TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 Ohio governor offers chance at $1 million prize to get vaccinated INSTAGRAM Bahraini cyclist /newsofbahrain 14 Madan makes LINKEDIN FRIDAY newsofbahrain MAY, 2021 historic debut 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8835 Talented young rider 3844 4692 competes for Team FACEBOOK Bahrain Victori- /nobmedia ous for first time in opening stage of Tour MAIL [email protected] de Hongrie, won by teammate Phil Bau- WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com haus | P12 Angelina Jolie admits being picky about dating partners 10 CELEBS BUSINESS 5 Google wins cloud deal from SpaceX for Starlink internet service Vaccines protect everyone Bahrain condemns Houthi attacks P6 Last update - 9:00 pm TDT | Manama Gaza conflict 13 May 2021 ahrain yesterday con- Bdemned in strongest terms the Houthi terrorist attack against Saudi Arabia intensifies with using ballistic missiles. The attacks, Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Individuals vaccinated statement said, are system- atic, deliberate and target rocket barrages the security and safety of citizens and residents. (First dose) (Second dose) Bahrain said it stands by Saudi Arabia in confronting the Houthi terrorist attacks. and air strikes The ministry commend- ed the vigilance of the coa- lition forces in intercepting and destroying the missiles and drones. The Kingdom called on the international communi- ty to condemn these terror- ist acts that violate interna- tional laws and norms. Musk decries bitcoin’s P5 ‘insane’ For peace, harmony energy use after Tesla payment His Majesty King, HRH Prince Salman perform Eid prayers U-turn mosques. Mosques across Sheikhs and clerics stressed • the commitment of all worshi- the Kingdom held pers to measures outlined by the Eid prayers National Medical Taskforce for BAHRAIN Combating the outbreak. Leadership Earlier this week, the Min- exchange• greetings istry of Justice, Islamic Affairs TOTAL TESTED and Endowments announced the opening of prayer areas and 4307946 TDT | Manama mosques to enable the citizens ACTIVE CASES and residents to perform Eid Al- is Majesty King Hamad Fitr prayers amid strict health 15432 bin Isa Al Khalifa, along measures to ensure the safety DEATHS Hwith HRH Prince Sal- and health of everyone. man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Celebrations were also muted 715 Crown Prince and Prime Min- worldwide, with governments ister, yesterday performed Eid having imposed restrictions to DISCHARGED Al-Fitr prayer marking the end contain the spread of the virus 179958 of the fasting month of Ramadan during Eid. and wishing Bahrain and all oth- NEW CASES er Arab and Islamic nations with Al Aqsa mosque 1816 an abundance of peace, progress Palestinian media reported and prosperity. His Majesty the King and HRH Prince Salman during Eid prayers that thousands offered their Eid CRITICAL Their Highnesses, senior Dr Sheikh Rashid spoke about Hamad, guide him on the right The worshippers extended prayers in Al Aqsa mosque. members of the royal family, the noble values of the Eid Al- path of success and bless him congratulations to HM the King, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti 166 and other officials took part in Fitr, also known as the Festival with abundant health and long praying to Allah the Almighty Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah the traditional rituals for Eid at of Breaking the Fast or Lesser life. He prayed for blessing Bah- to protect him and guide him Al-Sheikh had said that holding 210 fils (includes VAT) the Sakhir Palace Mosque with Eid, or simply Eid celebrated rain with security, safety, pro- on the path to carry on the pro- Eid prayer and sermon (khutba) HM the King. during the first three days of gress and prosperity and to save gress. three times, each for a differ- Dr Sheikh Rashid bin Muham- Shawwal, the 10th month of the the country from the epidemic. People across the Kingdom ent congregation, in countries mad Al-Hajri, the chairman of Islamic calendar. HM King Hamad then ex - also took part in Eid Al-Fitr where there are Muslim minor- the Sunni Endowments Council, He prayed to Allah the Al - changed greetings and good prayers wearing masks and ities, is permissible due to coro- held a sermon following prayers. mighty to protect HM King wishes with worshippers. observing social distancing in navirus restrictions. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 02 HM King, HRH Prince Salman, Royal family members during Eid prayers Eid prayers across Bahrain In pictures, people participating in Eid al-Fitr prayers wearing masks and ensuring social distancing as recommended by the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments announced the opening of prayer areas and mosques to enable the citizens and residents to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers amid strict health measures to ensure the safety and health of everyone. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 03 Ready to receive tourists BTEA announces preparedness of Bahrain to manage the influx of travellers during Eid Al-Fitr BTEA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Nasser Ali Qaedi Bab Al Bahrain has been located “Dare to try?” BTEA teases on an Instagram post in the heart of the capital, Manama, for more than 70 years. “What are your best memories of this Bahrain celebrates its beautiful mix-of a well protected place?” asks BTEA. green Mangrove forests In Tubli Bay, says BTEA. TDT | Manama riety of tourist and This image posted on BTEA Instagram account has the caption, brothers in the Gulf direct touch with “We create some places in the picture where you can spend ahrain is well prepared entertainment attrac- countries, especially in Bahraini tourist facilities, in- quality time at the weekend” to manage the influx of tions targeting family Saudi Arabia.” cluding hotels, restaurants, ca- “It paves the way for a new Btourists during Eid al-Fitr tourists. Fahd Causeway “They are all preparing to hold fes, entertainment destinations, phase for supporting the econ- armed with health protocols and Dr Nasser Ali Qaedi, the CEO authority, has earlier said the family meetings for which the and other facilities to ensure omy, hospitality, retail, logistics attractive programmes, Bahrain of the Bahrain Tourism and Ex- Kingdom is expecting a 2.9 bil- authority is preparing a grand they are ready to receive tour- and other sectors.” Tourism and Exhibitions Au- hibitions Authority, said there lion dollar boost from spending welcome by launching a light ists. “This is going to provide a thority said, as the Kingdom would be an increase in the vol- surge during Eid. show from the watchtower on “Adherence to health meas- positive boost to the economic continues to ease its COVID-19 ume of tourists reaching Bahrain Dr Ali Qaedi said the authority the King Fahd Causeway.” ures is also being checked to and investment sector of the restrictions. through various entry points, is also running a campaign with “We are also decorating some ensure tourists an enjoyable and Kingdom,” added Ali Qaedi. BTEA confirmed preparations mainly through the King Fahd the slogan “# We have you”, tar- of the main buildings in the safe stay.” He further affirmed BTEA is are ready to resume economic Causeway. geting visitors from Saudi Arabia streets of the Kingdom in red Dr Ali Qaedi said the staff of striving to boost the position of and tourism activities by adher- Bahrain has a travel corridors through Instagram and Twitter and green.” the BTEA are ready to receive, Bahrain as a preferred tourist ing strictly to COVID-19 preven- arrangement in place with GCC platforms (tourismbh). “Besides, the campaign slogan celebrate and provide top-class destination in the region. tive measures. and other nations to ensure vac- It focuses on tourism activities is displayed on billboards inside services to travellers. “We are finding appropriate Packages to stimulate family cination and recovery certifi- and offers available and new malls.” “The tourist arrivals also her- solutions to ensure the sustain- tourism focusing on Bahrain as cates for hassle-free ingress and tourism facilities that started The authority is also arrang- alds the resumption of activity in ability of the tourism sector in an ideal place for families in the egress for travellers. running during 2020. ing some shows, including at the tourism sector of Bahrain,” the Kingdom while taking into Gulf to spend their holidays is Khalid Najaibi, the first “The pandemic has hindered Bahrain Bay, from 17 to 23 May. the BTEA CEO said, adding that account the health and safety of already up. vice-chairman of the Bahrain direct communication between The Bahrain Tourism and this is a confidence booster for the visitor.” Bahrain, BTEA said, has a va- Chamber, board member of King people of Bahrain and their Exhibitions Authority is also in the tourism sector. Bahrain has a travel corridors arrangement in place with GCC and other nations to en- sure vaccination and recovery certificates for KNOW WHAT hassle-free ingress and egress for travellers. Khalifa Grand Park in Riffa has over 7,000 trees and 350 palms Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf, The park enjoys the Minister of Works, Mu - • nicipalities Affairs and Urban a one-kilometre long Planning, and officials of the walkway that runs Southern District Municipality through the unique said they inspect the park from landscape of Riffa time to time to keep it pristine. With a natural grass area of around 21,000 square meters, TDT | Manama the park grows palms and other trees in 10,000 square meters. halifa Grand Park, one of Around 3,000 square meters Kthe largest of its kind in the of the park is set aside for chil- Kingdom, is now open for two dren. As of now, there are 13 sites hours, from 5 am to 7 am, for designed for children inside the walkers.