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ll ministries, govern- Ament departments and public institutions will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday for the National Day and the Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Acces- sion to the Throne. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Ham- ad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Deputy Prime Minister, an- Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports (SCYS) and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin nounced this in a circular, Hamad Al Khalifa, SCYS First Deputy Chairman and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) during a felicitation ceremony organised for the players of National Football team at the National Action yesterday. Charter Monument (See page 2)

Bahrain condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan Job hunting made easy TDT | Manama Labour ministry to launch a new electronic employment mechanism next year ahrain yesterday strong- Bly condemned the terrorist attack near Bagram Honours outstanding Air Base in Kabul, Afghan- • istan. workers, establishments The employment The attack killed two peo- of the national ple and injured dozens. TDT | Manama workforce and their Foreign Affairs Ministry integration in the expressed deep condolenc- lans are on the anvil to es and sympathy to the fam- create a new electronic labour market is a ilies and relatives of the two Pemployment mechanism national movement victims, wishing a speedy to help Bahraini job seekers land to which all relevant recovery to all the injured. their dream jobs, said Labour public and private The ministry affirmed Minister. sector sides are Bahrain’s solidarity with Af- The mechanism, slated for committed ghanistan against all forms launch next year, will be devel- of terrorism, confirming its oped in cooperation with the LABOUR MINISTER support for Afghanistan’s Information and e-Government HM King delegates Labour Minister to honour outstanding workers, establishments efforts to reinforce security Authority. expo with more than 500 busi- and stability. “This would enable job seek- Programme, two administrators Bahrainis were also honoured. since the launch of NEP last Feb- ness owners offered over 3500 It also affirmed the firm ers to register in the Ministry’s who ensured the success of Na- The event, held under HM the ruary,” the minister said on the jobs to job seekers,” he said. stance of the Kingdom that lists and look for jobs that appeal tional Employment Programme, King’s patronage, was organised mechanism realised following On the training and rehabili- rejects violence, extremism to them directly,” said Labour eight distinguished establish- by the Labour and Social Devel- the directives of Prime Minister tation of the national workforce, and terrorism, calling for and Social Development Minis- ments, two small enterprises, opment Ministry, as part of the HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman the minister said that over 1000 concerted regional and in- ter, Jameel Humaidan. eight distinguished administra- Kingdom’s celebrations of the Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Sal- Bahraini job seekers were re- ternational efforts to elim- The minister was attending tors, two people who supported Anniversary of HM King Ham- man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the cruited so far through this pro- inate this dangerous phe- the 35th annual ceremony to people with special needs and ad’s Accession to the Throne and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme gramme. nomenon. honour the outstanding employ- five workers with special needs. the National Day. Commander and First Deputy Thirty-One training institu- ees and establishments in the Other honourees represented The minister conveyed con- Premier. tions have been honoured for private sector as deputised by the sectors of non-organised gratulations of HM the King to The minister also shed light performing well in the reviews His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa economy workers (3), oil and gas the honourees and stressed that on other initiatives launched by of the Education and Training Al Khalifa. (6), manufacturing industries both the public and private sec- the government to create suit- Quality Authority (BQA), the Labour Minister and Under- (14), transportation and stores tor are working hard to ensure able jobs for Bahrainis, citing a minister said noting that the secretary Sabah Salim Al Dosary (9), banking, finance and insur- the success of national work- programme which opened 529 government’s initiatives to em- DON’T MISS IT presented the honorees with ance (7), contracting (8), trade force integration into the job professions to Bahrainis and ploy and integrate the nationals certificates of appreciation and (20), hospitality, restaurants and sector. contributed to recruiting 1500 in the labour market will con- commemorative shields. hotels (4) and other social activ- The National Employment Bahraini university graduates tinue. Afrah Mohammed Hassan The honouree list includes ities (11). Programme (NEP), the minis- so far. Al-Rahmah, speaking on behalf Bahrain’s invisible four prominent pioneers, ten Ten workers in dangerous jobs ter said, is an initiative in this The minister also pointed out of the honourees, affirmed their institutions which cooperated and three involved in the pro- direction. “More than 9,000 the increase in the number of pride in being honoured during 03 heroes with the National Employment fessions which began to attract nationals have been employed career expos this year. “A recent such an occasion. Bahraini startup 04 wins Pitch@Palace Genocide charges award

Aramco value tops Suu Kyi slammed for ‘silence’ over Myanmar genocide claims 08 $2 trillion The Hague that Myanmar’s 2017 military who is officially acting as Myan- accusing it of breaching the 1948 crackdown was a “clearance mar’s agent in the case. UN Genocide convention and he Gambia hit out yester- operation” targeting militants “The word ‘rape’ did not once seeking emergency measures to Tday at Aung San Suu Kyi’s ignored widespread allegations pass the lips of the agent,” added protect the Rohingya. “silence” over the plight of Ro- of mass murder, rape and forced Sands, as Suu Kyi sat impassive- Once regarded as an interna- 210 fils (includes VAT) hingya Muslims after the Nobel deportation. ly in the courtroom, wearing tional rights icon for standing peace laureate defended Myan- “Madame agent, your silence traditional Burmese dress and up to Myanmar’s brutal junta, mar against genocide charges at said far more than your words,” flowers in her hair. Suu Kyi’s reputation has been the UN’s top court. Gambia’s lawyer Philippe Sands Mostly-Muslim Gambia has tarnished by her decision to side Lawyers for the African told the International Court of taken majority-Buddhist Myan- with the military over the Ro- country said her arguments Justice, referring to Suu Kyi, mar to the court in the Hague, hingya crisis. Suu Kyi FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 02 Top honour for ‘outstanding heroes’ Strengthening ties

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister with the Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, Erywan Pehim Yusof, at Guaibiya Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince noted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts in pursuing wider economic and investment partnerships with Asian countries, in line with the vision of HM King Hamad. HRH the Crown Prince stressed the importance of continuing to enhance cooperation with Brunei Darussalam across various fields, to generate mutually beneficial opportunities in favour of both countries and their people. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting. HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince with royal family members and top officials during the honouring ceremony

TDT | Manama mander and First Deputy Pre- the Supreme Council of Youth Shaikh Nasser paid tribute mier. and Sports (SCYS) His Highness to His Highness Shaikh Khalid is Majesty King Hamad Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Presi- bin Isa Al Khalifa has Well deserved victory Khalifa, the SCYS First Deputy dent of the Bahrain Olympic Hconferred the Nation- The victory is “well-de - Chairman and President of Bah- Committee, and His Excel - al Action Medals on Bahrain’s served”, HM the King told Na- rain Olympic Committee (BOC) lency Ayman bin Tawfiq Al national football team players tional Football team, and exem- His Highness Shaikh Khalid Moayyed, the Minister of Youth in recognition of their achieve- plifies the ability of the King- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Educa- and Sports Affairs, for their ment in the 24th Gulf Cup. dom to compete “with a high tion Minister Dr Majid bin Ali efforts. Addressing the team as “Bah- sense of responsibility and an Al Nuaimi, Minister of Youth “We have seen them in ac - rain’s most outstanding heroes”, advanced degree of discipline” and Sport Affairs Ayman Taw- tion, and we have seen them Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh HM King said, “We are pleased as we move forward towards feeq Al-Moayed and President confronting challenges, and to- Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa during an inspection visit to one of the to confer the National Action our brighter future. of Bahrain Football Association day, we all witness the results of BDF units where he was briefed on the work progress and educational Medal on our Bahrain heroes HM, the King said he salutes Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khal- their endeavours,” he said. and practice programmes. The commander-in-chief reviewed the units’ in recognition of their great the great efforts of the national ifa. Shaikh Nasser read a short administrative and combat readiness as well as their military preparations achievement and to motivate team, as well as that of the tech- poem praising the national team and work progress. them to continue their sporting nical and administrative staff, Years of hard work and presented the Gulf trophy distinctions.” which helped Bahrain accom- HH Shaikh Nasser said that to HM the King. “I greet you with the most plish achievements in various the achievements are the result A commemorative photo was beautiful greeting on this his- competitions and champion- of years of hard work, thanks taken for HM the King and the toric occasion that brought joy ships. to the support of His Majesty national football team. to the hearts of all the people of The ceremony was organised the King. The Education Minister Bahrain.” at the National Action Charter “Your Majesty has laid down praised the royal speech, de- HM, the King was patronising Monument by the Ministry of the right basis, thanks to your scribing it as an incentive to a ceremony held to celebrate Youth and Sports Affairs, in co- insightful view because you be- bring about further accomplish- Bahrain’s National Football operation with other ministries. lieved in your people and their ments. The minister stressed Team winning the 24th Gulf Earlier, HM the King was wel- abilities and gave them all the the great importance given by Cup in the presence of His Royal comed by his Personal Repre- support. Today, you are witness- the Education Ministry to the Highness Prince Salman bin sentative for Charity Work and ing the harvest of your efforts school sport to hone the talents Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Youth Affairs, National Secu- and your great support,” Shaikh in coordination with the sports Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- rity Advisor and Chairman of Nasser said. associations. Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa with the This’s how they see it newly-appointed Moroccan Ambassador to Bahrain Mustapha Benkhayi. The minister lauded the growing bilateral ties between the two countries and wished the ambassador all success in his diplomatic duties. As Bahrain continues to celebrate its inspiring victory in the 24th Gulf Cup by showering the players with tons of gifts and praises, the win is also giving the country and its people a new-found vigour and optimism. The red wave is giving the Kingdom a big boost on a regional and global basis. Tribune talked to some of the top names in the business community here to find out what they think about the win and their thoughts on the big historic moment.

JUST A BEGINNING WELL-DESERVED HISTORIC WIN IS HERE TO STAY

Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in the presence of Media and Security Culture Director General Brigadier Mohammed bin Dainah. The Minister lauded the efforts of the Secretariat General in promoting joint work mainly in the security field.

