Money Transfers and Currency Leek is a rich Exchange source of vitamins C and A which at great are important rates for maintaining Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Issue No. 6830 healthy skin. www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh Hotline: 1724 6888

WARM WELCOME JO1433_BFC_Generic_Display_8cmX4cm.indd5/11/15 1 2:29 PM 11th Hour Unsettled weather expected today Manama he Meteorological Caution TDirectorate at the Civil Aviation Affairs yesterday forecast an unsettled weather today, with a chance of scattered rain which may become thundery at times. Southeasterly winds will range from 10 to 15 knots, then from 17 to 22 knots, applied becoming northerly at night, with gusts, which may reach Make sure public funds are used effectively: PM 35 knots. The Directorate warned Manama of thunderous rain and rime Minister HRH violent gusts and urged Prince Khalifa bin caution. PSalman Al Khalifa yesterday Maximum temperature directed all ministries and will be 33 degrees Celsius entities cited in the National and minimum is 25C. Audit Court’s 2014-2015 Report to urgently rectify His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed irregularities and implement King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who arrived the recommendations featured High-tech yesterday, along with an accompanying delegation, on in the report. a fraternal visit to Bahrain. They discussed the deep- Chairing the Cabinet police cars to rooted bilateral relations, and ways to boost them in meeting, the Prime Minister various fields. The two leaders also reviewed regional directed the Executive hit roads and international developments and stressed on the Committee, headed by Crown Manama importance of reinforcing Arab solidarity Prince, Supreme Commander fleet of high-tech police and First Deputy Prime cars and motorcycles will Minister, HRH Prince Salman Ahit the roads in the Kingdom bin Hamad Al Khalifa to follow soon. Blast near airport: Trial up with the relevant ministries The move follows the on the recommendations directives of Interior Minister and emphasised that the HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Lieutenant-General Shaikh of 5 persons adjourned government was committed Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa Manama placed the bomb in Shaikh to ensuring that public funds exceed 50 per cent, until the citizens’ standards of living to carry out a comprehensive he High Criminal Court Khalifa Al Kabeer Avenue, but are used effectively and for the end of the current budget year. are maintained, and that job strategy to modernise all yesterday adjourned the no injuries were reported after best interests of the Kingdom’s The Prime Minister also creation within the Kingdom security agencies. trialT of five Bahraini men, the bomb went off. citizens. directed the panel to ensure continues to grow. “The modernisation of the accused of detonating an Another explosive was also The Ministerial Committee that the freeze also covered The Prime Minister also fleet meets the soaring number explosive device near the found on the scene, but experts for Financial Affairs and financial bonuses provided stressed that despite global of cars and driving licences, Bahrain International Airport. later declared it was a replica, Rationalising Expenditure had by government entities and economic challenges currently the urban boom and the road The court also ordered according to court documents. earlier decided to freeze certain companies. faced, both objectives are network development,” said them to be remanded in police Among the defendants benefits for heads and members During the meeting, the achievable and relevant Director-General at the General custody. is a girl, who is accused of of government councils and Prime Minister also instructed ministries and committees Directorate of Traffic Shaikh The Bahrainis, aged between providing a safe house to two committees, and companies in the ministers to take all must make every effort Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al 20 and 40, have reportedly of her co-suspects. which the government’s shares necessary steps to ensure that required to meet them. Khalifa. 2 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Govt crackdown on terror suspects yields results Cabinet stresses those who commit such crimes have no place in a civilised society

Manama the Protocol of Amendment On boosting international goals and duties of the rime Minister HRH to insert the WTO Trade education cooperation, Alliance Française institute Prince Khalifa bin Salman Facilitation Agreement the session referred to the in Bahrain. PAl Khalifa has expressed into Annex 1A of the WTO Ministerial Committee for The Cabinet also reviewed appreciation and gratitude to Agreement. and decided on five proposals the Ministry of Interior for its The Council of Ministers submitted by the Council of continued vigilance and the also took note of the Bahrain Representatives, following on-going security operations, International Property the recommendations of the which recently resulted in the Exhibition (BIPEX) 2015, Ministerial Committee for arrest of 47 terror suspects who highlighting the importance of Legal Affairs and as outlined in planned to carry out terror such specialised exhibitions in the memorandum submitted attacks in the Kingdom. boosting the real estate sector. by Deputy Premier and Security forces had also On the development of Deputy Chairman of the panel seized highly explosive the Kingdom’s education Jawad bin Salem Al Arayad. materials and firearms stored The Information Minister addressing the media yesterday sector and its cooperation The five proposals include in a number of residential hostile act of terrorism. Lieutenant-General Shaikh with UNESCO, the session the policy to redirect subsidies, areas. The Cabinet stressed that Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa welcomed the recent revamping Sehla Avenue, The Premier was chairing a those who committed such provided the Cabinet with a unanimous election for Bahrain Cabinet Secretary General providing infrastructure Cabinet meeting yesterday. crimes had no place in a security briefing in which he to serve as Vice President of the Dr Yasser bin Isa Al Nasser for marine transportation, The Cabinet then civilised society, and that all highlighted the details and 38th General Conference of the Legal Affairs a Memorandum opening 24 hour health centres commended the security sections of Bahraini society circumstances of the arrests. United Nations Educational, of Understanding signed and establishing new stadiums authorities’ ability to confront rejected their actions. The Cabinet also approved Scientific and Cultural between the Kingdom of and public areas across the firmly and resolutely any Interior Minister a draft legislation ratifying Organisation (UNESCO). Bahrain and France on the Kingdom’s governorates. Over Fifty Years of Excellence in Education Strict action pledged against guilty officials

DT News Network In the meantime, [email protected] administrative violations, “We should feel which may require Manama proud that the intervention, will be handled nformation and Parliament by the Ministry of Interior. If IAffairs Minister Isa bin government is violations are found, the case Abdulrahman Al Hammadi doing its best would be handed over to the yesterday said that strict action Public Prosecution, he said, would be taken against those to protect the adding that the government officials who misused their public fund” was strict about dealing with authority. the criminal cases. GCE A-Level and IB Diploma Information Evening Addressing the media In response to media reports after the Cabinet meeting about the financial situation No matter where your child is currently at school, they can transfer to the St Christopher’s chaired by Prime Minister government, the minister said: of the Bahrain Livestock Sixth Form (subject to meeting our entry criteria) for our Post-16 GCE A-Level or IB HRH Prince Khalifa bin “We should feel proud that the Company, the minister said Diploma programmes. Please join us at our upcoming information evening to find out more. Salman Al Khalifa, the government is doing its best that it was too early to address minister stressed that no to protect the public fund.” the situation of a commercial Monday, 16 November at 18:00 at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town official was immune to the He also said that Bahrain had enterprise based on press For further information contact Steve Keeble law. His statements came established a leading model statements, adding there was Tel: 1760 5300 / Email: [email protected] after the Premier directed in the implementation of the government entities to follow observations mentioned in the On Bahrain up on the recommendations National Audit Office (NAO) Livestock Senior School Admissions for 2016 - Now Open! of the National Audit Court’s report. 2014-2015 annual report. The minister underlined Company, the We are currently accepting applications for September 2016 for Years 7 to 10 Al Hammadi said that the government’s firm minister said it (Grades 6 to 9 equivalent) last year also the Cabinet stance in dealing with the discussed the report of the NAO’s observations aimed was too early For further information contact Jo Atkinson National Audit Court and a lot at preserving public funds, to address the Tel: 1760 5050 / Email: [email protected] of cases had been referred to developing the performance of situation of a the Public Prosecution and the government institutions and court. They did not succumb ensuring the ideal use of the commercial firm OPHER’S T S IS C St Christopher’s School - the only NOT FOR PROFIT British- R H to the influence or power of available resources.

H O C O

T L any official in this issue, he The minister said that the International School in Bahrain. All income from fees is used to run and S

F o 1 said. criminal violations would a law to deal with the financial further develop the School for the benefit of our students. un 6 ded 1 9 Highlighting the great be directly handled by the situations of trade companies An “Outstanding School” www.st-chris.net as accredited by BSME amount of transparency Directorate of Criminal and businesses to protect the and BSO maintained by the Bahraini Procedure. shareholders’ rights. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 3 Channel against Bahrain gets a taste of UK justice Authorities in London shut down inciting channel

Muhannad Mansour/DTNN Bahrain in its programmes said. He also stressed that [email protected] and continue to harm the the House of Representatives Kingdom’s achievements. was open for all complaints Manama They have no credibility of all citizens, noting that it UK-based political and follow certain foreign consisted of more than 30 channel has been shut agendas aimed at harming newly-elected MPs. Adown by British authorities and destabilising the for harassing the staff of national security of Bahrain,” Escaped Convicts the Embassy of Bahrain in Binhowail said. London. “These channels are not “The founder of the The decision was favoured by Bahrainis. We channel is among a group apparently taken following a have nothing to hide here of people who are wanted complaint against the staff of in Bahrain. They’re claiming for security cases in Bahrain. the channel, who repeatedly that there are human rights They have escaped jail terms These channels... have no credibility and follow certain granted political asylum. found that the channel’s foreign agendas aimed at Some of them got their DT News found site on Youtube has been harming and destabilising the citizenships revoked because that channel’s removed and isn’t accessible. of the gravity of their crimes However, the channel didn’t national security of Bahrain against Bahrain,” Binhowail Youtube has mention anything about the commented. been removed suspension on its Twitter – MP Abdulla Binhowail Meanwhile, DT News has page, which is still active. harassed the embassy and its violations in Bahrain. We’ve of up to 15 years and are visitors. taken many positive steps currently seeking political Speaking to DT News, in this field such as the asylum in the UK,” Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, establishment of the National Binhowail said. National Security and Institution for Human Rights “Is this criminal seeking Defence Committee Head (NIHR), the Ombudsman asylum or investment in Abdulla Binhowail welcomed Secretariat General and the UK?, ” the MP asked. the decision and described passing the NIHR law by “These people receive Bahrain Al Youm channel Parliament. facilitations to open on Youtube as an inciting “What’s happening in channels that insult channel, as “it continues Bahrain is terrorism and it’s Bahrain on a daily basis to insult the Kingdom directly supported by Iran. It and threaten its national was proven more than once in security”. suspects’ confessions during The founder “These channels insult interrogations,” Binhowail of this PICTURE OF THE DAY channel is a wanted fugitive in Bahrain

through its programmes. They’re financed and supported by the enemies of the country.” The lawmaker called upon the European countries, who embrace such escaped convicts, to reconsider their decisions. “Considering the historic relations with the UK, we were hoping for stronger stances towards such inciters. There are more than 16 convicts that are currently residing in the UK who are sentenced Damaged cars lie in a sinkhole at Meridian in Mississippi, to 15 years by Bahrain’s US. Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the judiciary authority, and collapse they were apparently 4 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Intensify ties for better growth, security: Premier Manama phases of growth, based rime Minister HRH Prince on a diversified economic Khalifa bin Salman Al base, especially amid the PKhalifa said attempts to subvert existing global economic regional security will not stop, conditions. as the Premier received at the Prince Khalifa lauded Gudaibiya Palace yesterday the the role played by the Parliament Chairman Ahmed Representatives and Shura Al Mulla, Shura Council councils, and in supporting Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh, the development march, led MPs, Shura Council members, by the government. former Speaker Khalifa Al HRH Prime Minister during the meeting at Gudaibiya Palace The Premier emphasised Dhahrani and a number of between the government situation makes it necessary Representatives and Shura outcome of collective that the Executive-Legislature senior state officials. and the representatives of for us to focus on the council,” Prince Khalifa cooperation. cooperation was expanding “Such challenges require the people to overcome their investment potentials at the said, noting that the national The Prime Minister said gradually, thanks to the us to safeguard our internal dangers,” the Premier said. local level, which requires a economic and development cooperation should be joint desire of both sides to security through solidarity “The global economic legislative support from the achievements were the intensified to move to new optimise national gains. HM King to attend ASPA Summit Manama delegation to the fourth Summit HM the King is attending is Majesty King Hamad bin of South American-Arab the summit following the HIsa Al Khalifa will today Countries (ASPA), to be held in invitation of Saudi King leave for NPSaudi AD 4 photography.pdfArabia, where 07-Nov-15 Riyadh 10:25:34 on AM November 11 and 12, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, he will head the Kingdom’s the Royal Court announced. the Royal Court added.

CALL US 33909404 The Minister of Interior Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received yesterday Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Council of DIGITAL Representatives MP Abdullah Ali bin Huwail PHOTOGRAPHY MEAOC meet from May 4-8 HM King congratulates + Adobe Photoshop Manama held in Bahrain, along with the Cambodian King ealth Minister Faeqa bint International Ophthalmology Manama HSaeed Al Saleh received Board of Maryland University His Majesty King Hamad bin C a delegation from the Middle and Bahrain Ophthalmologists Isa Al Khalifa congratulated East Africa Ophthalmology Association from May 4-8, King Norodom Sihamoni of M Council (MEAOC). The supported by PM HRH Prince Cambodia on his country’s Y MEAOC conference will be Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Independence Day.

CM

MY

CY BBBF hosts Chelsea Pensioners

CMY Manama (11am, November 11), the time Major, Michael Shanahan, 69; he Bahrain British Business (in the United Kingdom) when and Late Sergeant, Louis John K Forum (BBBF) is hosting armistice became effective in Back, 76. threeT of Britain’s war heroes in 1918. The Chelsea Pensioners Bahrain over the Remembrance “The Chelsea Pensioners” visits to Bahrain have become Day. – as they have commonly an annual tradition, and Al The heroes will be welcomed become known due to their Zayani noted this would not be by BBBF Chairman, Khalid residence in the Royal Hospital possible without the support of Al Zayani, and members of in Chelsea in the UK – fall local businesses. 20 hours / 3 week 60BHD the BBBF Committee. The under the auspices of the “I would like to thank those Chelsea Pensioners will lay the Royal British Legion, a UK who have supported this year, traditional Remembrance Day charity that provides financial, including British Airways, poppy wreath on November 11, social and emotional support Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gulf GLOBAL INSTITUTE in a memorial service attended to millions who have served Brands International, Euro by British Ambassador to and are currently serving in Motors and BIC. The support for management science Bahrain, Simon Martin. the Armed Forces, and their of the community allows website: www.globalbahrain.com A one-minute’s silence dependents. us to give the Pensioners a email: [email protected] will be observed, marking the This year’s Pensioners memorable experience, thereby eleventh hour of the eleventh are Staff Sergeant, James promoting a positive image of day of the eleventh month Anderson, 79; Late Piper Bahrain,” he commented. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 5 Gulf Media Forum opens Bahrain-Egypt flights tomorrow DT News Network Manama he third edition of the Gulf Forum for Political Media willT open tomorrow at the Gulf Hotel under the patronage of will not be interrupted Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. The Bahrain Institute for Clarification against the backdrop of the Russian airliner crash Political Development (BIPD) is organising the symposium for Mohammed Zafran/DTNN UK appear to be increasingly airlines have suspended flights the third time in a row under [email protected] confident that a terrorist bomb but that does not affect the the theme “Media and Civil brought down the passenger jet Middle East in any way.” Peace”. Manama that broke apart while in air. “We have not seen any His Majesty the King’s ahrain will fly to Egypt A Gulf Air representative reduction in the number of Advisor for Information Affairs uninterrupted despite confirmed that the airline travellers to Egypt nor have and BIPD Board of Trustees’ Bsecurity concerns ignited by would continue to fly to Egypt. any airlines (from Bahrain) Chairman Nabeel Alhamer the recent crash of a Russian “At this point of time, there is stopped their services to the stressed the importance of the passenger airliner while flying no change in the flight plans,” country,” said another travel forum as a platform to debate over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, she told DT News. “As per the agent to DT News. vital media issues. killing all 224 people on airline’s assessment, it is safe to According to travel agents, board. fly to Egypt,” she added. the airfare to Egypt too remains Following the incident on Travel agents in Bahrain also unchanged, ranging from October 31, the UAE and major said that flights from here to BD130 to BD160 for a two- ANNOUNCEMENT European carriers announced Wreckage at the site where a Russian aircraft crashed in Egypt’s Egypt had not been affected. way ticket. Echoing a similar that they would avoid flying Sinai Peninsula (PHOTO: CORBIS) They also noted that the view, travel agent Ibrahim Embassy in the airspace until more all its flights to Egypt, citing over the area as a precaution number of travellers to Egypt Muhanna said that flights to information was available security fears and declared that while the cause of the Russian had not come down either. Egypt remained unaffected. Holiday about the crash. the suspension would continue crash was investigated. “There are a few airlines “Flights to Egypt will Manama Dubai’s budget carrier until security is improved at However, Etihad Airways and that have flights to Egypt and continue and we have not been he Embassy of India will flydubai and Sharjah-based Egypt’s airports. Qatar Airways said they would there has been no change in the affected,” he told DT News. remain closed tomorrow, airline AirArabia also rerouted Air France, Lufthansa and continue to operate flights over schedules,” an official from the “Flights in Russia have been NovemberT 11, on account of flights around the area. British Airways also announced the area. Gulf Coast Travel Agency said. suspended but after a few days Deepavali. Russia too has suspended that they would stop flying Meanwhile, the US and the “We have heard that Russian they will also be resumed.” Woman back in court with noisy bird case DT News Network reached outside the courtroom to solve the issue with her Manama with the neighbour, promising neighbour outside the court, he case of a noisy cock that she would find a solution but her attempts went in has come up before a court to the cock’s noise. However, vain. Before filing the lawsuit againT despite a settlement the woman dragged the issue in the court, she had filed a reached earlier between the to the court again after the bird complaint at the police station parties involved. continued to trouble her. on February 14, accusing her The case was earlier lodged The woman had earlier neighbour of nuisance. by a Bahraini woman, who claimed that the pet’s noise was However, she moved her accused her neighbour’s bird too troublesome that she faced case to the Court Urgent of being a nuisance. But, she difficulties in her studies for Matters in a bid to get a quick eventually decided to drop the master’s degree as well as sleep. solution. The first hearing is case after a handshake was She alleged that she tried scheduled for November 16. Verdict in forgery case on Nov 22 DT News Network request when he visited me the chips using the copy of the Manama once. He said he would return Pakistani man’s ID.” he verdict in a forgery case, to collect it but he didn’t. “Several expats who arrived involving an Asian, will be After a few days, a Bahraini recently also came to me and I announcedT on November 22. came to me and wanted to buy sold them chips using the same The accused, who was working chips to a telecommunications ID copy in a bid to make their as a salesman in a mobile shop, company in Bahrain, but life easier,” the accused said in reportedly took advantage claimed he didn’t have an ID. his statement. of a coloured copy of an ID Therefore, I decided to issue He claimed that he wasn’t belonging to a stranger to issue aware that he was doing against 19 SIM chips to customers, the local regulations and he according to court files. It is claimed that could be prosecuted for that. It is claimed that the Asian the Asian used Several bombings took place was in possession of the copy the copy of a in Bahrain during the past four of a Pakistani’s ID, and he used years with the use of mobile it to sell chips for several buyers Pakistani’s ID phones as detonators. The in 2014. He was arrested to sell chips for devices were being operated following a tip-off. using SIM chips issued in “I made the copy of the several buyers the names of Asians who had Pakistani man’s ID upon his already left the Kingdom. 6 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Israeli ‘state terrorism’ condemned DT News Network crimes that amount to war of the Fourth Geneva a threat to world peace and independent sovereign state Manama/Riyadh crimes and crimes against Convention. security. of Palestine on its national he Minister of Foreign humanity, perpetrated by the The Council called on the The Council also called on territory with Quds as a capital. Affairs Shaikh Khalid Israeli soldiers and settlers United Nations Security the Palestinian people and binT Ahmed Al Khalifa, took including systematic killing, Council to issue a decision groups to close ranks, form part yesterday afternoon in settlement, Judaisation and that would enforce its relevant a national unity government The Council the ordinary session of the ethnic cleansing. resolutions, particularly the and hold general elections in blamed Ministerial Meeting of the The Council blamed the decisions on application of the order to be able to confront the Council of the Arab League Israeli government for these Fourth Geneva Convention looming danger lying in the the Israeli in Riyadh to discuss the heinous crimes, stressing the on the Palestinian territories, Israeli plans that aim to shake government for Palestinian cause. illegitimacy and illegality of provision of international the Palestinian unity. crimes against The meeting condemned the settlements in the occupied Minister of Foreign Affairs at protection to the Palestinian It also stressed support for the organised state terrorism, Palestinian territories, which the session in Riyadh territories including Quds the Palestinian leadership in Palestinians practiced by Israel and the violate international law, and halt of the grave Israeli its quest for a just political grave violations and heinous the international legitimacy resolutions and the provisions aggressions that constitute solution, on the basis of an Minister of Health Sanitation keeps inspects hospital cholera at bay Dr. Manea allays fears on the disease

