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Libya peace process on ‘the track’ Ivanka Trump praises Bahrain for gender equality Munich Riyadh other countries in the Middle Trump said too many wom- East and North Africa (MENA) en continue to face obstacles to rogress towards a lasting vanka Trump has commend- region for instituting significant entering the workforce, starting Pceasefire in Libya that ed Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and reforms over the past two years. their own businesses, reaching would allow full scale talks IJordan for its efforts in em- “Progress ultimately builds We all need to applaud their full potential and charting between the country’s war- powering women by changing upon progress,” she said. their own future. ring factions was backed by laws to respect women’s free- “Bahrain has introduced leg- these achievements In the region, on average, a 13-nation meeting of the dom of movement and access islation to prevent discrimina- and advancements. women have only half the legal Berlin Conference process to credit and financial services. tion in the workplace; Jordan And yet, we won’t grow rights of men, yet their econom- yesterday. Speaking on the first day of eliminated legal restrictions on complacent. ic equality has the potential to In a joint communique the Global Women’s Forum, or- women’s ability to work at night; add $600 billion to the global IVANKA TRUMP issued after the meeting ganised by the Dubai Women Morocco expanded women’s annual GDP by 2025. in Munich, the countries, Establishment, in Dubai yester- land rights; and Tunisia intro- She lauded the courage to which included the UAE, day, Trump, adviser to US Pres- duced critical laws to combat shatter the barriers of inequality Europeans, Russia and the ident Donald Trump, congrat- domestic violence. achievements and advance- complacent because there is still and blaze a new path of opportu- US, resolved to take step- ulated the Kingdom and four “We all need to applaud these ments. And yet, we won’t grow so much more work to be done.” nity that gives hope to millions. by-step measures toward reconciliation, including an inclusive Libyan political forum to be held in Geneva before the end of the month.

Tremor strikes Iran island Prisoner trade deal Tehran

5.8-magnitude earth- Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade Aquake hit Iran’s Qeshm island, the European Med- He did not elaborate when iterranean Seismological The statement they would start the exchange. Centre (EMSC) reported. • Franz Rauchenstein, the head According to the EMSC, came after seven of the ICRC in Yemen’s capital, the quake occurred at a days of meetings Sanaa, welcomed the step as depth of 47km, reported between the two sides 1,400 “encouraging.” Sputnik News. in Jordan’s capital. prisoners including Saudis “Today, despite ongoing clash- Tremors were felt in parts and Sudanese will be es, we saw that the parties have of UAE as well, posts on so- released as part of the found common humanitarian cial media suggested. The talks were co- deal. ground that will allow many de- chaired• by Griffiths’ tainees to return to their loved office and the ones,” Rauchenstein said. International Committee The war in Yemen has also the two sides in Jordan’s capital, spawned the world’s worst hu- of the Red Cross. Amman. manitarian crisis, leaving mil- “Today the parties showed us lions suffering from food and DON’T MISS IT Amman Mr Griffiths, centre, attend a new round of talks by Yemen’s warring parties on that even with the growing chal- medical shortages. It has killed prisoners swap. lenges on the ground, the confi- over 100,000 people, including emen’s warring sides dence they have been building fighters and civilians, according have agreed to imple - flict, according to the UN tive peace plan stumbled amid can still yield positive results,” to the Armed Conflict Location Nominations Yment a long-delayed and The prisoner swap deal was ongoing military offensives and the UN envoy Martin Griffiths and Event Data Project, which major prisoner swap, the United seen as a breakthrough during a deep-seated distrust between said. tracks violence reports in Yemen. open for Isa Nations said yesterday, in a sign 2018 peace talks in Sweden. the two sides. The talks were co-chaired by Houthi spokesman Moham- 02 Award fifth that talks to end the disastrous The Iran-backed Houthis The UN mission in Yemen said Griffiths’ office and the Inter- med Abdel-Salam said they edition war between the country’s in- and the internationally recog- that both the Yemeni govern- national Committee of the Red would release 1,400 prisoners ternationally recognised gov- nised government agreed then ment and the militia had decid- Cross, ICRC. including Saudis and Sudanese. Key meeting ernment and the Houthi militia to several confidence-building ed to “immediately begin with Griffiths urged both par - Yemeni Foreign Minister Mo- could be making progress. measures, including a cease- exchanging the lists for the up- ties to move forward with the hammed Abdullah Al Hadrami discusses ways It would be the “first official fire in the strategic port city of coming release” of prisoners. agreed-upon prisoner exchange said he welcomed the “phased 03 to tackle threat large-scale” exchange of its kind Hodeidah. Sunday’s statement came after “with the utmost sense of ur- agreement” to release prisoners, from coronavirus since the beginning of the con- Implementation of the tenta- seven days of meetings between gency.” in a tweet Sunday. His Majesty’s TRAGIC END reforms made Kingdom ‘a 04 free, open and Student quarantined in Jeddah hospital for virus test commits suicide representative Jeddah to the hospital after he was transferred The patient was treated according to nation’ by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority on medical norms and all precautions were n overseas student, studying at a Friday. taken. He was quarantined pending the 210 fils (includes VAT) Saudi university, died early yes- A respiratory virus was suspected By the time the negative release of laboratory results. Aterday after throwing himself based on the symptoms showing on the results were released the All samples came “negative” of the from the window of the quarantine room patient at the time of his admission to the patient had already ended virus on Saturday morning, but by the at King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah. hospital, the statement said. his own life. time the results were released the pa- A statement by the Jeddah Health De- But it did not explain whether the vi- tient had already ended his own life, partment said the student was admitted rus was thought to be coronavirus. HOSPITAL SOURCES sources said. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 02 Dutch DJ Don Diablo to perform live in Bahrain Grand Prix show Don Diablo is widely considered as a pioneer in dance music

to take place March 19 to 22 at Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khal- A packed global tour schedule Don Diablo has “The Home of Motorsport in the ifa commented: “Don Diablo is sees him play in excess of 150 • Middle East” in Sakhir. a superstar in the music world live shows a year, taking to the earned praise from talent He will be performing live on and we are truly privileged and Don Diablo is a main stage of renowned festivals and tastemakers across the Saturday of the event as the thrilled to have added him to our superstar in the music Tomorrowland, EDC, Cream- the globe for major hits. second act of the night. concert line-up for this year’s world and we are fields, Mysteryland, Lollapaloo- Don Diablo joins fellow-DJ, Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain za and Ultra, whilst also selling producer and songwriter Afro- Grand Prix. truly privileged and out his own shows in major ven- Formula 1 Gulf Air thrilled to have added • jack as the big names already “He is another high-calibre DJ ues throughout the UK, US and Bahrain Grand Prix announced as the major con- who will be electrifying fans for him to our concert the rest of Europe. 2020 tickets can be cert acts of this year’s highly a second straight night, follow- line-up. Those looking to buy their bought online at www. anticipated race, with Afrojack ing Afrojack on the Friday of the SHAIKH SALMAN Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain bahraingp.com. entertaining fans on the Friday race weekend. Grand Prix 2020 tickets can do night of the Grand Prix. “We look forward to welcom- Shapes’ and most recently his so online at www.bahraingp. BIC expects to an - ing Don Diablo to Bahrain highly-acclaimed album ‘Fu- com, over the BIC Hotline on TDT | Manama nounce yet another for another epic night of ture’. +973-17450000, or at the BIC major international music.” For his own songs, Don Diab- stand in City Centre Bahrain. ahrain International Cir- artist – the headline As a founding father lo has had the privilege of col- For further information on cuit (BIC) raised the ex- act for Saturday – of the Future House laborating with artists such as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Bcitement level up another very soon, it is movement, Don Di- Gucci Mane, Diplo, Emeli Sandé, Grand Prix 2020, visit BIC’s of- notch for the Formula 1 Gulf Air learnt. ablo is widely con- Calum Scott, Ansel Elgort, Kelis, ficial website www.bahraingp. Bahrain Grand Prix 2020, an- All those with sidered as a pioneer Alex Clare, Dragonette, A R I Z com or call the BIC Hotline on nouncing yesterday that global tickets to the in dance music. He O N A and Tiësto, to name just a +973-17-450000. Top 10 DJ and producer Don four-day extrav- has earned praise few. In addition, Don Diablo is Also, follow BIC’s official so- Diablo has been added to the aganza will be from talent and also a hugely in-demand remixer cial media accounts on Facebook star-studded concert line-up for able to attend tastemakers across and his remix portfolio includes (facebook.com/OfficialBahrain- the racing and entertainment the concerts at the globe for major the likes of Kygo, Martin Gar- InternationalCircuit), Twitter spectacle. no extra cost, hits such as ‘On My rix and Khalid, DJ Snake and (@BAH_Int_Circuit), Instagram Don Diablo is the second in- the BIC said Mind’, ‘Take Her Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Ri- (instagram.com/bah_int_cir- ternationally renowned artist yesterday. Place’, ‘What We hanna, Bastille, Madonna, Birdy, cuit) and YouTube (youtube. lined up for the Grand Prix BIC Chief Started’, ‘Chemi- Chainsmokers and Coldplay, MØ com/bahrainbic) for regular weekend, which is scheduled Executive Don Diablo is all set to enthral Bahrain fans. cals’ and ‘Cutting and Diplo, and many more. updates.

Move up in your career with an Nominations open for international qualification in accountancy Isa Award fifth edition Manama

Admission Started for he General Secretariat of the Isa Award for TServices to Human- ity has announced that is CPA & now accepting nominations for the award’s fifth edition (2020/2021). In 2009, His Majesty King CMA Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa USA established the award, as a tribute to His Highness Shai- Evening kh Isa bin Salman Al Khali- Classes fa, who dedicated his life to Twice in serving humanity. Week! By honouring and re - The award logo warding those who provide CERTIFIED PUBLIC exceptional services to hu- achievement, alleviation of % manity, the award recognis- poverty and destitution and ACCOUNTANT (CPA) 20 es Shaikh Isa’s outstanding any other field of humanitar- Discount for DID Paper 1: Auditing & Attestation Early Bird humanitarian legacy and the ian service. Registrations impact he had on his country A jury of experts from Paper 2: Financial and on the world. KNOW around the world will judge Accounting & Reporting Individuals, organisations, the nominees’ works. scientific research centres The winner of the Award Paper 3: Business CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT Environment & Concepts and pioneers who fund hu- will be presented with a Roy- ACCOUNTANT (CMA) manitarian projects from The winner of al Certificate of Apprecia- Paper 4: Regulation anywhere in the world can the Award will be tion, a medal made of pure Paper 1: Financial Planning, nominate themselves for the gold, and $1 million at a cer- Duration: 5 Months Performance & Control award; their humanitarian presented with a emony in Bahrain In June (16 Hours/week) Paper 2: Financial work must benefit the larg- Royal Certificate 2021. Fees: BD 460 Decision Making est possible segment of peo- of Appreciation, a The ceremony will be held (Exclusive of Books) ple without discrimination, medal made of pure under the patronage of His Duration: 5 Months and it must be non-political gold, and $1 million Majesty the King and in the 33180252 (8 Hours/week) and non-profit. at a ceremony in presence of senior officials. 33407382 Fees: BD 460 The General Secretariat Bahrain In June Nominations will be ac - of the Award also conducts cepted until the end of June 17740150 (Exclusive of Books) field studies to identify other 2021. 2020. The winner will be eligible humanitarian pro- announced via all media out- jects. munity service, promoting lets. The Isa Award for Service dialogue among civilisations, For more information CR No. 134818-1, P.O. Box 11148 McIndies Centre, Mahooz, to Humanity is presented, promoting human tolerance, about the Award’s condi - Kingdom of Bahrain, Ph: +973 17740150, +973 17740484 every two years, to people promoting social peace, ur- tions and requirements, CENTRE FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION E-Mail: [email protected], Web: www.laurelsworld.com and projects in fields that ban development, climate visit the Award’s website include disaster response change and protecting the http://www.isaaward.org - and relief, education, com- environment, scientific or e-mail [email protected]. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 03 Talks focus on executive-legislature co-operation Manama ronment, MP Hamad Al Kooheji, and Secretary-General, Chan- ollowing directives from cellor Rashid Mohammed Bu His Royal Highness Najma. FPrince Salman bin Ham- The representative of the ad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, government included Justice, Deputy Supreme Commander Islamic Affairs and Endow - and First Deputy Prime Minis- ments Minister, Shaikh Khalid ter, to continue strengthening bin Ali Al Khalifa, Finance and Executive-Legislature cooper- National Economy Minister, ation to better serve the nation Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al and the citizens, as well as to Khalifa, Labour and Social De- achieve the goals of the com - velopment Minister, Jameel prehensive development march Humaidan, Parliament Affairs spearheaded by His Majesty Minister and Chairman of the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal - Shura and Representatives ifa, a joint meeting was held councils’ Affairs Committee, here today between the Rep - Ghanim Al Buainain, and In - resentatives Council’s Bureau, formation Affairs Minister, Ali the Shura and Representatives Al Romaihi. Councils’ Affairs Committee The meeting discussed are- and the representatives of the Shaikh Salman, Shaikh Khalid and other ministers with Ms Zainal and House of Representatives team. as of co-operation between the Government. Council of Representatives and Speaker of the Council of Rep- First Deputy Speaker, MP Ab- Legislative and Legal Affairs MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, Ibrahim Al Sisi, Chairman of the the Government, in light of the resentatives, Fawzia Zainal, led dulnabil Salman Nasser, Sec- Committee, MP Mohammed Al Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Services Committee, MP Mam- royal keynote speeches and the the parliamentary side during ond Deputy Speaker, MP Ali Abbasi, Chairman of the Finan- Defence and National Econo- dooh Abbas Al Saleh, Chairman Government Action Plan 2019- the meeting, also attended by Ahmed Zayed, Chairman of the cial and Economic Committee, my Committee, MP Mohammed of the Public Utilities and Envi- 2020. Key meeting discusses ways to tackle threat from coronavirus Health Ministry officials review readiness to deal with patients, if needed

(CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Mili- The meeting DID • tary Commission, specified the reviewed the requirements at the 12th meet- preparations to deal ing of the central committee for with the disease KNOW deepening overall reform, which apart from taking he chairs. Noting that safeguarding peo- precautionary measures ple’s life and health is a major with regard to granting Genetic analysis early mission of the Party in governing visas for foreigners. in the outbreak of the country, Xi stressed the need COVID-19 in China to strengthen areas of weakness TDT | Manama revealed that the and close the loopholes exposed virus was similar by the current epidemic. to, but distinct Xi said the current fight ethods to tackle against the novel coronavirus threats from coronavi- from, severe acute pneumonia epidemic is a major Mrus were discussed at respiratory syndrome test of China’s system and capac- a major meeting chaired by the coronavirus (SARS- ity for governance. Chairman of the Supreme Coun- CoV), but the closest Stressing the need to strength- cil of Health, Lieutenant-Gen- genetic similarity was en legislation on public health, eral Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin found in a coronavirus Xi called for the assessment of Abdulla Al Khalifa in the pres- that had been isolated revising laws and regulations ence of Health Minister Faeqa concerning infectious disease Al Saleh and other senior Health from bats. prevention and treatment, as Ministry officials. of emergency teams to handle well as wildlife protection. He The meeting hailed the con- cases in all hospitals and Bahrain also highlighted speeding up tinuous follow-up by His Roy- International Airport and ports, establishing a law on biosecurity, al Highness Prince Salman bin evaluation and follow-up of pro- stressing that biosecurity should Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown tocols taken towards citizens be included in the system of na- Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- and residents of the People’s Re- tional security. mander and First Deputy Prime public of China and follow-up of Xi urged reforming and im- Minister regarding the situation. the latest developments at the proving the disease prevention It reviewed the preparations local, regional and global levels, and control system to prevent to deal with the disease apart and the need to investigate the major outbreaks, strengthening from taking precautionary facts and communicate the latest primary-level capacity, and im- measures with regard to grant- developments to the public. proving a coordinated system for ing visas for foreigners who had Meanwhile, China President major public health risk analy- visited China within 14 days be- Xi Jinping has stressed improv- sis, evaluation, decision-making, fore entering the Kingdom. ing the mechanism for major and prevention and control. It also reviewed the readiness epidemic prevention and control Xi stressed improving the to quarantine patients if at all and the national public health mechanism for major epidemic required. emergency management system. emergency response, and en- The meeting also discussed Xi, also general secretary of hancing the coordinated mech- the appointment and equipping the Communist Party of China anism for scientific research,

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Kingdom’s diplomatic success strides stressed Manama government positions he had to ensure its sustainability, read- held or as a Secretary-General of iness and ability to cope with all ational Security Adviser the Gulf Co-operation Council, global development. and Royal Guard Com- would enable him to upgrade The Foreign Minister ex - Nmander, Major-General Bahraini diplomatic work, de- pressed thanks and apprecia- His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin velop foreign policy and build on tion to HH Shaikh Nasser for re- Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday re- the existing great achievements, ceiving him and congratulating ceived the newly-appointed For- in accordance with the King- him on his post, pledging that he eign Affairs Minister, Dr Abdul- dom’s fundamentals and policies will do his utmost to implement latif Al Zayani, in the presence thanks to which the Bahraini the royal vision on ensuring the of Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz diplomacy has earned world- continuity of the Bahraini di- Al Khalifa. wide appreciation, respect and plomacy’s successes, as well as HH Shaikh Nasser congratulat- confidence. on building on its distinguished ed Dr Al Zayani on the precious HH Shaikh Nasser indicated achievements. royal trust bestowed upon him that Dr Al Zayani’s enlightened Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani through his appointment to his HH Shaikh Nasser receives Dr Al Zayani. vision in the diplomatic field stressed that he would harness post, wishing him every success would enable him to implement his experience for the sake of in assuming his duties, and con- HH Shaikh Nasser asserted that vering interest in such as a vital The National Security Advis- HM the King’s directives aiming promoting the values and fun- tinuing the successes achieved the successes of the Bahraini di- sector, which, he said, has pro- er stressed that Dr Al Zayani’s to ensure the continuous devel- damentals of Bahraini diplomacy by Bahraini diplomacy in many plomacy reflect His Majesty King jected to the world Bahrain’s so- wide ranging experience, which opment of the performance of to strengthen the world’s respect fields. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s unwa- ber identity and foreign policies. he had acquired through the the Bahraini diplomacy in order and appreciation for Bahrain.

New York

ahrain’s Ambassador to the US, Shaikh Abdullah bin His Majesty’s reforms made Kingdom BRashed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, stressed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa carried out a series of reforms that made the Kingdom more ‘a free, open and representative nation’ free, open and representative, reflecting the aspirations of the people of Bahrain which HM has Kingdom’s history as a land of tolerance and coexistence stressed recognised more than two dec- ades ago. different religious institutions, welcomes talented people from ing the great efforts made during The ambassador was speaking including churches, synagogues around the world. the past three decades. at the round table held by the Ro- and temples next to mosques. The Ambassador touched “We will celebrate this tary Club of New York, to which He noted the launch of “King- on the Bahrain-US Free Trade throughout 2020 with remark- the ambassador was invited to dom of Bahrain Declaration”, Agreement (FTA), stating that able events,” he said. mark the 19th anniversary of the which calls for religious toler- more than 400 financial institu- 54 Shaikh Abdullah said that Bah- National Action Charter (NAC). ance and peaceful coexistence for tions are based in Bahrain, avail- per cent of the senior rain is one of the first countries to Shaikh Abdullah said that Bah- all people of the world. ing of the skilled workforce and positions in the public host F1 races in the region, add- sector in the Kingdom are rain not only has a direct rep- The declaration was launched the proficiency in English as the ing that on March 22, ABFSDC will occupied by women. resentation through a bicameral formally in Los Angeles in Sep- language of business. host a ceremony at the embassy parliament, but like the US, it also tember 2017 and has since em- Another major advantage, he to watch the 2020 race hosted enjoys an inclusive culture that barked on a journey around the noted, is Bahrain’s strategic lo- by Bahrain. welcomes everyone and values world and presented to world cation that allows easy access to The Rotary Club of New York them for their differences and leaders for their support. Arab and GCC countries and to “Like you here in the US... we granted Shaikh Abdullah their similarities. The ambassador stressed that new markets and to the forming are proud of our identity. We are honorary membership. Bahrain is a country to which tolerant Bahrain in addition to Shaikh Abdullah of sustainable partnerships and open and honest and we work Rotary International is a volun- people have a feeling of belong- welcoming people of all religions, stance the Speaker of the Council promoting lasting friendships. hard,” he said. tary international service organi- ing, regardless of religion, gender is committed to the welfare of of Representatives is a woman The ambassador highlighted The ambassador said that the sation, founded in Chicago more or social background, he stressed. men and women and to elevating and more than 54 per cent of Bahrain’s pride in being a stable time is particularly appropriate than 100 years ago, and Rotary The ambassador pointed out the status of women. the advanced positions in the country and its confidence in its to join the American Bahrain Clubs are open to all races and that the Kingdom today supports Women in Bahrain hold senior public sector are held by wom- capabilities to communicate with Friendship Society (ABFSDC) that cultures and without discrimi- the establishment of hundreds of leadership positions and for in- en, he said, adding that Bahrain the world. will turn 30 this year, appreciat- nation or prejudice.

Al Noor International School celebrated the National Action Charter Day on 13th February 2020, marking the students’ love, and loyalty towards their country. The students, dressed in a variety of traditional costumes, expressed their joy and pride at being citizens of Bahrain. Present on the occasion were the School Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Mr Amin Mohammed Ahmed Hulaiwah as well as the Head Teachers, co-ordinators and teachers from the different sections of the school. The event ended with good wishes for all the citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Arab Children’s Parliament calls for unified Arab education Sharjah Recommendation of Declaration of Dividends he Arab Children’s Par- The Board of Directors of INOVEST B.S.C. resolved, at its meeting held on 16th February 2020, to liament has called for recommend the distribution of dividend for the year ending 31 December 2019 to the shareholders the establishment of a whose names are registered on the company’s register on the Record Date. This is subject to the T unified Arab education that will approval of the company’s shareholders on the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The proposed distribution is as follow: boost standards. Bonus Share: 5% of paid-up capital, equivalent to 1 share for every 20 shares held The recommendation was issued following a debate in Event Date which the participants in the General Meeting Date session held in Sharjah dis - 22nd March 2020 (Shareholders’ approval date) cussed the right of the Arab Cum-Dividend Date children to education. 23rd March 2020 (Last day of trading with entitlement to dividends) The session addressed child The session addressed child participation in developing education, curricula Ex-Dividend Date participation in developing educa- 24th March 2020 and textbooks. (First day of trading without entitlement to dividends) tion, curricula and textbooks, im- proving the quality of education, dren, especially those related to confident that the next stage Record Date (The Day on which all shareholders whose names are on the share register 25th March 2020 children without schools, talents their right to education,” Ayman will witness a significant rise in will be entitled to dividends) and children, and the role of ed- Othman Al Barout, Secretary Arab education.” Payment Date ucation in empowering the child General of the Parliament said. Members of the Parliament 5th April 2020 (The Day on which the dividends will be paid to the entitled shareholders) to participate in achieving the sus- “Participants have played an also called to pay attention to tainable development goals. important role in expressing the refugee and displaced Arab Dr. Omar Salem Al Mutawa Chairman “The third session of the par- their opinions that aim to pro- children and work on providing liament addressed issues and mote the establishment of a them with appropriate educa- www.inovest.bh challenges related to Arab chil- unified Arab education. We are tion. 05 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 business

Twitter says Olympics, IOC Inovest announces profit, dividend accounts hacked Reuters Full year results 2018 year-end. witter said yesterday Board recommends For the year ended De- Within the same period, IN- Tthat an official Twitter • cember 31st, 2019, consol- OVEST reported consolidated account of the Olympics and distribution of 5pc idated net profit attributa- total assets of US$244 m, rep- the International Olympic stock dividends ble to parent shareholders resenting a decrease of 9% in Committee’s (IOC) media of US$7.15 m, representing comparison to US$267 m as of Twitter account had been Consolidated a 49pc decline as compared 2018 year-end hacked and temporarily operating• income to US$14.01 m for last year. Operating income for 2019 locked. Inovest attributed the dropped by 16pc from US$23.74 The accounts were increased by 49pc decline primarily to an ex- m to US$19.94 m. hacked through a third-par- pected decrease in revenue Group’s operating expenses ty platform, a spokesperson TDT | Manama from the contracting activ- increased, standing at US$13.78 for the social media plat- ities, from completion of a m in comparison to US$11.22 m form said in an emailed elped largely by an increase On an operational Despite it being an major government project, for 2018, reflecting an increase statement, without giving Hin management fees attrib- and administrative economically difficult year and the capital gain from of 23pc. further details. uted to its subsidiary, Inovest level, significant effort in the market and region, disposal of an investments The increase stems, as in pre- “As soon as we were posted a 26 per cent jump in its has been placed on we have, with the grace of that took place in the same vious quarters this year, from made aware of the issue, consolidated net profit attribut- strengthening our God, managed to effectively period of last year. completion of a major govern- we locked the compromised able to the parent shareholders Group-wide network implement the first year of Earnings Per Share of the ment project and therein the re- accounts and are working to US$2.14 m from US$1.70m in parent company amounted classification of labour expenses closely with our partners to the same quarter a year ago. towards overcoming our strategy and to further to US cents 2.52 as com - within our contracting arm from restore them,” the Twitter Earnings Per Share for the challenges, as maintain positive financial pared to US cents 4.95 in a project level cost to an oper- spokesperson said. last quarter of 2019, amounted well as creating indicators across the board; 2018. ational level until work begins A spokesperson for the to US cents 0.76 as compared to greater efficacy Return on Equity stands at Consolidated net op - on new construction projects, IOC separately said that the Earnings Per Share of US cents through establishing 5pc, Return on Assets at 3pc, erating profit decreased which is expected within 2020. IOC was investigating the 0.60 for the same period in 2018. by 51pc to US$6.17 m potential breach. professional and in terms of liquidity, Dividend Net operating profit increased standards for Group- cash and bank balances from US$12.52 m a year Last month, the official by 249pc to US$2.07 m from ago. The board recommended, a Twitter accounts of several US$0.6 m for the same period wide progress and represent a healthy 15pc of Equity Attributable to stock dividend distribution of US National Football League last year. development the total consolidated assets Parent Shareholders, in- 5pc of paid up capital subject (NFL) teams, including the Consolidated operating in- DR OMAR AL MUTAWA YASSER AL JAR creased by 1pc to stand at to the approval of Central Bank San Francisco 49ers and US come for this quarter increased INOVEST CHAIRMAN CEO OF INOVEST $138 m at the end of the of Bahrain and the Ministry of Kansas City Chiefs, were by 49pc to reach US$6.3 m from of December 31st, 2019 in Industry and Commerce and hacked a few days ahead of US$4.22 m in year ago quarter. comparison to US$137 m at Tourism. the Super Bowl.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2019 (Audited) (Amounts are expressed in thousands of US dollars)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS POSITION 2019 2018 2019 2018 For the year ended 31 December 2019 2019 2018 For the year ended 31 December 2019 As at 31 December 2019 ASSETS OPERATING INCOME OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash and bank balances 37,315 36,375 Net profit for the year 7,783 14,058 Net income from construction contracts 4,196 16,239 Accounts receivable 18,672 32,656 Adjustments for: Income from investment in real estate 8,327 3,073 Investments 13,052 16,201 Income from investments 147 3,566 Depreciation 1,266 2,158 Investment in a joint venture and associates 87,387 88,500 Fee for management and other services 3,411 953 Net recoveries from impaired recievables )1,614( (1,543) Investments in real estate 77,402 80,786 Net share of loss from investment in a joint venture and Net share of loss from investment in a joint 462 2,238 )462( (2,238) associates Property, plant and equipment 9,982 11,146 venture and associates Realised gain on sale of investment in real estate )3,462( (88) Other assets 521 1,305 Other income 4,325 2,142 Unrealised fair value loss on investment in real estate - 2,387 TOTAL ASSETS 244,331 266,969 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 19,944 23,735 4,435 19,210 LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY OPERATING EXPENSES Net changes in operating assets and liabilities: Liabilities Staff costs 5,657 5,235 Short-term deposits (with an original maturity of more than Other liabilities and accounts payable 75,369 93,389 General and administrative expenses 4,204 2,723 )15,253( 68 90 days) Financing from a bank 6,386 9,227 Financing costs 469 703 Accounts receivable 12,791 9,273 Total liabilities 81,755 102,616 Property related expenses 2,273 1,651 Other liabilities and accounts payable )17,938( (8,867) Owners' Equity Depreciation 1,172 908 Other assets 784 2,713 Share capital 114,604 114,604 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 13,775 11,220 Net cash (used in) / from operating activities )15,181( 22,397 Less: Treasury shares )1,239( (1,239) NET OPERATING PROFIT 6,169 12,515 113,365 113,365 Recoveries from impaired receivables 1,614 1,543 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Reserves 4,073 3,358 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 7,783 14,058 Proceeds from sale of investment 3,149 - Retained earnings 20,529 19,808 Attributable to : Purchase of non-controlling interest )1,043( - Equity attributable to Parent`s shareholders 137,967 136,531 Equity shareholders of the Parent 7,146 14,007 Impairment loss on a joint venture - 1,516 Non-controlling interest 24,609 27,822 Non-controlling interest 637 51 Additions in investment in real estate )60( (6,872) Total owners' equity 162,576 164,353 BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS 2.52 4.95 Proceeds from sale of investment in real estate - net 6,906 610 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY 244,331 266,969 PER SHARE )US$ cents( Distributions received from a joint venture and associates 651 372 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN Equity attributable to Parent's shareholders OWNERS' EQUITY Purchase of property, plant and equipment )103( (345) For the year ended 31 December 2019 Reserves Dividends received from investments - 719 Share Non- Total Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1 6 Share Treasury Statutory Retained Total option controlling owners´ capital shares reserve earnings equity Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 9,501 (3,994) reserve interest equity FINANCING ACTIVITIES At 1 January 2019 114,604 )1,239( 3,358 - 19,808 136,531 27,822 164,353 Appropriation to charity funds - - - - )50( )50( - )50( Net movement in financing from a bank )2,841( (3,700) Purchase of non-controlling interest ------)1,043( )1,043( Dividend paid )5,660( - Dividend paid - - - - )5,660( )5,660( - )5,660( Net cash used in financing activities )8,501( (3,700) Capital redemption ------)2,807( )2,807( NET MOVEMENT IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS )14,181( 14,703 Profit for the year - - - - 7,146 7,146 637 7,783 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 36,243 21,540 Transfer to statutory reserve - - 715 - )715( - - - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR 22,062 36,243 At 31 December 2019 114,604 )1,239( 4,073 - 20,529 137,967 24,609 162,576 Non cash transactions comprise: At 1 January 2018 114,604 )1,239( 1,957 42 7,036 122,400 27,771 150,171 Contributions by the Company towards charity Funds 14 - Cancellation of ESOP - - - )42( 166 124 - 124 Transfer of treasury shares - 124 Profit for the year - - - - 14,007 14,007 51 14,058 Purchase of investment in a joint venture and associates - 6,649 - - - )Transfer to statutory reserve - - 1،401 - )1,401 At 31 December 2018 114,604 )1,239( 3,358 - 19,808 136,531 27,822 164,353