It is a great victory for the Congratulations to the team This is a historic UAE Exchange Bahrain great nation as well as for a well-deserved win. achievement. A job well congratulates the national soccer fans like us. This is It’s amazing. The energy it done. This win is going to team of Bahrain for its just a beginning, the country brought is beyond words. have a very lasting effect victorious achievement in is going to achieve greater Reds has taken the whole on the Kingdom’s sporting the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup! dreams in many more nation by storm. The win has future. I am sure, we will The pride which comes along sporting areas, thanks to brought immense joy to our see Bahrain repeating many with this win is here to stay the leadership. We expats hearts. These are moments such achievements soon. always. are overwhelmingly excited to cherish forever. It’s going All my wishes to the team. I Congratulations on this to be part of these victory to turn the Kingdom into a am extremely proud of what milestone celebrations major football power they did for the nation BDF held a graduation ceremony of a specialized officers session at one of its units. Major General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Assistant Chief- M P RAGHU, GENERAL MANAGER, MODERN SUDHESH KUMAR AKASH NAINWAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ART STUDIO - ROLEX AND FORMER GEN- of-Staff for Human Resources, was briefed about the session’s theoretical RAHUL BHALLA, CEO, INVITA AND GENERAL MANAGER UAE EXCHANGE ERAL SECRETARY BAHRAIN KERALYEEYA GENERAL MANAGER, LULU INTERNATION- BAHRAIN and practical program. He presented the graduates with certificates, and SAMAJAM AL EXCHANGE honoured top-achievers, praising the graduates’ efforts in achieving the requirements of the course successfully. 03 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 big story

In pictures are the earlier days of integration of women police officers into Bahrain’s police force (Courtesy of AlAmn) Bahrain’s invisible heroes Women policing in Bahrain marks 50 years TDT | Manama According to her, by integrat- child victims and offenders,” Al duced great results. batch of policewomen in Kuwait The patrols commenced op- Bahraini policewomen? ing women into the police force, Jishi wrote in an article pub - Al Jishi’s efforts resulted in in 2008 and helped establish eration during the hosting of They have those? Bahrain served as a guiding light lished by Wilson centre. the creation of the juvenile care their police unit, Al Jishi says. the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula for its regional neighbours. However, in the beginning, law, which received a parliamen- Taking to Almn, Mona Abdul- One. ack in 2005, a top for - Al Jishi was one of the first of back in 1970, when Al Jishi en- tary nod in 1976. raheem said they were confident As Bahrain’s police continue eign embassy official ex- the two female police officers to tered the force, things were dif- All this not without hardship. of overcoming all those initial to evolve and commemorates Bclaimed when a research- enter Bahrain’s police forces in ferent. But as Al Jishi says, “Thank - difficulties in developing women its journey through 100 years er told him about women police 1970 when the Kingdom opened There were patriarchal issues fully, the internal leadership at policing in the Kingdom with of establishment, it was people officers in the Kingdom. its doors to women inclusion. to resolve. They were less in the police supported us tremen- “determination and patience to like Al Jishi who with their ded- Surprisingly, the person in According to Al Amn maga- number. They were just eight dously—they knew that we were prove our ability.” ication and enthusiasm served question was someone who was zine, the then Minister of Inte- in number in 1972, that too with a critical asset to the security By 2010, women in Kingdom as a guiding force to the King- in charge of cooperating with rior, His Highness Sheikh Mo- the addition of six female high forces and sought out ways to had made their presence in al- dom in its pioneering efforts to local security forces as part of hammaed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa school graduates. help us grow.” most all crucial departments of establish and develop women the Regional Security Office in assigned them to work in the “I never imagined that I would “I enjoyed working from day the police force by displaying policing in the Kingdom. the Kingdom. social affairs section of the La- become a police officer,” Al Jishi one as I was lucky to be involved proficiency on par or exceeding Today female police officers Laleh Khalili and Jillian bour Department. wrote in Enheduanna, a blog run in the primary development their male counterparts. are not a rare sight. They can Schwdler, in their book ‘Polic- Now, within every police sta- by the Middle East Women’s stages of the Kingdom in general be seen in almost every law en- ing and Prisons in the Middle tion in Bahrain, there is a female Initiative (MEWI) at the Wilson and the ministry in particular.” A new dawn forcement agencies around the East: Formations of coercion’, police unit to handle cases in- Centre. Standing with her in this en- “A new dawn in the women’s world and are just as competent use those words to explain the volving women or child victims For her, joining the force was deavour, Al Jishi says, was her police sector was launched in as their male counterparts. invisibility of Arab policewomen and offenders. nothing more than a mere coin- family and her colleagues. 2004 when His Majesty King So what better way to com- in the Middle East at that time. Female police officers also cidence, as her intentions were “Though there is still a lot Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is - memorate Bahrain’s policing Those remarkds, according have their presence in traffic different. of work to be done in terms of sued a Royal Decree appointing journey, other than remember- to them, were mainly due to “a directorate, immigration, Crimi- Returning to Bahrain from women’s rights in the region His Excellency General Sheikh ing heroes like her, who contin- larger selective viewing” or due nal Investigation Division, social Cairo with a degree in social as a whole, in Bahrain we have Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa ues their work to the colonial gaze which fails care unit as well as child protec- sciences, she was aiming for an played a key role in shaping our as Minister of Interior,” Mona by remain- to “see” beyond the stereotypical tion units. opportunity in social service community and society—even Abdulraheem told Almn. ing ‘invisi- construction of women in the and started knocking doors in in spheres like the security that A strategy was developed to ble’. region. General Directorate of Women Bahrain. have traditionally been seen as include women police in the General Directorate of Wom- Fortune, however, had some- masculine. I am proud to be part Ministry and directives were Fast forward to 2019 en Police, officially formed in thing different for her in its of this history,” her blog reads. issued to recruit graduates to Times have changed, so have 1979, does the coordination. store. Al Jishi retired after serving the force. perceptions. Al Jishi was also one of the It was one such knock that the Ministry of Interior for 37 This was a big step for the de- The concept of modern polic- highest-ranking police officials opened her the door to policing. years. At the time of her retire- velopment of women policing in ing found its way into the King- to handle the responsibility At that time, the authority of ment, she was working as an the Kingdom. As Mona Abdulra- dom and got evolved. of Women Police Directorate social welfare was looking for a advisor to the Minister of Inte- heem says, “they now even work Now, with over 100 years of (2001) in the rank of Brigadier. candidate to enter the force, and rior and the only woman police in special forces that require experience, Bahraini police She achieved this rank in 2006 Al Jishi landed right before them officer with the rank of brigadier extreme physical strength.” force, both men and women, after thirty-six year of service. at the right time. in Bahrain. Special operation battalion, have become a formidable force At that time, she was also one of After much deliberation, she helicopter engineering service, in the region. the five police officers who hold took up the challenge. Later, as Hundreds now rapid intervention force; you Bahrain now enjoys a “rich that rank within the Ministry of we all know, she led to the over- Today, as she says, “there are name it and they are there. history of championing wom- Interior. hauling of the system to create hundreds of women in the se- Women’s have proved their met- en’s rights in the region”, where better atmospheres for juveniles curity forces in Bahrain” who tle beyond doubts. female workers represent more The start and female prisoners. are playing an influential role in One notable development that than 48 per cent of the total Bah- “I was recruited alongside the Kingdom’s women empow- deserves attention is the intro- raini workers. one other colleague—Aisha Al Juvenile care law erment drive. duction of women only traffic Not my words, but that of Thawadi—to become the first At first, the team were as - The current General Director patrols. Introduced in April Awatif Hasan Al-Jishi, the first two female police officers in the signed to handling family and of the Women’s Police Directo- 2018, the members of the force female police officer in the Arab country. Initially, our unit han- juvenile issues as part of com- rate, Brigadier General Mona were selected after extreme vet- world. dled cases involving female and munity policing. And that pro- Abdulraheem, trained the first ting.

Women police officers from around the world A journey through pictures of women police officers from countries around the world. (Courtesy of Sputnik)

Jammu and Kashmir policewomen participate in a parade to mark Police The Victory Day Parade at Palace Square, St. Petersburg. Bahraini force Commemoration Day on the outskirts of Srinagar, India

In this photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, policewomen engage in an exercise held in Wuhan, the capital of central China’s Hubei Province.

Lebanese policewomen Thai policewomen march stand guard at the Egyptian policewomen chat while guarding the Command entrance to the office during a graduation ceremony Management for Peace and Order of Anadolu, a Turkish at the Police Academy in Cairo, North Korea: A traffic A young Polish policewoman (CMPO) in Bangkok, Thailand news agency Egypt. policewoman FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 04 Bahraini startup wins Pitch@Palace award TDT | Manama

ahraini startup DocWhere, launched by BDr Nahla Al Sunni, won the People’s Choice Award at the fourth edition of Pitch@Palace KNOW WHAT Global held last night in London. Dr Al Sunni said she is excited by the win and thanked Bahrain Bahrain ranks first glob- and Tamkeen for helping to im- ally in Islamic finance prove and expand to international markets. regulation in the Global Pitch@Palace is one of the Islamic Finance Report world’s leading initiatives that due to its standards on celebrates entrepreneurship. crowdfunding and open Launched in 2014, it provides banking, in addition to a platform for entrepreneurs to being the top 15 Global enhance their startups, connect Ecosystem for Affordable and network with other entrepreneurs, and learn from local Talent. and international experts. Dr Nahla Al Sunni said Pitch@ Palace was an important step towards the development of her Bahrain, he said, was among startup DocWhere. the top 10 performing countries Plans are on the way to ex - from Europe and the Middle pand the platform outside Bah- East to look out for in terms of rain and extend the outreach to FinTech. other geographical locations. Since the launch of Pitch@ This would “fulfil DocWhere’s The award ceremony. Bahraini startup DocWhere, launched by Dr Nahla Al Sunni, won the People’s Choice Award Palace in 2014, more than 1000 humanitarian role of bridging entrepreneurs from 60+ coun- the gap between patients and the final stage of the competition petition of Pitch@Palace GCC DocWhere won third place. mance of the Bahraini entrepre- tries have participated in the doctors,” Dr Al Sunni said. from their local and regional 2.0 in Bahrain, Mavi VR from Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Jana- neurs and praised the Kingdom’s competition, consecutively cre- Eighteen entrepreneurs from rounds. Bahrain won first place, UAE’s hi at Tamkeen expressed his de- leading model in supporting the ating 6000+ job opportunities around the world qualified for During the regional com - Aryam took second place, and light at the outstanding perfor- startup business ecosystem. around the world.

