little less Bolton 1 Brentford 1 Zurich in January for the coveted acco- conviction than usual. ITALIAN LEAGUE lade of being the year’s leading player. Yet on his present scintillating form, Sassuolo 1 Fiorentina 1 Even before the award was merged Brazilian Neymar, Messi’s partner in with France Football’s Ballon d’Or in destruction along with Luis Suarez at 2010, the men’s World Player of the Barca, has a claim on being the equal of Year had effectively become an annu- either of them. al private ‘Clasico’ between two of the n From left, Neymar, Ronaldo and Messi The Ballon d’Or vote has been made great players of any generation. by national team coaches and captains Argentine Messi, who will now have cession between 2009 and 2012, while in 2008 and the most recent two editions and leading journalists, with the winner been on the podium for an amazing nine Portugal’s Ronaldo has won three times, at Real Madrid. being announced at a ceremony in Zu- successive years, won four times in suc- once when he was at Manchester United Messi is an overwhelming favourite to rich on January 11. 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