Audited By Dr. Omar Salem Al Mutawa Khaled Abdulaziz Al Ghanem Yaser Hamad Al-Jar www.inovest.bh Ernst & Young Chairman Director CEO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 06

New US charges are recycled disputes CBB’s announces Annual Ithmaar Holding posts from last 20 years: Middle East Asset Huawei Manama Management Forum full-year 2019 profit TDT | Manama he US Department of TJustice has filed new he Central Bank of Bah- in 2018. Cents 0.02, compared to nega- charges against Huawei, as Train will hold the fifth edi- Net profit Total net loss for the three- tive US Cents 0.82 for 2018. it is looking to ratchet up tion of the Middle East Asset • month ended 31 December 2019 Total net profit for the year the pressure on Huawei, Management Forum (MEAMF) attributable to equity was US$6.69m, a 423.1 pc in- ended 31 December 2019 was the company said in a state- on 6 April 2020 at the Gulf holders for the year crease compared to a net loss US$12.20m, a 21.3 pc increase ment. “This new indictment Hotel, Manama. ended 31 December of US$1.28m reported for 2018 compared to the net prof - is part of the Justice De - Over 250 international in- 2019 was US$0.67m mainly due to impairment pro- it of US$10.06m reported for partment’s attempt to ir- dustry leaders are expected to vision during the period. 2018. revocably damage Huawei’s attend the one-day event held The announcement, by Ith- Ithmaar Holding’s total own- reputation and its business in partnership with Global In- TDT | Manama maar Holding Chairman Prince ers’ equity stood at US$95.55m for reasons related to com- vestor Group, part of the re- Abdulrahman Al Baker, Executive Amr Al Faisal, follows the re- as at 31 December 2019, a petition rather than law nowned Euromoney plc group. Director of Financial Institutions thmaar Holding (ITHMR), view and approval of the Boards 17.9 pc decrease compared to enforcement. These new Discussions will focus on Supervision at the CBB a Bahrain-based holding of Directors of the company’s US$116.36m as 31 December charges are without merit economic outlook, regulatory Icompany, reported a net consolidated financial results. 2018, resulting mainly from the and are based largely on re- landscape, Ethical, Environ- in the asset management in- loss attributable to equity hold- devaluation of Pakistan Rupee. cycled civil disputes from mental and Social investing, dustry in light of the economic ers for the three-month ended Full-year results Accumulated losses at 31 De- last 20 years that have been robo-advisory and real estate and technological changes and 31 December 2019 of US$11.38 Net profit attributable to cember 2019 of US$746.29m previously settled, litigated tokenization. uncertainties in the region and million, a 57.4 per cent de - equity holders for the year amounted to 98.5 pc of the and in some cases, rejected Commenting, Abdulrahman globally. crease compared to net loss of ended 31 December 2019 of share capital compared to 99.2 by federal judges and ju - Al Baker, Executive Director The event will also highlight US$26.71m reported for 2018. US$0.67m, compared to net loss pc at 31 December 2018. ries,” Huawei said. of Financial Institutions Su- “the position of the Kingdom Earnings Per Share (EPS) for of US$23.98m reported for 2018, Total assets stood at US$8.09 Huawei said the govern- pervision at the CBB, said the of Bahrain as the pre-eminent the quarter ended 31 December mainly due to growth in core billion as at 31 December 2019, ment will not prevail on event will shed light on the financial center of asset man- 2019 were negative US Cents income. a 4.8 pc decrease compared to its charges, which we will most prominent developments agement and investment.” 0.39, compared to negative US EPS for the year ended 31 De- US$8.49 bn as at 31 December prove to be both unfounded Cents 0.92 for the same period cember 2019 improved to US 2018. and unfair. CrediMax re-introduces 0.377 USD rate on Cardy EX TDT | Manama

rediMax announced it Cwill be re-introducing its exclusive offer on “Cardy EX” where cardholders will continue to receive 0.377 USD rate exclusively without any international transaction fees or any additional fees till 30th of June, 2020. The move follows the launch of CrediMax’s Multi-Currency CrediMax Chief Executive Yousif Ali card “Cardy EX” back in July Mirza of 2019, which CrediMax said, “witnessed tremendous suc- to pay for goods and services cess.” from up to six major curren- Commenting, CrediMax cies including Bahraini Dinars Chief Executive Yousif Ali (USD, GBP, EURO, AED and SR) Mirza said they will be adding all in one card. Cardholders Al-Hawaj Group hosted Italian international perfume designer, Alessandro Gualtieri, co-founder of the perfume brands Nassomato and Orto Parisi during a Meet new currencies and innova- will be able to, with just a tap, & Greet event in the presence of Italian Ambassador Paola Amadei and Rita Donadei, Export Manager of the company at Niche Garden branch at The Avenues on tive features that will be an- pay in the local currency for 12 February 2020. Al Hawaj Managing Director Jawad Al-Hawaj thanked Alessandro for his presence. Also present from the Management were Abdul Wahab Y. Al nounced in due time. easy and secure payments and Hawaj- General Manager, Dr Abdulla Y. Al Hawaj- Director, Shyam Narayanan- Operations Manager, Harish Rajusth – Brand Manager and Shaker Abdulla – Division Cadry EX, CrediMax said, very attractive low exchange Manager. allows cardholders the choice rates.

Al Hayrat awards winners one million dinars grand prize It’ll get ugly, France warns Munich | Germany

rance yesterday warned FBritain to expect a bitter, bloody battle in Brexit trade talks with the EU, saying the two sides would “rip each oth- er apart”. Negotiations for a deal on future EU-UK relations are not Negotiations for a deal on future due to start until next month, EU-UK relations are not due to start but London and Brussels have until next month already clashed over rules for British financial firms’ access The remaining 27 EU states to the EU after Brexit. are currently drawing up French Foreign Minis - their mandate for the talks on ter Jean-Yves le Drian said the future relationship, with it would be tough to achieve France in particular pushing Britain’s aim of agreeing a free for a strong stance, notably on trade deal by the end of the the vexed question of fishing. year, with the two sides far France and several other apart on a range of issues. countries want to be able to “I think that on trade issues keep fishing in British waters, Al Hayrat, BBK’s unique savings account continues to present its customers with exceptional opportunities to win prizes while they save for the future. and the mechanism for future while London wants full au- relations, which we are going tonomy and limited access for TDT | Manama handover ceremony at Water families. And on this occasion, lillah; my dream is becoming a to start on, we are going to rip European fishermen. Garden City and were wel - we would like to remind our reality with Al Hayrat.” each other apart,” Le Drian The bloc’s chief negotiator comed by Reyadh Sater, BBK’s customers that they have an- On the win, Dr Thamer Ali said at the Munich Security Michel Barnier has said the l Hayrat, BBK’s unique sav- Group Chief Executive, in the other chance to win big with said: “I honestly never expected Conference. EU’s top priorities are fishing, Aings account, has awarded presence of top management. the next massive prize of BD to win but my wife has always “But that is part of negoti- security and maintaining fair BD 500,000 each to Zahra Ab- Speaking at the award cere- 500,000 from Al Hayrat for been optimistic and Alhamduli- ations, everyone will defend trading conditions for Europe- bass and Dr Thamer Ali, the mony, Reyadh Sater said: “We March.” lah we’ve been blessed by Allah their own interests.” an companies. Barnier firmly grand prize winners, during an hope that through this Grand The raffle draw took place on with this prize. Britain formally left the EU rejected a British suggestion elaborate handover ceremony Prize, our two lucky winners 3rd February 2020. “To me, the real win is the two weeks ago but still trades that City of London compa- on 13 February 2020. will be able to secure a more Zahra commented: “My look of happiness on my chil- like a member under a transi- nies could be given broad, per- The winners were escorted prosperous and joyful future dream has always been to buy dren’s faces when they have tion period ticking down to the manent access to EU markets along with their families to the for themselves as well as their and own a house and Alhamdu- heard the news”. end of this year. without conditions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 07

Alba wins big with five major international safety awards Seef reports BD11.19m profit The 2020 Safety TDT | Manama • the same period of the previous Leadership Award, eef Properties (SEEF) re- year. Total assets for the period 2020 Occupational ported a fourth-quarter ended 31 December 2019, have Excellence Snet profit attributable to increased by 3.54pc reaching Achievement Award, the parent of BD 3.86 million, BD 174.32m, compared to BD compared to BD 3.77m in the pri- 168.37m in the previous year. 2020 Significant or-year quarter, with an increase Improvement Award, of 2.34 per cent. Dividend Perfect Record Award Seef attributed the increase Based on the financial re- and Milestone Award to cost reduction and savings, sults, the Board of Directors coupled with management of will recommend to the Gener- from NSC, USA expenses as well as lower pro- al Assembly cash dividends of Alba Chief Executive Officer Ali Al visions. The main priorities for the 15pc, an equivalent of BD 6.9m, TDT | Manama Baqali Diluted earnings per share year 2020 are centered the allocation of BD 0.170m for fect record’ of zero fatalities amounted to 8.39 fils compared on the completion of Al donations, in addition to trans- luminium Bahrain (Alba) over the last six consecutive to 8.20 fils for the same period The sustainability of our Liwan multipurpose real ferring an amount of BD 1.1m to Ayesterday announced win- years; Significant Improve- the previous year. earnings, despite the high estate project in Hamala, the general reserve account. ning five major international ment Award for reducing the Total comprehensive income competition in the market, with the continuation of Commenting on the results, safety awards from the Nation- number of Lost Time Injury for the quarter increased by reflects the sound strategies Seef Properties CEO Ahmed al Safety Council (NSC) - USA. (LTI) from 3 in 2018 to 0 in 2.34pc to BD 3.86m helped by lease contracts signing Yusuf said the commercial malls “Starting 2020 strong with 2019; Occupational Excellence increases in the share of profits that we have set in order and the commencement operating under the Company’s winning five major interna- Achievement Award for reduc- from investments in the associ- to move forward towards of delivery of retail stores. umbrella are maintaining the tional Safety Awards from the ing the number of all injuries ate and joint venture companies. wider horizons. Through The Company is also same annual pace with regards National Safety Council is one in 2019; Perfect Record Award Operating profit stood at BD this framework, we seek the endeavoring to become to attracting visitors and shop- of our best achievements till for completing at least 12 con- 3.65m, compared to BD 3.82m continuity of the Company’s the pioneer in the field pers, confirming that the Com- date,” said Alba Chief Execu- secutive months without in- in the year-ago quarter, with a leadership in the retail, of entertainment in the pany is enhancing shoppers and tive Officer Ali Al Baqali. curring any LTI; and Milestone decrease of 4.69pc. visitors’ experience with the Alba bagged the 2020 Safety Award for completing at least hospitality, entertainment Kingdom by introducing introduction of unique promo- Leadership Award, 2020 Occu- 30 days without incurring in- Full-year results and real estate development unique programs through tional campaigns, to achieve a pational Excellence Achieve- juries. Meanwhile, Seef Properties sectors. the Company quantum leap in clients’ expe- ment Award, 2020 Significant Adding further, Alba’s Chief has reported a net profit at - ESSA NAJIBI AHMED YUSUF rience. Improvement Award, Perfect Executive Officer Ali Al Baqa- tributable to the parent of BD On the hospitality sector, SEEF PROPERTIES CHAIRMAN SEEF PROPERTIES CEO Record Award and Milestone li said: “Through our strong 10.93m, in comparison with BD Yusuf said: “Fraser Suites Seef Award from NSC, USA. commitment to ‘Think Safety 10.91m a year ago, achieving an Bahrain has maintained good Alba will be receive the First & Always’, we aim to soar increase of 0.11pc. The increase annual occupancy rates, despite Awards at the 2020 National higher and continue setting is attributed to a growth in oper- Total comprehensive income 14.85m in the year-ago period. the competition in the market. Safety Council Congress and new benchmarks in Safety.” ating profit of 1.86pc compared increased by 0.67pc to BHD Total equity attributable to The technical services in the Expo Indianapolis USA in Oc- In 2019, Alba achieved Zero to last year. Diluted earnings 11.19m helped by new cost-sav- the shareholders (after exclud- hotel have been upgraded last tober 2020. Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) to per share amounted to 23.75 fils ing initiatives which affected ing the equity attributable to mi- year, and we are currently work- The five NSC Awards rec- top more than 15 million work- for the year ended 31 December efficiency and controlled ex- nority) for the period ended 31 ing on a comprehensive upgrade ognize Alba in various areas ing-hours without LTI for the 2019, compared to 23.73 fils for penses. December 2019, has increased for the facilities with the aim of of Safety: Safety Leadership first time since its commercial the same period of the previous Operating profit increased by 2.46pc reaching BD 154.54m, providing the best services to Award for achieving a ‘per- operations in 1971. year. 1.86pc to BD 15.13m from BD compared to BD 150.83m for the clients.”

