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x JO3639_Smart_Money_App_Launch_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX4cm.indd9/26/17 3:39 PM 1 PM hails Bahrain- Saudi relations Manama HM the King during the celebrations held at Sakhir Palace rime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman PAl-Khalifa yesterday hailed Saudi’s pivotal role in serving the Arab and Islamic nations and dealing with regional security and stability. In a statement to Saudi “Al-Yawm” newspaper, ‘Affirm commitment the Premier expressed his confidence in the ability of Saudi to maintain the security and stability of the region and achieve its people’s well- being. HRH the PM said, “Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi to unity, tolerance’ Arabia are one entity.” DT News Network national principles based on is an incentive which makes the 18th Anniversary of HM Najib began his three-day Manama unity, depth of belonging us, with God’s help, advance the King’s Accession to the official visit with an audience ahrain yesterday marked and tolerance of coexistence, with the same strength and Throne. His Royal Highness with King Hamad at Shaikh P its 46th National Day with which protect Bahrain against determination to continue Prime Minister Prince Salman Hamad palace earlier, during BHis Majesty King Hamad bin the forces of destruction and the blessed journey of our bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the which he was honoured with Isa Al Khalifa leading the division.” development.” Crown Prince, Deputy the King Hamad Order of the celebrations in the Sakhir King Hamad stressed that Shortly after the speech Supreme Commander and Renaissance of the First Class. 03 Palace. this is an occasion to renew HM the King conferred First Deputy Prime Minister, His Majesty also conferred Bahrain, Malaysia HM the King arrived at the pledge of loyalty to the medals of appreciation on and the Malaysian Prime the Bahrain Medal of eye stronger ties the ceremony accompanied sacrifices of the martyrs of national work pioneers. Minister, Haji Mohammad the First Class on the by a constellation of cavalry the homeland, “who came to The celebrations mark Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Malaysian Defence Minister, as the artillery fired twenty- its aid and gave their souls to the anniversary of the Razak, were present. Hishammuddin Hussein one rounds to salute His defend its sovereignty”. establishment of the modern The Malaysian Prime during the ceremony. P Majesty. “Today, Bahrain is at state of Bahrain as an Minister extended sincere King Hamad, who visited In his speech, His Majesty the forefront of the global Arab and Muslim country congratulations to HM King Malaysia in April this year, the King told the nation development race according in 1783 by its founder Hamad on the glorious lauded the agreements and that there is “no better to performance indicators Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 46th National Days, wishing memoranda of understanding 05 occasion than this to affirm in all fields of work,” said Anniversary of its accession to Bahrain and its people further signed on the sidelines of his Blockchain our commitment to our HM the King adding: “This the UN as a full member and progress and prosperity. visit. technology expert Alex Tapscott speaks about the sudden frenzy in HM King patronises National Days’ celebrations Bitcoin trading 2 Sunday, December 17, 2017

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Harpreet Kaur/ DTNN told DT News. on the success, Mohammad Ali Al [email protected] He added: “This also tells the story Khozai, Chairman of the Capital of cohesion and unique glory of the Municipal Council, told DT News Manama loyal people and leadership that that the capital had been working for perfect blend of awe-inspiring establishes the titles of allegiance and the past three months to ensure its fireworks and rhythmic music creates a bright future.” success. “We are glad to see the huge Atransformed festivities in the Capital The festivities at the Water turnout for this event.” Governorate to an enchanting Garden City Project also offered “I would like to thank all the experience for thousands who huge surprises to the participants organisations for their coordination thronged the Water Garden in the form of several gifts, which and efforts to ensure security, smooth City project for National Day included an MG360 car from Zayani traffic flow and management of the Capital Governate presenting a token of appreciation for the support celebrations. Investments. stalls,” he added. Live performances by the Interior Tamkeen’s market for Ministry music team, as well as entrepreneurs and games village for operettas by Mohamed Abdel children turned out to be an instant Rahim, Mohamed El Tamimi and hit among revellers at the event Hanan Reda, offered the crowd organised with the support of 30 one of the most unforgettable government and private entities. experiences of the National Day Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al festivities. Khalifa, Director General of Amman “The wide participation is a Municipality, Deputy Chairman clear indication of their love and of the Higher Committee for the loyalty to this country,” Shaikh celebration, said the huge turnout is Hisham bin Abdulrahman “an affirmation of loyalty Al Khalifa, the Governor of to our wise leadership the Capital Governorate, and our belonging to Chairman of the Higher our homeland.” Committee for the celebration Commenting

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A musical performance Shaikh Hisham addressing the audience Sunday, December 17, 2017 3

HRH Crown Prince holds talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Bahrain, Malaysia Manama ahrain is committed to strengthening its relations with Malaysia by boosting investments and bilateral trade across Ba range of sectors, said His Royal Highness, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. Prince Salman, during a meeting with the Prime Minister of eye stronger ties the Federation of Malaysia, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak, at Gudaibiya Palace, also emphasised the importance of private sector in enhancing bilateral ties. “Malaysia’s economic achievements are phenomenal, so is the role it plays in supporting safety and security in the region particularly through its participation in the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition,” said HRH Prince Salman while underlining Kingdom’s commitment to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation. His Highness the Crown Prince also stressed the importance of boosting official visits between the two nations to increase bilateral trade and investment. During the meeting, His Royal Highness welcomed the growth of relations between Bahrain and Malaysia, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Najib Razak expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to meet His Royal Highness and praised the Kingdom’s commitment to furthering bilateral relations. His Royal Highness and the Malaysian Prime Minister reviewed a range of bilateral initiatives and ways to further develop relations across various sectors. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss current regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also held a luncheon in honour of Razak’s visit to Bahrain. Earlier in the day, the Malaysian Prime Minister visited the Economic Development Board (EDB) and discussed ways to enhance trade ties in the presence of Deputy Premier, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and EDB officials. During the visit, the Malaysian Premier was informed about EDB’s work and strategic plan. EDB’s Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Al-Rumaihi, briefed him about EDB’s role in consolidating and supporting the economic policies of the kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and efforts to diversify the Kingdom’s economy. Referring to EDB’s plans and strategies to develop various economic sectors, Al-Rumaihi highlighted EDB’s keenness to intensify its efforts in the current phase to consolidate investments in financial services, information and communication, logistics, manufacturing and tourism. EDB chief pointed out that there are promising horizons to enhance economic relations with Malaysia, given the two countries’ flourishing economic march, and distinguished international status in the Islamic banking sector. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa bestowed the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance of the First Al Rumaihi also stressed EDB’s keenness on strengthening Class upon Malaysian Prime Minister, Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, in recognition of his investment cooperation with Malaysia highlighting the country’s role in bolstering bilateral relations, during a reception held at the Shaikh Hamad Palace experience and economic weight in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his delight in visiting the EDB and for being informed about its experience in promoting Bahrain’s promising economic opportunities.

In pictures, the Crown Prince with the Malaysian Prime Minister during a reception 4 Sunday, December 17, 2017

