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2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 bahrainthisweek SPOTLIGHT CALLING BAHRAIN HOME book. Beverly is a talented photographer, being oppressed, no equal right with men, from South Africa. Nothing tells better low social status, is often misunderstood than lively photographs. Her marvellous based on western points. I would like to pictures make this book attracting. Rehab have the ladies speak on their own to break is local Bahraini young lady. She taught the prejudice. me how to live and eat as a local, also introduced the rich culture and good What one thing would you give up to tradition of Bahrain to me. become a better writer? Writing is one of the methods that I use Who is the cover girl? to express my love toward the Middle Honestly speaking, I don’t know who is East. Music, dance and art also offer the girl. This pic is among the thousand other methods. I established the Middle masterpieces of Beverly’s collection. The Eastern Culture Association at Taiwan in publisher liked it a lot and put it as cover. 2002. I have my own dance school; that This picture was taken in 2015 during Heya teaches different dances and music from Beya at Zallaq Beach. If you are the cover the Middle East, also Bollywood. Every girl or happen to know her, will appreciate year, we put a theatre show combined if you can contact me by emailing with drama to introduce different Middle [email protected] This pretty girl is Eastern culture to Taiwan. For me, no widely loved and representing Bahrain in matter writing, music, dance or art, as long this Chinese book. as people can love the Middle East, I will continue working on it. Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a At the end, before we finish the body of work with connections between interview, do you have some more each book? words to share? This is my 2nd book. My first book is Bahrain is a culturally advanced nation, about Arabic dance, “Slim Body Raks Because of Bahrain, I started to know Sharqi”. For me, writing is alike homework excellent groups, like Caracalla (Lebanon), given by God. My major is Middle Eastern Enana(Syria), Mahmoud Reda Troupe Studies. I will continue writing more to (Egypt), Anadolu Atesi(Turkey), Merchant explore the good culture and value which I of Bollywood(India) and many more. saw from this land. Meanwhile, I do have During the past week of National Day plans to move to my 3rd book to talk about celebrations, I saw Ardah, Liwa, Yowla, the stories of women from different Arabic Fijri, and girls’ Khaliji dance in events. countries. Far from outside world, people I really enjoy everything I experienced tend to have a lot of wrong ideas toward here. I would like to say. Thank you, Middle Eastern countries, especially Bahrain for opening your arms to “Since I moved to Bahrain at 2009, every time when I mentioned I live toward women. Whenever seeing a picture expatriates friendly. And thank you for in Bahrain to the people in my country, many of them do not seem to of women wearing Abaya, a stereotype of letting us call Bahrain home. know about Bahrain. Even thinking I am talking about Paris, for the pronunciation of Bahrain and Paris in Mandarin sounds similar. I would like to find a book introducing Bahrain specifically to my friends, but couldn’t find any in Chinese books market. That’s how I started the idea to write it,” Violet Lee (Lee Wan Ju) said. In conversation with the author where the author speaks to Bahrain This Week where she is in search for Cover Girl of “My home at Arabian Sea – Kingdom of Bahrain”, the first ever traditional Chinese book introducing Bahrain. November 9, 2017, a Bahraini style, red and white, party was held in Taipei, Taiwan, announcing the publishing of “My home at Arabian Sea – Kingdom of Bahrain”. Read on to find more about the author and the search for the cover girl.

What is the book about? sure mentioned, and also how local people Bahrain has a rich culture since ancient spend time in Malkiya beach, Desert Dilmun civilization. Since Bahrain is a multi- camping, farmer’s market, Al Dar Island, faced society and tolerance makes Bahrain horse racing…etc. most unique in the Middle East. I began with Bahrain’s history and tradition, and how How long did it take you to write this people celebrate festivals, like Ramadan, book? What kind of research did you do, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Gergaoun, Heya and how long did you spend researching Beya, observations of Muharam, Ashura and before beginning a book? Nasfa are also mentioned. For writing, it took me around one year. In this book, I also introduce local However, for collecting the data, it took To know more about Middle Eastern Bahraini food, like Machboos, Mashkhool, me around 8 years, as I visited villages for Culture Association in Taiwan, you can Momawsh, Harees, Saloona, Aseed, interviewing and attending yearly festivals check out following link to watch a clip Balaleet, Gimat, Mahalabiya etc. Plus to make sure the information in my book is of their 2017 drama show, White Rose, point, recipes are also included in case the correct and without stereotype. a story based on real story happening in Chinese readers would like to try making Here, I would like to especially thank Ottoman Empire. the dish. The famous spots as Tree of Beverly Ann West and Rehab Madan for https://www.facebook.com/arabesque. Life, Oil No.1, Qalat Al Bahrain etc are for their kind helping me in working on this troupe/videos/1862210813811678/ bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 3 RETHINK BAHRAINRETHINK WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY BRAKES

