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JO3968_BFC_SM_APP_Online_Campaign_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd 1 3/1/18 3:45 PM Three social media misusers remanded Manama he Public Prosecution has remanded three peopleT for seven days pending investigation for misusing social media websites. The trio were arrested, following an inquiry, and referred to the Public Prosecution which faced them with evidence, Advocate Fahd His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, Dr. Abdulla bin King opens Al-Buainain said. The Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh, at the Al-Safriya Palace yesterday. HM the King lauded the bilateral rela- Department of Anti-crime tions between the two sisterly kingdoms and cooperation in various fields. HM the King reiterated Mara’ee 4 at the General Directorate Bahrain’s firm supportive stance towards Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the of Anti-crime, Economic Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, backing all the measures it takes to counter and Electronic Security had the hostile acts by the Iran-backed Houthi militias, stressing that such attacks contravene all divine reported several complaints religions, and violate international values and principles P about social media abuses 05 to the Public Prosecution.

The transatlantic slave trade was Qatari jets in the largest-ever forced movement of people and one of the most brutal episodes in modern history. On this Day of Remembrance, we honour the victims and draw attention to the dangers of racism and prejudice today. hostile act DT News Network @antonioguterres Manama atari fighter jets flew close to two UAE- Bahrain, UAE condemn action Today’s Weather registered civilian aircraft passing Qthrough Bahrain, forcing the captain of one Manama/Abu Dhabi aircraft and air aviation,” Max Min of the flights to alter course to avoid collision, ahrain and the United the UAE General Civil Safeguard national 33°C 20°C the Civil Aviation Affairs said yesterday. The Arab Emirates strongly Aviation Authority (GCAA) two Qatari warplanes were detected around Bcondemned the dangerous said in a statement, strongly unity: HRH PM 14.35 pm Monday, flying at an altitude of action by the Qatari fighters condemning the provocative 30,000 feet above the international waters, jets in the airspace of the action. within Bahrain Flight Information Region Kingdom on Monday. “The pilot of one of the 8P 06 P without prior authorisation. Bahrain affirmed its full planes had to conduct a The two fighters flew deliberately under support to all measures manoeuvre to avoid collision a UAE Airbus 320, with ident/call sign of taken by the UAE to protect with the Qatari fighter jets,” A6HMS, en route from Fujairah to Rome, its rights, security and the GCAA said. 03 prompting Bahrain’s Air Surveillance to stability, in response to The GCAA said it Motorists indulging intervene and take the necessary measures to Qatar’s irresponsible actions condemned such irresponsible in illegal car race, ensure aviation safety. towards civil air traffic, which acts towards civilian air traffic stunts face action The Emirati A320 jet then flew at a follows specific civil routes that follow specific civilian higher altitude of 35,000 feet to avoid the known to the International routes, which are known to the Qatari fighters, which consistently violate Civil Aviation Organisation International Civil Aviation international conventions and jeopardise the (ICAO). Organisation. P movement of civil aviation in the region, “This is a provocative The authority stressed particularly that such an irresponsible action by Qatar and is a the UAE’s right to take all behaviour by Qatari fighter planes towards a clear insistence on making measures that are guaranteed Private sector is key to UAE plane was the second on the same day. light of the safety of civilian by the international law. economic growth: CP 19 (Continued on Page 3) ‘Smoking’ elephant 8P 02 baffles experts Qatari jets fly dangerously close to UAE aircraft 2 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Private sector is key to

Manamaeconomic growth: CP development as well as better is Royal Highness Prince opportunities for Bahrain’s Salman bin Hamad citizens. HAl Khalifa emphasised the His Royal Highness was government’s focus on speaking while receiving new redefining the role of the public Board of Directors of the sector from the primary engine Bahrain Chamber of Commerce of economic growth into and Industry (BCCI) led by a private sector enabler and its chairman Sameer Abdulla regulator. Ahmed Nass at the Gudaibiya “The success of the private Palace. sector is closely linked to the During the meeting, His success of the country,” said Royal Highness congratulated Salman told the BCCI board to economic growth. centred around the principles His Royal Highness’ ongoing the Crown Prince, Deputy the BCCI’s new chairman and continue providing small and Highlighting His Majesty of suitability, competitiveness, support to the Chamber and Supreme Commander and board members on their recent medium enterprises (SMEs) the King’s comprehensive and fairness that underpin stressed BCCI’s commitment First Deputy Prime Minister election and discussed a range with the support they needed development programme, the Bahrain’s Economic Vision to continue working alongside adding: “Private sector-led of topics related to supporting to remain competitive and Crown Prince stressed that 2030. the business community economic model will guarantee the private sector. transform innovative ideas into the Kingdom will continue to The BCCI Chairman to generate economic sustainable economic In this regard, HRH Prince successful projects to boost introduce economic initiatives expressed his appreciation for growth. Missile attacks linked to Iran, says Al-Malki Riyadh Riyadh civilian-populated Colonel al-Maliki revealed pokesman of the Coalition neighbourhoods, in a flagrant pictures of an Iranian air SForces for Supporting the violation of the international defence-type Siad 2 missile that  Legitimacy in Yemen Colonel law. the Iranian regime smuggled Turki Al-Malki yesterday Col. Al-Malki extended the to the Houthi armed militia warned that the crimes Coalition forces’ condolences in a blatant challenge to UN committed by the Iranian to the family of (Martyr) resolution 2216. regime, including trafficking Abdulmottaleb Ahmed He stressed that the of weapons and supporting Hussein Ali and the Egyptian coalition was able to seize a terror groups with weapons of people on the bereaved loss, number of missiles (Siad 2) mass destruction, is posing a noting that the possession of before reaching the hands of grave threat to regional and a terror group like the Houthi the armed militia through international security and militia of ballistic missiles is surveillance and careful follow- Diversity. Harmony. Unity. stability. considered a flagrant threat to up. “This includes trafficking of the regional and international Colonel al-Maliki said while weapons, supporting the terror security. the Iranian-backed terrorists, groups and organisations Col. Al-Maliki said Yemen as well as the regime, were Bahrain For All, All For Bahrain and providing them with has so much suffered from the providing weapons and qualitative military capabilities extremist ideology of the Iran- destruction to Yemen, the like ballistic and thermal backed Houthis who usurped Custodian of the Two Holy Bahrain is a perfect paradigm of unity in diversity. missiles and drones as well as power in Sanaa and controlled Mosques King Salman bin Join us to celebrate this emotion on: booby-trapped speedboats,” the State’s institutions, Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a said Al-Malki including vital capabilities and generous order to deposit two Friday, 30th March 2018 In a press conference at the heavy weapons, a development billion dollars in the Central 2:30pm onwards at the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park, Hidd. Armed Forces Club in Riyadh, that led to the destabilization Bank of Yemen to support the Al-Malki said the Iran-backed of the country and suffering of Yemeni economy. Houthi militias have launched its people. He added that the coalition as many as seven ballistic “The Houthi militia, backed would continue to exert all missiles last night carrying the by Iran, has become the first efforts to enable the legitimate stamp of the terror-sponsor terrorist group in history to government to extend its Iranian regime. “Thanks to possess ballistic capabilities and authority and sovereignty for Allah Almighty, all missiles launch them against the Yemeni Yemen. were successfully intercepted people inside and against its He stressed that coalition by the Saudi Royal Air Defense neighbors, specifically Saudi countries have the right to forces before reaching their Arabia, and pose a threat of legitimate self-defense as Strategic Partners Sponsors Media Partners targets in Riyadh (three), the possibility of transmission stipulated in Article 51 of the Jazan (two), and one in of these ballistic capabilities Charter of the United Nations

BAHRAIN AL DANA RESORT each of Najran and Khamis to organised crime groups as and preserve the right to وزارة اﻟﺪاﺧﻠﻴﺔ Ministry of Interior Mishait.” well as terrorist organizations retaliate against Iran at the He said one of the missiles around the world” appropriate time and form ¥ôë``ŸG á```jó∏```H Muharraq Municipality Muharraq Municipal Council targeting Riyadh, regrettably, He noted the seriousness of guaranteed by international resulted in the martyrdom of what may result if they fell law and the inherent right to organiser: For more information and to book stalls please call: + 973 6638 9111 / 3633 5000 / 3980 7539 or visit: an expatriate and injury of two, on residential neighbourhoods, defend its territory, people and [email protected] all Egyptians. The scattering universities, hospitals and interests under international @bhr4all @BHRN4all @BHR4all [email protected] @bhr4all Trading S.P.C Co. splinters of the missiles have other civilian objects. conventions, including the dispersed over a number of During the press conference, Charter of the United Nations. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 3 Motorists indulging in illegal