DT News Network meeting, the Undersecretary so far killed six people, some Manama for Hospital Affairs said that as precautions are need of the ealth Ministry (MoH) many as 55 suspected cholera hour, he said, highlighting Undersecretary for cases coming in from Iraq and the importance of personal HHospital Affairs Dr. Waleed one from Kuwait but only eight hygiene while visiting cholera Manea yesterday said that a among them required a follow- affected countries. fewer Bahrainis have been up check. Measures like maintaining diagnosed with Cholera, Among the eight cases, only personal hygiene, washing fruits which transmits through two of them had to remain in and vegetables before eating contaminated water and food. hospital due to the severity of and exercising cautiousness Addressing media yesterday their condition. Rest of them while eating uncooked food in the presence of Information were released immediately and could prevent Cholera to a Dr. Manea addressing media The Health Minister talks to a patient and Parliament Affairs they are in good health, he said. maximum extent. Preventive Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Dr. Manea’s press briefing Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al measures are more effective DT News Network Al Hammadi at the press came after the Cabinet meeting Khalifa received updates on than taking vaccinations, Dr. Manama briefing after the cabinet in which Prime Minister HRH cholera cases in the Kingdom Manea said. The MoH has been inister of Health Faeqa The Minister of and urged the MoH reviewing all Cholera related bint Saleh Al Saleh Health also met to follow preventive developments taking place Mpaid an inspection visit to There measures. in and around Bahrain. The the Muharraq Hospital and with a number are an estimated Bahrain is not ministry is also in touch with Elderly in the presence of of nursing staff 3-5 million a source region the World Health Organisation Assistant Undersecretary for cholera 80% of cholera cases and elderly cases and can be treated using for cholera, to get latest information on the Hospital Affairs Dr. Waleed 100,000 -120,000 Oral Rehydration Undersecretary for disease. In the meantime, MoH Al Manea along with a patients who deaths due to cholera every year in endemic settings. Salts (ORS) Only 5-10% of the cases are reported. but access to them Hospital Affairs is closely monitoring the Iraq number of ministry officials is still a challenge. expressed their Source: WHO bulleting, the global burden of cholera 2012 confirmed, adding developments, he said, urging and hospital administrators. that the Kingdom the Iraq journey organisers to During the visit, Health happiness on supplies hygienic take all necessary measure to Minister inspected the In 2010 her visit 2.5 billion drinking water and save Bahrainis from Cholera. hospital rooms and overall people Case did not have Fatality Between the drainage system He also advised the journey health services. She also met improved Rate goes 2007 and 2011, is well-maintained organisers to accompany a with a number of nursing sanitation, up to UNICEF direct of which support has in Bahrain. “In paramedic during Iraq journey. staff and elderly patients and their families as it will helped an some countries, “Having a paramedic is who have expressed their positively impact on their 1 billion times estimated practiced open more than 100 million drainage water advantageous. But awareness is happiness on her visit as she psychological health. defecation the average rate people in 5 out of 58 countries gain access to gets mixed with more important,” he said. listened to all their required The hospital’s reporting cholera, revealing Source: UNICEF/WHO, 2012- Progress on improved water and Drinking Water and Sanitation 2012 update) the lack of early the drinking water, Meanwhile, he asked people needs from the hospital for administrator, Hassan Al 60 million to sanitation. adequate treatment. increasing the risk to visit nearest health centre if further development in its Farraj, expressed his desire Source: UNICEF WASH annual report, 2013 of Cholera outbreak. they notice any symptoms of services. to improve services with the In Bahrain, there is Cholera. The minister stressed interest of the elderly patients no such problem as their keen interest to achieve by developing and providing we have effective optimal development and a positive atmosphere with Prevention sanitary system,” The recent improve health services social and recreational Response Prevention, he said, adding that 55 suspected to the elderly according to programmes. The centre Response & Preparedness all eight Cholera their appropriate health and was recently updated and In an epidemic, there is only Cholera cases one way to contract patients recently social needs. She pointed renovated with its health cholera: by swallowing came from other out the importance of records, fixtures, doctors’ water or food that Preparedness came in from Iraq has been countries. creating an appropriate rooms and departments contaminated with and one from faecal matter that Since a huge environment to enhance of radiology, laboratory, contains the bacteria In 2012, more than 80,000 cases of number of Bahrainis Kuwait ways of communication childcare, maternity and Vibrio cholera. cholera and 1,402 fatalities in Source: Cholera toolkit, UNICEF 2013 15 out of 24 countries in Western are visiting Iraq, and interaction with them pharmacy. and Central Africa. where Cholera has

Surveillance is paramount to identify vulnerable populations living in hotspots.

Source WHO 10 facts on cholera. WHO Cholera webpage.

Oral cholera vaccines (OCV) are considered an additional public UNICEF health tool to control cholera, provides strategic but should be implemented in an multisectoral integrated manner technical support (and not replacing) the and guidance conventional prevention to cholera and control measures. risk prone countries. Source: Cholera toolkit, UNICEF 2013

UNICEF has developed the UNICEF supports the Joint UNICEF Cholera Initiative for Cholera Toolkit Southern Africa (JCISA) compiling all available aims to regional and the /cross border resources collaboration most updated for more effective guidance Cholera Toolkit prevention and response on how to prevent, prepare and respond to cholera

UNICEF’s Knowledge Sharing Platform [email protected] | www. unicef.org/cholera Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7 Two Bahrainis get 10-yr jail for terror activities The suspects are accused of receiving militia training in Iraq DT News Network according to court files. to make improvised weapons that time. He told me that receive arms training in order upon his arrival in Bahrain Manama The other accused, aged 31, in addition to weapons as well he was staying in Iran and to attack police officers in following a police tip-off about wo Bahraini suspects, is in Iran and was tried in as grenades knowhow. offered me to go to Iraq and Bahrain when I go back. I his overseas activities. accused of receiving militia absentia. “While I was using my told him I need three weeks to The 31-year-old is trainingT in Iraq, have been The 31-year-old fugitive BlackBerry, I received a think about this, but eventually implicated in several other slapped with 10 years’ jail each is said to have convinced friendship invitation from a He was report- I gave him the green signal. terror cases for attempting and their citizenship stripped his co-defendant to join stranger on my Messenger. edly recruited by “He took my travel expenses, to recruit Bahrainis to join in the process. an extremist group called I accepted it and we began and I was getting training on radical groups responsible for Among the accused is a Bahraini Hezbollah, following exchanging conversations,” radical groups to how to use explosives and they assaulting police officers. 21-year-old student, who was which he sent him to Iraq the 21-year-old said in his carry out attacks showed me videos showing The Bahraini Hezbollah pursuing a bachelor’s degree. to receive arms training at a statement. against security bombs and on how to attack has claimed responsibility He was reportedly recruited militia training camp operated “I was studying in a armoured vehicles,” he said in for a string of attacks against by radical groups to carry out by the Popular Mobilisation university in an Arab country forces his statement. the security forces in the attacks against security forces, Units. He was also shown how for my bachelor’s degree at The defendant was arrested Kingdom. Coast Guard reaffirms safety of regional waters DT News Network accordance to the law by the Manama coast guard and other security oast Guard Commander, authorities.” Brigadier Ala’a Abdullah He said that the coast guard SiyadiC highlighted on Sunday vessels are deployed round the that the coast guard vessels clock in all areas, especially monitor all coastlines of the northern maritime area, Bahrain, including East Hidd. along with security patrols of In response to local other security department to newspaper reports on tackle illegal activities such as November 4 that quoted MP trafficking or infiltration. Abdurhman Buali saying He call upon the public that most Iranian threats to report suspicious cases to come through Hidd, The Brigadier Ala’a Abdullah Siyadi the Operations Room 999, Commander said, “The east the hotline 80008008 or the Hidd coastline is part of order 15 of 2012 and any Maritime operation Centre of the maritime ban that was activities in this zone is the Coast Guard 17700000 for determined by a ministerial monitored and dealt with in legal actions.

The car parked in the Hamad Town caught fire yesterday reportedly due to a short cir- cuit in the engine. The fire was extinguished by civil defence personnel. However, the incident caused major damages to the car’s front part 8 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Expats celebrate victory in elections back home Indians in the Kingdom react to local poll results

DT News Network Manama JD(U)-RJD- xpatriates from India celebrated the victories Congress ofE their parties in the recent alliance beats elections held in the state of NDA in Bihar Kerala and Bihar. Janatha Cultural Centre state elections (JCC) Bahrain activists in India in Muharraq distributed sweets, expressing their joy at the landslide victory of Sunday routed the BJP-led the JD(U)-RJD-Congress NDA in Bihar to score a alliance in Bihar. JCC Central landslide two-thirds majority Committee Vice President U in the state assembly giving K Balan told DT News that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the Bihar election result is a a third term in office in a “big political blow” to Prime battle in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Minister Narendra Modi “People have given their staked his all. mandate against those Making a spectacular forces which had disturbed comeback after the severe communal harmony in the drubbing in the last year’s Expats in Adliya share halwa in celebration of the LDF victory in Kerala local body elections country,” he claimed. Lok Sabha polls at the formed JD(U)-RJD-Congress in the 243-member House. HAM won only one of the two to dominance at the grassroots The Grand Alliance on hands of Modi, the newly- alliance secured 178 seats RJD emerged the leader of seats it contested and lost in all in Kerala in a keenly contested the pack with 80 seats while the 19 others. local bodies’ elections, which JD(U) bagged 71. Both the Meanwhile the Communist have also pushed the Bharatiya parties had contested 101 seats Party of India – Marxist (CPI– Janata Party (BJP) to the front each. Congress also made M) -led Left Democratic Front as a claimant to the state’s impressive gains winning 27 (LDF) made a dramatic return bipolar political space. seats out of 41. It had won In a clear reversal of only four seats last time. political fortunes as compared The BJP-led NDA, for which CPI(M)-led to the 2010 elections, the Modi mounted an aggressive opposition alliance was able to campaign addressing more LDF made a gain control of close to 551 of than 30 rallies, bagged 58 dramatic return the 941 grama panchayats, 90 seats. BJP on its own got 53 in Kerala, of the 152 block panchayats, seats out of 157 it contested 43 of the 87 municipalities, while its allies also put up a sweeping the besides an upper hand in four poor show. LJP, led by Ram local body out of the six Corporations in Vilas Paswan, and RLSP of the southern state. Bahrain Upendra Kushwaha got two election expats who support LDF in seats each. Former Chief Kerala distributed sweets in Expats in Muharraq distribute sweets after the JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance victory in Bihar Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Adliya. Youth group on nationwide tour to landmarks DT News Network They also expressed gratitude 2018, starting from Shaikh Manama and appreciation to Bahrain Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al a’a al-Shabab” youth Authority for Culture and Khalifa Culture and Research group recently Antiquities (BACA) President Centre, Isa bin Ali Home, Bin completed“T a nationwide tour Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Mattar building, Al-Qaisariya to various cultural landmarks Al Khalifa, asserting that “our Souq, Mohammed bin Faris using “Cultural Tourism” heritage is our genuine wealth” auditorium and Hidaya passports issued by Bahrain and that “a country that does Al-Khalidiya School. Authority for Culture and not have a heritage, does not They also visited Ibrahim Antiquities (BACA). have tourism.” Al-Arrayedh Poetry Home, The second in the series of On the first day, they toured Bait Khalaf, Bab Al-Bahrain, tours took the group almost various locations all over the Bait Al Quran and Khamis 24 hours to finish. The tour country, beginning from the Mosque. was aimed to create internal National Museum, Bu Maher Also, on the second day touristic activity attractive to Fort, the National Theatre, they visited Shaikh Salman residents in the Kingdom in Bahrain Fort, Barbar temple, bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort and harmony with the festival’s The Ta’a al-Shabab youth group on the nationwide tour A’ali ancient historic mounds finally the Tree of Life, all in theme. Telecommunications with the modern transport service embedded in Bahrain which and graveyards. all 21 cultural terminals using They travelled on the purpose of encouraging of Bahrain. they re-explored throughout On the second day, the symbolic passport that public shuttle buses of the the principle of public They expressed greatest their journey using their they toured Muharraq the gets stamped at every stop and Ministry of Transport and transportation and promoting delight at the great heritage “cultural touristic passports”. Capital of Islamic Culture returned to its holder. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9 Designing, a family trait! Designer mother and daughter duo carve a niche with Morroccan-Khaleeji fusions

Sreesadan.O.P/DTNN unique approach in designing Khaleeji caftans at a time when reached their prime during that provide us fabrics from fabrics and production. The [email protected] and attention to details has Moroccan wear wasn’t popular that time and Andalusia France, Italy, Turkey and India. ready-to-wear collections gained the brand a respected in the Gulf region. However was a meeting point of all Our next step is usually have 40 pieces. Manama name in the Arab fashion Nabila didn’t venture in the civilizations. I feel passionate manufacturing our own fabrics abila Al Aissaoui and industry. fashion business until later about our history and heritage and textiles. We design the Hayaa Al Fadhel, the Nabila, who’s originally when all her children grew up and wanted that to represent Moroccan embroideries and Nmother and daughter designer Moroccan, always had a and she felt she’s ready to take my vision for the brand. handmade Moroccan belts, duo from Bahrain, will passion for design. When she the next step. which are made exclusively for showcase their latest designs was a young bride, she used Owing to a background What makes Dar Naseem us in Morocco. Everything else at the Heya Arabian Fashion to receive heavily embellished in fashion and knowledge in AlAndalos unique? from designing, construction Exhibition, Qatar’s leading Moroccan caftans that didn’t garment construction, Nabila and embroidery is done here in fashion platform. The event will suit the Gulf region. started as small and introduced Hayaa: I’d say the fusion that our Atelier in Bahrain. her innovative pieces to her we came up with is what makes friends and family who us unique. We mixed the best How long does it take to encouraged her to pursue a of the Moroccan and Khaleeji make a collection? career in fashion. heritage and craftsmanship, Thanks to Nabila, Hayaa, and we continue to experiment Hayaa: The process of the daughter grew up in a with new materials and making collections differs very creative environment silhouettes while being from one to the other. Haute where pursuing what she attentive to the details and Couture collections take longer felt passionate about was quality. We always make sure than Ready-to-Wear. We encouraged. Being the eldest that no matter how rich a piece usually start with the Haute daughter she always assisted is with details it should look Couture collection 6 months her mother in her artistic effortless and elegant. before the launch date as we projects. gather resources and materials As she grew older she Where do you source your and work on the concept and experimented in various fabrics and materials? designs. Production takes fields of art and design until more than three months for she settled with Architecture. Nabila: It’s really hard to 30 pieces. By the time she reached her find the right materials. We Our ready-to-wear pieces are third year in her Architecture deal with luxurious fabrics and usually derived from the Haute Degree Nabila’s business grew we’re care about the quality of Couture line and that takes and Hayaa felt obliged to aid our products. We have dealers three months from sourcing A design by the team her mother in managing the family business. She grew attached to work and felt that she can express herself better in fashion. With her newfound passion Hayaa changed her Nabila AlAissaoui and Hayaa AlFadhel career path and is currently studying Fashion Design at commence from November 12 This inspired her to form Royal University for Women. and conclude on 18 at the new a fusion of Moroccan and Her time is divided between Doha Exhibition and her studies and her Convention Centre. role in Dar Naseem In a relatively short AlAndalos as Creative amount of time, ‘Dar Director while her Naseem AlAndalos’- mother is in charge of the brand created by Design. the duo, evolved into a The duo’s attention to status that it competes details, understanding with international of luxurious fabrics luxury brands. It took and focus on creating no time for the brand’s feminine silhouettes trendy, fashion- is what makes them forward and tasteful a design force to be designs to become a reckoned with and what preferred choice for sets them apart from fashionable women others. Here’s an excerpt seeking sophistication, from DT News interview elegance and with the duo: excellence. Dar Naseem Why the name “Dar AlAndalos is a Naseem AlAndalos”? Bahrain-based brand that produced a new Nabila: The literal breed of luxurious meaning of the name caftans and evening is “A breeze from gowns that mix the Andalusia”. I’m Moroccan and Khaleeji originally from north heritage. of Morocco, I grew up The designers in a beachfront city just embraced traditional across from Spain and handwork and applied I was always fascinated it on modern and A design by Nabila and Hayaa under the Dar by the rich culture of stylish designs. Their Naseem AlAndalos label Andalusia. Arab’s 10 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Time to splurge and celebrate at the ‘Shop Bahrain’ festival Bahrain Shopping Festival announces dates for second edition