suddenly. It could be a pedestrian crossing the But there are situations where you have to press road at a leisurely pace, a cat or a dog who makes a the brakes hard and immediately to avoid an impact. sudden appearance infront of your vehicle, a careless Nevertheless you must not press the brakes so schoolboy, a car which suddenly decides to cut across hard that your wheels get locked because in such a you to change the lane, a driver jumping the red light situation you might lose control of the vehicle. and springing a nasty surprise on you, a brick or a Another danger of harsh braking is your vehicle cardboard carton blocking your way, road works to might skid. If skidding occurs you must release the which you may not have paid attention beforehand brake pedal fully or ease off the accelerator and turn and much more. The reasons could be a thousand the steering wheel in the direction in which the vehicle and one. may be skidding. So one must be on the lookout for all possible And finally remember that if you have just driven scenarios so you are not taken by surprise. And if through deep water – an eventuality faced by drivers It’s rarely a smooth ride for any driver all the way from you guard against sudden surprises accidents can only during winters in Bahrain though - then your point A to point B. And subconsciously one has to be easily averted. The safest way to put brakes is to brakes may not be as effective for some as you would put brakes umpteen times even for a kilometer-long press them early and lightly as you gauge the nature expect them to be. Once you are out of water, test journey. If you ever decide to keep count of the number of and distance between your vehicle and the hazard their efficacy by pressing them gently. And if you feel of times you had to apply brakes while driving, even / obstruction. This way you are in complete control they are not fully effective then drive slowly while if briefly and lightly, you will be astonished to read the of the situation. You should then begin to brake applying light pressure on the brakes. This should sum total at the end of the stretch. more firmly as you approach the target and begin to help to dry them out after a while. In any case, a good driver should always stop. To avoid a jerky stop and give a shock to your You must also check your brake oil regularly. Brakes remain ‘brake-ready’. You never know when, in what co-passenger you should ease off the pressure just are the first line of defence for any driver to avert an circumstance, you may have to press the brakes before you stop. accident and must be maintained in good order.

Supported by rethinkbh www.rethink.com.bh This Column is published in association with Ministry of Interior in public interest. Please send in your queries to [email protected] & MOI will respond in our next issue. 4 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 bahrainthisweek INSIDE BAHRAIN HOUSING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2017 A GRAND SUCCESS companies and more. the only Bahraini exhibition that has “It is our pleasure to inaugurate partnered up with regional and global the Bahrain Housing Exhibition and construction groups specializing in Conference which comes as part of BTEA’s concept creation and development of efforts to host events that contribute everything from strategy, brand and significantly to the national economy. We product development, through to design, also look forward to the success of this execution and communication. This year's edition, and we invite all individuals provides the company with a leading to attend the exhibition, including our edge in the market to offer a complete engineering students who can benefit portfolio of global solutions to the tremendously from this opportunity. This investors, operators and entrepreneurs exhibition will serve as an incentive for in the housing industry covering the them to contribute to the overall economic Kingdom of Bahrain and whole GCC. development of the Kingdom,” said the This exhibition was a leading event CEO of BTEA, H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin for all stakeholders seeking affordable Humood Al Khalifa. housing and the development of Bahrain Housing Expo 2017 is sustainable communities.

Under the patronage of the Minister of The three day exhibition, supported Industry, Commerce and Tourism, H.E. by the Ministry of Housing and Mr. Zayed Bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Chief organized by Exposure Media, brings Executive Officer of the Bahrain Tourism together suppliers from the housing and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), H.E. and construction sector including heat Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, insulation system suppliers, alternative inaugurated the Bahrain Housing construction solutions, construction Conference and Exhibition 2017 held at tools and building materials, housing and the Bahrain International Exhibition & infrastructure contractors, waterproofing Convention Centre. products, electrical tools, elevator MODERN EDUCATION WILL BE BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND WILL REDUCE COSTS AGU Presents the 21st Century University Model