Bahrain backs efforts to combat trafficking TDT | Manama trafficking in persons. She affirmed Bahrain’s con- top Bahraini official yes- tinuous support to efforts to Aterday affirmed Bahrain’s confront this crime and shed full backing to the international more light on it and urged to community in combating hu- strengthen international coop- man trafficking. eration to suppress armed con- Bahrain’s embassy to the United Kingdom hosted a reception to celebrate Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin flicts and wars. Bahrain National Football Team winning the 24th Gulf Cup. Bahrain’s Daij Al Khalifa also offered to The key speakers at the event Ambassador Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa said that the deserved share Bahrain’s expertise in de- were Oleg Kravchenko, Deputy triumph was the result of the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad veloping plans, programmes, Foreign Minister of the Repub- bin Isa Al Khalifa, his constant care for young Bahrainis in all fields legislation and strict executive lic of Belarus, alongside Renate measures to fight this crime. Held, Director of IOM Migra- The Undersecretary of the tion Management Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Grainne O’Hara, Director of Vice-Chairperson of the Na- UNHCR International Protec- tional Committee to Combat Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa tion Division, and Ilias Chatzis, Trafficking in Persons was tak- Chief, UNODC Human Traffick- ing part in a seminar organised Red Crescent in Geneva. During the panel discussion, ing and Migrant Smuggling Sec- by Belarus in Geneva on “Com- The conference highlighted Dr Shaikha Rana stressed His tion. bating human trafficking in the the growing phenomenon of Majesty King Hamad bin Isa The discussion was mod - context of armed conflict”. trafficking in persons to which Al Khalifa’s continuous efforts erated by Yury Ambrazevich, The General Director of Traffic Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin The event was on the side - civilians, especially women and to promote and protect human Permanent Representative of Abdulwahab Al Khalifa with a delegation participating in the Gulf Traffic lines of the 33rd International children are exposed as a re - rights at all levels, and the firm the Republic of Belarus to the Exhibition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The delegation was updated Conference of the International sult of armed conflicts and civil position of Bahrain in fighting United Nations Office and other on the latest developments in traffic systems and safety techniques and on Committee of the Red Cross and wars. all forms of exploitation and International Organisations. the future of traffic development related to artificial intelligence (AI). Mumtalakat honours 27 outstanding employees from the group TDT | Manama the Mumtalakat family. “When ny (BAC), Dr Jaffar Mohammed ahrain Mumtalakat Hold- you have passion, you have the Ahmed, National Bank of Bah- Bing Company (Mumtalakat), drive, and you can contribute rain (NBB), Jafar Naser Al-Ghan- the sovereign wealth fund of to the growth stories of your nami, Gulf Aluminium Rolling Bahrain, yesterday recognised companies, your industries and Mill Company (GARMCO), Khalil the outstanding contributions in turn, the global economy,” he Ebrahim Mohamed, Aluminium of 27 employees from across its said. Bahrain (ALBA), Manuela Cecco- group of companies at a special The award recipients are (in ni, McLaren Automotive, Mark awards ceremony at the Capital alphabetical order): Abdulhus- Tatlow, McLaren Applied Tech- Club. sain Hassan Mohammed, Al Ja- nologies, Mohamed Shazaib, Winners are nominated by zeera Tourism Company, Ahmed Mueller Middle East, Naseem companies based on the eval- Mohammed Hussain, Gulf Avia- Husain Rasrummani, Gulf Ho- uation of their performance tion Academy (GAA), Ali Abdul- tels Group, Omar Yusuf Zainal, against five categories, namely ehal Almoalem, Bahrain Flour Gulf Air, Reem Khalid Alqassimi, personal initiative and achieve- Mills Company (Al Matahin), Bahrain Real Estate Investment ment; professional creativity and Andrea Stella, McLaren Racing, Company (Edamah), S.Fawzi innovation; knowledge man- Anouar Abattouy, PREMO Group, Alawi Husain, Aluminium Bah- agement and lifelong learning; Awatif Redha AlBahhar, Gulf rain (ALBA), Shamshad Alam management and leadership; Air, Barbara Baumgartner, FAI Ali, Bahrain International Golf and impactful collaboration and Aviation Group, Eman Abdu- Course Company (BIGCC), Sherif teamwork. lameer Alhoori, Southern Tour- Al Mahdy, Bahrain Internation- To date, 76 employees from ism Company (STC), Fatema Ab- al Circuit (BIC), Taha Alabbasi, the group have been honoured dulrazaq Almahmood, Bahrain Gulf Air, Vasco Araujo, McLaren by the Mumtalakat. Institute for Pearls and Gem- Automotive, Yaser Mohamed Commenting, Khalid Al Ru- stones (DANAT), Hani Abdulla Al Hammadi, Durrat Khaleej maihi, CEO of Mumtalakat, told Al Aradi, Aluminium Bahrain Al Bahrain and Zahra Adel the winners that the company (ALBA), Helal Ebrahim AlSaa- Hasan, Gulf International Bank is proud to have them as part of Officials and winners of the outstanding contribution awards during a group photo opportunity doon, Bahrain Airport Compa- (GIB). 05 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 world Six dead in hours-long New York shootout

