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June 1-7, 2017 | Weekender many women and children,” said the government’s media centre, with health officials warning the toll could climb further. President Ashraf Ghani slammed the 13 die in Turkey attack as a “war crime”. Afghanistan’s intelligence agency blamed copter crash the Taliban-allied Haqqani Network for Istanbul, the attack. The Taliban -- currently in the hirteen Turkish soldiers midst of their annual “spring offensive” -- were killed yesterday when denied they were involved, while strongly aT military helicopter crashed condemning the blast. The insurgent group after hitting a high-voltage rarely claims responsibility for attacks that power line in the southeast of kill large numbers of civilians. the country, the army said. The AS532 Cougar helicopter crashed shortly after taking off Bahrain condemns attack from a base in Sirnak province ahrain yesterday strongly condemned bordering Iraq, killing all 13 the terror bombing in Kabul. Expressing onboard, it said in a statement. Bcondolences to the relatives of the victims “Our hero comrades in the and wishing the wounded a speedy recovery, helicopter fell as martyrs,” Afghan security forces at the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the army said. Initial findings site of the bomb attack in the Kingdom supported Afghanistan’s fight showed the crash was the result Kabul yesterday against terror and the measures taken to of an accident, the military maintain peace and security. statement said, adding that an investigation was underway. P 02 P 03 P 07 Soothing the ‘Plastic rice’ ‘Disgruntled’ troubled souls rumour spreads employee kills through two school art therapy staff in Saudi 2 Thursday, June 1, 2017

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JO3307_BFC_BAH_BOB_Centenary_Bonanza_Campaign_PressAd_DT_QP_180mmX128mm.indd 1 5/25/17 3:47 PM Thursday, June 1, 2017 3 Man gets 5 years for ‘Plastic rice’ illegal fundraising DT News Network had ordered to refer the [email protected] defendant to the court Bahraini man received a after interrogating him. Afive-year imprisonment The accused It was revealed in the trial rumour sentence yesterday for illegal that the man had raised the fundraising. used cash funds to finance a show that The accused used the insults the companions of amounts raised in Bahrain to raised in Prophet Muhammad (Peace finance two TV channels that Bahrain to Be Upon Him) and was spreads air sectarian content from planned to be aired on both Iraq and the UK. finance TV channels. This was revealed yesterday Stamps, receipts and other Mohammed Zafran/DTNN in the High Criminal Court, channels that evidences were found in the [email protected] which sentenced the man to defendant’s possession, in five years of imprisonment air sectarian addition to other electronic Manama and to pay a fine of BD5,000. devices which he confessed umours of ‘plastic rice’, The accused was charged content that he used to communicate which has been doing the with illegal fundraising, with both channels and roundsR in the UAE for the money laundry and insulting by infamous Kuwaiti cleric spread the abusive and past few weeks, have popped a sect and a person considered Yasser Al Habib who got his sectarian content. up in Bahrain as well. an idol for it. citizenship revoked by the Investigations also showed According to rumour mills, Court files showed that Kuwaiti authorities in the that the defendant had used rice adulterated with plastic the accused raised funds mid-2000s for insulting the several means to hide the was being sold in Dubai here to support Fadak and Sunni sect and is currently source of the money he had markets. Reportedly, some Sawt Al Itra TV channels. seeking asylum in London. collected and to send abroad of the top brands of rice The channels were founded The Public Prosecution anonymously. and wheat have been using adulterated rice in order to cut costs and increase the profit margin. Now, similar rumours have been spreading in Bahrain since yesterday as a video taken by a group of Indian expatriates claiming to expose the adulterated rice went viral. In the video shot in Sitra, the group of men attempted to A screengrab of the video which went viral on social media expose the so-called plastic Whether such rice is produced during cooking or adding any rice by rolling it into a ball and in China and whether it is materials such as butter or throwing it on the floor. As exported to other countries oil, which will easily turn into the ball of rice hits the floor, it has never been officially a plastic mass by heat. The is seen bouncing, according to verified. Municipality therefore urges the men it bounced because of Dubai authorities recently consumers not to spread the plastic present in the rice. rejected the rumours. misleading and unrealistic “We bought this from a “Reports like these are issued rumours,” the official said. restaurant in Sitra, we were from time to time to question However, Bahraini about to eat breakfast and the safety of food available authorities are yet to we noticed how the rice felt in the Emirate’s markets. comment on the videos. strange,” the man said. All types of rice available in When contacted, a Health The video went viral on Dubai markets are natural. Ministry official said that social media and residents Though high or low quality it is not the ministry’s have been warning to boycott types of rice are available; responsibility while a Ministry these brands. These rumours they are within the approved of Industry, Commerce and are based on another rumour specifications,” a Dubai Tourism representative said which has been spreading government official said. that residents can contact since 2011 which claimed “There is no plastic rice in its consumer protection that a Chinese factory has our markets. If it is there, it is directorate if any such been manufacturing fake rice. easy to detect by sensing it or violations are found. Accident reports to go online DT News Network the General Directorate of to document rights and [email protected] Traffic to enhance traffic liabilities of those involved in services through the utilisation the accident and immediately Manama of modern technology, the release the traffic report.” raffic accident reports will department announced on “The move is part of the soon go online, thanks to Wednesday equipping its recent announcement of the aT new technology announced patrols with the latest traffic General Director of Traffic yesterday by the General safety devices to directly deal to enhance mechanisms of Directorate of Traffic. with accidents electronically,” issuing traffic accident report, “In a step to move forwards a statement issued here through equipping traffic men towards the implementation yesterday by the directorate with I-pads with software that of development and read. link to insurance companies modernisation strategy The directorate said, “This to send the e-reports to them launched by Interior Minister modern technology depends to speed up methods of Lieutenant General Shaikh on navigation system and fast tackling traffic accidents,” the Rolex Boutique - Bahrain City Centre Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa deployment of traffic patrols to General directorate of Traffic and within the approach of the accident scene, in addition added. 4 Thursday, June 1, 2017

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The tell-tale signs have already Ali Al Khalifa against the Society. Society Law that bans association or many people begin smoking when they are in their been discussed in this article so it’s necessary that the The minister said that the Society cooperation with any political society that high school and are completely dependent on it habit does not start, especially among your young has committed violations that harm doesn’t respect the principles and articles when they reach adulthood. Some have attempted ones. This addiction is a tough battle to get into but the principle of respecting the rule of of the constitution or the premises of the to stop, however they have come back to cigarettes help is available. law, support terrorism and support for political regime in the Kingdom,” it was since smoking is such a solid enslavement. It is an • The first step of-course is that you realizing that those convicted of inciting, promoting clarified in the statement. inclination that is exceptionally hard to break. If one you need help. Nothing can help more than this self- and practicing violence, in addition to The ministry revealed that Waad wonders how it starts, there are many reasons. realization to help your-self. Once that’s done the promoting changing the country’s political announced a solidarity statement with rest gets easier. system by force. other societies that it rejected the 2002 How It Starts • Choose a method to follow and stick to it. Set “The High Civil Court ordered the Constitution as illegitimate. In youngsters there are three main reasons that can milestones so you can check for yourself how far dissolution of the National Democratic “This attitude is in breach of Article be cited: - to look mature, to impress or imitate their you’ve come. Be it cutting down on the number of Action Society (Waad) and the liquidation 6 of the Political Society Law that calls friends and to experiment. times you smoke daily or avoiding it completely, of its assets,” a statement issued by the for complying with the principles of • Since high school students see more established stick to your method you have chosen at all cost! Try ministry said. Waad had issued statements the National Action Charter and the individuals close to them smoking, particularly their not to fall into temptation when you are doing such earlier this year, glorifying three cop killers Constitution and respect for the rule of parents and relatives, they smoke to act more grown-up. a good job. who were executed in January. law,” the ministry stressed.The ministry • In the event that their companions or • Realize that there are alternatives to help you The ministry explained in its statement, said that the arguments presented by acquaintances smoke, they may feel forced into with this. Using E-cigarettes while trying to quit “The court said that Waad used on its Waad in its defence could not constitute doing likewise to be acknowledged. is known to be helpful to the process. Also there official online account the term “Martyrs a valid explanation for its attitudes and • The last reason is the excitement of exploring as other forms of nicotine that can also curb the of the Nations” to refer to criminals breach of the law, particularly in light of different opportunities regarding something that is addiction such as nicotine gum or patches this is sentenced to death after they targeted the terror incidents that hit Bahrain. prohibited. known as Nicotine Replacement Therapy. police officers with explosive devices, “The Society, as a popular national Among adults on the other hand the reasons are • Finally, make sure you understand when it resulting in three officers losing their lives. organisation, was supposed to help protect different. Mostly it’s seen as an escape route, to avoid is time to seek out professional help. If deemed The term is a violation of Article Six of the the security of the Kingdom within a stress they face from different scenarios be it from necessary it’s always handy to have an expert on Political Society Law that stipulates that spirit of national unity and social peace the career space, their family environment or simply board to help you quit smoking. societies must protect the independence as stipulated in the Constitution and the because they have no choice as it is an addiction. Be Well saying no to tobacco is not just beneficial and security of the Kingdom and its law, and not to praise criminals who had it young or old, it’s a habit that needs to stop. They to your health but to your wallet as well as your national unity and reject all forms of carried out terror attacks or to support mean it quite intensely when it is advertised that time. It relieves you of the burden of unnecessarily violence.” political societies that harmed the state’s ‘Smoking Kills.’ So why are we blatantly ignoring all spending money on something that can potentially “Waad also expressed its solidarity with public interests as confirmed by a court of the warning signs? kill you. In addition, all that free time you at this Al Wefaq National Islamic Society which law,” the ministry’s statement mentioned. moment have from not having to take those 10 was dissolved per a court ruling in 2016 “Waad has deviated off the normal How It Affects You (and Others) minute cigarette breaks can efficiently be used to do after it was found guilty of questioning the course of political activities by issuing There are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes. 51 of something more productive. We can see now why Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain statements and declarations that were them are known to be carcinogenic. A carcinogen is WHO has seen Tobacco as a threat to development and adopting deviant political activities, likely to harm public interests, undermine something that causes cancer. Chemicals in cigarettes right? inciting violence and illegal rallies and security and stability. The society also sit-ins likely to cause sectarian sedition in failed to recognise the Constitution and (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) the country. This alignment is in breach thus violated the articles of the Political of Clause 4 of Article 7 of the Political Society law,” the ministry added. Major airport road closed DT News Network construction works on the new at optimised operational efficiency, Manama passenger terminal building, part increasing its capacity to more than ahrain Airport Company (BAC), of ongoing efforts to modernise the 14 million passengers a year by the operator and managing body airport, will continue until the end of 2018, which is an increase of 50%, Bof Bahrain International Airport (BIA), this major project. in line with the projected passenger has advised the public of potential There will be three alternative routes demand and aviation trends in the traffic delays which may arise from to the terminal building and parking region. the closure of Road 2403, which leads lots during the closure of Road 2403. BAC is the authority responsible to the airport from Arad Highway. The first route is from Busaiteen area for enhancing BIA and increasing the The closure, beginning 2 nd June heading towards BIA through Airport airport’s contribution 2017, was earlier announced by the Avenue; the second goes through Arad to the local economy in line with Ministry of Transportation and Highway, reaching the Falcon junction Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. In Telecommunications, in coordination on its way to Khalifa Al-Kabeer its operational role, BAC is responsible with BAC, the Ministry of Works, Highway, and the third comes from for elevating the airport’s operations, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Hidd area, leading to Falcon Junction on infrastructure and services. This is set Planning’s Roads Directorate, and its way to Khalifa Al-Kabeer Highway. to improve BIA’s capabilities and cater the Ministry of Interior’s General Upon completion, the new terminal to the growing number of passengers Directorate of Traffic. The redirection building will expand the airport’s as well as the changing demands of of traffic, which accommodates services and commercial offerings stakeholders. 4 Thursday, June 1, 2017 Thursday, June 1, 2017 5 and cigarette smoke are known to cause not only cancer but also other serious health problems. Many Waad dissolved, By Invitation of the chemicals are poisonous. It’s not just the ones who smoke who are harmed it’s also the dear one’s around you. The people who inhale the smoke that you exhale, known as passive smoking, can cause vast damages to them. Smoking assets liquidated Leah Liz Jacob can diminish your profitability at work, in addition to every one of those potential medical complexities DT News Network King connected to smoking such as coronary illness, [email protected] The judicial authorities’ diabetes and reduced immune capacity. n opposition Society was dissolved order followed a SAY NO TO TOBACCO! Taking in second hand smoke — regardless of Ayesterday for violating the Kingdom’s whether it’s from a neighbor’s lit cigarette or from laws and regulations, almost one year complaint lodged by ay 31st has been declared as the ‘World a cigarette outside your window—has appeared to after another Society was permanently Justice, Islamic Affairs No Tobacco Day’ by the World Health effectively affect the cardiovascular arrangement of shutdown for similar reasons. MOrganisation (WHO). The need for such a day is people around the smoke. After some time, passive This came as the judicial authorities and Endowments very important these days as around 7 million people smoking incurs significant injury on individuals’ in the Kingdom yesterday ordered to Minister Shaikh Khalid hails are killed annually due to tobacco use, listing