and that higher education institutions changing the concept of educational Offices, which ensure organising and should become centres for the production attainment irrevocably. The peak of securing all stages of innovation, from of innovative technology and their export this change will coincide with the intellectual property to marketing the to markets. generalisation of AI techniques, which scientific and technological products. The WSF was recently held on the have begun to be used in the educational Thus, the offices become the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, with system and may allow the control of university's link to the economic cycle. the participation of a large number of high costs of higher education to He also mentioned that some modern scientists from across the world, to remain available to all,” pointed out universities develop business incubators, solidify future perceptions of global Professor Al Dahmani. which are specialised spaces for the education in the world. Moreover, he also discussed the university to support start-up companies Professor Al Dahmani gave a lecture economic and social role imposed on in the development of products or presenting a futuristic vision on the universities by all the changes experienced services, based on new technologies radical changes that the education by modern societies, explaining that the from the university’s research and sector is globally undergoing, focusing new system of higher education depends development centres. on university studies, especially mainly on creativity and innovation. Professor Al Dahmani concluded postgraduate studies. The Dean of the College of Graduate his lecture by affirming that his “This vision deals with the challenges Studies demonstrated the importance of presentation is a general framework facing educational institutions, especially the structural changes that universities for the future of universities and that universities, such as the provision must introduce in order to link creativity each university ought develop from this of quality higher education to all and and innovation. These include the framework, creating its own model to Professor Mohamed Al Dahmani of the controlling the cost of education, which organisation of research and development correspond with its potential, ambition and Arabian Gulf University (AGU) said that is nearly out of hand with the continuous activity by creating centres for this the social and economic environment in the 21stcentury university will gradually increase in student numbers,” he said, purpose, supported by the university and which it is active. rely on artificial intelligence (AI), so as to stressing the importance of the new defined within the university strategies to This has been realised by AGU, which reduce the cost of education and open its university model, which forms be developed and reviewed periodically. had begun in this decade and through availability to all. During his participation universities into social and economic In his speech, he addressed the two strategic sessions to develop a model in the World Science Forum (WSF), he institutions in addition to their traditional most important structural elements that suitable for its potentials, characteristics pointed out that higher education in the educational role. universities of the 21st century must and its entrusted role in building an 21st century must depend on innovation, “New educational technologies are develop, namely Technology Transfer advanced Gulf society. bahrainthisweek SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 5 UPDATES DUBAI FRAME TO OPEN Dubai Frame, the iconic twin tower able to purchase the tickets through a view the city from the new observation project with a 150-metre-high glass website that will be launched soon and deck for a specified time. bridge observation deck will open also at the ticketing counters. That is the very reason why Emaar next week. He said the municipality is working Properties, the developer of Burj The official inauguration of with Etisalat for launching the website. Khalifa, has been assigned with the Dubai Frame or Berwaz Dubai will “The number of people allowed consultancy services related to the take place next week and the public inside (at a time) will be restricted. administrative and finance operations will be able to visit the frame from We can’t allow several people to and visitor management. the next day, Hussain Nasser Lootah, go to the top of the frame together,” At the top of Dubai Frame, visitors director-general of Dubai Municipality. he explained. will have a bird’s eye view of old Dubai He was speaking on the sidelines of Earlier this week, Lootah and other as they look towards Karama, Umm a ceremony to honour the volunteers senior officials paid an inspection visit Hurair, Bur Dubai and Deira, and as who took part in the Clean Up the at the Dubai Frame in preparation for they turn around, they can see the World campaign held the grand opening. high-rise towers and development in November. Mohammad Mubarak Al projects of new Dubai in contrast. Entry tickets to Dubai Frame will Mutaiwe’e, assistant director-general An architectural landmark bridging cost Dh50 for adults, while children for Communication and Community Dubai’s past, present and future, the will have to pay Dh30, according to a Sector, who accompanied Lootah, said Dubai Frame covered in gold-cladding previous announcement from a Dubai visitors will have a similar experience is located in Zabeel Park. It has been in Municipality official. like that of At The Top, Burj Khalifa, the making since 2013 and is expected Lootah added that visitors will be as they will be allowed in groups to to attract two million visitors a year.

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incidence of cardiovascular disease and part of this community we have to start premature deaths. Hypertension, Stroke, working to change this simple lifestyle kidney disease, Osteoporosis, obesity, factors. If we want to provide a healthier stomach cancer and even Alzheimer’s lives for our children, we have to work disease had been associated with on reducing the salt in their food. We increase salt consumption. The world also have to address food manufacturer health organization stated that 1.7 million and food chain managers to request cardiovascular deaths in the year 2010 providing low salt options. This action were because of excess salt intake. This was successful in other countries and was the main reason why reducing the salt there is no reason why it should not work consumption by 30% was one of the global here. Reducing cardiovascular diseases, health goals to achieve in the year 2025. decreasing health expenses, and healthier The problem is that the main part of lives for future generations are national the consumed salt, about 75%, is added goals that we are responsible for and are within processed food or restaurant worthy for all efforts. meals. The table salt constitute only 5% Cardiovascular diseases are the major we are facing during our daily life are all of the daily intake. Moreover it had been cause of the global non-communicable important contributing factors. shown by studies that fast food chains are mortality. It caused 38 million deaths We have to take an action and change utilizing larger amount of salt in preparing in the year 2012. 16 million deaths were some of these factors. We have to address their meals. Moreover it was found that considered premature before the age of our children’s lifestyles if we want a there are variation in salt content in the 70 years. The prevalence of Hypertension, healthier lives for them. There is no doubt same chain in different parts of the world. Diabetes, Stroke, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity that most of the people know what they Unfortunately it is found that some of and coronary artery disease are increasing need to do differently, but we have to start the items served in our region have the substantially. If we try to understand acting now. highest salt content as compared to other the cause behind that as well as the On simple step that we could implement place in the world. high mortality rates, we will find that is reducing the salt in our food. We had Studies in UK, Canada, Australia, the lifestyle that we are following plays been eating unnoticeably excess salt, and the United states have shown that Dr. Jafar Al Said a major role. Sedentary lifestyle, excess much more than the daily recommended implementing policies to monitor and (Chair of the Internal Medicine Department, salt, increase calorie and carbohydrate amount by the world health organization reduce salt was successful in reducing Nephrology / Internal Medicine Consultant) consumption, smoking and the stress of 6 gm. It is contributing to increased cardiovascular diseases by one third. As Bahrain Specialist Hospital

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