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Suspending House ‘unlawful’ Professor Jeffrey Sachs hails HRH Premier’s global initiatives London New York stressing matching visions and goals between the think tanks oris Johnson’s decision abinet Minister Moham- and the HRH the Premier’s Sus- Bto suspend Parliament med Al Mutawa yester- tainable Development Award for five weeks was unlaw- Cday met Columbia Uni- Committee. ful, the Supreme Court has versity Professor, Sustainable Professor Jeffrey David Sachs ruled. Development Centre director commended Bahrain’s strides Judges said it was wrong Jeffrey David Sachs. in all development fields and to stop MPs carrying out The meeting was attended progress in achieving the 2030 duties in the run-up to the by Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Sustainable Development Brexit deadline on 31 Oc- Khalifa, president of the award Goals, which reflect an ambi- tober. of His Royal Highness Prime tious vision to keep pace with The PM, who has faced Minister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- the global development. calls to resign, said he “pro- man Al Khalifa for Sustainable He commended HRH the foundly disagreed” with the Development, as well as Su - Premier’s global pioneering ruling but would “respect” preme Environment Council initiatives to encourage and it. (SEC) Chief Executive Officer motivate international work The Labour conference Dr Mohammed Mubarak bin and co-operation in the fields finished early following the Daina. Mr Al Mutawa, Shaikh Hussam and other members of the delegation with Prof Sachs. of sustainable development, ruling and MPs are return- Professor Sachs will be the stressing the importance of the ing to Westminster ready keynote speaker in the second tific institutions and think tanks Award represents an initiative the HRH the Premier’s Sus- award. for Parliament to reconvene edition of the forum “Bahrain’s in supporting Sustainable De- to encourage pioneering ide- tainable Development Award He also congratulated HRH on Wednesday. See Page 11 Shared Visions for Successful velopment Goals (SDGs), hailing as, projects and personalities Committee and the Sustainable the Premier after the United Future”, which will be held to- HRH the Premier’s keenness on who contribute to promoting Development Centre, towards Nations endorsed his initiative morrow at the UN headquarters promoting sustainable devel- sustainable development to achieving joint goals. and declared April 5 as the In- Impeachment in New York. opment. achieve societies’ welfare. He commended the role and ternational Day of Conscience, The minister commended the He said HRH the Premier’s The two sides discussed as- efforts exerted by the Sus - in a pioneering step that reflects inquiry against role of academic figures, scien- Sustainable Development pects co-operation between tainable Development Centre, his international standing. US Prez Trump New York

S Democrats have open Ua formal impeachment inquiry into President Don- ald Trump over claims that he sought political help from Ukraine. The price of protest The decision by top Dem- ocrat Nancy Pelosi follows growing demands from her Records show 85 killed in June crackdown, says Sudan rights body party. Mr Trump has denied im- lice and the paramilitary Rapid propriety but has acknowl- The opposition Support Force. edged discussing political • “These troops used maximum rival Joe Biden with the Forces of Freedom and force without giving any warn- Ukrainian president. Change said at least ing to those inside the sit-in No US president has ever 239 which was a peaceful and legal 127 demonstrators protesters were been removed from office were killed. wounded between June gathering,” Ismail said. by impeachment. 3 and 12 in Khartoum “What happened was a dan- Mr Biden has backed im- alone. gerous violation of the right to peachment proceedings un- • The military council life, and those involved should less the US president com- had insisted it had not face the court for this criminal plies with investigations ordered the dispersal offence.” into his conversation with of the sit-in, but had Ismail’s comments come just Ukraine’s leader. several days. two days after the country’s new ordered an operation But the Human Rights Com- Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to clear criminals mission said Tuesday that police set up a seven-member com - from a nearby area. records show 85 people were mittee to probe the crackdown killed in the crackdown. as demanded by the Forces of Khartoum A protester flashes the victory sign near the army headquarters, in Khartoum, Sudan. “Police record shows that Freedom and Change. 85 people were killed and 239 An earlier probe into the DON’T MISS IT on Tuesday. that shocked international ob- wounded between June 3 and 12 crackdown, conducted by the udanese police records Shortly before dawn on June servers. in Khartoum,” commission chief former military council that show 85 people were killed 3, gunmen in military fatigues The opposition Forces of Free- Hurriya Ismail told reporters in seized power after ousting long- Sin a crackdown on protest- raided a weeks long sit-in out- dom and Change said at least 127 Khartoum. time autocrat Omar Al Bashir, ers in June, fewer than reported side army headquarters in demonstrators were killed and She said the armed men who had found that members of the ‘Co-operation by protest leaders, the country’s Khartoum, shooting and beat- hundreds more wounded during dispersed the protest camp were Rapid Support Forces, were 02 key to global Human Rights Commission said ing protesters in an operation the crackdown that lasted for dressed in uniforms worn by po- involved in the crackdown. peace’ PATRIOTIC FERVOUR Bapco production levels 03 return to normal after Aramco Over 3.7 million enjoy Saudi National Day Season Riyadh attack Saudi women women. More than 6,800 season jobs film fireworks DID were created. Death sentence he five-day Saudi National Day as they Al Sheikh said visitors enjoyed more celebrations, which concluded light the than 700,000 spectacular firework salvos. convict’s sky marking Tyesterday evening, attracted more KNOW According to official statistics, more 04 appeal hearing than 3.7 million people to various events National than 4,200 buses transported visitors to adjourned organised across the Kingdom. Day to and from event locations. The chairman of the General Enter- commemorate This year more than 40 events took the unification 210 fils (includes VAT) tainment Authority, Turki Al Sheikh, More than 6,800 place between Sept 19 and 23. said that a workforce of 8,230 “happi- of the country These events ranged from festivals, ness makers,” 91 per cent of whom were as the season jobs were concerts, and fireworks, to youth fo - Saudis, contributed to the success of the Kingdom of created as part rums, accompanied by celebrations on Saudi Arabia, National Day Season. of National Day the streets as well as in public places in Riyadh. In the total workforce, some 23pc were celebrations. and squares. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 02

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received a delegation of members of Bahrain-Turkey Joint Military Committee headed by Brigadier Amit Yildiz, in presence of BDF Chief-of- Staff General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi. The BDF Commander-in-Chief praised the Bahraini-Turkish friendship ties and the cooperation in various fields including the sharing of expertise and military co-operation. Ambassador of Turkey to Bahrain Kemal Demirciler, and senior BDF officers were also present. ‘Co-operation key to global peace’ Targeting of Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities constitutes a dangerous and direct threat to global and regional security, says Speaker

Astana dangerous challenges currently cooperation, develop coordi- faced by the world, as it subverts nation in combating terrorism, peaker of the Council of global security, shakes peace pil- consolidate complementarity Representatives, Fawzia lars, undermines justice, targets and achieve security and sta - SZainal, has affirmed that individuals and countries and bility. Bahrain, under the wise leader- causes harm to peoples’ present During the same meeting, ship of His Majesty King Hamad and future, calling on the Inter- the First Deputy Chairman of bin Isa Al Khalifa, believes in national Community to assume the Shura Council, Jamal Mo- the importance of internation- its role in facing such a threat, hammed Fakhro, in his state- al co-operation as an essential using methods and mechanisms ment, asserted that the recent prerequisite for global stability. that would preserve peoples’ attacks on oil facilities in Saudi She pointed out that the King- right to life and security. Arabia pose a threat to global dom backs every internation- She affirmed that the targeting energy supplies, as well as to al efforts aimed at promoting of Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities international economic stabil- peace and harmony on the basis constitutes a dangerous and di- ity, calling on parliamentari- of respect for the international Ms Zainal along with Mr Fakhro speaks at the forum in Astana. rect threat to global and regional ans to rally together against law and the noble human values security, peace and economy, regimes, organisations and aiming to achieve prosperity for and international gatherings, to ad Global Centre for Peaceful building regional and interna- reiterating Bahrain’s full-fledged groups that exercise terrorism the entire humanity. spread awareness on the need Co-existence” which, she said, tional understanding and unify- support for sisterly Saudi Arabia at all levels. Speaking during the Fourth for concerted international ef- reflects HM the King’s sound ing efforts towards peace are the in the face of such attacks. He stressed the need to restore Meeting of Speakers of the Eur- forts to strengthen the pillars of vision on the importance of most effective means to achieve She highlighted the respon- confidence in the Middle East asian Countries’ Parliaments peace and stability and meet the supporting co-existence among the sustainable development sibility of Asian and European and encourage dialogue so as to titled “Greater Eurasia: Dia - aspirations of countries and peo- peoples and cultures, being the goals, as well as to face the caus- parliamentarians to intensify enhance co-operation among logue, Trust and Partnership”, ples for progress and prosperity. basic pillars for peace and sta- es of disputes and conflicts. their efforts and devise a more all countries and ensure more the speaker stressed that Bah- In this regard, she cited the es- bility. On terrorism, she stressed that effective strategy to enhance progress and prosperity for the rain strives, through all regional tablishment of the “King Ham- The speaker stressed that it is among the most serious and Asian-European parliamentary region’s peoples. KIMS brings quality care to Muharraq TDT | Manama

IMS Bahrain Healthcare (KBH) yesterday officially Kopened its fourth health- care institution in the Kingdom - KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre (KBMC) in Muharraq. Shaikh Mohammed bin Ab- dulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of Supreme Council of Health, inaugurated KBMC Muharraq at an event held at the Centre’s premises. He toured the facility along with officials from Ministry of Health and the Government and congratulated the KIMS’ Man- agement on their endeavours Shaikh Mohammed opens the KIMS facility in Muharraq. An artist’s impression of the proposed KIMS facility in Umm Al Hassam. of bringing quality healthcare closer to people. KIMS Bahrain Healthcare was Chief Executive Officer, KIMS also attended the event in addition ment issued. The 13 specialties include Kai Thamo Boekmann, Am- represented by - Dr M I Sahadul- Healthcare Group and Jacob to management and staff of KBH. KBMC Muharraq is equipped - Internal Medicine, Family bassador of Germany, Hideki la, Chairman and Managing Di- Thomas, Executive Director – Aptly located behind the new with 13 specialties, outpatient Medicine and General Practice, Ito, Ambassador of Japan, Anwar rector, KIMS Healthcare Group, Operations and Projects (GCC), Muharraq Central Market, the and emergency clinics, and facili- Gynaecology, Paediatrics, ENT, Habib Allah, Ambassador of Chi- Ahmed Jawahery, Chairman, KIMS Healthcare Group. multi-specialty centre aims at ties and services such as – endos- Cosmetology and Dermatol- na and Alfonso Ver, Ambassador KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre Top officials from insurance serving people in Muharraq, copy, physiotherapy, diagnostics, ogy, Ophthalmology, General of Philippines, also graced the and President, Royal Bahrain companies, corporates, communi- Arad, Busaiteen, Galali and be- radiology, pharmacy and optical surgery, Orthopaedics, Dental, occasion. Hospital, Dr Sheriff Sahadulla, ty leaders and social organisations yond, the hospital said in a state- outlets, the statement added. Urology, Cardiology and Gastro- enterology. Speaking on the occasion of First private rehabilitation service as KIMS, CLINEA sign $20m deal KBMC Muharraq’s launch, Dr M I Sahadulla, Chairman and Man- TDT | Manama mark the signing of the agree- aging Director of KIMS Health- ment. care Group said: “We are ex- IMS Bahrain Healthcare The event was attend by senior tremely happy to expand further (KBH) has come together officials from both the compa- in Bahrain with KBMC Muhar- Kwith Europe-based CLINEA The nies, namely – Dr M I Sahadulla, raq. Our healthcare institutions to provide long-term rehabilitation agreement Chairman and Managing Di- enjoy immense popularity and and post-acute care in Bahrain. signing rector, KIMS Healthcare Group, goodwill in Bahrain and we will A lease agreement was signed ceremony Ahmed Jawahery, Chairman, continue to build on our patient was held between KIMS and CLINEA, on KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre centric values and quality care.” at the Awal the occasion of KIMS’ completion and President, Royal Bahrain Since 2004, KIMS has been Ballroom in of 15 years of successful opera- Gulf Hotel Hospital, Dr Sheriff Sahadulla, spreading wellness through its tions in the Kingdom. yesterday. Chief Executive Officer, KIMS institutions namely – Royal Bah- The services will be provid- Healthcare Group and Jacob rain Hospital (RBH) in Salmani- ed through a $20 million new Al Hassam. dition, the facility will provide An event and a press confer- Thomas, Executive Director, GCC ya, KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre facility alongside the upcoming The 10-storey facility will have rehabilitation day care for 30 out- ence was held at the Awal Ball- Operations and Projects, KIMS (KBMC) in Umm Al Hassam and KIMS Bahrain Hospital in Umm 110 rehabilitation beds. In ad- patients (ambulatory). room, Gulf Hotel, yesterday, to Healthcare Group. RBH Medical Centre in Riffa (RB- HMC). WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 03 Bahrain reiterates support for Palestinian cause New York Deputy Premier, to State of Pales- Supreme Commander and First where security and prosperity pre- tine President Mahmoud Abbas. Deputy Prime Minister, and his vails for all. oreign Affairs Minister Shai- The minister also conveyed deep appreciation of the brotherly He reiterated the unwavering kh Khalid bin Ahmed bin the leadership’s wishes for good positions of the Kingdom of Bah- position of the Kingdom of Bah- FMohammed Al Khalifa con- health to the president and suc- rain and its unwavering support rain that supports the Palestinian veyed the greetings of His Majesty cess in his indefatigable efforts to for the Palestinian cause and the cause and brotherly Palestinian King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, achieve the legitimate rights of the rights of the Palestinian people. people’s right to have their own His Royal Highness Prime Min- brotherly Palestinian people. Shaikh Khalid affirmed the independent state on the borders ister Prince Khalifa bin Salman This came as President Abbas need for concerted regional and of June 4, 1967, with East Jeru- Al Khalifa and His Royal High- received the Minister of Foreign Shaikh Khalid holds talk with President Abbas. international efforts to help the salem as its capital, based on the ness Prince Salman bin Hamad Affairs at the headquarters of the brotherly Palestinian people re- two-state solution, Arab Peace In- Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy United Nations in New York. the Minister with conveying his the King, HRH Prime Minister gain their legitimate rights and itiative and relevant international Supreme Commander and First President Abbas entrusted sincere greetings of His Majesty and HRH Crown Prince, Deputy live in a stable prosperous region resolutions.