it as lungs and has been found to build the risk of stroke dissolve the National Democratic Action the one of the leading cause of preventable illness by 20-30% to those exposed to it. Society (Waad) and liquidate its assets. bin Ali Al Khalifa and death. The theme WHO has taken up this The order followed a complaint against Waad year is “Tobacco - A threat to Development” and How to Stop lodged by Justice, Islamic Affairs and Jordan tobacco has indeed become a hindrance to one’s Ever heard prevention is better than cure? It couldn’t Endowments Minister Shaikh Khalid bin health, economic stability and development. A great be truer for this case. The tell-tale signs have already Ali Al Khalifa against the Society. Society Law that bans association or many people begin smoking when they are in their been discussed in this article so it’s necessary that the The minister said that the Society cooperation with any political society that high school and are completely dependent on it habit does not start, especially among your young has committed violations that harm doesn’t respect the principles and articles when they reach adulthood. Some have attempted ones. This addiction is a tough battle to get into but the principle of respecting the rule of of the constitution or the premises of the to stop, however they have come back to cigarettes help is available. law, support terrorism and support for political regime in the Kingdom,” it was HM King with Jordanian Minister since smoking is such a solid enslavement. 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Also there official online account the term “Martyrs a valid explanation for its attitudes and Minister of Foreign Affairs and steadfast stances, led by King “Jordan always supports the • The last reason is the excitement of exploring as other forms of nicotine that can also curb the of the Nations” to refer to criminals breach of the law, particularly in light of Expatriates Aymen Al-Safadi, who Abdulla II, towards Bahrain, as Kingdom of Bahrain” he said, different opportunities regarding something that is addiction such as nicotine gum or patches this is sentenced to death after they targeted the terror incidents that hit Bahrain. conveyed greetings to HM the well as its crucial role in defending hailing strong relations binding prohibited. known as Nicotine Replacement Therapy. police officers with explosive devices, “The Society, as a popular national King from King Abdulla II ibn Arab and Islamic causes and the two countries. He commended Among adults on the other hand the reasons are • Finally, make sure you understand when it resulting in three officers losing their lives. organisation, was supposed to help protect Al-Hussain of Jordan, who wished contribution to regional and Bahrain’s stances and honourable different. Mostly it’s seen as an escape route, to avoid is time to seek out professional help. If deemed The term is a violation of Article Six of the the security of the Kingdom within a Bahrain and its people further international security and stability. role in support pan-Arab action. stress they face from different scenarios be it from necessary it’s always handy to have an expert on Political Society Law that stipulates that spirit of national unity and social peace the career space, their family environment or simply board to help you quit smoking. societies must protect the independence as stipulated in the Constitution and the because they have no choice as it is an addiction. Be Well saying no to tobacco is not just beneficial and security of the Kingdom and its law, and not to praise criminals who had it young or old, it’s a habit that needs to stop. They to your health but to your wallet as well as your national unity and reject all forms of carried out terror attacks or to support Music benefits autistic mean it quite intensely when it is advertised that time. It relieves you of the burden of unnecessarily violence.” political societies that harmed the state’s ‘Smoking Kills.’ So why are we blatantly ignoring all spending money on something that can potentially “Waad also expressed its solidarity with public interests as confirmed by a court of the warning signs? kill you. In addition, all that free time you at this Al Wefaq National Islamic Society which law,” the ministry’s statement mentioned. moment have from not having to take those 10 was dissolved per a court ruling in 2016 “Waad has deviated off the normal children, says AGU study How It Affects You (and Others) minute cigarette breaks can efficiently be used to do after it was found guilty of questioning the course of political activities by issuing There are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes. 51 of something more productive. We can see now why Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain statements and declarations that were them are known to be carcinogenic. A carcinogen is WHO has seen Tobacco as a threat to development and adopting deviant political activities, likely to harm public interests, undermine something that causes cancer. Chemicals in cigarettes right? inciting violence and illegal rallies and security and stability. The society also sit-ins likely to cause sectarian sedition in failed to recognise the Constitution and (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) the country. This alignment is in breach thus violated the articles of the Political of Clause 4 of Article 7 of the Political Society law,” the ministry added. Major airport road closed DT News Network construction works on the new at optimised operational efficiency, Abdullah Abdul-Aziz Ghareeb with AGU team Manama passenger terminal building, part increasing its capacity to more than ahrain Airport Company (BAC), of ongoing efforts