DT News Network 22, providing retail outlets the Manama Registration opportunity to be a part of he second edition of for Shop the Kingdom’s largest event. Bahrain Shopping Festival, Participating retail outlets will ‘ShopT Bahrain’, is set to be the Bahrain runs till also receive numerous benefits biggest nationwide festival with November 22. based on the selected package. a unique 30-day celebration of Shop Bahrain expects to Bahrain’s heritage, hospitality Participating create a fun atmosphere and tourism – running from outlets will also through various promotions December 24, 2015 to January receive various and entertainment events that 23, 2016. will position the Kingdom as a The announcement was benefits shopping destination for many made yesterday during a tourists. press conference held at Al A’ali Shopping Complex, the first shopping Complex to Bahrain Shopping Festival sign up for Shop Bahrain, in the presence of the festival’s ‘Shop Bahrain’ unveiled as the festival’s new brand partners. Officials unveiling the details of the shopping festival at a press conference yesterday The largest event in the Kingdom Tamkeen Chairman and six-week festival with a surge Shop Bahrain will mirror of events includes ‘VIVA Shop Acting Chief Executive Shaikh in tourists from across the Gulf the Kingdom’s position as & Skate’ the largest outdoor Second edition from December 24 to January 23, 2016 Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa region. This year the lineup is a welcoming, accessible, skating rink housed outside Al Lineup of world-class entertainment, events and said that the objective of the bigger and better,” he added. family destination with an A’ali Shopping Complex and promotions festival was to stimulate the incredibly diverse range of ‘The Family Fair’ an exciting national economy and attract retail experiences from luxury carnival held during the New tourists from neighbouring Last edition of malls to traditional souks to Year’s Eve Weekend at Prince Gulf countries. luxury boutiques coupled Khalifa bin Salman Park in “Based on the success of the BSF saw over with unbeatable bargains and Hidd. inaugural shopping festival, the 2,000 retailers promotions. Other highlights include the organising committee of the taking part in Shop Bahrain Director return of Al Riwaq’s ‘The Nest’, festival has been working hand- Nawaf Al Kooheji weighed in, showcasing local and regional in-hand with the partners from the festival “This year our main focus is the talent, in addition to ‘The Taste the public and private sector in and Bahrain shopper. Our aim is to create Tour’ taking place in the centre order to ensure the success of an unforgettable experience of it all - Adliya. this year’s festival,” said Shaikh witnessed BD18 for shoppers in Bahrain and Mega raffles will also offer Mohammed. million worth of across the region; hence we visitors and residents the “Last year, over 2,000 shopping in six have developed a unique raffle opportunity to win big and retailers took part in the festival mechanism that truly rewards amazing prizes. and we witnessed BD18 million weeks the shopper.” Registration for Shop worth of shopping during the The second edition’s calendar Bahrain runs until November From the last ediiton of BSF Bahrain delegation participates in RDF DT News Network Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Manama was the first to order the he Kingdom participated construction of schools in the Resilience at Al Zaatari Camp on the DevelopmentT Forum (RDF): Syrian-Jordanian borders The Syrian crisis, hosted by and a school in the Jordanian Jordan at the Dead Sea from Governorate of Irbid to secure November 8 to 9. the continued schooling Bahrain was represented for the Syrian children, in by a delegation led by addition to building two Undersecretary of the housing complexes at Al Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zaatari and Al Azraq camps. for International Affairs Dr On the sidelines of the Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed event, the delegation also Al Khalifa and Royal Charity held meetings with UNDP Organisation(RCO) Secretary Administrator Helen Clark, General Dr Mustapha Al Bahrain delegation at the forum who expressed appreciation Sayyed. host countries, how to support scientific response plans for the Bahraini Monarch The Forum, held in the brothers inside Syria and and programmes in order to and praised the Kingdom, cooperation with the United how to offer aids to the victims, present the best services to the government and people, for Nations Development especially children. victims and protect them from their excellent initiatives in Two young Bahraini men escaped with injuries after two Programme (UNDP) under the The participating ministers various hazards. support of the humanitarian vehicles collided in Riffa. The injured were moved from auspices of Jordanian Premier and representatives of the The participants hailed causes everywhere and for the scene by an ambulance. The incident caused heavy Abdullah Ensour, shed light on civil society exchanged views the experience of Bahrain in catering for the victims traffic congestion in the area. the humanitarian issues in the and experiences on how to assisting the victims at times worldwide to alleviate their region and the Syrian refugees set up policies and prepare of crises as His Majesty King sufferings. AACO, GULF AIR HOLD FORUM ON MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN BIZ

PAGE 12 11 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 hello to future!

or years, Apple TV has bright colours and visually solid gaming machine! ROOM THREE been like a perpetually rich apps. You’d never mistake Following the excellent The Room Fignored child, eclipsed by its When it comes to it for a dedicated gaming and Room Two comes the new overachieving siblings, the streaming video, the new console, to be sure, but it Room Three. The puzzles are a lot iPhone and iPad. Apple TV isn’t much offers up some decent casual longer and more elaborate this time Now, with the fourth- different than the old one. gaming experiences, as well around and more challenging but generation Apple TV, the Videos seem to start up a bit as some slightly more robust not punishingly so. set-top box that’s been faster, and the offerings. If you ever get stuck, the game still deemed merely as a “hobby” Siri remote The new Apple TV offers has the hint system to gently guide by its parent has finally come makes fast- the most refined streaming you alone. The game introduces into its own. forwarding interface yet, with a remote some new mechanics and continues It has more powerful and that’s a step ahead of the with the creepy tone of the previous hardware, a significantly device than the iPhone 6 and menu and play/pause rewinding competition. games. It’s only available on iOS but redesigned remote and an 6 Plus. button like before, but now much easier Its voice search actually will probably show up on Android operating system that’s You’ve got a choice there’s also a home button, than before. works well, and even at this later like the previous games. It will worthy of an Apple product between 32GB of storage Siri voice search button, The early stage, there are plenty cost you $4.99. in 2015. for the $149 model or and volume controls. Apple of worthwhile apps and And finally, there’s a 64GB for the $199 model. There’s now a microphone TV also games. genuine app store, which While its nice to have a built-in for voice searches manages to If you need 4K though, turns Apple TV into a larger storage option, the on the new remote, along be a pretty look elsewhere. legitimate platform for 32GB model should be fine with an accelerometer and entertainment and gaming for most people, as you’ll gyroscope for Wii-like in your living room. be streaming most of your motion controls. Apple’s A8 chip powers all content anyway. Say hello to tvOS, an iOS of the set-top box goodness, The new Siri Remote is offshoot that finally brings and, it’s also running 2GB of another story entirely. It apps and a dramatically RAM. That means it should simply feels great in your redesigned interface to the be an even more powerful hand. The remote has a Apple TV. It is all about MI BAND PULSE Xiaomi’s much-speculated second wearable device is now official, after the Chinese company unveiled the Mi Band Pulse. Beyond tracking your steps and sleep, alarms and pple has revealed in over 40 countries rumoured as the chosen some notifications, the Mi Band the release date for including the US, UK, release date for the iPad Pulse includes a heart rate tracker, as Aits upcoming iPad Pro, Japan, and China. The Pro back in October, with previously speculated. That addition and it’s sooner than tablet is Apple’s most today’s news confirming — the device uses PPG to measure you might think. The powerful yet, but also its that the Apple Pencil and your heart rate — has made it slightly 12.9-inch tablet will be most expensive. Prices the iPad Smart Keyboard ou will soon be wraps off Activision an animated TV series larger than its predecessor. Most available to order online start at $799 for a 32 will also go on sale at the able to watch your Blizzard Studios, a based on the toys-to- importantly, the device has retained from Wednesday, the GB Wi-Fi model, rising same time. The former favouriteY Activision new film and TV life video game series a low price tag, that’s around $15. company has announced, to $1,079 for an LTE- — a stylus designed for Blizzard video game production studio that Skylanders. Xiaomi’s website confirms it will with stock available in capable version with 128 the tablet — will cost characters in TV will create original Also in the works is work with both Android and iOS stores later this week. GB of storage. $99, while the latter will shows and movies. content based on its a series of feature films from the get-go. It will be available November 11 was weigh in at $169. Activision, the library of popular based on Call of Duty, company behind hits game titles. the popular military such as Call of Duty The studio’s shooter franchise that and World of Warcraft, first effort will be has sold more than 175 on Friday took the Skylanders Academy, million copies.

Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic

-– Arthur C. Clarke (Author) 12 TECH TALK Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Manama spent through mobile devices. n October 2015, the Arab There is no escape from Air Carriers’ Organisation this overwhelming trend of (AACO)I held the Business mobile usage and the resulting Technology Forum, which awareness that passenger was hosted by Gulf Air in journeys can be made easier Manama. and more personalised by Held under the theme offering mobile services.” of ‘Empowerment through The forum included a half- Mobile Technology’ the forum day of open sessions where gathered over 80 delegates a number of technology from AACO member airlines providers and consultants, in and technology providers and addition to IATA, presented was opened by the airline’s A/ trends and views on the use of Chief Executive Officer, Maher mobile technology in travel. Salman Al Musallam, who Additionally, closed sessions welcomed the participants and were held between each media attendees. provider and AACO member Speaking on the importance airlines in which, providers of technology in aviation highlighted their specific Al Musallam said, “We are mobile device products/ gathering technology experts to solutions. discuss how mobile technology AACO Secretary General, can empower airlines, airports Abdul Wahab Teffaha and passengers delivering thanked Gulf Air for inviting positive impact on the AACO Business Technology passenger travel experience Forum to Bahrain and for and the aviation industry as their hospitality and great a whole. This is an event of organization. great importance for airlines Dr. Jassim Haji and other officials at the forum This has helped in ensuring and members of the aviation requirements through smart, this year’s forum provided the capabilities and possible mobile devices play a major that the forum met its objective industry and I look forward mobile devices. member airlines with a integration of this technology role in our daily lives. It is of bringing more awareness to seeing much positive As mobile passenger services comprehensive overview of in support of commercial astounding to think now that to airlines on the current discussion as a result.” are an increasingly visible, the current use and future goals. today’s average mobile has and future uses of mobile The forum highlighted major differentiator between prospects of mobile technology Gulf Air Director more processing power than technology to provide an even the increasing number of airlines, the technology from a business development Information Technology Dr. PCs in 1960s, and that over better service to the customers, customers fulfilling their travel providers and consultants in perspective, giving insights on Jassim Haji, said, “Today, half of personal internet time is he added.

Manama widest and fastest 4G IVA Bahrain is launching network with no upfront Manama minutes or more per week will enable customers to a special Business payment or registration IVA Bahrain is offering and win weekly mega prizes enter the weekly draw and BroadbandV promotion offering fee. its prepaid and postpaid ranging from cash, gold and a check how many points they the Broadband 25 Plan with no VIVA will run this customersV a chance to win new Nissan Patrol car. have accumulated by dialing upfront, a free LTE router or promotion over a span of two a brand new Nissan Patrol To avail this unique *98677#. LTE MiFi device, a free fixed- weeks starting November 10 and a range of exciting prizes offer, VIVA customers will VIVA customers can line and up to 100GB, catering till November 24. by rewarding them for the need to opt in for free by continue to benefit from this to the growing need of today’s For more information, international calls made dialing *98995# and start exclusive offer, which will run businesses. contact VIVA Business using the telecom operator’s accumulating their total over a span of four weeks till VIVA Business customers Call Centre on 34128128 state-of-the-art network. consumption of 20 minutes December 5. can enjoy this value-adding or visit www.viva.com.bh/ All they have to do is make of international calls to any For more information, call promotion on the Kingdom’s business international calls to their destination between Sunday 124, or visit www.viva.com. families or friends for 20 – Saturday every week. This bh.

Manama the experience for its users. event promoters to follow - itee is one of the latest From the moment a user signs based on the selection. apps, and a kind of up, the app notes down their This customisability is ultimateV digital invitation card interests (whether it’s art, reflected throughout the app, for the most happening events music or entertainment) and putting users in complete in Bahrain. consecutively recommends control of the content they The app helps people explore receive. and research nearby events in This approach has never real time, from a wide range of been done before in event categories. It is a one-stop shop discovery and it works great to create, showcase, promote since most users are already and sell tickets for events. familiar with the mechanics of Vitee is all about tailoring social network. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 TECH TALK 13

Sisi swears in new Egypt govt Manama atelco, the Kingdom’s leading communications B& ICT solutions provider, has signed a membership agreement with BTECH (Bahrain Technology Companies Society) to support their efforts in the ICT sector. BTECH was established in 2012 to support the Kingdom’s vision to improve economic efficiency by developing ICT companies and helping them to excel. Batelco likewise realises the importance of ICT on the economy and accordingly supports a number of technology events and organisations annually and also continuously enhances its (From left) Batelco Corporate Affairs Senior Manager Osama Alsaad, Al Hashemi, Ubaydli and business portfolio to ensure Fakhroo IT Services WLL (FITS), General Manager Tareq Fakhroo he gaming industry has certainly come a long way from the latest ICT solutions are the old days of letting us gamers try their games playing available for its customers. to maintain the Kingdom of communications history and Batelco will have a qualitative somethingT called a demo, short for demonstration. Today Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna Bahrain as a leading regional in promoting community positive impact on Bahrain’s all the demonstration we get are either gameplay trailers on Al Hashemi, who recently met hub for business.” initiatives,” he said. future activities, especially YouTube or the modern demo called the Open Beta. BTECH Chairman Ubaydli Ubaydli thanked Al Hashemi Ubaydli continued, “As those related to corporate It is rather important to ‘try before you buy’ when it Ubaydli, said Batelco was very and Batelco for the support one of the principal wealth- social responsibilities. This comes to videogames. I speak from experience that several pleased to take membership to BTECH saying that he was creating entities of our society, creates sustained and ideally times I have bought a game that turns out it was not worth with BTECH. delighted to have Batelco on Batelco took the responsibility ever-increasing growth for the cash at all! “Both organisations are fully board as a member of the to be one of the leaders to the BTECH plans as well as 10 or so years ago developers had released demos of their committed to fostering the society. play a pivotal role in shaping projects, products and services, games be it on CDs you get with a magazine or promotion growth of ICT organisations in “Telecommunications the nation’s social and all the while ‘serving’ the ICT or in more recent times downloading demos from official the Kingdom. The development companies always play a major economic development, and in market. This will help BTECH websites. and growth of ICT plays role in all modern societies and contributing to progress and achieve its goals through an I remember playing demos on PlayStation 1, downloading a crucial role in Bahrain’s Batelco has a tradition of being prosperity in every sphere.” innovative approach,” Ubaydli demos on PlayStation 3 from the PSN store back in 2008. economic growth and helps a pioneer in the Kingdom’s “We in BTECH believe added. On PC I would go to any website that offered demos of games, download and play. Zain Bahrain participates in second Startup Bootcamp Manama technical People, Learning ain Bahrain, the most and Development Specialist at innovative telecom Zain Bahrain Daniel Kerreh, operatorZ in the Kingdom, who discussed Customer continues to support the Retention, Enterprise A demo is a way of feeling the game, playing it, trying it Startup Bootcamp in its Products and Services Expert out, many have I played that I deemed worthy of my money second edition. at Zain Bahrain Rakan and went out and purchased it. Some big companies like The event, organised Gharaibeh, who spoke about Ubisoft accuse gamers of piracy, well what do you expect by Bahrain Chamber of monetising the internet, and when you release a half-xxxed game and expect everyone Commerce and Industry, goes Marketing Communication to buy it, and certainly people will resort to torrents/piracy, in line with Zain Bahrain’s Specialist Lamees Al Mirza who would want to pay for a broken product. strategy to empower youth who highlighted on the topic Nowadays demos come in either the form of a non- and foster innovation and of Brand Experience. playable demo which are videos online showcasing the entrepreneurship in the “Education, Youth game or an ‘open beta’ which is a testing platform for the Kingdom. Empowerment and game to be played by consumers trying it out, though not The five-phased Entrepreneurship have always an actual demo, it is basically a scenario in which a person programme that focused been a main focus in Zain will participate in, playing the game for the duration of mainly on the ICT industry, Bahrain’s strategic approach, the open beta determined by the developer, over this aims to transform startup and so we have always course participants will have reported bugs, glitches and ideas into real operating committed to and continue to experiences. businesses. commit to taking part in such Here is my gripe with open betas, not everyone has super Zain Bahrain participated initiatives and programmes doper internet, also open betas are restricted to online games during the mentoring stage, where we can leverage on our ONLY, what about single player, there is a vast amount of which brings in industry Rakan Gharaibeh from Zain Bahrain during the session technical expertise, exchange SP games without proper demos, you will have to pay 30 to experts to share their knowledge and build strong 40 dinars and hope that the game is good and worth it. knowledge and expertise with the advancement of the Coach Frederic Patricelli, who partnerships,” commented I suggest that anyone willing to buy a game and is wary candidates. Kingdom, Zain Bahrain delivered mentoring sessions Corporate Communications of the money to research the game and read USER reviews With the strong brought in experts such as on Lateral Thinking and Manager at Zain Bahrain not reviews from magazines only as sometimes they can be commitment towards Professional Trainer and Telecommunications for Non- Samya Hussein. dodgy! Watch videos on YouTube and judge for yourself. 14 Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Rishi Kapoor @chintskap: Diwali eve celebrations begin! Parties galore. Cannot cope with all of them though

Geneva Rolex watch worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” has sold at auction Ain Geneva for 365,000 Swiss francs ($363,000, 335,000 euros), the auction house Philipps said yesterday. The estimated price for the stainless steel watch, made in 1972, was between 150,00- 250,00 Swiss francs. The buyer’s name was not disclosed. In the film, the watch is used to create a magnetic field which deflects bullets fired at the MI6 agent. At another point, Bond uses this magnetic force to undress a woman.