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) yesterday received at the SCW’s premises the Wife of Malaysian Prime Minister, Datin Paduka Ahdeya Ahmed Seri Hajjah Rosmah Mansor, in the presence of HH Shaikha Mariam Happy National Day bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Wife of Deputy Premier Shaikh The fireworks Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Princess Sabeeka reviewed with It’s just the generation… Rosmah Mansor Bahraini women’s achievements the 1980s and emphasised the importance of exchang- very year we celebrate national day we evaluate what ing expertise among Ewe have politically and economically achieved and Islamic countries to avail what we forget to look into is how we as a nation have of each others’ experi- stood together in good and bad times and succeeded in ences in the fields of protecting our country against our enemies. women advancement. Pictures for representative purpose only When we were children and those who are a few years The Malaysian Premier’s beginning younger or older than I am will relate to what I will now wife said that she is look- Mohammed Zafran/DTNN write about. To make this easier I will gladly say I am 44 ing forward to open- [email protected] Blockchain technology expert Alex Tapscott and by my generation I mean those who remember how ing up new horizons of he booming popularity we used to celebrate national day. bilateral cooperation, of Bitcoin is only the speaks about the sudden frenzy in Bitcoin trading A teapot, snacks and we get into dad’s car and drive especially in the women beginningT of the growth and to the locations where fireworks were held. We would empowerment field. development of digital assets, get stuck in traffic and never grumble because what was crypto-currencies and the awaiting us was the fun of the year, the national songs and application of the blockchain our fireworks. technology, according to Life was simple and we weren’t the Starbucks Blockchain technology expert generation. We were the tea and the car drive , all the way Alex Tapscott. to the fireworks generation. Talking to DT News on Alex Tapscott Life was simple and our dreams were simple. National the unprecedented surge day was associated to fireworks and songs about Sheikh witnessed by Bitcoin and Isa may his soul rest in peace. I still remember this song cryptocurrencies, Tapscott that had our beloved kings name in it “Ya BuHamad said, “The development has Sheikh el balad..teslam lena ebladena” and its translation A tribute to the caused an international frenzy, is the “The Father of Hamad is the ruler of our country, What is Bitcoin? with people from all over the Bitcoin is a new currency that was created in 2009 by God bless our country.” world investing and trading We learnt to love Sheikh Isa and Hamad’s name was an unknown person using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. with such currencies in order Transactions are made with no middlemen – meaning, no also associated to him, and we after him had already loved to make a profit.” our future king. banks! Bitcoin can be used to book hotels on Expedia, shop According to him one of the for furniture on Overstock and buy Xbox games. But much He was the son of the modest down to earth leader we reasons for the frenzy is social had known as children and our hearts were all open to his of the hype is about getting rich by trading it. The price of media. “News of early investors bitcoin skyrocketed into the thousands in 2017. son, our new leader. fallen heroes becoming millionaires and And this just reminded me of how modesty in its own Manama the Anniversary of HM the billionaires have blown up on form is greatness. ich tributes were paid King’s Accession to the Throne social media.” How Bitcoin works? If you are from my generation, you would also Ryesterday to the fallen reflects the royal pride in the He, however, also points out Bitcoins are completely virtual coins designed to be ‘self- remember Adhari Park, Andalus Garden and the Water heroes of the Kingdom with sacrifices of the late soldiers. that while excitement has been contained’ for their value, with no need for banks to move Park.These were the places we used to go to during our HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad In a statement released stirring up at one end, anxiety and store the money. national day breaks. There was no such thing as three Al Khalifa affirming that the separately, Information Affairs about it being a ‘bubble’ has Once you own bitcoins, they possess value and trade just days break in Paris. We loved and enjoyed our own “nation will not forget those Minister Ali bin Mohammed been evolving at the other. as if they were nuggets of gold in your pocket. You can use country and our love for it made us wait for this day to who lost their lives while Al-Rumaihi said, “The sacrifices “Many have called it the your bitcoins to purchase goods and services online, or you come. defending the homeland.” of our heroic soldiers have biggest bubble the world has can tuck them away and hope that their value increases over You might also remember when the first fast food In a statement on the eve of always been valued by the wise ever seen,” Tapscott warns. the years. Bitcoins are traded from one personal ‘wallet’ to chains were opened. Wimpy opened before Dairy Queen the Commemoration Day, HH leadership and all the people of In this regard, Tapscott said another. and many of our birthday parties were held in DQ. Shaikh Nasser said, “Bahraini Bahrain.” he is more excited about the A wallet is a small personal database that you store on You would also remember the first time Baskin Robbins people have every right to be “The Commemoration Day technology behind bitcoin your computer drive, on your smartphone, on your tablet, or was opened with its 31, 32, or 33 flavours. And this was all proud of the nation’s martyrs has a big historical significance,” “rather than the short-term somewhere in the cloud. (CNN/Economic Times) in the early 1980s.To us, Wimpy followed by Baskin were and the sacrifices they had the minister said adding that financial rewards or risks it has the best treats ever.Thats how we celebrated national day. made to protect the nation it shows that the leadership, to offer”. know who owes what money in asset but it’s not going to be We had nothing else. We only had those, yet life was and defend its capabilities and government and people of “I am more interested in the a way that is peer to peer and the last.” beautiful. achievements.” Bahrain never forget the technology behind it, not in relatively anonymous, He said that there are lots Today we and our children have much more and I will The Commemoration Day, sacrifices of its heroes who fell in giving investment advice,” he “This is something that is of new kinds of technologies not say life was more beautiful then. which falls on December the line of duty”, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (file) told DT News. relatively new,” he points out. like Etherium which is a No, life is of course more beautiful now if we have kept 17, is an opportunity to pay The Minister paid tribute to He said the Blockchain, a He added: “What Bitcoin is platform to run applications our country and our families together and we did. homage to the late servicemen defending the nation. heavenly rewards,” added the staff of the BDF, Interior technology invented by Satoshi worth is very subjective, it’s in a decentralized way. We succeeded. and commemorate their “I am proud of living with HH Shaikh Nasser, the Ministry and National Guard Nakamoto in order to create in the eye of the beholder, the “Soon you will see the So today when we celebrate our national day we should bravery and sacrifices for the the martyrs of Bahrain and Representative of HM the King who gave their lives, in defence Bitcoin is as revolutionary same I think can be said for third class of digital assets celebrate the fact that we kept it all together. We were sake of defending the nation’s having close ties with them,” for Charity Work and Youth of their religion, homeland, the as the internet. He said that the FIAT currencies. So the which in fact will have a claim always one family and we will always remain to be that. sovereignty and protecting its said Shaikh Nasser. Affairs, Supreme Council for Arab identity and humanity. countries must not wait in value today may seem very on something; with digital THAT is our accomplishment. citizens and residents. “I witnessed them racing to Youth and Sports Chairman Al-Rumaihi hailed the adopting the technology. high but it is relatively low to assets functioning a lot like This day, Shaikh Nasser said, the battlefields of dignity and and the Bahrain Olympic martyrs’ valour and heroic “Bitcoin is a better most other asset classes such securities,” he said adding: (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do is an opportunity to recall with glory, carrying their lives in Committee President. stances in confronting extremist accounting system than any we global equity market.” “What I can say right now is not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) pride their dedication in the their hands for the sake of the HM the King’s decision, HH and terrorist organisations and have ever devised, Looking ahead, he said, that we are really just in the service of the homeland, and homeland.” Shaikh Nasser said, to associate staving off their threats to the “Its a ledger that allows us to “Bitcoin is the first digital beginning stages of all this.” their courage and bravery while “They will be granted the Commemoration Day with security of the Arabian Gulf. 6 Sunday, December 17, 2017

In pictures, highlights of festivities National day held in Bahrain festivities grip nation Embassy in London marks Accession, National Days

DT News Network Chairmen of the Conservative Party Palace. The Manama Council for the Middle East, Hugo highlight of the day elebrations were held by Bahraini Swire, the former Chief of the Defence was the performance embassies all over the world Staff, David Richards, the Advisor of the of the Interior Ministry’s military yesterdayC in commemoration of the Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, band which won the admiration of establishment of the modern Bahraini Abdullah bin Hassan Saif, the Dean the audience. state, an Arab and Muslim country of the Diplomatic Corps, a number of Separately, in a message, founded by Ahmed Al-Fateh in 1783, the prominent British government officials, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain 46th anniversary of its full membership members of the House of Commons and Dean of the Diplomatic in the United Nations, and the 18th and Lords, Ambassadors, diplomats Corps, Shaikh Azzam Mubarak anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession in Britain, businessmen and Bahraini Al-Sabah extended deepest to the Throne. students studying in Britain took part in congratulations to His Majesty On the occasion, the Ambassador the festivities. King Hamad bin Isa Al of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the In his speech on the occasion, the Khalifa, His Royal Highness United Kingdom, Shaikh Fawaz bin Ambassador hailed the historic bilateral Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa relations between the Kingdom of bin Salman Al Khalifa and hosted a reception and luncheon. Bahrain and the United Kingdom for His Royal Highness Prince Minister of State for Europe and the more than two centuries, adding that the Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, Minister friendship between the two kingdoms Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme of State for International Development has been based on common values and Commander and First Deputy and Minister of State for the Middle principles. Premier. East at the Foreign & Commonwealth The event included an exhibition of In a statement on the occasion, Office, Alistair Burt, Parliamentary paintings by Bahraini students in Britain he said, “The National Days of Bahrain Under Secretary of State at the Ministry and Bahraini folk food. are a celebration of the success of the of Defence, Tobias Ellwood, former The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions reform project spearheaded by HM the Minister of State at the Foreign and Authority held entertainment and King, and the quantum leap made by the Commonwealth Office and current promotional programmes at the Lancaster Kingdom in various fields.”