to modernise the 14 million passengers a year by DT News Network children between 6-12 years old disorder, which is compatible the operator and managing body airport, will continue until the end of 2018, which is an increase of 50%, Manama from Autistic Behaviour School for with their characteristics from the Bof Bahrain International Airport (BIA), this major project. in line with the projected passenger musical programme has Boys in Kuwait. Ministry of Education. has advised the public of potential There will be three alternative routes demand and aviation trends in the revealed its ability to improve The children were put in two It also recommended using traffic delays which may arise from to the terminal building and parking region. A the closure of Road 2403, which leads lots during the closure of Road 2403. BAC is the authority responsible children’s with autism spectrum groups, where one of the groups experimental programmes based to the airport from Arad Highway. The first route is from Busaiteen area for enhancing BIA and increasing the disorder social interaction in is experimental and the other is on visual stimuli to develop social The closure, beginning 2 nd June heading towards BIA through Airport airport’s contribution Kuwait. This was revealed in a a control group. The research interaction in autism centres, as 2017, was earlier announced by the Avenue; the second goes through Arad to the local economy in line with study done by researcher Abdullah instruments consisted of the well as using diverse strategies Ministry of Transportation and Highway, reaching the Falcon junction Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. In Abdul-Aziz Ghareeb as part of the social interaction scale and a in teaching children with autism Telecommunications, in coordination on its way to Khalifa Al-Kabeer its operational role, BAC is responsible requirements to obtain a Master’s programme for social interaction spectrum disorder the skill of social with BAC, the Ministry of Works, Highway, and the third comes from for elevating the airport’s operations, degree in Autism from the College improvement. interaction. Municipalities Affairs and Urban Hidd area, leading to Falcon Junction on infrastructure and services. This is set of Graduate Studies at the Arabian The results showed that the The study also called for Planning’s Roads Directorate, and its way to Khalifa Al-Kabeer Highway. to improve BIA’s capabilities and cater Gulf University (AGU). programme can improve children’s coordination between the special the Ministry of Interior’s General Upon completion, the new terminal to the growing number of passengers The study was aimed at with autism spectrum disorder education schools administration Directorate of Traffic. The redirection building will expand the airport’s as well as the changing demands of identifying what extent the musical social interaction. Based on that, and the College of Musical of traffic, which accommodates services and commercial offerings stakeholders. programme can improve children’s the study recommended the Education to establish musical with autism spectrum disorder preparation of a social interactive education programmes for social interaction. The researcher musical programme for the group children with autism spectrum has tested the programme on 12 of people with autism spectrum disorder. 6 Thursday, June1, 2017 4 Egypt soldiers killed in Western Desert blast Cairo When land forces combed Turkey says US hree army officers and a the area, an explosives vest soldier were killed in an went off as the officers “dealt” explosionT in Egypt’s Western with items left behind by the Desert yesterday after a clash militants, killing the three with militants, the military said. officers and the conscript. The incident comes days The incident took place after Islamic State group near the town of El-Bawiti, arming of Kurdish jihadists gunned down east of the site of Friday’s 29 Christians in an attack attack on the Christians who southwest of the capital. had been on their way to a The army said air strikes monastery. hit “terrorists” who had been That attack prompted detected in the Western Egypt to launch air strikes on Desert, destroying two of what it called jihadist “camps” militia dangerous their vehicles. in neighbouring Libya. x New protests shake Morocco’s north

Demonstrators in Al-Hoceima Al-Hoceima wider movement demanding housands staged more development in the demonstrations for a fifth region and railing against nightT running in northern corruption, repression and Morocco to demand the unemployment. release of the leader of Nasser Zefzafi, who has a months-long protest emerged as the head of movement in the neglected the grassroots Al-Hirak Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (R) welcomes Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Rif region. al-Shaabi, or “Popular Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karl Erjavec (L) at his official residence in Ankara yesterday The region has been Movement”, was arrested on shaken by social unrest since Monday after three days on Ankara MGK statement read without AK-47s and small-calibre jihadists in Syria, thus causing the death in October of the run. urkey has warned that the naming the United States, machine guns, Pentagon tensions between the NATO fishmonger Mouhcine Fikri, On Tuesday night, US arming of a Kurdish following a meeting chaired spokesman Major Adrian allies. 