Los Angeles eadpool - the highly anticipated, Ryan Reynolds starring film – was already slated to be very different to the regularD superhero flicks. According to director Tim Miller, Los Angeles the character’s sexuality won’t be changed from that in the he Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Noomi Rapace is in comics with Deadpool continuing to be pansexual, marking talks to star in the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, the first time a pansexual superhero will lead a blockbuster accordingT to Variety. Hollywood film. The actress, who bears a slight resemblance to Winehouse In an interview will Collider, Milller said when asked and has also featured in Prometheus and The Drop, has about the red-ninja’s sexuality, “Pansexual! I want that another musical biopic in the works, in which she will play quoted. Pansexual Deadpool.” Reynolds added, “There is opera singer Maria Callas. some sexuality in this movie for sure. You kinda think you The biopic will follow the documentary Amy about the late have moments when you’re shooting where you think, “This singer, which is currently in cinemas. is, uh, a little excessive. This is a comic book movie. Are we gonna get away with this?” But so far so good.”

Dakota and Jesse Johnson at the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2015 red carpet on Sunday Tuesday, November 10, 2015 15

Jennifer Emma Patricia Lawrence Thompson Arquette “I don’t think “To every woman who Jennifer Lawrence there’s any appreciable gave birth, to every taxpayer recently penned improvement and I and citizen of this nation, we an essay on the think that, for women, have fought for everybody gender pay gap for the question of how else’s rights. It’s time to have Lena Dunham’s they are supposed to wage equality once and for newsletter Lenny, look is worse than it all, and equal rights for after the Sony was even when I was women in the United cyber attack young. So no, I am not States of America.” - leaked emails impressed, at all.” - Best Supporting Actress revealing that Radio Times, July 2015 acceptance speech at the her male co-stars Oscars, March 2015 were paid more than her on American Hustle. “I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likeable!” she Naomi wrote. Watts “Jane Campion is right to say that there’s an inherent sexism in the film industry. But there’s also a lack Cate of women putting themselves forward. Blanchett Women shouldn’t be compared to men as “Thank you to female directors and the audiences actors have a different who went voice, different stories. to see Blue It’s not helpful to Jasmine. And be compared perhaps to those to men,” she of us in the industry said follow still foolishly clinging director Jane to the idea female films Campion’s with women at the centre remarks on are niche experiences. They women in are not. Audiences want to the movie see them and, in fact, they industry, at earn money. The world is the Cannes round people.” - Best Film Actress acceptance Festival in speech at the 2014 Oscars, March 2014 Helen Mirren “It’s totally outrageous. It’s ridiculous. And it was ever thus. We all watched James Bond as he got more and more geriatric and his girlfriends got younger and younger. It’s so annoying.” - The Wrap’s Power Breakfast, June 2015

(Source: The Independent) 16 Tuesday, November 10 , 2015

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed King Abdulla II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who arrived yesterday, on a fraternal visit to Bahrain. HM the King’s sons also welcomed the Jordanian HM King’s Advisor for Media Affairs, Nabeel Alhamer, received chairman and members of the board of monarch directors of Bahrain-Egypt Friendship Society, led by MP Adel Abdulrahman Al Assoumi

The High Organising Committee of the National Day and His Majesty’s Accession Day festi- vals held its second coordination committee at the headquarters of the Capital Governorate in Gudaibiya. Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa chaired the meet- ing, attended by Capital Trustees director-general Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Deputy Governor Hassan Abdulla Al Madani and members of the organising committee. The Nasser Centre for Rehabilitation and Vocational Training received CEO of Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill company (GARMCO), John Lucas, and discussed aspects festival will be held on December 17 of cooperation

Al Ahlia Insurance Co, represented by its General Manager Fadi Al Khatib, signed a deal with Nexus Financial Services, represented by its General Manager Emanuel Lantzos. The new deal will allow Al Ahlia to further distribute its distinct insur- ance services through Nexus in the local market in Bahrain The Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel received and hosted the People’s Friendship University of Russia Delegation for over a week

Year 11 Geogra- phy students of St Christopher’s School went on a field trip to popular tourist sites in Bahrain, including Al Jazayer Beach, Lost Paradise of Dilmun, Al Areen Wildlife Park, the Royal Golf Club, and the Bab Al- Bahrain Souq Tuesday, November 10, 2015 17

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa deputised his advisor Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa to attend a ceremony marking the silver jubilee of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Russia. Russian Ambassador to Bahrain Vagif HM King’s Advisor for Media Affairs, Nabeel Alhamer, received chairman and members of the board of Garaev hosted the reception party at the Sheraton Hotel in the presence of senior officials and directors of Bahrain-Egypt Friendship Society, led by MP Adel Abdulrahman Al Assoumi members of the diplomatic corps

Nasser Centre for Rehabilitation and Vocational Training received CEO of Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill company (GARMCO), John Lucas, and discussed aspects of cooperation Bahrain Statistical Society (BSS) celebrated World Statistics Day on Saturday at Abdulla Naas Hall in Applied Science University, East Al-Ekir

The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) is hosting three of Britain’s war heroes in Bahrain over the The Domain Hotel & Spa conducted a Free Medical Check-up on Wednes- Remembrance Day The Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel received and hosted the People’s Friendship University of Russia Delegation day for its staff and management for over a week

New Millennium School- DPS congratulated the win- ners of “My Dream House” Art Contest conducted by Gallure Ideas & Insights W.L.L. on October 17 at Exhi- bition Centre. Vallari Pathak (Grade IX) won prize in the 8-12 age category. Gauravi Kalihari (Grade III) and Parthi Jain (Grade III) won prizes in the 5-8 age category. Ansar Gallery conducted its 6th Anniversary Mega Car Raffle Draw with 30 Valuable Gifts and over 20 The winners were awarded surprise gifts on November 5 under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce. Two lucky customers certificates and cash prizes won the two Mitsubishi Outlander Cars: Sohel (Coupon No. 1751715) and Marankandyil Ali (Coupon No. 1264489 ) 18 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see your- self in this space soon!

Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as ‘Caption Contest’ Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! Today’s questions If a cat crosses you when You got it right! you’re going somewhere. What does it mean???? 2. Name of the lead actor 1. Guess the film It means that the cat is 3. What bites the lead character also going somewhere!!! when he enters a lab? “My grandfather lived for Film: The Mummy 96 years. He never used Send your entries to [email protected] or on Lead actors: Brendan glasses.” our Facebook page News of Bahrain with Fraser, Rachel Weisz your profile picture. If you are the first Man: Ya.. I know.. A few Female lead’s profession: people drink directly to come up with the right answers, your Librarian picture will appear in these columns. Ooo.. I am about to fall! from bottle.

Khoula Ali Ameen Ahsan YOUR STAR TODAY

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July It is apparent that something Do not trust anyone today, not Don’t trust anything related to This is not the day for con- underhanded and unethical even those you consider friends. money or contracts today. This tracts of legal work of any is occurring at your job There are indications of deception is not a good day to enter into kind. You may think you under- today. Co-workers could be trying all around you, especially at the work- any kind of contract. The atmosphere is stand everything about the document, to manipulate situations and take place. Someone may be keeping some- such that there is a lot of miscommunica- but likely you will not. That’s because advantage of proprietary information thing from you, or even manipulating in- tion and misunderstanding in the air. You the atmosphere is ripe for misinforma- to use to their own benefit. Be careful formation to their own advantage. Be sure may think that you understand what you tion and misunderstanding. The legal to steer clear of office politics. to check out the facts of any situation. are signing, but you likely do not. documents can wait for another day.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov Trust your instincts regard- If you wake up this morning Pay attention today. There is Double-check any informa- ing anyone you meet today. and feel glued to the bed, then likely some unethical behav- tion that comes your way today. There are unethical people perhaps that’s where you should iour occurring at work, and it There is deception and discontent about, and one of them is likely to en- spend the day today. You have been work- triggers in you some long-buried an- in the air, which is an unfortunate com- ter your circle today. Entering into le- ing hard and long these past few weeks. ger. You will likely have difficulty keep- bination under any circumstances. Be- gal contracts and partnerships of any This is a day for rest and relaxation. The ing your emotions in check. However, fore you judge, research. Gossip is likely kind - whether for business or pleasure office will survive just fine without you. you must. Honest communication is the to be flying around the office, duck of- - is absolutely out of the question today. Call in sick, then disconnect your phone. only way you can get through this day. ten and run for cover when necessary.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar Don’t take your bank or port- You are not likely to feel par- All is not quiet on the home Today you may feel over- folio statement at face value ticularly social today. You would front today. There is tension whelmed by memories of a today as financial errors are be happiest at home with a good and nervousness in the air, and particular incident that was likely. It could be that someone wants book, a good meal, and no communica- you can’t shake the feeling that someone especially traumatic. No one is more you to see things according to his view tion from the outside world. Alas, such is lying to you. You are a peacemaker surprised than you by your reaction. of things, which may not be based on solitude is not always possible. Make it an by nature, so your first inclination is You felt sure you had addressed this is- the facts. Check and double-check any early night tonight and you’ll likely awake to try and suppress your suspicions. In sue and put it all behind you. Appar- important figures that cross your desk. tomorrow with a renewed attitude. this instance, your instinct is correct. ently, there is still work to be done. Tuesday, November 10 , 2015 19 CROSSWORD Across 1- Humorist Bombeck; 5- Capital on the Atlantic; 10- Yesterday’s solution Entr’___; 14- Chits; 15- Light ___; 16- Person of action; 17- In spite of; 20- Work boot feature; 21- Indicates a direction; 22- Shelter; 23- They’re fired; 24- Angora fleece; 28- Long luxuriant hair; 29- Actress Arthur; 32- Continental identity of a Chinese person; 33- 27th president of the U.S; 34- Cauterize; 35- Direct; 38- Evens the score; 39- Stringed instrument; 40- Poker Flat chronicler; 41- Airline to Oslo; 42- Hoar; 43- Capital of United Kingdom; 44- Explosive weapon; 45- DC bigwig; 46- Relax; 49- Upper part of the intestines; 54- Make a trade?; 56- Spitting sound; 57- Varnish resin; 58- Put a lid ___!; 59- Spanish muralist; 60- Celtic priest; 61- Mission control gp.

Down 1- Half of zwei; 2- Dig like a pig; 3- Silent; 4- Even ___ speak...; 5- Hunting cat; 6- ... who lived in ___; 7- Not acid; 8- Small island; 9- Quilting; 10- ___ Ababa; 11- Quarter, e.g.; 12- Camp sight; 13- Energy units; 18- “Fighting” Big Ten team; 19- Zero; 23- Faux pas; 24- Poles for sails; 25- Port of old Rome; 26- Takes on; 27- Small batteries; 28- Dull finish; 29- Facial hair; 30- Keep an ___ the ground; 31- “As You Like It” forest; 33- Pollex; 34- Stately aquatic bird; 36- Saw fleetingly; 37- Girl in a Beach Boys song; 42- Womanizer; 43- Soviet leader Brezhnev; 44- Suit; 45- Finnish name of Finland; 46- Actor Omar; 47- Commedia dell’___; 48- Tart; 49- Mon ___!; 50- North Carolina university; 51- 1492 vessel; 52- Israeli guns; 53- Intro to physics?; 55- Camera type, briefly

LIFE IS LIKE THAT ONLY S U D O K U R DILBERT

R BEETLE BAILEY

How to play: Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Yesterday’s solution

R HENRY 20 Tuesday, November 10, 2015

HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the ut abOut island, is published from Friday to O & Tuesday. To be included, please use is responsible for pushing some of one of the following : outandabout@ today’s most melodic, dreamy and EBRAHIM K. KANOO DRAG AND dt.bh, whatsapp group ‘Bahrain soulful electronic music! Mark your calendar Events” 39817819 Keep your head in the clouds and DRIFT NIGHTS or call 38444688. Mark your Date: Ongoing till 20 November your feet on our dance floor! from 6pm onwards

DIWALI: INDIAN CULTURAL Venue: Bahrain International Circuit MUSICAL Calendar BIC now offers you the chance to SOIREE DEDICATED TO FESTIVAL try out its new innovative experience JORCHESTRA’S SOLOISTS Date : 11 to 13 November “Ebrahim K. Kanoo Drag Nights”. Venue: The Ritz Carlton Bahrain Take your very own car or motorbike Date : Today Hotel & Spa Venue: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh out onto the circuit’s National Hot Feast like a Maharajah in Nirvana University (Knowledge Forum) Rod Association (NHRA)- affiliated and celebrate the festival of lights in drag strip, and experience the thrill. On November 10th at 7.30 PM, style. Chef Mahipal and his culinary Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University will Each evening will feature on-the-track team have tailored a festive menu action from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. host a musical soiree dedicated to that will transport your palate to new Jorchestra’s soloists. The piano player heavens. Ms. Rania Ejeilat will introduce the ART RECYCLING WORKSHOP musicians and the program will Date: 21 November, 11am to 1pm delight the audience with music CHUCKLE CLUB- NOVEMBER 2015 ANNUAL SHAHRAZAD CHARITY SALE BAZAAR Venue: Bahrain National Museum Date & Venue: 12 November at by Tchaikovsky, Stamitz, Aram Date: 20-21 November from 9am to 7pm Think, imagine, discover and learn the British Club and 13 November Khachaturian, Astor Piazzolla and Venue: Shahrazad Hall, Budaiya Road through a variety of new generation at Regency Intercontinental Albinoni among others famous The 9th Annual Charity Sale Bazaar takes place in Shahrazad Hall art practices. Art practices using composers. The Chuckle Club will be back (Behind Zait Al Zaytoon/ Little Chef Restaurant –Budaiya Road) on 20-21 modelling compounds that For the friends of Jorchestra , it will with the laughs this November, November 2015 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Clothes, books, furniture, toys, encompass learning techniques by be a unique occasion to know more bringing another exciting line-up of kitchen items, electronics, plants, games, Art Work, antiques, etc will be on recycling material to create your about the orchestra’s musicians and hugely talented international comic sale. All proceeds from the sale of donated items will go toward supporting favorite figures from the Kalila and their talent… imports to Bahrain on Thursday 12th children with Cancer under the “Smile” initiatives organized by Future Dimna stories. at The British Club and Friday 13th Society For Youth and other charitable causes. Registration is on till Wednesday AMERICAN FESTIVAL at Regency Intercontinental. November 18, and is open to children Date: Ongoing till 13 November ages 5-12 years old. Leal and International Chef Aaron Week on the 19th – 21st November Venue: Movenpick Hotel ARTS & SPORTS COMPETITION-2015 Maree. 2015, featuring the well-known GULF NIGHT OUT W/ AL RAYASH A wild west themed festival that SPANISH WEEK Lebanese Chef Joe Barza. Chef Joe kicked off at the Movenpick hotel Date: Friday 13 November, 8am to Date: Ongoing till 24 November 5pm Date: 15 November at 8pm is a veteran of both Arabic and Venue: The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain on October 23 will continue till International Cooking Styles, well- Venue: Shaikh Isa auditorium, Indian Venue: Trader Vic’s at Ritz Carlton The Gulf Hotel’s exclusive poolside November 13. The Annual American known throughout the Middle East School Hotel event, Gulf Night Out, is back! Festival that will feature bonfires, a for his presence on various TV Shows Ayudh Bahrain will be hosting an Continuing a season of popular Great Buffet Festival, Live barbecue, cowboys, live entertainment along with multiple culinary awards Arts & Sports Competition on Friday dance performances on their Entertainment and many surprises. and many more surprises will be held and representing Lebanon across the 13th Nov 2015 from 8am till 6pm to outdoor restaurant terrace, Trader Come and have a great night of fun, in the outdoor garden of the hotel. globe in numerous culinary events, mark Children`s Day at Shaikh Isa Vic’s Bahrain presents a week of music, games and of course, the competitions & forums. auditorium, Indian School. dramatic and dynamic Spanish dance fabulous buffet that we are famous for! MATTHEW DEKAY performances to dazzle evening diners. Date: 13 November at 9pm A Spanish Menu will also be available HEALING JOURNEY THROUGH THE Venue: Elements & Pool Lounge, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES BAHRAIN LADIES TENNIS OPEN in the form of a three course set menu, Intercontinental Regency Bahrain FAIR CHAKRAS for BD 16.0++. Date: 20 & 21 November at 10.30am CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Soundscapes returns with a massive Date : 14 November, 6pm to 9pm Date : Ongoing till 30 November Venue: Elite Grande Hotel, Manama debut! Matthew Dekay, one of the Venue: Hotel Crown Plaza, Bahrain Venue: Bahrain Tennis Federation MNS-B PARENT INFORMATION Julie Lomas holds a 2-day workshop most beautiful, intimate and exclusive Looking to study a Bachelor Degree, Organised by Bahrain Tennis on 20 & 21 November teaching holistic musicians whose label All Day I Dream Master Degree or an English Program EVENING Federation BTF, Bahrain ladies tennis therapies. This workshop is about abroad? Meet the Admissions & Date : 16 November at 4.30pm to open championship 2015 takes the functioning of the chakra system Recruitment representatives of 7.45pm place from November 6 to 30 at the working with your Heart, (Physical international universities that have Venue: Multinational school, Bahrain Bahrain Tennis Federation premises. and Etheric ), throat and third eye, come all the way from US, UK, The Multinational School Bahrain All ladies tennis players can grab this bringing them into balance , wellbeing Australia, Spain & Italy to meet you. invites all MNS-B parents to attend opportunity. Attendance is free of charge. Register their parent information evening, and healing to the body. online, it only takes a few seconds. at the Westin Hotel - Bahrain City Check “Tickets Available” section. Centre on the 16th November 2015. Presentation will be in the Main Hall. GCC FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2015 THANKSGIVING DAY Date: 14 November at 6.30pm Date: 16 November from 9am Venue: Awali Ballroom, Sheraton Venue: AWA Bahrain Bahrain American Women’s Association hosts Thanksgiving day on 16 JOPAY LIVE Organized by Macadam W.L.L. in PERFORMANCE TURKEY TROT 5 K Run partnership with Creative Eye and November, starting from 9am with Date: 26 November from Date: 26 & 27 The Butterfly Effect Co, the winners coffee and conversation . general 6.30pm November of the GCC’S Best Food Photographer meeting, fashion show, lucky draw Venue: Navcent Roundabout and a delicious Thanksgiving Day Venue: Hub Restaurant award will be crowned by Chief editor Lounge and Kabayanz As a part of this year’s of Jamie Magazine, Mr. Andy Harris Lunch. ( TD Luncheon tickets have Sensational Filipino Thanksgiving Events, MWR on 14 November at 6.30pm in a flashy been sold out) singer celebrity Jopay Bahrain invites you to join the gala ceremony at the Awali Ballroom, performs live on 26 Turkey Trot 5K run on 26 Sheraton, Bahrain. LEBANESE GASTRONOMIC WEEK November at the Hub November starting from the The entries were judged by a Date: 19 to 21 Novembeer 10am to restaurant lounge and Navcent Roundabout. Families panel of four eminent personalities 12pm on 27 November at the can join the holiday activities. in the region, photographers Amelia Venue: Sofitel Bahrain Kabayanz. Johnson and Phil Weymouth, Creative Sofitel Bahrain will be hosting Director of FACT Magazine, Paula its first ever Lebanese Gastronomy Tuesday, November 10, 2015 21