Derasat issues strategic report Bapco production levels return Manama he Bahrain Centre Tfor Strategic, In- ternational and Energy Studies (DERASAT) is- sued a strategic studies to normal after Aramco attack report entitled ‘Wom- en’s Participation in Information Technol- NOGA has activated contingency plans to tackle future disasters or accidents ogy in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2006-2010’, which was authored by The attacks on the researcher Dr Fatima • Al Subaie, an analyst processor and a major at the Directorate of oilfield, operated by Studies and Research Saudi Aramco, sparked a at DERASAT. huge fire, the Kingdom’s It highlights the sub- ject of women’s rep - interior ministry said. resentation in the field of information tech- Saudi Aramco has nology, by providing an emerged• from the overview of the roles September 14 attacks carried out by women in this field of work and on its oil facilities the overall numbers stronger than ever, represented, based on its CEO had said. the analysis of IT edu- Shaikh Mohammed speaks to reporters. The site of drone attack. cation and employment TDT | Manama data professions in the the readiness of Bapco to meet tribute to advancing the economy. importance of Saudi Arabia and its and a major oilfield, operated by Kingdom of Bahrain. the modern standards launched Saudi Aramco has emerged from oil industry.” Saudi Aramco, sparked a huge fire, The report reviewed ahrain Petroleum Compa- by the International Maritime Or- the September 14 attacks on its Nasser also commended Saudi the Kingdom’s interior ministry the main factors hin- ny’s (Bapco) production ganisation. oil facilities “stronger than ever”, Arabia’s civil defence forces, and said. dering the equal rep- Blevels have returned to “Bapco is preparing to cope with chief executive officer Amin Nas- heroic employees, who helped According to Reuters, threes resentation of women normal after Saudi Aramco re- the new market that needs clean ser told employees in a message, a in containing the damage of the sources claimed the assault had and the career ad - sumed pumping oil to the refinery and environmentally friendly fu- few days ago. attacks. disrupted output and exports, vancement of women through the joint pipeline, said Oil els, all of which have been careful- “The fires that were intended “We have another reason for with one source claiming five in the field of infor - Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin ly selected technologies. The pro- to destroy Saudi Aramco had an national pride and that is the great million barrels per day of crude mation technology as Khalifa Al Khalifa yesterday. ject is still in the process of being unintended consequence: they accomplishment the heroic em- production had been impacted – described in previous Speaking to reporters on the constructed and 30 per cent has galvanised 70,000 of us around a ployees, in support of civil defence nearly half the Kingdom’s output. studies that covered the sidelines of the Forum on Compet- been completed. It is on schedule mission to rebound quickly and teams, achieved in containing the A military spokesman for Yem- issue of women’s rep- itive Energy Systems, Shaikh Mo- and it is hoped that we will start confidently, and Saudi Aramco has damage from the sabotage at- en’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels resentation in the field hammed said National Oil and Gas operating in the next two years. ” come out of this incident stronger tacks,” he said. claimed responsibility for the of information technol- Authority (NOGA) has activated He pointed out that the produc- than ever,” said the message, re- Houthi rebels have claimed re- strikes, saying 10 drones had been ogy in general. the contingency plans regarding tion capacity after the expansion leased on the occasion of the Saudi sponsibility for the drone attack on deployed in the attack. The study also steps to be taken in the event of of the refinery will reach nearly National Day, to be celebrated on the world’s largest oil processing The Saudi-led coalition has touched on the role any disasters or accidents that may 400,000 barrels, pointing out that September 23. facility in Saudi Arabia which is launched airstrikes on Yemen’s women play in the Arab affect the oil sector in the future. Bahrain today is on the verge of Nasser added that the attacks vital to global energy supplies. northern Saada province, a Houthi world in political, eco- Shaikh Mohammed expressed many opportunities that will con- “cemented to the world the great The attacks on the processor stronghold, a Reuters witness said. nomic and social devel- opment. Dr Al Subaie stressed, “There is a need to Indonesia Independence Day marked highlight women in the field of information technology and provide them with the oppor- tunity to contribute in line with the level of education and profes- sional aspirations they have.” The paper also con- cluded with some rec- ommendations to en- hance the participation and role of women in The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Manama held a diplomatic reception to commemorate the nation’s 74th anniversary. The event was attended by around 300 invited guests, consisting of ambassadors the field of Informa- and diplomatic communities, representatives of the Bahrain’s government, stake holders, and members of Indonesian diaspora in the Kingdom. The event began with the playing of both countries’ national tion Technology in the anthem. It then continued with the remarks from the Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Nur Syahrir Rahardjo, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony. Many cultural shows were also held as part of the event. Kingdom.

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HRH Premier thanked by Chamber chairman Manama The BCCI Chairman praised Mr Nass extended on behalf of directives to give preference is Royal Highness Prime HRH the Premier’s directives to all BCCI Board members and the to Bahraini contractors in the Minister Prince Khalifa the Ministerial Committee for business community sincerest government’s construction pro- Hbin Salman Al Khalifa Financial, Economic and Fiscal I am hopeful that the thanks and gratitude to HRH jects, in line with the interna- received a cable from Chair- Balance Affairs to submit recom- next phase would the Premier for his unlimited tional trade regulations and the man of Bahrain Chamber of mendations in this regard. witness more co- support to the private sector Kingdom’s obligations. Commerce and Industry (BCCI) He stressed that the directives operation between and BCCI. The move is in line with HRH Sameer Abdullah Nass who had a positive echo in the pri- the government He expressed hope the next the Premier’s keenness to pro- thanked him for his directives vate sector and the contracting phase would witness more vide more support to Bahraini at the weekly Cabinet meeting and construction one, in par- and BCCI to further co-operation between the gov- companies. to study giving national contrac- ticular, commending HRH the promote the private ernment and BCCI to further The Ministerial Committee tors priority in the government’s Prime Minister’s farsighted vi- sector’s role in promote the private sector’s for Financial, Economic and construction projects, in tune sion and deep understanding of supporting the role in supporting the national Fiscal Balance Affairs was re- with the international commer- the need to provide a favourable national economy. economy. quested to submit the neces - cial systems and the Kingdom of climate for the business sector The Cabinet chaired by HRH sary recommendations in this MR NASS Bahrain’s commitments. to thrive. the Premier yesterday gave regard.

iGA launches govt Death sentence convict’s notifications eService appeal hearing adjourned on Bahrain.bh Indian man was allegedly strangled to death by the Sudanese national

TDT | Manama the Indian man was strangled “I went to his apartment be - to death after being beaten up. cause I wanted to advise him. he High Appeals Court During the hearing, the ac- He opened the door for me, and has adjourned the case of cused had told court that he I went to his apartment I entered inside. He locked the Ta Sudanese man accused committed the act “out of his because I wanted to door and attacked me. And I of murdering a drunk Indian love for Bahrain”. “I hate drunk- advise him. He opened responded in self-defence,” he national, until October 28, 2019. en men walking through the the door for me, and revealed. The convict was previously streets of Bahrain. The defendant then proceed- sentenced to death. “I didn’t have any relationship as I entered inside he ed with torturing the victim According to court details, the with the victim. I first saw him locked the door and before murdering him. To ma- 41-year-old suspect tortured his on the day of the incident at began attacking me. nipulate investigators, he is said victim to death while recording dawn and he was drunk. I was And I responded in self- to have written slogans on the the act on a camera, quite simi- talking with my Bahraini friends defence. walls of the apartment to frame lar to the ‘Islamic State’ killing. on the road and I stopped him. a particular sect in the murder DEFENDANT “The Sudanese national “I asked him about his reli- and walk free. chased the Indian man to his gion and Prophet Mohammed, The defendant, a medical apartment after confronting and because I love Bahrain and ran away.” engineering graduate, came to him on a street in Hoora,” the I don’t like to see drunken peo- The defendant came to know the Kingdom in search of a job. Prosecutors say. ple walking in public, I ordered the accommodation of his vic- According to court details, his A medical report stated that him to show me his ID. But he tim through one of his friends. sister works here as a doctor. TDT | Manama forts of Telecommunication Regularity Authority (TRA) nformation and eGov - and the role it plays in coor- ernment Authority (iGA) dinating with national tele- IDeputy Chief Executive, communications companies, RCO celebrates Saudi National Day eTransformation, Dr Zakareya to assist in this project by in- Ahmed AlKhaja announced viting citizens and residents by the launch of the Government SMS to register via the Nation- Notifications System (Noti- al Portal bahrain.bh starting fyMe) on the National Portal from next week. Bahrain.bh. Dr AlKhaja urged citizens The new service offers and residents to update their Bahrainis, residents, and GCC contact details by visiting the citizens a central platform to National Portal or through automatically receive official the link in SMS messages sent notifications related to their through the service to ensure government transactions via that notifications are received SMS and email instead of by on the correct mobile phone post. numbers. Dr AlKhaja highlighted the He noted that phone num- importance of this national bers and emails must be up to project and its role in raising date as the system will carry communication efficiency be- out an automatic confirmation tween the government and process prior to registration. public by keeping them se - To use the (NotifyMe) ser- curely and privately informed vice on Bahrain.bh, users can of their transactions. select ‘Register Contact De- The service will also signif- tails’ by the ekey or Identity icantly cut down on delivery Card. Once the login attempt timeframe and associated pa- is successful, the system will perwork and logistics, while request users to enter their reducing expenses and admin- mobile numbers and the One- istration work. Time Passwords (OTP) which He noted that the launch they will receive via SMS for is in line with the objectives the same mobile number en- of the Co-ordinating Com - tered. mittee, chaired by His Royal They can then click on the Highness, Prince Salman bin link which will email a confir- The Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) has celebrated Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown mation link and the registra- Saudi Arabia’s’ 89th National Day. All staff and Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- tion process will be success- customers as well as RCO’s sponsored children mander and First Deputy fully completed. participated in the activities including the hoisting of Saudi national flags decorating the organisation’s Prime Minister. iGA has been working on the premises. RCO Secretary-general Dr Mustafa Al Sayed It is also among several pro- technical preparations and congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques jects and national initiatives procedures required to launch King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown that have the support of the the NotifyMe Service, includ- Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Interior, Lt Gen ing adjustments in policy and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al updates to its contact infor- and the Saudi Royal Family and brotherly people. He Khalifa, which aim to devel- mation database mechanism, praised Saudi Arabia’s firm stances with the Kingdom op and automate government which receives notifications of Bahrain and support at all levels and in the various services, and offer them at the from other government en- fields, that confirms the close fraternal bonds and highest levels of quality to cit- tities and automatically for- shared destination between both brotherly leaderships, izens and residents. wards them to relevant parties governments and people. Dr AlKhaja praised the ef- via SMS or email. 05 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 world

Trump slammed for trolling Greta Thunberg New York and then on Fridays to spend the day outside Sweden’s parliament S President Donald with a sign labelled “School Trump stirred up fresh strike for climate”. Uoutrage on social media This is all wrong. In August, she crossed the At- Monday with a tweet mocking I shouldn’t be up lantic in a two-week journey on an impassioned speech made by here. I should be a sailboat to attend the climate 16-year-old activist Greta Thun- back in school on summit in New York. She refus- berg at the UN climate summit in the other side of the es to fly because of the carbon New York. ocean yet you all emissions caused by planes. Her voice shaking with emo- UN Secretary-General Anto- tion in an address that was the come to us young nio Guterres, who organised defining moment of the summit, people for hope. the one-day event to boost Thunberg accused world leaders How dare you?. the 2015 Paris Agreement to of betraying her generation by You have stolen combat global warming, had failing to act on rising emissions, my dreams and my warned leaders only to turn up repeating the words “how dare childhood with your if they came armed with con- you” four times. empty words crete action plans, not empty “You have stolen my dreams speeches. and my childhood with your “Nature is angry. And we fool empty words, and yet I’m one of ourselves if we think we can the lucky ones,” she said. “People THUNBERG, 16, SAID IN A VOICE QUA- fool nature, because nature al- are suffering. People are dying.” VERING WITH EMOTION ways strikes back, and around “She seems like a very happy the world nature is striking young girl looking forward to back with fury,” said Guterres, a bright and wonderful future. a former Portuguese prime So nice to see!” climate-skeptic Hours after her impassioned speech against world leaders for failing to act on climate change, Donald Trump described minister. Trump tweeted a few hours lat- Greta Thunberg as a ‘very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future’ Over the past year, Guterres er, alongside a clip of the speech. has called for no new coal plants The trolling of the teen activist of them attacking the US pres- Thunberg and Trump were passed by with his entourage. to be built after 2020, urged a -- who suffers from Asperger’s ident. briefly in the same small room Thunberg has become the worldwide strike on Friday. phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies syndrome, a mild form of autism “DonaldTrump picking on an as they arrived for the summit, global face of a growing youth Her struggle began quietly in and asked countries to map out -- racked up more than 16,000 innocent young girl is absolutely with video showing the teen movement against climate inac- August 2018 when she skipped how to achieve carbon neutrality responses in three hours, many disgusting!!” wrote one user. glowering at the president as he tion that mobilised millions in a school for the first three weeks, by 2050.

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French parliament to mull law to cut consumer waste Harry, Meghan make pitch for mental health on S.African tour Cape Town