31, who was crushed in a shouting slogans such as “We militiaT force, deemed a terror by President Recep Tayyip Rankine-Galloway said. The US’ weapons transfers rubbish truck in the fishing are all Zefzafi” and “dignity group by Ankara, was an Erdogan. Turkey views the YPG as began ahead of an upcoming port of Al-Hoceima as he for the Rif”, the protesters “extremely dangerous” move, The Pentagon on Tuesday a “terror group” linked to offensive to recapture Raqa, the protested against the seizure took to the streets of central and urged Washington to said it had begun to transfer Kurdistan Workers’ Party last major IS bastion in Syria. of swordfish caught out of Hoceima after breaking the reverse its “mistake”. small arms and vehicles to the (PKK) separatists, who have The SDF have now advanced season. dawn-to-dusk Muslim fast of “Such steps are extremely Kurdish elements of the Syrian waged an insurgency since to within a few miles of Initial protests triggered a Ramadan. dangerous for Syria’s unity and Democratic Forces, a Kurdish- 1984 that has killed more than Raqa on several fronts, and territorial integrity,” Foreign Syrian Arab alliance fighting 40,000 people inside Turkey this month captured the Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu the Islamic State group and But Washington believes strategic town of Tabqa and said, after the United States containing YPG fighters. the YPG is the most effective an adjacent dam from the began providing small arms to The weapons include fighting force against IS jihadists. (AFP) 13 soldiers die in helicopter crash the Kurdish fighters. “If we are looking for in Turkey’s southeast: Army stability in Syria, we should German, Turkish ministers to meet over airbase row Istanbul army said. row back from those mistakes,” Istanbul The airbase in southern three-million-strong ethnic hirteen soldiers were Initial findings showed he told a press conference with ermany’s Foreign Turkey has been at the Turkish population, the legacy killed yesterday when it was an accident, said Slovenian counterpart Karl Minister Sigmar Gabriel centre of a bilateral row of a massive “guest worker” aT helicopter crashed in the army, adding that an Erjavec. Gwill fly to Turkey for talks since Ankara earlier this programme in the 1960s and southeast Turkey after hitting investigation was underway. In a statement yesterday, next week over the thorny month blocked a visit there 1970s. a high-voltage power line, the Turkey’s chief of staff, Turkey’s top National issue of access to the Incirlik by German parliamentarians However, ties between army said. General Hulusi Akar, Security Council (MGK) said military air base near Syria, his to the base which is used by the NATO allies have been The Cougar helicopter travelled to the region to US support for the Kurdish Turkish counterpart Mevlut the international coalition strained especially since a crashed shortly after taking carry out an inspection, the Peoples’ Protection Units Cavusoglu said Tuesday. fighting the Islamic State failed coup in Turkey last off from a base in Sirnak state-run Anadolu news (YPG) ran counter to the spirit “We will discuss the group. year, and have worsened over province bordering Iraq, agency reported. of alliance. question of Incirlik,” The relationship with multiple issues including killing all 13 onboard, it said In a separate statement, “The policy of backing PKK/ Cavusoglu told a televised Turkey is one of Germany’s a referendum campaign to in a statement. the local governor’s office PYD-YPG terror organisation press conference of the most important outside expand President Recep “Our hero comrades in the said rescue teams had been does not bode well with meeting planned for Monday. Europe, in part due to its Tayyip Erdogan’s powers. helicopter fell as martrys,” the dispatched to the scene. friendship and alliance,” the Thursday, June 1, 2017 7 ‘Disgruntled’ employee kills two school

The main entrance of the staff in Saudi Kingdom school in Riyadh Riyadh Police were hunting a Maiman gave no further the employees,” said the source “There has been a shooting Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman “disgruntled” ex-employee suspect of Iraqi origin, a details of the victims or who asked not to be identified at Kingdom School in Riyadh,” of Kingdom Holding Co. of a Saudi private school security source said, describing suspect but called the gunman because a formal statement the US embassy said in a whose diversified investments Ashot dead two staff members the suspect as a teacher. “disgruntled”. would come later from Riyadh Twitter post, urging people to include Citigroup and Time and injured a third yesterday, The man “who was The security source police. avoid the area. Warner. the school’s chairman dismissed from the school identified the victims as a Saudi Investigators were treating “School (is) closed, Since 2014 the Islamic said, but no children were four years ago on the basis of and a person of Palestinian the case as a criminal matter no children present,” it State group has claimed present. anger issues and an unstable heritage. and “not a terrorist incident,” added. bombings and shootings that The rare shooting happened personality” opened fire at the “A teacher took a gun and the source said. Most schools in Saudi Arabia killed dozens in Saudi Arabia, at Kingdom School, which is administration offices, Talal Al then he went to the school Saudi media spoke of are on holiday. targeting minority Shiites owned by billionaire Prince Maiman, the school chairman, room and he killed the assistant “disagreements” between the Kingdom School is part and members of the security Alwaleed bin Talal. said in a statement. school principal and one of suspect and victims. of a group owned by Prince forces. (AFP) Kuwait court condemns seven to death for rape Kuwait City Kuwaiti appeals court yesterday sentenced Aseven young men to death for the abduction and rape of a disabled 13-year-old boy, the victim’s lawyer said. Ibrahim al-Bathani said that the court overturned a 10-year jail term handed in April by a lower court against the seven accused. He said the seven defendants, aged 18-23, abducted the victim in September last year to a chalet where they sexually assaulted him. Representational image The victim is a Kuwaiti citizen suffering from partial mental disability, the lawyer stateless person, filmed part of on the phones of some of the said. the rape and threatened to post defendants. “This is a historic verdict,” it on social media if the boy The ruling is not final as the Bathani said. spoke of his ordeal, Bathani case must go to the Kuwaiti The convicts, four Kuwaitis, said. supreme court whose verdicts a Yemeni, an Iraqi and a Prosecutors found the videos are final. Saudi King earns more retweets than Trump: study