carDT News Network race, stunts face actiondetention and trial of several [email protected] motorists involved in such illegal activities that endanger Manama road users in the Kingdom. raffic Prosecution Deputy Chief Attorney Motorcyclists arrested MohammedT Al Dhahrani said Al Dhahrani also confirmed the yesterday that it has launched arrest of two motorcyclists who investigations into a footage were seen performing illegal that recently appeared on stunts and disturbing traffic social media, showing a driver and public order in Juffair at performing stunts on one of the beginning of the month. the busiest junctions in the In the first case, Kingdom. investigations were launched DT News reported on Sunday after the footage, which was that traffic police arrested a widely circulated online, was driver, who was seen performing detected by the traffic police. a tyre-smoking car drift at a The motorcycles were junction linking Istiqlal Highway impounded by the police after and Mahzoura Avenue on Friday locating them being parked while staying dangerously close in Juffair. The drivers were to oncoming traffic. A screengrab of a man performing illegal car stunts on one of the busiest junctions in the Capital summoned and they admitted Al Dhahrani clarified in a piece of cloth while he illegally He was arrested and referred further investigation, in order driving, illegal street racing that they illegally performed statement released on the performed the stunts. to the Public Prosecution. He to refer him to the concerned and car stunts amid authorities the stunt on March 9. After official page of the Public “Investigations led to the confessed in the interrogation court as soon as possible,” Al doubling their efforts to interrogation, the prosecution Prosecution on Instagram that vehicle, which was parked next to the accusations against Dhahrani added. combat such acts. ordered to detain them and refer the driver had covered the to the suspect’s residence in the him. The prosecution ordered The incident comes in the The judicial authorities them to the concerned court. vehicle’s number plates using a nearby area of Hijjiyat in Riffa. to detain the driver pending wake of increased reckless also announced yesterday the Qatar to be taken to House passes bill to prohibit ICAO for illegal act fee hike despite govt rejection DT News Network/DTNN enforced by the government. Article authorised the Legislative From Page 1 [email protected] The presenters of the bill earlier Authority to delegate the Executive n the statement, the Civil Aviation Civilian flight paths said that it aims to “alleviate the Authority (the government) to IAffairs condemned the irresponsible Manama suffering of citizens by restricting regulate the status of fees and act, announcing that the necessary will not change: UAE he majority of MPs yesterday the imposition of fees by the determine their types and value, measures have been taken to file Dubai passed a bill that bans any government. in order to achieve the desired complaint with the International Civil he United Arab Emirates will not increaseT in fees, despite the In its reply to the MPs earlier, purpose of imposing fees,” the Aviation Organisation (ICAO). change its civilian flight paths, the Government’s rejection. and through its representative government justified its rejection The incident was also reported by chairmanT of its General Civil Aviation This came during the regular in the session yesterday Shura in its reply to the council. the General Civil Aviation Authority Authority said yesterday, a day after weekly meeting of the House of Council and Representative However, the MPs discussed the (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates, Qatari fighter jets flew dangerously Representatives here yesterday. Council Affairs Minister Ghanim matter in their meeting yesterday which warned of the dangers posed close to two of its civilian planes. The bill stipulates that the Al Buainain, the government and approved the bill, which is by the Qatari jets. It described the Asked if any changes would be Legislative Authority, formed of rejected the bill, citing now referred to the second branch development as an infringement of made to civilian routes, Sultan bin the House of Representatives and “constitutional violations”. of the Legislative Authority, Shura Bahrain’s airspace. The decision showed Saeed al-Mansouri told Reuters: “We Shura Council, should approve and “This bill violates Article 107 of Council, for further discussion and disregard for the safety of flight plans of have no plans at the present time.” specify the fees before they could be the Kingdom’s constitution. The approval. aircraft as notified to the International The UAE called the incident a Civil Aviation Organisation, it said. “provocative action”, and said it had A statement that this act was preceded already reported two similar events Embassy help sought to repatriate expat by two similar actions has been filed with to the International Civil Aviation the ICAO. Organization (ICAO), the United DT News Network In the earlier incidents, Qatar fighter Nations’ aviation agency. Manama jets harassed UAE military aircraft on Speaking on the sidelines of a ocial workers have sought the three occasions, while its airforce also conference in Dubai, Mansouri said help of the Indian mission to intercepted two Emirati civilian airliners the UAE would now complain to the Srepatriate an expatriate who is on January 15, which led the UAE to file ICAO again. bedridden in Manama for the past a complaint at the UN. five years. Brig Gen Helal Al Qubaisi of the Armed The 78-year-old Nalarajan’s Forces said a Qatari jet approached a while on routine flights to Bahrain. health is deteriorating day-by-day UAE F-16 on December 27 last year. The complaint was in the form of a note after he was bedridden. Hailing “They claim the aircraft violated Qatari submitted to both the UN Security Council from the Indian state of Kerala Nalarajan in a room in Gudaibiya airspace. It didn’t,” Gen Al Qubaisi said. president and the UN General Assembly Nalarajan has already lost the Trouble started in 2011 when eight criminal cases and a financial “They jeopardised lives.” president. It said the interception was a vision of his eye. Currently he is economic activity hit businesses liability of BD62400. The Indian The other two military incidents, on threat to safety of the civil flights and a staying in a room near Gudaibiya following the unrest. Many shops community volunteers have taken January 3 and January 12, involved a breach to the rules of international law, with the help of a few friends who in Eker were closed and the small- up the case and has approached the UAE Twin Otter aircraft and a C-130 said state news agency Wam. are taking care of him. scale business of Nalarajan faced Embassy for immediate action. cargo plane. Both planes landed safely in the The India expatriate worked for grim future. Eventually, Nalarajan “I wish to go back to my country The UAE has lodged a complaint Bahraini capital and were able to a bakery in the early days. Later, he was forced to wind up his bakery to meet my family,” said a desparate with the UN against Qatar after its jets complete their return flights without started his own bakery in West Eker business. He was in jail for issuing Nalarajan whose only hope is the intercepted two Emirati civilian aircraft incident. with the help of a Bahraini sponsor dud cheques and was slapped travel embassy and the authorities to after his family came to Bahrain. ban as well. Currently, he is facing return to his home state in India. 4 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 ‘ePay Summit’ gathers top experts, decision makers Harpreet Kaur/DTNN innovation in the payment [email protected] landscape. Also known as Electronic Manama Payments and Online op experts from all over Banking Conference 2018, the world converged on the summit witnessed the BahrainT yesterday for the participation of top-managers ‘ePay Summit’ which shed and directors of the leading light on E-Payment and enterprises across banking, Internet Banking technology FinTech, eCommerce, retail as a key factor for E-commerce and telecom industries. activities. “I believe that a conference Participants during the Held under the patronage like this is very timely and summit Abdulwahid Janahi of Central Bank Bahrain, the extremely important. Bahrain summit organised by EastMed has been a financial hub for a the world,” Abdulkareem rapidly and the issue, as the shared practical cases and very long time and to maintain Bucheery Chairman panellists pointed out, “is in-depth experiences in the position of being the of Bahrain Bourse told not about liking or disliking cybersecurity, E-Payments financial centre we need to be DT News. the technology, but is about infrastructure, regulation, inline with the developments Fintech, Bucheery said, is moving forward with the technological disruption and that are taking place around something that is growing technology.” “All banks will have to embrace digitalisation. We believe the faster we adopt, the better it will help us maintain Bahrain image as the financial hub in the region.” Stressing the importance Essa J Sayyar Abdulwahid Janahi of vision 2030, Essa J Sayyar, Company representative of East Med told DT News, “A to prepare a ground for new person to person transaction.” conference like this comes technological advancements “We are working closely in line with the vision 2030, where we can attract with the banks along with the where private sectors and investment to Bahrain,” he central bank to make this a government sectors can work pointed out. success,” he said. effectively incorporation with Chief executive officer “We believe that for the each other.” of Benefit, the Kingdom’s development of the country “Banks cannot work first E-wallet in terms of all the financial sectors should in isolation unless all the account to account transfers, work together so that despite concerned authorities in Abdulwahid Janahi, told the competition all of us can Bahrain like the Central Bank, DT News, “We are working complement each other,” e-government work together on phase two to establish a stressed Abdulwahid Janahi. Special discounts on GP tickets Manama ahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home Bof Motorsport in the Middle East”, has allocated special discounts for children’s tickets to the Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Tickets for kids who will be joining their families at the Formula 1 extravaganza, from April 6 to 8, have been slashed from their original prices. All those younger than three years old will not need a ticket. Those aged three to 12 only until the end of March, so BD100. University and Victory years old can get a 50 per cent race fans are advised to hurry Grandstand tickets cost BD60. discount on their ticket prices. and get their tickets as soon For the first time, fans School students aged 13 to 17 as possible! Tickets to the will be able to purchase a can get 25 per cent off, while Bahrain Grand Prix are already single Friday ticket for the university students can get a 10 amongst the most affordable Batelco Grandstand at BD60, per cent discount. in the entire FIA Formula 1 or can buy a two-day ticket Meanwhile, special gifts World Championship. for Saturday and Sunday, also await everyone who purchases Ticket prices: Main for the Batelco Grandstand their tickets from the BIC Grandstand seats cost BD150 for BD100. Fans can also buy stands in Bahrain City Centre each for the three days, while tickets at www.bahraingp. and The Avenues. However, Batelco Grandstand tickets are com or by calling +973-17- this fantastic deal is on offer BD120 and Turn One tickets 450000. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

2017 2016 King opens BD BD Gross premiums written 102,822,857 100,047,019 Reinsurance premiums ceded (87,349,085) (72,080,610) Excess of loss premiums (497,536) (529,415)

Net premiums written 14,976,236 27,436,994 ‘Mara’ee 4’ Movement in provision for unearned premiums (2,693,323) (505,366) Net premiums earned 12,282,913 26,931,628 DT News Network best greyhound, falcon, cow, with a commemorative 4 reflects Bahrain’s pioneering Manama pigeon, horse, colt, filly and memento by the Minister of standing, citizens’ competence Gross claims paid (62,876,871) (66,222,879) he fourth edition of stallion. He also honoured the Works, Municipalities Affairs and success in attract major Reinsurance share of claims paid 54,244,227 47,999,124 Net movement in outstanding claims (64,463) (1,326,852) Tthe Bahrain Animal horse “Nadhira Al-Rashidiya, and Urban Planning, Mara’ee specialized exhibitions which Production Show 2018 owned by Abdulrahman 4 High Organising Committee support the national economy Net claims incurred (8,697,107) (19,550,607) (Mara’ee 4) opened yesterday Al-Jasmi, recipient of the Chairman Essam bin Abdulla and encourage investment at the Bahrain International World Arabian Horse Khalaf. in the sector of animal Reinsurance commission and fee 584,450 3,628,966 Endurance Village. His Organization (WAHO) prize He commended the efforts production”, HM the King Policy acqisition costs (1,101,924) (3,630,780) Majesty King Hamad bin Isa for the best local breed for exerted by the Ministry said. Profit commission 345,708 (46,452) Al-Khalifa patronised the 2017-2018, the gold medals in of Works, Municipalities His Majesty hailed the Net underwriting result 3,414,040 7,332,755 opening ceremony, in the Saudi Arabia and Germany, Affairs and Urban Planning outstanding presence of local presence of the His Royal in addition to a silver medal to organize the exhibition, companies which developed Interest income 2,342,834 1,727,243 Highness Prince Salman bin in Milan. hailing national initiatives and benefited from previous Share of profit in an associate 1,307,979 1,533,324 Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Crown HM the King and HRH to support agricultural and shows, commending the large Dividend income 51,235 89,652 Prince, Deputy Supreme the Crown Prince and other animal production and participation of Arab and Other income 5,147,714 162,971 Commander and First Deputy officials toured a book fair launch vital service and international companies in the Total Other income 8,849,762 3,513,190 Prime Minister. themed “Horse Treasures”, entertainment projects. He exhibition, which provides an Expenses HM the King and HRH the held on sidelines of the Mara’ee also hailed the dedicated important opportunity to keep Operational and technical expenses (4,915,880) (4,408,240) Crown Prince were received 4, showcasing pictures of efforts and contribution of the abreast of latest technologies to Profit for the year 7,347,922 6,437,705 by the Minister of Works, Arab and Bahraini horses, the Royal Guard to the show. develop animal resources. HM Taxation (100,781) (54,137) Municipalities Affairs and Al-Khalifa royal stables, pure He affirmed Bahrain’s the King hailed the cultural, Net profit for the year 7,247,141 6,383,568 Urban Planning, Mara’ee 4 Bahraini breeds in addition keenness on developing educational and entertainment Other comprehensive income High Organising Committee to artwork depicting equine and protecting the sector of functions which were held Net change in fair value of available Chairman Essam bin Abdulla beauty. animal resources which, he on the sidelines of the fourth for sale investments (168,521) (459,213) Khalaf, and senior officials. HM the King has also said, represent a key pillar of edition of the Bahrain Animal HM the King honoured the launched a book titled “Horse food security in the Kingdom. Production Show 2018 Other comprehensive income for the year (168,521) (459,213) winners of the categories of Pastures” and was presented “The organization of Mara’ee (Mara’ee 4) Total comprehensive income for the year 7,078,620 5,924,355