Condensed interim statement of financial position as at Condensed interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the Condensed interim Statement of cash flows for the year ended for the year ended 31 December 2019 31 December 2019 (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) 31 December 2019 (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) 31 December 31 December Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended 2019 2018 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December ASSETS Non-current assets 2019 2018 2019 2018

Property, plant and equipment 379,198 512,969 Intangible assets 20,785 23,068 Operating income, net 1,469,658 1,429,801 Operating activities Right-of-use assets 782,245 - Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 4,056,741 5,730,662 Net loss for the year (1,600,274) (1,038,481) Adjustments for: 5,238,969 6,266,699 Operating costs (1,398,866) (1,336,074) Depreciation on property, plant and equipment 158,365 163,874 Amortisation of intangible assets 3,704 3,473 Current assets Amortisation of right-of-use asset 256,652 - Inventories 29,496 61,908 Operating gross profit 70,792 93,727 Unrealised fair value loss on financial assets at Trade and other receivables 121,462 122,732 Cash and cash equivalents 356,275 172,372 fair value through profit or loss 1,666,688 1,086,878 Expenses Finance cost on lease liabilities 40,360 - 507,233 357,012 Interest income (4,921) (721) General and administrative expenses (145,536) (199,646) Dividend income (286,508) (286,320) Total assets 5,746,202 6,623,711 Finance cost on lease liabilities (40,360) - (Profit)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (213) 637 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Selling and advertising expenses (68,728) (84,323) Capital and reserves Inventories 32,412 (27,355) Share capital 4,000,000 4,000,000 Directors’ fees (43,300) (83,100) Prepayments and other receivables (1,507) (41,239) Statutory reserve 794,927 794,927 Trade and other payables (112,915) (62,843) Capital reserve 68,245 68,245 Employees’ terminal benefits, net 3,456 11,724 (Accumulated losses)/retained earnings (66,244) 1,534,030 Total expenses (297,924) (367,069) Treasury shares (400,000) (400,000) Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities 155,299 (190,373) Total equity 4,396,928 5,997,202 Loss before losses on investment and Investing activities Non-current liabilities other income (227,132) (273,342) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (24,605) (132,121) Employees’ terminal benefits 89,325 85,869 Purchase of intangible assets (1,420) (3,500) Non-current-lease liabilities 560,904 - Additions in financial assets at fair value through 650,229 85,869 Losses on investment and other income (1,373,142) (765,139) profit and loss account - (4,011) Current liabilities Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value Trade and other payables 463,114 540,640 through profit and loss account 7,233 - Current-lease liabilities 235,931 - Net loss and total comprehensive Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 224 - Interest received 4,921 721 699,045 540,640 loss for the year (1,600,274) (1,038,481) Dividend received 286,508 286,320

Total liabilities 1,349,274 626,509 Net cash provided by investing activities 272,861 147,409

Total equity and liabilities 5,746,202 6,623,711 Basic and diluted loss per share Fils (44.45) Fils (28.85) Financing activities Principal and interest paid on lease liabilities (244,257) - Dividends paid - (286,899) Condensed interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity for the quarter and nine months period ended 31 December 2019 (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) Net cash used in financing activities (244,257) (286,899)

Share Statutory Capital Retained Treasury Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 183,903 (329,863) capital reserve reserve earnings shares Total Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 172,372 502,235 At 31 December 2017 4,000,000 794,927 68,245 2,932,511 (400,000) 7,395,683 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year 356,275 172,372 Net loss and other comprehensive loss for the year - - - (1,038,481) - (1,038,481) Dividend for the year 2017 (Note 22) - - - (360,000) - (360,000) The audited financial statements were approved, authorised for issue by the Board of Directors and signed on their behalf by: At 31 December 2018 4,000,000 794,927 68,245 1,534,030 (400,000) 5,997,202 Net loss and other comprehensive loss for the year - - - (1,600,274) - (1,600,274) Abdul Latif Khalid Al Aujan Garfield Jones Chairman Vice-Chairman and At 31 December 2019 4,000,000 794,927 68,245 (66,244) (400,000) 4,396,928 Managing Director

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DAMIEN MCELROY It has taken up too much of the enormous revenues generat- ed by Libya’s natural resources Celebrating Bahrain he task of engineering a the focus of the UN envoy’s Munich Security efforts, obscuring the essen- would mark a new departure for new start for Libya has the Islamists. The consequences Sports Day Tbeen an important discus- tial truth that the militias of the 1979 revolution in Tehran TOP Conference sion point this weekend at the stretching from Misrata to for Iranian oil are clear enough Munich Security Conference, the the heart of the capital have for Europe to deter Libya from premier European forum for in- not had their grip removed taking a similar path. TWEETS4 ternational security. since the aftermath of Gadd- As it is, Europeans have recent- could present Delegates agree that Libya is at afi’s flight from power. The ly suffered a series of terror at- an “incredibly sensitive” moment. tacks staged by young men who Niels Annen, a German foreign vacuum left by the fall of the have spent time in Libya. One ac- 01 new hope minister who has led the Ber - regime has resulted in a con- cused, Hashem Abedi, is standing lin mediation process on Libya, certed ideological campaign trial in British courts for multiple has been at pains to point out the to capture Libya. murders. He tried to flee justice Libyan conflict’s African context. by going to Tripoli. for Libya Europeans view the conflict Therefore, a well-resourced YENUS S most acutely in terms of the tens Islamist-run state in Libya is a of thousands of African migrants battle. Factions steeped in pro- risk that many in the European CTV footage has ast week, Bahrain Sports Day was celebrated Despite the challenges, that use Libya as a platform for grammatic Islamist politics have security establishment are not Cemerged showing in various places. A host of outdoor activities entry across the Mediterranean. been and are determined to con- prepared to countenance. But police assaulting Jamia Lcarried out by mostly public employees, were holding the line against Libya The conflict has provided these trol Libya. These groups, aligned on the sidelines of the Munich students without prov- observed encompassing staff from ministries at all migrants an open gateway to pros- to the Muslim Brotherhood, have gathering, there was no uniform- ocation. Horrifying. Ex- levels. succumbing to the control perity in Europe despite the risk tried to own the revolution that ity on the question of how to emplary punishment It will be a waste of time to discuss here the im- to life, both from crossing Libya toppled Gaddafi. avoid this. must be levied on these portance of sports in contributing healthy lifestyle, of ideologues remains an itself and when people-smugglers Backing from Turkey has sus- Italy continues to seek its own lawless policemen. reducing chronic diseases and generally, healthy put them on flimsy boats. tained this campaign. There are agenda gains, while British pol- @ShashiTharoor and active body. important strategic goal for Global diplomats have been en- clear parallels between the policy icies have not really shed their However, mention of a summary by Dr Edward everyone gaged in a high-stakes effort to pursued by Turkish President Arab uprising alignments. Ger- R Laskowski from the Mayo Clinic in the US will be negotiate and sustain a ceasefire. Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the many’s diplomats, on the other sufficient to give us a clear picture of the negative Only when this takes hold can Ottoman approach to North Afri- hand, have done more than most 02 impact of employees who sit long hours in the office. there be the outlines of a new set- ca over hundreds of years. to provide a much-needed boost He said, the effects of continuous sitting include tlement in Libya. Once achieved, a Countries such as France have for what had been a flagging role obesity and a cluster of conditions including blood Libyan peace might provide wid- seen the agenda to control Libya for diplomacy. pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around er effects across the Sahara, into and are deeply concerned about Nonetheless, holding the line the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. He con- West Africa and as far away as the implications of this power against Libya succumbing to the tinues, too much sitting also seem to increase the Sudan and Eritrea. However, we putsch. Paris convened a meeting control of ideologues remains risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. are a long way from that point. are convening daily in Geneva. there have been multiple diplo- cial structures had been hollowed the militias stretching from Mis- of sub-Saharan countries earlier an important strategic goal for s Londoners will Here, I will try to focus on the political implication Last week, the UN Security Even with a breakthrough at matic initiatives dealing with the out is an understatement. rata to the heart of the capital this month to address the security everyone. Aknow, I’m proud that of the event. Since February 11, started to be marked Council marked a rare moment of that level, a ceasefire would need country. The consequences endure to have not had their grip removed risks involved. The prize – a unified, stable my dad worked as a bus as an annual public event under the royal order of progress when it passed a resolu- further support from willing part- Most were built on foundations this day. The Government of Na- since the aftermath of Gaddafi’s Europe does not want an out- Libyan state – will not happen driver. It’s a tough and His Royal Highness Prime Minister tion in support of a lasting cease- ners. Indeed, following the pas- that took little account of condi- tional Accord has a writ that does flight from power. flow of migrants from Libya to merely by devolving control to important job, and I’ve Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa fire and the Berlin process. The sage of the UN resolution, offers tions on the ground, and failed not stretch beyond the gates of a The vacuum left by the fall of be compounded by an outflow of whoever happens to occupy Trip- launched a new scheme Every year, few years ago, the occasion has given officials at the session expressed from outside to set up a monitor- accordingly. At the end of four Tripoli naval base. the regime has resulted in a con- radical ideologies. oli. Fighting in Libya is an open to help support them. Bahrain Sports employees awareness of the importance their hopes for meetings of a joint ing mission are on the table. decades of one-man rule, there It has taken up too much of the certed ideological campaign to Moreover, oil sets Libya apart sore. At the Munich Security 20,000 bus drivers will Day will be of sports in everyday life, which has now military commission composed of Since the demise of Muammar was no state infrastructure for focus of the UN envoy’s efforts, capture Libya. from other African nations in this Conference, there are signs that receive up to £1,600 as become a culture worth appreciating. uniformed Libyan officers, who Gaddafi, Libya’s former dictator, Libyans to inherit. To say the offi- obscuring the essential truth that Therein lies the country’s real calculus, too. Gaining control of it may yet heal. part of our recruitment observed and Bahrain Sports Day is then an aware- and retention plans. while the body ness campaign of the importance of @SadiqKhan is in motion, our sports in our daily lives. Not necessar- subconscious ily, we have to be limited to outdoor activities but while seated in the office mind should exercising and /or stirring different In Syria, Russia faces multiple dilemmas 03 appreciate parts of the body including fingers and and thank the the neck can make a difference. A per- Premier, who son working on the tenth floor can go two stairs up and catch the elevator on RAGHIDHA DERGHAM works not Although it continues called Deal of the Century and to the third floor. Similarly, when leaving ensure that the Arab Gulf states only for the office, one can go two stairs down and he position of Russia with to support the Al Assad regime, Iran is not directly present a united front against developments of use the elevator at the eighth floor. Such respect to its partners in Iran. the nation as a minor exercises play important roles in Syria – Iran and Turkey involved in Russia and T This week, the US Senate o help Hubei prov- whole but also maintaining a healthy body. – is looking increasingly uncom- Turkey’s Syrian standoff, passed a resolution requiring Tince fight the epi- If we see it in a broader sense, the fortable. giving some limited respite congressional consent for future demic, medical teams imparts health half-day event is a government invest- Iran, Moscow’s ally in the fight, to Moscow’s military military operations against Iran. from across China were awareness of the ment in order to build a healthy body. is resentful of its failure to strong- strategists. Mr Trump may veto it, but he sent to the central Chi- individual staff Paying full-day’s salary but working ly oppose US sanctions against may also use the resolution to nese city of #Wuhan to half of the day is an investment worth Tehran. Furthermore, there is contain further escalation with save the infected and as- who contribute considering. Considerable amount of growing anger in the ranks of the Tehran. Although it continues to sist the combat. Salute! in nation budget is allocated by government Russian military establishment support the Al Assad regime, Iran #coronavirus #COVID19 building. sectors to boost human development, Risking following Turkey’s recent actions is not directly involved in Russia #China and training its staff in various trades against the Bashar Al Assad re- and Turkey’s Syrian standoff, @ChinaDaily ranging from skill upgrading courses to separate gime in Syria, which risk opening giving some limited respite to full- fledged degree courses to equip its citizens with yet another front for Moscow in Moscow’s military strategists. the necessary knowledge and technical know- how confrontations the ongoing Syrian war and high- Those strategists are more of modern technology. light the burden of an alliance recently remarked that Wash- concerned at the moment with a 04 The government does not stop here; it also in- with Turkey, with Damascus. ington is looking into how to potential revival of Turkey’s Nato vests in building a healthy physical body capable the US and The core challenge Russia faces give Turkey support within the links, having thought Moscow of putting the gained knowledge into practice and is to redefine a new vision and framework of Nato. The US is succeeded in driving a wedge positively contribute to the development the country Iran, the core strategy for Syria beyond mere increasingly weighing into the between Turkey and its Western is going through. tactical steps. For one thing, fur- conflict there not only because allies through co-operation in So far, what we have observed was the involve- challenge is ther escalation of violence could of the massacres taking place Syria and the sale of missiles to ment of public employees but private employees destroy any chance of crafting a against civilians in Idlib, which the Turkish military. need to be engaged as well. The employers may not to redefine a political and constitutional settle- have caused more than 800,000 Riding above all of these indi- hinese spying has allow half-day event but even half to one-hour com- ment that would relieve Russian Syrians – mostly civilians – to vidual tensions, however, is the Creached unprece- mitment is enough to put the body in the right gear new strategy forces as Moscow entrenches its flee, but also because Washing- fact that Moscow, Washington, dented levels in the Unit- and motivate workers. Studies show that motivated presence in Syria further. ton sees Turkish-Russian differ- and Ankara all converge on their ed States. The FBI is now workers who work less hours are more productive for Syria Another source of concern is ences in Syria as an opportunity. desire to avoid a large-scale con- overseeing around 1,000 than those engaged in routine work for long hours. the multiple, often contradictory President Trump is inclined flict in Syria that would draw in cases of espionage, with Few countries in the region, if any, have Sports Day roles of the US in the country. to personally steer the wheel of the three countries as well as Is- Chinese spies infiltrating programme in their annual schedules. For his initi- President Donald Trump may re- foreign policy on Russia, Turkey, rael. As Mr Jeffrey said, “the four the State Department, ative, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince activate his personal involvement nation to alter the facts on the including incidents that might point. Ending communication commitments made to Mr Al er. Rather, Ankara wants to keep and Iran. He is reportedly re - major players…in Syria – that is the CIA, and Defense In- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa deserve appreciation in Syria policy in the spring which ground, not only in Syria but in lead to the downing of Russian with Turkey in Syria and disen- Assad, particularly with respect Idlib under Turkish influence. visiting US foreign policy across Russia, the United States, Tur- telligence Agency. for his vision in building a talented mind and a would have implications for Mos- Libya, too. warplanes. The consequences of gaging from the Al Assad regime to Idlib on the Turkish border, Russia, however, has only ac - the globe, not to deviate from its key and Israel – are being very @NikkiHaley healthy body, two assets needed to develop Bahrain. cow’s policies in the Middle East. Russia has called on Turkey such an event would be dire. are both non-starters. But failure where the Russian military is cepted Turkey’s influence in an current trends, but rather to take careful militarily”. The prob - Every year, Bahrain Sports Day will be observed The Turkish President Recep to refrain from further “provo- In the eyes of the Russians, to contain the situation could pre- supporting its Syrian counter- area extending 5km beyond the stock of successes and failures. lem however is that these major and while the body is in motion, our subconscious Tayyip Erdogan, who fears the cations”, and Ankara has indeed Turkey must honour its prior clude the political settlement that part in a major offensive. Mr Er- latter’s border. This would involve scrutinising players do not care about the Disclaimer: (Views expressed mind should appreciate and thank the Premier, prospect of Washington mak- since toned down its rhetoric. agreements with them, and Mr Russia needs in order to stabilise dogan is not seeking to topple The US has played a role in various political fronts and bol- disastrous consequences of their by columnists are personal and who works not only for the developments of the ing deals and decisions without Both countries’ militaries would Erdogan’s own bellicosity must Syria. the Al Assad regime, nor is he emboldening Turkey’s actions stering his policies on economic battles for the human population need not necessarily reflect our nation as a whole but also imparts health awareness consulting Ankara, is proceeding still prefer to avoid direct clash- end. The problem is that Mos- For his part, Mr Erdogan wants demanding Russia abandon its in Idlib. The country’s special sanctions. Mr Trump also wants of Syria. In this regard, they are editorial stances) of the individual staff who contribute in nation with confidence and determi- es between their forces in Syria, cow’s options are limited at this to compel Moscow to reduce the alliance with Damascus altogeth- envoy for Syria, James Jeffrey, to shore up support for his so- anything but careful. building.