Geneva most retweets is Saudi Arabia’s -- April 2016 to May 20 of this onald Trump may be King Salman, according the year. lighting up Twitter with latest “Twiplomacy” study by But those 10 tweets were Dstrange new words and attacks communications firm Burson- each retweeted more than on allies but in the battle for Martsteller. 147,000 times on average, most attention per tweet the In terms of output, there is dwarfing Trump’s 13,100 US president is losing. no contest: the Saudi king only average retweets per tweet, said The world leader whose tweeted 10 times during the the study, the sixth of its kind original tweets generate the period covered by the study by Burson-Martsteller. 8 BUSINESS Thursday, June 1, 2017 Gergaoon $400m ABG Sukuk celebration issue oversubscribed DT News Network Al Baraka Banking Group Manama (B.S.C) is licensed as an l Baraka Banking Group Islamic wholesale bank by (ABG), the Bahrain- the Central Bank of Bahrain, Abased leading Islamic banking listed on Bahrain Bourse group, has successfully and Nasdaq Dubai stock completed its US$400 exchanges. It is a leading million first Islamic Sukuk international Islamic banking DT News Network issue. group providing its unique Manama The issue was well-received services in countries with a he joint committee of in the GCC, Asian and population totaling around Bahrain Chamber of European markets, and was one billion. It is jointly rated CommerceT and Industry five times oversubscribed, BBB+ (long term) / A3 (short (BCCI) and the Ministry of receiving subscriptions of term) on the international Labour and Social Development US$ 1.6 billion against the scale and A+ (bh) (long is organizing a mid-Ramadan initial requirement of US$ 300 term) / A2 (bh) (short term) night’s celebration (Gergaoon) million. As a result of the high on the national by Islamic on 4 June at 9:00 p.m. at Gate subscription, it was decided International Rating Agency 10 Seef Mall-Manama. BCCI to raise the issue size from and Dagong Global Credit board member Deema Al US$ 300 million to US$ 400 Rating Company Limited, Haddad has underlined the million. The Sukuk issue is an and by Standard and Poor’s importance of preserving Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Officials of ABG and Standard Chartered Bank during a photocall at BB+ (long term) / B (short the cultural heritage of the Sukuk that is compliant with Capital, Noor Bank, QInvest is the first ever Tier 1 Sukuk financial markets as a result term). region and extended an open Basel III as per the Central and Standard issuance from the Kingdom of its strong track record, its Al Baraka offers retail, invitation to the public and Bank of Bahrain rules. and the first of its kind in strong financial, technical corporate, treasury and the children to attend this The Sukuk structure is a Chartered Bank terms of size to be issued by a and human resources, investment banking services, traditional celebration. Sharia compliant Mudaraba, Commenting on this private sector institution from and its broad geographic strictly in accordance with with a profit rate for an initial transaction, Adnan Ahmed Bahrain. This confirms the network.” the principles of the Islamic 5-year term set at an expected Yousif, Member of the Board strong banking and finance Adnan Ahmed Yousif Shari’a. The authorized return of 7.875% p.a., with of Directors and President reputation and the prestigious thanked the supervisory capital of Al Baraka is US$ Android 5 year resets thereafter. The and Chief Executive of Al position of the Bahrain authorities in the Kingdom 1.5 billion, while total equity issue will be listed on the Irish Baraka Banking Group, said: Financial Center as well as of Bahrain, in particular the is at about US$ 2 billion. Stock Exchange plc. “As part of our strategy to the confidence international Central Bank of Bahrain, as The Group has a wide software Standard Chartered Bank expand our capital base, to markets have in it.” well as the global coordinator geographical presence in the was appointed as the Global grow in our existing and new He added: “All indicators of the issue, Standard form of subsidiary banking creator Coordinator and the Joint markets and to strengthen the confirm once again the Chartered Bank, the Joint units and representative Lead Manager syndicate business of our banking units, prestigious position and Lead Managers’ syndicate offices in fifteen countries, unveils comprised of Bank ABC, we successfully completed outstanding reputation of and all institutions, banks and which in turn provide their Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, the first Sukuk issuance of Al Al Baraka Banking Group investors who participated in services through over 700 Emirates NBD Capital, KFH Baraka Banking Group, which in regional and global the subscription. branches. ‘Essential’ phone San Francisco BDO Consulting authorized BIM Sponsor creator of the Android software powering DT News Network Asmartphones around Manama the world steps into