www.newsofbahrain.com : Bahrain best classifieds

PROPERTIES

PROPERTY FOR SALE Two shops in Haripad, Kerala, 17 cent Gudaibiya for rent with Prime Plot at the foot CR. BD 350 . Near Used Car step of Haripad – Universal supermarket. Mannarasala Main Road, 35356199, 39718537. Why from Budget?? just beside Mannara All Budget vehicles are brand new & have only sala Temple Complex, DATA RECOVERY been owned by Budget. Haripad, District of All Budget used vehicles are fully prepared & Alappuzha, ideal for SPECIALISTS serviced ready to go. commercial / residential from PCs, laptops, Finance available from all major banks & financial Looking for C&C complexes, Institutes, Hospitals etc .Value servers, mobiles. institutions. Machine Operator, to appreciate 200% Hassle free documentation at one place. Electronic Technician. in just three years, No Call Techno Serv All budget vehicles are accident free & low mileage. agents; please Contact Sponsorship available, 38271079 ; 39609876 Located in Arad, Near McDonald’s. Tel: 17731295 good package India + 91 9567374815 . Email: [email protected], Web: budgetbahrainusedcars.com Contact: 33700798, Timings: Sat-Thu (8am-8pm), Fri (5pm-9pm) Whatsapp: FOR SALE SITUATION VACANT 0097339463382, Family restaurant Sales Consultant for a Email: ali.makki10@ for sale in new brand in a mall. hotmail.com Manama. Requirements: 3 years Doha Al Muftah Car Rental Contact : 38783143 of experience in retail & Dana Mall For Sale Man Truck, sales with the following All types new cars, SERVICE Hyundai Bus, mobile skills: Customer service, Oscar rent a car 4x2, 4x4, SUV, pickups crane, Man Lift, Forklifts merchandizing, cashier, 2015 Model Available FOR RENT for viewing please call sales lead, monthly e-mail-rac@rentacarbahrain. Building in Adliya for Rent 33388902, 17701112, com target, inventory, Special Prices on Monthly Semi furnished 17701126 communication. Please www.rentacarbahrian.com and Leasing 4 flats x 2 bedroom, Email: Fabtech@batelco. send your CV with photo tel.66331234,17179190, Contact - 36226333 Air & Sea cargo, customs 2 flats x 1 bedroom and com.bh to [email protected] 66349190 clearance & courier. four studio flats. Monthly rent BD 2400/-. One cheque Email: intercityex@ Contact: 38884898 gmail.com Tel: 17281424, 33188200

Spacious Offices for Cleaning Services: rent in Diplomatic area Carpet & sofa shampoo, - Car Parking available, plumbing & Rent starts from 800BD. Electrical jobs. For info call 36892002, Tel. 17562400, 16686145. 36994899 The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination

As a rule, victory motivates There are signs from the everyone. And defeat -- it latest 3D seismic studies motivates strong people, that oil may well be very first and foremost strong close to being found now in people Lake Chad after very many years of trials -Nigerian National Petroleum -Russian President Corporation Director 22 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Vladimir Putin Ibe Kachikwu ABS approval for Tailshaft repairs Moody’s downgrades Toshiba’s Top technology drives rating Tokyo oody’s downgraded the credit rating of Membattled electronics giant ASRY to new heights Toshiba yesterday days after DT News Network ASRY’s tailshaft repairs are which is a top priority for ship the conglomerate announced Manama carried out in accordance with owners. ASRY is one of the deep mid-year operating losses SRY, the leading ship the exacting standards and pioneers in the Middle East late last week. and rig repair yard in the rules of ABS, which is one of to acquire the technology and The agency slashed the AArabian Gulf, has received the leading global classification expertise required to attain this Japanese company’s rating certification from the American societies for ensuring the certification.” from Baa2 to Baa3 and also Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for highest quality in marine- ABS carried out a survey changed Toshiba’s outlook their repair by cladding and related facilities. of the ASRY facilities and from stable to negative. welding of tailshafts. ASRY Health, Safety, associated quality procedures “The rating action was The certification ensures Security, Environment and in June 2015, and approved prompted by Toshiba’s the yard for this certification announcement of its (first from the results of that survey. six months) results, which The American Bureau of Shipping This latest endorsement from indicated that profitability and a leading member of the cash flow generation have both (ABS) has certified ASRY for welding international quality assurance declined materially,” Masako community is in line with the Kuwahara, a senior analyst, and cladding repairs of tailshafts - one yard’s ongoing philosophy that said in a statement. of the first ME yards to receive the The approval was based on a June 2015 survey operational excellence is the The downgrade came Quality Senior Manager Adel approval is a strong key to customer satisfaction, after Toshiba on Saturday certification Boutari commented after endorsement of our ability to which is the yard’s highest announced a whopping receiving the certification,“This repair and rebuild tailshafts, priority. operating loss of 90 billion yen. German biz SME Majlis to spur growth GIB opens Abu meeting Dhabi branch tomorrow in the private sector: BCCI DT News Network DT News Network Present at the event were Manama Manama executive management of the reating a new conduit ulf International Bank bank, officials from the UAE between large corporates (GIB) held an official Government and business andC institutions and the SME’s, Greception at Jumeirah affiliates. SME Majlis (B2B - Meet The Etihad Towers to mark the GIB has had a representative Big Boys) will be held at the inauguration of its wholesale office in Abu Dhabi since 1990 BCCI headquarters in Sanabis banking branch in Abu Dhabi. and the Emirate has played a on December 6. Commenting on the pivotal role in the bank’s growth The move, according to From left, Hamed Fakhro, Vice chairman, BCCI SME Committee, opening, GIB CEO Dr. Yahya and evolution. GIB is owned BCCI will help stimulate the Ahmed Aldailami, Member, BCCI SME Committee and Farouk Almoayyed, Chairman, BCCI SME Committee Alyahya said, “The dynamism by the six Gulf Cooperation Al Shemeri growth for the private sector, and pace of progress of the Council countries. Saudi showcase potential and create been adding value to larger SME’s beforehand so that they UAE market is exceptional and Arabia’s Public Investment DT New Network business opportunities for institutions, whether in the get to meet an SME, which is of we are delighted to augment Fund owns 97.2 per cent of Manama small entrepreneurs in the areas of enhancing efficiency, interest to their organization. our presence here.” GIB. ahrain Chamber of Kingdom. reducing costs or introducing Each appointment-based Commerce and Industry The event will be held new innovative methodologies meeting will be 15 minutes long (BCCI)B announced hosting under the patronage of to benefit larger private and and this would be the perfect a German business delegation Khalid Almoayed, Chairman public sector establishments. opportunity for the SME to representing the Transport and of the Bahrain Chamber of This event will help these pitch their product or service Logistics sectors tomorrow Commerce and Industry SME’s to further benefit from and engage the corporate at 9:30am in Al Majlis Hall of (BCCI), with the support of having the endorsement of a company to realise their Bait Al Tijjar. Board member the SME Committee, chaired prominent institution.” dream. This will not only give and head of the Transports and by Mohammed Farouk Each corporate will be corporates a chance to evaluate Logistics sector committee of Almoayyed. Meetings will assigned its own ‘Majlis’- (an new innovations in a single BCCI Abdulhakeem Al Shemeri be held between 9.30am and Arabic style seating area for day, but will create a platform extended an invitation to the 2.00pm, followed by lunch. social gatherings) in a semi- for SME’s to grow in the BCCI members. Commenting Commenting on the event, formal arrangement, wherein right direction. For both their on the meet, Al Shemeri said, Almoayyed said, “Local the SME’s and the larger benefits and the overall benefit “We are keen on enhancing SME’s have always been a corporate can discuss various of the nation. Not to mention, business relations with Germany, pillar to Bahrain’s economy, business possibilities. The the perfect PR opportunity for and taking the trade volume to a while their products and corporates invited to the event corporates who thrive on social Officials during a photocall new height.” services have continuously will approve the categories of responsibility. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 BUSINESS 23 Sheetrock wall solutions now in GCC Dammam The products, according at USG Boral Middle East, said, Sheetrock’s reputation has the GCC has become known SG Boral Middle East, to the company, are “We are delighted to bring been built. We are bringing for.” manufacturer for manufactured at the our manufacturing facility a product line with a track Developed in the United innovativeU finishing building company’s state-of-the- and premium products closer record of over 90 years to the States more than 90 years materials, yesterday announced art production plant in to our customers without Gulf region and are proud to ago, Sheetrock composed of a the availability of its Sheetrock Salalah Oman, which was asking them to sacrifice be supporting our customers gypsum core encased in 100 per brand plasterboard and wall inaugurated in April 2015, on quality, dependability in the delivery of the cent recycled paper on front solutions in the GCC and Commenting, Fares and, most importantly, the iconic and groundbreaking and backside also supporting broader Middle East. Saghbini, Managing Director safety standards upon which buildings and projects that sustainable development. Fares Saghbini