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It has taken up too much of the enormous revenues generat- the focus of the UN envoy’s ed by Libya’s natural resources Celebrating Bahrain efforts, obscuring the essen- would mark a new departure for the Islamists. The consequences Sports Day tial truth that the militias of the 1979 revolution in Tehran TOP stretching from Misrata to for Iranian oil are clear enough the heart of the capital have for Europe to deter Libya from not had their grip removed taking a similar path. TWEETS4 since the aftermath of Gadd- As it is, Europeans have recent- afi’s flight from power. The ly suffered a series of terror at- tacks staged by young men who vacuum left by the fall of the have spent time in Libya. One ac- 01 regime has resulted in a con- cused, Hashem Abedi, is standing certed ideological campaign trial in British courts for multiple to capture Libya. murders. He tried to flee justice by going to Tripoli. Therefore, a well-resourced YENUS S Islamist-run state in Libya is a battle. Factions steeped in pro- risk that many in the European CTV footage has ast week, Bahrain Sports Day was celebrated grammatic Islamist politics have security establishment are not Cemerged showing in various places. A host of outdoor activities been and are determined to con- prepared to countenance. But police assaulting Jamia Lcarried out by mostly public employees, were trol Libya. These groups, aligned on the sidelines of the Munich students without prov- observed encompassing staff from ministries at all to the Muslim Brotherhood, have gathering, there was no uniform- ocation. Horrifying. Ex- levels. tried to own the revolution that ity on the question of how to emplary punishment It will be a waste of time to discuss here the im- toppled Gaddafi. avoid this. must be levied on these portance of sports in contributing healthy lifestyle, Backing from Turkey has sus- Italy continues to seek its own lawless policemen. reducing chronic diseases and generally, healthy tained this campaign. There are agenda gains, while British pol- @ShashiTharoor and active body. clear parallels between the policy icies have not really shed their However, mention of a summary by Dr Edward pursued by Turkish President Arab uprising alignments. Ger- R Laskowski from the Mayo Clinic in the US will be Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the many’s diplomats, on the other sufficient to give us a clear picture of the negative Ottoman approach to North Afri- hand, have done more than most 02 impact of employees who sit long hours in the office. ca over hundreds of years. to provide a much-needed boost He said, the effects of continuous sitting include Countries such as France have for what had been a flagging role obesity and a cluster of conditions including blood seen the agenda to control Libya for diplomacy. pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around and are deeply concerned about Nonetheless, holding the line the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. He con- the implications of this power against Libya succumbing to the tinues, too much sitting also seem to increase the putsch. Paris convened a meeting control of ideologues remains risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. the militias stretching from Mis- of sub-Saharan countries earlier an important strategic goal for s Londoners will Here, I will try to focus on the political implication rata to the heart of the capital this month to address the security everyone. Aknow, I’m proud that of the event. Since February 11, started to be marked have not had their grip removed risks involved. The prize – a unified, stable my dad worked as a bus as an annual public event under the royal order of since the aftermath of Gaddafi’s Europe does not want an out- Libyan state – will not happen driver. It’s a tough and His Royal Highness Prime Minister flight from power. flow of migrants from Libya to merely by devolving control to important job, and I’ve Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa The vacuum left by the fall of be compounded by an outflow of whoever happens to occupy Trip- launched a new scheme Every year, few years ago, the occasion has given the regime has resulted in a con- radical ideologies. oli. Fighting in Libya is an open to help support them. Bahrain Sports employees awareness of the importance certed ideological campaign to Moreover, oil sets Libya apart sore. At the Munich Security 20,000 bus drivers will of sports in everyday life, which has now capture Libya. from other African nations in this Conference, there are signs that receive up to £1,600 as Day will be become a culture worth appreciating. Therein lies the country’s real calculus, too. Gaining control of it may yet heal. part of our recruitment observed and Bahrain Sports Day is then an aware- and retention plans. while the body ness campaign of the importance of @SadiqKhan is in motion, our sports in our daily lives. Not necessar- subconscious ily, we have to be limited to outdoor activities but while seated in the office mind should exercising and /or stirring different In Syria, Russia faces multiple dilemmas 03 appreciate parts of the body including fingers and and thank the the neck can make a difference. A per- Premier, who son working on the tenth floor can go two stairs up and catch the elevator on called Deal of the Century and to works not the third floor. Similarly, when leaving Although it continues only for the to support the Al Assad ensure that the Arab Gulf states office, one can go two stairs down and present a united front against developments of use the elevator at the eighth floor. Such regime, Iran is not directly Iran. minor exercises play important roles in involved in Russia and the nation as a This week, the US Senate o help Hubei prov- whole but also maintaining a healthy body. Turkey’s Syrian standoff, passed a resolution requiring Tince fight the epi- If we see it in a broader sense, the giving some limited respite congressional consent for future demic, medical teams imparts health half-day event is a government invest- to Moscow’s military military operations against Iran. from across China were awareness of the ment in order to build a healthy body. strategists. Mr Trump may veto it, but he sent to the central Chi- individual staff Paying full-day’s salary but working may also use the resolution to nese city of #Wuhan to half of the day is an investment worth contain further escalation with save the infected and as- who contribute considering. Considerable amount of Tehran. Although it continues to sist the combat. Salute! in nation budget is allocated by government support the Al Assad regime, Iran #coronavirus #COVID19 building. sectors to boost human development, is not directly involved in Russia #China and training its staff in various trades and Turkey’s Syrian standoff, @ChinaDaily ranging from skill upgrading courses to giving some limited respite to full- fledged degree courses to equip its citizens with Moscow’s military strategists. the necessary knowledge and technical know- how Those strategists are more of modern technology. recently remarked that Wash- concerned at the moment with a 04 The government does not stop here; it also in- ington is looking into how to potential revival of Turkey’s Nato vests in building a healthy physical body capable give Turkey support within the links, having thought Moscow of putting the gained knowledge into practice and framework of Nato. The US is succeeded in driving a wedge positively contribute to the development the country increasingly weighing into the between Turkey and its Western is going through. conflict there not only because allies through co-operation in So far, what we have observed was the involve- of the massacres taking place Syria and the sale of missiles to ment of public employees but private employees against civilians in Idlib, which the Turkish military. need to be engaged as well. The employers may not have caused more than 800,000 Riding above all of these indi- hinese spying has allow half-day event but even half to one-hour com- Syrians – mostly civilians – to vidual tensions, however, is the Creached unprece- mitment is enough to put the body in the right gear flee, but also because Washing- fact that Moscow, Washington, dented levels in the Unit- and motivate workers. Studies show that motivated ton sees Turkish-Russian differ- and Ankara all converge on their ed States. The FBI is now workers who work less hours are more productive ences in Syria as an opportunity. desire to avoid a large-scale con- overseeing around 1,000 than those engaged in routine work for long hours. President Trump is inclined flict in Syria that would draw in cases of espionage, with Few countries in the region, if any, have Sports Day to personally steer the wheel of the three countries as well as Is- Chinese spies infiltrating programme in their annual schedules. For his initi- foreign policy on Russia, Turkey, rael. As Mr Jeffrey said, “the four the State Department, ative, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince er. Rather, Ankara wants to keep and Iran. He is reportedly re - major players…in Syria – that is the CIA, and Defense In- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa deserve appreciation Idlib under Turkish influence. visiting US foreign policy across Russia, the United States, Tur- telligence Agency. for his vision in building a talented mind and a Russia, however, has only ac - the globe, not to deviate from its key and Israel – are being very @NikkiHaley healthy body, two assets needed to develop Bahrain. cepted Turkey’s influence in an current trends, but rather to take careful militarily”. The prob - Every year, Bahrain Sports Day will be observed area extending 5km beyond the stock of successes and failures. lem however is that these major and while the body is in motion, our subconscious latter’s border. This would involve scrutinising players do not care about the Disclaimer: (Views expressed mind should appreciate and thank the Premier, The US has played a role in various political fronts and bol- disastrous consequences of their by columnists are personal and who works not only for the developments of the emboldening Turkey’s actions stering his policies on economic battles for the human population need not necessarily reflect our nation as a whole but also imparts health awareness in Idlib. The country’s special sanctions. Mr Trump also wants of Syria. In this regard, they are editorial stances) of the individual staff who contribute in nation envoy for Syria, James Jeffrey, to shore up support for his so- anything but careful. building.

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Chairman & Managing Director P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 36458394 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing 10 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 world The Bolt of buffalo? Indian jockey’s record wins praise AFP | New Delhi

ndian sports authorities an- nounced Saturday they will I did not think I Ihold trials for a buffalo jock- would run this fast. ey whose record-setting perfor- The buffaloes were mance in a traditional footrace quick and I followed has seen him compared to Usain them Bolt. GOWDA On a track of muddy slush, Srinivas Gowda ran 142.50 me- tres in 13.62 seconds on Janu- ary 31, setting a record in the traditional buffalo race known as Kambala held every year in southern Karnataka state. The 28-year-old farmer has since become a sensation after people praised him on social me- dia and compared him to retired Jamaican sprint superstar Bolt, who is the world’s fastest man for his record run of 100 meters in 9.58 seconds. Srinivas Gowda ran Comparing Gowda’s perfor- 142.50 metres in 13.62 mance with the Jamaican star’s record, commenters have as- seconds on January 31, sumed that the farmer would setting a record in the have run 100 metres in 9.55 traditional buffalo race seconds, which is 0.03 seconds known as Kambala held faster than the Olympian’s feat. every year in southern India’s junior sports minister Karnataka state Kiren Rijiju said that authorities have called Gowda to the capital New Delhi for trials under the Srinivas Gowda, seen running with his buffalo on January 31, 2020, has been compared to Usain Bolt for his record-setting performance in a traditional Kambala race quick and I followed them,” country’s best coaches. Gowda told reporters. “Officials from Sports Author- tional coaches to conduct his sidering the high standards of with a plough while a partici- held in the farming belts of the The sport was briefly banned ity of India (SAI) have contact- trials properly,” Rijiju wrote on the Olympics and the help re- pant matches their speed and southern coastal state during following petitions by animal ed him. His rail ticket is done Twitter. ceived from the buffaloes, who controls them. the winter. rights groups who decried it as and he will reach SAI centre on Many users have however cast during the races are lashed to- Gowda is a regular partici - “I did not think I would run cruel, but races resumed in 2017 Monday. I will ensure top na- doubts on his performance, con- gether with ropes and outfitted pant in the popular buffalo races this fast. The buffaloes were under government orders. Britain’s Kate talks of ‘mummy guilt’ in podcast New Banksy The morning sickness artwork vandalised that• she suffered with all three of her children had strained the family, she said.