Bahrain-Keraleeya Samajam(BKS) celebrated Bahrain National Day yesterday at their premises in Segaya. The highlight of the celebration was the creation of world’s largest paper collage portraits of Bahrain rulers- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Spectacular fireworks held to celebrate Bahrain National Day at Al Khalifa, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Bahrain International Circuit thrilled spectators last night. These First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The portrait was the combined effort of the 46 artists photos were contributed to DT News by Bahrain resident and of the BKS Painters Club. Photo by Sathyan Perambra Photographer Muhammad Kamran. 6 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Sunday, December 17, 2017 7

In pictures, highlights of festivities Saudi women check a car at an automo- held in Bahrain bile showroom in the Red Sea resort of Jeddah. (Reuters) Women and National day the World Meredith Ann O’Connell Feminism: festivities Misunderstood hen Merriam-Webster Dictionary announced that the Word of the Year for 2017 was feminism, it was hardlyW surprising. Women were everywhere this year: their Saudi women achievements and the issues they face were the topic of many grip nation a news article, so it is unsurprising that feminism was one of the most searched words online. Yet feminism continues to be misunderstood and viewed as a “bad word.” Far from Embassy in London marks Accession, National Days accomplishing its goals, feminism needs the support of all women in order to move forward. DT News Network Chairmen of the Conservative Party Palace. The Merriam-Webster defines feminism as “the theory of Manama Council for the Middle East, Hugo highlight of the day the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” elebrations were held by Bahraini Swire, the former Chief of the Defence was the performance will be allowed and “organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and Cembassies all over the world Staff, David Richards, the Advisor of the of the Interior Ministry’s military interests.” The theory is simple: a woman’s gender should yesterday in commemoration of the Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, band which won the admiration of not impede their ability to run for office, vote, hold a job, establishment of the modern Bahraini Abdullah bin Hassan Saif, the Dean the audience. study, etc. Feminism does not mean that women hate men, state, an Arab and Muslim country of the Diplomatic Corps, a number of Separately, in a message, to drive motorcycles or are better than men, or should have privileges over men. founded by Ahmed Al-Fateh in 1783, the prominent British government officials, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Feminism does not mean that women should abandon their 46th anniversary of its full membership members of the House of Commons and Dean of the Diplomatic Riyadh from next June as part of an as well as trucks, it said, adding be dealt with at special centres families and stop acting “feminine,” it simply means that in the United Nations, and the 18th and Lords, Ambassadors, diplomats Corps, Shaikh Azzam Mubarak audi Arabian women will ambitious reform push in the that the royal decree stipulates that will be established and women should be able to have choices. anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession in Britain, businessmen and Bahraini Al-Sabah extended deepest be able to drive trucks conservative kingdom. that the law on driving will run by women. Its historic Yet even today, feminism is considered a bad word, to the Throne. students studying in Britain took part in congratulations to His Majesty Sand motorcycles, officials The Saudi General be “equal” for both men and decision to allow women to a word that makes people—both men and women— On the occasion, the Ambassador the festivities. King Hamad bin Isa Al have said three months after Directorate of Traffic gave women. drive from next June has been uncomfortable. Studies show that girls don’t want to call of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the In his speech on the occasion, the Khalifa, His Royal Highness the kingdom announced a details of the new regulations There will be no special cheered inside the kingdom themselves feminists because it makes them seem “uncool” United Kingdom, Shaikh Fawaz bin Ambassador hailed the historic bilateral Prime Minister Prince Khalifa historic decision to end a ban that will follow the lifting of licence plate numbers for and abroad -- and comes or “difficult.” Numerous celebrities, when questioned, have Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa relations between the Kingdom of bin Salman Al Khalifa and on women driving. the ban on the official Saudi female-driven cars, it said. after decades of resistance said that they don’t identify as feminists because they don’t hosted a reception and luncheon. Bahrain and the United Kingdom for His Royal Highness Prince In September, King Press Agency late on Friday. But women involved from female activists, many of want to be labeled. It seems as though the word itself is the Minister of State for Europe and the more than two centuries, adding that the Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Salman issued a decree saying “Yes, we will authorise in road accidents or who whom were jailed for flouting problem—after all, if you asked these celebrities if they felt Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, Minister friendship between the two kingdoms Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme women will be able to drive women to drive motorcycles” commit traffic violations will the ban. (Reuters) women should, for example, receive equal pay to men, they of State for International Development has been based on common values and Commander and First Deputy would likely agree. The very word feminism (and feminist) and Minister of State for the Middle principles. Premier. has been twisted so that even women—the very people it is East at the Foreign & Commonwealth The event included an exhibition of In a statement on the occasion, trying to help—shy away from the concept. Office, Alistair Burt, Parliamentary paintings by Bahraini students in Britain he said, “The National Days of Bahrain There is also the prevailing argument that feminism isn’t Under Secretary of State at the Ministry and Bahraini folk food. are a celebration of the success of the needed anymore. While many countries have enshrined of Defence, Tobias Ellwood, former The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions reform project spearheaded by HM the equality in their laws, socially there is plenty of work to Minister of State at the Foreign and Authority held entertainment and King, and the quantum leap made by the be done. As the United States proved in 2017, no country Commonwealth Office and current promotional programmes at the Lancaster Kingdom in various fields.” Egypt reopens is living in a post-feminism era. There are women who say, “I have everything I need or want, I don’t see how I’m oppressed” or “I don’t feel constricted because I am a woman.” These women are free to feel this way, but just because they do not feel discriminated against does not mean thousands and millions of other women don’t suffer because ancient of gender discrimination. Feminism has accomplished a lot, but it still has far to go. Feminism needs all women on board. To do this, let’s start with getting the definition correct.

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ST. Catherine’s Tony Kazamias, an adviser During the library’s monastery’s museum. gypt reopened yesterday to the archbishop, adding renovation, archaeologists “There are beautiful an ancient library which that restoration work is still apparently found some of paintings in the manuscripts. holdsE thousands of centuries- underway without specifying a Hippocrates’ centuries-old When you turn the (pages) old religious and historical completion date. medical recipes. The ancient there is a flash of gold and manuscripts at the famed The ancient library holds Greek physician is widely colors. It is a living work of St. Catherine Monastery, a around 3,300 manuscripts regarded as the “father of art,” said Justin. UNESCO World Heritage site, of mainly Christian texts western medicine.” The officials also in South Sinai. in Greek, Arabic, Syriac, “The most valuable inaugurated the Mosaic of the The inauguration ceremony, Georgian, and Slavonic manuscript in the library is Transfiguration situated in the attended by Egyptian and among other languages. It also the Codex Sinaiticus, (which) eastern apse of the monastery’s western officials, comes after contains thousands of books dates back to the fourth great basilica. It mosaic covers three years of restoration and scrolls dating to the 4th century,” said the Rev. Justin, 46 square meters and features work on the eastern side of the century. an American monk working a rich chromatic range of glass library that houses the world’s At least 160 of the as the monastery’s librarian. paste, glass, stone, gold and second largest collection of manuscripts include faint “This is the most precious silver tesserae. Jesus Christ is where the monastery is but also tourists from the early codices and manuscripts, scratches and ink tints beneath manuscript in the world,” depicted in its center between located, is an area revered by world over. The 6th century Bahrain-Keraleeya Samajam(BKS) celebrated Bahrain National Day yesterday at their premises in Segaya. The highlight of outnumbered only by the more recent writing, according referring to the ancient, the prophets Elias and Moses. followers of the Abrahamic monastery, one of the oldest the celebration was the creation of world’s largest paper collage portraits of Bahrain rulers- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Spectacular fireworks held to celebrate Bahrain National Day at Vatican Library, according to Kazamias, who believes the handwritten copy of the New The 6th century mosaic was faiths, Judaism, Christianity Christian Orthodox ones, is Al Khalifa, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Bahrain International Circuit thrilled spectators last night. These to Monk Damyanos, the palimpsests were likely scraped Testament. created at the behest of the and Islam. Like the Old City home to a small number of First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The portrait was the combined effort of the 46 artists photos were contributed to DT News by Bahrain resident and monastery’s archbishop. out by the monastery’s monks The library also held some Byzantine Emperor Justinian, of Jerusalem, it has become monks who observe prayers of the BKS Painters Club. Photo by Sathyan Perambra Photographer Muhammad Kamran. “The library is now open to and reused sometime between ancient paintings which are who also requested building a popular destination and an and daily rituals unchanged the public and scholars,” said the 8th- 12th centuries. currently on display in the the monastery. St. Catherine’s, attraction not only for pilgrims for centuries. (AP) 8 BUSINESS Sunday, December 17, 2017

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Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond he Bahrain National Day was celebrated at and Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai attend the UK-China TNew Horizon School, Janussan campus with Economic Financial Dialogue at the Diaoyutai State great splendour. Guesthouse in Beijing, China The Arabic department organised an array of events to commemorate the day. The celebrations kicked off with the variety entertainments highlighting the tradition and culture of the Kingdom. The programme consisted of Arabic recitation, songs, Arabic dances, stage show and a speech by China, UK pledge Zahra Khalil. COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL The staff and students were attired in red and white in honour of the national Flag. The AUSTRALIA 0.2920 0.2896 whole campus was decorated in the same colours BANGLADESH 0.00483 0.00458 enhancing the festive mood. CANADA 0.3018 0.2985 A traditional exhibition organised by the Arabic DENMARK 0.0627 department was the special feature of the day. 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The Bahraini Ambassador to the United Kingdom Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hosted a reception and luncheon on the occasion of the Kingdom’s national day celebrations. The reception was attended by the Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Alan Dun- can, Minister of State for In- ternational Development and Minister of State for the Mid- dle East at the Foreign & Com- monwealth Office Alistair Burt, Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak visited Bahrain’s National Theatre where he was Parliamentary Under Secre- welcomed by the President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al tary of State at the Ministry of Khalifa. The Malaysian Premier and his delegation attended a symphony orchestra performance at the iconic Defence Tobias Ellwood and theatre. Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi a number of other prominent and a number of government officials were present. British government officials.