rince Harry and his wife Meghan yesterday gave Pa royal boost to South The world produces more than 300 million tonnes of plastics annually, and there African surfers harnessing the are at least five trillion plastic pieces floating in our oceans, scientists say power of the waves to promote mental health in poor commu- to the lower house of parlia- nities. Paris ment, the National Assembly, Help through sport -- an issue where President Emmanuel famously close to the prince’s rance’s parliament yester- Macron’s government has a heart -- marked the second day Fday started debating leg- large majority. of their tour of southern Africa, islation seeking to move the The legislation would com- the first official trip by the Duke country closer to its ambition pel computer and cellphone and Duchess of Sussex since be- of a low-waste future, forcing repair shops to use sec - coming parents to baby Archie electronics firms to use sec- ond-hand materials, and oblige in May. ond-hand materials and cut- industries -- including manu- Buffeted by high winds, the ting down on plastic refuse. facturers of toys, building ma- couple chatted to members France, with its population terials, cigarettes and clean- of an NGO called Waves for of nearly 70 million, is a vora- ing products -- to manage the Change, which uses surfing cious consumer of natural re- waste these products generate to help stressed youngsters in sources, producing five tonnes as well as their packaging. Cape Town’s slums find positive of waste per person per year, The law would also com - thinking and calm. according to the environment pel manufacturers to provide “Nelson Mandela once said ministry. consumers, beginning in 2021, that sport has the power to The French Senate will be- with information on how their change the world,” said Them- Wind and smiles: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan meet members of Waves for Change. The group uses surfing to help gin three days of discussion newly-purchased product can baletu Mani, 24, one of the men- young people trapped in Cape Town’s slums get a different perspective on life on the bill before it is handed be repaired. tors who greeted the couple at Monwabisi Beach. sexes to benefit from donations body would feel honoured to tims of gender violence, which “So that’s what we do here, made by the public when Archie have a member of the royal fam- has gained epidemic propor- conquer the challenges through was born. ily in their home,” said Shaamie- tions in South Africa. sport.” Surfing-clad volunteers then la Samodien, 63, who cooked The family is to remain to - ‘Fallacy’ to say Amazon Eighty-year-old Wendy Perks invited the royal couple to join for them. gether until Wednesday, when and her daughters Jenny and them in a dance, followed by “We (are) used to cooking for Harry will travel alone to Bot- heritage of humankind Carol were among those who a brief session of meditation, big parties and family. So it’s no swana, Angola and Malawi. braved the winds to await the seated in a circle on the beach. effort. They tried koeksisters He will visit conservation and the lungs of the world,” he said. British royals. Annelissa Mhloli, a 24-year- (a traditional South African HIV prevention projects, and Bolsonaro then hit out at Wearing masks of the face of old surf coach, sat between Har- sweet) and apple crumble,” she a cleared minefield in Angola detractors, saying that while Harry’s grandmother, Queen ry and Meghan. said. through which his late moth- every country had problems, Elizabeth II, each had a camping “It was amazing because of The couple were also given er Princess Diana famously sensational reporting in the chair adorned with a string of how chilled and welcoming they flowers by handicapped chil- crossed in 1997. international media “aroused small British flags. were,” Mhloli said afterwards. dren and adults sitting along The duchess will remain in our patriotic sentiments.” “We are the biggest royal fans “They made me feel so com- the street in their wheelchairs. South Africa. She and Archie “Using and resorting to these in the world. We’ve been to Kate fortable.” The family arrived in Cape will reunite with Harry in Jo- fallacies, certain countries, in- and William’s wedding, we’ve The star of the visit -- little Town on Monday, immediately hannesburg next week, where stead of helping ... behaved in a been to Meghan and Harry’s Archie -- has so far been out setting the tone of their visit they will complete the tour and disrespectful manner and with wedding, the Queen’s jubilee of sight, to the chagrin of roy- with a show of support for vic- fly back on October 2. a colonialist spirit,” he said. and the Queen’s 90th birthday,” al-watchers. “They even called into ques- Jenny Perks said. The royal couple then toured tion that which we hold as a “We grew up with Princess Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap district, most sacred value, our sover- Diana, so we just love her boys. a predominantly Muslim area eignty.” She was the people’s princess. which draws tourists from the He also defended his record We love all the pomp and cere- world over for its neon-colour- on the treatment of indigenous mony. Proudly royal and proud- ed terraced houses and cobbled Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil, people and said many backed ly British, and South African.” streets. tells UN General Assembly that the him. She added: “We’re guessing They visited the Auwal Mas- Amazon rainforest is sovereignt “Some people both inside Meghan will have a pony tail jid, South Africa’s oldest mosque territory and outside Brazil, supported and jeans because it’s far too which was established in 1794 in by NGOs ... have insisted on windy for a dress.” the area, earlier known as the United Nations | United States treating and keeping our Indi- That prediction turned out Cape Malay district. ans as though they were real to be spot-on. The duchess “We welcomed the royal cou- razil’s far-right President cave men,” he said. emerged from a luxury 4x4 clad ple into the home of a family BJair Bolsonaro, who has Bolsonaro’s presence in New in black trousers and a denim that has been staying here for come under attack for wild- York has sparked several pro- jacket with a white blouse, many generations. We wanted fires that are raging in the Am- tests. while Harry wore dark trousers them to meet an ordinary Bo- azon, told the United Nations On Tuesday morning, some and a green shirt. Kaap family and get a feel for yesterday that the rainforest held a demonstration near the the tradition of the area and of is his country’s sovereign ter- UN, holding a giant puppet and Charity meals course taste our food. We are ritory. placards like “Bolsonaro, your The couple also saw the work happy that they came because “It is a fallacy to say that the hatred is not welcome here” of The Lunchbox Fund, which it creates awareness. It will at- Amazon is the heritage of hu- and “Bolsonaro, a threat to the provides nearly 30,000 meals to tract more tourists which we mankind, and a misconception Earth.” poor children each day. welcome,” said Osmand Sha- On Monday, the couple visited District Six museum, which documents the confirmed by scientists to say More were planned in front The charity is one of four or- boodien. expulsion of tens of thousands of non-white Cape Town residents during the that our Amazon forests are of his hotel this evening. ganisations chosen by the Sus- “It made us feel good, any- apartheid era Panther stolen from zoo after rescue from French rooftops Lille | France made to force locks and avoid last Wednesday as it roamed t appears to be France’s most security systems. rooftops in Armentieres after Icoveted cat: A black panther Zoo personnel are worried escaping through the window rescued from rooftops near the about the young panther’s of a private apartment believed northern city of Lille last week health, “which is rather delicate to have been its home. has been stolen from the zoo because he lacks strength,” the The panther’s owner is where it was taken after capture, mayor added, saying the animal thought to have escaped through officials said. was just a few months old and the same window, for fear of The feline was seized over- weighed between 25 and 30 kilo- being charged with illegally har- night from the zoo in Maubeu- grammes (55-66 pounds). bouring a wild animal. ge near the Belgian border, the The panther was going to Police have not located the city’s mayor, Arnaud Decagny, be transferred to a centre spe- fugitive owner, who could face said yesterday. cialised in rehabilitating wild charges of endangering the pub- “This animal was the only animals that had been domes- lic, which is punishable by up to target,” Decagny said, adding ticated. Zoo personnel are worried about the A black panther walking along the roof guttering of a building in Armentières, a year in prison and 15,000 euros that “considerable efforts” were Firefighters caught the cat young panther’s health northern France early evening on Sep 18 (Channel News Asia) ($16,500) in fines, Decagny said. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 06 07

French parliament to mull law Indonesian forest fires to cut consumer waste Harry, Meghan make pitch for 20,000 apply for chance to putting 10 million mental health on S.African tour children at risk: UN Cape Town ‘vent anger’ at HK leader Hong Kong rince Harry and his wife “You never under-estimate Meghan yesterday gave ong Kong’s embattled the young’s voice,” pro-democ- Pa royal boost to South leader said yesterday racy lawmaker Claudia Mo said. The world produces more than 300 million tonnes of plastics annually, and there African surfers harnessing the Hmore than 20,000 peo- “Many young people these are at least five trillion plastic pieces floating in our oceans, scientists say power of the waves to promote ple have applied to take part in days are very mature-minded mental health in poor commu- a dialogue session with her and and they knew perfectly what to the lower house of parlia- nities. “vent their anger” at the govern- they are thinking... and what a Paris ment, the National Assembly, Help through sport -- an issue ment after three months of huge civilised society should be.” where President Emmanuel famously close to the prince’s pro-democracy protests. The protests were initially rance’s parliament yester- Macron’s government has a heart -- marked the second day It is the government’s first against a bill that would have Fday started debating leg- large majority. of their tour of southern Africa, attempt to reach out to the pro- allowed extradition to China, islation seeking to move the The legislation would com- the first official trip by the Duke testors since millions took to the but have snowballed into wider country closer to its ambition pel computer and cellphone and Duchess of Sussex since be- streets in the biggest challenge calls for democracy and police of a low-waste future, forcing repair shops to use sec - coming parents to baby Archie to China’s rule since the city’s accountability in the semi-au- Indonesian children get a dose of oxygen from a Red Cross volunteer. UNICEF says the forest fires are puttling nearly 10 million children at risk from the electronics firms to use sec- ond-hand materials, and oblige in May. handover from Britain in 1997. tonomous city. toxic air ond-hand materials and cut- industries -- including manu- Buffeted by high winds, the Hong Kong Chief Executive Video emerged over the ting down on plastic refuse. facturers of toys, building ma- couple chatted to members Carrie Lam said Thursday’s weekend of officers kicking a from UNICEF. France, with its population terials, cigarettes and clean- of an NGO called Waves for meeting would be an opportuni- detained man wearing a yellow Jakarta “Every year, millions of chil- of nearly 70 million, is a vora- ing products -- to manage the Change, which uses surfing ty for people to have their voices shirt in an alley. dren are breathing toxic air cious consumer of natural re- waste these products generate to help stressed youngsters in heard but some protesters said At a press conference Mon- ndonesian forest fires are that threatens their health and sources, producing five tonnes as well as their packaging. Cape Town’s slums find positive they were not interested as their day a senior police officer Iputting nearly 10 million causes them to miss school -- of waste per person per year, The law would also com - thinking and calm. demands are already clear. suggested it was not clear the children at risk from air pol- resulting in lifelong physical according to the environment pel manufacturers to provide “Nelson Mandela once said “We have promised that par- “yellow object” was a man and lution, the United Nations and cognitive damage.” ministry. consumers, beginning in 2021, that sport has the power to ticipants from different back- claimed the video might have warned yesterday, as scientists Thousands of schools have The French Senate will be- with information on how their change the world,” said Them- Wind and smiles: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan meet members of Waves for Change. The group uses surfing to help ground, with different politi- been doctored, sparking ridicule said the blazes were releasing been closed across Indonesia young people trapped in Cape Town’s slums get a different perspective on life gin three days of discussion newly-purchased product can baletu Mani, 24, one of the men- cal stands could express their Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said 150 people would be chosen at online. vast amounts of greenhouse due to poor air quality, with on the bill before it is handed be repaired. tors who greeted the couple at opinions freely, even vent their random from the more than 20,000 who have applied to take part in the Higher resolution footage of gases. millions of youngsters missing Monwabisi Beach. sexes to benefit from donations body would feel honoured to tims of gender violence, which anger,” Lam said. dialogue session with her the same incident shows a man The fires have been spew- classes. “So that’s what we do here, made by the public when Archie have a member of the royal fam- has gained epidemic propor- While thousands have ap - on the ground, surrounded by ing toxic haze over Southeast Schools were forced to shut conquer the challenges through was born. ily in their home,” said Shaamie- tions in South Africa. plied, just 150 people will be Hong Kong has entered a 17th and asked “how well can chil- police, one of whom kicked him. Asia in recent weeks, closing across Malaysia last week as sport.” Surfing-clad volunteers then la Samodien, 63, who cooked The family is to remain to - chosen at random to attend the week of political unrest which dren understand the current Police have repeatedly denied schools and airports, with peo- dense smog from its neighbour ‘Fallacy’ to say Amazon Eighty-year-old Wendy Perks invited the royal couple to join for them. gether until Wednesday, when two-hour session with Lam, and seen hundreds of rallies, some of political issues?” using excessive force and Lam ple rushing to buy face masks clouded the skies, while Singa- and her daughters Jenny and them in a dance, followed by “We (are) used to cooking for Harry will travel alone to Bot- protest equipment such as um- which ended in violent clashes “Here I need to urge parents, insisted they had exercised re- and seek medical treatment for pore was also shrouded in haze heritage of humankind Carol were among those who a brief session of meditation, big parties and family. So it’s no swana, Angola and Malawi. brellas, helmets and gas masks between police and protestors. teachers and principals must straint. respiratory ailments. during the weekend’s Formula braved the winds to await the seated in a circle on the beach. effort. They tried koeksisters He will visit conservation and will not be allowed. More than 1,500 people have let children know that political “The fact that over three Jakarta has deployed tens One motor race. the lungs of the world,” he said. British royals. Annelissa Mhloli, a 24-year- (a traditional South African HIV prevention projects, and “I hope the community dia- been arrested, the youngest problems are not that simple,” months, we have not seen ma- of thousands of personnel Air quality had however im- Bolsonaro then hit out at Wearing masks of the face of old surf coach, sat between Har- sweet) and apple crumble,” she a cleared minefield in Angola logue could be held in a peace- aged 12. Lam added. jor fatalities in Hong Kong, by and water-bombing aircraft proved in Malaysia and Sin- detractors, saying that while Harry’s grandmother, Queen ry and Meghan. said. through which his late moth- ful, rational and calm environ- Lam said she felt “heart-ache” Her remarks drew criticism world standard ... it is quite re- to tackle the slash-and-burn gapore Tuesday, and the skies every country had problems, Elizabeth II, each had a camping “It was amazing because of The couple were also given er Princess Diana famously ment,” Lam said. seeing children being arrested from opposition legislators. markable,” Lam said. blazes set to clear agricultural were clearer. sensational reporting in the chair adorned with a string of how chilled and welcoming they flowers by handicapped chil- crossed in 1997. land. The fires are an annual There have been a series of international media “aroused small British flags. were,” Mhloli said afterwards. dren and adults sitting along The duchess will remain in problem but this year are the wildfire outbreaks worldwide, our patriotic sentiments.” “We are the biggest royal fans “They made me feel so com- the street in their wheelchairs. South Africa. She and Archie worst since 2015 due to dry from the Amazon to Australia, “Using and resorting to these in the world. We’ve been to Kate fortable.” The family arrived in Cape will reunite with Harry in Jo- weather. and scientists are increasingly fallacies, certain countries, in- and William’s wedding, we’ve The star of the visit -- little Town on Monday, immediately hannesburg next week, where NASA in megadeal with Lockheed for moon mission Almost 10 million people un- worried about their impact on stead of helping ... behaved in a been to Meghan and Harry’s Archie -- has so far been out setting the tone of their visit they will complete the tour and Washington der 18 -- about a quarter below global warming. disrespectful manner and with wedding, the Queen’s jubilee of sight, to the chagrin of roy- with a show of support for vic- fly back on October 2. decade, demonstrating NASA’s Space Agency. Orion capsules five -- live in the areas worst The Copernicus Atmos - a colonialist spirit,” he said. and the Queen’s 90th birthday,” al-watchers. commitment to establishing must also be reusable at least affected by fires on Indonesia’s phere Monitoring Service, part “They even called into ques- Jenny Perks said. The royal couple then toured ASA on Monday earmarked a sustainable presence at the once. Sumatra island and the coun- of the EU’s Earth observation tion that which we hold as a “We grew up with Princess Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap district, Nalmost $3 billion to Lock- Moon to bring back new knowl- In addition to the capsule that try’s part of Borneo island, the programme, said this year’s most sacred value, our sover- Diana, so we just love her boys. a predominantly Muslim area heed Martin to build three Ori- edge and prepare for sending will orbit around the Moon at- UN children’s agency UNICEF Indonesian fires were releas- eignty.” She was the people’s princess. which draws tourists from the on capsules, to allow US astro- astronauts to Mars,” said NASA tached to a mini-station (the said. Small children are espe- ing almost as much carbon di- He also defended his record We love all the pomp and cere- world over for its neon-colour- nauts to return to the moon by Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Gateway), NASA asked the aer- cially vulnerable due to un- oxide into the atmosphere as on the treatment of indigenous mony. Proudly royal and proud- ed terraced houses and cobbled 2024. NASA believes that ordering in ospace sector at the end of July developed immune systems blazes in 2015, the worst for Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil, people and said many backed ly British, and South African.” streets. The megadeal calls for a first groups of three capsules -- up to propose detailed vehicle pro- while babies born to mothers two decades. tells UN General Assembly that the him. She added: “We’re guessing They visited the Auwal Mas- phase including three capsules der three more capsules during to a dozen are now envisaged jects to land two astronauts on exposed to pollution during From the start of August to Amazon rainforest is sovereignt “Some people both inside Meghan will have a pony tail jid, South Africa’s oldest mosque for $2.7 billion, for Artemis mis- fiscal year 2022 for missions VI -- should help it save money. the Moon by 2024, including the pregnancy may have low birth September 18, the fires emitted territory and outside Brazil, supported and jeans because it’s far too which was established in 1794 in sions III to V -- to take astro - to VIII, for a total of $1.9 billion, The service module -- the part first woman. weights and be delivered early, about 360 megatonnes of the by NGOs ... have insisted on windy for a dress.” the area, earlier known as the nauts back to the moon. said a NASA statement. Six other of the ship that has the main For now, the Artemis program they said. greenhouse gas, compared to United Nations | United States treating and keeping our Indi- That prediction turned out Cape Malay district. Each capsule can carry four capsules can be ordered later. elements to keep astronauts is running behind schedule, “Poor air quality is a severe 400 megatonnes over the same ans as though they were real to be spot-on. The duchess “We welcomed the royal cou- astronauts. “This contract secures Orion alive during their flight -- is the mainly because of the construc- and growing challenge for In- period four years ago, the ser- razil’s far-right President cave men,” he said. emerged from a luxury 4x4 clad ple into the home of a family The space agency plans to or- production through the next responsibility of the European tion delays. donesia,” said Debora Comini vice said. BJair Bolsonaro, who has Bolsonaro’s presence in New in black trousers and a denim that has been staying here for come under attack for wild- York has sparked several pro- jacket with a white blouse, many generations. We wanted fires that are raging in the Am- tests. while Harry wore dark trousers them to meet an ordinary Bo- azon, told the United Nations On Tuesday morning, some and a green shirt. Kaap family and get a feel for yesterday that the rainforest held a demonstration near the the tradition of the area and of Charity meals Old lady discovers Renaissance masterpiece in her kitchen is his country’s sovereign ter- UN, holding a giant puppet and course taste our food. We are ritory. placards like “Bolsonaro, your The couple also saw the work happy that they came because “It is a fallacy to say that the hatred is not welcome here” of The Lunchbox Fund, which it creates awareness. It will at- French town of Compiegne, Amazon is the heritage of hu- and “Bolsonaro, a threat to the provides nearly 30,000 meals to tract more tourists which we The painting is who had it hanging between her mankind, and a misconception Earth.” poor children each day. welcome,” said Osmand Sha- On Monday, the couple visited District Six museum, which documents the • kitchen and her sitting room. confirmed by scientists to say More were planned in front The charity is one of four or- boodien. expulsion of tens of thousands of non-white Cape Town residents during the thought to be part It was directly above a hot- that our Amazon forests are of his hotel this evening. ganisations chosen by the Sus- “It made us feel good, any- apartheid era of a large diptych plate for cooking food. dating from 1280 when The painting is thought to KNOW WHAT Cimabue painted eight be part of a large diptych dat- ing from 1280 when Cimabue scenes depicting Christ’s painted eight scenes depicting The painting will now go passion and crucifixion Christ’s passion and crucifixion. under the hammer at the Panther stolen from zoo after rescue from French rooftops Two other scenes from the Acteon auction house in Lille | France Paris work hang in the National Gal- Senlis, north of Paris, on made to force locks and avoid last Wednesday as it roamed lery in London -- “The Virgin t appears to be France’s most security systems. rooftops in Armentieres after n early Renaissance mas- and Child with Two Angels” October 27 Icoveted cat: A black panther Zoo personnel are worried escaping through the window Aterpiece by the Florentine -- and the Frick Collection in rescued from rooftops near the about the young panther’s of a private apartment believed master Cimabue has been dis- New York (“The Flagellation of northern city of Lille last week health, “which is rather delicate to have been its home. covered in an old lady’s kitchen Christ”). to be valued. has been stolen from the zoo because he lacks strength,” the The panther’s owner is in a town near Paris, art experts The scene in the National Gal- Early Renaissance art was where it was taken after capture, mayor added, saying the animal thought to have escaped through said Monday. lery was also lost for centuries, hugely influenced by Byzantine officials said. was just a few months old and the same window, for fear of “Christ Mocked”, by the and only found when a British art, which is still produced in a The feline was seized over- weighed between 25 and 30 kilo- being charged with illegally har- 13th-century artist who taught aristocrat was clearing his an- similar style today on a back- night from the zoo in Maubeu- grammes (55-66 pounds). bouring a wild animal. Giotto, is estimated to be worth cestral seat in Suffolk. ground of gold paint. ge near the Belgian border, the The panther was going to Police have not located the between four and six million It was given to the nation in However, tests using infrared city’s mayor, Arnaud Decagny, be transferred to a centre spe- fugitive owner, who could face euros ($4.3 million $6.6 million), 2000. light found that there was “no said yesterday. cialised in rehabilitating wild charges of endangering the pub- according to the Old Masters The French painting’s elderly disputing that the painting was “This animal was the only animals that had been domes- lic, which is punishable by up to specialists Turquin. owner thought it was just a rath- done by the same hand” as other target,” Decagny said, adding ticated. Zoo personnel are worried about the A black panther walking along the roof guttering of a building in Armentières, a year in prison and 15,000 euros They said the work was owned er old religious icon when she known works by Cimabue, said that “considerable efforts” were Firefighters caught the cat young panther’s health northern France early evening on Sep 18 (Channel News Asia) ($16,500) in fines, Decagny said. by an old lady in the northern The painting has been attributed to the late 13th century Florentine artist Cenni di Pepo also known as Cimabue took it to her local auctioneers art expert Eric Turquin. A FAILURE IS NOT ALWAYS A MISTAKE, IT MAY SIMPLY BE QUOTE THE BEST ONE CAN DO UNDER OF THE THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE REAL DAY MISTAKE IS TO STOP TRYING. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 B. F. SKINNER