Five of the dead were found• inside a store

NBC television reported• that hundreds of rounds were fired

Detective Joseph Seals,• was the first victim

Jersey City | United States

ix people including a police officer and two sus- Spects were killed during NBC television reported that hundreds of rounds were fired an hours-long shootout across a New York suburb not far from the Statue of Liberty, local officials said. “Our officers were under fire for hours,” Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly told report- Hundreds of police from New Jersey and New York, including tactical officers, were deployed during the hours-long ers after the latest high-profile shooting in Jersey City, New Jersey US shooting. In addition to the officer and “I heard fighting wounded, Kelly told reporters. ing tactical officers armed with the suspects, three civilians were “I heard fighting outside, then rifles and wearing olive-green killed in the incident that began outside, then ‘Boom! ‘Boom! Boom! Boom!’” the New fatigues and helmets. around midday at a cemetery Boom! Boom!’” the York Daily News quoted a food NBC television reported that and ended in a store, Kelly said. New York Daily News store worker two blocks from hundreds of rounds were fired. Bomb squad officers were ex- quoted a food store the shooting as saying. Media reports said the shoot- amining a stolen U-Haul vehicle worker two blocks “I saw people running out- ing began when an officer inves- “that may contain an incendiary from the shooting as side -- men, women, children in tigating a homicide approached A firefighter responds to the emergency, which police said involved at least three device,” he added. saying. the street. These people were the suspects in the cemetery. locations No clear reason for the shoot- scared.” Identified by media as Detec- ing has been given. Kelly said the suspects’ “move- tive Joseph Seals, he was the The suspects then took refuge churches to schools and cinemas Five of the dead were found ment was rapid and continuous first victim. in a grocery store where firing -- and firearms were linked to inside a store, said Kelly. describing the crime scene as for four hours” during the drama Asked to confirm whether continued and the five bodies nearly 40,000 deaths of various “We believe that two of them “very extensive, three locations which saw the deployment of the officer was indeed probing were later found. US residents kinds in 2017, according to the are bad guys,” while the oth- at least.” hundreds of police from New a murder, Kelly said it is “being have become accustomed to Centers for Disease Control and er three are civilians, he said, Two other officers were Jersey and New York, includ- looked into.” shootings -- everywhere from Prevention. Taliban attacks Date palm enters UNESCO list AFP | Dubai ous antiquities excavations have Afghan US base he date palm, which was resulted in the plant’s signifi- Trecognised by UNESCO yes- cant cultural and economic sta- terday, has for centuries played tus in numerous regions such an important role in the estab- as Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt lishment and growth of civilisa- and the Arab Gulf.” tions in the hot and dry regions The ancient crop also faces of the Arab world. some modern challenges. Gulf Now date palm-related countries have fought hard to knowledge, traditions and prac- eradicate the red palm weevil, tices have been inscribed on UN- which originally came from Asia ESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural and was first detected in the Heritage of Humanity. region in the 1980s. The tree, whose roots pene- The beetle, which is barely trate deep into the soil, allowing a few centimetres (around an it to grow in arid climates, has inch) long, produces larvae that Afghan security forces take position at the site of an attack in a U.S. military not only been a source of food feed off palm trunks, killing the air base in Bagram, north of Kabul but also of economic gain. trees. “Date palms gather in oases of “In Gulf countries and the building -- which was under different densities within desert Middle East, $8 million is lost Kabul construction and not opera- areas indicating the presence of each year through removal of tional -- in order to use it as water levels suitable for irriga- severely infested trees alone,” aliban suicide bombers a launching pad for attacks tion,” according to a nomination according to the FAO. Ttargeted a key US military against the nearby US base, lo- put forward by 14 countries -- All parts of the date palm base in Afghanistan yesterday cal officials said. Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, were and are still used in some in a major attack that killed An Afghan interior ministry Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, parts of the region for shelter or two civilians and wounded spokesman, Nasrat Rahimi, Oman, Palestinian Territories, to produce a range of products, more than 70 others, officials said on Twitter that all the Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, including handicrafts, mats, said, amid renewed peace talks attackers inside the hospital United Arab Emirates and Yem- rope and furniture. between the United States and compound were killed fighting en. To celebrate and promote the militants. Afghan and foreign forces. “As a result, this aided man- A Palestinian farmer picks dates from a palm tree during harvest in Deir al- their date palm heritage and The early morning as- At least two Afghan civilians, kind in settling down despite Balah in the central Gaza Strip in September palm products, some of the sault began when a suicide including one woman, were harsh conditions,” said the doc- submitting countries hold an- bomber detonated his explo- killed while 73 others were ument. fee, is a sign of good old-fash- in southern Iraq -- the ancient nual date festivals, most nota- sive-packed vehicle outside a wounded in the explosion that Until this day, platters of dates ioned Arab hospitality. region of Mesopotamia. bly the annual Liwa Date Fes- hospital building near Bagram damaged houses up to 300 me- adorn tables in homes and busi- According to the UN’s Food “The population of the sub- tival in the UAE and the Dates military base in Parwan prov- tres (yards) away, Rahimi said. nesses across the Arab world, and Agriculture Organization, mitting states has been associ- Festival in Al-Qassim in Saudi ince, north of the capital Ka- A Taliban spokesman later where the symbol of the date the date palm is probably the ated with the date palm tree for Arabia. bul, according to local officials. claimed responsibility for the palm tree has historically pre- most ancient cultivated tree. centuries as it aided them in Both Gulf countries are Seven more gunmen, some attack, claiming that “tens” of sented prosperity. It was grown as early as 4,000 the construction of civilisation,” among the top date exporters, wearing suicide vests are be- US and Afghan soldiers had The offering of the sweet BC and used for the construction they said in the nomination. according to the Geneva-based lieved to have then entered the been killed or wounded. fruit, coupled with a cup of cof- of the moon god temple near Ur “Historical research and vari- International Trade Centre. THE ART OF ART, THE GLORY OF EX- TODAY IN QUOTE PRESSION AND THE SUNSHINE OF THE 1240 1920 2002 2003 HISTORY OF THE LIGHT OF LETTERS, IS SIMPLICITY. 1577 Sir Francis Drake League of nations Enlargement of the European Union: The European Un- 2003 Former Iraqi President DAY sets sail from England on establishes the In- ion announces that Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Saddam Hussein is captured near WALT WHITMAN a circumnavigation of the ternational Court of Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and his home town of Tikrit, during FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2019 world Justice in The Hague Slovenia will become members from May 1, 2004. Operation Red Dawn by US forces Arab News | Dubai A clever feature of the exhibition’s layout 90 artworks — gathered from both the muse- being devoured by a lion — created in Fustat GALLERY lies in how the donated works are fused um’s permanent collection and the Lemands’ (modern-day Cairo) during the 11th century. t was in late 2018 that Paris’ Institut du with displayed works from the permanent donation — showcasing a variety of themes, Across three floors of IMA’s building, one Monde Arabe (IMA) — the Jean Nouv- including portraiture, calligraphy, and social encounters many remarkable images, such el-designed cultural institution and mu- collection — which largely consists of realism. as Abboud’s small work on paper from 1960, I historical items — creating a dialogue seum that has enlightened audiences on art A clever feature of the exhibition’s layout in which he uses Chinese ink to create a and culture from the Arab world for nearly between the ancient and the modern lies in how the donated works are fused with poignantly black composition. A miniscule Exploring the 30 years — announced its largest donation to displayed works from the permanent collec- notebook from the 1990s belonging to Egyp- date, granted by Claude and France Lemand. tion — which largely consists of historical tian-born artist Anna Boghiguian that con- Comprising 1,300 works of art, this im- items — creating a dialogue between the tains imagery of colorful female figurines is pressive donation is of great significance as it ancient and the modern. also on view. Etel Adnan, who has remained denotes the largest ever presented to a major “This was an opportunity to artistically active into her nineties, is IMA’s new Arab French institution in the modern era. It also let audiences know that, another showstopper of the exhi- enriched and enlarged IMA’s collections by also set up a fund specifically for IMA, in- even in the Arab world, bition. Two of her long, accor- 40 percent, adding modern and contempo- tended to encourage the acquisition of future the practice of draw- dion-like Japanese notebooks rary artworks created by artists from Leba- artworks and finance upcoming publications ing is an ancient — known as ‘leporello’ — re- non, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, Palestine, and exhibitions. phenomenon that veal her handwritten Ara- Sudan, Yemen, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Acting as a facelift for the institution, the was started a bic poetry, while another art collection From renowned masters such as Dia Al-Az- arrival of this donation perfectly matches thousand years records a minimalistic zawi, Etel Adnan, and Shafic Abboud down the vision of IMA’s president, Jack Lang, who ago,” explained depiction of the rooftops to multidisciplinary contemporary artists seeks to revamp the building and revive its Eric Delpont, of Paris. including the likes of Kevork Mourad, Ayman collections’ layout within the next couple of IMA’s director The exhibition also Baalbaki, and Zoulikha Bouabdellah, the col- years. Until then, a selection of works from and exhibition goes some way to erad- A donation by lection offers a comprehensive insight into the donation has been (and will be) organized curator. True to icating a few miscon - the varying artistic energies and narratives Dia Al-Azzawi’s ‘Al-Mu’allaqât’ from 1978 into three thematic exhibitions, each lasting Delpont’s word, ceptions about the Arab Claude and emerging from the Arab world and diaspora. for four months. one of the very world, including its artistic The Lemands developed a passion for art tinuity of Arab art, linking the present with The current exhibition delves into draw- first works on dis- production. The first part of collecting when Claude — a former linguis- the past throughout times.” ing. On view until September 15, “With Pen, play in the exhibition the exhibition is dedicated to Shafic Abboud’s ‘Adieu Gentilly’ from 1977 France Lemand tics professor and public servant for France’s One wonders what encouraged the Le- Brush or Pencil: Drawings from the Arab is an extremely delicate figuration and portraiture and fea- Ministry of Foreign Affairs who was born mands to generously give away such a sub- World” invites the viewer to explore nearly drawing fragment of a man Claude and France Lemand tures the Iraqi artist Dia Al-Azzawi’s sensual and abstract portrayal of bodies (as enlarged IMA’s in Lebanon — and France were residing stantial amount of artworks from their col- part of the Mesopotamian tale of Gilgamesh), in Egypt during the 1980s. They acquired lection. With posterity in mind, they felt which prompts Delpont to point out that “the collections by works by the Egyptian luminaries Abdel Hadi they had found the right place to share their pleasure of life has always been practiced in A lot of people El-Gazzar, Hamed Nada, and Gazbia Sirry. collection with the world. the Arab world — it is not a taboo.” think that the Claude’s interest in Arab art was sparked “According to French law, when an artwork “A lot of people think that the representa- 40 percent, when, in 1969, he was enthralled by an exhi- enters a French museum, it can never ever tion of living beings is completely forbidden representation bition in Beirut by the famous expressionist leave its collection — which is unlike what is in the Arab world, which is not the case at of living beings adding painter Shafic Abboud, who was one of the happening in America and other countries,” all,” he said. “Before and after the birth of is completely first Lebanese artists to move to Paris in 1947 Claude said. “When my wife and I leave this Islam, there has always been a representation forbidden in the modern and and would eventually become a friend of his. world, we will be reassured by the fact that of living beings in the arts or the crafts.” Arab world, which Due to the Lebanese Civil War in the 1970s, future generations will enjoy seeing this col- is not the case at contemporary Claude fled the country and eventually start- lection over the coming years.” The couple all. Before and ed a new life in France, never to return to his home country. In a sentimental way, howev- after the birth of artworks er, he remains attached to the Arab world Islam, there has through the art he and France have thought- always been a created by fully collected and lovingly safeguarded over representation of the decades. living beings in the artists from all Today, at the age of 74, Lemand is an expert arts or the crafts on Arab artists, actively promoting them through various activities — most important- ERIC DELPONT over the Arab ly through the opening of his own unique art gallery in Paris. “I had the mission of pro- region moting Arab artists to the Western world,” Shafic Abboud’s ‘Composition’ from 1960 on display Claude once stated. “And of ensuring a con- Etel Adnan’s ‘Journey to Mount Tamalpais’ Kevork Mourad’s ‘Cite immortelle’ on display at IMA at IMA Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar’s ‘Danshaway’ from 1955

INSTALLATIONS Four Saudi When we separate ourselves from the screen of our phones, we think artists show that these experiences only happen to these people, but not to us, and through the installation the viewer can their work interact with a story in a deeper way Ayman Zedani FATIMA AL-BANAWI Fatima Al-Banawi

“When we separate ourselves from at traveling the screen of our phones, we think that these experiences only happen to these people, but not to us, and through the installation the viewer can interact ‘A Blink Of An Eye’ by Fatima Al-Banawi with a story in a deeper way,” she said. exhibition “When I work on storytelling, I am Arab News | Riyadh in Argentina in May. Saudi Arabia is its speaking in a universal language, and only Middle East venue. through Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia is our Saudi artists had been show- The traveling exhibition invites audi- addressing a universal language by Unique global biennale casing their work at a unique ences to explore contemporary art that using arts, culture, storytelling and traveling biennale that has visited reflects their own lives, with the aim of filmmaking to speak to the local and has visited 43 cities in 23 F43 cities in 23 countries, and concluded encouraging intercultural dialogue and the global society.” last week in Riyadh. understanding. Zedani’s work is also an installation, Fatima Al-Banawi, Sara Abu Abdal- Al-Banawi’s exhibit is a video in - exploring how time is tangible. It con- countries, concluding in lah, Faisal Samra and Ayman Zedani stallation called “A Blink Of An Eye,” sists of dyed liquid seeping through ‘Mornings of Hope’ by Sarah Abu Abdallah took part in the second BIENALSUR ex- a performance piece with five distinct pottery cups, creating different pat- Riyadh hibition, which began in Buenos Aires stories. terns that act as a timepiece. ‘A Grip of Hope’ by Faisal Samra