National Institu- tion for Human Rights (NIHR) Chairperson Ma- ria Khoury has received independent expert at the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Amal Salman Al-Dosari. Khoury lauded the prominent role played by Al-Dosa- ri at the CRC, and its efforts in the Marking the Kingdom’s celebrations of the glorious National Day, and the 18th Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin fields of childhood Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne, the Secretariat-General of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) held and youth. a ceremony. Chairperson and members of the Council of Commissioners, the Secretary-General and the affiliates of the Secretariat-General attended.

President of the Cassation Court and Deputy Chair- man of the Supreme Judi- ciary Council (SJC) Chan- cellor Abdullah Hassan Al Buainain received Dr. Wafaa Al Wafi, who dedicated to him a copy of her doctoral thesis themed (Online International Commercial Arbitration) from the French Universi- ty of Toulouse 1 Capitole. Chancellor Al Buainain expressed his appreciation of her research efforts Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al-Khalifa received culminating in the compi- Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad Khaled Youssri Rizk. The meeting at- lation of this dissertation, tended by Egyptian Ambassador Soha Al-Far, reviewed relations between the two brotherly countries and wishing her success. issues related to cooperation, especially with regards to consular affairs. Sunday, December 17, 2017 13

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa patronised, at Sakhir Palace yesterday, the celebration marking the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country in 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 46th Anniversary of its accession to the UN as a full member and the 18th Anniversary of HM the King’s Acces- sion to the Throne. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak, were also present. HM the King conferred medals of appreciation on national work pioneers during the ceremony.

The Bahraini Ambassador to the United Kingdom Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hosted a reception and luncheon on the occasion of the Kingdom’s national day celebrations. The reception was attended by the Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Alan Dun- can, Minister of State for In- ternational Development and Minister of State for the Mid- dle East at the Foreign & Com- monwealth Office Alistair Burt, Parliamentary Under Secre- tary of State at the Ministry of Pakistani Ambassador Javed Malik was the Chief Guest at Bahrain National Day celebrations organised by Pakistani Community in Muharraq hosted by Rafaqat Hussain and Mian Shahid, Ejaz Defence Tobias Ellwood and and others. Also present were, MP Khalifa Al Ghanim, and Chairman Muharraq Council Dr. Mohammad Al Sinan and a large number of Bahraini and Pakistani community members. The Pakistani a number of other prominent Ambassador was also the Chief Guest at a ceremony organised by Pakistan Club to Mark Bahrain National Day. Chairman of Pakistan Club Rehan Ahmed, Secretary General Sami Ur Rehman and British government officials. Pakistani community members attended.

Abdulla Mohamed Juma and Mohamed Salahuddin organised the yearly re- union of Manama Secondary school alumni class of 1962- 63 which was attended by 33 members and friends. Abulqa- ssim Shirazi hosted the annual dinner party at Salahuddin Garden. Yousif Eid Bokhammas presented prizes. The Marking the Kingdom’s celebrations of the glorious National Day, and the 18th Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin next yearly event will Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne, the Secretariat-General of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) held be hosted by Abdul a ceremony. Chairperson and members of the Council of Commissioners, the Secretary-General and the affiliates of the Iatif AI Aujan. Secretariat-General attended.

President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) Shaikha Mai bint Mo- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al-Khalifa received hammed Al Khalifa received Lebanese Minister of Culture Dr. Ghatas Khouri and dis- The Medical Centre of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) organized a Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad Khaled Youssri Rizk. The meeting at- cussed with him cultural cooperation. BACA President also briefed him on the cultural blood donation camp in cooperation with the Salmaniya Medical Complex Blood Bank at tended by Egyptian Ambassador Soha Al-Far, reviewed relations between the two brotherly countries and activities planned by Bahrain for 2018 and presented him with an invitation to attend the the at the Company’s headquarters. Eighty two Company employees donated blood dur- issues related to cooperation, especially with regards to consular affairs. opening of “Muharraq Capital of Islamic Culture” functions in January 2018 ing the campaign 14 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Sunday, December 17, 2017 15

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Chris Cornell dedicated all of the proceeds from his song The Promise to support refugees and children. Help us #KeepthePromise for Chris Cornell London ctor Ben Affleck appeared to have returned to a residential rehab facility, inA his ongoing battle to conquer his struggle Los Angeles with alcohol addiction. ollywood actor Dwayne Johnson Reportedly, it is confirmed that the 45-year- announced that he was not old actor is continuing to receive treatment for his consideringH to be running for alcohol addiction. president. “He is continuing after care. It is part of his daily regimen,” said a But, it looks like he has again source. changed his mind. The ‘Justice League’ first sought treatment for his substance abuse in According to source, the 45-year- 2001 and completed a second programme earlier this year, but sources old actor is actually considering now say that whilst his ‘’main priority’’ is his children. running for President of the United He has been spotted at various treatment centres around Los Angeles States, but in the year 2024. London of certain key figures in the in recent weeks, and the publication reports the star has ‘’worked hard to In an interview with a leading US ctors and filmmakers infamous scandal. Los Angeles assemble a system of support that includes different treatment centres.’’ publication, Johnson said, “I couldn’t AGeorge Clooney and Grant Clooney and Heslov will be ctress Jessica Chastain has applauded actress Salma Hayek for (TOI) do both [make movies and run for Heslov, along with screenwriter- the executive producers, with Acoming forward with sexual harassment allegations against President]. Realistically, as we go into 2018, producer Matt Charman, sources said that Clooney may disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. when you look at my slate as we’re developing are said to be working on a also direct part of the series. “I thank you Salma Hayek for sharing your story. and shooting into 2019 and 2020, the slate goes limited series that will explore Sonar Entertainment, which Your voice is important and needed right now. You deep into 2021, so it feels like the realistic the Watergate scandal that will produce, inked a first look are creating a place of great healing,” Chastain consideration would be 2024.” had forced then US President deal with Clooney and Heslov’s tweeted on Wednesday, reports dailymail.co.uk. Though Johnson had political ambitions Richard Nixon out of office. Smokehouse Pictures last year. She added: “I ask all of our male allies in this on his mind, he never set out to start a viral Charman, who The Watergate scandal industry, why have your journeys been so different London Meryl Streep younger days. Actor guessing game of whether or not he will run co-wrote the screenplay erupted in June 1972 when from ours?” ctor Amanda Seyfried, who Lily James plays the younger for president. (TOI) for the Oscar-winning five men were arrested Hayek joined the ranks of Hollywood women plays the role of Sophie in Donna in the movie. Steven Spielberg film for breaking into the accusing movie producer Weinstein of sexual A‘Mamma Mia!’, has promised fans “As soon as you see Lily on ‘Bridge of Spies’, will headquarters of the misconduct and called him “monster” in an that the upcoming sequel is going screen, you’re like, ‘Oh my God, serve as the writer Democratic National op-ed she wrote for the New York Times. to be better than the original. that’s Donna! I’m seeing Donna on the eight-part Committee at the “For years, he was my monster,” Hayek wrote Seyfried said she too was when she was wild and limited series. It will Watergate complex in in the opinion piece in which she included doubtful when she was young and free, and delve into the stories Washington D.C. (TOI) descriptions of sexual harassment, bullying and approached for a follow- she has the essence threats. (IANS) up initially. that Meryl “Truthfully, when brought to it. they were like, ‘We’re And it’s kind of making Mamma extraordinary,” Mia 2’ I was like, Seyfriend said. ‘That’s going to be (TOI) terrible.’ But it’s not! It’s amazing,” she told. The film, titled ‘Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again’, will focus on Los Angeles Donna’s, ollywood legend Meryl Streep has Los Angeles Hfinally responded to the remarks inger Sinitta is ready to spill Tom Hanks made, calling her ‘high “juicy” secrets about her life maintenance’. And her answer is like inS a new autobiography. ‘mother’ of all comebacks. Sinitta, who dated music mogul While attending the premiere of Simon Cowell and actor Brad Pitt her upcoming movie, ‘The Post’, in 1980s, says she is publishing a Streep addressed the joke the actor tell-all book about her life in the recently made about her being “high new year. maintenance.” “I have an album coming in the She said, “Just check the new year, really exciting -- and a amount of time he took book,” Sinitta told in hair and makeup and “So look out for that.thesun.co.uk It’s an . how much I did, and autobiography. It’s really juicy you’ll find out who’s and a long time coming, but it’s high maintenance.” coming,” she added. The three-time Oscar Sinitta also had a public spat with winner also dropped Cowell earlier this year after he a little trivia about removed her from “The X Factor”. the phrase and But the pair have made up since its relation to the then. (IANS) Nat Wolff film.”By the way, the movie is dedicated to Nora Ephron, who December 17, 1994 claims that phrase - high maintenance - as Actor and singer who first rose to fame as a member her own,” noted Streep. of The Naked Brothers Band with his younger brother (TOI) Alex. He portrayed Isaac in the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars and Quentin in the 2015 film Paper Towns, both based on novels by John Green. 14 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Sunday, December 17, 2017 15