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ince the foundation of the UAE is all set UAE Space Agency a little Smore than five year ago, we have been rigorously preparing for this special moment – the launch to take a big of the first Emirati astronaut into space. It is both a historic achieve- ment and the marker of the UAE’s next phase of space exploration and bold step and scientific excellence. Today at 5.56pm UAE time, Haz- za Al Mansouri will be launched to the International Space Sta- into space tion (ISS), making ours the 19th country to do so and the 38th to participate in a human spaceflight mission. Mr Al Mansouri will stay Hazza Al Mansouri’s launch to on the station for an eight-day space expedition as part of the ISS will provide inspiration to UAE Astronaut Programme. As he departs the Earth’s at- Middle East youth, while his mosphere from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Mr findings will contribute to long- Al Mansouri will be propelled term objective of establishing not only into space, but also into history – serving forever as an human settlements on Mars inspiration to all Emiratis and young people throughout the Middle East. While aboard the ISS, he will participate in five vid- eo calls with youngsters as well as the wider public. He will answer questions about his journey, life aboard the space station and the various experiments that he will be conducting. This direct communication From left, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, and US astronaut Jessica Meir, members of the main crew to the International Space Station (ISS), pose during a between Mr Al Mansouri and news conference in Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. young Emiratis will not only motivate the next generation of change. dream of establishing the UAE as the ISS, he will conduct and mon- space pioneers but highlight the The UAE leadership’s inter- an international leader in space, itor 16 biological, physical and importance of investing in space est in space science dates back humanity’s final frontier. geological experiments in the science and exploration as means to the mid-1970s, when Sheikh Mr Al Mansouri’s mission will microgravity environment. The to accelerating our nation’s devel- Zayed, the Founding Father, met pave the way for future genera- results of his work will then be opment. It will also contribute to three Apollo 17 astronauts and tions to explore space, conduct compared with replicated ex- humanity’s efforts to address the declared to the entire world that advanced scientific experimen- periments performed back home. Earth’s most pressing challenges there is no limit to his country’s tation and collaborate with na- This will not only advance the in food security, energy efficiency, ambition. We are today one step tions from around the world to UAE’s scientific and research ca- resource utilisation, and climate closer to realising Sheikh Zayed’s improve life on Earth. Aboard pabilities but provide new data

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SIMON WALDMAN to the situation in Idlib, as evi- denced during last week’s sum- ast week Turkish Presi - mit in Ankara, is also adding fuel dent Recep Tayyip Erdo- to the fire. A continued assault Lgan spoke of his intention on Idlib, plus the increasingly to resettle millions of Syrian ref- hostile environment in Turkey, ugees in the “safe zone” under has contributed to a marked in- discussion between Turkey and crease in refugees willing to take the US. The zone is set to run sev- the treacherous voyage across History eral kilometres deep into Syria’s the Aegean Sea from Turkey to side of the border to the east of Greece and then elsewhere in teaches the Euphrates. Europe. It was not the first time that Even though the last thing Eu- us that Mr Erdogan had announced such rope wants is another refugee resettlement plans. Although the crisis, Mr Erdogan’s idea of set- tampering US and Europe have been large- tling millions of refugees in the ly silent about the matter, they so-called safe zone should ring with the should be very concerned. Mr alarm bells. Erdogan has said that he wants The plan cannot be brushed demographics either additional European fi- aside as mere bluster. There is nance to continue hosting Syrian already a precedent. In recent of a given refugees in Turkey or backing for weeks there were credible re - his safe zone resettlement plan, ports of hundreds of Syrians be- area never else he will “open the gates” for ing rounded up and taken on a works refugees to enter Europe. 1,000-mile bus ride from Istan- The presence of Syrian ref - bul back to Syria. ugees in Turkey is becoming a It is estimated that Turkey has political liability for Mr Erdogan resettled more than 300,000 Syr- and his ruling Justice and De - ian refugees in Afrin and other velopment Party (AKP). Turkey parts of Syria captured from the is in the midst of its most seri - Kurdish-led People’s Protection ous economic crisis in decades Units, or YPG, by Turkish-backed and across the country there is forces after their 2016 interven- alter the Kurdish nature of that been fighting since the 1980s. in the north, especially in zones widespread resentment towards tion. part of Syria. Tampering with the delicate close to the Turkish border east Turkey’s 3.6 million Syrian refu- Make no mistake: Mr Erdo - Ankara thinks this will help ethnic demographic balance of of the Euphrates. Many Kurds gees, even resulting in outbreaks gan’s resettlement plan is not a its battle against the YPG, which Kurdish regions of Syria harkens were deprived of citizenship and of violence. humanitarian effort to solve a Turkey claims is the Syrian off- back to the dark days of Baathist others were deemed “unregis- The inability of the Astana refugee crisis. It is not only an shoot of the separatist Kurdistan rule. During the 1960s and 1970s, tered persons”. This denied them talks and the all-but-defunct Ge- attempt to offload refugees from Workers Party (PKK) it deems a the regime instigated a policy of the right to own property and neva process to find a solution Turkey but designed to radically terrorist organisation and has resettling Arabs to Kurdish areas many thousands were forcibly

