TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 Woods involved in horrific car crash INSTAGRAM Bahrain commanding /newsofbahrain 25 ‘more respect’ from LINKEDIN THURSDAY newsofbahrain FEBRUARY, 2021 opponents: Sousa 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8759 National football team 3844 4692 head coach calls on FACEBOOK players to continue /nobmedia recent progress ahead of joint-qualifiers MAIL [email protected] for FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Cup 2023 | P 11 BRAVE CF 47 winner to get Lightweight title shot 10 SPORTS BUSINESS 5 Trafco announces profit, dividend DAILY TRIBUNE - 28(w) x 5(h) cm - 2 His Majesty the King, HRH Prince Salman Last update - 9:00 pm congratulate Kuwait Amir on National Day 24 February 2021 Individuals vaccinated HM the King HRH Prince Salman Kuwait Amir (First dose) HM King Hamad and HRH areas. TDT | Manama the Crown Prince and Prime HRH the Crown Prince and Minister extended their wishes Prime Minister also sent con- is Majesty King Hamad bin of good health and happiness gratulatory cables to Kuwaiti HIsa Al Khalifa and His Roy- to the Kuwaiti Amir and fur- Crown Prince His Highness al Highness Prince Salman bin ther progress and prosperity to Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown the people of Kuwait under his Jaber Al Sabah and Prime Prince and Prime Minister, sent wise leadership. Minister HH Shaikh Sabah Al cables of congratulations to the HM the King praised the Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah. Amir of Kuwait, Shaikh Nawaf deep-rotted relations between Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the two countries and peoples (Bahrain-Kuwait ties grow- on his country’s National Day. and their progress across all ing steadily – Page 2) BAHRAIN US to boost Saudi defense TOTAL TESTED Let’s start peace talks! capabilities 3035157 Washington ACTIVE CASES Bahrain invites Qatar anew to hold bilateral discussions and settle pending issues he US has around 3,000 7098 Council, which was held in Al- Ttroops in Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry Ula Governorate, the Kingdom and it will continue to help DEATHS • of Saudi Arabia, on January 5, Riyadh boost its defense ca- Undersecretary 2021. pabilities as attacks from 437 visits Doha to deliver Following the Al-Ula meeting, Iran-backed groups ramp DISCHARGED correspondence the three-year dispute with Qa- up, the top US military com- tar had ended and the diplomat- mander for the region said 112323 Shura committee ic ties between Saudi Arabia, the yesterday. NEW CASES • UAE, Bahrain and Egypt with Central Command chief praises move which Qatar were returning to normal. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie 653 reflects Bahrain’s Bahrain had also opened its air- said that the US “prizes” its CRITICAL desire for peace space to Qatar. relationship and bilateral Undersecretary Sayyar with the Qatar Foreign Affairs Minister The Shura Council’s Foreign ties with Saudi Arabia. correspondence to its Qatari Affairs, Defence and National US 72 TDT | Manama deliver a correspondence from Since 2019, the has counterpart, reiterating an in- Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Ab- Security Committee commend- deployed several air de - vitation to send an official dele- dullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to ed the step which reflects Bah- fense systems in the Gulf ahrain has emphasised gation to start bilateral talks re- Qatari Deputy Prime Minister rain’s stance, led by His Majesty power. the importance of restor- garding pending issues between and Minister of Foreign Affairs King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, These include a Terminal 210 fils (includes VAT) Bing diplomatic ties with the two countries. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdul- to strengthen the GCC cohesion. High Altitude Area Defense Qatar to settle disputes and Undersecretary of the Min- rahman Al Thani. Chaired by Shura Council (THAAD) battery, two Patri- secure a lasting peace for the istry of Foreign Affairs for Re- The move was part of the im- member Youssef bin Ahmed Al ot missile batteries and oth- benefit of both countries and gional and GCC Affairs, Ambas- plementation of the provisions Ghatam, the committee lauded the ers, McKenzie said during the region. sador Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, of Al-Ula statement issued at the move to end disputes and revive a webinar with the Beirut The Foreign Ministry sent a paid a visit to Doha yesterday to 41st session of the GCC Supreme Bahrain-Qatar diplomatic ties. Institute. City Centre Bahrain Tel: +973 17556002 www.homesrusgroup.