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Across Down You may find it hard to stick to a task today. 1- Shrivelled, without moisture; 5- Tax experts: Abbr.; 9- Actress Ward; 1- In order (to); 2- Jittery; 3- Cross; 4- Stray; 5- Hard to please; (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Your mind may feel fragmented. It may be 13- Smells; 15- Furnace output; 16- Brag; 17- Greek marketplace; 6- Teachers’ favorites; 7- Swiss river; 8- Norm; 9- Milan’s La ___; 10- hard to focus. If this is the case, don’t worry too 18- Other, in Oaxaca; 19- Shrinking Asian sea; 20- Barrett of Pink Swashbuckler Flynn; 11- Bank offerings; 12- Holemaking tools; 14- much about it. Perhaps it’s the Universe telling Floyd; 21- Modernists; 23- Hose; 25- Dampens; 26- Standards of per- Most reasonable; 22- LAX posting; 24- Himalayan legend; 25- Penned; you that it’s OK not to focus. Keep things light fection; 27- Rumor; 30- Jazzman Adderley; 31- Dole out; 32- Annoy; 26- As to; 27- Clock pointer; 28- Robt. ___; 29- Banned orchard spray; and carefree. There’s no need to stress out 37- Tidy; 38- Toned down; 40- “Pure Guava” band; 41- Abandoned; 32- Addams family cousin; 33- Tiny branches; 34- Ethereal: Prefix; 35- about something that only exists in your mind. 43- Seductively beautiful woman; 44- Competitor of Tide and Cheer; High schooler; 36- Feminizing suffix; 38- Dairymaid; 39- Arthur Ashe’s 45- Conceive; 47- The Last Frontier; 50- Pen points; 51- Obvious truth; alma mater; 42- Colleen; 43- Native Israelis; 45- Disclose; 46- Soccer (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Go out and play today. Escape your work 52- A long way off; 53- Avg.; 56- Hill dwellers; 57- Prefix with dynamic; standout Hamm; 47- Army leader?; 48- Old stringed instruments; mode and have fun. Drive someplace new 59- Narrow street; 61- Cambodian currency; 62- Aviation pioneer 49- Bridal path; 51- Sailors; 52- Suffix with buck; 53- Swing around; and take a long walk outside with friends. You Sikorsky; 63- Gravy, for one; 64- Zaire’s Mobutu ___ Seko; 65- Adverse 54- Gumshoes; 55- Changes color; 58- Feeling of self-importance; have a lot of energy, so share your enthusiasm with others. There’s an exciting buzz in the air fate; 66- Mrs. Dick Tracy; 60- Back muscle, for short; that you should tap into and contribute to. Take a break from the mundane and have an adventure.

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You may feel like you’re slowly ploughing (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) through mud, but things are starting to look up. A weight has been lifted and you’re ready to How to play: take flight. You might soon be back to your old Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each self again. At the very least, it somehow feels row across, each column down and each 9-box square easier to be you. The time is right to throw a contains all of the numbers from one to nine. party or hang out with a large group of friends. Sunday, December 17, 2017 19 North Korea’s Kim Jong-un during a #PollToday phone call (file photo) Billionaire founder of drug Kim firm’s death ‘suspicious’

North Korea’s UN ambassador says US must be held accountable if anyone is to be blamed for possession changes of nuclear weapons by his country. Do you agree? Yes No Cant Say

NKorean Honey and Barry Sherman Toronto sparked an outpouring of anada’s global grief among the country’s pharmaceutical giant political elite. “Our possession of nuclear weap- ApotexC has confirmed “We’ve been informed of ons was an individual self-defensive the death of its billionaire the tragic news that Barry phone means of defending our sovereignty founder Barry Sherman, and Honey Sherman have and rights of resistance and devel- after police reported two unexpectedly passed away,” opment from the US nuclear threat and if anyone is to be blamed for it, “suspicious” deaths at the said the Twitter account the US must be held accountable,” couple’s upscale Toronto of Apotex, which Sherman home. founded in 1974. Ja Song-nam Police did not identify the The company, which numbers North Korea’s UN ambassador victims, who were found on made its name producing Friday, but Canadian media generic drugs, grew named them as Sherman and to employ more than Seoul And it could take six we have not been able to his wife Honey, prominent 11,000 people worldwide. aranoid Kim Jong-un months to make the changes. contact other merchants in Canadians whose deaths (AFP) has changed every phone A source told Daily NK: the Pyongsong market. Philippines tropical Pnumber in North Korea - “The directory is about 500 “Landline phone services Storm kills 3 after a telephone directory pages long and was published are preferred among was smuggled abroad. in 2003. It contains the phone merchants due to their Say cheetah! The jumpy dictator has numbers of all department cheaper usage fees over ordered engineers to bring offices and security desks mobile services, so this has in new numbers for everyone across the country. really caused us a lot of listed in the book – which “There are numbers problems.” included Kim’s security for various companies and Even workers in state- services. their managers, Workers’ owned companies are During the summer, an Party offices, judicial offices complaining, demanding internal directory containing and criminal hotlines, a speedy return of landline numbers for government prosecutors’ offices, and services as they fear the departments, as well as other many other offices and increased costs associated private lines was smuggled government departments.” with mobile phone usage. out, causing a headache for According to another Workers away on business A tropical storm barrelled the authorities. source, traders are facing trips must also now use into central Philippines, kill- It ended up in China and difficulties with the outage personal mobile phones in ing at least three people and later pages were published as they can no longer easily order to keep their managers injuring at least six on news website Daily NK. coordinate business with updated on their trade Several people have since partners in other regions activities. US woman charged been arrested on suspicion They are now being forced to People have been heard Some ‘Kodak moments’ are down to unintentional perfect of treason. use costly mobile phones. complaining about the using Bitcoin to fund IS US prosecutors have charged timing. This picture of a cheetah appears to show the animal Now the outlet has Another source in North country’s “turtle pace” grinning from ear to ear. The photograph was shot by Saeed reported that secretive Kim Hamgyong Province added: compared to the rest of the a New York woman with using Bitcoin and other cryp- Al Jafar, 48, from Kuwait, in the Masai Mara, Kenya. (Source: has shut down all the landline “Many are feeling uneasy world, suspecting that it may Caters News Agency) telephone services – causing now, because in the markets be six months before service to-currencies to send funds havoc for merchants. in South Pyongan Province, is restored. (thesun.co.uk) to the Islamic State group. Strong quake hits Rahul Gandhi extends Indonesia’s Java, kills 3 Ancient Biblical city A powerful magnitude 6.5 family grip on Congress earthquake struck the island New Delhi government of premier of Java in Indonesia, with ndia’s Rahul Gandhi took Narendra Modi. found intact underwater authorities reporting three over yesterday as president Rahul, wearing a long deaths and damage to hun- Athens ofI the main opposition flowing white kurta, smiled dreds of buildings. rchaeologists have Congress, becoming the and waved from the dais uncovered “mind- sixth member of the Nehru- adorned with posters of his Ablowing” architecture almost ‘Youthquake’ named Gandhi dynasty to head late grandmother and father, perfectly intact from the Oxford’s word of 2017 the party that has ruled former prime ministers ancient Biblical city of Corinth “Youthquake” was crowned the country for much of its Indira and Rajiv Gandhi. – despite being wiped out by a as Oxford Dictionaries’ word independent history. “I accept this position devastating earthquake 1,400 of the year 2017, following a Fireworks erupted over with the deepest humility, years ago. five-fold increase in usage. the party headquarters in with the knowledge that I The Greek city, which was New Delhi drowning out will always be walking in the rebuilt in 44BC by Roman Baiae was an ancient Roman town the voice of his mother shadow of giants,” Gandhi on the northwest shore of the For more, catch us Emperor Julius Caesar, online at: Sonia Gandhi as she handed said in his acceptance speech holds major significance for Gulf of Naples over the reins of power to which quickly became an Christians. Corinth – featured in the New in Italy were amazed to www.newsofbahrain.com her 47-year-old son, who attack on Modi and the Jesus’s disciple Paul is said Testament. discover the historic resort /nobonline now faces the tough task ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to have visited there and wrote Just days ago, another of Baiae in perfect condition. /newsofbahrain of ousting the right-wing (BJP). (AFP) two letters about his time in group of archaeologists (dailystar.co.uk) 20 Sunday, December 17, 2017 SPORTS Shaikh Mansour, football’s richest owner