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DR AHMAD AL FALASI The UAE leadership’s interest in space science Wide Angle ince the foundation of the dates back to the mid- Business models: 21st century’s UAE is all set UAE Space Agency a little more than five year ago, we 1970s, when Sheikh Zayed, TOP S the Founding Father, met against 19th century’s have been rigorously preparing for this special moment – the launch three Apollo 17 astronauts to take a big of the first Emirati astronaut into and declared to the entire TWEETS4 space. It is both a historic achieve- world that there is no limit ment and the marker of the UAE’s to his country’s ambition. next phase of space exploration 01 and bold step and scientific excellence. Today at 5.56pm UAE time, Haz- za Al Mansouri will be launched to the International Space Sta- JOEL INDRUPATI into space tion (ISS), making ours the 19th country to do so and the 38th to participate in a human spaceflight n 1841, an Englishman convinced a railway company Hazza Al Mansouri’s launch to mission. Mr Al Mansouri will stay examine the potential for planting S President: He (PM to run a special train, between Leicester and Lough- on the station for an eight-day them in a Martian environment. UModi) is a great gen- Iborough, for a large group of people. space expedition as part of the He will also participate in exer- tleman & a great leader. It was probably the first-ever publicly-advertised ex- ISS will provide inspiration to UAE Astronaut Programme. cises to measure time perception I remember India before cursion train in England. As he departs the Earth’s at- in microgravity. was very torn. There was a Trains were still very new at that time. And so was Middle East youth, while his mosphere from the Baikonur As the first astronaut from the lot of dissention,fighting & people’s fascination, to travel. Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Mr Arab region to participate in such he brought it all together. So, within three years, by 1844, this man was organising findings will contribute to long- Al Mansouri will be propelled research, Mr Al Mansouri will Like a father would bring affordable excursions – or sightseeing tours – by negoti- term objective of establishing not only into space, but also into bring back enormous amounts it together. Maybe he is the ating good deals with railway companies. history – serving forever as an of data and be able to share his Father of India. We’ll call Then, during the Paris Exposition of 1855, he went a human settlements on Mars inspiration to all Emiratis and experiences with new audiences. him the Father of India step further. He took many travel enthusiasts by ship, young people throughout the His findings will contribute to @ANI out of a balmy Britain, across the channel, to see a fas- Middle East. While aboard the our long-term objective of es - cinating France. ISS, he will participate in five vid- tablishing human settlements 02 Next year, in 1856, he was leading a big group of Britons eo calls with youngsters as well as on Mars. on their first Grand Tour of Europe. the wider public. He will answer While being aboard the ISS, he Such was the enthusiasm of this man that he took up questions about his journey, life will provide a detailed tour of the ticketing agencies, employed tour guides, made deals aboard the space station and the station in Arabic so that speakers with hotels and soon his business boomed. various experiments that he will of the language – from all walks of With his son joining him soon, our man Thomas Cook be conducting. life – can experience his journey made his company into one of the busiest businesses in This direct communication From left, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, and US astronaut Jessica Meir, members of the main crew to the International Space Station (ISS), pose during a as if they were with him. Britain. And he was soon organising tours all across the between Mr Al Mansouri and news conference in Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Mr Al Mansouri’s mission is he legend Amitabh globe. young Emiratis will not only a historic achievement for the TBachchan who en- But, sadly, this week, the journey of this iconic 178-year- motivate the next generation of change. dream of establishing the UAE as the ISS, he will conduct and mon- and materials to be incorporated gravity on the growth of cells, UAE and the entire Arab world. tertained and inspired for old company, called Thomas Cook, suddenly came to a space pioneers but highlight the The UAE leadership’s inter- an international leader in space, itor 16 biological, physical and into curriculums at institutions microorganisms and genes, seed There may only be two other 2 generations has been grinding halt, as it announced its bankruptcy. importance of investing in space est in space science dates back humanity’s final frontier. geological experiments in the of higher education across the germination rates, fungi, algae, people accompanying him in the selected unanimously Of course, the company is no longer owned by his science and exploration as means to the mid-1970s, when Sheikh Mr Al Mansouri’s mission will microgravity environment. The nation, driving the sector forward antibiotics on bacteria, and basic Soyuz rocket, including Russian for #DadaSahabPhalke grandchildren or family, but it is a very tragic end for the to accelerating our nation’s devel- Zayed, the Founding Father, met pave the way for future genera- results of his work will then be and better preparing the students chemical reactions in space. He commander Oleg Skripochka and award. The entire coun- once reputed company. And, sadly, it is taking down with opment. It will also contribute to three Apollo 17 astronauts and tions to explore space, conduct compared with replicated ex- of tomorrow to meet future chal- will monitor and conduct tests American astronaut Jessica Meir. try and international it, many of its stakeholders. humanity’s efforts to address the declared to the entire world that advanced scientific experimen- periments performed back home. lenges. on the palm seeds that were sent But there is little doubt that he community is happy. 600,000 customers of Thomas Cook Earth’s most pressing challenges there is no limit to his country’s tation and collaborate with na- This will not only advance the The experiments that he will to the ISS in July to observe the will be carrying with him the My heartiest Congratu- are now stranded in different places in food security, energy efficiency, ambition. We are today one step tions from around the world to UAE’s scientific and research ca- conduct aboard the ISS include seeds’ behaviour, their ability to prayers and dreams of millions lations to him. @naren- Today’s traveller on the globe. And Britain is trying to resource utilisation, and climate closer to realising Sheikh Zayed’s improve life on Earth. Aboard pabilities but provide new data studying the effect of micro - absorb water in zero gravity and around the world. dramodi @SrBachchan is a very fly back 150,000 of its citizens from @PrakashJavdekar wherever they are. knowledgeable Germany is trying to help its 140,000 one. He can quickly travellers abroad too. And, importantly, 03 see pictures, it has at one stroke rendered 21,000 read reviews, employees jobless. Erdogan’s plan for Syrian refugees will only lead to more violence and suffering understand maps, It brings us to an important question. Why do great companies fall this way? and discuss with The answer is simple. Large global strangers online companies are not quick to adapt to SIMON WALDMAN to the situation in Idlib, as evi- Ankara thinks this will lages were destroyed, which led and get his travel environmental changes. denced during last week’s sum- help its battle against to the displacement of hundreds EW … JOHN LEWIS on advice. Their reluctance to embrace new- ast week Turkish Presi - mit in Ankara, is also adding fuel the YPG, which Turkey of thousands, if not millions, of Nthe House floor: “We ness, and their refusal to see the writ- dent Recep Tayyip Erdo- to the fire. A continued assault Kurds. Yet still the conflict con- can not delay. we must ing on the wall, ultimately becomes gan spoke of his intention on Idlib, plus the increasingly claims is the Syrian tinues. not wait. now is the time their own nemesis. L offshoot of the separatist to resettle millions of Syrian ref- hostile environment in Turkey, If anything, history teach - to act. i have been patient The adamant belief, that they can manage, just because ugees in the “safe zone” under has contributed to a marked in- Kurdistan Workers Party es us that tampering with the as we tried every other they have great reputation, or enormous experience, discussion between Turkey and crease in refugees willing to take (PKK) it deems a terrorist demographics of a given area path and used every other will not help. the US. The zone is set to run sev- the treacherous voyage across organisation. only leads to more violence and tool” “I truly believe the Today, when people can book travel tickets online, History eral kilometres deep into Syria’s the Aegean Sea from Turkey to untold suffering. It also doesn’t time to begin impeach- when people can compare and analyse hotel deals online, side of the border to the east of Greece and then elsewhere in work. ment proceedings against and when they can make up holiday packages online, all teaches the Euphrates. Europe. As a partner in building the this president has come” by themselves, how will travel agencies help? It was not the first time that Even though the last thing Eu- “safe zone”, Washington needs @JakeSherman Today’s traveller is a very knowledgeable one. He can us that Mr Erdogan had announced such rope wants is another refugee to be clear that it will not be part quickly see pictures, read reviews, understand maps, and resettlement plans. Although the crisis, Mr Erdogan’s idea of set- of any policy of demographic 04 discuss with strangers online and get his travel advice tampering US and Europe have been large- tling millions of refugees in the tampering. Brussels should -- without going to any of those huge swanky Thomas ly silent about the matter, they so-called safe zone should ring also reject the plan out of hand. Cook offices on high streets of UK and elsewhere. with the should be very concerned. Mr alarm bells. The matter should also not be I am not saying that Thomas Cook’s fall has been due Erdogan has said that he wants The plan cannot be brushed tensity, the ethnic cleansing that deflected to either the Geneva to this factor alone. It is not. demographics either additional European fi- aside as mere bluster. There is took place across the Turkish process or Geir Pedersen, the Their bad business decisions like buying some nance to continue hosting Syrian already a precedent. In recent border in Iraq should never be UN’s special envoy to Syria, as not-so-profitable companies, their inability to quickly of a given refugees in Turkey or backing for weeks there were credible re - forgotten. Baathist dictator Sadd- both have been sidelined by the finance their growing debt and their slowness in re- area never his safe zone resettlement plan, ports of hundreds of Syrians be- am Hussein destroyed thousands regional actors at play in Syria’s ontinuing the Hou- sponding to environmental changes have cost them a lot. else he will “open the gates” for ing rounded up and taken on a of Kurdish villages between 1975 war. Cston bonhomie. Ex- Kodak, which made films and cameras, did not see how works refugees to enter Europe. 1,000-mile bus ride from Istan- and 1989, especially during the As Mr Erdogan has linked his cellent meeting between digital cams and smartphones will make them bankrupt. The presence of Syrian ref - bul back to Syria. height of the genocidal Al Anfal resettlement ideas with the po- PM @narendramodi Toy R Us did not see how gaming consoles and online ugees in Turkey is becoming a It is estimated that Turkey has campaign, and had a policy of tential for millions of refugees and POTUS @realDon- gaming technology will become a reason for them to political liability for Mr Erdogan resettled more than 300,000 Syr- settling Arabs in areas formerly to enter Europe, Brussels and aldTrump, the 4th time become bankrupt. Blockbuster, a hugely successful video and his ruling Justice and De - ian refugees in Afrin and other inhabited by Kurds, an attempt to European capitals need to make in four months. Building rental company in US, did not see how online streaming velopment Party (AKP). Turkey parts of Syria captured from the eradicate Kurdish identity. it clear that they will not tolerate upon the strategic part- of video content will make them bankrupt. is in the midst of its most seri - Kurdish-led People’s Protection Turkey itself has attempted to any attempt to alter the demo- nership based on shared However, some companies react fast. For example, ous economic crisis in decades Units, or YPG, by Turkish-backed alter the demographic balance graphic balance of the region. If values. Netflix, which originally was a video rental company, and across the country there is forces after their 2016 interven- alter the Kurdish nature of that been fighting since the 1980s. in the north, especially in zones displaced. However, far from of its Kurdish regions. During not, it would be an embarrass- @MEAIndia National Geographic, which moved from only magazines widespread resentment towards tion. part of Syria. Tampering with the delicate close to the Turkish border east leading to stability, such poli - the 1920s and 1930s, authorities ment to the founding principle of to now offering content on many platforms like TV, You- Turkey’s 3.6 million Syrian refu- Make no mistake: Mr Erdo - Ankara thinks this will help ethnic demographic balance of of the Euphrates. Many Kurds cies only led to generations of tried to “Turkify” the south-east the EU’s foreign policy to “resolve Tube, Instagram and Facebook, and Walmart which is gees, even resulting in outbreaks gan’s resettlement plan is not a its battle against the YPG, which Kurdish regions of Syria harkens were deprived of citizenship and resentment and anger. It was of the country by sending Turks conflicts and foster international Disclaimer: (Views expressed now selling mostly online. of violence. humanitarian effort to solve a Turkey claims is the Syrian off- back to the dark days of Baathist others were deemed “unregis- also unsuccessful and Kurdish to the region to settle. understanding” and serve as yet by columnists are personal and These companies show us that vision and adaptability The inability of the Astana refugee crisis. It is not only an shoot of the separatist Kurdistan rule. During the 1960s and 1970s, tered persons”. This denied them identity endured. During the 1990s, during the another example of European need not necessarily reflect our are key elements for business success. talks and the all-but-defunct Ge- attempt to offload refugees from Workers Party (PKK) it deems a the regime instigated a policy of the right to own property and Although on a completely dif- height of the war with the PKK, inactivity to do the right thing, editorial stances) neva process to find a solution Turkey but designed to radically terrorist organisation and has resettling Arabs to Kurdish areas many thousands were forcibly ferent level of violence and in- many thousands of Kurdish vil- even on its own doorstep. (The writer’s twitter handle: @joelindrupati)