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 02 Bahrain thanked by Cuba President Bahrain-Kuwait ties ‘growing steadily’ A role model for solid partnership resulting in both countries’ progress HM the King HRH Prince Salman TDT | Manama TDT | Manama Liberation Day. His Royal Highness Prince he Kingdom of Bahrain is Majesty King Hamad Salman bin Hamad Al Khal- shares with Kuwait its Hbin Isa Al Khalifa re - ifa, the Crown Prince and Tcelebrations of its 60th ceived a cable of thanks from Prime Minister, also received National Day and the 30th anni- Cuban President Miguel Díaz- a similar cable from the Cuban versary of its Liberation Day, in KNOW WHAT Canel in reply to HM’s con- President, in response to HRH’s line with its pride in the depth gratulations on his country’s congratulations cable. of their steadily growing frater- nal relations, based on their ge- ographical proximity, and their Bahrain and Kuwait bonds of blood and kinship. have also set the ex- The brotherly Bahraini-Ku- ample in their frater- Shura Chairman congratulates waiti relations have always been nal relations, unified strong thanks to the keenness Kuwaiti Assembly Speaker HM the King with the Kuwait Amir visions and stances of His Majesty King Hamad bin within the Gulf Coop- TDT | Manama Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal icy adopted by Kuwait, led by Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Highness Prince Salman bin the Amir, His Highness Shai- Humanitarian Work Leader. eration Council (GCC), hura Council Chairman Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown kh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber The Bahraini-Kuwaiti rela- as well as in their SAli bin Saleh Al Saleh sent Prince and Prime Minister, to Al Sabah, and Crown Prince, tions have been growing steadily keenness to strength- a cable of congratulations to develop the two brotherly coun- HH Shaikh Mishaal Al Ahmed at all levels, particularly since en joint Arab action Kuwait’s National Assembly tries’ strategic partnership at Al Jaber Al Sabah, within the the establishment of the High and serve Arab and Speaker Marzouq bin Ali Al the political, economic, social, framework of their commitment Joint Cooperation Committee Islamic issues. Ghanim marking Kuwait’s Na- cultural and media levels. to enhancing the development between their two governments tional and Liberation Days. Bahrain and Kuwait have also achievements, and adherence to in 2001. He praised deep-rooted his- set the example in their frater- the principles of wise diplomacy It resulted in the signing of Economic relations between torical relations between both nal relations, unified visions and in promoting peace and settling numerous agreements on co- the two brotherly countries councils and peoples, wishing stances within the Gulf Cooper- regional and international con- operation in the diplomatic, have also flourished, in light the Kuwaiti leadership and Shura Chairman Al Saleh ation Council (GCC), as well as flicts peacefully, in addition to consular, tourism, air transport, of the increase of the volume people many happy returns as ther growth and prosperity un- in their keenness to strengthen their confirmation of Kuwait’s cultural, educational and media of bilateral trade to reach $318 well as abundant health and der the leadership of its Amir, joint Arab action and serve Arab humanitarian role at all levels, fields, in addition to many mem- million in 2020, and the growth happiness. His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al and Islamic issues. following in the footsteps of the oranda of understanding and of Kuwait’s direct investments He also wished Kuwait fur- Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. Bahrain praises the wise pol- late Amir HH Shaikh Sabah Al executive programmes. in Bahrain to $2.25 billion. Foreign Minister receives MP Al Kooheji Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani yesterday received member of the Council of Representatives, MP Hamad Al Kooheji. The Minister welcomed MP Al Kooheji, praising his parliamentary efforts exerted to promote the process of development, achieve the aspirations of the citizens and raise the profile of the Kingdom of Bahrain. MP Al Kooheji stressed the importance of continuous cooperation between the legislative and executive branches to achieve the desired goals and promote the status of the Kingdom in various international forums. Capital Governor receives EDB Advisor Capital Governor Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa yesterday received Economic Development Board (EDB) Advisor Iain Lindsay. The Capital Governor praised the remarkable efforts of the EDB, under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to create pioneering models in the business sector and attract foreign investments. He pointed out the board’s role in mapping out policies aimed at fast-tracking economic development and promoting investments in the Kingdom of Bahrain.c The Capital Governor congratulated him on his appointment as EDB Advisor, wishing him every success. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 03 Arad Primary School Shura approves budget digital magazine launched draft law ‘in principle’ Financial and Economic Affairs Committee gives thumbs-up to 2021-2022 state’s general budget cree-Law No. (27) for the year A student reading the launch issue Al Maskati chairs 2020 amending some provisions all students of the school, and • of Decree-Law No. (15) of 1977 Publication aims it was also sent to the heads of remote meeting issuing development bonds.