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Operation Red Dawn by US forces Arab News | Dubai A clever feature of the exhibition’s layout 90 artworks — gathered from both the muse- being devoured by a lion — created in Fustat GALLERY lies in how the donated works are fused um’s permanent collection and the Lemands’ (modern-day Cairo) during the 11th century. t was in late 2018 that Paris’ Institut du with displayed works from the permanent donation — showcasing a variety of themes, Across three floors of IMA’s building, one Monde Arabe (IMA) — the Jean Nouv- including portraiture, calligraphy, and social encounters many remarkable images, such el-designed cultural institution and mu- collection — which largely consists of realism. as Abboud’s small work on paper from 1960, I historical items — creating a dialogue seum that has enlightened audiences on art A clever feature of the exhibition’s layout in which he uses Chinese ink to create a and culture from the Arab world for nearly between the ancient and the modern lies in how the donated works are fused with poignantly black composition. A miniscule Exploring the 30 years — announced its largest donation to displayed works from the permanent collec- notebook from the 1990s belonging to Egyp- date, granted by Claude and France Lemand. tion — which largely consists of historical tian-born artist Anna Boghiguian that con- Comprising 1,300 works of art, this im- items — creating a dialogue between the tains imagery of colorful female figurines is pressive donation is of great significance as it ancient and the modern. also on view. Etel Adnan, who has remained denotes the largest ever presented to a major “This was an opportunity to artistically active into her nineties, is IMA’s new Arab French institution in the modern era. It also let audiences know that, another showstopper of the exhi- enriched and enlarged IMA’s collections by also set up a fund specifically for IMA, in- even in the Arab world, bition. Two of her long, accor- 40 percent, adding modern and contempo- tended to encourage the acquisition of future the practice of draw- dion-like Japanese notebooks rary artworks created by artists from Leba- artworks and finance upcoming publications ing is an ancient — known as ‘leporello’ — re- non, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, Palestine, and exhibitions. phenomenon that veal her handwritten Ara- Sudan, Yemen, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Acting as a facelift for the institution, the was started a bic poetry, while another art collection From renowned masters such as Dia Al-Az- arrival of this donation perfectly matches thousand years records a minimalistic zawi, Etel Adnan, and Shafic Abboud down the vision of IMA’s president, Jack Lang, who ago,” explained depiction of the rooftops to multidisciplinary contemporary artists seeks to revamp the building and revive its Eric Delpont, of Paris. including the likes of Kevork Mourad, Ayman collections’ layout within the next couple of IMA’s director The exhibition also Baalbaki, and Zoulikha Bouabdellah, the col- years. Until then, a selection of works from and exhibition goes some way to erad- A donation by lection offers a comprehensive insight into the donation has been (and will be) organized curator. True to icating a few miscon - the varying artistic energies and narratives Dia Al-Azzawi’s ‘Al-Mu’allaqât’ from 1978 into three thematic exhibitions, each lasting Delpont’s word, ceptions about the Arab Claude and emerging from the Arab world and diaspora. for four months. one of the very world, including its artistic The Lemands developed a passion for art tinuity of Arab art, linking the present with The current exhibition delves into draw- first works on dis- production. The first part of collecting when Claude — a former linguis- the past throughout times.” ing. On view until September 15, “With Pen, play in the exhibition the exhibition is dedicated to Shafic Abboud’s ‘Adieu Gentilly’ from 1977 France Lemand tics professor and public servant for France’s One wonders what encouraged the Le- Brush or Pencil: Drawings from the Arab is an extremely delicate figuration and portraiture and fea- Ministry of Foreign Affairs who was born mands to generously give away such a sub- World” invites the viewer to explore nearly drawing fragment of a man Claude and France Lemand tures the Iraqi artist Dia Al-Azzawi’s sensual and abstract portrayal of bodies (as enlarged IMA’s in Lebanon — and France were residing stantial amount of artworks from their col- part of the Mesopotamian tale of Gilgamesh), in Egypt during the 1980s. They acquired lection. With posterity in mind, they felt which prompts Delpont to point out that “the collections by works by the Egyptian luminaries Abdel Hadi they had found the right place to share their pleasure of life has always been practiced in A lot of people El-Gazzar, Hamed Nada, and Gazbia Sirry. collection with the world. the Arab world — it is not a taboo.” think that the Claude’s interest in Arab art was sparked “According to French law, when an artwork “A lot of people think that the representa- 40 percent, when, in 1969, he was enthralled by an exhi- enters a French museum, it can never ever tion of living beings is completely forbidden representation bition in Beirut by the famous expressionist leave its collection — which is unlike what is in the Arab world, which is not the case at of living beings adding painter Shafic Abboud, who was one of the happening in America and other countries,” all,” he said. “Before and after the birth of is completely first Lebanese artists to move to Paris in 1947 Claude said. “When my wife and I leave this Islam, there has always been a representation forbidden in the modern and and would eventually become a friend of his. world, we will be reassured by the fact that of living beings in the arts or the crafts.” Arab world, which Due to the Lebanese Civil War in the 1970s, future generations will enjoy seeing this col- is not the case at contemporary Claude fled the country and eventually start- lection over the coming years.” The couple all. Before and ed a new life in France, never to return to his home country. In a sentimental way, howev- after the birth of artworks er, he remains attached to the Arab world Islam, there has through the art he and France have thought- always been a created by fully collected and lovingly safeguarded over representation of the decades. living beings in the artists from all Today, at the age of 74, Lemand is an expert arts or the crafts on Arab artists, actively promoting them through various activities — most important- ERIC DELPONT over the Arab ly through the opening of his own unique art gallery in Paris. “I had the mission of pro- region moting Arab artists to the Western world,” Shafic Abboud’s ‘Composition’ from 1960 on display Claude once stated. “And of ensuring a con- Etel Adnan’s ‘Journey to Mount Tamalpais’ Kevork Mourad’s ‘Cite immortelle’ on display at IMA at IMA Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar’s ‘Danshaway’ from 1955

BIM makes a big step Aramco value tops $2 trillion BHB unveils listing of First Global Riyadh Thursday is the last weekly FinTech Company on BIM trading day in Muslim Saudi nergy giant Saudi Aram- Arabia. Trading resumes on co’s market value soared Sunday. Eabove $2 trillion yester- Aramco’s stock sale is the day as its share price surged cornerstone of Prince Moham- again on its second day of trad- med’s ambitious strategy to ing. overhaul the oil-reliant econo- The valuation milestone was my by raising funds to pour into sought by Saudi Crown Prince megaprojects and non-energy Mohammed bin Salman when industries such as tourism and he first floated the idea of selling entertainment. up to five percent of Aramco, the To lure investors to subscribe world’s largest oil firm, about to its IPO, Aramco guaranteed During the launch four years ago. that it will distribute dividends Aramco shares jumped an- of at least $75 billion a year until ers were present. other 9.7 per cent to 38.60 ri- 2024. TDT | Manama Sh. Khalifa Bin Ebrahim Al yals ($10.3) yesterday morning, Saudi Aramco head Amin Nasser rings the bell as the oil giant’s shares start The $25.6 billion proceeds Khalifa, Chief Executive Of- following a 10-percent rise the trading from the Aramco IPO are ex- ahrain Bourse (BHB) an- ficer of Bahrain Bourse, said: previous day. pected to be channelled into Bnounced yesterday the “Sprinkle Holding is current- That boosted the company’s price has already soared 20.6pc awul stock exchange, which the coffers of the Public Invest- listing of the first company on ly listing as a closed compa- valuation to $2.06 trillion and from the 32 riyals ($8.53) that closes at 1200 GMT, are allowed ment Fund, the Saudi sovereign Bahrain Investment Market ny, and aims to raise capital pushed the Saudi Stock Ex - the stock was sold for in the to fluctuate by a maximum of wealth fund, which will invest it (BIM) “Sprinkle Holding BSC through public offering within change’s capitalisation up to record-breaking initial public 10pc each day. in mega projects. (closed)” a specialized Fin- the next two years..” $2.56 trillion, making it the sev- offering. Tadawul witnessed one of its Aramco opened its accounts Tech company, under the trad- Alexander Wallin, Chief enth largest bourse in the world The share price fluctuated most hectic trading sessions on this year and announced that ing symbol SPKL. Executive Officer of Sprinkle ahead of the Canadian, German sharply in the first hour of trad- Thursday, with some 200 mil- it posted $111 billion in net A ringing bell ceremony was Holding, said that he sees a and Indian markets. ing yesterday before steadying lion Aramco shares -- worth profit in 2018, making it the held to mark the commence- bright future in Bahrain with Since its trading debut on above 38 riyals a share. more than $2 billion -- changing most profitable company in the ment of trading on SPKL shares Fintech. “We wish to be a part Wednesday, Aramco’s share Shares on the kingdom’s Tad- hands. world. in the presence of Zayed bin of the movement which puts Rashid Alzayani, Minister of Bahrain at the forefront of Industry, Commerce, & Tour- global Fintech for a long time ism and Minister in Charge of to come.” Bahrain Bourse. Maria Liasides, Chairper- Aymen bin Tawfeeq Al - son of Almoayed Chambers, Britain votes in snap ‘Brexit election’ moayyed, Minister of Youth the Authorized Sponsor, ex- and Sports Affairs, along with pressed confidence that this Alexander Wallin and Tomas monumental listing will pave A decisive victory Wallin, CEO and Chairman of the way for future listings and • Sprinkle Holding, and senior also create awareness of this for Prime Minister officials of Bahrain Bourse and unique platform introduced Boris Johnson would members of Almoayed Cham- by Bahrain Bourse to facilitate most likely end Britain’s bers, the Authorized Sponsor, economic growth in the SME 46-year involvement in along with various stakehold- sector. the bloc next month

But a win for the opposition• could still Symposium on E-payment reverse the Brexit process and give Britain its most leftist government in decade

London Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is proposing to renegotiate the terms of Boris Johnson took his dog Dilyn to the polling station ritain went to the polls yes- Brexit Bterday to decide the future The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) represented by of Brexit in a snap pre-Christ- affecting voter turnout. its Technology Committee and in cooperation with Benefit Company held mas election aimed at ending Up for grabs are all 650 seats yesterday at Bait Al Tijjar an interactive symposium on electronic payment. years of political deadlock and in the British parliament, which In his opening remarks, Head of the Technology Committee of BCCI Dr Osama bitter divisions over the coun- has been deadlocked since the Al Baharna encouraged members to directly liaise with the committee to try’s European Union member- 2016 referendum on EU mem- share their feedback and suggestions. During the event, representatives ship. bership that saw a narrow ma- from Benefit Company explained the services offered by the company and A decisive victory for Prime jority vote to leave. their implications on businesses. The services of Bahrain Credit Bureau Minister Boris Johnson would The first indication of the were also highlighted, and the mechanism of obtaining Credit Reports was most likely end Britain’s 46-year overall result will come in an explained. involvement in the bloc next exit poll at 2200 GMT. The first month, setting a course for a actual result is due from around new future based on closer ties 2300 GMT and the remainder with the United States and even will trickle in overnight. Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines expand China. Johnson, who took over from But a win for the opposition Theresa May in July after she codeshare deal could still reverse the Brexit was unable to get parliament to TDT | Manama process and give Britain its most approve her EU divorce deal, is ‘TK’ code on Gulf Air’s flights leftist government in decades hoping to secure both a mandate from Bahrain to Dubai, Fais- led by veteran socialist Jeremy and a majority. ulf Air and Turkish alabad, Multan, Sialkot and Corbyn, who is committed to in person, arriving at a central itism within his Labour party ”Just imagine how wonder- GAirlines announced a Manila. re-nationalisation and massive London polling station with his flashed a thumbs up sign before ful it will be to settle down to codeshare expansion follow- Back in November 2017, Gulf public sector spending. Jack Russell dog, Dilyn. casting his own ballot in north a turkey dinner this Christmas ing the signing of a Memoran- Air signed the main codeshare A windmill, a few pubs and a Opinion polls, which were al- London. with Brexit decided,” he said in dum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Turkish Air- chip shop have all been hasti- most unanimously wrong about Liberal Democrat leader Jo a final message to voters. between the two airlines. lines which doubled the travel ly turned into polling stations Britain’s last general election Swinson and Nicola Sturgeon But the EU itself has indicated Gulf Air will place its ‘ GF’ opportunities for Gulf Air and across England, Scotland, Wales in 2017, show Johnson’s ruling of the Scottish National Party the chances of securing a com- code on Turkish Airlines’ Turkish Airlines passengers and Northern Ireland for what Conservative party in the lead, both voted soon afterwards in prehensive trade deal before flights from Bahrain to Istan- with two jointly operated daily is widely seen as Britain’s most but possibly by a margin too Glasgow. a December 2020 deadline is bul’s Sabiha Gokcen Interna- flights between Bahrain and important vote in a generation, small to form his own govern- unrealistic. tional Airport and from Is - Istanbul at the time. and its third in less than five ment. Weather worries That would again raise the tanbul Airport to Amsterdam, Gulf Air connects Bahrain years. Corbyn, who has had to brush All eyes initially were on the prospect of Britain facing a “no Brussels, Copenhagen, Mu- and Turkey with double daily Johnson, who has said the off claims of indecision about winter weather, with near-freez- deal” scenario, plunging busi- nich, Berlin, Zurich and Thes- flights as well as a third fre- result is on a “knife edge”, was his neutral stance on Brexit ing temperatures, rain and even ness and the British economy saloniki. The agreement will quency which is operated by the first party leader to vote stance and claims of anti-Sem- snow in some parts potentially into fresh uncertainty. see Turkish Airlines place its Turkish Airlines. 09 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (PG-13)(ADVENTURE KNIVES OUT (PG-15)(CRIME/COMEDY/THRILLER) A SCORE TO SETTLE (15+)(ACTION/DRAMA) SEEF (II):10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II): 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN SHIA LABEOUF, DAKOTA JOHNSON , ZACK GOTTSAGEN DANIEL CRAIG, CHRIS EVANS, ANA DE ARMAS NICOLAS CAGE, NOAH LE GROS, KAROLINA WYDRA JUDY (PG-13)(DRAMA/MUSICAL/BIOGRAPHY) UNBREAKABLE (PG-15)(FILIPINO/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE:2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) : 10.30 AM + 3.30 +8.45 PM SEEF (II):12.00 + 2.30 + 5.00 + 7.30 + 10.00 PM ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, BEA ALONZO, RICHARD GUTIERREZ WADI AL SAIL:11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM RENÉE ZELLWEGER, JESSIE BUCKLEY, RUFUS SEWELL KETYOLANU ENTE MALAKHA (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM THE BODY (PG-15)(HINDI/THRILLER) SEEF (II) : 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM ASIF ALI, VEENA NANDAKUMAR SEEF (I): 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN EMRAAN HASHMI, RISHI KAPOOR, SOBHITA DHULIPALA MAMANGAM (PG-13)(MALAYALAM) From Thursday at 7.30 pm onwards BERNIE THE DOLPHIN 2 (G)(ADVENTURE/FAMILY/COMEDY) OASIS JUFFAIR :11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 PM SEEF (I): 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM PATRICK MULDOON, KEVIN SORBO, TOMMI ROSE SEEF (II): (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) AL HAMRA:12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 + (12.00 MN THURS./FRI) OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 MAMMOOTTY, UNNI MUKUNDAN, NEERAJ MADHAV, PRACHI TEHIAN PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM SEEF (I):11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15)(ADVENTURE/ACTION 21 BRIDGES (PG-15)(CRIME/ACTION/THRILLER) OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN + OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) CODE 8 (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA/SCI-FICTION) OASIS JUFFAIR :(3D) 11.30 AM + 2.15 + 5.00 + 7.45 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II):12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 4.45 + 7.30 + 10.15 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ SEEF (II):10.45 AM + 4.00 + 9.15 PM CHADWICK BOSEMAN, SIENNA MILLER, STEPHAN JAMES FRI) STEPHEN AMELL, ROBBIE AMELL, KARI MATCHETT CITY CENTRE (ATMOS):10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN LE MANS ‘66 (PG-13)(DRAMA/SPORT/BIOGRAPHY) CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) :12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM MIRACLE IN CELL NO . 7 (PG-15)(TURKISH/DRAMA) CITY CENTRE (3D) :12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:3.00 + 8.30 PM CITY CENTRE:10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP I) :11.45 AM + 2.30 + 5.15 + 8.00 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II):1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM ARAS BULUT İYNEMLİ, NİSA SOFİYA AKSONGUR, İLKER AKSUM CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM MATT DAMON, CHRISTIAN BALE, JON BERNTHAL SEEF (I) :10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II)12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL (PG)(ADVENTURE JOKER (15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) SEEF (II): (3D) :12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45+ 8.30 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE:12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.30 + 3.30 + 5.15 + 6.15 + 8.00 + 9.00 + 10.45 PM + 11.45 PM SEEF (II):2.15 + 6.45 + 11.15 PM JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER PLAYING WITH FIRE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) BLACK CHRISTMAS (15+)(HORROR/THRILLER) PATI PATNI AUR WOH (PG-15)(HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) CITY CENTRE:11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR :12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM JOHN CENA, KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO CITY CENTRE:12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) KARTIK AARYAN, BHUMI PEDNEKAR, ANANYA PANDAY CHARLIE’S ANGELS (PG-15)(ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) SEEF (II):11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE:1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PMN WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 + 12.00 MN KRISTEN STEWART, NAOMI SCOTT, ELLA BALINSKA MOGEN POOTS, ALEYSE SHANNON, LILY DONOGHUE AMMA RAJYMLO KADAPA BIDDALU (PG-15)(TELUGU) GEMINI MAN (PG-15)(ACTION/THRILLER/DRAMA) From Thursday at 7.30 pm onwards MARDAANI 2 (PG-15)(HINDI/CRIME/THRILLER DRAMA) CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN From Thursday at 7.00 pm onwards RAJSEKHAR ANINGI, AASHIKKA MEKA, DHEERAJ KV OASIS JUFFAIR :11.45 AM + 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MOVIE REVIEW ‘Black Christmas’ beleaguers its timely message to the point of exhaustion