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AFP | London Johnson resigns ritain’s Supreme Court Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called on Johnson to “consider ruled yesterday that his position”, remarks echoed by other political figures. expats in industrial sector BPrime Minister Boris However, Johnson has only been in office since July and is likely to resist Johnson acted unlawfully in such calls. suspending parliament in the run-up to Brexit, in a stunning Although his position in parliament is weak, opinion polls suggest his blow that sparked immediate battles with MPs over Brexit are actually making him more popular with The government will calls for him to resign. voters. bear the cost of fees The 11 judges of the country’s for expatriate workers highest court were unanimous Brexit delay on behalf of licensed in their verdict, which they said Britain will leave the EU on October 31 unless it asks the bloc to delay, industrial institutions meant parliament could now and the leaders of the other 27 member states agree. immediately reconvene. as of October 1, 2019, Britain’s Supreme Court ruled “unlawful” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Johnson wants to keep this date, but many MPs fear his threat to for five years Johnson had argued that shut- decision to suspend parliament Corbyn called on Johnson to resign ting down parliament until Oc- leave without agreeing divorce terms with Brussels would cause huge CABINET STATEMENT tober 14 was a routine move to disruption. allow his new government to Ruling leaves Queen in ‘hideous’ position repeated that MPs will still have Al Hawaj shopping Bazaar will continue until this Saturday set out a new legislative pro - London “ample opportunity to debate Brexit deal a wide array of brands in per- zaar, Al Hawaj will be offer- TDT | Manama gramme. 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Johnson could still keep to the October 31 deadline if he manages to fumes, cosmetics, watches, ing a wide range of rosaries or But critics accused him of ueen Elizabeth II was left Officials noted that in the Representative picture (Courtesy of Times of NRIs) secure a deal with the EU that wins the approval of a majority of MPs skincare, leather bags, luggage misbah – a colourful collec - trying to silence MPs ahead of exposed yesterday to sug- week between returning from Q -- but it is a huge task. l Hawaj Shopping Bazaar items, gift sets, electronics, tion of beautiful and elegant Reuters | Dubai Britain’s scheduled exit from gestions that Boris Johnson their summer break and proro- Ais gearing up for the winter home appliances, and crystal beads made from the finest cabinet statement said. work permits in 2017 and 2018 the European Union on October used her as a political pawn by gation in the early hours of Sep- His predecessor Theresa May struck exit terms with Brussels last year season with fantastic offers. jewellery and accessories. materials. audi Arabia has waived The government, under a job and waive fee hikes for some 31 -- the terms of which remain having her approve a suspen- tember 10, MPs rushed through but MPs rejected them three times. 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The government had argued and will continue until Satur- Samsung TCL, Samsonite and attractive offers and discounts. ic segments eyed for develop- Companies have said the fees were eligible under the scheme. vise Her Majesty to prorogue Constitutional experts say that a prime minister’s power Johnson has said he would rather be “dead in a ditch” than delay Brexit, day. Doors open from 9:30 am American Tourister, Guess, GC. Visit the BIEC for the Al Ha- ment, for five years, a cabinet significantly increase operating The industrial sector is was unlawful,” Supreme Court the 93-year-old head of state to suspend parliament was “one more than three years after Britons narrowly voted in a referendum to to 1:30 pm and resumes from 4 Special offers are available for waj Shopping Bazaar. Entry is statement said yesterday. costs. critical to Crown Prince Mo- President Brenda Hale said. had no choice but to give royal of high policy and politics, not leave the EU. pm to 10 pm. various range of customers. free. For more information, call “The government will bear Last February, King Salman hammed bin Salman’s push to She said this was “because it assent to Johnson’s request to law”. Ministers have indicated they will look for loopholes in the MPs’ Discounts are available on For the first time in the Ba- 16160000. the cost of fees for expatriate approved a scheme to reim- diversify the economy of the had the effect of frustrating or slash the number of days par- Advocate General Richard legislation in order to allow a “no deal” exit, while insisting they will workers on behalf of licensed burse some companies who world’s top oil exporter away preventing the ability of parlia- liament meets before Britain Keen had argued that ruling uphold the law. industrial institutions as of Oc- had struggled to pay steadily from crude and create millions ment to carry out its constitu- is due to leave the European against the government would tober 1, 2019, for five years,” the increasing fees for expatriate of jobs for young Saudis. tional functions”. Union on October 31. see the courts straying into an Johnson could resign rather than ask for a delay, but someone -- She said the suspension was “ill-defined minefield”. perhaps a civil servant, or an opposition politician -- would have to India turns to UAE for extra LPG imports as a result “void and of no ef - Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Union next month even if he make the request. fect”, adding: “Parliament has said. has not agreed exit terms with Johnson to press ahead There is a chance that EU leaders tire of Britain’s prevarication and Emirate’s Abu Dhabi National supplies from ADNOC would Fed adds $105 bn in cash to US banking system not been prorogued”. The Westminster leader of the Brussels. Meanwhile, Prime Minister refuse to delay Brexit, but they do not want to be blamed for a chaotic The cargoes will Oil Co (ADNOC) to make up for compensate for lower imports The Speaker of the House of Scottish National Party (SNP), In two separate cases, more Boris Johnson later yesterday divorce. reach• India in the a shortfall from Saudi Arabia, from Saudi Arabia, which has Reuters | New York Commons, John Bercow, said Ian Blackford, said: “We must be than 75 lawmakers and a team vowed to press ahead with his two government officials said. lowered refinery runs to meet $75 bn in an overnight repo tions. MPs should reconvene imme- back in parliament immediately. backed by former Conserva - plans for Brexit on October 31. next two months India’s oil minister Dharmen- its oil exports commitment af- he Federal Reserve yester- operation. Primary dealers were able diately. “We want to get back to work. tive premier John Major had The Speaker of the House of Early election dra Pradhan earlier in the day ter attacks on its oil facilities. day injected $105 billion Demand for funding from the to obtain overnight funding at T The judges “have vindicat- On the back of this, Boris John- challenged the prorogation as Commons, John Bercow, im- Johnson inherited a wafer-thin majority in the House of Commons, but tweeted that ADNOC had agreed The Sept. 14 attacks on the in temporary cash into the US Fed was strong with $62bn in below-market cost. Reuters | New Delhi ed the right and duty of par - son must resign.” unlawful. mediately announced that MPs lost this when he expelled 21 of his Conservative MPs who rebelled over to give two additional cargos of Abqaiq and Khurais plants banking system in an effort bids submitted for the 14-day The stop-out rate on over- liament to meet at this crucial Johnson, who took office on One had failed in the High would reconvene today. the “no deal” law. LPG on an urgent basis to meet halved the crude output of the to meet the funding needs of operation and $80.2 bn at the night repos backed by Treas- time to scrutinise the executive July 24, had advised Queen Eliz- Court in England, while another The Conservative leader, who ndia will get two additional higher demand in the upcoming world’s top oil exporter, shut- banks and Wall Street following overnight operation, data from uries at Tuesday’s Fed opera- and hold ministers to account”, abeth II as head of state to pro- succeeded in Scotland’s highest is currently in New York, told He called for an election before October 31 to resolve the impasse, but Icargoes of liquefied petrole- festive season. ting down 5.7 million barrels a bout of turbulence in money the N.Y. Fed showed. tion was 1.80pc, while those on Bercow said. rogue parliament, which then civil court -- with the Supreme British media he “strongly disa- opposition parties refused to support him and the motion failed. um gas (LPG) from United Arab The sources said additional per day of production. markets last week. On the open market, over- one-day repos backed by agen- took place early on September Court asked to make the final greed” with the decision but said Labour said it would only back an election once “no deal” was off The New York Feder - night repo rates slipped to 1.95 cy debt and mortgage-backed ‘Johnson must resign’ 10. ruling. he would respect it. the table, with commentators looking towards a poll in November or al Reserve awarded $30.0bn per cent-2.03pc after the addi- securities was 1.83pc. The ruling is a major blow to He insisted it was a long-over- Ahead of the decision, Johnson also renewed his call December. Johnson cannot trigger an election simply by resigning -- he to primary dealers at a 14- tion of cash from the central The N.Y. Fed will conduct Johnson, and sparked calls for due move unrelated to Brexit, Johnson -- who for an early election to end the needs the support of two-thirds of the Commons. day term repurchase agree - bank, down from 2.01pc-2.10pc an overnight repo operation, him to stand down. but it sparked accusations that is attend- stand-off with parliament. ment (repo) operation and shortly before the Fed opera- worth at least $75 bn, today. “I invite Boris Johnson, in the he was trying to avoid scrutiny ing the UN He said it was “the obvious Hussain Abdulla Hussain first historic words, to consider his from a hostile parliament. General thing to do”. No Brexit at all? position, and become the short- Most members of the House Assembly If Johnson wins a subsequent election, or can forge a pact with the est serving prime minister there of Commons oppose Johnson’s in New eurosceptic Brexit Party, he could still force through a “no deal” divorce Danat grand prize winner in the months ahead Nissan, ex-CEO Ghosn charged in US has ever been,” main opposition threat to leave the European York -- July 24 Brexit key dates with hiding $140 mn from investors Boris Johnson become PM Washington July 26 UK parliament begins summer S securities regulators on June 7 May steps down as Conservative recess UMonday charged Japanese Party leader automaker Nissan and its for- Aug 28 mer CEO Carlos Ghosn with May 23 Protests after Johnson hiding more than $140 million UK votes in European announces suspension of in Ghosn’s expected retirement Parliament election parliament in Sept-Oct income from investors. Ghosn will pay $1 million in April 12 Sept 4 fines to settle the matter and Second Brexit deadline Parliament votes in favour will be barred from serving as (delayed) of a draft bill that could a corporate executive for 10 delay Brexit for 3 months years, the Securities and Ex- change Commission (SEC) said Sept 10-Oct 14 in a statement. Mar 29 Suspension of Original Brexit parliament Nissan will pay a $15 million deadline (delayed) fine. Sept 11 Hussain, a Bahraini national school teacher won a luxury villa in Muharraq. The SEC also charged ex- Nissan’s former CEO Carlos Ghosn Scotland appeal TDT | Manama board member Greg Kelly with court rules Buhijji, Head of Retail Banking, ward to turning it into a home aiding in the fraud. He agreed to The SEC said Ghosn, 65, than $1 million at the time. Jan 15, parliament presented him with the keys to and finding a wife to share it a $100,000 fine and a five-year working with Kelly and oth- Ghosn directed subordi - Mar 12, suspension as l Salam Bank-Bahrain yes- his new home. with. I never expected to win corporate officer ban. er subordinates, devised ways nates to lobby the Japanese Mar 29 ‘unlawful’ Aterday named Hussain Ab- “Although I was trying hard this prize, it’s an incredible feel- But Ghosn, his former right- to disguise large amounts of government to rescind the UK Mps Oct 17-18 dulla Hussain as the first Danat to save for the future, I only ing and I’m very grateful to Al hand man Kelly, and Nissan nei- Ghosn’s compensation. policy. reject PM EU summit Al Salam Grand Prize winner had a small amount put away. I Salam Bank.” ther admitted nor denied the The machinations allegedly When that failed, “Ghosn and Theresa of 2019. thought it would take years to Buhijji said: “We are de - SEC’s allegations. stemmed from a shift in Jap- Nissan subordinates took steps May’s deal Hussain, a Bahraini nation- reach my goal of buying a prop- lighted to help Hussain re - Attorneys for Ghosn wel - anese policy in 2009 that re- to conceal from public disclo- 3 times al school teacher won a lux- erty. Now thanks to investing in alize his dream of becom - comed the deal, saying it al - quired disclosure of individual sure a substantial portion of Oct 31 ury villa in Muharraq in the Danat Al Salam, I am thrilled to ing a home-owner with this lowed him to focus on fighting director compensation above Ghosn’s compensation,” the SEC UK deadline to semi-annual draw. Mohammed own my own house. I look for- life-changing prize.” similar allegations in Japan. 100 million yen, a little more order said. leave EU WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 11 Stunning blow for UK PM Britain’s Supreme Court strikes down parliament suspension What next? AFP | London Johnson resigns ritain’s Supreme Court Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called on Johnson to “consider ruled yesterday that his position”, remarks echoed by other political figures. BPrime Minister Boris However, Johnson has only been in office since July and is likely to resist Johnson acted unlawfully in such calls. suspending parliament in the run-up to Brexit, in a stunning Although his position in parliament is weak, opinion polls suggest his blow that sparked immediate battles with MPs over Brexit are actually making him more popular with calls for him to resign. voters. The 11 judges of the country’s highest court were unanimous Brexit delay in their verdict, which they said Britain will leave the EU on October 31 unless it asks the bloc to delay, meant parliament could now and the leaders of the other 27 member states agree. immediately reconvene. Britain’s Supreme Court ruled “unlawful” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Johnson wants to keep this date, but many MPs fear his threat to Johnson had argued that shut- decision to suspend parliament Corbyn called on Johnson to resign ting down parliament until Oc- leave without agreeing divorce terms with Brussels would cause huge tober 14 was a routine move to disruption. allow his new government to Ruling leaves Queen in ‘hideous’ position repeated that MPs will still have set out a new legislative pro - London “ample opportunity to debate Brexit deal gramme. Brexit”. Johnson could still keep to the October 31 deadline if he manages to But critics accused him of ueen Elizabeth II was left Officials noted that in the secure a deal with the EU that wins the approval of a majority of MPs trying to silence MPs ahead of exposed yesterday to sug- week between returning from Q -- but it is a huge task. Britain’s scheduled exit from gestions that Boris Johnson their summer break and proro- the European Union on October used her as a political pawn by gation in the early hours of Sep- His predecessor Theresa May struck exit terms with Brussels last year 31 -- the terms of which remain having her approve a suspen- tember 10, MPs rushed through but MPs rejected them three times. unclear. sion of parliament that the Su- a law aimed at stopping a “no “The court is bound to con- preme Court has unanimously deal” Brexit next month. clude... that the decision to ad- ruled broke the law. The government had argued ‘No deal’ Brexit vise Her Majesty to prorogue Constitutional experts say that a prime minister’s power Johnson has said he would rather be “dead in a ditch” than delay Brexit, was unlawful,” Supreme Court the 93-year-old head of state to suspend parliament was “one more than three years after Britons narrowly voted in a referendum to President Brenda Hale said. had no choice but to give royal of high policy and politics, not leave the EU. She said this was “because it assent to Johnson’s request to law”. Ministers have indicated they will look for loopholes in the MPs’ had the effect of frustrating or slash the number of days par- Advocate General Richard legislation in order to allow a “no deal” exit, while insisting they will preventing the ability of parlia- liament meets before Britain Keen had argued that ruling uphold the law. ment to carry out its constitu- is due to leave the European against the government would tional functions”. Union on October 31. see the courts straying into an Johnson could resign rather than ask for a delay, but someone -- She said the suspension was “ill-defined minefield”. perhaps a civil servant, or an opposition politician -- would have to as a result “void and of no ef - Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Union next month even if he make the request. fect”, adding: “Parliament has said. has not agreed exit terms with Johnson to press ahead There is a chance that EU leaders tire of Britain’s prevarication and not been prorogued”. The Westminster leader of the Brussels. Meanwhile, Prime Minister refuse to delay Brexit, but they do not want to be blamed for a chaotic The Speaker of the House of Scottish National Party (SNP), In two separate cases, more Boris Johnson later yesterday divorce. Commons, John Bercow, said Ian Blackford, said: “We must be than 75 lawmakers and a team vowed to press ahead with his MPs should reconvene imme- back in parliament immediately. backed by former Conserva - plans for Brexit on October 31. diately. “We want to get back to work. tive premier John Major had The Speaker of the House of Early election The judges “have vindicat- On the back of this, Boris John- challenged the prorogation as Commons, John Bercow, im- Johnson inherited a wafer-thin majority in the House of Commons, but ed the right and duty of par - son must resign.” unlawful. mediately announced that MPs lost this when he expelled 21 of his Conservative MPs who rebelled over liament to meet at this crucial Johnson, who took office on One had failed in the High would reconvene today. the “no deal” law. time to scrutinise the executive July 24, had advised Queen Eliz- Court in England, while another The Conservative leader, who and hold ministers to account”, abeth II as head of state to pro- succeeded in Scotland’s highest is currently in New York, told He called for an election before October 31 to resolve the impasse, but Bercow said. rogue parliament, which then civil court -- with the Supreme British media he “strongly disa- opposition parties refused to support him and the motion failed. took place early on September Court asked to make the final greed” with the decision but said Labour said it would only back an election once “no deal” was off ‘Johnson must resign’ 10. ruling. he would respect it. the table, with commentators looking towards a poll in November or The ruling is a major blow to He insisted it was a long-over- Ahead of the decision, Johnson also renewed his call December. Johnson cannot trigger an election simply by resigning -- he Johnson, and sparked calls for due move unrelated to Brexit, Johnson -- who for an early election to end the needs the support of two-thirds of the Commons. him to stand down. but it sparked accusations that is attend- stand-off with parliament. “I invite Boris Johnson, in the he was trying to avoid scrutiny ing the UN He said it was “the obvious historic words, to consider his from a hostile parliament. General thing to do”. No Brexit at all? position, and become the short- Most members of the House Assembly If Johnson wins a subsequent election, or can forge a pact with the est serving prime minister there of Commons oppose Johnson’s in New eurosceptic Brexit Party, he could still force through a “no deal” divorce has ever been,” main opposition threat to leave the European York -- in the months ahead

July 24 Brexit key dates Boris Johnson become PM July 26 June 7 UK parliament begins summer May steps down as Conservative recess Party leader Aug 28 May 23 Protests after Johnson UK votes in European announces suspension of Parliament election parliament in Sept-Oct April 12 Sept 4 Second Brexit deadline Parliament votes in favour (delayed) of a draft bill that could delay Brexit for 3 months

Sept 10-Oct 14 Mar 29 Suspension of Original Brexit parliament deadline (delayed) Sept 11 Scotland appeal court rules Jan 15, parliament Mar 12, suspension as Mar 29 ‘unlawful’ UK Mps Oct 17-18 reject PM EU summit Theresa May’s deal 3 times Oct 31 UK deadline to leave EU WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 12

Starbucks wins, Fiat loses in EU tax fights Trade war ‘rattles’ US consumer Reuters | Luxembourg

tarbucks won its fight Syesterday against an EU demand to pay up to 30 confidence in September: survey million euros ($33 million) in Dutch back taxes, while which has been a primary en- imports and stinging losses on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles The Consumer gine of the US economy, which Wall Street. lost its challenge against an • would weaken GDP growth. The According to the survey, fewer order to stump up a similar Confidence Index trade dispute already has de- people believe current business amount to Luxembourg. fell to its lowest pressed business investment. conditions are good and jobs are Both cases were part of level since June “The escalation in trade and plentiful. European Competition tariff tensions in late August ap- Fewer than one in five now Commissioner Margrethe Fewer people pears to have rattled consum- say business conditions will im- Vestager’s crackdown on • ers,” Lynn Franco, the board’s prove in six months’ time, that unlawful tax breaks offered believe current business head of economic indicators, more jobs will become availa- by EU countries to multina- conditions are good said in a statement. ble or that their incomes will tionals, which has also ex- and jobs are plentiful As the trade war with China increase. The share of those ex- tended to Apple’s Irish deal drags into a second year, she pecting business conditions to added, consumers may begin worsen also crept four points and Amazon’s Luxembourg Washington deal, among others. showing some fatigue. higher to 14.3 percent. The judgments show that “While confidence could con- “Grim all around,” said Ian the Europe’s second-high- merican consumers’ faith tinue hovering around current Shepherdson of Pantheon Mac- est court, in general endors- in the US economy has levels for months to come, at roeconomics. es the European Commis- taken a hit as President Waning consumer confidence could hit retail sales, a mainstay of the US some point this continued un- He noted in his analysis that A economy. Employee Lamar Roby prepares shipping orders at Amazon’s San sion’s methodology in its tax Donald Trump’s trade war with certainty will begin to diminish the share of people now condi- crackdown but stipulates China escalates, according to a Bernardino Fulfillment Center consumers’ confidence in the tions to worsen in six months is the Commission must do survey published yesterday. expansion,” she added. at a six-year high. its homework properly to Consumer confidence fell business conditions will wors- since June, dropping 9.1 points The cutoff date for col - “It’s now in line with the read- prove its case - potentially sharply in September, the sec- en, according to the Conference to 125.1, well below what econ- lecting the survey’s data was ings seen just before the reces- a bad omen for Apple fight- ond straight monthly decline, Board. omists had been expecting. in mid-September, capping a sions of 1990, 2001, and 2007, so ing a record 13-billion-euro as fears rose that jobs will soon The Consumer Confidence Weakening confidence could period which included sharp it needs to be watched closely,” Irish tax order. no longer be so plentiful and Index fell to its lowest level erode consumer spending, increases in tariffs on Chinese he said.