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

2017 2016 BD BD

Assets : Bank balances and cash 30,890,989 18,786,076 Guarantee deposits 8,599,538 7,438,949 Investment in associate 10,572,703 8,989,724 Available for sale investments 931,669 1,100,190 Premiums and reinsurance receivables 7,053,048 5,980,747 Due from related parties 318,046 2,799,277 Reinsurers’ share of unearned premiums 656,044 877,475 Reinsurers’ share of outstanding claims 27,725,672 18,129,901 Deferred policy acquisition costs 591,198 325,606 Other receivables and prepayments 664,257 974,662 Group treasury account 34,159,648 29,027,642 Property and equipment 792,894 602,964

Total assets 122,955,706 95,033,213

Liabilities and Equity: Liabilities Gross unearned premiums 8,003,359 5,531,467 Gross outstanding claims 36,488,659 26,828,425 Deferred commission income 134,055 173,098 The General Directorate of Traffic concluded the activities of the Traffic Village organised as part of the Traffic Week Reinsurance payable 18,622,304 11,684,129 2018 at Seef Mall, in the presence of Deputy Director-General of Traffic and the Traffic Culture Director. The village’s Taxes payable 256,330 218,988 activities held from March 15 to 27 attracted 42 schools in the morning and a large number of visitors in the evening. Due to relaed parties 214,950 409,190 The village aimed to enhance traffic awareness among the public. Accounts payable and accruals 4,386,622 2,311,660 Employees’ terminal benefits 1,006,755 1,112,204

Total Liabilities 69,113,034 48,269,161

Bahrain to host first carrom Indian embassy Equity Share capital 20,000,000 20,000,000 to remain closed Statutory reserve 5,151,223 4,426,509 tournament from March 30-31 Investments revaluation reserve (403,098) (234,577) DT News Network company, the tournament will century-old sport. tomorrow Retained earnings 29,094,547 22,572,120 Manama be held at Ramli mall in A’Ali. “I feel honoured to be a Manama Total equity 53,842,672 46,764,052 ver 100 Carrom “We want to educate the part of this initiative and The Embassy of India Total liabilities and equity 122,955,706 95,033,213 enthusiasts have new generation about this event,” Salman Yousuf. Oalready registered for the wonderful game,” said Salman With $500 as prize money, will remain closed country’s first-ever Carrom Yousuf, the event organiser. the event will be held from on Thursday, March This summary of financial information has been extracted from the audited financial Tournament to be held on The tournament aims at 5 pm to 10 pm. Interested 29, 2018 on account statements on which Deloitte &Touche-Middle East has issued an unqualified audit opinion. March 30 and 31. providing carrom players participants can call or Interested parties may obtain a copy of the full annual reports at the office of the company at Organised by Out of the with a platform to showcase WhatsApp on 33259981 for of Mahavir Jayanti. P.O. Box 60139, Building 852, Road 3618,Al Seef District, Manama 436, Kingdom of Bahrain. Box, an events management their skills and passion for the registration. 6 Wednesday, March 28, 2018

‘SafeguardManama national unity’ Saudi Arabia, under the is Royal Highness Prime leadership of the Custodian of Minister Prince Khalifa the Two Holy Mosques King Hbin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, called for safeguarding national and the support of the Crown unity to ward off foreign Prince, Deputy Premier threats and to preserve the and Defence Minister, HRH accomplishments of Bahrain Prince Mohammed bin Salman and its people. Al-Saud, is robust in defending “The events currently the Arab and Islamic issues. witnessed by the region “Saudi Arabia will remain require more awareness of the HRH the Premier with Royal Family members strong, and the recent attack importance of preserving and at the Gudaibiya Palace development march, while HRH Premier also called for economy, especially in the against it will not affect its cementing national unity,” said The kingdom, HRH the expressing his pride in the the need to preserve Bahrain’s fields of food security, tourism efforts in serving its Nation’s HRH the Premier as he received Premier said, is resolved to progress boom currently marine wealth and to increase and others. issues,” the Prime Minister Royal Family members and a continue strengthening the witnessed by the kingdom in it and take advantage of it in a On regional issues, HRH said, reiterating Bahrain’s number of senior state officials pillars of its comprehensive various fields way that supports the national Premier affirmed that sisterly unwavering stance in support. VAT for beginners- Part 6 Preparing for Value By Gaurav Khurana Dhruva Advisors – Bahrain Ph: :+973 34423043 Added Tax in Bahrain Email: [email protected] After a short break we have returned to continue our journey into exploring the untraversed landscape of VAT going to be introduced in Bahrain. Before we delve into today’s topic, a short recap on the key highlights of the VAT regime expected in the GCC and Bahrain. Key points: What is Supply of Goods and / or Services? » GCC VAT Agreement signed by the 6 GCC countries is the A ‘Supply of Goods’ means Examples – viding lodging; (ii) event manage- at a later date, it will be considered guiding code for the 6 GCC 8 Sale of goods i.e. transfer of (i) selling a pen to customer ment services (iii) rent a car for few as a supply of goods from X to Y member states to make the ownership in goods (from seller to in a super market; or days / months (iv) legal services (v) VAT laws of their respective buyer) (ii) Sale of Television set medical services (unless zero rated a X leases his car to Y for a period countries. 8 Assigning someone the right or refrigerator wherein payment or exempted) of 6months for total consideration » Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to dispose the goods as an owner. can be made in 12 equal monthly 8 The nature of contract between of 1,200 BHD, and after expiration and United Arab Emirates 8 Arrangements in which own- instalments the seller / supplier and buyer / of the lease the car must be returned (UAE) introduced VAT w.e.f. ership in goods will transfer at a customer, in many cases deter- to X. In this situation, there is no 1st Jan’ 2018 and primarily later date e.g. Hire purchase con- ‘Supply of Services’ are all such mines the nature of supply i.e. transfer in ownership/right to dis- modelled their VAT laws on tracts supplies which are not ‘Supply of whether it is for Goods or Services. pose taking place. Accordingly, it is the GCC VAT Agreement. 8 Compulsory transfer of owner- Goods’. Hence this is a very wide This can be demonstrated with the considered as a supply of service » Under the GCC VAT ship in goods under orders of a definition and what is not supply help of following example: Agreement, supply of goods government authority of goods will be deemed to be The abovementioned example and / or services in the GCC Supply of Goods is also deemed supply of services. a X sells a car to Y for 5,000BHD, showcases how it becomes impor- region is liable to VAT @ 5%. to include granting right to use 8 Interestingly, operating lease requiring Y to make the payment tant to ascertain the nature of the » The only exception is when in monthly instalments of 500BHD, contract, and the rights which pass the goods / services or the real estate. This is unique sine real or license of goods such as equip- and after completion of all the from the supplier to the recipient. transaction is exempted (e.g. estate is not goods, however the ment, motor vehicles, plant and instalments ownership in the car A supply of car in one example is financial services are expect- GCC VAT agreement has specifical- machinery will be classified as sup- will pass from X to Y. In this situa- supply of goods and in another ed to be exempted) or zero ly included this in supply of goods. ply of services. tion, even though ownership passes supply of service. rated (medical services and 8 For example – (i) a hotel pro- supplies are expected to be zero rated, export of goods But why this differentiation is necessary: (This is part 6 of a multi-part series present- / services) or out of scope ed by award-winning VAT Experts Dhruva (employer-employee services, A question can be raised, why is it important to differenti- service outside the country). ate between supply of goods and supply of services when Advisors – Bahrain. Part 7 of the series will both attract VAT @ 5%. The answer lies in the fact that there be published on Sunday In today’s series, we will talk about what is meant by ‘Supply of Goods’, would be different rules on “Place of supply” or “Point of tax- This series is only for educational purposes. To receive advice for specif- ‘Supply of Services’ and the concept ation” or “Transition provisions” w.r.t. goods and services. ic business scenario, please consult the author or any other Tax expert. of ‘Place of Supply’. Further, we will be happy to receive your feedback/ comments/ suggestions. You can write to the author at [email protected]) Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7