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rince William’s wife Kate Plaid bare her “mummy guilt” during a landmark podcast yes- terday, recorded as part of her efforts to bring about a “gener- ational change” in early-years childcare. The duchess told the “Hap- py Mum, Happy Baby” podcast that she suffered anxiety about her performance as a mother “all the time”, adding that “any- one who doesn’t as a mother is actually lying”. “Questioning your own de- The Duchess of Cambridge is mother to George, aged 6, Charlotte, aged 4 and Louis, aged 20 months cisions, and your own judge- ments, and things like that... I to do anything about it,” she who devoted a lot of time to us, Banksy confirmed he was the artist by posting two images of the artwork on think that starts from the mo- explained. playing with us, doing arts and his Instagram account in the early hours of Valentine’s Day ment you have a baby,” said the Despite the challenges, she crafts and going to the green- mother-of-three. William didn’t feel said that since having children house to do gardening, cooking “I totally underestimated the he could do much to she had “found a new enjoy - with us, and I try and incorpo- London impact and the change it had on help and it’s hard for ment out of life”. rate a lot of the experiences that our lives. everyone to see you Her experience of bringing up she gave us at the time into the Asked if she felt “mummy suffering without three children have led her to experiences I give my children new Valentine’s Day work It’s a real shame, guilt”, the duchess -- mother to actually being able launch an early years survey to now,” she added. Aby UK street artist Banksy, but it was always George, aged six, Charlotte, four help find answers about raising When asked what she hopes showing a young girl firing a going to happen, and Louis, 20 months, respond- to do anything about a “happy, healthy” generation. her children will remember slingshot of flowers, has been ed -- “yes, absolutely”. it “I think there’s a few things from childhood, Kate replied: defaced after appearing on a unfortunately She said she “definitely would KATE that really stand out for me,” “Going to the beach getting building in western England. A LOCAL RESIDENT TOLD THE DOMESTIC have done things different... she said. soaking wet, filling our boots A photograph circulating on PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS AGENCY knowing what I know now” re- “One is quality of relation- full of water.” social media showed abusive ferring to her first pregnancy family, she said. ships –- so those moments that Kate has previously spoken graffiti likely directed at local with Prince George. “William didn’t feel he could you spend with people that are of worrying about how well she authorities in the city of Britol the artist by posting two im- The morning sickness that do much to help and it’s hard around you. I remember that was adapting to motherhood, scrawled across the artwork in ages of it on his Instagram she suffered with all three of for everyone to see you suffer- from my own childhood. saying “it is lonely at times and the south west England city. account in the early hours of her children had strained the ing without actually being able “I had an amazing granny you do feel quite isolated”. Banksy confirmed he was Valentine’s Day. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 11 14 year old charged in stabbing death of student we have the person in custo - Majors, 18, was at dy who stabbed her, and that • person will face justice in a Morningside Park court of law,” New York police on Dec. 11 when chief Dermot Shea told a news three teenagers conference. tried to rob her Vance said investigators have video and DNA evidence and suggested the suspect had in- One of the teens criminated himself on an audio put• her in a chokehold recording. as the others rifled A 13-year-old alleged ac - through her pockets complice was also charged but will be tried in juvenile court. A few days prior The events evoke memories to• the stabbing, the of the 1989 “Central Park Five” 14-year-old and two case, when five black and His- others robbed someone panic teens were wrongly con- victed and sentenced to pris- else of their cellphone on for the rape and assault of a at knifepoint white female jogger in the fa- mous park. AFP | New York Vance suggested the sensi- tivities of the latest case con- Barnard College student Tessa Majors tributed, in part, to the delay in 14-year-old boy has been A makeshift memorial for Tessa Majors, an 18-year-old Barnard College freshman charging Weaver. arrested and charged in killed in a stabbing attack in a park near her school, on December 26, 2019 “We’re dealing with a 14 year Athe stabbing death of a old and we will be very careful New York university student, au- December 11. found just outside the park several weeks and was arrested to safeguard all the rights that thorities said Saturday, in a case The park separates the pres- bleeding heavily, the criminal without incident Friday night. he has as we go forward with that is being closely watched due tigious Barnard College and complaint said. She had been Weaver will be tried as an this case,” he said. to its racial dynamics. Columbia University from Har- stabbed multiple times in the adult on second-degree murder “I want New Yorkers to know Tessa Majors, 18, a freshman lem, the predominantly black chest and died at a hospital. and robbery charges, Manhattan that we are recommitting today at Barnard College, was attacked neighborhood in Manhattan’s Rashaun Weaver, 14, who is District Attorney Cyrus Vance to fairness in this case, because by three teens as she walked northwest. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus black, was accused of stabbing said. only a fair process will result in through Morningside Park on Majors, who was white, was Vance briefs the press Majors. He had been wanted for “We are confident that true justice for Tessa Majors.”

UK issues rare ‘danger to life’ US denounces Sri Lanka calls on US to reconsider detention in warning over Storm Dennis Venezuela of London barring army chief Guaido’s uncle AFP | Colombo torm Dennis swept across Washington SBritain on Sunday with the army drafted in to help ri Lanka yesterday said the he US State Department deal with heavy flooding and SUS should reconsider its Ton Saturday condemned high winds, officials warning decision to refuse entry to the the detention in Venezuela it could be “life-threatening” Troops have been deployed in West island’s army chief over his al- of an uncle of opposition in South Wales. Yorkshire, northern England, which leged war crimes and warned leader Juan Guaido, saying The government weather suffered badly from flooding caused that relations were being “un- the man was being held on by last weekend’s Storm Ciara agency issued a rare red warn- necessarily complicated”. “preposterous charges.” ing for the area, saying there from flooding caused by last The US Friday said the trav- “The United States was a risk of “significant im- weekend’s Storm Ciara. el ban for Lieutenant General strongly condemns the pacts from flooding” that in- “Our armed forces are al - Shavendra Silva and his family detention of Juan Jose cluded a “danger to life from ways ready to support local was imposed over what it called Washington barred Sri Lankan army chief Shavendra Silva over alleged war Marquez, uncle of inter- fast flowing water, extensive authorities and communities credible evidence of human crimes linked to the ending of the civil war im President Juan Guaido, flooding to property and road whenever they need it,” said rights violations in the 2009 and demands his immediate closures”. defence minister Ben Wallace. finale to the civil war. shortly after the closed-door suspended the recruitment of release,” said a statement Almost 200 flood warnings British Airways and easyJet US ambassador Alaina Teplitz meeting. Sri Lankan troops for peace- from State Department were in place early on Sun - confirmed they had grounded was summoned by Sri Lanka’s Silva was unfairly barred on keeping duties. spokesperson Morgan day, extending from Scotland’s flights, while two bodies were Foreign Minister Dinesh Gun- unverified allegations, Guna- Silva headed the army’s 58th Ortagus. River Tweed to Cornwall in pulled from rough seas off the awardena on Sunday, officials wardena added. division in the final months of Marquez was detained southwest England. south England coast on Satur- said. The foreign ministry quoted the battle against Tamil Tiger Tuesday at the interna - Winds of over 90 miles per day as the storm barrelled in. He said Colombo was “dis- Teplitz as saying the US would rebels. The military claimed tional airport near Caracas hour (150 kilometres per hour) One of the men is assumed appointed” with the decision, continue its cooperation with victory in May 2009, but it also while accompanying Guai- were recorded in Aberdaron, to have been the subject of a the first against a Sri Lankan Sri Lanka, including in defence, sparked allegations that up to do on his return trip from a south Wales. search triggered when an LPG military officer. despite the ban on Silva. 40,000 civilians were killed by three-week tour to several The Ministry of Defence tanker reported that one of its “The minister said this ac- Silva’s appointment in August troops. countries including the US had earlier deployed troops crew was unaccounted for. tion unnecessarily complicates sparked international outrage There was no immediate aimed at building pressure in West Yorkshire, northern He was last seen several the US-Sri Lanka relationship,” because of his links to alleged comment from Teplitz or the on President Nicolas Ma- England, which suffered badly hours earlier. his office said in a statement war crimes, and the UN briefly US embassy in Colombo. duro. Snake coupling prompts partial closure of Florida city park AFP | Washington the public and the snakes,” the city in Florida closed off department said. Apart of a park after res - One resident said he saw idents spotted dozens of around 25 Florida water snakes snakes which had apparent - They are generally gather at a park in Lakeland, ly gathered for their annual found resting in southwest of Orlando coupling. tree limbs over The slippery customers “It appears they have congre- were identified as harm - gated for mating,” the City of water or basking on less native Florida water Lakeland Parks and Recreation shorelines. They are snakes. Department said on Facebook an important part “They are generally found with a photo of one of the ser- of the ecosystem resting in tree limbs over water pents seen in the park by Lake and should not be or basking on shorelines. They Hollingsworth, southwest of disturbed are an important part of the Orlando. ecosystem and should not be Officials on Thursday sealed disturbed,” the department said. off an area where the amorous THE CITY OF LAKELAND PARKS AND Resident Tim Newberry, reptiles had gathered for their RECREATION DEPARTMENT whose Facebook photos of pre-Valentine’s Day tryst with snakes in the park alerted city caution tape. authorities, told 10News he saw “This is for the protection of One resident said he saw around 25 Florida water snakes gather at a park in Lakeland, southwest of Orlando about 25 that day. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 12

Top UK TV presenter Caroline Treat us like something between a Flack found dead S. Sudan rebels reject telco and a newspaper: London Zuckerberg Reuters | Munich ritish television presenter BCaroline Flack was found nline content should be dead on Saturday, her family president’s compromise Oregulated with a sys- said in a statement, the third tem somewhere between star connected with the hit AFP | Juba the existing rules used for reality show “Love Island” to the telecoms and media in- have died. outh Sudan rebels rejected dustries, Facebook (FB.O) “We can confirm that our on Sunday a government CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Caroline passed away today Speace offer to return to global leaders and security on the 15th February,” the a system of 10 states, dashing chiefs on Saturday. 40-year-old’s family said in a hopes of ending a six-year war Speaking at the Munich statement. that has left 380,000 dead. Security Conference in British media reported that President Salva Kiir had said Germany, Zuckerberg said the star, who was soon to go he would compromise by cut- Facebook had improved on trial accused of assaulting ting the current 32 regional its work countering online her boyfriend, was found at states back down to the orig- election interference, and her London flat having taken inal 10 -- a key rebel demand expanded on his previous her own life. British television presenter Caroline -- to pave the way for a unity calls for regulation of so- She was best known for Flack poses on the red carpet on government. cial media firms. “I do think previously hosting the smash arrival for the BRIT Awards 2018 in But Kiir also included on top that there should be regu- show “Love Island”, whose London of the 10, three “administrative lation on harmful content future has been thrown into areas” of Pibor, Ruweng and ... there’s a question about doubt by a string of tragedies. viously took their own lives Abyei. The rejection of a peace offer by South Sudan rebel chief Riek Machar (L) which framework you use dashes hopes of breaking a deadlock and ending a six-year conflict that has left Contestants Mike Thalassi- having appeared on the dating Rebel chief Riek Machar said for this,” Zuckerberg said. at least 380,000 people dead tis and Sophie Graydon pre- programme. he opposed those three areas, “Right now there are two saying it “cannot be referred to in exile -- are under increasing ence from Sudan in 2011, South frameworks that I think as reverting to 10 states” and “as international pressure to re- Sudan had 10 states, as set out people have for existing such cannot be accepted”. solve their differences before a in its constitution. industries - there’s like “We therefore call upon Pres- February 22 deadline. Kiir increased that in 2015 newspapers and existing Bloomberg faces increasing ident Kiir to reconsider this Machar has repeatedly said to 28, then 32 -- and has now media, and then there’s the idea of creating administrative he could not return to his old reduced them back to 10, plus telco-type model, which is fire from fellow US Democrats areas,” he said in a statement. job as vice-president if coun- the three areas. ‘the data just flows through Washington Machar warned the three try’s structure of states did not He issued an order late you’, but you’re not going areas risked causing further return to its original form. Saturday relieving all gover- to hold a telco responsible emocratic presidential problems, calling the issue a The number of states is con- nors of the 32 states of their if someone says something Dcandidates sharpened “Pandora’s box”. tentious because the borders posts. harmful on a phone line.” their attacks on billionaire ri- will determine the divisions of He has said the final matter “I actually think where val Michael Bloomberg yes- Deadline looming power in the country. of states would be debated once we should be is somewhere terday as moderates battled to Kiir and Machar -- who lives When it gained independ- the unity government forms. in between,” he said. elbow their way to the top of a crowded pack. Bloomberg -- who skipped the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary but has Pompeo pledges ‘collective’ approach to African troop presence A television screen shows Democratic Dakar been trying to make up for it presidential candidate Mike an outcome that works for all with huge spending on televi- Bloomberg as the former New York of us.” sion ads -- has faced increas- mayor speaks at an event in Houston, ecretary of State Mike Pom- Senegal Foreign Minister Am- ingly sharp criticism, much Texas Speo said yesterday that the adou Ba said that the United of it over past positions and United States favoured a “col- States had informed his govern- comments being criticized as The race for the Democratic lective” approach with its allies ment of its “wish to withdraw crude, racist or misogynistic. nomination remains excep- when deciding on troop num- combat troops”. “Voters are looking for a tionally unsettled after Ver- bers deployed in Africa against This, he said, would still leave president who can lead us out mont senator Bernie Sanders jihadist insurgents. an American military presence, of the days when it was just has edged to the front in the “We’ll get it right, we’ll get it notably in the areas of training commonplace or accepted to two first states, slightly ahead right collectively, I’m convinced and intelligence. have these kinds of sexist or of Buttigieg but without a com- of that,” Pompeo told reporters But he also insisted that discriminatory attitudes,” Pete manding lead. in Dakar. Washington remained a crucial Buttigieg, the moderate former Those early states, Iowa and Pompeo said he had no specif- ally in the fight against jihadist mayor from Indiana, said Sun- New Hampshire, are small and ic announcement to make about violence that has plagued the day on Fox. “This is our chance predominantly white. any cuts in US troops deployed Sahel. to do something different.” The next two -- Nevada on against jihadist groups in the “More than ever, Africa is And Senator Amy Klobuchar, February 22 and South Caroli- Sahel region of Africa. Pompeo is on a tour of Africa faced with major challenges another Democratic moder- na a week later -- are far more But he said the US would work linked to insecurity and terror- ate who had an unexpectedly diverse, as are the 14 states closely with Senegalese and oth- security right here, in the re- we’ll have a conversation with ism,” Ba said. strong showing in New Hamp- voting on “Super Tuesday,” er forces in the region as well gion, it’s what will permit eco- not just Senegal but all the coun- “It needs the United States of shire, accused Bloomberg of March 3, raising the possibility asits European partners, espe- nomic growth and we’re deter- tries in the region, we’ll talk America as a strategic ally for a using his onslaught of TV ads of a shakeup in the Democratic cially France. mined to do that,” he said. through why we’re doing what definitive return to peace and to “hide behind the airwaves.” order. “We have an obligation to get “When our review is done we’re doing and we’ll deliver stability.” Fancy felines hit Hanoi for first ever cat show Reuters | Hanoi lar, the event is a chance to raise ietnam, where cats have awareness among people,” said Vbeen viewed in the past Nguyen Dieu Hong, one of the as food, hosted its first ever attendees. cat show yesterday, gathering “Cat is not a sign of bad luck around 60 pedigree cats with as many Vietnamese think and feisty stage names such as Angry should be filled with love.” Alice, Di Maria The Great and Over the course of a day, judg- Timosa Sumo. es poked and prodded the ani- The show, run by the World mals, felt their fur, stroked their Cat Federation, the world’s larg- tails, looked at their teeth and est federation for cats, featured tested their agility. a dozen different breeds. Event Seven cats won “best of class” organiser Nguyen Xuan Son awards and one, Timosa Sumo, said the aim was to make peo- won the heart not just of judg- ple see that cats are worthy of es but of the public, which ap- love. plauded him enthusiastically. “We also want to form a na- The blueish grey cat is of Scot- tional playground for pet owners tish Fold breed, but owner Dinh to practice and gain experience Chau Hieu Tam said it was not before competing in internation- just his beauty that made him a al shows,” Son added. crowd favourite. Vietnam introduced a ban on “He spreads the love to every- eating cats in 2018. one,” Tam said. “In a country where cats are “He is my furry son. I just still served as foods and stray Vice Chairman of World Cat Federation Albert Kukowski presents first title to the cat of Nguyen Xuan Son of Vietnam and love him and am proud of him cats being mistreated are popu- second tittle to the cat of Tawin Prai of Thailand during the Vietnam’s first cat show in Hanio, Vietnam so much.” 1413 TUESDAY,MONDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 28, 17,2020 2020