Major Thai stores to stop Thomas Cook: UK asks why bosses got paid millions Reuters | New York/London giving out plastic bags by 2020 just to cover interest payments. Reuters | Bangkok ing the public to use alterna- With the business draining tives, such as cloth bags, for fter the collapse of Thomas cash, Chief Executive Peter etailers and conveni - shopping. ACook left tens of thousands Fankhauser found its lenders Rence stores in Thailand Companies in the pro - of Britons reliant on the gov- were no longer willing to step have pledged to stop giving gramme include CPALL Pcl, ernment to bring them home, in. Fankhauser has earned 8.3 plastic bags to customers which operates more than Prime Minister Boris Johnson million pounds ($10.3 million), from next year in a bid to re- 10,000 7-Eleven convenience questioned whether the travel including 4.3 million pounds duce plastic waste, the coun- stores in Thailand, and the firm’s bosses should have paid in 2015. try’s environment minister country’s largest retailer, Cen- themselves so much ahead of The British government said said. tral Group. its demise. it was unwilling to “throw good Major operators will stop “Convenience will slightly Running hotels, resorts and money after bad” to back a bail providing single-use plastic be reduced in order to extend airlines for 19 million people out of the company. bags, starting January 2020, af- the life of the environment,” a year, Thomas Cook current- Tourists queue up in a check-in counter at Cancun International Airport after Reports on Monday said the ter signing up to a government he said. The Thai government ly has around 600,000 people Thomas Cook collapsed Turkish government and a programme, Varawut Silpa-ar- earlier said it would ban three abroad and will need the help tors should have some sort of system by which tour opera - group of Spanish hoteliers were cha, the natural resources and types of plastic - microbeads, of governments and insurance insurance against such debacles. tors properly insure them - willing to support a 200 million environment minister, wrote cap seals and oxo-degrada- firms to bring them back from “I have questions for one selves against this kind of pound rescue plan underpinned on his Facebook page late on ble plastics - by the end of places as far afield as Cancun, about whether it’s right that eventuality.” by a British government guar- Monday. the year. Cuba and Cyprus. the directors, or whoever, the Thomas Cook was brought antee. Varawut said “43 depart- Environmental group Speaking in New York, John- board, should pay themselves down by a $2.1 billion debt pile, Business Secretary Andrea ment stores and convenience Greenpeace says about 75 bil- son questioned why the state large sums when businesses can built up by a series of ill-fated Leadsom, however, said the sum stores around the country have lion pieces of plastic bags end should be left responsible for go down the tubes like that,” deals, that hobbled its response reported would not have kept joined the programme to stop up in the waste each year in the actions of handsomely paid Johnson said. to nimble online rivals. It had to the operator going for more handing out plastic bags”, urg- Thailand. directors and said tour opera- “You need to have some sell three million holidays a year than a couple of weeks. Facebook buys startup working on mind-control of machines San Francisco actions on computers, according acebook on Monday said to Facebook. Fit had made a deal to buy “It captures your intention a startup working on ways to so you can share a photo with command computers or other a friend using an imperceptible devices using thought instead of movement or just by, well, in- KNOW WHAT taps, swipes, or keystrokes. tending to,” Bosworth said. CTRL-labs will become part of He spoke of how thought-com- Facebook Reality Labs with an manded interactions might dra- Typing with mind aim at perfecting the technolo- matically alter how people ex- In Early 2017, Facebook gy and getting it into consumer perience augmented or virtual announced projects aimed at products, according to Andrew reality scenarios, which current- allowing users to use their minds Bosworth, vice president of aug- ly feature hand-held controls. to type messages or their skin to mented and virtual reality at the Facebook did not disclose fi- hear words. California-based social network. nancial terms of the deal to buy “We know there are more nat- New York-based CTRL-labs, but Such brain-computer interface ural, intuitive ways to interact unconfirmed media reports said technology currently involves with devices and technology,” it paid more than $500 million. implanting electrodes, but Facebook wanted to use sensors that could be Bosworth said in a post at Face- After Facebook bought virtu- worn to eliminate the book announcing the acquisi- al-reality gear startup Oculus in need to surgically tion. early 2014 in a deal valued at $2 intrude “And we want to build them. billion, social network co-found- on the The vision for this work is a er and chief Mark Zucker - brain. wristband that lets people con- berg heralded the technology trol their devices as a natural as the next major computing extension of movement.” platform. Bosworth explained that the Oculus has since built a line The technology could wristband will decode electri- of virtual reality gear, pushing for example let people fire off text Facebook’s acquisition of CTRL-labs comes after it bought Oculus in early 2014, whose Quest VR headset has pushed messages or emails by thinking, cal impulses such as those sent down the price of virtual reality gear down the price and eliminat- to hand muscles telling them ing the need to be plugged in to instead of needing to interrupt what they are doing to use to move certain ways, such as pressing a button. late impulses into signals a de- thoughts rather than mouse a computer with its Quest VR smartphone touchscreens. clicking a computer mouse or The wristband will trans - vice can comprehend, having clicks or button presses prompt headset. 13 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

NMS-DPS organises MKF welcomes new Rayaat students annual art exhibition TDT | Manama

lMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundaiton (MKF) held Aan induction day at its headquarters for the new batch of students enrolled in the Rayaat Scholarship Program for the year 2019 to 2020, on September 14th. The event included a wel - come speech by the Chief Ex- ecutive Officer of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia, Saba Seyadi, who briefly introduced the Foun- Rayaat students during the induction programme dation, its aims, programs and ation with the Royal College of discounts at a number of retail abarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, general rules. Among the par- Surgeons in Ireland – Medical outlets. Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al ticipants was Dr. Sadiq Al- Ala- University of Bahrain. “We welcome our new stu- Khalifa. wi from University of Bahrain, The Rayaat Scholarship Pro- dents in the Rayaat Scholar- The Rayaat Scholarship Pro- who gave a speech about basic gram offers several benefits to ship Program in AlMabarrah gram was initiated to empower learning skills, while the Rayaat students, including covering all AlKhalifia Foundation, and we students to achieve excellence Scholarship Program team in- university tuition and book fees, always look forward to hosting and realize their ambitions, as Visitors look at the articles at the exhibition troduced the new students to in addition to monthly finan- a distinguished group of stu- well as providing them with the Foundation’s general ob- cial incentives for outstanding dents in our diverse programs the knowledge, skills and work TDT | Manama which displayed canvas paint- jectives, its various programs, students. The program also aimed at developing the Bah- ethics required. The program ings and drawings contribut- as well as the benefits of the provides workshops and de- raini youth. We encourage our aims to encourage students to he New Millennium ed by the multi-skilled parent program. velopmental courses, creating students to make the most of excel by providing them with TSchool, DPS Bahrain or- community of the school. The 9th batch of Rayaat training opportunities in both their time with us and benefit financial incentives, and aims to ganized its Annual Art Exhi- The colourful display of tal- Scholarship students were se- government and private sec- from our various meetings and instill the values of citizenship, bition ‘Expressions 2019’, in ent, skill and creativity was lected upon the completion of tors, job-placement, and com- workshops, as they are linked to loyalty and social responsibility the school premises on 21st highly appreciated by the a thorough selection process, munity service opportunities their needs for further growth towards the Kingdom. September. School Management and the based on academic achieve - are offered within a supportive and development and will help Since 2011, the Rayaat Schol- It was an exhibition of draw- Parents. They acknowledged ment, interviews, volunteering environment that encourages build the skills required dur- arship Program has awarded ings, sketches and paintings by the efforts of the art teach - work and community servic- students to take an active role ing their time at university and 279 scholarships across 33 uni- the brilliant artist of the junior ers, who were instrumental in es experience. Shaikha Moza in the community. Other bene- when entering the labor mar- versity majors, and has a total of and senior school from Grade bringing out the best in each bint Hamad Al Khalifa Medical fits include the Rayaat Student ket.’ said the Chairperson of 110 current students, in addition KG to XII. The special attrac- child and instil in them the Grant was awarded in cooper- Card which offers exclusive the Board of Trustees of AlM- to 108 graduates. tion was the ‘Parents’ Corner’, love for art.

Students and officials of Pakistan Urdu School during the Graduation Ceremony held on September 21. It was attended by Ministry of Education Undersecretary Jafar Ali Al Shaikh, Pakistani Ambassador Afzaal Mehmood, Chairman Board of Trustees Saleem Asghar Ali, parents and class 2019 graduates.

Students during the annual Homecoming event hosted by The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) at its campus in Busaiteen. Traditionally the big opening social event on the university’s calendar offers the perfect opportunity for returning students and newcomers alike to get together after the summer break. Hosted at RCSI Bahrain’s sports and recreation centre, the HUB, this year’s event was held Members of the Rotary club of Sulmaniya, along with the members from the Rotary club of Adliya and the Rotaract clubs of Bahrain jointly distributes school bags under a ‘Blast from the Past’ theme, to the needy school children of Bahrain. The Rotary clubs of Bahrain wanted to encourage all children of Bahrain to attend school and get the same opportunities with students turning out in costumes in education. With the help of many charity societies of Bahrain, the clubs will distribute as many school bags as possible in the coming days and outfits inspired by the 80’s and 90’s 14 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Here’s how Jennifer Lopez Kelsea Ballerini wants reacted after Emilia Clarke Kit Harington says praised her at Emmy’s he hasn’t watched to pen ‘weird’ song Los Angeles GoT final season Los Angeles Los Angeles merican actor-singer Jennifer Lopez sent out ctor Kit Haring - inger Kelsea Ballerini says Alove to ‘Game of Throne’ Aton says he hasn’t she wants to write a weird star Emilia Clarke who praised seen the final season of Ssong for her next album. JLo for her fashion game in her his hit show “Game of In an interview with the lat- latest film ‘Hustlers.’ Thrones”. est issue of Music Lopez who was paid trib- Backstage at the 2019 Week ute by Clarke on Emmy’s Emmys, the reunited magazine, purple carpet, responded cast was asked about Kelsea in a very loving manner. the seemingly constant shared The 32-year-old Clarke stream of backlash that details about who was nominated for out- has poured in her new songs standing lead actress in a drama series since the and what audi- attended the award show on Sunday, show aired. ence can expect where she gushed to Entertainment To- Harington new from her, night, reported Fox News about Lopez’s decided to reports fema- character from the new movie ‘Hustlers.’ step up and lefirst.co.uk. “I think that JLo in ‘Hustlers’ is the great- quiet the hat- “Ten songs. est introduction of a character I have ever ers, reports eo- Kit Harington The first 10 seen,” Clarke expressed. “I heckled in the nline.com. songs are the ones cinema. I’m English, I don’t do that, but I “I’ll take this one,” he said. that are singles or that did! So JLo is my inspiration for this evening. “I still haven’t seen the feel mainstream and I plan on channeling her all night long.” show, so that’s how I dealt good for radio. I want to As soon as Lopez got to know about the star with that controversy. I ha- get those all mixed and that praised her fashion sense and even took inspi- ven’t seen the final season, mastered and then be ration from her, she took to Instagram and expressed but I know what it took to like, ‘OK, I want to do a her own admiration for Emilia. shoot it and it was hard and weird song and a song “When the Mother of Dragons meets #Ramona. #dead everyone put their love and that is going to crush #HustlersMovie I love u @emilia_clarke #daenerys,” she effort into it.” live but will never be a wrote. “Controversy for us, we radio single. I can play Clarke was all about JLo at the Emmys. Prior to the knew what we were doing with the rest of it,” show, she revealed on Instagram that her entire look was was right story wise and added the “Miss me” inspired by Lopez. we knew that it was right hitmaker. “@emmys2019 WE BE ROLLLLLIN!@jlo just as heads up you have for the characters because inspired this years lewk[?]” she captioned a selfie. we lived with them for 10 years,” the actor, who played Dadasaheb Phalke Jon Snow, continued. “Con- Urvashi feels video with Boney troversy for us, didn’t really Award for Amitabh Kapoor was blown out of proportion affect us.” Bachchan Mumbai ing for a photo op at the Mandy Mumbai wedding reception of Moore 2019 Emmys record ctress Ur- producer Jayantilal and Milo Ventimiglia egastar Amitabh Bach- vashi Raute- Gada’s son Aksshay lowest viewership Mchan will be honoured Ala has opened Gada, with netizens with the prestigious Dadasa- up about the viral discussing how the heb Phalke Award. video, which claimed filmmaker has touched Union Information and that producer Boney Boney Kapoor the actress “inappropri- Broadcasting Minister Kapoor touched her ately”. Prakash Java- inappropriately, “It was blown out of pro- dekar on saying “a great ges- portion. It was nothing Tuesday ture” was “blown like that. The video went announced out of propor- viral overnight. But there Los Angeles the news. tion”. was nothing like that. We “The leg- Back in were supposed to work on Milo he 2019 Emmy Awards end Amitabh April, a vid- a project. I was supposed to Ventimiglia and Tnot only went hostless Amitabh Bachchan eo showed be part of a film, which he is Mandy Moore are foodies on for the first-time after 2003, who enter- Boney doing with superstar Ajith... sets of ‘This is Us’ but also recorded an all- tained and inspired for two and Ur- which I couldn’t do Los Angeles time dip in its viewership. generations has been selected vashi because of my According to the figures unanimously for Dadasaheb pos- movie dates,” by Nielsen, cited by Variety, Phalke award. The entire coun- Urvashi said t seems like actor Milo Ventimiglia has forged a great bond the 71st Primetime Emmy try and international commu- in an inter- with his co-star Mandy Moore on the sets of their series Awards plummeted to an nity is happy. My heartiest view to Bol- I‘This is Us’ where they are often spotted hogging on food. all-time low. Congratulations to him,” Java- lywood “We eat a lot of lunches together,” Ventimiglia told Us Weekly The show broadcast on dekar posted on social media. Hunga- at the Hulu/Amazon/National Geographic/ABC Emmys Afterpar- Fox network and averaged ma. ty on Sunday in Los Angeles. “We trade off who picks up lunch.” a 1.6 rating in the key 18- “ S o , According to the 42-year-old star, he and Moore are “foodies” 49 demographic and was When Ranveer I knew who have similar taste in go-to snacks. In fact, when it comes to watched by a total of 6.9 Singh’s dad ‘rolled him al- noshing in between scenes, they both tend to prefer something million viewers, a historic ready. sweet. “I think, like, when we really need it, we both go for low for the awards show in up’ behind him Because the sugar,” Ventimiglia told Us Weekly. “But I think we’re both metrics. Mumbai I couldn’t both kind of like salty, savory folks, too.” For comparison, the do a mov - Though he lost out on an Emmy for Outstand- previous four events had elebrities often get clicked ie with him ing Lead Actor in a Drama Series this year, a viewership of 10.2 mil- Cby their fans when they doesn’t mean I the actor still had a great time attending lion, 11.4 million (in both are spotted at public places. don’t have a rela- the ceremony, reported by Us 2017 and 2016) and 11.9 It seems like for actor Ranveer tionship with him,” Weekly. million. Singh, his dad is no less than a she added. celebrity as the “Simmba” star quickly got hold of his camera to make a video of Oprah Winfrey details health scare that made her ‘cancel everything’ his father roll- Los Angeles ing up behind monia that left her doctor ter- pneumonia.’ And I go home “I went back for another CT him. alk show host Op - rified, reported People. with pneumonia, and pneumo- scan, and they said it’s actually He recently rah Winfrey recently Winfrey shared that she had nia’s nothing to play with y’all. worse, you should see a lung shared a vid- Topened up about a ter- to head to the hospital after It’s very serious,” she added. specialist. So I go into the lung eo in which he rifying health scare that made returning from a trip abroad. Winfrey said that she started specialist, and I say, ‘I’ve got a Ranveer Singh can be seen her “cancel everything” and “I thought I had a cold, but taking a round of antibiotics, little rattling,’ and he puts the sitting in his land in the emergency room. it wasn’t a cold,” she told El- but they “weren’t working.” stethoscope on my neck. It is car and his father Jagjit Sin- The 65-year-old star has fi- len DeGeneres on a recent ep- Oprah Winfrey She later visited a lung spe - like, ‘Oh, something’s wrong gh Bhavnani behind him in nally recovered after dealing isode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres “I ended up in the emergency cialist who was shocked at the with you.’ I can see it, he didn’t another car. Bhavnani even with a “serious” case of pneu- Show’. room, and they said, ‘You have severity of her case. hide it,” she said. waved at the camera. 15 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 sports