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Quality Assurance Specialist byManama 2035:meeting the Dr2025 renewable Mirza US Ambassador Justin Siberell, latest developments in the net lectricity and Water Affairs energy target of 5pc,” said Dr as well as businessmen and metering system meant for Ethics vs Work Ethics Minister yesterday stressed Abdulhussain Mirza. economists from Bahrain and solar energy use in homes and f your friend is working with you in the same organization, Bahrain’sE commitment to The minister was speaking the United States, were present. industrial facilities. he might have called you one day and asked for a favor. “I increase the percentage of non- during a Business Networking Dr Mirza explained The Minister thanked willI be late today, please punch my card for me”. fossil fuel power consumption Luncheon organised by the participants about the American Chamber of Many of us has encountered this situation one way or another, to 10 per cent of total energy the American Chamber of upcoming 100-megawatt Commerce Chairman Qays it may not be the exact same scenario but something very close. by 2035. Commerce at the Wyndham solar power plant being set H. Zu’bi as well as sponsors, The strange observation experts found is that when you “This will be achieved after Grand Hotel in Bahrain Bay. up in Bahrain and reviewed speakers and participants. expose different people to the same exact scenario, people will act differently. Some will help their friends no questions asked. While others will hesitate and look for other options. Why does this phenomenon happen? The answer is simple: Ethics. In order to understand ethics and how it affects behavior, we need first to explore the definition of ethics. The Oxford English dictionary defines ethics as: “The moral principles governing or influencing conduct.” What does that mean? It means that ethics are the way we behave and take decision based on our own principles and our own sense of right and wrong. But people cannot have the same principles, they cannot have the same sense of right and wrong; because they come from different cultures, religions, nationalities and education. Which means ultimately different people will have different ethics. Now, if we look at the scenario of the friend asking for a favor. People will act differently based on their own ethics, based on their own values and beliefs. For example, a person who values friendship the most will “punch the card” believing it is the right thing to do. While another who values honesty the most, will consider this act as cheating and lying, and hence he will not help his/her friend. Then how can -today’s highly diversified- organizations enforce the same ethical action from their different employees? The key is to distinguish between Ethics in general and Work Ethics. The standards and the values of the organization needs to be clear to the employees before they join the organization. They need to understand that they need to adapt their ethics to meet the organizations standards and values. They need to receive a clear message “these are our values, and you need to follow them for anything related to our organization”. It may sound easy, achievable, but it is never enough. You may send the message and make it clear, but you cannot ensure that the employees will follow. That is why organization spends money and effort to enforce work ethics on their employees, putting procedures and rules to minimize - or even eliminate - the decision- making opportunities for their employees. Again, this is never enough, because employees have their ways for breaking the rules. That is why organizations updated their attendance record from a signature on a paper, to punching cards, to finger prints. Then what is the solution? The solution is never an easy one. It requires organization to “balance the scale” between the procedures and rules on one side, and freedom of choice on the other. Too much rules and your staff will find their way to break it. No rules at all and it will be a mess. Work ethics needs to be influenced rather than enforced. And remember, good conduct is always contagious.

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) OPEC, Russia consider 10-20 year deal: Saudi Arabia New York an interview in New York.”We PEC is seeking a long- have agreement on the big term deal to cooperate picture, but not yet on the onO oil output controls with detail.” Russia and other non-OPEC Saudi Arabia recruited producers, said Saudi Crown Russia and other producers to Prince Mohammed bin Salman. collaborate on oil supply curbs “We are working to shift in 2017 after oil prices crashed from a year-to-year agreement and the Saudi oil minister said 倀⸀伀⸀䈀漀砀 to a 10-20 year agreement,” the last week Riyadh hoped to crown prince told Reuters in extend that deal into 2019. 8 BUSINESS Wednesday, March 28, 2018 “BisB Corporate eTransactions Digital” launched at the e-Pay Summit record a huge Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) yesterday launched “BisB Corporate Digital”, which comprise the new e-Banking portal for corporate custom- ers’ and BisB mobile application, at the ePay jump: Benefit Summit held at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. BisB was the Diamond sponsor of the event held on 27th and 28th March.

Officials during the Annual General Meeting of Benefit Manama in 2016. The consolidated net electronic payments using QR he Benefit Company profit also increased by 16pc to codes allowing customers to (Benefit) yesterday reach BD4.36m compared to purchase items using only their announcedT recording a BD3.77m in 2016. smart phones in a convenient remarkable growth in During the year 2017, Benefit and secure manner. Electronic Funds Transfer acquired the 49pc shares held Looking ahead, the company transactions during 2017, when by Network International (NI) said it has initiated more than compared to the prior year. in SINNAD WLL (SINNAD), 6 new services for execution A jump of 182 per cent was a leading third party payment during the year 2018. recorded in Fawri+ service processing company It will focus on enhancing with over 370k transactions incorporated in the Kingdom its platform towards in comparison of 131k of Bahrain with a local and digitization, and enabling transactions in 2016. international customer base. online integrations with its A total of 4.9 Million As a result of the acquisition core services such as BCRB » Minimal design, transactions were carried out SINNAD became a wholly and Electronic Funds Transfer on Fawri with a growth rate owned subsidiary of Benefit. System, enabling members » Intuitive user-friendly interface, of 87pc as compared to 2016. Benefit launched the National and financial institutions to Fawateer service has noticed a E-Wallet, “BenefitPay”, in July promote their services online. » Bilingual- both Arabic and English significant growth in 2017 to 2017 in coordination with Benefit in coordination with reach 1.8 Million transactions. the Central Bank of Bahrain CBB and the local commercial Helped by the introduction (CBB). BenefitPay is a mobile- banks will implement the of new services and organic based application service that second phase of the BenefitPay business growth, the company allows users to make or receive wallet to include real-time Wesam Abdulaziz said it alsoachieved a growth payments without the use transfer Person to Person Baqer of 13pc in the consolidated of a physical card or actual (P2P), or sometime referred to operating profit of BD4.1 cash. The Electronic Wallet as (Peer to Peer) in addition to million in 2017 from BD3.6m system (BenefitPay) facilitates value added services. CrediMax and BBK announce joint digital wallet initiative Manama ollowing the recent launch of CrediMax’s digital wallet F‘MaxWallet’, a joint initiative is » Unparalleled customisation options ensure that announced by CrediMax and the user can control the privacy of the account BBK to provide more services and how the transactions conducted. Hassan Jarrar and make available a number » Additional security features include real-time of easy to use features and notifications and fingerprint authentication. benefits in a digitally secured and rapid growing financial “The launch of e-banking portal and mobile banking application is part of our service environment. greater strategy to digitize operations and keep up with the latest technology. Our “MaxWallet” is the most Dr Adel Salim, BBK Yousif Ali Mirza, CrediMax recognised digital wallet MaxWallet as part of this joint Assistant General Manager- ultimate aim is to simplify the process of conducting banking transactions,” solution recently introduced by initiative to make CrediMax Retail Banking at BBK, Dr. -Hassan Amin Jarrar, CrediMax. and BBK’s customers’ Adel Salem commented, Chief Executive Officer of BisB The initiative will payment experience easy and a “The roll out of latest, unique automatically enable BBK memorable one. banking products and enabling “We are continually committed to providing the latest digital solutions to our customers to benefit from Commenting on this technology in the Bahrain CrediMax’s existing digital occasion, Chief Executive of market has been and will customers, the new banking app grants our customers access to exclusive features wallet solution like making CrediMax, Yousif Ali Mirza always be a corner stone of our that have never been offered before by any other company across Bahrain; purchases via Quick Response said, “This joint initiative strategy over the years.” providing the latest security technology that delivers the highest level of privacy,” Payments (QR) using their further consolidates and brings MaxWallet is currently personal BBK Debit Cards. to light our vision of embracing available on both Android -Wesam Abdulaziz Baqer, More and more attractive technology and enabling digital and iOS and the new services Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking of BisB services & features will be transformation in the Bahraini will soon be added to made available gradually on the market.” the wallet. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Egypt’s Sisi cruises towards victory Cairo - a sanction that in previous operations room, said that the Most people voting for Sisi gyptian authorities elections has not been enforced first day of voting produced a defended his economic policies pressed for a high turnout rigorously. high turnout “which proves the and lack of democratic life. The yesterdayE on the second day of Sisi says he is seeking Egyptian people’s awareness”. blamed Brotherhood, saying it a presidential election which a second term to repair the Two sources monitoring had created instability that led is expected to give President economic damage from years the election, including one to the flight of tourists and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a sweeping of political turmoil, defeat from the National Election investment, and high inflation. victory. Islamist insurgents and revive Commission, said about 13.5 Saeed Mohieddine, 67, a The state news agency Egypt’s role as a pre-eminent percent of 59 million eligible retired employee, said: “I voted reminded Egyptians that Arab power. voters cast ballots on Monday. for Sisi for the achievements he voting is mandatory by law Brigadier General Ali If that rate is repeated on made. He crushed terrorism, and those who do not, face a Hareedi, head of the Tuesday and Wednesday, the built new cities and started new An Egyptian woman cheers and celebrate fine of 500 pounds ($28) or less government’s central elections turnout would be 40 percent. development projects. with army solders after casting her vote Batelco, iGA in agreement for Al Salam Bank-Bahrain is now offering Visa prepaid cards that are reloadable with any of the four available card currencies - Bahraini Dinar, US Dollar, EURO or British Pound. Flexibility, AWS migration Manama atelco announced signing a deal with the Information convenience and eGovernment Authority to implement the Bmigration of a number of ministry platforms to the Cardholders will be able to top up Amazon Web Services (AWS). their prepaid card with flexibility and The agreement is in line with the iGA and Batelco’s convenience at the Bank’s branches commitment to support the Government in its digital as well as by utilising the Bank’s transformation strategy for the Kingdom. online banking channels. As per the deal, Batelco will migrate a number of ministries onto the AWS platform, which will benefit Batelco and government entities in the Kingdom by saving time and resources through a simplified, Added safety streamlined process, as well as reducing the burden of The card has been designed with follow-ups, protection and maintenance of their servers. added safety and security features Batelco Bahrain CEO Mohamed Bubashait said: when making transactions on Point “We are proud to work alongside the iGA as they of Sale machines (POS), online shop- continue to facilitate communications and services ping, pay bills online as well as to between government entities while offering technical withdraw cash from ATMs. and knowledge-based support to the ministries and other government entities.” “Batelco is delighted to be providing innovative services by partnering with leading institutions such as Amazon Web Services, a provider of digital cloud solutions,” Bubashait added. Mohd Bubashait - Batelco “We are pleased to extend our prepaid Bahrain CEO card with multiple currency option, an elegant transparent design, which has recently been added to our suite of Visa Nass Contracting wins $11million cards. The multiple currency prepaid cards are best suited for travellers and civil contract at Dubai Hills Estate shoppers to take advantage of zero FX Manama mark up when using in the country of ass Contracting the card currency, in addition it is more Nannounced winning convenient way to spend and manage a US$11 million contract, their cash in a secured manner.” to execute the civil works -Mohammed Buhijji, for substation project for Head of Retail Banking ABB, at the new Dubai Hills Estate. The 11 million sq Versatile payment tool metres mixed-use lifestyle development project, is a The reloadable cards are an extremely versatile payment tool that For more informa- joint venture between Meraas delivers an enhanced shopping experience for customers with the tion visit Al Salam Holding, a leading Dubai- benefit of cashless transactions that are easy-to-use, transparent, Bank-Bahrain based development company, is responsible for the design, Nass said, “We are very proud safe, secure and widely accepted at more than 35 million outlets website: www. and property developer Emaar installation and commissioning to be entering the Dubai and 2 million ATMs across the globe. Besides the value-added Properties PJSC, which includes of the distribution substation, Market on such a prestigious benefits of prepaid cards, customers will receive free SMS alerts alsalambahrain. residential, commercial and which will supply electricity to project with ABB as our client. and monthly electronic statements in addition to a secured online com or contact on leisure areas, plus an 18-hole the community. This award is suitable to our shopping feature through “Verified by Visa”. 17005500. championship golf course. Commenting on the deal, overall growth strategies in the Switzerland-based ABB Nass Contracting CEO, Ghazi region”. 10 BUSINESS Wednesday, March 28, 2018 GFH to pay $85 million dividends