gin to fall victim to a cloaked The movie attempts killer who despatches with them • in fittingly Christmas-themed to be more than just a ways. While each girl’s disap- straight-forward slasher pearance is initially dismissed, DON’T MISS IT given most of the college has journeyed home for the holidays, ay back in 1974, an Riley’s phone is soon lighting up unassuming Canadi- Joining the lineup of with mysterious, threatening Wan horror film essen- disposable Christmas Instagram DMs from someone tially defined an entirely new viewing comes a campy claiming to be the long-dead subsection of the genre and went Professor Hawthorne. And on to inspire horror filmmakers feminist slasher that’s “he” is not happy with her tar- for the next few decades, notably bolstered by a sensitive nishing the school’s hallowed John Carpenter and his opus performance from Imo- image. Halloween. While it’s far from gen Poots If you’ve seen the trailer, you the greatest horror film of all know precisely what transpires time, Bob Clark’s Black Christ- from here, in one of the year’s mas is one of the earliest exam- there to add to the potential worst examples of marketing ples of the slasher film, making body count. entirely ruining a film’s poten- it a landmark moment for horror When Riley learns her rapist tial surprises. But the film’s ul- cinema and rightly earned the A scene from the movie (who was found not guilty, of timate reveal and explanation film cult status amongst cinema course) will be returning to the for the killings falls flat on its fans. #MeToo/Time’s Up movement. by dreadful pacing, a lacklustre to have conservative Professor campus to attend the upcoming face, as we journey into a mess A remake came and went back With the subtlety of a sledge- screenplay, and a twist that’s Gelson (Cary Elwes) fired over Christmas talent show, she seiz- of nonsensical and absurd gob- in 2006, ramping up the gore hammer, Black Christmas belea- ridiculously absurd. his misogynistic literary classes, es the opportunity as her mo- blygook (namely involving black (torture porn was all the rage guers its timely message to the After the obligatory opening drawing the ire of the school’s ment to face her aggressor and goo) that’s impossible to discuss back then) to create a misguid- point of exhaustion, as it tackles sequence where a poor sorority fratboys. Riley (Imogen Poots) call him out in front of her fellow without throwing more spoil- ed and disastrous reimagining toxic masculinity head-on and girl meets her maker while walk- is still facing backlash over her students. Banding together with ers your way. Suffice to say, the few people saw and even fewer challenges its viewer to do the ing home alone, Black Christmas accusations one of those frat- her sisters, they perform a Mean finale deviates into an entirely can remember. Adding to the same. While it’s an admirable introduces us to a group of so- boys sexually assaulted her one Girls-esque Christmas song with different genre of horror that ru- exhausting list of 2019 remakes, effort to offer something more rority girls of Hawthorne Col- year earlier. And fellow sorority biting lyrics about the state of ins the realistic elements which co-writer/director Sophia Takal than just blood and death, as all lege who mostly break the tired sisters Jess (Brittany O’Grady), rape culture on campus. precede it, especially given how offers a genuine reimagining the best horror movies do, the typical ditzy college girl stere- Marty (Lily Donoghue), Helena Naturally, this does not go seriously this film takes itself of the tale with a decidedly messy end result feels like a ter- otype. Kris (Aleyse Shannon) (Madeleine Adams), and Fran down well with the dudebros, before throwing it all out the feminist twist to fit the current ribly wasted opportunity, beset is currently leading a crusade (Nathalie Morris) are really just and, soon enough, the girls be- window. 10 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 celebs

Cardi B makes Nick, Priyanka to produce dramatic court entry wedding series at Amazon in large feather coat Fox | Los Angeles tors. Casting is currently underway. and Nina Anand Au- Filming will take place in 2020. jla. Chopra Jonas will ANI | Los Angeles Kern stated that Judge riyanka Chopra Jonas and “We re-watched the video of our executive produce Zayas had adjourned the Nick Jonas are bringing an Sangeet last week on our first anni- via her Purple Pebble merican rapper case until January 17 to con- Punscripted series about an versary, and the togetherness of our Productions while ACardi B let her duct pre-trial hearings relat- Indian pre-wedding tradition to family and friends during this event Jonas will executive fashion do all the talking ing to the other parties. The Amazon. still sparks the same warmth and ex- produce under his Im- when she made a dramat- judge excused the rapper Amazon has greenlit the untitled citement that it did just over a year age 32 banner. Amazon ic entrance at the Queens from coming to court as the series, which will follow engaged ago at our wedding,” said Chopra Jo- Studios will produce. Criminal Court on Tuesday hearings don’t involve her. couples as they prepare for their nas. “The Sangeet is a centuries-old “The days leading up afternoon (local time). The superstar’s court ap- sangeet. A sangeet takes place the Indian wedding tradition, that not to our Sangeet were some of The 27-year-old star was pearance is most likely re- night before a wedding and features only celebrates the union of two the most special, memorable seen sporting a larger than garding her alleged alterca- friends and family participating in people, but also signifies the intro- moments of the weekend,” Jo- life coat full of feathers with tion at a strip club in Queens a night of song and dance. The se- duction and bonding of two families nas said. “Bringing the concept a towering hood. Cardy kept last year. Just a few months ries will feature the couples along coming together in a marriage.” of this musical celebration to the rest of her ensemble ago, the Grammy winner was with their wedding party, family, and Chopra Jonas and Jonas, who the mainstream in a new way, simple. She paired her out- indicted for attempted as- friends, as they not only prepare for were married in India last Decem- through couples setting out on erwear with tailored white sault in the second degree, the wedding itself, but also rehearse ber, will executive produce along one of the most exciting jour- button-down, black however, she pleaded not for the performances with the help with Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, and neys of their life, is an idea that Priyanka pants, a matching tie, guilty. of a team of celebrity choreogra- Dan Volpe of Alfred Street Indus- we are proud to bring to life with Chopra and pumps, report- Defense at - phers, stylists, and creative direc- tries, Anjula Acharia, Phil McIntyre, Amazon.” and Nick ed E!Online. torney Nicholas Jonas Instead of Ramcharitar, cap- wearing her tured video of the usual colour- ‘I like it’ rapper while ful makeup, the she was entering Rainy days rapper was seen the building, Taylor Swift in a no make- He stated that up look. Cardi was not Kylie make Kylie speaks on how Jeff Kern, upset at all the Jenner Cardi’s at- cameras and torney seemed quite Jenner happy! ‘crossing over stated that eager to get the court in and out ANI | Los Angeles to pop’ was appearance of the build- was a “routine ing as quickly as hard calendar call.” possible. Global fashion icon Kylie Jenner Cardi B said that she loves rainy season as she shared pictures of her luxury car covered with wa- Fox | Los Angeles Her varying experiences came people who have randomly reached ter droplets from the fresh up after Swift initially spoke about out to me,” she added, saying that rainfall. hen Taylor Swift entered how she’s lent a helping hand to she takes it as “a compliment be- Jenner took to Instagram to Wthe pop world with her up-and-coming artists over the cause it means that they see what share pictures of her car and 2014 album “1989,” her for- years, giving them advice on how has happened over the course of my captioned the post, “rainy ay into the music genre was to navigate the industry. career, over and over again.” days make me happy.” different than what she had “... I’ve had several upheavals of When then asked if she’s ever Soon the post was experienced with country somehow not being what I should had someone like that to reach out flooded with comments music. be,” the “Lover” songstress said. to, Swift said she really hasn’t. from fans and other ce- The 29-year-old Gram- “And this happens to women in “Not really, because my career lebrities, all buzzing my winner who was music way more than men. That’s has existed in lots of different about the luxury car named Billboard’s Wom- why I get so many phone calls from neighborhoods of music,” she ex- and their love of the an of the Decade recently new artists out of the blue -- like, plained. “I had so many mentors season. opened up to the outlet ‘Hey, I’m getting my first wave of in country music. Faith Hill was The reality star is cur- about making the crea- bad press, I’m freaking out, can wonderful. She would reach out rently all jazzed up for daughter Taylor tive switch and explained I talk to you?’ And the answer is to me and invite me over and take Stormi’s second birthday bash Swift how pop “is a completely always yes!” me on tour, and I knew that I could which is in February next year. different world.” “I’m talking about more than 20 talk to her.”

Jessica Biel pushed husband Justin Timberlake to apologise for his photo scandal

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Schumacher competes during yesterday’s first Murray’s training interrupted by injury MRF practice AFP | London of the event. Murray’s Grand Slam come- ritain’s Andy Murray has back at next month’s Australi- Bcancelled his training an Open, which starts on Jan- block in Miami because of a uary 20, is apparently not in groin injury that has left him doubt, however. unable to practise on the court, The three-time Grand Slam according to a report on Thurs- champion, ranked 126 in the day. world, will likely receive Schumacher, Viscaal lead The former world number a wild card to compete in one suffered a bruise to his pel- Melbourne. vic bone during Britain’s Davis The Scot, 32, is due to travel Cup campaign in Madrid last to Australia in late December month, The Times newspa- to prepare for the new ATP Cup per said. He played one singles team competition, which starts MRF Challenge practices match before missing the rest on January 3.

David Schumacher was• 0.430 seconds quicker than Bent Viscaal in second session

Viscaal set the early• pace in the first practice session

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Danish driver Eriksen competes during the first practice yesterday avid Schumacher and Bent Viscaal took turns minutes 00.540 seconds. He laps of work in the 30-minute Batelco’s team after successfully completing the 70.3 Middle East Championship race. Batelco’s participation comes as part of its commitment topping the times in the completed 12 laps in his sin - session, which kicked off the D BETTER to supporting the sports sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and its keenness pair of Free Practice sessions gle-seater. racing action for the day. to be a supporting partner in the success of this tournament by being the yesterday in the MRF Challenge, Schumacher was 0.430 sec- Schumacher was second platinum sponsor and exclusive telecom partner for the championship held in support of the FIA WEC onds quicker than Dutch driver quickest. The German was just Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain at Viscaal from the Netherlands KNOW 0.065 seconds off the pace. Bahrain International Circuit. while he was also 0.500s fast- Valdemar Eriksen of Den - Schumacher, who is the son er than Michelangelo Amen- mark was third 0.710s behind CLASSIFIEDS of former Formula 1 driver Ralf dola of Belgium, who was David Schumacher is the Viscaal. Schumacher and nephew of third. son of former Formula 1 A total of 11 drivers are com- seven-time Formula 1 World Viscaal set the early pace in peting in the MRF Challenge. champion Michael Schumacher, the first practice held in the driver Ralf Schumacher The MRF Challenge gets back Live-In-Cook was the top man in the second morning. He clocked a best lap and nephew of Michael out on track today at 10.30am “REPUTED BAHRAINI family needs a Live-In Cook. Must session with a best lap of two of 2:01.191 while going for 13 Schumacher for Qualifying. speak English, understand Arabic and cook Arabic / Bah- raini dishes. Must have good references. Salary Range: BD 125 - BD 150 + accommodation + food. Email – [email protected] Koehler makes fine start to season-opening round in Porsche Sprint Challenge ME

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eon Koehler enjoyed a fine start to the Lopening round of the 2019/2020 Por- sche Sprint Challenge Middle East after grabbing pole position yesterday for the season’s first race, happening in support of the FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain. After topping the practice times earlier in the day, Koehler took first place once again in the first 30-minute qualifying session with a best lap of two minutes 02.271 seconds. Koehler in action during practice He was 0.845 seconds ahead of fel - low-German Julian Hanses, while Ber- while Bahrain’s Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa was at 3.50pm. kay Besler of Turley came third 0.878s ahead in the Am class with a lap of 2:06.123. During practice earlier yesterday, Koe- back. Al three were competing in the Pro The Porsche competitors get back on hler was quickest with a best lap time of class. track today with the second qualifying at 2:03.289 in 10 laps of work. Saul Hack of Leading the ProAm was Dutch ace Jesse 1.15pm. The first of this weekend’s three South Africa followed 0.327 seconds back, Van Kuijk with a fastest lap of 2:03.827, races will then be held the same day starting while Besler came third 0.438s adrift.

