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[email protected] P16 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Golden Globes 2020: ‘1917’, ‘Once Upon a Time ...in Hollywood’ win big 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 Trump says doesn’t need Congress’s OK for even ‘disproportionate’ strike Americans ‘not leaving Iraq’ HRH Crown Prince holds phone call with US Defence Secretary Manama Baghdad During the call, the long-stand- State Mike Pompeo hailed Bah- tweeted. sion, told The Associated Press ing strategic relationship be- rain stances in light of recent Hundreds of US soldiers were 3,500 members of the division’s he United States has no is Royal Highness Prince tween the Kingdom of Bahrain regional developments. deployed Saturday from Fort quick-deployment brigade, Tplans to pull American Salman bin Hamad Al and the United States of America “Bahraini Crown Prince and I Bragg, North Carolina, to Ku- known officially as its Imme- troops out of Iraq, Defence HKhalifa, the Crown Prince, was discussed, in addition to the underscored the importance of wait to serve as reinforcements diate Response Force, will have Secretary Mark Esper said Deputy Supreme Commander and importance of continuing efforts countering Iran’s malign influ- in the Middle East amid rising deployed within a few days. on Monday, following re- First Deputy Prime Minister, yes- to enhance security, stability and ence and threats to the region. I tensions following the US killing The most recent group of ser- ports by Reuters and other terday held a telephone call with development in the region to- thanked him for his partnership of a top Iranian general. vice members to deploy will join media of a US military let- the United States’ Secretary of De- wards a lasting peace. in protecting American person- Lt Col Mike Burns, a spokes- about 700 who left earlier in the ter informing Iraq officials fence, Mark Thomas Esper. On Sunday, US Secretary of nel and facilities in Bahrain,” he man for the 82nd Airborne Divi- week, Burns said. about the repositioning of troops in preparation to leave the country. The developments come in the aftermath of an American drone strike ordered by US President Donald Trump that killed Iranian military com- mander Qassem Soleimani, ‘Resolve crisis’ call widely seen as Iran’s second most powerful figure behind Supreme Leader Ayatollah Cabinet underlines the region’s central importance in global affairs Ali Khamenei. “There’s been no decision in global affairs and emphasised employments per day. whatsoever to leave Iraq,” Es- the importance of collective in- The number of job vacancies per told Pentagon reporters The Cabinet ternational action to maintain that have been received since when asked about the letter, • regional security and stability. the inception of the programme adding there were no plans condemned Turkey’s HRH the Crown Prince re - stands at around 13,321, an in- issued to prepare to leave. decision to send military viewed the measures taken crease of 82pc. forces into the State by government ministries and HRH the Crown Prince direct- of Libya, stating it a agencies in order to ensure ser- ed government ministries and Saudi appeals vices are provided to citizens agencies to study the possibili- violation of global norms. regardless of the various condi- ty of implementing the twelve for calm tions and challenges. ideas that qualified to the final Riyadh The positive The Cabinet condemned Tur- stage of the second edition of the economic• results come key’s decision to send military government innovation compe- audi Arabia’s foreign as a direct result of forces into the State of Libya, tition “Fikra”. Sminister said yesterday the various initiatives as it constitutes a blatant inter- In this regard, the Cabinet the Kingdom does not want ference in the internal affairs HRH the Crown Prince chairs the Cabinet. highlighted the importance of to see further escalation of deployed to promote of an Arab nation and is a clear further strengthening innova- tensions in the region at a economic diversification. threat to Arab national security, Kingdom’s positive economic tion and creativity within the “very dangerous moment,” regional stability, as well as be- trajectory and diversification public sector in order to en - following Friday’s killing Manama ing a flagrant violation of inter- efforts have contributed to pro- hance the efficiency and quality by a US drone of Iran’s most national legitimacy resolutions. viding quality opportunities for of its service delivery and noted prominent military com- The Cabinet drew attention citizens, by creating various in- the vast amount of participants mander. he Cabinet chaired by His to the dedicated efforts of the 13,321 itiatives and programmes. who partook in the competition, “We are very keen that Royal Highness Prince Ministry of Finance and Nation- jobs have been created by These include the National which demonstrates the public the situation in the region Salman bin Hamad Al al Economy to further enhance the National Employment Employment Programme (NEP), sector employees’ ambition and T Programme until now. doesn’t escalate any further. Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Dep- the Kingdom’s economic devel- which aims to increase employ- drive to accelerate innovative It’s certainly a very danger- uty Supreme Commander and opment, highlighted by the pos- ment opportunities and meet solutions across government. ous moment and we have First Deputy Prime Minister, itive results in the Kingdom’s Q3 the requirements of the labour The Cabinet approved a mem- to be conscious of the risks yesterday, called for de-esca- 2019 Bahrain Economic Quar- market. orandum submitted by the gov- and dangers not just to the lation and an intensification of terly report, compared to the The NEP initiative has contrib- ernment’s Executive Commit- region but to wider global efforts to foster greater regional same period during 2018. economic diversification within uted to the employment of over tee, chaired by HRH the Crown security,” Prince Faisal bin security and stability. In this The positive results come as the framework of Bahrain’s Eco- 9,000 job seekers, increasing Prince, on a proposal to develop Farhan Al Saud told a news regard, the Cabinet underlined a direct result of the various in- nomic Vision 2030. the daily employment rate by renewable energy certificates and briefing in Riyadh. the region’s central importance itiatives deployed to promote The Cabinet noted that the 30 per cent, or an average of 103 establish a certification system. SOCCER BATTLE DON’T MISS IT Lebanon beat Bahrain to clinch West Asian girls’ title TDT | Manama yards outside the box, sending ebanon were yesterday the ball into the net over the Annual real crowned champions as outstretched arm of Bahrain’s growth reaches LBahrain missed out on Nezar. the coveted title in the second Last night’s title-deciding 02 1.6 per cent in West Asian Football Federation match was followed by the third quarter (WAFF) U18 Girls’ Champion- awarding ceremony, were the ship. top two teams were presented Lawmaker in call The Lebanese clinched the their trophies and medals by to implement winners’ trophy after beating Bahrain Football Association the host Bahrainis 3-0 in last (BFA) Women’s Committee 03 key legislation night’s final held at Khalifa Head Shaikha Hessa bint Kha- on reserve force Sports City in Isa Town. lid Al Khalifa, BFA Vice-Presi- Striker Layla Iskandar scored dent for Administrative and Fi- ‘5,000 housing twice for the victors while mid- nancial Affairs Ali Al Buainain, units to be fielder Farahel Tayar supplied BFA Secretary General Ibrahim 04 the other. Al Buainain, and WAFF offi- distributed soon’ Iskandar opened Lebanon’s cials. account just moments before Jordan were also awarded 210 fils (includes VAT) the half-time whistle with a after they finished the tourna- header over Bahrain goalkeeper ment as the bronze-medallists. Zahra Nezar. They secured their place on Lebanon players celebrate with the champions’ trophy after the awarding ceremony. Tayar then added to their ad- the podium following a 3-1 win vantage in the 53rd minute after ing gave her enough space to fire Iskandar then applied the from full time. She fired in a over Palestine in the match for some porous Bahraini defend- home from close range. nail in the coffin three minutes brilliantly hit shot from several third place, also held yesterday. TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 02 His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday received the Council of Representatives Speaker, Fawzia Zainal, the Shura Council Chairman, Ali Al Saleh, and the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameer Abdulla Nass, at HRH’s majlis in Gudaibiya Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the importance of continued co-operation and co-ordination between the Executive and Legislative branches in order to meet the aspirations of Bahraini citizens and strengthen the Kingdom’s development. HRH the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom’s dedicated efforts to enhance its security and preserve the nation’s prosperity and achievements across many fields, which have been accomplished through the solidarity and efforts of Bahraini people under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince then praised Bahrain’s co-operation with its international allies in safeguarding regional security and stability, and stressed the importance of taking all necessary steps to avoid violence and destruction, whilst affirming the Kingdom’s firm stance against all forms of terrorism and extremism.