TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 Britain says ‘highly likely’ Iran attacked Israeli tanker off Oman INSTAGRAM Bahrain make /newsofbahrain 2 Olympic handball LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain AUGUST, 2021 history! 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8916 Senior men’s national 3844 4692 handball team lose to FACEBOOK Egypt but still qualify /nobmedia for quarter-finals on Games debut after MAIL [email protected] Japan defeat Portugal 31-30 | P12 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Courtney Cox is real-life Monica Geller from ‘Friends’ 9 CELEBS BUSINESS 5 Gulf Air increases Istanbul flights to daily Safeguard your health by taking the booster dose Bahrain thanked by Algerian President Last update - 9:00 pm TDT | Manama 1 August 2021 is Majesty King Hamad Hbin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Sal - man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Individuals vaccinated Crown Prince and Prime Min- ister, received cables of thanks from Algeria President Abdel- (First dose) (Second dose) madjid Tebboune in response to their congratulatory cables HM the King HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on Algeria’s Independence Day. HM the King and HRH the His Majesty King Hamad also cable of thanks from Belarus Crown Prince and Prime Min- sent a cable of congratulations President Alexander Lukashen- ister, sent cables of congratu- to the President of the Repub- ko in response to his congrat- lations to the President of the lic of Benin, Patrice Guillaume ulatory cable on the occasion Aged 40 and above Swiss Confederation Guy Par- Talon, on his country’s Inde- of the country’s Independence (Booster dose) and those with comorbidities melin on his country’s National pendence Day. Day. Day. HM the King wished Pres - HM the King received a cable They wished President Par- ident Talon good health and of thanks from Belarus Presi- (47.6%) melin good health and hap - happiness and the friendly peo- dent Alexander Lukashenko in piness and the friendly Swiss ple of Benin further progress response to his congratulatory Total of this Category people further progress and and prosperity. cable on the country’s Inde - 254,870 prosperity. His Majesty also received a pendence Day. Alba swings to profit on higher Keep pushing for progress Aluminium HM King hails HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s dedication, efforts and leadership to serve nation prices TDT | Manama dedicated work of Team Bah- is Majesty King Hamad rain, under HRH the Crown bin Isa Al Khalifa yes- Prince and Prime Minister’s Hterday met His Royal leadership, to combat the coro- Highness Prince Salman bin navirus (COVID-19). Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown He expressed appreciation Prince and Prime Minister, as for all Bahrainis for their key they reviewed a number of local contribution to the national de- P5 issues aimed at enhancing the velopment process and praised Kingdom’s progress and devel- their pioneering achievements opment. at various regional and interna- HM the King, who received tional gatherings. HM the King receives HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH the Crown Prince and HM the King Hamad lauded the GCC member states’ com- aspirations of GCC countries’ of love and fraternity among BAHRAIN Prime Minister at Al Safriya Pal- the depth of the solid relations mitment to the goals stipulat- citizens for reinstating joint their citizens. ace, expressed pride in the dedi- among the Gulf Cooperation ed in the GCC Charter, through GCC action and achieving more He stressed the importance cated and commendable efforts Council (GCC) countries and strengthening integration and cooperation and integration in of GCC countries’ collaboration ACTIVE CASES exerted by His Royal Highness their citizens in all fields. cooperation among them. order to consolidate unity and to achieve the goals put forth in to serve the nation in all fields. His Majesty said that the “Al- HM the King added that the cohesion among member states, the “Al-Ula Declaration” so as to 998 His Majesty also praised the Ula Declaration” had affirmed Declaration also highlighted the as well as the deep-rooted bonds safeguard security and stability. DEATHS Bizarre moment 1384 DISCHARGED 266921 High jumpers choose to share Olympic gold medal Tokyo NEW CASES through the final last night, pass- With the Olympic record of lists. It was the first time since ing every level from 2.19 metres 2.39m the next level, Barshim Stockholm 1912 that a gold medal 117 or the first time in 109 years, all the way up to 2.37 metres with- and Tamberi instead spoke with was shared in athletics – it hap- Fan Olympic gold medal was out a single fault. officials about whether they even pened in both the pentathlon and 210 fils (includes VAT) shared in athletics after high That made them equal-first on needed to enter a jump-off to decathlon that Games. jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim of countback, with the only other decide gold. Social media erupted with pos- Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi man who cleared 2.37m – Bela- “Do we have to go?” the Qatari itivity about the decision from of Italy chose to both become rus’ Maksim Nedaeskau – having jumper was heard asking. the pair, though others asked if it A screen grab of Barshim champions. faulted at 2.19m and 2.35m before The pair then shook hands and was really sportsmanship or just celebrating with Tamberi The pair were both flawless passing. celebrated as joint gold medal- smart, since neither lost anything. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021 02 On trial for forging PCR test certificate Royal support for Bahraini youth TDT | Manama he High Criminal Court Thas begun hearing the Foreign Minister stresses importance of implementing royal directives to help them excel and achieve aspirations case of two Bahrainis who TDT | Manama forged PCR test in order to enter Saudi Arabia through King Fahad Causeway. ahrain is committed to The duo decided to trav- advancing Bahraini youth el to the neighbouring GCC and providing the needed The youth play great role in enhancing the state but thought of using B positive image of the Kingdom so that they environment for them to excel fake PCR tests to avoid being and achieve their aspirations. can be representatives of the country at home sent back. This is in line with the direc- and abroad by highlighting the values of the However, their exam- tives of His Majesty King Ham- Bahraini society represented in peaceful ination certificates were ad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the coexistence, acceptance of others, mutual discovered by the Saudi relentless efforts of the govern- respect and harmony amongst the society from authorities that they were ment, led by His Royal Highness counterfeit. As a result, the Prince Salman bin Hamad Al different races, religions and sects Saudi officials contacted Khalifa, the Crown Prince and DR ABDULLATIF BIN RASHID AL ZAYANI, FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER their Bahraini counterparts, Prime Minister. and a police patrol was sent Foreign Affairs Minister Dr to arrest the two men. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani ior officials and decision-mak- its culture in the region and the Minister Al Zayani addressing the virtual open meeting According to court files, made the statements while ad- ers. world, consolidating the values one of the defendants was dressing the virtual open meet- During the session, Dr Al of human rights and highlight- sion of Bahrain on foreign policy, the internal affairs of countries, accustomed to travel to ing held within the second phase Zayani affirmed the importance ing the most important Bah - which stems from the vision working to resolve disputes by Saudi Arabia to sell sweets. of the “Future Bet” Programme of supporting Bahraini youth as raini achievements in this field, of His Majesty the King, that peaceful means, strengthening After re-opening the Cause- yesterday. the Kingdom strives to high - whether legislative or practices, is based on adherence to the good-neighbourly relations in way, he wasn’t aware that It was organised by Bahrain light its distinguished position as well as achieving sustainable rules of international law and the region and the world, de- he needed to conduct a PCR Institute for Political Develop- at all regional and international development and desired pros- various international treaties fending just causes, foremost of test 72 hours prior to enter- ment (BIPD) for the 18-29 age forums. perity as an essential part of the and charters, building friendly which is the Palestinian cause, ing Saudi. group, featuring online training The Minister reviewed the Kingdom’s foreign policy, and relations with various countries assisting the international com- His co-defendant got im- sessions and workshops on vari- pillars of Bahraini foreign policy, highlighting the Kingdom as an of the world. munity in combating terrorism plicated in the case because ous issues that involve enriching which is based on promoting the economic gateway to the GCC. Dr Al Zayani emphasised the and its financing, and combating he knew that the first de- discussions by a number of sen- values of peace and spreading He also emphasised the vi- principle of non-interference in terrorism and extremism. fendant’s test was modified. HH Shaikh Nasser boosts Bahrain-Chechen ties Two stalled projects referred to judicial settlement committee TDT | Manama TDT | Manama should be fully compliant with the provisions of the law to pre- M the King’s Represent- he Ministerial Committee serve the reputation and status Hative for Humanitarian Tfor Development and Infra- of Bahrain that has long been Work and Youth Affairs, HH structure Projects, chaired by known as a safe and secure ha- Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh ven for real estate investment in Khalifa, has conveyed greet- Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the region for decades, he said.