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL AUSTRALIA 0.2987 0.2962 BANGLADESH 0.00472 0.00452 CANADA 0.2988 0.2956 DENMARK 0.0659 EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 EURO 0.4749 0.4724 HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 Manama Shareholders approved the Group’s position to grow and to further unlock INDIA 0.00589 0.00586 FH Financial Group (GFH) will 2017 financial results, which saw GFH value from our diverse portfolio of INDONESIA 0.00002941 0.00002802 Gdistribute cash dividends of 8.72 per report strong net profit of US$104.2 financial and infrastructure assets.” IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 cent of the nominal value of the ordinary million for the year, which excludes Looking ahead, Hisham Alrayes, IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 shares (US$0.0231 per share) at a total one-off income recorded in 2016. GFH Chief Executive Officer, said, JAPAN 0.00376 0.003690 amount not exceeding US$85,000,000. The meeting also gave nod for the “With the momentum and progress of JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 Distribution will commence within 10 election of new Member of the Board of the past year, we move ahead in 2018 KOREA 0.00039984 days from the AGM date. Director, Mustafa Kheriba, who fills an ready to embark upon a new era of KUWAIT 1.263 1.264 Decision regarding this was taken existing vacancy and will join the Board expansion which will see GFH increase MALAYSIA 0.0988 0.0987 during the Annual General Meeting for the current 2017 – 2019 term. our transaction capacity, both in terms NEW ZEALAND 0.2790 0.2790 (AGM) and Extraordinary General Commenting, Jassim Al Seddiqi, of deal numbers and size, pursue further NORWAY 0.0510 Meeting (EGM) for the financial year Chairman of the Board of GFH, said, profitable exists and maximise the value NEPAL 0.00395 0.00364 OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 ended 31 December 2017 held yesterday. “We have entered 2018 in an excellent of our existing portfolios.” PAKISTAN 0.00345 0.00329 PHILIPPINES 0.00747 0.00723 QATAR 0.10381 0.10404 SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10067 SINGAPORE 0.2920 0.2900 SOUTH AFRICA 0.03380 0.03370 AIG lends a helping hand SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00242 SWEDISH 0.0490 As a part of its “EMBRACE” SWITZERLAND 0.4065 0.4034 initiative, Almoayyed SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 International Group (AIG) TAIWAN 0.013600 donated a Ford vehicle to THAILAND 0.012280 0.012280 Migrant Workers Protection TURKEY 0.1006 Society. Mohammed Farouk UNITED KINGDOM 0.5422 0.5413 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 Almoayyed, Chairman of AIG UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 handed over the vehicle key YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 to MWPS representatives. Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please “Giving back to the communi- call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh ty in any way, shape, or form is definitely a noble activity. We are duty-bound to play an active role towards the over- all improvement of society as a responsible corporate citi- zen,” said Mohammed Farouk COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Almoayyed, Chairman of AIG. In picture, Mohammed BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3989 0.3604 Farouk Almoayyed, Chairman KUWAIT 0.2855 29.8690 0.3021 0.2729 of Almoayyed International Group (1st from right), Noora OMAN 0.3849 0.3637 0.4073 0.3679 Feleyfel, Vice-Chairperson, QATAR 3.6420 3.4417 3.8540 3.4812 MWPS (Center) and Helen UAE 3.6730 3.4710 3.8868 3.5108 de Oliveira Carvalho, Head of Fund Raising and Awareness SAUDI 3.7500 3.5438 3.9683 3.5844 Committee (1st from left) Wednesday, March 28 , 2018 BUSINESS 11 Rings in BD2,29,000 in sales

ArtBABManama a huge hit the show. ith visitor figures In 2018, the focus of the climbing 25 per cent ArtBAB initiative is to take andW brisk sales that touched Bahraini art to Europe and BD 2, 29,000, Bahrain’s young Russia. “We are serious and prestigious international when we say Art (of) Bahrain art fair ArtBAB met with Across Borders,” Kaneka said, splashy success in its third “Bahrain has a rich heritage edition this year. but it is equally exciting in its Held under the patronage interpretation of the present of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint and future.” Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the event Among the galleries that was inaugurated by HRH the exhibited this year are Alon Crown Prince & First Deputy Zakaim Fine Art from the Premier, Prince Salman bin UK, Samara Art Gallery Hamad Al Khalifa. from Gujarat, India, Tsekh “We are proud that not Art Gallery, Ukraine; Galerie only were visitor figures so Bruno Massa, USA, Italian encouragingly high, but we artist collective Antonello also saw excellent sales,” said Ghezzi and many more. Fairs & Programme Director This year’s fair also had Kaneka Subberwal, “This a special Tribute Pavilion year, ArtBAB 2018 hosted to two Bahraini Masters, collections from 15 galleries Rashid Al-Oraifi and Ghassan around the world and 13 Crown Prince with Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa of the Office of HRH Princess Sabeeka bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Fairs & Muhsin as well as a Pavilion independent artists from 11 Programme Director Kaneka Subberwal. (file) featuring 38 Bahraini artists countries.” British artist Damien Hirst American artist Jim Dine, 240,650); and Alan Davie’s portraits attracted collectors and 6 Emerging first-time ArtBAB brought some whose solid silver skull titled whose painting ‘Dogwood Queen Emma priced at and the complete collection artists. The Bahraini spotlight legendary art to Bahrain for ‘Abacus – The Dream is Spring’ drew many visitors BD146,650. Thai artist Virut costing BD 850 for each featured over 100 works of visitors to marvel at including Dead’ (2007) was a big draw; posing for selfies (it cost BD Panchabuse’s striking collage portrait, was sold by end of art. VIVA cash launched Zero remittance fees for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri

Lanka and the Philippines Dignitaries during a photocall at the VIVA Cash launch

Manama region, and establishing itself IVA Bahrain has on the global map as a regional Every deposit announced the launch of Fintech hub, we at VIVA VIVAV Cash, a new application Bahrain have made bringing made by designed to offer consumers a Bahrain’s digital vision to customers will secure and convenient digital reality a priority,” VIVA mobile wallet for everyday Bahrain’s CEO, Ulaiyan Al be matched payments. Wetaid said. with 10% more The service is launched Users of VIVA Cash can from VIVA for a in collaboration with SADAD deposit money into their Bahrain, the Kingdom’s account either by securely limited period, FinTech leader and licensed transferring money from an giving users and regulated by the Central existing debit card through Bank of Bahrain. the application or by the chance to Available for free on the topping up with cash at any earn up to BD 3 Apple Store and Google Play of SADAD’s 750 machines extra credit in Store, users of VIVA Cash around Bahrain. VIVA Bahrain CEO Ulaiyan Al Wetaid at VIVA Cash launch with Shaikh can enjoy shopping and The event was attended by their account. Ali Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Chairman of Sadad, and VIVA Management dining at over 800 merchants the Minister of Transportation across Bahrain and access and Telecommunications an international remittance fast, safe and easy money offered for India, Pakistan, limited time. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed Al Maraj and service embedded within the transfers. Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka “With Bahrain leading the Mohammed, Central Bank of Sadad Chairman Shaikh Ali application that guarantees Zero remittance fees are and the Philippines for a digital transformation in the Bahrain Governor Rasheed Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. 12 Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, in the presence of members of the Royal family. HRH the Premier praised Shaikh Abdullah’s role and contribution to the national march, stressing that his achievements will remain engraved in the national memory.

The Minister of Labour and Social Development Jameel Humaidan visited the Training Department at Alba, accompanied by Undersecre- Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal tary of Ministry of Labour and Social Development Sabah bin Salem Al Doseri, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs Dr. Mohammed Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received Governor Ali Al Ansari, and other Ministry officials in the presence of Alba’s Executives, Directors, and Managers. Alba’s Deputy CEO Ali Al Baqali pre- of Gibraltar Lieutenant General Edward Davis. Brigadier Shaikh Nasser welcomed him, lauding sented a token of appreciation to the Minister during the visit. outstanding historic relations of friendship between Bahrain and the United Kingdom.

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for International Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al-Khali- fa received a US Sen- ate delegation visit- ing the Kingdom. The Undersecretary stressed longstand- ing historic rela- tions of friendship and understanding binding the King- dom of Bahrain and the United States of America since the beginning of the BAPS Bahrain – A Centre for Better Living organised a talk by well-known scholar-orator Sadhu Brahma Vihari Das at the Cultural Hall. The event was attended by over 600 guests and the Undersecretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Development Sabah last century. Al Doseri was Patron and Chief Guest. In his talk, Sadhu Brahma Vihari Das praised the Kingdom’s leaders for the legacy of harmony and broad-mindedness.

Interior Ministry Under- secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has honoured a number of retired em- ployees in recognition of their services. He praised their efficiency, dedica- tion and outstanding performance during their career of 25 to 38 years, wishing them all the best. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 13

Prime Minis- ter HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace journal- ist Ibrahim Al- Shaikh who pre- sented him with copies of his two books. HRH the Premier lauded the role of columnists in raising issues re- flecting nation- al responsibility and keenness to enlighten the Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received Al-Kooheji family, led by Abdul-Hamid Al-Kooheji. The Deputy Premier hailed Al-Koohejis’ contribu- community. tion to the trade and economic sectors. He lauded the community and charitable role played by families to instil the patriotic values within society.