Euro Bahrain team members after winning the CBA Division C T-20 Knockout Trophy by defeating Azeem CC by 70 Runs. Asim from Euro Bahrain was awarded the Man of the Match in the final for this all -round performance FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 12 Rebellion go top under lights Rebellion Racing triumphed in second WEC practice at BIC TDT | Manama off the leading pace. In first place amongst the he spirt of Le Mans was LMGTE Pro cars was the no. 97 alive once again at Bah- Aston Martin Vantage AMR of Train International Cir- Alexander Lynn and Maxime cuit (BIC) in Sakhir yesterday Martin. They had a best lap of as the first-ever FIA WEC Bapco 1:55.696. 8 Hours of Bahrain got off to a Setting the pace in the LMGTE flying start. Am class were Team Project 1 The endurance racing spec- in their no. 56 Porsche 911 RSR, tacle is part of the BIC Nation- driven by Egidio Perfetti, David al Day Festival, which is set to Hansson and Matteo Cairoli. begin welcoming the public at Their best time was 1:56.510. “The Home of Motorsport in the Meanwhile, Team LNT stole Middle East” from today. the show early on after setting Gates are scheduled to be the pace in the first 90-minute open from 12noon to 10pm and practice. all are welcome to attend. Tick- Their no. 5 Ginetta featuring ets are available at the circuit Robertson, Hanley and King and they cost BD1 per person. clocked a best lap of 1:44.791. Rebellion Racing shone They were 2.185 seconds quick- brightest after the sun came er than the no. 1 Rebellion R13 of down and the floodlights came Senna, Menezes and Nato. on at BIC, setting the overall Toyota Gazoo’s Hybrids were pace in the World Endurance third and fourth. The no. 8 car Championship’s (WEC) second of Nakijima, Buemi and Brendon free practice of the day. Hartley was 2.665s off the pace; The trio of Norman Nato, Bru- while the no. 7 challenger of no Senna and Gustavo Menezes Kobayashi, Conway and Lopez powered the team’s no. 1 Gib- was 2.817s back. son-powered Rebellion R13 car Team LNT’s no. 6 car of Dyson, to a fastest lap of one minute Smith and Simpson, completed The half-black, half-white Rebellion R13 in action during the second practice session last night 42.471 seconds – more than two the top five and the LMP1 field seconds quicker than the top 3.214s behind their sister team. from today at BIC’s vending Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- Today’s Racing Schedule time set by Team LNT in the first Leading the LMP2 class was area, located behind the Main mander and First Deputy Prime practice session held in daylight. the no. 22 Gibson-powered Grandstand, with the start of Minister. Time Series Session The Swiss outfit were this Oreca 07 of United Autosports celebrations in the BIC National time 1.411 seconds quicker than team, driven by Paul Di Resta, Day Festival. Open Paddock experience 10.30am MRF Challenge Qualifying Team LNT, who had Jordan Philip Hanson and Felipe Albu- The attractions will be availa- BIC is treating all ticket-hold- King, Ben Hanley and Charles querque. They had a best lap of ble all through while the circuit ers to an Open Paddock experi- 11.15am FIA WEC Free Practice 3 Robertson behind the wheel of 1:48.273. is open is open from 12noon to ence for both days of the Bapco their no. 5 AER-powered Ginetta The LMGTE Pro runners were 10pm. 8 Hours of Bahrain today and 1.15pm Porsche Sprint Qualifying 2 G60-LT-P1. led by the 1:57.388 lap of Por- Kids’ entertainment will be tomorrow. Toyota Gazoo Racing were sche GT tandem Richard Lietz a major part of what’s on offer. The Open Paddock experience 2.15pm MRF Challenge Race 1 in third and fourth for the sec- and Gianmaria Bruni in their no. Other attractions include cultur- is unique to the WEC, and it is a ond straight session. Mike Con- 91 Porsche 911 RSR-19 car. The al shows, a BDF fly-pass, a Na- 3.50pm Porsche Sprint Race 1 way, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose LMGTE Am class was topped by tional Guard parachute display, Maria Lopez finished ahead of TF Sport’s Salih Yoluc, Charles roaming performers, music from BETTER teammates Kazuki Nakijima, Eastwood and Jonathan Adam, the Ministry of Interior Police Sebastien Buemi and Brendon driving the no. 90 Aston Martin Band, and so much more. 4.40pm FIA WEC Qualifying LMGTE Pro/LMGTE Am Hartley in their pair of TS050 Vantage AMR. They had a best The weekend’s first of four KNOW Hybrids. lap of 1:58.803. nightly concerts also takes place 5.10pm FIA WEC Qualifying LMP1/LMP2 Conway and crew finished Action in the FIA WEC Bapco 8 today, featuring Emirati super- with a 1.750s gap from first place Hours of Bahrain continues to- star Balqees. Her show is sched- The weekend’s first of 6pm MRF Challenge Race 2 while Nakijima and teammates day at BIC. The next WEC session uled for an 8.30pm start. were 2.250s behind. Each of the is set to be a third Free Prac - The BIC National Day Festi- four nightly concerts fan-friendly initiative enjoyed a surprise if fans get a chance to top four were competing in the tice over 60 minutes, starting val is being held with the sup- also takes place today, by all. meet the WEC’s star drivers as WEC’s top-tier LMP1 class. at 11.15am. port of HRH Prince Salman featuring Emirati su- Aside from getting to watch all they stroll around the vicinity. Taking fifth overall and lead- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown the high-octane action from the Furthermore, fans will get to Off-track entertainment perstar Balqees. Her ing all LMP2 teams were Jackie show is scheduled for an Main and Batelco Grandstands, walk by the Race Control Tow- Chan DC Racing with the no. There will be plenty for the 8.30pm start race goers will have the er, scrutineering garages, and 37 Gibson-powered Oreca 07 whole family to enjoy unique chance to see up the state-of-the-art Media and driven by Ho-Pin Tung, Gabri- close and personal what Medical Centres, all of which el Aubry and Will Stevens. goes on behind-the- are crucial to the success of the They were 3.676s from scenes in the WEC Paddock. race weekend. the top. This is where the participat- For further information on Team LNT’s no. 6 ing teams’ buildings are locat- the FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Ginetta were sixth as ed to accommodate all team Bahrain and the BIC National the last LMP1 class members while at the circuit. Day Festival, visit BIC’s official runners. Chris Dy- The Paddock is also where the website www.bahraingp.com or son, Guy Smith and teams have the entrances to call the BIC Hotline on +973-17- Michael Simpson were 3.902s The Porsche 911 RSR of their garages, so it will not be 450000. LMGTE Am outfit Team Project 1 in action Bahrain back as venue for fourth round of WEC 2020/2021 season TDT | Manama Asia, following the exclusion of China These two venues are complement- on the new campaign. ed by popular and iconic tracks such FIA WEC 2020/2021 Provisional Calendar ahrain will host the fourth round The 2020-2021 championship fea- as Silverstone, Fuji, Sebring, Bahrain, Bof the 2020/2021 season in the tures two new venues in Monza, Italy Sebring and Spa-Francorchamps. Six 31 Aug/01 Sep 2020 Pre-Season Test, Silver- FIA World Endurance Championship and Kyalami, South Africa. They are a and eight-hour races will feature ahead stone (Great Britain) (WEC). part of the eight races in all, to be held of the season finale, the 24 Hours of Le 05 September 2020 6 Hours of Silverstone The provisional calendar was an- across the globe. Mans, in June 2021. (Great Britain) nounced last night by WEC CEO Gerard The Monza event will be a six-hour “When you have a list which includes 04 October 2020 6 Hours of Monza (Italy) Neveu in a Press conference held at race held on October 4. The WEC Pro- Silverstone, Monza, Fuji, Bahrain, Ky- 01 November 2020 6 Hours of Fuji (Japan) Bahrain International Circuit, where logue took place there in April 2017 alami, Sebring, Spa and, of course, Le 05 December 2020 8 Hours of Bahrain the inaugural FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours but the venue has never before hosted Mans, you are at the heart of endurance (Bahrain) of Bahrain is currently taking place. an FIA WEC race despite being a strong racing’s history and heritage, its present 06 February 2021 6 Hours of Kyalami (South Bahrain will once again be the fourth favourite with teams and fans alike. and its future,” said Neveu. Africa) of eight rounds next year. The endur- Completely new to the calendar is the The FIA WEC 2020-2021 calendar 19 March 2021 1000 Miles of Sebring (8 hours) ance racing spectacle is scheduled to historic but extensively redeveloped will be presented to the FIA Endurance (USA) take place on December 5 and it will and upgraded Kyalami circuit in South Commission, presided over by Richard 24 April 2021 TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francor- once again be an eight-hour event. Africa. Situated between Johannesburg Mille, and will be submitted to the FIA champs (Belgium) It remains as the only WEC round in WEC CEO Neveu speaks during his Press and Pretoria, Kyalami will also host a World Motor Sport Council for approv- 12-13 June 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) the Middle East and one of only two in conference at BIC yesterday six-hour challenge. al in Geneva on 6th March 2020.