haikh Mansour bin Zayed mainly thanks to his doesn’t throw his money away who soaked up the carnival Al Nahyan hasn’t a worry booming International that easy. atmosphere in Sao Paulo with Sin the world... Petroleum Investment In fact, the day City signed his mates. The Manchester City Company. Gareth Barry for £12m from Now, that’s not a bad owner has amassed Shaikh Mansour is the Aston Villa, he also made a number to have on speed-dial. a £17 billion deputy Prime Minister of his $1.4bn profit selling a stake Recently it was reported fortune, native United Arab Emirates, in Barclays he bought months that Mansour had to refuel minister of presidential affairs, earlier. Mansour launched a his yacht when he docked at as well as member of the ruling second team in the MLS in Marmaris port in Turkey. family of Abu Dhabi. New York in 2013, luring Frank It was said to have cost him The 47-year-old Mansour Lampard and David Villa to £380,000 to fill up the 730,000 is even buddies with Richard New York City F.C. in recent litre tank, and that took 5 Branson, owning a large stake years. hours! in the British entrepreneur’s And he expanded his City Virgin Galactic spaceship Football Group portfolio Cars company. with the acquisition of Aussie Mansour owns a 5 percent And if that’s not enough, football team Melbourne City stake in Ferarri, which he his Premier League team F.C. in 2014. bought in 2005 with the idea of are bossing English Real Madrid’s recent bringing Formula One to the football at the moment. World Club Cup opponents, United Arab Emirates. They could even add Al-Jazira SCC are also owned His £91m investment a Champions League by Mansour, where he is worked, and ever since 2009 crown to their trophy chairman. the world’s leading drivers cabinet this season, have gone to Abu Dhabi for which would make The yacht their annual grand prix. Mansour’s investment Looking at Mansour’s prized Alongside Ferarri, Mansour seem sound. yacht is enough to make your has a 9.1 percent stake Daimler But who is Mansour eyes water... with tears of joy AG (they own Mercedes). and what does he spend and wonder. He’s also owned a fleet of his money on? The fifth largest super yacht the world’s most astonishing Let us invite you into in the world, it’s an absolute cars. his world of wealth, beast. Named Topaz, the vessel In his collection he’s had including a £400m yacht is a 482ft and was custom-built a Mercedes SLR-McLaren he let one of Hollywood’s in Germany by Lurssen Yachts (£350k), a Lamborghini biggest movie stars and designed by Tim Heywood Reventon (£840k) and a Ferrari borrow. in 2012. Enzo (£2.5m). It has 8 floors, two helipads, Like Floyd Mayweather, Football teams three swimming pools, a gym, Mansour also loves Bugatti In 2008 Shaikh Mansour jacuzzi and even a cinema. Veyron and has 5 of them bought Man City with his Right before Brazil kicked starting with a value of £1.1m. Shaikh Mansour Abu Dhabi United Group for off their 2014 World Cup To top off his exquisite £210m and has ensured The campaign, Leo DiCaprio was collection, he has a Porsche 911 Citizens buy the best talent in spotted hosting a party for 21 GT1, which is worth around £3 the world. of his pals on the Topaz. million. But the Shaikh Mansour Mansour loaned it to After all, Mansour is a petrol is a shrewd businessman and the Oscar-winning actor head. (thesun.co.uk) SPORTS Sunday, December 17, 2017 21 Australia Captain Steve Smith hits the ball to score his double century Smith, Marsh put (Picture courtesy: AP) Eng to the sword