The Minister of Labour and Social Development Jameel Humaidan visited the Training Department at Alba, accompanied by Undersecre- Northern Governor Ali bin Al Shaikh Abdul Hussain Al As- tary of Ministry of Labour and Social Development Sabah bin Salem Al Doseri, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs Dr. Mohammed Chairman of Indonesian Association of Islamic Economists-Bahrain chapter Dr. Sutan Emir Hi- foor received South Korean Ambassador Koo Hyun-Mo. They dayat introduced a member of AAOIFI accounting standards board from Indonesia M. Jusuf Wi- Ali Al Ansari, and other Ministry officials in the presence of Alba’s Executives, Directors, and Managers. Alba’s Deputy CEO Ali Al Baqali pre- discussed both countries’ approach regarding investment in sented a token of appreciation to the Minister during the visit. bisana to Indonesian Ambassador Nur Syahrir Rahardjo. The courtesy call with the Ambassador human resources in technical and commercial education. happened at his residence on last Saturday.

BAPS Bahrain – A Centre for Better Living organised a talk by well-known scholar-orator Sadhu Brahma Vihari Das at the Cultural Hall. The event was attended by over 600 guests and the Undersecretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Development Sabah Al Doseri was Patron and Chief Guest. In his talk, Sadhu Brahma Vihari Das praised the Kingdom’s leaders for the legacy of harmony and broad-mindedness.

The Human Resources Directorate has organised in cooperation with Muharraq Municipality a cleanup campaign at Busaiteen beach, as part of social and environmental programmes of the department. As- sistant Undersecretary for Human Resources, Brigadier Adel Ameen said that the activity aimed to im- plement the directives of the Inte- rior Minister to promote community The General Directorate of Traffic has concluded the activities of the partnership. It is also part of the sus- Traffic Village that was organised as part of the Traffic Week 2018 at Seef tainable green environment man- Mall. The event was held in the presence of Deputy Director-General of agement project of the directorate. Traffic and the Traffic Culture Director. 14 Wednesday, March 28, 2018

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CROSSWORD Your star today Social events today could put you in touch with (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) people in the arts, particularly ones such as film, YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION television, recording, and computer graphics that combine creativity with modern technology. If you’re single, one might even be a potential romantic partner. If nothing else, these people could provide you with valuable insights and contacts so you can advance your own career. You could spend much of your day advancing (Apr 21st - May 21st) the interests of an organization dedicated to a cause that means a lot to you, perhaps in animal or children’s rights. You tend to be service oriented by nature, and today something you learn, perhaps from TV or the Internet, could excite your desire to make a difference to those you wish to serve. Expect to derive a lot of satisfaction from this. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) If you’re single, a new love could appear right there in your neighbourhood. The person should be attractive, intelligent, free spirited, and very much attracted to you! You could meet this person in an unusual way and end up spending time together and making plans to spend more. Take care not to move too quickly. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Today you could hold a group meeting of some kind in your home. The guests will probably include people in such interesting fields as astrology, metaphysics, environmentalism, and the arts. A love partner could also be present. Some fascinating discussions could take place, supplying you with enough food Across Down for thought to last for days. (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- A Bell for ___; 6- Wind instrument; 11- PC program; 14- Small 1- Electrically versatile; 2- Mend with rows of stitches; 3- Forsaken one; Have you been reading romantic novels or house; 15- Red fluorescent dye; 16- Pasture used for grazing; 4- Pinch; 5- Unity; 6- Phobias; 7- Nuts; 8- Trojans’ sch.; 9- Draw; 10- Trap; watching romantic films lately? This is probably 17- Hang; 18- Secondary piece of equipment; 20- MSNBC rival; 11- Crazy as ___; 12- As such; 13- Check recipient; 19- And ___ goes; because love is very much on your mind 21- Pianist Peter; 23- Gallows loop; 24- Considers; 26- Apprentice; 22- 911 respondent; 25- ___ kleine Nachtmusik; 26- Steakhouse order; now. You may be involved in a passionate 28- Self-centered person; 30- Movie critic Roger; 31- Marriage 27- Take five; 28- Black, in poetry; 29- Nuts (over); 30- Chip away at; relationship or hoping for one. If it’s the latter, announcement; 32- Uneven, as if gnawed away; 33- ___ Haw; 36- 32- Diamond flaw?; 33- Hardheaded; 34- And others: Abbr.; 35- “___ don’t expect to remain alone for very long. Arch type; 37- Foremost part; 38- Cereal grain; 39- Not for a Scot; quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto); 37- Celebration; 38- Depression- 40- Mesa ___ National Park; 41- Gumbo pods; 42- From head ___; 43- era migrant; 40- Vent in the earth’s crust; 41- Commanded; 42- Ski lift; (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Money earned through involvement in the Horse restraint; 44- A brook, perhaps; 47- Burdened; 48- Light purple; 43- Dracula form; 44- Tasteless; 45- Assisted; 46- Swell up; 47- Covered arts, perhaps those combining creativity with computer technology, could come your way. 49- Make reference to; 50- Western Hemisphere org.; 53- Worship; on the inside; 49- Maize; 51- Lhasa ___; 52- Concordes, e.g.; 54- Heavy Financially, you should be doing fairly well, so 56- Rough files; 58- PBS benefactor; 59- ___ Dame; 60- Discharge; weight; 55- Suffix with meteor; 57- Gone by; you might channel what you receive right back 61- Banned insecticide; 62- Without a break; 63- Bygone birds; into this business. This is an excellent time to do this, as all signs indicate that this sort of activity could be very profitable over the next few years. Go for the gold, and enjoy yourself.

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Do you think Kim Jong Un was in the N. Korean train that arrived in Beijing?

Yes No Cant Say A train believed to be carrying a senior North Korean del- egation leaves China’s captial in Beijing Beijing heavy security at a guesthouse mysterious armoured where prominent North train travelled from Koreans have stayed seemed ANorth Korea to Beijing and to point to the possibility then headed back without that Kim was making his first “Yesterday was a significant revealing its key secret: Was visit to China as the North’s moment in our response Kim Jong Un on board? leader. to this reckless act of Speculation about a visit Such a trip would be seen ‘Smoking’ aggression, but there is still to Beijing by North Korea’s as a potential precursor to more to be done as we work reclusive leader or another Kim’s planned summit with with international partners high-level Pyongyang official South Korean President on a long-term response ran high yesterday amid Moon Jae-in in late April and to the challenge posed by talk of preparations for a his anticipated meeting with Russia,” elephant future meeting between Kim Trump by May. Analysts, Theresa May and U.S. President Donald however, questioned whether British Prime Minister Trump. Kim would make the visit to The visit by the special Beijing himself rather than baffles train to Beijing and unusually send an envoy. (AP) Putin calls mall fire ‘criminal negligence’ Mummy found in Egyptian The animal blowing out a huge puff of coffin thought to be empty smoke in the woods experts Sydney remains were previously ustralian scientists have damaged, probably by tomb discovered the remains raiders. New Delhi ‘Ingesting charcoal’ the video, believes that Aof a mummy in a 2,500-year- Archaeologist Jamie Fraser inay Kumar, a scientist Kumar said he and “most probably, the elephant Russian President Vladimir old coffin that was previously said the discovery, only now Vbelonging to the his team were visiting the was trying to ingest wood Putin said the shopping classified as empty. made public, had been a Wildlife Conservation forest early in the morning charcoal, as she appeared mall fire that claimed 64 The sarcophagus had been remarkable moment. Society (India), filmed the to monitor camera traps to be picking up something lives, including those of 41 left untouched at a university “It was just unbelievably 48-second video during a set up to capture images of from the burnt forest floor, children, was caused by museum in Sydney for more astonishing what we saw - work trip to Nagarhole forest tigers. He spotted the female blowing away the ash that “criminal negligence” and than 150 years, the BBC one of those moments where in Karnataka state in April elephant barely 50m (164ft) came along with it in her all those responsible for it reported. you can’t help but take in a 2016. away and began filming with trunk, and consuming the would be punished. When scientists opened breath and just hang in the He told the BBC that he his point-and-shoot camera. rest”. the coffin last year, they were moment,” the BBC quoted had not released the video The elephant “appears “Charcoal has well Trump approval rating surprised to find the remains Fraser, from the Nicholson until now because he did not to ingest charcoal” left by a recognised toxin-binding highest in 11 months of human feet and bones. Museum at the University of “quite realise its importance”. controlled fire on the ground properties, and although Researchers said the Sydney, as saying. (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s Scientists say they are still and “blow out the ashes”, it may not have much approval rating has rebound- not clear why the elephant according to the statement. nutritional content, wild ed to its highest level since was blowing ashes. “What we saw that day animals may be attracted to the 100-day mark of his presi- “This is the first known almost appeared as though it for this medicinal value,” dency, even as his approval Watch once owned by video-documentation of the elephant was smoking - he said. ratings for handling major a wild elephant exhibiting she would draw up a trunk “Charcoal can also serve as issues remain largely nega- Egypt’s ex-King sets record such behaviour, and this full of ash close to her mouth a laxative, thereby doubling tive, according to a new poll. has scientists and experts and blow it out in a puff of its utility for animals that puzzled,” a statement issued smoke!” Kumar said. consume it after forest fires, by Wildlife Conservation Elephant biologist Varun R lighting strikes, or controlled Dutch police liable for Society (India) said. Goswami, who has examined burns.” (BBC) 2011 mall shooting An exhibitor displays Dutch police were liable for a the Patek Philippe 2011 mall shooting in which 18k gold perpetual six people were killed as the chronograph wrist gunman should never have watch with moon NZ can’t find spies to expel been granted a gun licence, phases belonging to Wellington British colony and staunch “will keep under review what an appeals court ruled. King Farouk ew Zealand said yesterday London ally, offered further actions it can take to Nit would like to expel in-principle support but support the international Drone nearly hits Dubai the watch department at Russian spies in retaliation for admitted a lack of Russian spy community over the Salisbury plane landing in NZ Patek Philippe watch Christie’s in Dubai, told allegedly poisoning an ex-agent activity meant there was little attack”. once owned by Egypt’s Reuters on Monday. in Britain - only it can’t find action it could take. 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For more, catch us “I am not surprised the Patek Philippe 1518 with Australia and various European told state radio. New Zealand is a member online at: watch went up to a hammer perpetual calendar and countries in the wake of the “When there’s a range of of the “Five Eyes” intelligence- price of US$750,000. This chronograph is said to be nerve agent attack on Sergei international interests ... does it sharing network, which also www.newsofbahrain.com watch, for sure, was going one of only 281 such models Skripal and his daughter in surprise me New Zealand is not includes the United States, /nobonline to hit a record,” Bob Xue, ever made by the prestigious Salisbury. top of their list? No, actually.” Britain, Canada and Australia. /newsofbahrain an associated specialist in Swiss watchmaker. (Reuters) New Zealand, a former Ardern said New Zealand (AFP) High cholesterol Long-term antibiotic use 20 often goes untreated dangerous for women any patients with ew US research has suggested dangerously high that women who take Mcholesterol or a genetic Nantibiotics over a longer period predisposition to it don’t take of time may have an increased statin drugs that can lower risk of death from heart disease cholesterol, a US study suggests. and other causes. Carried out by Statins were being taken by just 52 researchers from Tulane University per cent of adults with what’s known School of Public Health, the study as familial hypercholesterolemia, looked at 37,510 women aged 60 a genetic disorder that causes years and older who were all free extremely high cholesterol and an from heart disease and cancer increased risk of early cardiovascular at the start of the investigation. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 disease.(Reuters) (AFP) Listening to music may help you exercise