ORDINARY LOVE (PG-15)(DRAMA/ROMANTIC) MALANG (PG-15)(HINDI/ACTION/ROMANTIC/THRILLER) MIRACLE IN CELL NO . 7 (PG-15)(TURKISH/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR:10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM CITY CENTRE:10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM ARAS BULUT İYNEMLİ, NİSA SOFİYA AKSONGUR, İLKER AKSUM LIAM NEESON, LESLEY MANVILLE, AMIT SHAH ADITYA ROY KAPOOR, ANIL KAPOOR, DISHA PATANI SUFNA (PG)(PUNJABI/ROMANTIC) THIEF OF BAGHDAD (PG-13) SEEF (II): 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM AMMY VIRK, TANIA, JASMIN BAJWA SEEF (II): 1.15 + 6.30 + 11.45 PM MOHAMMED EMAM, YASMINE RAEIS, AMINA KHALIL BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (PG-15)(ACTION/COMEDY/CRIME) OASIS JUFFAIR:12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM THE GENTLEMEN (15+)(CRIME/ACTION) CITY CENTRE: (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:(ATMOS): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, CHARLIE HUNNAM, HENRY GOLDING CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP I) : 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM AL FELOUS (THE MONEY) (PG-15)(ARABIC/COMEDY/CRIME) SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM WILL SMITH, MARTIN LAWRENCE, VANESSA HUDGENS TAMER HOSNY, ZEINA, KHALID EL-SAWI LATTE AND THE MAGIC WATERSTONE BIRD OF PREY (15+)(ACTION/ADVENTURE/CRIME) OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 11.00 AM SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG) CITY CENTRE:(DISTRACTION FREE SCREEN): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + ASHLEY BORNANCIN, DANNY FEHSENFELD, LESLIE L. MILLER 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 PM CITY CENTRE : 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THE ROOM (15+)(THRILLER) THURS/FRI) WILL SMITH, TOM HOLLAND, KAREN GILLAN CITY CENTRE: 9.30 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM OLGA KURYLENKO, KEVIN JANSSENS, JOSHUA WILSON CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM MARGOT ROBBIE, MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD, EWAN MCGREGOR SEEF (II): 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM ANJAAM PATHIRA (PG-15 )(MALAYALAM) DOLITTLE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.45 AM + 2.30 + 5.15 + 8.00 + 10.45 PM SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG) KUNCHACKO BOBAN, SHARAFUDHEEN, INDRANS CITY CENTRE:11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM MASAMEER: THE MOVIE (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) OASIS JUFFAIR:11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 PM VARANE AVASHYAMUND (PG-13)(MALAYALAM) CITY CENTRE:1.30 + 4.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 10.30 AM + 3.45 + 9.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN ABDULAZIZ AL-MUZAINI, ABDULAZIZ AL-SHEHRI, MAZROA AL-MAZROA SEEF (II): 3.15 + 8.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI.) SURESH GOPI, SHOBANA, DULQUER SALMAAN, KALYANI PRIYADARSHAN, CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15) URVASHI SEEF (I):12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM AYYAPPANUM KOSHIYUM (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) JIM CARREY, BEN SCHWARTZ, JAMES MARSDEN DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART OASIS JUFFAIR:10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I):10.45 AM + 2.00 + 5.15 + 8.30 + 11.45 PM FANTASY ISLAND (15+)(THRILLER/HORROR) 1917 (PG-15)(WAR/ACTION/DRAMA) 1917 AL HAMRA : 11.00 AM + 2.15 + 5.30 + 8.45 + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 4.00 + 7.15 + 10.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR:1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM Winner of 3 Oscar Awards OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE:10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM PRITHVIRAJ, BIJU MENON, RENJITH, SABUMON CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN + (12.45 MN SEEF (II):11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM THRS/FRI) WORLD FAMOUS LOVER (PG-15)(TELUGU) GEORGE MACKAY, DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, MARK STRONG CITY CENTRE (VIP II) :1.45 + 6.30 + 11.15 PM From Friday 14th SEEF (II):11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 AM + 5.00 + 8.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM SEEF (I): 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM LUCY HALE, MAGGIE Q, PORTIA DOUBLEDAY VIJAY DEVERAKONDA, RAASHI KHANNA, AISHWARYA RAJESH LOVE AAJ KAL (15+)(HINDI/ROMANTIC) OH MY KADAVULE (PG-13)(TAMIL) OASIS JUFFAIR:11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM From Thurs. 13th 7:30 PM Onwards CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 2.00 PM SEEF (I):12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 + 12.00 MN SEEF (I): 2.30 + 8.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM ASHOK SELVAN, RITIKA SINGH, VANI BHOJAN KARTIK AARYAN, SARA ALI KHAN, RANDEEP HOODA NAAN SIRITHAL (PG-13)(TAMIL) BLOODLINE (18+)(CRIME/THRILLER) LITTLE WOMEN (PG)(DRAMA/ROMANTIC) From Friday 14th CITY CENTRE: 1.30 + 6.30 + 10.30 PM Winner of 1 Oscar Award OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 PM SEEF (II):10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 6.30 PM SEEF (I): 11.30 AM + 5.30 + 11.30 PM HIPHOP TAMIZHA ADHI, ISWARYA MENON SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, MARIELA GARRIGA, DALE DICKEY SAOIRSE RONAN, EMMA WATSON, FLORENCE PUGH

MOVIE REVIEW Fantasy Island: a horror-movie take on the seventies-era TV series horror version of “Fan- That tease is followed by more the odd moment of creepiness while Melanie (Lucy Hale) plots tasy Island,” frankly, familiar images, as a handful -- start promisingly enough, sweet revenge against a wom- Asounds more interest- of contest winners land on an before becoming increasing- an (“Mr. Robot’s” Portia Dou- ing than a conventional reboot, idyllic island (played by Fiji, in- ly fantastic and eventually, bleday) who tormented her in which explains why Sony would cidentally), before being ush- deadly. school. hand the keys to Blumhouse, the ered in to meet their host, the The movie exhibits promise at Gradually, though, the situ- reigning maestro of that genre, mysterious Mr. Roarke (Michael first too, if only because it’s hard ations conjured courtesy of di- and let them run with it. That Pena), who walks them through to anticipate where all this is rector/co-writer Jeff Wadlow seed of potential, however, sails the rules. going, in a “The Twilight Zone” (Blumhouse’s “Truth or Dare”) away on a tide of numbing stu- Their fantasy, he explains, kind of way. The lesson appears become more and more outland- pidity. will be “as real as you make to involve being careful what ish, and make less and less sense. A frantic woman races it,” in a locale where “anything you wish for -- a tried-and-true By the time an inkling of what’s through the jungle as the movie and everything is possible.” wrinkle of such fare. going on comes into focus, any begins, serving notice that this But they must see each expe - Gwen (Maggie Q), for exam- reasonable person would have isn’t grandma’s “Fantasy Island,” rience through to its conclu - ple, has the chance to undo a long since asked where and the escapist TV show that pre- sion, setting them on disparate choice that took her life in a when they can claim their lug- miered in 1978. adventures, which -- barring A scene from ‘Fantasy Island’ completely different direction, gage and disembark.