Perth to cash in today,” Smith said knowledge that none of their n epic and unbeaten 301- before he exited the ground. plans were working. run stand by home captain “We wanted to be out in the Having punished England ASteve Smith and Mitchell Marsh middle and just keep batting.” with 215 at Lord’s in 2015, struck a heavy blow against On day two, Dawid Malan Smith set himself a new England’s hopes of keeping the and Jonny Bairstow had personal best in a masterclass Ashes out of Australian hands English chests bursting with of patience, precision and on day three of the third Test pride after building a 237-run timing. at the WACA yesterday. stand for a record fifth-wicket His unbeaten 390-ball knock On an agonising day for stand in Tests at the WACA. has him fourth on the list of Joe Root’s team, Smith broke The mark lasted less than highest innings at the WACA, bowlers’ hearts with his second a day, as Smith and Marsh with the possibility of further double-century against the smashed 57 boundaries promotion on day four. hapless English side after all- between them to leave England He reached the three-figure rounder Marsh celebrated his praying for the mercy of rain. mark, his seventh against maiden ton. Showers are forecast for days England, when he whipped The pair pushed Australia to four and five, but the weather paceman Stuart Broad through 549 for four and a first innings may not be enough to save the leg side for four. lead of 146 runs, rendering England, who managed only a The second hundred with a England’s 403 hopelessly single wicket despite no fewer single off all-rounder Moeen inadequate. than seven players rolling over Ali, and he bounded down the They strode off to a standing their arm throughout the day. wicket roaring in triumph to BRIEF SCORE ovation, with Smith unbeaten Having torched England for the delight of a big day three Australia 4 for 549 (Smith 229*, on 229 and Marsh 181 not 107 runs in the middle session, crowd. M Marsh 181*) lead England 403 out, pushing toward a double- Smith and Marsh plundered Marsh celebrated his recall by 146 runs century of his own. another 128 after tea, as with his maiden Test century, “It felt really good yesterday, England’s bowlers battled completing a rare family trio of I was in the zone. I wanted fatigue and the inescapable Ashes tons. (Reuters) Hamilton makes his prediction for 2018 London ormula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton believes his Fformer team McLaren’s switch to Renault power-units for 2018 could be the catalyst the team needs in order to fight for the world championship once again. Ferrari and Mercedes fought it out for the titles this year, with Williams put off driver Red Bull joining the fray near the end of the year. McLaren, announcement to New Year meanwhile, remained in the doldrums with Honda power, and London few hints about who is likely to succeed now the teams last title of any kind was ormula One team Williams have put off retired Brazilian Felipe Massa at the former Hamilton’s maiden drivers crown Lewis Hamilton (file pic) until the New Year an announcement on champions. back in 2008. Fwho will partner Canadian teenager Lance Sirotkin, a 22-year-old development The last constructors title was excellent chassis development. McLaren may at last be winning Stroll next season. driver for the Renault team this year, has in 1998, when Mika Hakkinen Hamilton has always kept an eye once again. A team spokeswoman confirmed no been backed by Russian billionaire Boris won that year’s drivers title. on how is old team have been “Next year, McLaren will have driver news was planned before January, Rotenberg and his SMP Racing. McLaren decided they’d had doing, and finds it quite sad that Renault engines, then we may with the 21-race 2018 season due to start in Rotenberg’s brother Arkady is a close enough of Honda power this year, they are still struggling. But, next see four teams fighting for the Australia on March 25. ally and former judo partner of President and the switch to Renault has year he feels it could be a four-way championship,” Hamilton said. Russian Sergey Sirotkin appears favourite Vladimir Putin. given the team a confidence boost scrap for the championship. “I think Red Bull will be quicker for the drive, the only remaining vacancy Leaving aside his significant backing, the and, based on Red Bull’s three wins Ferrari are likely to be closer, if and Ferrari for sure will be fast on the starting grid, rather than Poland’s Russian impressed in post-season testing with that same power-unit this not ahead, of Mercedes, Red Bull again. We can’t stand still - we comeback hopeful Robert Kubica. in Abu Dhabi after he was passed over by year, they believe they can be back will make gains, and if the Renault have to keep moving forwards.” Williams have said their decision would Renault when that team were looking to at the front next year, along with power-unit is finally on the pace, (givemesport) be based on performance and have given replace Britain’s Jolyon Palmer. (Reuters) 22 Sunday, December 17, 2017 SPORTS Christian Benteke heads home Crystal Palace’s first away (Picture courtesy: theguardian) PSG thrash Rennes 4-2 Rennes The hosts reignited the eymar scored twice contest when Firmin Mubele as 10-man Paris St halved the deficit with a NGermain asserted their 53rd-minute goal when dominance over reigning Morgan Amalfitano found Ligue 1 champions Monaco him in good space to notch. with a 4-2 victory at Rennes. But PSG turned the The Brazilian striker, who screw in the last 15 minutes, became the most expensive Cavani making it 3-1 with player ever when he swapped a sumptuous chip from Barcelona for PSG in a distance before Mbappe once 222 million euro deal this again found Neymar for a Benteke strikes August, opened and closed classy finish beyond Koubek. the scoring at Roazhon Park. Rennes thought they His first goal, poked home had a lifeline when Presnel from a Kylian Mbappe pass Kimpembe conceded a early on, brought him to 10 penalty and saw red for his league goals for the season troubles at the death, but and in the 17th minute he set Sunderland loanee Wahbi as Palace win up the Frenchman for PSG’s Khazri blasted his spot-kick London points of the top five. second. over the bar. hristian Benteke put his Benteke had been in the OTHER SCORES Giovani Lo Celso and Monaco had closed Cpenalty misery behind him spotlight after missing the last- Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0 Edinson Cavani both came the gap on the leaders to to inspire resurgent Crystal minute spot kick in the 2-2 Manchester City 4 Tottenham Hotspur 1 closer to propelling the six points with their Friday Palace to their first away win of draw with Bournemouth and Chelsea 1 Southampton 0 capital club further clear thrashing of St Etienne but the season as 10-man Leicester he was keen to make amends Stoke City 0 West Ham United 3 before the break but Rennes the Parisians are now nine were beaten 3-0. but failed to pounce on Jeff Brighton 0 Burnley 0 goalkeeper Tomas Koubek points ahead once more. The striker scored his first Schlupp’s early cross. Watford 1 Huddersfield Town 4 contained the threat. (espn.in) goal since May in a victory that Kasper Schmeichel also came a week after he defied saved smartly from Ruben team orders by taking -- and Loftus-Cheek during Palace’s missing -- a penalty against bright start. stop Benteke’s central header. past Schmeichel for his fourth PSG’s Neymar celebrates Bournemouth. Buoyed by their late 2-1 Conceding at least woke goal of the season. with teammates Another apology saw him set comeback win against Watford Leicester up and Benteke It was a deserved half-time up the impressive Wilfred Zaha on Tuesday Palace bossed almost gifted them an lead and one which Palace for a goal, with Bakary Sako sloppy Leicester and cashed in immediate equaliser, heading looked to build on -- but adding a late third as Palace after 19 minutes. inches wide of his own goal. Benteke miscued a header moved up to 14th. It was a simple goal but a The hosts’ penalty appeals from Townsend’s second-half Roy Hodgson’s men are now well-crafted one as Andros then went unanswered when cross. unbeaten in seven games and Townsend made room to cross the ball struck Scott Dann and Mahrez, who had been poor, their cause was aided by sloppy for Benteke, who lost Wes it got worse for Leicester five then forced Julian Speroni into Leicester, who had birthday Morgan to head in from 12 minutes before the break. a fine low stop but Leicester’s boy Wilfred Ndidi sent off in yards before celebrating with Riyad Mahrez gave the ball plans unravelled further the second half. his fingers in his ears. away which allowed Benteke during one madcap minute. Vicente Iborra had a goal It was Palace’s first away goal to stride forward, hold off the First, Iborra saw his header disallowed for the hosts, who of the season but owed much challenge of Ndidi and find ruled out for a shove on James had previously won four to Leicester’s slapdash marking Zaha. Tomkins on the hour before straight games, as they missed while Schmeichel’s positioning The forward sidestepped Ndidi saw red just 51 seconds the chance to move within two was also suspect as he failed to Ben Chilwell and drilled low later. (espn.in) Eibar beat Valencia No agreement with London alencia’s unlikely title bid Ronaldinho, says stumbled yesterday when theyV were beaten 2-1 away by Eibar and they now risk falling eight points behind La Liga Brazilian Party leaders Barcelona by the end of the weekend. Japanese international Rio de Janeiro former Barcelona and Paris Saint-German Takashi Inui put Eibar ahead far-right Brazilian party on Friday star Ronaldinho was to run for a seat in the in the 49th minute in heavy denied reports that World Cup-winning southeastern state of Minas Gerais. rain with the help of some Afootballer Ronaldinho is to be one of its The article showed a photograph of haphazard defending from the candidates in elections for the Senate. Ronaldinho with Bolsonaro, with the visitors. “There is no agreement between the party footballer holding a copy of a book by the Santi Mina levelled for and Ronaldinho for him to launch a bid for a politician. Marcelino’s side eight Senate seat,” the party, Patriota, said. Patriota’s president Adilson Barroso said: minutes later with a simple Patriota is led by Jair Bolsonaro, a firebrand “He is not a member of our party, but the door near-post finish from close former army officer dubbed the “Brazilian is open and it would be an honour to have him range but the visitors failed to Donald Trump” who is riding high in opinion with us.” build up any momentum with polls ahead of next year’s presidential elections. Ronaldinho, 37, won the 2002 World Cup their equaliser and Eibar came O Globo’s website reported Thursday that with Brazil. (AFP) back at them even stronger. Ronaldinho (file pic) (Reuters) 22 Sunday, December 17, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Sunday, December 17, 2017 23 Christian Benteke heads home Crystal Palace’s first away (Picture courtesy: theguardian) PSG thrash Anthony Joshua (file pic) Brave takes the Rennes 4-2 Rennes The hosts reignited the eymar scored twice contest when Firmin Mubele Nas 10-man Paris St halved the deficit with a Germain asserted their 53rd-minute goal when legacy to the world dominance over reigning Morgan Amalfitano found Ligue 1 champions Monaco him in good space to notch. with a 4-2 victory at Rennes. But PSG turned the The Brazilian striker, who screw in the last 15 minutes, became the most expensive Cavani making it 3-1 with player ever when he swapped a sumptuous chip from Barcelona for PSG in a distance before Mbappe once 222 million euro deal this again found Neymar for a Benteke strikes August, opened and closed classy finish beyond Koubek. Fury has an interesting the scoring at Roazhon Park. Rennes thought they His first goal, poked home had a lifeline when Presnel proposition for Joshua from a Kylian Mbappe pass Kimpembe conceded a early on, brought him to 10 penalty and saw red for his London “Like I always say, he’s league goals for the season troubles at the death, but yson Fury may not be set nothing but a pumped-up and in the 17th minute he set Sunderland loanee Wahbi Tto fight British boxing weightlifter,” Fury told iFL as Palace win up the Frenchman for PSG’s Khazri blasted his spot-kick legend Anthony Joshua, TV. “And when I get in the London points of the top five. second. over the bar. but he is already thinking ring with him, I’ll show you all hristian Benteke put his Benteke had been in the OTHER SCORES Giovani Lo Celso and Monaco had closed of ways to make the fight how good I am.” Cpenalty misery behind him spotlight after missing the last- Arsenal 1 Newcastle United 0 Edinson Cavani both came the gap on the leaders to more interesting than just a “He won’t land a blow, 100 to inspire resurgent Crystal minute spot kick in the 2-2 Manchester City 4 Tottenham Hotspur 1 closer to propelling the six points with their Friday standard boxing match. per cent. If he’s Superman Palace to their first away win of draw with Bournemouth and Chelsea 1 Southampton 0 capital club further clear thrashing of St Etienne but The controversial boxer has then I’m definitely Kryptonite. the season as 10-man Leicester he was keen to make amends Stoke City 0 West Ham United 3 before the break but Rennes the Parisians are now nine had his doping ban backdated “And I’d even say, to were beaten 3-0. but failed to pounce on Jeff Brighton 0 Burnley 0 goalkeeper Tomas Koubek points ahead once more. by two years, theoretically make it very interesting, for The striker scored his first Schlupp’s early cross. Watford 1 Huddersfield Town 4 contained the threat. (espn.in) allowing him to return to the every power punch he lands goal since May in a victory that Kasper Schmeichel also ring to fight despite remaining - a power punch is anything came a week after he defied saved smartly from Ruben without a license in the UK. bar a jab - I’d give him a Hamza Kooheji team orders by taking -- and Loftus-Cheek during Palace’s He tested positive for £10,000 bonus for every one missing -- a penalty against bright start. stop Benteke’s central header. past Schmeichel for his fourth PSG’s Neymar celebrates cocaine back in 2016, and has he landed.” Bournemouth. Buoyed by their late 2-1 Conceding at least woke goal of the season. with teammates been a figure of controversy Fury has been offered Manama media property in the Middle Bahrain’s only professional before. Another apology saw him set comeback win against Watford Leicester up and Benteke It was a deserved half-time now for the last couple of several opponents by rave Combat Federation East. Bahrain also played host mixed martial artist, Hamza Soon after the success of up the impressive Wilfred Zaha on Tuesday Palace bossed almost gifted them an lead and one which Palace years. Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn, Bhad an immensely to the largest mixed martial Kooheji made an overwhelming Brave 9: The Kingdom of for a goal, with Bakary Sako sloppy Leicester and cashed in immediate equaliser, heading looked to build on -- but He plans on making a including Dillian Whyte and successful year in 2017 playing arts event ever hosted in the victory by humbling Team Champions, KHK Sports adding a late third as Palace after 19 minutes. inches wide of his own goal. Benteke miscued a header comeback next year, but the Tony Bellew. They are seen as a key role in bringing global history of Middle East. Relentless athlete, Mohammed launched KHK Boxing set moved up to 14th. It was a simple goal but a The hosts’ penalty appeals from Townsend’s second-half fight with Joshua may not the ideal opponents for Fury attention to the Kingdom of Bahrain also witnessed a Farhad. to take place in Cape Verde Roy Hodgson’s men are now well-crafted one as Andros then went unanswered when cross. go ahead until at least 2019. to shake off the rust which Bahrain. The Bahraini sports huge influx of global celebrities, Brave Combat Federation on December 9th, which is unbeaten in seven games and Townsend made room to cross the ball struck Scott Dann and Mahrez, who had been poor, With this in mind, he made has gathered for the last two media property reached out legends of the sport, pop icons incorporated a car show, food yet another landmark for the their cause was aided by sloppy for Benteke, who lost Wes it got worse for Leicester five then forced Julian Speroni into some interesting comments years and allow him a fair to 84 nations to roughly 833 and artists joining hands as the festival and concerts with the initiative under the leadership Leicester, who had birthday Morgan to head in from 12 minutes before the break. a fine low stop but Leicester’s regarding “AJ” and made the challenge once back into the million households and created part of Brave 9: The Kingdom signature edition of the event of His Highness Shaikh Khalid boy Wilfred Ndidi sent off in yards before celebrating with Riyad Mahrez gave the ball plans unravelled further boxer an interesting offer. ring. (givemesport) history as the largest sports of Champions. making it larger than ever bin Hamad Al Khalifa. the second half. his fingers in his ears. away which allowed Benteke during one madcap minute. Vicente Iborra had a goal It was Palace’s first away goal to stride forward, hold off the First, Iborra saw his header disallowed for the hosts, who of the season but owed much challenge of Ndidi and find ruled out for a shove on James My Tent Or Yours and Barry Geraghty (L) jumps the last flight with The New One and Melon before winning the International Hurdle had previously won four to Leicester’s slapdash marking Zaha. Tomkins on the hour before at Cheltenham (Picture courtesy: theguardian) Cheltenham went on to pick up a hollow straight games, as they missed while Schmeichel’s positioning The forward sidestepped Ndidi saw red just 51 seconds uitar Pete won the victory. the chance to move within two was also suspect as he failed to Ben Chilwell and drilled low later. (espn.in) Caspian Caviar Gold Pipe said: “No horse GCup at Cheltenham but deserves that and Starchitect the race was marred by the definitely didn’t. He was a Eibar beat death of Starchitect. real tough customer and Starchitect, runner-up in always tried his heart out. No agreement with last month’s BetVictor Gold “This was going to be his Valencia Cup, was leading when it day today. It is just a freak London faltered approaching the accident but they happen. alencia’s unlikely title bid Ronaldinho, says second-last with a broken We hope they never do but stumbled yesterday when hind leg. they do from time to time.” theyV were beaten 2-1 away by Guitar Pete (9-1), ridden Meanwhile, three-time Eibar and they now risk falling by Ryan Day and trained by Champion Hurdle runner- eight points behind La Liga Brazilian Party Nicky Richards, won for the up My Tent Or Yours won leaders Barcelona by the end of second time this season. the International Hurdle the weekend. He beat 3-1 favourite in a thrilling finish from Japanese international Rio de Janeiro former Barcelona and Paris Saint-German Clan Des Obeaux into The New One and Melon. Takashi Inui put Eibar ahead far-right Brazilian party on Friday star Ronaldinho was to run for a seat in the second with King’s Odyssey Jockey Barry Geraghty in the 49th minute in heavy denied reports that World Cup-winning southeastern state of Minas Gerais. (9-1) third over two miles edged the Nicky rain with the help of some Afootballer Ronaldinho is to be one of its The article showed a photograph of and five furlongs. Henderson-trained victor haphazard defending from the candidates in elections for the Senate. Ronaldinho with Bolsonaro, with the David Pipe’s Starchitect home for the 10-year-old visitors. “There is no agreement between the party footballer holding a copy of a book by the took the lead down the horse’s first win for 1,399 Santi Mina levelled for and Ronaldinho for him to launch a bid for a politician. hill but his injury allowed days. Marcelino’s side eight Senate seat,” the party, Patriota, said. Patriota’s president Adilson Barroso said: Guitar Pete wins Caspian Guitar Pete, Clan Des Sam Twiston-Davies minutes later with a simple Patriota is led by Jair Bolsonaro, a firebrand “He is not a member of our party, but the door Obeaux and King’s Odyssey returned from injury to near-post finish from close former army officer dubbed the “Brazilian is open and it would be an honour to have him to pull through on the final ride The New One for his range but the visitors failed to Donald Trump” who is riding high in opinion with us.” stretch. father Nigel and led from build up any momentum with polls ahead of next year’s presidential elections. Ronaldinho, 37, won the 2002 World Cup Caviar Gold Cup The six-year-old was the start, but went down their equaliser and Eibar came O Globo’s website reported Thursday that with Brazil. (AFP) swiftly dismounted by Tom by a length and a quarter. back at them even stronger. Ronaldinho (file pic) Scudamore as Guitar Pete (BBC) (Reuters) Brave takes the P23 legacy to the world SPORTS 2424 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos lifts the trophy with the teammates (Picture coutesy: independent.co.uk)