istening to music while longertool to help motivate someone to with the control group, 505.8 exercising can help you work exercise more, which is critical versus 455.2 seconds, respectively outL for a longer time than those to heart health,” said lead author -- an absolute difference of about who do not have music playing in Waseem Shami, cardiology fellow 50.6 seconds. their ears, a team of researchers, at Texas Tech University Health Adults need to get at least 30 including one of Indian origin, Sciences in the US. minutes of moderate (aerobic) suggested. For the study, to be presented at activity most days, including taking Music can have a powerful impact the American College of Cardiology’s a brisk walk, swimming, playing on our mood, signalling the brain 67th Annual Scientific Session in tennis, riding a bicycle, dancing, to release feel-good and energy- Orlando, the team randomly selected water aerobics, gardening and even boosting chemicals. 127 heart patients in two groups for busy housework, experts suggested. Being inactive or not exercising a routine electrocardiogram (ECG) “Our findings reinforce the idea ranks alongside high blood pressure, treadmill stress test and assigned to that upbeat music has a synergistic high cholesterol, smoking and either listen to up-tempo music or effect in terms of making you want obesity as one of the five major risk have no music playing during their to exercise longer and stick with a factors for cardiovascular disease. stress tests. daily exercise routine,” Shami said. “At least on a small scale, this The results showed that the “When doctors are recommending study provides some evidence that exercise time was significantly exercise, they might suggest listening music may help serve as an extra longer in the music group compared to music too,” he noted. (IANS) Expert Sport Injury Care at RBH Medical Centre ports injuries can occur occurs as a result of excessive to work on the inflicted area at RBH Medical Center, Riffa. and recovery in the comfort of when one is exercising or stress on the knee. The kneecap without making big incisions, “The number of sports- the home. Sengaging in sports. They can gets irritated which is followed making it a minimally invasive related injuries is on the rise, Dr. Ebrahim had earned happen to anyone whether by a swelling, popping or procedure. The insertion of a and we want to ensure that an MBBS in 1987 at the an occasional athlete or a grinding feeling inside the small camera aids the surgeon we are providing the best University of Madras, India, professional one. They can be joint. Sprained ankles occur to see the image on the screen orthopedic care to injured and went on to pursue higher in the form of bruises, strains, when ligaments are stretched which guides the surgeon individuals and athletes. Our surgical training and earned an tears, and broken bones or torn which could happen throughout the operation to goal is to help them get back FRCS from the Royal College and may occur as a result of when playing sports that look for damaged cartilage to into their active lifestyles,” of Surgeons, Edinburgh in overtraining, incorrect warm- involve running or jumping be removed. It is an outpatient said Dr. Ebrahim. 1997. He attended a fellowship up techniques or accidents. such as football or volleyball. surgery and involves less pain RBHMC provides program in Spine Surgery, If the sports injury is severe Meniscus tears occur when when healing. comprehensive services which AO Foundation in Brazil and or if pain persists, one should the joint is twisted forcefully Dr. Syeed Ahmed Ebrahim, include X-ray examinations Switzerland in 2007 and 2011. consult a physician. tearing the inner cartilage Consultant Orthopedics who and physiotherapy. Services He has also received an MS Some of the common of the knee, and ACL tears Dr. Syeed Ahmed Ebrahim has 22 years of experience in are also extended to the in Orthopedic Surgery, MSc injuries include runner’s knee, occur when there is a twist or performed by a surgeon to arthroscopic sports surgeries patient’s home through Degree in Pain Management sprained ankles, meniscus dislocation in the ligaments. repair meniscus, ligaments and and traumatology is available homecare services in an effort from the UK as well as an M.S. and ACL tears. Runner’s knee An arthroscopy is joints. It allows the surgeon for consultation on Tuesdays to provide personal attention in General Surgery. SPORTS Wednesday, March 28, 2018 21 Smith, Warner and Bancroft

sent home from SouthLondon Africa Matthew Renshaw, Glenn ricket Australia is to send Maxwell and Joe Burns have captain Steve Smith, vice- been called up as replacements captainC David Warner and and will fly out to South Africa batsman Cameron Bancroft for the fourth Test, which home from South Africa for begins in Johannesburg on ball-tampering in the third Friday. Test in Cape Town. Sutherland told a news However, chief executive conference: “I share the James Sutherland says head anger and disappointment of coach Darren Lehmann was Australian fans and broader not involved in the controversy Australian community about and will remain in his post. events that unfolded in Cape Sutherland added that the Town on Saturday. sanctions to be handed down “On behalf of Cricket to Smith, Warner and Bancroft Australia, I want to apologise to within the next 24 hours will be all Australians that these events “significant”. have taken place, especially to He said: “It is not in the all kids who love cricket and spirit of the game. It is not idolise the players. a good day for Australian “I want to also apologise to cricket.” Cricket South Africa and South Wicketkeeper Tim Paine has African fans that this issue has been named as captain for the overshadowed what should rest of the series. have been a great series. (BBC) Cameron Bancroft, David Warner and Steve Smith (PIc courtesy: theguardian) Beckham told he was Portugal suffer heavy defeat too small to ever play

David Beckham speaks (Pic courtesy: thesun.co.uk) London was told to me by an England coach ormer England captain David at the time, at a lower level. Beckham has revealed that he “Thirty years on, I made 115 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal fights for the ball Fwas told by a national coach that appearance for my country, London Ronaldo, began the match a hat-trick and only a superb save by Anthony he would never play for his country captained my country, played three he European champions, Portugal, away from matching the Hungarian Lopes kept out a Depay header shortly because he was too small. World Cups and a had pretty good suffered a dramatic first-half legend Ferenc Puskas’s record of 84 afterwards. Then, on the stroke of half- Beckham, who made 115 career. collapseT and had João Cancelo sent off goals as Europe’s all-time leading time, a Depay free kick was teed up by appearances for England, captained “So, my message to young people just after the hour in an embarrassing international striker but never looked De Ligt for the unmarked Van Dijk to the team at the 2002 and 2006 out there is, there might be difficult 3-0 World Cup warm-up defeat by the like scoring one, let alone three. fire home the third. World Cups having made his debut times, difficult moments, but Netherlands on Monday. Portugal, who face Spain, Iran and Portugal tightened up in defence in 1996. believe in yourself, have fun, enjoy Memphis Depay, Ryan Babel Morocco in their World Cup group, after half-time and escaped further However he has now revealed yourself and just love the game.” and Virgil van Dijk scored the dominated possession for the opening embarrassment but still suffered that when he was younger he was Beckham, who played for goals after taking advantage of few minutes but the Dutch struck first more misery when Cancelo was told that he would be too small to Manchester United, Real Madrid uncharacteristically slack defending when Depay beat José Fonte to a loose shown a second yellow card for a make it. and PSG amongst others in his by Portugal as the Dutch, who failed ball and fired into the net after 12 late challenge. The Dutch brought on “At about 12 years old, I was told career, is now focusing on his to qualify for this year’s World Cup, minutes. Justin Kluivert, the 18-year-old son of I would never play for my country,” new MLS franchise in Miami. secured a first win for their new coach, Babel was completely unmarked to their former forward Patrick, for his Beckham told reporters. “And that (Eurosport) Ronald Koeman. head in from Matthijs de Ligt’s cross international debut in the 78th minute. The Portugal captain, Cristiano at the far post in the 32nd minute (Theguardian) 22 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 SPORTS Nadal in Davis Cup squad Konta loses to Williams

Venus Williams

Miami beat Monica Puig 3-6 6-4 6-2, in continued her dominant 7-6 (7-5) 6-3, while Belarusian ritish number one Johanna the quarter-finals. comeback to serve for the Victoria Azarenka, a two-time Konta has been knocked The first set lasted just over match. winner of the Australian Open, Bout of the Miami Open in the an hour and Konta saved set Williams is one of five Grand beat Agnieszka Radwanska of fourth round by three-time point to turn it in her favour Slam winners to reach the last Poland 6-2 6-2. champion Venus Williams. and take the early advantage. eight in Key Biscayne. She meets Czech Republic’s Rafael Nadal (file pic) Defending champion Konta, But Williams, a seven-time US Open champion Sloane fifth seed Karolina Pliskova, ranked 14th in the world, won Grand Slam singles champion, Stephens eased past Spanish who won when Zarina Diyas of London the first set but eventually lost cruised through the second third seed Garbine Muguruza, Kazakhstan retired hurt while afael Nadal could return from a hip injury next 5-7 6-1 6-2. set to even the score, with the reigning Wimbledon trailing 6-2 2-1. week after being named in Spain’s Davis Cup The 26-year-old had beaten Konta requiring a medical champion, with a 6-3 6-4 victory Fourth seed Elina Svitolina squad.R world number eight Williams timeout before the deciding in one hour and 28 minutes. of Ukraine advanced with a Nadal, 31, has not played competitively since in straight sets in the semi-finals set. Germany’s two-time Grand 7-5 6-4 win over Australian pulling out of his Australian Open quarter-final 12 months ago. The Briton hit three aces in Slam winner Angelique Kerber Ashleigh Barty and will play against Marin Cilic in January. Williams, 37, will play fellow a row to save a break point will face Stephens after defeating Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko. He had planned to play in last month’s Acapulco American Danielle Collins, who in the third set, but Williams Yafan Wang of China 6-7 (1-7) (BBC) Open before withdrawing, and then pulled out of the ATP Masters events in Indian Wells and Miami. “Rafa is getting better and training more,” captain Miami recovered from a rusty opening set Sergi Bruguera said. lexander Zverev rallied from a to break Ferrer’s service three times he added: “There is still a week and a half for the Zverev one set deficit to defeat Spain’s in the second set and twice more in games to start and there is time.” ADavid Ferrer 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the the decisive stanza. Despite not playing since January, Nadal will third round of the Miami Open on He will next face Australian Nick return to action as the world number one after rallies Monday as he moved a step closer Kyrgios, who advanced with a 6-3 Roger Federer was beaten in the Miami Open to a breakthrough title this year. 6-3 win over Fabio Fognini. second round this week. The 20-year-old German has yet In earlier action, Fernando Spain, who knocked Great Britain out of the past to recapture the form that earned Verdasco dug deep to earn a 3-6 6-4 competition last month, host Germany on Nadal’s him five singles titles, including two 7-6(4) win over Australian qualifier favoured clay in Valencia from 6-8 April. Masters events, in 2017 but he has Thanasi Kokkinakis to set up a Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreno Busta, displayed guile in prevailing in a fourth round clash against fellow Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer have also been Ferrer pair of three-set matches in Miami. Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. named in the team by Bruguera. (BBC) Alexander Zverev Zverev, ranked fifth in the world, (Reuters)