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Justin Bieber Tearfully Talks Jessica Britney Spears About ‘Protecting’ Billie Eilish Simpson spotted wearing Los Angeles opens up medical boot about Los Angeles inger Justin Bieber got emo- being inger Britney Spears tional while saying that he body- Swas recently seen Swants to “protect” young singer wearing medical boot just Billie Eilish as she continues to climb shamed days after her former co- up the success ladder. star Taryn Manning wrote Justin “Let her do her thing and if she ever needs Bieber Los Angeles a cryptic post about being me, I’m gonna be here for her,” said Bieber people (today) is very vulnerable “worried” for her. during an interview with Zane Lowe, reports people.com. inger Jessica Simpson has and very raw, but I can take own- Spears, who flaunted “But yeah, just protecting the moment because people spoken about being body- ership over her,” she said. her fit figure in a red crop take for granted encounters,” the singer added as Sshamed after photos of her She recently released her auto- top and white shorts, was he began to cry. in high-waisted denim “mom biography, “Open Book”, where wearing a medical boot on “Yeah, so, yeah, I just want to protect her,” jeans” at a music festival in 2009, she touched upon her relation- her left foot while on her he continued. “I don’t want her to lose it. went viral. ships, struggle with substance way to a tanning salon in I don’t want her to go through anything The 39-year-old told Stellar abuse and childhood trauma. Los Angeles, reports the- I went through. I don’t wish that upon magazine that it was a difficult There is also chapter in her sun.co.uk. anybody. If she ever needs me I’m just time and she was “heartbroken” memoir dedicated to her This comes a call away.” by the response to the photos, fat-shaming experience, titled: just days Eilish, who made history at the reports dailymail.co.uk. “Death by Mom Jeans”. after Man- Grammy Awards 2020 by becom- “I beat myself up over it. I was Talking about the experience ning ex- ing the youngest person ever to taking diet pills and pinching my on a TV show, she explained pressed win the four main categories (she fat until it bruised,” she said. that she was just a size four at her con- won five in total), shared a clip of “People were used to seeing the time. cern for Bieber’s emotional interview on me washing a car in a bikini as “This picture that circulated Britney, with Britney her Instagram page. Daisy Duke in ‘’The Dukes Of and went worldwide broke my whom she Spears The Bad guy singer also post- Hazzard’’,” she recalled. heart,” she said while promoting starred in “Crossroads” ed a throwback photo of herself She went on to say that she her memoir. in 2002. wearing a Justin Bieber T-shirt, has since changed and has “a lot “Not the picture necessarily, Manning captioned a and showed off her room at the of confidence in the woman I am but the caption. Like, all the cap- photo with Spears and time, with posters of the Baby today”. tions. I was taken down by the Zoe Saldana on Instagram: hitmaker. “The person I’’m presenting to world,” she said. “Not trying to get likes I could care less. I am wor- ried about my friend and SITUATION VACANT Mumbai co-star. Too many times Amanda Bynes shows off her we let one go a-stray and We are looking for a young ctress Disha ‘lover’ after engagement news never bother to poke our man to work in a coffee Patani is cur- heads around. ‘Not my shop. The ideal candidate Arently en- Los Angeles chair, not my problem’.” should be less than 25 joying the success of her latest She then apologised years, smart, energetic film “Malang”, and is also think- ctress Amanda Bynes re- for her comments after and pleasing and must ing of her future. She says she loves cently surprised her In- receiving backlash from be able to speak English. to experiment with roles and would Astagram followers with followers. Please forward resumes to like to do an action movie someday. her engagement announce- Almadani.engineering@ On Sunday, the “Baaghi 2” had ment. After keeping her hotmail.com. a chat session with her fans on fiance’s identity a se- James Bond back Twitter. She spoke about various cret, she has now things, including the kind of roles shared a photo in action in new she would like to do. with him. teaser of ‘No Time A fan asked her: “What are your During the TAEKWONDO CLASSES next projects? Can we see you in Valentine’s according to eonline. To Die’ Day holiday, the com. Los Angeles Ladies, let’s taekwondo! I’m Disha Patani: Look 33-year-old revealed “Lover,” she wrote on Ins- a mother, started training at forward to doing that she was engaged. “En- tagram, in which she shared a he new teaser of “No 55, when I’m getting weaker, an action film gaged to (the) love of my life,” photo of her beau smiling as he TTime To Die”, which joints creaking. Now feels she captioned her post, re- stood behind her. will see Hollywood star revitalized, have higher self- someday ports eonline.com. According to a source, the Daniel Craig as the suave esteem. Fortunely found a never seen before avatar?” In the image, she flaunted 33-year-old actress met Michael spy James Bond for the last very patient, black belt lady To which she responded her diamond ring. She also while she was in rehab and they time, promises a lot of ac- coach who has her own saying: “I look forward had her left hand placed on have been dating for about two tion. dojang (clean and posh gym) to doing an action top of her fiance’s, however, to three months. The high-octane 30-sec- in Seef. Classes for children film some- she kept his identity hidden. She updated her fans about ond clip also features Rami and gentlemen too. BD30/ day! On Saturday afternoon, her personal life after a long Malek, Ralph Fiennes, Lea month, 2/week, evenings, Overall, Bynes took to Instagram time. In the last few years, she Seydoux, Ana de Armas and weekends. See you, Mar I love to finally show off her had stepped out of the spotlight Lashana Lynch, reports dai- experimenting with my beau, who is to focus on other aspects of her lymail.co.uk. CONTACT roles and looking for- Paul Michael, career, as well as health. “James Bond,” Malek’s FACEBOOK ward to play some voice begins at DLQ Taekwondo Jins interesting the start of INSTAGRAM charac- the clip. dlqtaekwondojins ters.” Taapsee is no ‘Bollywood ki “License WHATSAPP to kill. I 33359476, 39944069 female Ayushmann Khurrana’ Mumbai could be humaare #Bollywood ki female speaking to Ayushmann Khurrana. #Saand- my own re- Daniel Craig CLASSIFIEDS aapsee Pannu is KiAankh #bestactress.” flection.” thrilled about shar- Taapsee replied to him saying: “Come on, Bond,” Fi- Ting the Best Actress “What about calling me bolly- ennes says with a look of (Critics) Filmfare Award 2020 wood ki pehli Taapsee Pannu.” intensity. “Where the hell WHAT TO DO AFTER EXAMS ??? with her “Saand Ki Aankh” co- Garg continued the conversa- are you?” KEY to success is Keep Educating Yourself star Bhumi Pednekar. But it’s tion and wrote: “Woh toh ho The teaser promises her witty reply to the hi! 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Bnl Titans edge Young Star TDT | Manama ohan Thyagarajan’s spin Arkhagha set to face Mdid the magic for Bnl Ti- tans as they defeated Young Star by 36 runs in CBA Division C 25 overs League. Titans won the toss and elected to bat first. They Gonzalez in Sweden scored a fighting total of 167 runs at the end of 25 overs. Jamsheer (30) was the top Manish - Hempel Paints KO artist Hashem Arkhagha returns against Diego Gonzalez at BRAVE CF 37 scorer. Atif took three wick- ets for Young Stars. Chasing the target, Young stars started TDT | Manama well as opener Chandrabhan (53) scored a half century. Mo- t will be nearly a year since BETTER han Thyagarajan’s magical 4 a vicious KO put the entire overs helped Titans to pull the Middleweight division on I KNOW victory towards them. Mohan notice, but Hashem Arkhagha Thyagarajan took five wickets is ready for his much-anticipat- for just 23 runs. Ibrar took two ed return to the BRAVE CF fold. wickets to help Titans to re- On April 18th, he will look to Hashem Arkhagha strict Young Stars for 131 runs Mohan Thyagarajan build on from his victory over and win the match by 36 runs. Jeremy Smith as he takes on ended a six-year-long Bnl Titans 167/7 (Jamsheer 171/8 (Saif 45, Imran 3/19) by Diego Gonzalez on the main hiatus to return to 30, Vijeesh 28, Atif 3/40) beat 1 wicket card of BRAVE CF 37, which takes fighting as he made Young Stars 131/10 (Chandrab- Royal Indians 172/10 (Arun place in Stockholm, Sweden, in his BRAVE CF debut in han 53, Mohan Thyagarajan 37, Shabir 3/20) beat Awali partnership with AK Fighting front of his crowd, at 5/23, Ibrar 2/22) by 36 runs Gents 168/9 (Akram 41, Rijo Championships. BRAVE CF 23 Phoenix CC 102/3 in 16.4 4/28) by 4 runs Hashem Arkhagha ended a overs (Suraj 37, Sukdev 2/23) Modest XI 214/6 (Rafeeq six-year-long hiatus to return to dous heart and was praised by beat FOG CC 101/10 (Anil 43, 80, Nabeel 30) beat Riffa Star fighting as he made his BRAVE Aliskerov himself. “The Silenc- Prakash 3/8, Sooraj 3/10) by 173/8 (Waqas 39, Ali 5/26) by CF debut in front of his crowd, er” has 35 professional bouts to 7 wickets 41 runs at BRAVE CF 23. The Jordanian his name and is looking for his Punjabi Boys 105/0 in 7.2 Royal Blasters 152/7 in 22 fans were treated to one of the first BRAVE CF victory against overs (Zahid 86) beat Honda overs (Akhil 44, Sudeesh 36, most breath-taking knockouts of Arkhagha. Bahrain 104/10 (Ali 24, Imran Mujtaba 2/14) beat Sprite CC the year, as he face-planted the BRAVE CF 37 will be headlined 2/9) by 10 wickets 150/10 (Asif 44, Vinod 4/26, tough Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith in by a monumental title fight, as Hempel Paints 189/3 in 22.2 Vijeesh 3/35) by 3 wickets the first round, with a perfectly world champion Jarrah Al-Se- overs (Manish 104, Bilal 40, LuLu 175/7 (Suneer 45, Sa- placed uppercut. and will now look to build him- Swedish Diego Gonzalez lawe defends his crown against Shiva 2/25) beat Union CC fran 3/22) beat Awali Cam - The stunning result meant self towards a title shot against is coming off a third-round super prospect Khamzat Chi- 185/10 (Shiva 41, Kamran 36) els 167/10 (Sanjay 48, Suneer “Cavaca” maintained his unde- a much more experienced op- loss against Ikram Aliskerov, maev in one of the biggest fights by 7 wickets 3/26) by 8 runs feated status, improving to 5-0, ponent. in which he showed tremen- of the year in mixed martial arts. Legends CC 213/5 (Abhi- NDC Bahrain 152/10 (Sam 34, jith 57, Nimesh 41, Shuhaib Upender 2/15) beat Pak Eagles 3/40) beat Patrick York 151/10 134/10 (Majid 36, Shehin 3/23) (Zohaib 52, Vijesh 4/33, Sabir by 18 runs 3/43) by 62 runs Sachi CC 252/6 (Sagar 94, Global Star 172/9 in 23.5 Ganesh 45) beat Lantern Lions Dybala, Cuadrado fire Juventus back top overs (S. Anwar 37, Adeel 36, 56/10 (Vikky 16, Ganesh 2/10) Umer 2/2) beat TISCA Stars by 196 runs AFP | Milan adrift of the leaders, before hosting Antonio Conte’s title aulo Dybala and Juan Cuad- rivals in the Stadio Olimpico Prado scored as Juventus re- later yesterday. Manchester City’s appeal may focus discovered winning form, beat- Cristiano Ronaldo was rest- ing 10-man Brescia 2-0 yester- ed for Sunday’s game in Turin, heavily on process of UEFA probe day to reclaim top spot in Serie but veteran defender Giorgio Reuters | Manchester fight to get the ban overturned. A before title rivals Inter Milan Chiellini returned after a long European soccer’s govern- and Lazio clash later. injury layoff. acing a costly and damag- ing body UEFA said on Friday Argentine forward Dyba- Captain Chiellini came on for Fing two-season ban from the club had committed “seri- la curled in a perfect free kick the final 12 minutes over five- European football, English ous breaches” of its Financial eight minutes before the break months after rupturing cruciate champions Manchester City Fair Play (FFP) regulations by after Brescia’s Florian Aye was ligaments in the right knee. will now turn to the Swiss- “overstating its sponsorship sent off for two yellow cards in Brescia goalkeeper Enrico based Court of Arbitration for revenue in its accounts and in quick succession. Alfonso went off after just 10 Sport (CAS) in an appeal that the break-even information Colombian Cuadrado tapped minutes following a knock to is likely to focus heavily on submitted to UEFA between in the second from close range the head, with substitute keep- procedure. 2012 and 2016.” after a Blaise Matuidi cross with er Lorenzo Andrenacci pulling The Premier League club’s UEFA will also issue a 30 mil- 15 minutes to go, as the cham- off some fine saves against the key players on the pitch may lion euro ($32.5 million) fine pions bounced back from last champions. Juventus’ Argentine forward Paulo Dybala shoots to score be the likes of Sergio Aguero, to City, who it said had “failed weekend’s shock defeat at Hel- Andrenacci smothered a sec- Raheem Sterling and Kevin De to cooperate in the investiga- las Verona. ond Dybala effort on the line break. Andrenacci beaten. Bruyne, but off it their line-up tion”, possibly contributing Juventus move three points minutes after the opener with Dybala missed the chance for Brescia fell to their fifth de- of British and Swiss lawyers to the harshness of its pun- clear of Inter Milan, with third- the Brescia ‘keeper also denying a second just before the final feat in seven games, as they sit will also be in focus as they ishment. placed Lazio third, four points Gonzalo Higuain just after the whistle, clipping the bar with second last in the table.

Students of Al Noor International School during Bahrain Sports Day celebration. The school has conducted various sports events with the active participation of students from Kindergarten till Grade 12. Al Noor International School Scouts and Girls Guide troop participated in a walk at Sitra Park. Students also participated in the Bahrain Sports Day celebrations organized by the Capital Governorate at Al Najma Club MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 16 Yavi sets new records with France win Winfred Yavi posts new Bahrain and Asian indoor records in women’s 3,000 metres

TDT | Manama by former Olympic and World champion Maryam Yusuf Jamal, BETTER ahraini long-distance spe- who had a time of 8:43.16. cialist Winfred Yavi posted Yavi also set a new Asian re - Bnew national and Asian in- cord, beating the previous bench- KNOW door records en route to winning mark of 8:41.34 registered by the women’s 3,000 metres at the Dong Yanmei of China. Meeting de l’Eure in France. Yavi won the race marginally Winfred Yavi finished The competition was a part of ahead of Quailyne Kiprop of Ethi- the European athletics season, opia who was the runner-up in the race in eight min- and it featured many top interna- 8:40.20, while another Ethiopian utes 39.63 seconds tional elite athletes from around in Tsigie Gebreselama came third France continued her impressive the world. in a distant 8:45.76. form so far this season in leading Yavi was a leading entrant Rounding out the top six were global events. She had previously heading into her race and she Zerfe Wondemagegn of Ethiopia won the six-kilometre women’s did not disappoint. in fourth, Roseline Chepngetich race for the second straight year She completed the distance in of the UAE in fifth and Beyenu at the Cinque Mulini cross coun- a winning time of eight minutes Degefa, also of Ethiopia, in sixth. try race, held in San Vittore Olo- 39.63 seconds, beating out 12 oth- Another Bahraini athlete was na, Italy about three weeks ago. er competitors. competing in the meeting, but The event, happening for the With her mark, Yavi shattered Mohammed Tiouli did not finish 88th time in 2020, was a part of the previous women’s indoor his run in the men’s 1,500m. the World Athletics Cross Coun- Yavi, left, looks to take the outside lane en route to her victory in the women’s 3,000m 3,000m Bahraini record held Yavi’s strong performance in try Permit series. Gnabry nets twice as Bayern regain top spot Man Utd visit is not AFP | Berlin

ermany winger Serge Gnab- about revenge, says Gry netted twice as Bayern Munich swept back to the top of the Bundesliga yesterday with a Chelsea’s Kante 4-1 away win at Cologne. After RB Leipzig had claimed Reuters | London top spot in Germany’s top flight for 24 hours with a 3-0 home ’Golo Kante says Chel- Man United were a win against Werder Bremen Nsea’s home clash with on Saturday, Bayern wasted no Manchester United on Mon- bit behind but now time in regaining first place in day is not about avenging an they have closed Cologne. opening-day hammering at the gap so it’s a big Bayern have won seven of Old Trafford but keeping their opportunity either their last eight league games, noses in front in the scrap for for us to keep them which includes last Sunday’s a Premier League top-four behind or for them goalless draw with Leipzig. finish. to close the gap Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea are still in fourth Kingsley Coman netted for Bay- spot but after only one win in more ern to add to Gnabry’s brace their last four league games, N’GOLO KANTE while Mark Uth, on loan from the gap over the clubs beneath Schalke, scored Cologne’s con- them has been steadily eroded. solation goal. Bayern Munich’s German midfielder Serge Gnabry (C) scores a goal They are just two points Kante said. Bayern were 3-0 up after 12 above fifth-placed Sheffield “It’s an important game for minutes as they blitzed the Co- the ball in the box to Mueller, created in Europe’s top five in double figures for touch- United while Tottenham Hot- both teams. We all know that logne defence. whose pass found Coman to leagues. es of the ball - three of his 10 spur can move within a point Man United at home is a very The Bundesliga’s top scorer beat Cologne goalkeeper Timo Gnabry then made it 3-0 when were picking the ball out of his of the Blues if they win at As- difficult game, especially af- Robert Lewandowski claimed Horn, making it 2-0 after only his shot gave Horn no chance on net. ton Villa yesterday. United are ter what happened in the first his 23rd league goal with clini- five minutes. it’s way into the bottom cor- Gnabry then fired wide, mid- six points behind. game but we don’t look at this. cal finishing after Thomas Mu- It was Mueller’s 14th assist ner to leave the home crowd fielder Joshua Kimmich hit the “ M a n “We just look forward be- eller’s pass put him in behind this season, leaving him second stunned. post and Mueller went close as United cause we want to keep the gap the defence on three minutes. only to Manchester City’s Kevin With 15 minutes gone, Horn Bayern kept up the pressure as were a and so that’s why we need to Lewandowski then moved de Bruyne, on 16, for chances was the only Cologne player it stayed 3-0 at half-time. bit be- win, not to get revenge.” hind It is a crucial period for but now Chelsea with United on Mon- day, then a home clash with Tottenham on Saturday before Sevilla held by rock bottom Espanyol to stay out of top four a Champions League last-16, first leg tie at home to Bayern AFP | Madrid on loan from AC Milan last Munich. month, cutting inside before Kante said the mid-season evilla missed the chance to firing inside Diego Lopez’s break has hopefully enabled Smove in to the La Liga top near post. Chelsea to re-charge for a final four yesterday as they drew 2-2 The Basque derby be - push. with rock-bottom Espanyol. tween Eibar and Real So- “I spent time with family The Andalusian outfit failed ciedad is awaiting a new and friends at home in Paris, to take advantage of fourth- date after being called off N’Golo just chilling,” the 28-year-old placed Atletico Madrid’s own on Saturday due to poor air Kante said. “It’s a nice thing, a new 2-2 draw at Valencia on Friday. quality. thing in the Premier League Sevilla stay fifth, level on 40 Sociedad were due to make and it’s good for the players. points with Diego Simeone’s the short journey to Eibar, an in- “We have come back and side who occupy the final dustrial town in a narrow valley, tried to get a good fitness, to Champions League place. for a 1500 GMT kick-off. be prepared for the next game Espanyol remain last, three However the Basque regional they because we need to make sure points from safety alongside Le- health department had recom- h a v e we get the three points. ganes, who earlier played out a mended that sports be avoid- closed “I believe we have the team Diego Carlos Santos Silva of Sevilla competes for the ball with Wu Lei of Espanyol goalless draw with Real Betis. ed in the area after a rock- the gap so to get what we want this sea- Lucas Ocampos headed Se- away side ahead when he slot- Youssef En-Nesyri as the Mo- slide on February 6 into the it’s a big op - son -- to finish in the top four, villa in front after 14 minutes ted home Espanyol’s second five roccan forward surged towards Zaldibar rubbish dump, portunity either get Champions League foot- before Adrian Embarba levelled minutes after the break. goal. about eight kilometres for us to keep them ball next season and why not the scores with a free-kick that However Victor Sanchez was Suso exploited Sevilla’s man (4.97 miles) from behind or for them to win a title as well. We have crashed through a poor wall. sent off for a second bookable advantage to score his first Eibar’s Ipurua to close the gap everything that we need in this China winger Wu Lei put the offence when he clipped over goal for the club since arriving stadium. more,” midfielder team.”