Bairstow left out of England test squad Messi wins FIFA for New Zealand tour

Reuters | London Jack Leach’s understudy while Mahmood has been includ- ngland wicketkeeper Jon- ed as veteran fast bowler and Eny Bairstow has been left England’s leading wicket taker out of the squad for the two- James Anderson is still out of player of the year test series in New Zealand contention while he recovers but included in the Twenty20 from a calf injury. squad for the tour that begins “James Anderson was una- Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe named FIFA footballers of the year in November, the country’s vailable for selection in the test cricket board (ECB) said on squad as he continues his re- Monday. habilitation from a calf injury,” Four uncapped the ECB said in a statement. players -- Dominic “The Lancashire seamer Sibley, Zak Crawley, will work towards being Matthew Parkinson available for the South and Saqib Mahmood Africa tour later this win- -- have been called up ter.” to the test squad. England begin the Sibley, who scored New Zeland tour with 1,324 runs in the Coun- the first of five T20 ty Championship for matches to be Warwickshire, is played on Nov. 1 expected to com- followed by two pete for an open- tests that begin ing spot, while on Nov. 21 and 21-year-old Craw- Nov. 29 respec- ley has earned his tively. The tests place after scoring will not be a part 820 runs. of the ICC World Parkinson is Test Champion- set to be spinner ship. Jonny Bairstow Silva slams Everton players for ‘hiding’ after poor start

Lionel Messi poses after winning the Best FIFA Men’s player award with the winner of the Best FIFA Men’s coach award Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, winner of the Best FIFA Women’s player award USA women’s Megan Rapinoe and the winner of the Best FIFA Women’s coach award USA women’s coach Jill Ellis

2. “I want to thank those who Guardiola. Messi received decided to give me this recog- “It is great, nobody expected • nition,” said Messi. this 20, 10, five, four years ago the award for “The most important thing that I would be standing here,” record sixth time for me is the collective awards, KNOW WHAT said the 52-year-old German but today is also a very special who joined Liverpool in 2015. Cristiano night for me.” “I have to say thank you to my Ronaldo• skipped the It is the first time that Messi It is the first time that outstanding club Liverpool FC. has won the FIFA Best Award Those who don’t love it don’t ceremony which was created in 2016. Ron- Messi has won the FIFA have a heart. aldo won for 2016 and 2017, with Best Award which was “As a coach you can only be Jurgen Klopp Croatian Luka Modric beating created in 2016. Ronaldo as good as your team. I’m really Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson (2nd R) heads home the opening goal as won• The Best men’s both last year. won for 2016 and 2017, proud of being coach of such Everton’s players look on coach award Messi was top scorer in the with Croatian Luka an incredible bunch of players.” Champions League last season Modric beating both last Two-time women’s World Reuters | London responsibility as well... I am with 12 goals before Barcelona year Cup-winning coach Ellis, beat ¬always here for our fans, I • Jill Ellis takes were dumped out by Liverpool Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman, verton manager Mar - will not hide, no one can hide.” the women’s coach in the semi-finals. runner-up in France 2019, and Eco Silva has accused his Everton enjoyed a busy sum- of the year award The Argentine also won the England’s Phil Neville for the under-performing players of mer transfer window, complet- European Golden Shoe after women’s World Cup and won award. “hiding” after a disappointing ing deals for Moise Kean, Alex scoring 36 goals, the La Liga the Golden Boot, also gaining “The World Cup really was a start to their Premier League Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Fabian AFP | Milan title with Barcelona and helped the Golden Ball for the best showcase, the world fell even campaign. Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin Argentina to bronze at 2019 player and becoming the face more in love with the game,” The Merseyside club have and Jonas Lossl. ionel Messi won the FIFA Copa America. of the tournament for her out- said 53-year-old Ellis, who will suffered defeats in three of However, Silva’s side cur- Men’s Player of the Year Van Dijk had been bidding to spoken views on US president step down from the team in Oc- their past four Premier League rently sit 14th in the league Laward as beaten rival become a rare defender to win a Donald Trump and campaign- tober. matches, the latest coming at standings with seven points Cristiano Ronaldo stayed away FIFA player award, since Italian ing for LGBT rights. Leeds United manager home against newly-promoted from six matches. from the star-studded ceremony Fabio Cannavaro won the World “I’m a little bit at a loss for Marcelo Bielsa won the fair play Sheffield United last weekend, The situation at Goodison in Milan’s iconic La Scala Opera Player of the Year, and he Ballon words, if you can believe it, award after he ordered his team putting Silva’s position under Park has not yet reached a cri- House on Monday. d’Or in 2006. it rarely happens to me,” said to allow Aston Villa to score an pressure. sis point but Everton face a Barcelona striker Messi’s vic- The Netherlands captain also Rapinoe who went on to make equaliser during their 1-1 draw Ahead of their League Cup critical run of fixtures ahead tory was a surprise as he edged missed out on completing a tre- a plea against racism and for in their Championship match trip to Sheffield Wednes - of next month’s international out Virgil Van Dijk, who won ble for Liverpool with manag- women’s rights. in April. day, Silva did not hold back break, including a home league the UEFA player’s award last er Jurgen Klopp winning the “We have such an incredible Bielsa’s side had gone ahead with the criticism and de - match against reigning cham- month after helping Liverpool men’s coach of the year award opportunity being professional controversially when a player manded a reaction from his pions Manchester City. to the Champions League last and Alisson Becker the goal- football players. was injured before the Argen- players. While Silva refused to season. keeper prize. “We have incredible plat - tine intervened. “It is not the moment for an- discuss whether he would Juventus forward Ronaldo forms, the unique opportunity Romanian-born Hungarian yone to hide,” Silva told British make wholesale changes to had also been shortlisted for the Rapinoe ‘lost for words’ to use this to actually change the forward Daniel Zsori won the media. the squad, he said the match award, but did not attend the Megan Rapinoe beat fellow world for the better.” Fifa Puskas Award for the best “I said it inside the dressing against Sheffield Wednesday ceremony as he was named in World Cup winner Alex Mor- Klopp won the men’s coach- goal, beating strikes from Messi room, too (after the Sheffield had become “really impor- FIFA’s World 11 best team along gan and England’s Lucy Bronze ing award ahead of two other and Juan Fernando Quintero. United defeat) – there is no- tant”. with Messi. to the women’s prize, with her Premier League coaches -- Tot- The 18-year-old forward, on where we can hide, we have “We have to look at ¬re - Both Messi, 32, and Van Dijk, USA coach Jill Ellis lifting the tenham’s Mauricio Pochetti- his debut, scored a spectacular to show stronger character, specting the competition, 28, are now in the running for women’s coaching award. no, who the German beat in overhead kick to win the game personality. respecting our goals for that the coveted Ballon d’Or which Rapinoe, 34, was joint top June’s Champions League fi- for his side Debrecen against “It is a moment for us to go competition and what we want will be announced on December scorer with six goals at the nal, and Manchester City’s Pep Ferencvaros in stoppage time. and play football and to take to achieve in it,” he added. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 16 Halep targets strong finish in Asia Wimbledon champion Simona Halep steers past Barbora Strycova in Wuhan second round the fourth seed, who next faces Halep maintained Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina • for a place in the quarter-finals. her undefeated record “For this period I just want to against Strycova, moving be better because every year I into the round of 16 promised myself that I will do with a straight-set win KNOW WHAT the best I can, and I couldn’t for different reasons. “Now I feel healthy, I feel mo- AFP | Wuhan, China Simona Halep’s best tivated, I feel fresh. I just want performance at Wu- to go there and win every match imona Halep said that I play.” winning her first Wimble- han Open to date is a Halep recently announced she Sdon title this year meant semifinal run in 2016 will be reuniting with coach Dar- “everything”, but she was de- ren Cahill from the start of 2020 termined to have a better Asian and the Romanian is convinced swing than in past years after they can pick up where they left an emphatic start to her Wuhan spots in the WTA Finals in Shen- off last year when the Australian campaign yesterday. zhen, sixth-ranked Halep also helped her win a maiden Grand Halep suffered opening-round has a shot at finishing the year Slam title at the 2018 French exits in three of her previous as world number one for a third Open. five appearances at the Chinese consecutive time with a strong “I’m really happy and I feel event -– including the last two finish to the season in Asia. confident that next year I can seasons –- but was dominant in “Very, very tough goals do some good things again,” she a 6-3, 6-2 triumph over Wimble- honestly After winning Wim- said. don semi-finalist Barbora Stry- bledon, I was a little bit let’s say Halep skipped past Strycova in cova to reach the last 16. more relaxed in results, making just 85 minutes yesterday, ben- A solid contender for clinch- Simona Halep of Romania hits a return against Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic at the Wuhan Open big results. But I’m still moti- efiting from her opponent’s 30 ing one of the six remaining vated. I’m working hard,” said unforced errors. Paul Pogba set to make Man Utd return India’s Bumrah out

AFP | Manchester Wednesday. is also now sidelined by a groin problem of South Africa Tests The French international midfielder has that forced him off in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat Paul anchester Unit- been sidelined for three weeks by an ankle at West Ham. Pogba Med manager Ole injury, but Solskjaer is confident he will The England international will not fea- with back injury Gunnar Solskjaer definitely be fit for Arsenal’s visit in the ture in midweek, but has not been ruled expects Paul Pogba Premier League on Monday. out of a return against Arsenal with United tober 2 in Visakhapatnam. to make his return “He’ll probably get some minutes badly in need of three points. The Board of Control for from injury against Rochdale,” said Solskjaer yester- Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw also Cricket in India (BCCI) said against third- day. “But we definitely think he’s ready for remain out injured but teenager Mason “the injury was detected tier Roch - Arsenal.” Greenwood, who scored the winner in a 1-0 during a routine radiological dale in the Solskjaer’s options in attacking areas Europa League win over Astana last week, screening”. League have been hampered by a number of inju- is fit again after missing the trip to West “He will now undergo re- Cup on ries in recent weeks and Marcus Rashford Ham due to illness. habilitation at NCA (National Cricket Academy) and will be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team,” the statement added. Bumrah, 25, who has an un- Zidane brushes off orthodox sling-arm action, has Jasprit Bumrah of India prepapres claimed 62 wickets in 12 Tests to bowl during a Test match against and recently claimed just the third hat-trick by an Indian in criticism as Madrid look Zinedine West Indies (file photo) Zidane the longest format in the West AFP | Mumbai Indies. Known for bowling to continue recovery ndia’s premier paceman near-perfect yorkers in the IJasprit Bumrah has been death overs, he was India’s AFP | Madrid Zidane singled out Ga- ruled out of the upcoming strike bowler in the recent 50- reth Bale for praise on Test series against South Af- over World Cup in England, I feel strong but I Sunday after the Welsh- rica with a stress fracture in taking 18 wickets from nine inedine Zidane feel the same as I man continued his rein- his lower back, the country’s matches. claims he has not tegration at the club with cricket board said yesterday. But the quick was not part of even thought about did a month ago. The another tenacious display. Umesh Yadav will replace the recently concluded three- Z important thing is the criticism aimed at him “I am not surprised,” Bumrah, who tops the bowl- match Twenty20 series against in recent weeks as Real Ma- to give 100 per cent Zidane said. “I’m with him ing chart in one-day rankings the visiting South African side drid look to build on Sunday’s and to give my best. I every day and we know he and is placed third in Tests, in who won the final game to morale-boosting win away at remember playing badly can do a lot offensively but the 15-man squad for the three draw the series 1-1. The first Sevilla. for this team as well but he is helping us defen- five-day matches starting Oc- match was washed out. Madrid eased the growing the important thing is to sively too. When we pressure on their coach with a work together we can determined performance at the give your best achieve good things.” Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan after ZINEDINE ZIDANE Madrid will be they had been beaten 3-0 by Paris without Ferland Bangladesh head to N.Zealand Saint-Germain in the Champions “I feel strong but I feel the same Mendy on Wednesday af- League four days before. as I did a month ago. The important ter the defender injured his for first time since attack That loss was Madrid’s worst thing is to give 100 per cent and to hamstring against Sevilla. AFP | Dhaka 15 that claimed 51 lives. Bang- during Zidane’s two spells as give my best. I remember playing It is the second muscle ladesh’s Test squad were just a coach and prompted questions about badly for this team as well but the injury Mendy has suf - angladesh’s Under-19 team few minutes from being caught the Frenchman’s future, with Jose important thing is to give your best.” fered since joining Ma- Bhas left on the country’s up in the carnage as they at- Mourinho among those linked with Madrid have won three of their drid from Lyon for 50 first cricket tour to New Zea- tended Friday prayers. taking charge. six games in all competitions so far million euros in July and land since their Test play - The third Test in Madrid play newly-promoted this season and, after Osasuna, play leaves Zidane short at ers narrowly escaped the Christchurch was scheduled Osasuna on Wednesday and could Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Met- left-back, with Marcelo deadly mosque attacks in to begin on March 16, but was go top of La Liga with a victory. ropolitano on Saturday. also recovering from a Christchurch earlier this year. cancelled. “It’s always the same, there has “We played a good game in Sevilla back problem. A 15-member squad left “New Zealand gave us a always been criticism and there al- but most of all we played as a team Zidane said Marcelo Dhaka late Monday to play five formal guarantee, which we ways will be,” Zidane said in a press from the first minute until the last,” is close to a return, along youth one-day internationals worked out and sent it to our conference yesterday. Zidane said. “ with Luka Modric and from September 29, following government,” said Bangladesh “I don’t even think about it. It is “Playing as a team, fighting for Isco, who have been out reassurances from Wellington Cricket Board chief executive what it is, it happens. When we lose, each other, that’s what we have to do with thigh injuries. Marco about security measures Nizamuddin Chowdhury. I’m going to get sacked and when we against Osasuna and we have to keep Asensio is a long-term absen- It is the first visit of a Bang- Bangladesh Under-19 skip- win, I’m the best. You just have to playing like that.” tee after he ruptured his ante- ladeshi squad since the shoot- per Akbar Ali said the players keep working. Not for the first time this season, rior cruciate ligament. ings at two mosques on March were focused on the matches.