Back-office investment solutions OECD cuts global growth Takaud, Warba forecast Paris he OECD cut yesterday its global growth forecasts, Tsounding the alarm on stagnating trade, which has in the past been announceKuwait deal COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL the canary in the cage for a global akaud yesterday recession. Nevertheless, thanks announced the signings to stimulus measures taken by SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 40.3226 34.965 ofT a memorandum of China and other countries, the US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6469 understanding with Warba, Organisation for Economic CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5907 3.4223 whereby the Kuwait-based Development and Cooperation PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 INDIAN RUPEE 176.9912 168.9189 insurance provider will believes the impact shall be BANGLADESH TAKA 209.1175 197.5504 utilise Takaud’s back-office mitigated. It trimmed its forecast CHINESE YUAN 17.1527 16.2338 investment solutions to expand for global growth this year by a HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.5146 20.0481 attractiveness of its wide range tenth of a percentage point to 2.9 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 39231.071 33344.4481 of life insurance offerings to per cent, while lowering its 2016 JAPANESE YEN 334.4482 310.559 clients. by three tenths of a percentage KOREAN WON 3470.1739 2644.3134 Takaud’s Vice Chairman point to 3.3pc. “Global growth SRI LANKAN RUPEE 398.5509 340.2414 Mazen Hawwa and Warba’s is projected to strengthen slowly MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 12.0482 11.1111 CEO Anwar Al Sabej signed the over the course of 2016-2017, NEPALESE RUPEE 322.7347 263.2604 deal during a special signing against a background of subdued PHILIPPINE PESO 127.7139 120.048 ceremony held at the Warba inflationary pressure,” said the PAKISTAN RUPEE 283.4499 264.6931 Head Office in Kuwait. Officials shake hands after signing the deal OECD, which sees a pick up to SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.8197 3.6846 Commenting on the and managed selection of Warba Insurance is one 3.6pc growth in 2017. THAI BAHT 95.9693 92.6784 deal, Hawwa said, “This mutual funds and investment of Kuwait’s largest insurance Catherine Mann, the AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.8329 3.643 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.1408 3.9761 partnership with Takaud will strategies.” solutions provider and insurance chief economist of the Paris- EURO 2.5132 2.4143 offer Warba’s clients a new Anwar Al Sabej, CEO of underwriters. Takaud offers a based policy analysis group SWISS FRANC 2.736 2.5947 experience of sophisticated, Warba Insurance said, “The wide range of savings, investment that represents 34 advanced CZECH KORUNE 94.3396 46.2963 managed investment products collaboration between our two and pension solutions to economies, called “deeply BRITISH POUND 1.7835 1.7197 that are positioned to create companies allows us to add value individuals (both citizens and concerning” the stagnation or TURKISH LIRA 7.845 7.1942 more value by way of access to our wide range of financial residents) and corporate clients even decline in global trade this SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9315 to Takaud’s expertly chosen and insurance services.” across the Mena region. year. UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7182 QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6256 KUWAITI DINAR 0.8117 0.8019 OMANI RIYAL 1.0299 1.02 EGYPTIAN POUND 21.097 19.8413 Russian business delegation JORDANIAN DINAR 1.885 1.8619 LEBANESE POUND 4223.508 3812.8646 MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753 to visit Bahrain in December SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 YEMENI RIYAL 911.9095 541.5358 DT News Network Manama ahrain Chamber of Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh Commerce and Industry B(BCCI) Chairman Khalid Al Moayed yesterday announced that a Russian business delegation would visit Bahrain in December, in a bid to enhance the business ties COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN between both the countries. Affirming all support to BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5700 0.3757 0.3100 the visit, Al Moayed said, KUWAIT 0.2855 34.7168 0.2845 0.2348 “The current volume of trade between Bahrain and Russia, Officials during a photocall OMAN 0.3849 0.3862 0.3836 0.3165 which amounted to US$1.9 business activities to a new Petersburg in the Chairman’s The current visit follows QATAR 3.6420 3.6547 3.6293 2.9951 million up to July 2015 height”. office in Bait Al Tijjar yesterday a visit by BCCI to Russia in UAE 3.6730 3.6859 3.6602 3.0206 according to Bahrain Central Al Moayed said this while in the presence of CEO Nabeel October to invigorate business Informatics Organisation, receiving Arbi Abubakarov Al Mahmood, BCCI officials relations and activate various SAUDI 3.7500 3.7631 3.7369 3.0839 is below aspirations, and we from the Committee of and representatives from the agreements and memorandums aim to take the trade and all external relations of Saint Capital Governorate. signed. 24 BUSINESS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Oil prices will rise: Kuwait Doha because of an over supplied ven though oil prices market coinciding with signs might stay low for long, of economic slowdown around yetE demand will very likely the world, most notably in increase to support a return to some major Asian economies. higher prices; hence, “market This current lower oil price will rebalance itself and prices environment, the minister will rise,” Kuwait Minister of explained, has been caused GCC Economies State for Cabinet Affairs and mostly by the significant supply Acting Minister of Electricity growth from unconventional, and Water Sheikh Mohammad expensive oil because of Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah technological advancement. at Crossroads? reassured yesterday. He added that Volatility in CC economies’ vital statistics for 2014 show a combined Oil prices will surge again Al Sabah at the sixth Asian Round Table in Qatar equity and foreign exchange GDP of USD 1.6 trillion with the largest share of Saudi yet “the timing is not certain,” “The world is now He pointed out that over markets in Asia have increased GArabia at (USD 760 billion) followed by UAE (USD 246 the minister said in his speech re-adjusting to an environment the past year or so, oil prices uncertainty about the economic billion) and Qatar (USD 138 billion). Population of GCC is at the sixth Asian Energy where lower oil prices prevail, have dropped by nearly 60 per growth prospects of many 50 million of which 52% are natives and 48% are expatriates. Ministerial Round-Table, and there is great competition cent and have now hit their developing nations in Asia, 2013 per capita GDP of GCC is USD 30,500. Foreign exchange currently held in Qatar. from other industries.” lowest levels since early 2009, affecting the price of crude oil. reserves are at USD 1.1 trillion. Oil is critical to GCC as it holds 30% of the oil reserves (at 1.7 trillion barrels) and supplies towards 22% of the global production of oil daily. Significant portions of government revenues of Qatar (50%), Saudi Arabia Changing Concept (89%) and Kuwait (95%) are dependent on oil. Oil price volatility has seen its worst during the last 5 years since its history in 1870s. During 2010-2015 maximum price has been $128, minimum price has been $55 and average price has been $102 according to Brent price sources. During January 2015 to October 2015, prices have fluctuated further between USD 66 and USD 41 per barrel. As per World Bank October estimates, we are likely to experience “Continued price volatility amidst TahirInvest Haneef/DTNN in ‘white oil’ expectation of “persistently low” prices for the near term due to [email protected] sufficient supply and weak demand.” Among the GCC countries, Bahrain and Oman are fiscally Manama less resilient to oil price shocks having a break-even oil price ahrain can turn its fortunes for balancing their budget at $127 and $103 respectively (IMF by developing ‘white oil’ estimates); Kuwait and Qatar are most resilient at price levels of Baka ‘Brain Power of its people’ $49 and $60, followed by UAE and Saudi Arabia at $74 and $87 according to Ahmed Al Banna, respectively (IMF estimates). Recommended steps to lessen short- Chief Executive, Origin Group. term impact include fiscal restructuring like introduction of taxes Technology is leapfrogging and gradual withdrawal of subsidies in conjunction with fiscal and we can’t rely on old discipline with longer term strategies including diversification practices. Earlier, a person was across GCC countries. considered illiterate based on In public finance literature there are net losses to society his language, but today anyone for incidence and burden of taxation which need to be without adequate technology carefully weighed in the current environment. Current trends expertise is considered inept towards potential imposition of taxation may lead to reduced and illiterate, he said. competitiveness of GCC economies in terms of commercial The veteran management- attractiveness for businesses and human capital. There are also expert was speaking exclusively inflationary costs of subsidy reduction/elimination which could to DT News. Ahmed is widely create wage – price spiral with no monetary policy independence respected as an HR and in a pegged exchange rate regime throughout the GCC. Different Management practitioner. Chief Executive, Origin Group, Ahmed Al Banna tax and subsidy regimes across the GCC may also cause confusion His wide experience covers train their employees for the in educating their children The CEO commended the and increase business overhead costs creating further disincentives Oil, Aviation, Aluminium and future. in the best way possible, the efforts of Tamkeen and said in an already weak investment environment. Insurance Industries, both in The challenges caused by the management expert opined. that it has made great strides Long term diversification towards similar industries or services Bahrain and abroad. political turmoil in the region Organisations will be towards achieving its stated across the GCC may not lead to desired outcomes. Significant The Chief Executive said and the economic downturn forced to rely on multi-skilled objectives. factors or rather, the lack of those, may pose strong impediments that for any organisation, 70pc due to the lower oil-price, along individuals in the future, who Organisations like CIPD towards diversification and attractiveness of new initiatives in the of its employees will remain with technological challenges are hands-on task managers (Chartered Institute of region. These are namely, lack of suitable infrastructure across with the company in the next should be motivation enough than individuals with only high Personnel and Development), GCC for businesses, e.g. road network, railways and transport ten years, but only 30pc of the for companies to invest in their academic-scores. And, thus the companies in the region system; lack of publicly available records that makes it difficult current technology will be in employees, he added. companies will be recruiting and the government have to for conducting due diligence – most of the information that is vogue by the end of that period, The future workforce will be individuals, who are very much focus on enhancing the quality maintained is not available for public use; lack of transparency causing a strategic mismatch. very competent, multi-skilled flexible, are multilingual and of employees by continuously in laws and regulations for businesses; lack of uniformity of Hence the companies have to and highly educated and hence with the right attitude for the providing training and laws and regulations for businesses, e.g. although SAGIA (Saudi be proactive and continuously all parents make great efforts job, he said. education, he added. Arabian General Investment Authority) was initially liberal, there has been a shift towards tighter investment rules thereafter; lack of benchmarking qualifications across GCC for evaluation and comparison; different currencies across GCC giving rise to ‘Low oil price threatens of supply crisis’ exchange rate risks; lack of uniformity of insurance, property rights and recognition of professional qualifications across GCC Doha meeting for Asian energy countries, he said. and reduce the resilience of the are just to mention a few of such obstacles. eading crude oil exporter ministers in Doha. He said “The potential impact of cuts oil industry, undermining the Dr. Subhadra Ganguli currently works in Ahlia Universty as an Saudi Arabia warned energy companies are planning to in expenditure on future oil future security of supply and Associate Professor in Economics. She holds a Ph.D in Economics Lyesterday of a supply crisis after cut between 3.0 per cent and 8.0pc supplies is both substantial and setting the scene for another from University of California in Riverside. Dr. Ganguli has massive energy investments of their investments next year. long-lasting,” said Abdulaziz, sharp price rise,” Abdulaziz said. experience in academic teaching, training, research and Quality were cancelled because of the “This is the first time since the mid adding that nearly five million Ensuring the security of Assurance for the last 20 years in India, USA and Bahrain. She has sharp decline in oil prices. 1980s that the oil and gas industry barrels daily of projects have energy supplies becomes even worked at the BIBF during 2004-August 2014 in various capacities. “Around $200 billion of will have cuts in two consecutive already been deferred or more complicated because the For comments and questions, please feel free to contact her at investments in energy have been years,” Abdulaziz said. cancelled. available space production [email protected] cancelled this year,” Saudi vice The cuts have been made by “A prolonged period of low capacity is only two million (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do minister of oil Prince Abdulaziz oil-producing nations and as well oil prices is unsustainable as it barrels per day and all of it is not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) bin Salman told a roundtable as oil companies in consumer will induce large investment cuts held by Saudi Arabia, he said. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 25 Egypt jet crash Russia sees ‘terror’ links Moscow officials insist there is no of Sharm El Sheikh to Saint oscow acknowledged evidence yet of an attack on the Petersburg, also sided with the ‘No technical yesterday for the first plane. attack theory. Mtime a terrorist attack could Russia had also refrained “There is a strong probability fault yet found’ have caused the October 31 from blaming the crash, which that this is an attack,” Defence Dubai Russian plane crash in Egypt, killed all 224 people on board, Minister Moshe Yaalon told he head of Airbus said as thousands more tourists were on terrorists, although President Israeli reporters yesterday. yesterday no technical evacuated from the country. Vladimir Putin on Friday “From what we know and faultT has yet been detected “The possibility of an act of suspended all flights to Egypt. what we understand, I would for the October 31 crash terror is of course there as the The Islamic State group’s be surprised if it turns out that in Egypt of an A-321 plane reason for what happened,” branch in the Sinai claimed it was not an attack.” operated by Russian airline Russia’s Prime Minister responsibility after the crash Medvedev said about 80,000 Metrojet. “I can say that so Dmitry Medvedev admitted in and said it downed the plane Russians were vacationing in far, what we got from the an interview with Rossiyskaya in retaliation for Russian air Egypt at the time when Putin investigation didn’t trigger Gazeta state newspaper. strikes in Syria, but it has not ordered the halt, as Red Sea any action, technical action Britain and the United said how. resorts are extremely popular British tourists arrive at the airport in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of on our side, regarding the States, as well as international Israel, which has strong among Russians during winter. Sharm El Sheikh A-321 fleet,” said Fabrice investigators, suspect a bomb intelligence links to the He said at a government crash is known.” Since Friday, via special flights, with their Bregier, the European exploded on board of the A321 neighbouring Sinai where meeting yesterday that “this about 25,000 Russian citizens luggage flown in separately, said manufacturer’s chief plane chartered by a Russian the Airbus came down while security measure is necessary have been returned from Sharm Arkady Dvorkovich, a deputy executive officer. tourism firm, but Egyptian en route from Egypt’s resort until the reason for the A321 El Sheikh, Hurghada and Cairo premier. Arab League seeks end to Manhattan shooting kills one Israel’s violent ‘escalation’ New York Riyadh ne man was killed and two The man who rab foreign ministers other people wounded searched yesterday for yesterdayO in a shooting in a died was 43, Aways to halt what one called subway stop near New York’s while the others Israel’s “dangerous escalation” Penn Station, authorities said. were 45 and 48 of violence against Palestinians. The shooter had apparently Weeks of knife, gun and had words briefly while with car assaults by Palestinians in the three victims as they sat in Israel and the West Bank have a McDonald’s restaurant. He fled after getting off four shots left 74 Palestinians dead. followed them into the subway around 06:00 am (1100 GMT). Ten Israelis and one Arab at 35th St. and 8th avenue. Police said they are looking Israeli have also been killed, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Police say he fired as they for the shooter, who was wearing violence has spread to the Gaza Nahyan walked down the stairs into the a black sweat shirt with a hood, Strip as well. metro station. New York Police Department (NYPD) officers secure an entrance and two men that he fled with Attacks against Jews began in city of Jerusalem,” United Arab “One individual was shot one of a subway station following a shooting incident in New York in a car. early October as tensions over Emirates Foreign Minister time in the head, and he was Boyce said the shooting took the flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al pronounced dead at the scene,” The man who died was 43, while and the elbow, and the second place in an area with no security compound in Jerusalem erupted. Nahyan told the meeting, the chief police investor Robert the others were 45 and 48. The was shot in the thigh. Both cameras, hampering the police The compound is the third official Saudi Press Agency Boyce told a press conference. former was shot in the abdomen were hospitalized. The gunman probe. holiest site in Islam, as well as reported. being the holiest site in Judaism, He chaired the gathering of which venerates it as the Temple the 22-member bloc, and said Mount. the Palestinian issue is key to Turning Victorian prisons into homes “This emergency meeting peace and security in the region. comes with the dangerous “We gather today to take a London after being released two years escalation by the Israeli decision about what we can ome of Britain’s gloomy later. The ministry declined government, the settlers, the do to stop these crimes and Victorian prisons, to give details on exactly how Jewish extremist groups, and violations,” the UAE minister Sincluding the one where many and which prisons the Israeli forces in the blessed said. Oscar Wilde was held for would be on the list. homosexuality, could Osborne announced plans be turned into homes for to build nine new prisons thousands of people under that would house around Shootings at Mexico cockfight, plans announced by the 10,000 prisoners. government yesterday. “This investment will football field kill at least 14 The looming 19th century mean we can replace ageing Acapulco groups of armed men following red-brick buildings, which and ineffective Victorian weekend of violence an argument at the centre of were built close to city prisons with new facilities killed at least 14 people in town, the official said. centres and are now often in fit for the modern world,” AMexico’s troubled southern state Apart from the minor, the desirable locations, are to be Justice Secretary Michael of Guerrero as shootings erupted victims were between 26 and 50 broken up into 3,000 homes. Gove said. at a cockfight and a football field, years old and included a woman. New prisons will then be “We will be able to design police said on yesterday. Acapulco has become built to house the inmates. out the dark corners which At least 10 people were killed, Mexico’s murder capital, with “Many of our jails are A general view of the main gate of HM Prison in London too often facilitate violence including a 12-year-old child, the violence leaving four dead relics from Victorian times and drug-taking,” he said. and seven others were wounded and three wounded after an on prime real estate in our outdated prisons in city Reading prison, which was But Frances Crook, head when a gunfight erupted at amateur football game on the inner cities,” finance minister centres, and sell the sites built in 1844 and closed in of the Howard League for Sunday night’s cockfight in outskirts of the city on Sunday, George Osborne said ahead to build thousands of 2013. Penal Reform campaign Cuajinicuilapa, a senior state municipal police said. The attack of a visit to Brixton prison in much-needed new homes,” Wilde was imprisoned in group, said the problem was police official said. took place in broad daylight south London. Osborne said. Reading in 1895 and wrote “too many prisoners”, not The cause of the gun battle after the game had ended and “We will close old, The first to be sold will be “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” the buildings themselves. was not immediately known, the players were relaxing on but it broke out between two the small pitch. 26 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Women, children included French strike hits IS oil facility in Syria: Def Min Turkey detains 38 over Dakar he French army on Sunday bombed an oil supply centre heldT by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced attempt to join IS group yesterday. Istanbul ahead of the G20 summit in on November 15-16, with the included nationals from Iraq, were 15 children and 10 “We intervened in Syria... urkish anti-terrorist the Mediterranean resort of focus likely to be on the Syrian Iran, Indonesia and several women. Two Turks were also yesterday evening with a strike police have detained 38 Antalya and after a spate of conflict, the war against IS and central Asian nations, the held for helping the group. on an oil supply centre near Deir foreigners,T including women bloody attacks blamed on the the refugee crisis. Anatolia news agency said, Anti-terrorism police Ezzor on the border between and children who were jihadists. The suspects held in the without specifying when they have rounded up dozens of Iraq and Syria,” Le Drian told southern province of Adana were detained. Among them IS suspects in recent weeks journalists on the sidelines of including 20 held in the G20 a forum on African peace and The suspects held in the southern host city of Antalya last Friday. security in Dakar, Senegal. Another seven foreigners It was France’s third wave of province of Adana included were detained in Adana on strikes in Syria since President nationals from Iraq, Iran, Saturday on suspicion of Francois Hollande decided in planning to join IS, while September to join the campaign Indonesia and several central the army said 12 suspects there against IS. The two Asian nations were detained in Karkamis previous waves targeted training on the Syrian border on camps for foreign jihadists who Sunday. Turkey has been hit were suspected of preparing reportedly seeking to join the World leaders including by several attacks blamed on attacks in France. Hollande on Islamic State group in Syria, US President Barack Obama, the extremists including twin Thursday said operations would media reports said yesterday. Vladimir Putin of Russia and suicide bombings in Ankara be expanded to include “all those Turkey has gone on the China’s Xi Jinping will be last month that killed 102 sites from which terrorists could offensive against IS suspects attending the G20 gathering Picture for representational purpose only people. threaten our territory”. ‘Britain can survive outside EU’ London nothing out,” he said, reiterating ritain can survive outside a warning to EU leaders. the European Union, Prime “If these things can’t be fixed, MinisterB David Cameron then Britain would naturally said yesterday as he denied ask: do we belong in this he was planning to campaign organisation? for Britain to stay in the EU “Is this organisation flexible regardless of the outcome of enough to make sure that reform talks. countries inside the eurozone “The argument isn’t whether can grow and succeed and Britain could survive outside David Cameron countries outside the eurozone, of Europe. Of course it could,” chanted “Voice of Brussels!”, like Britain, can get what they Cameron told the annual reflecting a suspicion among want?” he said. conference of the Confederation eurosceptics that he has already Cameron also repeated that of British Industry (CBI), the made up his mind in favour of some of Britain’s demands country’s main business lobby. Britain staying in the EU. would require changing EU “The argument is how we Cameron is to give more treaties -- or at least a binding could be best off,” he told detail today in a letter to promise that treaties will be the group, many of whose European Council president changed. members are concerned about Donald Tusk on Britain’s CBI director John Cridland the economic consequences of reform demands ahead of a said ahead of the conference Huge shelf cloud rolled over Sydney on Friday providing spectacular views. The storm a possible “Brexit”. Cameron referendum that is due to be that most but not all business clouds were spotted over the city’s eastern suburbs beaches. Many people dubbed the was interrupted by two held by 2017 at the latest. “If were in favour of continued approaching cloud as “tsunami” like on social media. (The Telegraph) protesters who stood up and I can’t achieve them, I rule EU membership. Indonesia plans crocodile-guarded prison island Jakarta crocodiles as we can there. stepping stones. “You can’t has insisted that drug dealers ndonesia’s anti-drugs I will search for the most bribe crocodiles. You can’t must face death as the agency has proposed ferocious type of crocodile,” convince them to let inmates country is fighting a “national buildingI a prison on an island he was quoted as saying by escape.” The plan is still in the emergency” due to rising guarded by crocodiles to hold local news website Tempo. early stages, and neither the narcotics use. death row drug convicts, an Waseso said that crocodiles location or potential opening Anti-drugs agency official said yesterday, an idea would be better at preventing date of the jail have been spokesman Slamet Pribadi that wouldn’t be out of place drug traffickers from escaping decided. confirmed authorities were in a James Bond film. prison, as they could not be Indonesia already has mulling the plan to build “a The proposal is the pet bribed -- unlike human guards. some of the toughest anti- special prison for death row project of anti-drugs chief But he is banking on the narcotics laws in the world, convicts”. Budi Waseso, who plans convicts lacking Roger including death by firing He said only traffickers to visit various parts of the Moore’s crocodile-running squad for traffickers, and would be kept in the jail, archipelago in his search for skills showcased in Bond sparked international uproar to stop them from mixing fierce reptiles to guard the movie Live and Let Die in April when it put to death with other prisoners and jail. when he escapes from an seven foreign drug convicts. potentially recruiting them to Picture for representational purpose only “We will place as many island using the reptiles as But President Joko Widodo drug gangs. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 27 Second cyclone kills 6 on Yemen island Aden and prompted appeals for help stronger than Chapala”. World yclone Megh has killed for residents on the island, Meteorological Organisation six people on war-ravaged already badly battered by last (WMO) spokeswoman Clare Yemen’sC Socotra island, the week’s cyclone Chapala. Nullis said Friday tropical second rare tropical storm “The wind, rain, and floods cyclones are extremely rare to hit the Arabian Peninsula have receded during the past few over the Arabian Peninsula, country in a week, an official hours but the cyclone has caused and two back-to-back was said yesterday. massive destruction to homes,” “an absolutely extraordinary The latest deaths since the said the official. event”. cyclone made landfall on The Arabian Sea island is The UN’s humanitarian Sunday “include two women, located 350 kilometres (210 agency OCHA said on Monday while three other people have miles) off the Yemeni mainland. that up to 6,808 families were gone missing and dozens Fisheries Minister Fahd displaced by Chapala, which were injured,” said the official Kavieen, who is from Socotra hit mainland Yemen on who spoke by telephone from himself, urged the United November 3, triggering heavy Socotra. Nations and neighbouring flash floods and mudslides. “Most of the victims died Oman on Sunday to “urgently It warned that Megh is when their homes collapsed,” intervene with emergency teams expected to make landfall he said, requesting anonymity. to save residents” on the island The cyclone caused panic and prompted appeals for help on mainland Yemen on The cyclone caused panic “which is now facing a cyclone Wednesday. First meeting since nuke deal