Jerry Toledo (Left) and Praveen From Left, Sammy Samaco, Tennis Cassius Pereira (Left) and Mohd. Ghulam (Left) Menon Secretray Dr. John and Jeromino Gerry Avneet Singh Stalin Joseph (Left) and M.C. John and Uday Shaunbag Action continued on the 2nd and 3rd day of the 69th Open Tennis Championship at the Indian Club. On 2nd day, In the Men’s open Praveen Menon beat Jeri Toledo 6-3,6-1. In the veterans Singles Lester Ferrao beat Durai Raj 6-1, 6-0. In another Men’s Veterans Sammy Samaco took down Jeronimo Jerry 6-1, 8-6. In the Men’s Doubles Vivekanand & Sarfraz Mulla beat Deepak & Kundan 7-5, 6-2. On 3rd day, In the opening match played Uday Shambhug playing in the Veterans (45 plus) beat Mohd. Ghulam 6-1, 6-0. In the following match, another Veterans top seed Stalin Joseph got the better of M.C. John 6-1, 6-4. In the only Men’s played Cassius Pereira prevailed over youngster Avneet Singh 6-3, 4-6, 10-7. In late yesterdays match Men’s Singles 1 st round played between Mohd. Imran and Vivekand, the latter retired when tied in the 1 st set 6-6. In another late game played last night in the Veterans Men’s Teddy Rabara beat Manny Zafra 6-3, 4-2 retired. SPORTS Wednesday, March 28, 2018 23 Federations Porsche GT3 Cup urged to submit sports programmes set for exciting DT News Network Manama he Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) has urged sports federations of football, volleyball,T basketball and handball to present its respective schedule of sports programmes for season finale 2018 in order to lialise with Bahrain TV Sports Channel to broadcast these competitions and prevent clashes of the finals. This statement was announced at BOC meeting with representatives of the four sports federations at the committee premises in Seef. It was also attended by Bahrain TV Sports Channel head Maryam Bukamal, who gave a presentation on the channel’s programmes calendar, stressing the importance of coordination with relevant authorities to ensure proper coverage of the finals of these four sports. Present at the meeting were Hasan Ismael (football), Khalid Al Naem (handball), Abdulelah Abdulghafar (basketball) and Mohammed Al Fardan (volleyball), and sports federations executive director Abduljalil Asad from the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

DT News Network The other is the FIA Formula 2 of the Netherlands and Daniel Lu Netherlands, Mark Radcliffe of Manama Championship. of China. Great Britain, Mohammed Al Those belts are mine, he championship battle in the It is the biggest and most In the Silver category, Team Saud of Saudi Arabia and Michael 2017/2018 Porsche GT3 Cup popular one-make motor racing Bahrain’s His Highness Shaikh Isa Knutzon of Sweden. Parker tells Joshua ChallengeT Middle East has gone championship in the entire region. bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and Shaikh Tickets to the Bahrain Grand down to the last round, setting It has been the number one Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa are set to Prix can be purchased at the BIC the stage for an epic season-finale choice of the Arab world’s most fly the Kingdom of Bahrain’s flag stands in Bahrain City Centre in support of the Formula 1 2018 promising circuit racing drivers to in their home event. (BCC) and The Avenues. They can Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. broaden their racing experience in Joining them in class will six also be purchased online at www. A highly competitive grid of 16 a professionally run series. others, including Khalid Al Wahaibi bahraingp.com or by drivers from all around the world The field of participants will be of Oman, Magnus Oehman and calling the BIC has been confirmed for the year’s competing in three different classes Christoffer Bergstroem of Sweden; Hotline on last two races. this coming round. There will be Carsten Tilke of Germany, Jean- +973-17- The Porsche GT3 Cup is set to two races in the meeting. Baptiste Simmenauer of France 450000. be one of two supporting series In the Gold class, there will be and Saul Hack of South Africa. for the Bahrain Grand Prix, taking four participants including Glynn Finally, the Bronze category place April 6 to 8 at Bahrain Geddie of Great Britain, Al Faisal will feature four drivers, international Ciruit in Sakhir. Al Zubair of Oman, Charlie Frijns including Ron Frijns the Anthony Joshua (L) with Joseph Parker (Pic courtesy: independent.co.uk) London oseph Parker went face to face with Anthony Joshua yesterday and said he had yet to decide Jhow he was going to win the unification Nibali’s presence battle of the undefeated world heavyweight champions. New Zealander Parker (24-0) had no doubt he would do so, however, in front adds intrigue of 80,000 people at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday. Manama mission in Flanders is to acquaint “I feel it’s my time,” the bespectacled f an Italian rider wins Milan-San himself with the demands of racing WBO champion, looking sharp in three- Remo, Sean Kelly once put it, then on cobblestones ahead of stage 9 of piece suit and tie, told a crowded news heI can sit back in the easy chair for this year’s Tour de France, which conference at Sky television’s London the season. brings the peloton over the pavé headquarters. Bahrain-Merida’s leader Vincenzo of Paris-Roubaix, but there are “I’m here to take those belts back. I’m here Nibali became the first Italian winner clearly less extreme ways of doing to be part of history. of La Classicissima since 2006 with a so. Movistar, for instance, sent Mikel “I haven’t decided how I want to beat him yet. I lone raid over the Poggio last week, Landa to E3 Harelbeke last Friday, don’t know if it’s a knockout or points or a decision. but rather than rest on his laurels, the while Nairo Quintana and Alejandro I’ll see how I feel on fight night. Those belts are Sicilian is taking a leaf out of Kelly’s Valverde are slated to start Dwars mine.” own, unrelenting approach. door Vlaanderen in midweek. The taller Joshua, the WBA, IBF and IBO world On Sunday, Bahrain’s Nibali will Nibali, by contrast, will perform heavyweight champion, boasts a 20-0 record and make his Tour of Flanders debut, his testing beneath the bright lights is the overwhelming favourite. and that evening, as Kelly habitually of De Ronde itself, and, for all that The 2012 Olympic champion was equally did in the 1980s, he will board the the Tour’s jaunt over the cobbles certain he would emerge triumphant, portraying last flight from Brussels to Bilbao in inspired his decision to compete in Parker as another step in his own life journey order to line out for the opening stage Flanders, it is clear that he will line out and not even the toughest opponent. of the Tour of the Basque Country on in Antwerp on Sunday morning with That was Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko,

Monday morning. ambitions that far extend beyond Tour of Flanders: Vincenzo Nibali (file pic) whom he beat at Wembley in April last year. Officially, Nibali’s principal seeing and being seen. (Cyclingnews) (Reuters) Porsche GT3 Cup set for P23 exciting season finale SPORTS 2424 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 The fight card also features women’s strawweight bout for the first time by the promotion where Luana Pinheiro will Brave CF fight Elaine Leal

Manama Cleiton Silva. Amir has joined the Straight announces rave Combat Federation has announced Blast Gym Ireland, becoming the first fighter the fight card for the eleventh edition from the Middle East to be trained under John Bof the event to be hosted in Belo Horizonte, Kavanagh. Brazil. Amir will be fighting his fourth fight in The event will take place on 13th April at the the promotion. Considered as one of the best Mineirao Stadium Terrace at Belo Horizonte. bantamweights in the Arab world, Bardawil The event marks the third edition hosted in is the only athlete to capture championships fight card Brazil and features an Interim Championship in two different promotions at the same time. title fight at the lightweight division of the He held championships of Cedar FC and promotion. Evolution Championship. 2016 Brazilian Fighter of the Year, Luan Georges Bardawil will have his first Santiago will face former UFC prospect, Lucas appearance in the promotion when he faces Martins in the main event. Carlos Souza in the Bantamweight division. The main card also features pioneer and The fight card also features women’s for Brazil champion of multiple promotions, Gesias strawweight bout for the first time by the Cavalcante facing Erivan Pereira in the promotion in Brazil where Luana Pinheiro will lightweight division. fight Elaine Leal. 9 times IBJJF World Championship gold Brazilian and South-American champion in medallist, Bruno Malfacine will debut in the judo, Pinheiro hopes to emulate her success flyweight division of Brave Combat Federation inside the Brave cage. facing Rafael Pereira. The other fights include Michiel Opperman Malfacine is one of the greatest competitors facing Bruno Assis, Marcel Adur facing in Jiu-Jitsu history, winning nine IBJJF World Fernando Lourenço, Marcos Conrado Jr. facing Championship gold medals, four IBJJF Pan Joaquim Ferreira, Alessandro Gambulino American titles, having surpassed the world facing Rodrigo Cavalheiro and Arnold Quero championships gold medal record established facing Caio Gregório. by Omar Salum in 2000. The event is the second in the year 2018 Ahmed Amir will make his first fight after the massive success of Brave 10: The outside the Middle East when he take on Kingdom Rises hosted in Amman, Jordan.

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