Abu Dhabi FIFA Club World Cup since 2014, Ronaldo found himself with a by Jailson. Grohe pushed a 20-yard effort from Realristiano Ronaldo’s superb free- equalling the recordChampions of LaLiga rivals clear sight of the Gremio goal after Ronaldo got up to take the free- Luka Modric on to a post as Real kick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win Barcelona. benefiting from a deflection, but kick himself and he dink it up continued to press. overC Brazilian side Gremio as they Real, who beat Al Jazira 2-1 in could not get the ball under control. over the wall and down into the With 10 minutes left, Bale retained their FIFA Club World Cup the semi-final with a goal from As half-time approached, it was bottom left corner past the diving replaced Benzema, and the Wales title in Abu Dhabi. substitute Gareth Bale, started then Ronaldo’s turn to fire in a free- goalkeeper. forward soon forced Grohe into Portugal forward Ronaldo, voted brightly as an effort from Karim kick from distance, which again was Gremio, who beat Mexican another good save, this time tipping the Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2017 Benzema was deflected behind. narrowly too high. side Pachuca to secure a place in his curling shot over. and the Ballon d’Or winner for a Ronaldo then curled a shot wide The Champions League holders Saturday’s final, were forced to go Earlier yesterday, Pachuca secured fifth time, broke the deadlock after before Isco fired over. continued to press early in the on the offensive, but lacked any real third place after a 4-1 win over home 53 minutes when he clipped the ball As the half-hour mark second half. threat. club Al Jazira. (eurosport) over the wall and into the bottom approached, the Brazilians had a Ronaldo sent another long-range It looked like Real had scored corner. chance to threaten when Casemiro shot wide before the deadlock was again just before the hour, but The hard-earned victory over a conceded a free-kick 30 yards out. finally broken. Ronaldo’s effort was ruled out by an stubborn Gremio side at the Zayed Edilson opted for a long-range The Portugal forward was tripped offside flag. Sports City Stadium was Real’s third effort, which flew just over. just outside the Gremio penalty area Gremio goalkeeper Marcelo

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