Autistic student saves classmate from choking Obama, Netanyahu New York utistic seventh-grader Brandon Williams Alearned a lifesaving lesson from watching “SpongeBob SquarePants” — and had a hail US-Israel ties chance to use the move when Washington fuelled by his own re-election his pal started choking at Brandon Williams resident Barack Obama and campaign comments -- that he school. administrators asked Prime Minister Benjamin does not support the creation Williams, 13, saved his Williams how in the world PNetanyahu reaffirmed close of a Palestinian state. special-needs classmate’s he’d known what to do — US-Israeli ties yesterday, For decades the prospect of life with the Heimlich how he’d perfectly used the during a tightly choreographed a two state solution has been manoeuvre as she choked on Heimlich manoeuvre to get White House appearance the bedrock of peace efforts. an apple last week. her breathing again — he designed to quiet disputes over Netanyahu had infuriated the When Brandon saw Jessica told them he’d seen it on his Iran and Middle East peace. White House by suggesting choking as they sat together favourite cartoon. Speaking at the Oval Office, that prospect was dead. in the school cafeteria last “I asked him where he Obama admitted it was “no “I want to make it clear week, he knew to throw learned to do that, and he secret” the two men disagreed that we have not given up our his own arms around her said, ‘From “SpongeBob on how to counter Iran’s hope for peace. We’ll never from behind — and thrust SquarePants,” Brandon’s nuclear programme, but both give up our hope for peace,” his fist upward, just below paraprofessional, retired sought to end bitter public Netanyahu said. her rib cage. Out popped a NYPD Officer Brian Griffin, rancor and focus on areas “I remain committed to a bite of apple. When stunned 55, said. of cooperation, including a vision of peace of two states for $30-billion-plus military deal. US President Barack Obama (R) and Israeli Prime Minister two people’s, a demilitarized Obama -- who leaves office Benjamin Netanyahu hold a meeting in the Oval Office Palestinian state that recognizes Villagers in Sri Lanka in early 2017 -- offered Israel the Jewish state.” Prime Minister a lengthy Officials said the deal will current accord expires in 2017. Senior US officials admit surprised by fish rain handshake and hailed the include the sale of advanced “We have closer military that a peace deal will not “extraordinary bond” between US weapon systems, perhaps and intelligence cooperation come during Obama’s Meridian the two countries. including hi-tech F-35 jets, than any two administrations final year in office, but they illagers in Obama said Israel’s security precision munitions and in history,” Obama said. wanted Netanyahu to lay the Medawachchiya, was a “top” foreign policy V-22 Ospreys. The deal will Netanyahu reciprocated by groundwork for a return to AnuradhapuraV said they priority for his White House. only come into effect after a trying to bury suggestions -- the negotiating table. have been surprised and delighted by an unusual rainfall of tiny fish last week. Villagers said they heard Some of the fish were alive Jordan policeman kills foreign trainers something heavy falling on had been a mini storm in roofs and found scores of the area along with heavy Amman assailant was gunned down by small fish when they went rain, wind and thunder. Jordanian policeman shot colleagues at the centre in Al outside. Scientists say that “fish dead two US instructors, Muwaqqar, 30 kilometres (20 The people described the rain” usually occurs when Aa South African and a fellow miles) east of Amman. fish as similar to Dandiya, swirling whirlwinds over Jordanian at a police academy An investigation is underway a fresh water fish found relatively shallow water yesterday before being gunned to determine the motive for the abundantly in lakes in the develops into waterspouts down, officials and the US shooting, he added. North Central province. and sucks in almost embassy said. The three foreign instructors Some of the fish were anything in the water Government spokesman killed were on contract with still alive and were put including fish, eels and Mohammed Momani said the Jordanian police, Momani said. in buckets of water by even frogs. Meanwhile, it is shooter also wounded two Police officers stand guard outside a police training centre Sources close to the family villagers. Prior to the falling not the first such incident American instructors, four Jordanian International Police information minister, said in identified the shooter as of fish, villagers said there in Sri Lanka. Jordanians and a Lebanese Training Centre (JIPTC). statements carried by state police captain Anwar Abu citizen in the attack at the Momani, who is also news agency Petra that the Zeid. 28 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 #PollToday Myanmar election Suu Kyi’s NLD poised Will the attack on the Russian plane affect the tourism in Sharm El Sheikh? for landslide victory Yangon dominance. Election authorities upporters of Aung San have so far announced only a White House urges Myanmar At a glance Yes No Can’t Say SSuu Kyi’s pro-democracy small fraction of the results, party yesterday cheered early but the National League for parties to wait for vote tally NLD so far won 49 lower results from Myanmar’s historic Democracy has scooped the house seats - including 24 in election, with hopes boosted lion’s share of those, boosting Washington “peaceful and historic,” Yangon and 10 in Mandalay Rest in sight of sweeping gains to carry it to enthusiasm in the crowds in front he White House yesterday White House spokesman Josh power after decades of military of Suu Kyi’s party headquarters Thailed an “historic” Earnest nonetheless urged USDP has taken just three Iran prez to make first election in Myanmar, but caution. lower house seats so far Europe visit in decade urged parties to wait for the “We are seeing initial Hassan Rouhani is to visit final vote tally before declaring reports of results, but we Two lower house seats have victory or making assessments encourage everyone to wait for Italy and France from gone to ethnic parties in about fairness. the... election commission’s eastern Shan and northern Saturday, becoming the first Describing the vote as official results,” he said. Iranian president to travel to Kachin states Europe for a decade, state in Yangon yesterday evening. results to be officially announced, won, CNN reported. “We won news agency IRNA reported. Sunday’s elections saw but the NLD has already given a in some regions, states and millions line up to cast their bullish prediction for its first divisions, but also lost in some Rebels not serious about ballots in what many hope will election in 25 years. others,” Htay Oo, the USDP’s peace talks: Yemen FM mark a dramatic leap towards The leader of the USDP acting chairman, told local TV The weekend recapture of democracy in the Southeast effectively conceded defeat station DVB. “We have (a) positions in southern Yemen Asian nation. when he said his party had higher percentage of losses than Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi It could take days for the full lost more seats than it had wins.” by Huthi rebels shows they celebrate are “not serious” about expected UN-led peace talks, Artist detained for torching Yemen FM said yesterday. Russia announces deal to deliver security service HQ door Moscow Russia yesterday detained a political performance art- Iran with S-300 missile systems ist best known for nailing his scrotum to Red Square after Moscow contract”. Moscow in April he torched the doors to the ussia announced lifted a ban on selling the headquarters of the FSB secu- yesterday that it has missile systems to Iran, ahead Egypt police kill leading R rity service, the successor to IS militant in Cairo agreed to push on with a of Tehran sealing a final historic deal to deliver S-300 missile deal with world powers in July the KGB. Pyotr Pavlensky set Egyptian police said they systems to Iran after Moscow to curb its nuclear programme. fire to the wooden doors of killed a top IS group opera- halted an earlier agreement The decision sparked the sprawling FSB building in tive in the capital implicated due to UN sanctions slapped condemnation from Israel and downtown Moscow around in a string of attacks, includ- on Tehran. concern from Washington, as 1:00am (Sunday 2200 GMT), ing the murders of a Croat “The contract between it came before the lifting of the his lawyer Olga Chavdar said. and an American. Russia and Iran for delivery of sanctions by the UN Security Police later opened a crimi- S-300 missile systems is back Council. nal investigation into vandal- in force,” the state-run Russian Russia argues that the Plan by Obama to shut ism for political reasons over Technologies corporation said missile system is exclusively Guantanamo opposed the incident, a Moscow police Congressional Republicans in a statement, adding that defensive and does not even An S-300 anti-aircraft missile launches during a 2013 military the two sides had “signed a fall under the sanctions. spokesman said. launched a pre-emptive exercise on the Greek island of Crete strike against a soon-to-be- released plan by Obama to shutter Guantanamo US President Obama launches Facebook page that would send dozens of detainees to US prisons. Washington real conversations about the to limit carbon emissions. But S President Barack most important issues facing facing a Republican-controlled University of Missouri UObama belatedly joined our country,” read a teaser for Congress, which largely does president resigns more than a billion other the video. not recognise the threat of The president of the Facebook users yesterday, The footage shows Obama climate change, he needs University of Missouri signing up to the social talking about his “backyard” domestic support for a deal to resigned amid a spiralling networking site and using his for the last seven years, which stick. first post to encourage action has been known to host The White House said it controversy over his han- against climate change. a fox, a hawk and many of hopes Facebook would serve as dling of racial tensions on Extending efforts to use Washington’s omnipresent a two-way street for discussion. campus. modern communications squirrels. “There are a lot of “This page will offer to reach younger and more critters out here,” said Obama. Americans a new venue to For more, catch us diverse audiences, the White The political motive of the share their thoughts with the online at: House posted a video of Obama post was to urge support for President on the issues that www.newsofbahrain.com walking around the South Lawn tackling climate change. they care about the most,” /DailyTribunenews of the White House. Obama will travel to Paris at said Kori Schulman, the “I hope you’ll think of this the end of this month, hoping White House deputy director PIC: BUSINESS INSIDER /DT_TopTweets as a place where we can have to get global support for a deal of digital strategy. Obama joined more than a billion other Facebook users SPORTS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 29 Shaikha Hayat wins IOC sports award DT News Network gala ceremony held at the IOC Shaikha Hayat had earlier management and was Manama premises today in Lausanne, won the Sheikh Mohammed outstanding in this area where upreme Council for Youth Switzerland, in the presence bin Rashid Al Maktoum she is now the president of and Sports member, of International Olympic Creative Sports Award in 2012 the Bahrain Table Tennis SBahrain Olympic Committee Committee president Thomas and also received a diploma Association and board (BOC) board member and Bach and high-ranking sports from the IOC for her effective member of the Supreme chairwoman of the women’s officials from around the contributions in women’s Council for Youth and Sports sports committee Shaikha world. sports in 1992. and the BOC. Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al The award is one of several to She started her sports career She is also heading the Khalifa has been granted Shaikha Hayat in appreciation in 1976 when she represented Arab National Olympic the International Olympic of her significant role and Bahrain’s national table tennis Committees and the Committee’s (IOC) Women contributions in the sports team in many regional and supervising and follow-up and Sport Award for 2015. sector and women’s sports in international championships Shaikha Hayat receives creative sports award from Shaikh committee of Women’s Arab She will collect her award at a particular. and then moved on to sports Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (file picture) Clubs Games. Engineering, Production share points in bowling DT News Network Manama ngineering and Production drew 4-4 in a thrilling seventhE round match of the Bapco Interdepartmental Bowling League at the Bapco Club in Awali. Top scoring for Engineering was Abdul Hadi Al Bhagali (263) high game of the week and (699) high series of the Action from the previous event week and for Production its captain Mohammed Murbati Abdul Hadi Al Bhagali Dalal Al Jamea (247) game and Tallal Yousif Refining beat the Ladies 219, Fouad Ghuloom 609) bt Countdown begins for the (643) series. team 8-0 with team captain Security (Hassan Ahmed Qaeid Projects were easy 8-0 Jassem Ebrahim (246) game 242, 640) 8-0. winners over Tatweer as and (645) series top scoring Marketing (Abdulla Abdul high-octane action at BIC team captain Hassan Kamal and for the Ladies Dalal Al Kareem 206, 686) bt Land DT News Network The event will feature one of main straight. Meanwhile, the Hubaishi (234) game and Jamea (176) game and (518) Management (Mohammed Manama the Middle East’s most popular Open Paddock will give fans a (637) series top scored and for series. Ahmed 234, Salah Salem 550) ahrain International DJs, Beirut-based entertainer chance to experience what goes Tatweer team captain Yaseen Other results (player, game, 8-0, Retirees (Souad Al Wazeer Circuit (BIC) begins DJ maDJam, as BIC celebrates on behind-the-scenes in the Al Ansari (219) game and (620) series): 230, Ahmed 627) bt Public Btoday the 10-day countdown with race fans ahead of the WEC paddock, where they will was the best performer. Drilling (Khaled Al Refaie Relations 8-0 (W/O). towards the year’s most highly fast approaching FIA WEC Six likely gest a chance to meet one anticipated endurance racing Hours of Bahrain weekend. or more of the championship’s weekend with the The FIA Doors open to the public star drivers, including Mark WEC Six Hours of Bahrain at 9pm and tickets can be Webber, Brendon Hartley, Askar for GCC NOC meet Bangladesh taking place on November 20 purchased at the gate at BD10 Sebastien Buemi, Alexander and 21 in Sakhir, which is the apiece. Wurz, Kazuki Nakajima and DT News Network seal series eighth and final round of the The Six Hours of Bahrain Anthony Davidson, to name Manama Dhaka 2015 FIA World Endurance also offers the spectacle of a few. ahrain Olympic Committee acemen Mustafizur Championship (WEC) season. day-to-night racing, with the Aside from the FIA WEC, (BOC) General Secretary Rahman and Al Amin All are invited to attend and main event flagging off in the there will be much more BAbdulrahman Askar will head PHossain shared five wickets enjoy the racing as the WEC’s daylight at 3pm and ending on-track action with plenty of the committee’s side at the between them as Bangladesh only stop in the Middle East, under floodlights at 9pm. racing from the GP2 Series, 85th GCC National Olympic beat Zimbabwe by 58 runs in the giving the Kingdom’s motor Race goers will be able to GP3 Series, the Porsche GT3 Committees Presidents’ second one-day international racing fans a unique taste of Le watch all the high-octane action Cup Challenge Middle East Executive Office meeting in to take the three-match series Mans racing. from the Main Grandstand and and the MRF Challenge. Doha. 2-0 in Dhaka yesterday. Meanwhile, all those with also enjoy an Open Paddock Tickets for the Six Hours Askar is joined by BOC Chasing a modest target tickets to the mega racing event experience throughout the of Bahrain can be purchased representatives Fajer Jassim after Bangladesh posted 241- are invited to attend the Six entire weekend. Watching at the BIC stand in Bahrain and Mohammed Al Zayed who 9, Zimbabwe recovered from Hours of Bahrain Welcome the event from the Main City Centre, online at www. are also attending the 14th joint a top-order collapse of 78-4 Party, scheduled to take place Grandstand offers spectators a bahraingp.com or by telephone meeting between the Executive Abdulrahman Askar to pose a real threat to the on Thursday at Coral Bay in view over the start and finish by calling the BIC Hotline on Office and the GCC Sports The Executive Office hosts before Mustafizur and Manama. line, the main pit lane and the +973-17-450000. Organising Committee. will also hold talks on the Al Amin derailed the visitors These two meetings are due Yemeni and Iraqi athletics again. to take place this Wednesday associations joining the GCC Mustafizur finished with and Thursday with some of Sports Organising Committee, 3-33 but Al Amin, who Zainab attends UNESCO conference the top issues to be discussed in addition to a cooperation claimed 2-22, had a greater at the meetings include the protocol between the GCC, impact in the game with two DT News Network the Organisation headquarters instrument. initiative of the Supreme Morocco and Jordan. crucial wickets as Zimbabwe Manama in Paris, France. This The Conference of the Parties Council for Youth and Sports Other subjects lined up were all out for 183 runs in ahrain Olympic convention was adopted in is a statutory meeting that chairman and BOC president include discussions on the 43.2 overs. Committee’s (BOC) Anti- 2005 to strengthen the activity takes place every two years to Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad GCC sports games bylaws Al Amin broke a dogged fifth BDoping specialist Zainab of the international community supervise the implementation Al Khalifa for sport dispute and a proposal from Kuwait wicket partnership of 73 runs Anwar recently attended the in combating doping and has and monitoring of the resolution, and a proposal by to organise Cultural Olympics between Elton Chigumbura Fifth UNESCO Conference since been ratified by 183 state convention in conformity with UAE Olympic Committee for the GCC countries, as well and Sikandar Raza when the of Parties to UNESCO’s and today is almost universal. its provisions, with this year’s president Shaikh Ahmed bin as a bid to support Qatar’s duo were slowly taking the International Convention Monaco, which became a party marked by the celebration of Mohammed Al Maktoum to campaign to host the 2022 game out of Bangladesh’s against Doping in Sport, held in 2006, was one of the first ten the 10th anniversary of the develop school sports. World Cup. control. from 29 to 30 October 2015 at countries to sign this important Convention. 30 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 SPORTS

SriPallekele Lanka down West Indies illakaratne Dilshan scored a half century and SCOREBOARD SachithraT Senanayake grabbed Sri Lanka: K. Pollard c Kulasekara b four wickets as Sri Lanka K. Perera c Sammy b Pollard Siriwardana 26 defeated the West Indies by 40 D. Sammy c Kapugedera b 30 runs in their first Twenty20 T. Dilshan b Pollard 56 Senanayake 3 international in Pallekele S. Jayasuriya c & b Narine 36 J. Holder c Siriwardana b yesterday. D. Chandimal not out 40 Senanayake 2 Sri Lanka made 215-3 after A. Mathews not out 37 S. Narine b Jayasuriya 23 the West Indies won the Extras: (lb2, w3, nb1) 6 J. Taylor c Chandimal b toss and opted to field at the Total: (3 wickets; 20 overs) Malinga 6 Pallekele International Cricket 215 D. Bishoo not out 6 Stadium. The start of the match was Fall of wickets: 1-91 Extras: (lb1, w11) 12 delayed by over an hour due (Perera), 2-101 (Dilshan), Total: (all out; 19.5 overs) to rain, and when play finally 3-155 (Jayasuriya) 185 got under way all of Sri Lanka’s Bowling: Holder 2-0-27- Fall of wickets: 1-0 top-order batsmen were in fine 0 (w2), Taylor 3-0-34-0, (Charles), 2-29 (Samuels) , form. Sammy 2-0-26-0, Narine 4-0- 3-77 (Russell) 4-86 (Fletcher), Dilshan hit eight fours on his 20-1 (w1), Bishoo 1-0-11-0, 5-137 (Bravo), 6-139 way to notching 56 while left- Sri Lanka’s cricketer Sachithra Senanayake (centre) celebrates with teammates Bravo 4-0-53-0, Pollard 4-0- (Pollard), 7-143 (Sammy), handed opener Kusal Perera bowled by Sunil Narine. off to the worst possible start would go to the wire. 42-2 (nb1) 8-143 (Holder), 9-168 scored 40 before being caught At the end of the 20 overs when opener Johnson Charles But several key wickets fell West Indies: (Taylor), 10-185 (Narine) by Darren Sammy off burly Dinesh Chandimal was on 40 was bowled out by Malinga for quickly with Senanayake taking J. Charles b Malinga 0 Bowling: Malinga 4-0-19- bowler Kieron Pollard for the while Angelo Mathews was a duck. Andre Fletcher tried his Bravo, Sammy and Jason A. Fletcher b Chameera 57 2, Kulasekara 4-0-37-0 fall of the first wicket. 37 not out, leaving the West best to see that the West Indies Holder to add to his earlier M. Samuels c Siriwardana b (w3), Senanayake 4-0-46-4, Right-handed Dilshan Indies chasing a difficult target at least had a fighting chance, wicket of Marlon Samuels. Senanayake 10 Chameera 3-0-30-1 (w2), walked soon afterwards when of 216. scoring an impressive 57 that Milinda Siriwardana took A. Russell b Siriwardana 16 Siriwardana 4-0-41-2 (w1), he attempted a reverse sweep “Thanks to all the batsmen,” included a whopping six sixes. two wickets and Malinga D. Bravo c Perera b Jayasuriya 0.5-0-11-1 (w1) and completely missed the ball said Sri Lanka captain Lasith Dwayne Bravo and Pollard grabbed his second of the night Senanayake 24 -- Pollard’s second wicket of Malinga. “They realised these raced to 24 and 26 respectively, as the West Indies were bowled the night. conditions are hard to bowl in hitting two fours and two out for 185 in the final over. 200 is always difficult to chase losing wickets in clusters and Shehan Jayasuriya was on and they put up a good total sixes each and for a moment “Well played to Sri Lanka, down,” said West Indies that slowed us down,” he 36 when he was caught and for us.” The visitors’ chase got it looked as though the match they posted a very big total, captain Sammy. “We kept added. (AFP) ICC chief Bahrain Show Jumpers Srinivasan AJM crush Arabian claim five podiums toppled Oryxes by 86 runs Mumbai handsome win by 130 runs DT News Network ndia’s cricket board toppled against Hurricane after scoring Manama its scandal-tainted former 197 for seven in 20 overs with ahraini’s Show Jumpers supremoI Narayanaswami the runs coming from Moazam started their winter season Srinivasan from the helm of (74), Omer (40) and Nabeel Bclaiming five podiums in the the game’s world governing (25) with Sachin (three for 37) UAE National Show Jumping body yesterday as its leadership and Nijaz (two for 44) returning competition in Al Ain with pledged a new era of clean the best bowling figures. Shaikh Hassan bin Rashid Al governance. Hurricane in reply were Khalifa, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Srinivasan, once the most then dismissed for just 67 with Al Khalifa, Khalid Hilal Al powerful man in world cricket, Shafeek (35) top scoring as Ijaz Khatri and Hamad Fakhrawi will be replaced as chairman (three for 11) and Moazam taking the event by storm from of the International Cricket (two for seven) dominated the one day. Council (ICC) by Shashank bowling. The Bahraini charge started Manohar who is also president Sourav on the first day when Al Khatri of the Board of Control for Brief scores: won the speed class where he xx Cricket in India (BCCI). DT News Network Rock Star 167/9 in 20 overs left the field far behind riding “The BCCI representative Manama (Jerin 64, Anu 28, Arif 2/26) bt the BDF owned Bashayer in a to the ICC will be Shashank JM Kooheji defeated Rising Star 75 all out (Jensen time of 62.87 seconds, Shaikh Manohar,” BCCI secretary Arabian Oryxes by 86 runs 17, Nissaf 3/22) by 92 runs. Isa (84.85) joined him on the Action from the event Anurag Thakur told reporters Ain the latest matches of the Falcon CC 85/1 in 11.3 overs podium in fifth place riding his Bahrain in the two phase class. country and made the red and after the board’s annual general Young Blaster sponsored BCL- (Renjith 34) bt GT Abdulaal 83 own mare Zam Zam. It was a very fast and highly white flag proud. We have meeting in Mumbai. CBA Golden League, T-20 all out (Dilopher 17, Ghazali The dominance of the contested competition where been training hard and this is “And by virtue of being the Tournament at the Busaiteen 3/18) by 9 wickets. Bahraini riders continued on Shaikh Hassan finished the a fantastic start to our winter board’s representative to the Grounds in Muharraq. Al Hekma 103/6 in 12.3 overs the final day when Fakhrawi second jump off phase (24.60) season. It was a challenging ICC he will take over as the Batting first, AJM Kooheji (Fawad 42, Mohammed 2/20) (46.28) raced his new mare Saba and (24.64) as the Bahraini competition and everyone ICC chairman.” scored 232 for one in its 20 bt Lions CC 102 all out (Zuzer to a fifth place podium spot number one fought all the way stepped up.” Bahrain riders are Srinivasan was appointed overs thanks to a fantastic 28, Fawad 5/24, Ebrahim 3/11) finish in the two-phase final of but Olympic bronze medallist preparing for big international ICC chief in June last year after unbeaten knock by Shoaib (128 by 4 wickets. the small tour competition. Khalid Al Eid narrowly out shows in the region and being chosen by the BCCI as of 61 deliveries, 9x6, 12x4) and Zayani Motors 178/8 Shaikh Hassan, the team paced him by (0.48) and so chasing Longines World India’s representative to the top fantastic support by Souruv (Fakhar 39, Arun 32, Ayush captain saved the best for last did Olympian Mohammed Al Ranking points and World Cup role, which rotates every two Sharma (80 in 40, 6x6, 7x4). 2/27) bt Young Blaster 88/6 as he was placed twice in the Kumaiti by (0.44). Qualifier points. years among cricketing nations. In reply, Arabian Oryxes (Jaan 64, Tariq 1/9) by 90 medium tour final riding his Shaikh Hassan said, “I am The National team riders But the cement tycoon’s were bowled out for 146 with runs. new mare HBR Radio Saint very proud of our achievement are based in the UAE for reputation was badly dented Siraj (31) top scoring and Kooheji Contractors 143/7 Clair to third place and finished as a whole. All the riders the winter where they will by a number of corruption Shoaib (three for 12) and in 20 overs (Faisal 43, Samer fourth on his super star speed represented the Kingdom in be training and competing scandals that have hit the glitzy Kumaran (two for 16) being 21, Fahad 3/25) bt Riffa CC horse HBR Urano to complete the very best way. We were throughout the season in the and lucrative Indian Premier the best of the bowlers. 131/8 (Khalid 38, Rashid 3/25) a double podium finish for all great ambassadors to our GCC competitions. League (IPL). Stallions also had a by 12 runs. SPORTS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 31

DjokovicParis Series finals and the first manvows wise. “Of course I did go more to come ovak Djokovic says he to record 14 straight finals in through certain periods that has reached the peak of the same year, all en route to a had more doubts and, you Nhis career by taking a “holistic win-loss record of 78-5 -- the know, I wasn’t as successful. approach”, leaving nothing to achievements are phenomenal. It all served as a great lesson, chance. Djokovic, who is now firmly as a way to improve and to The 28-year-old Serb put the in the mix with Rod Laver, get better. So this season, finishing touches to one of the Roger Federer and Rafael everything got together. greatest years in tennis history Nadal for the label of the “I’m a married man, and I’m on Sunday when he swept aside greatest player ever, insists that a father, as well. I think I have a old rival Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 on sheer talent alone he would nice balance and serenity in my in the final of the Paris Masters. never have hit such dizzy private life that reflects on the The tournament was the heights. professional life, and vice versa. final one of the ATP regular “I think there are a few “I have this belief that the season and the victory etched reasons why I have managed holistic approach will definitely his name in the record books. to reach my peak at this stage get the best out of yourself. The first man to win three of my career this year,” he said “I’m still determined to Grand Slam titles and six after his defeat of Murray. improve, to get better. Nobody Masters Series titles in the “I think in terms of physical can be perfect, but, you same year, the first man to and mental ability, I have know, if you are going for the reach eight out of nine Masters reached my peak experience perfection, you might reach excellence. “That’s the kind of mind set I have. Try to work every single day with a purpose.” It was not always so controlled and driven for the Novak Djokovic Serb, who had to leave his his wonder run in 2011 when helped me to get stronger, to my game, and hopefully get hometown of Belgrade at an he won the Australian and US learn from those experiences, better in the process, which I early age to train in Germany Opens as well as Wimbledon. to understand myself, my feel I’m doing now.” and who had to overcome both He now has 10 Grand slam body,” he said. Progressing for Djokovic physical and mental obstacles titles, four shy of Nadal’s haul “I try to take nothing for now means winning the ATP when he first entered the pro and seven away from the all- granted. I try to work on it World Tour Finals in London scene. time record of Federer. all the time, because I know for the fourth time in two There were even charges that But at 28 and in the peak that that is the only way I’m weeks’ time. he was a choker and a bit of a of his career, overtaking them managing to stay successful, is “I look forward to it, hypochondriac as he struggled both is a very realistic target. to continue progressing. especially because of the fact to deal with the physicality “I have been through stages “I’m not trying to keep the that I have had the season that I of Nadal and the legend of in my life where I struggled a status quo, because for me then have had, and the way that I’m Federer. lot physically, especially in the that’s a regression. feeling confidently. Hopefully But all that changed with beginning of the professional “I just try to progress, I can finish off the season with his maiden major win in the career. But, all those improve all the time, work on another great win,” he said. 2008 Australia Open and then experiences in the past have certain things in my life and (AFP) Australia beat New Zealand by 208 runs in first Test Brisbane Rapidly downhill which Tim Southee saw off. ustralia crushed New Doug Bracewell went next But Southee was soon out to Zealand by 208 runs but ball, leg before wicket, putting another dubious caught behind Athe Kiwis were left to curse Mitchell Marsh on a hat-trick decision off Josh Hazlewood. a disputed decision against skipper Brendon McCullum on the final day of the first Test yesterday. SCOREBOARD The Australians claimed the seven remaining wickets during Australia 1st innings 556-4 D. Bracewell lbw b Marsh the morning in Brisbane to go declared (U. Khawaja 174, 0 one-up in the three-Test series D. Warner 163) T. Southee c Nevill b after dismissing the Black Caps New Zealand 1st innings Hazlewood 5 for 295. 317 (K. Williamson 140; M. T. Boult c Nevill b Starc 15 New Zealand were chasing Starc 4-57) Extras (b7, lb5, w2, 1nb) 15 a massive 504-run target after Total (all out; 88.3 overs) two innings declarations from Australia 2nd innings 264-4 295 the dominant home side, who declared (J. Burns 129, D. easily maintained their 27-year Warner 116; M. Craig 3-78) Fall of wickets: 1-44 unbeaten streak at the Gabba. New Zealand 2nd innings (Latham), 2-98 (Guptill), Pugnacious opening (overnight 142-3): 3-136 (Williamson), 4-165 batsman David Warner was (Taylor), 5-205 (Neesham), named man of the match T. Latham lbw b Starc 29 6-242 (Watling), 7-243 after hitting centuries in both Australia’s vice captain David Warner interacts with his daughter Ivy following his team’s victory M. Guptill c Smith b Lyon 23 (McCullum), 8-243 innings as the Australians Australia on 80, when he got hopes of staying in the match “That’s just the game and K. Williamson lbw b Lyon 59 (Bracewell), 9-249 (Southee), powered away. a disputed call from English with him. However, McCullum you’ve got to cop it sweet. R. Taylor c Smith b 10-295 (Boult) While the Kiwis were well umpire Nigel Llong, who gave did not make a fuss about the “I was a bit frustrated. I felt Hazlewood 26 beaten there was controversy him out to a catch off his pad incident at his post-match was playing okay and pretty B. McCullum c Smith b Bowling: Starc 20.3-5-69-2 over the dismissal of by Steve Smith at second slip. media conference. “That’s the determined to ensure we were Marsh 80 (1w), Johnson 19-6-58-1 McCullum, who was his team’s McCullum protested, saying game. Both umpires are two able to keep batting deep into J. Neesham c Burns b (1w), Hazlewood 18-3-68-2, shining light with a typically he had not hit the ball, but of the best in world cricket, the afternoon. But I’ve been Johnson 3 Marsh 10-3-25-2 (1nb), Lyon uninhibited knock. with their two referrals already outstanding umpires who are around long enough to know B.J. Watling lbw b Lyon 14 21-3-63-3 McCullum was well set exhausted he trudged from the allowed to make the occasional you get some go your way and M. Craig not out 26 for his first Test century in ground, taking New Zealand’s mistake,” he said. some against you at times.” Djokovic vows P31 more to come SPORTS 2432 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Sevilla -3, Real Madrid -2 Sevilla players celebrates their victory

Real lose to Sevilla Madrid matches. This was a brilliant despite playing in the 1-0 put his side in front just five the lead on the hour mark, eal Madrid suffered their performance from Sevilla, win over Paris St Germain Benitez’s first few minutes later but side-footed playing a one-two with the Rfirst defeat under Rafael especially after suffering a 3-1 in midweek, and Nacho -- wide of the near post. lively Konoplyanka in the area, Benitez as Sevilla produced midweek loss to Manchester the match-winner against months in charge However, Immobile did allowing the Ukrainian to pull a remarkable turnaround to City that endangered their the French champions -- play a part in the move which the ball back for Banega to win 3-2 at the Ramon Sanchez chances of qualifying for the deputised at left-back for the of the Spanish lead to Sevilla finally taking smash home. (ESPN) Pizjuan on Sunday evening. latter stages of the Champions injured Marcelo. giants have been The visitors took the League, and they moved into The Spain international marked by a solid lead through a spectacular the top half of La Liga for the had the first proper attempt overhead-kick from former first time this term. of the game as Madrid began defence Sevilla player Sergio Ramos on Immobile was given just the game in a confident mood, 22 minutes, but Ciro Immobile the second start of his Sevilla striking the post on the volley scored his first goal for the career due to the absence after 11 minutes. shoulder -- which he dislocated Andalusians to level the scores six weeks earlier -- and was 10 minutes before half-time. forced off just a few minutes Sevilla finished the half well later, replaced by Raphael and came out even stronger Varane. Rico kept the visitors’ after the break, taking the advantage to a minimum by lead through Ever Banega and tipping away a hopeful yet increasing their advantage accurate effort from Bale, thanks to substitute Fernando and his outfield teammates Llorente, with the capital club soon got their act together unable to find a way back and began to assert their grip despite a fine stoppage-time on the game. Immobile got consolation goal from James his first sniff of goal but was Rodriguez on his return after unable to get his shot away two months out. and Madrid goalkeeper Casilla The result ensured Primera began to look nervous. Division leaders Barcelona will Sevilla exploited his head into the Clasico at the uncertainty from a corner Bernabeu in a fortnight’s time 10 minutes before the break. three points ahead of their Yevhen Konoplyanka sent the arch rivals. ball towards the back post, Benitez’s first few months Sevilla’s Ciro Immobile (right) vies with Real Madrid’s Isco evading the custodian’s grasp in charge of the Spanish of injured top scorer Kevin The visitors capitalised and it landed at the feet of giants have been marked Gameiro, while Gareth Bale on their strong start midway Immobile, who arrowed in by a solid defence that had returned for Madrid after through the first half, with from close range but a tight conceded only three goals in three weeks on the sidelines Ramos conjuring up a bicycle angle. The Italian removed his all competitions. In the space with a calf injury. kick from Isco’s corner and shirt in celebrating his maiden of 90 minutes, Emery’s men Kiko Casilla played a second powering the ball past Sergio Sevilla goal, earning himself a put as many goals past them as successive league game with Rico. Unfortunately for the booking. they had leaked in their last 15 Keylor Navas injured again defender, he landed on his left The striker should have Ciro Immobile

Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. Unnikrishnan | Adviser Med Jones Advt : Strategic Publicity & Advertising Co.W.L.L | Tel: 17270710, Fax17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Fax17250150, Email: [email protected] Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing | Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877/Fax17250150, Email:[email protected] | Website: www.dt.bh