the ahrain Bourse (BHB) hardware market with has authorized the a handset that promises Bappointment of BDO to tackle the clutter, Consulting as a specialised complexity and rapid advisory firm (sponsor) obsolescence of current operating within the Bahrain devices. Investment Market (BIM). Andy Rubin said in The agreement was signed an online post that he is by the Bahrain Bourse Chief issuing a high-quality Executive Shaikh Khalifa bin phone called Essential Ebrahim Al Khalifa and BDO that includes accessories Chairman Jawad Habib in the such as a 360-camera presence of BDO Bahrain CEO that can be attached Ali Jawad and Partner, Arshad magnetically. Gadit. Officials during the signing ceremony “For all the good The agreement with BDO advisory services in multiple ecosystem is not only essential advisory firms, KPMG and Consulting is led by 7 partners Android has done to Consulting has added one more sectors and the implementation for driving private sector Keypoint. with a multi-sector focus. help bring technology key partner to the cornerstone of globally accepted standards growth, but also an important Established in 1980, BDO BDO Chairman Jawad Habib to nearly everyone, it has of support that BIM offers for financial auditing determining factor for foreign Consulting is a member of said, “We are looking forward also helped create this businesses and enterprise and reporting statements investors when considering BDO International Limited to using our international weird new world where investors looking to establish as mandated by the where to invest.” and forms part of the expertise and network with people are forced to fight and grow their presence in the BIM. Bahrain Investment international BDO network. our local presence to provide with the very technology region. Bahrain Bourse Chief Market’s partnership with BDO’s global network extends support and key advisory that was supposed to In addition to access to Executive Shaikh Khalifa bin BDO Consulting follows across 158 countries, with over services for companies simplify their lives,” he capital, listed companies Ebrahim Al Khalifa noted, similar tie-ups earlier this year 67,000 people working out of wishing to be listed within the said. (AFP) will benefit from specialized “A diverse and supportive with well-known specialized more than 1,400 offices. BDO BIM.” Thursday, June 1, 2017 BUSINESS 9 A handbag? For $380k, it’s yours Continental partners with Baidu on connected cars “It makes sense to continue Hong Kong Frankfurt TTIP negotiations and to diamond-encrusted crocodile-skin Hermes handbag with erman car parts supplier Continental and Chinese internet work towards a solution that white gold details has broken the record for the world’s giant Baidu will collaborate on technology for self-driving Amost expensive ever sold at auction, Gand connected cars, the two firms increases overall fetching nearly US$380,000 at a said. trade while Hong Kong sale. “Both partners intend to develop reducing our The rare Himalaya Niloticus technologies, products and trade deficit,” Crocodile Diamond Birkin 30 business models for automated went to an unknown phone bidder driving, connected vehicles and Wilbur Ross for HK$2.94 million after intense intelligent mobility services,” the bidding, the auction house said. company said in a statement, US Commerce Secretary Batelco launches service management

Increasing online sales is the primary goal of countless businesses, large and small alike. Whether you run a mom-and-pop retail business centre, ICT Lab or work for a vast ecommerce giant like Amazon, increasing sales DT News Network through online channels is a little like bowling a strike – it looks a lot Manama easier than it actually is. atelco launched a new Service Management BCentre (SMC) and ICT Lab, at Choose one main goal to focus on, such as improving its headquarters in Hamala. your conversion rate or increasing traffic. It was opened by Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna Al Hashemi at a ceremony Pay for the right things attended by Batelco senior While many resources and tools are available for free executives, and SMC and ICT (WordPress, plug-ins), there are definitely some things Lab staff. you shouldn’t skimp on. Be prepared to pay for graphic Batelco’s SMC is a state-of- design, a project manager who knows how to drive things the-art facility designed and forward, and a website design company that understands developed around the needs of your goal, can work within your budget, and has a proven enterprise customers. track record of delivering on time and on budget. The Centre handles end- to-end support for business Faster is Better customers from design Have you tried your site from a smartphone lately? If you have time and delivery of services and to sip your latte while waiting for it to load, it’s too slow. Have your solutions to efficient fault Muna Al Hashemi taking a tour of SMC web team look at the platform they are using and see how they can handling, centered around the experienced engineers are on the demands of our enterprise improve the speed. remote team working closely hand to answer any questions customers,” Al Hashemi with the NOC (Network and provide businesses with said. Operations Centre). advice on the best solutions for Batelco’s new facility will The new ICT Lab, the only their requirements. further enhance Batelco’s If you are selling, make one of its kind in the Kingdom Al Hashemi said that Batelco position in the market as an sure you are taking visi- Optimize has been created to build and has invested heavily to bring ICT Solutions provider and tors down a sales funnel. Plan for mobile shoppers - test communications solutions its vision for a fully integrated demonstrate the Company’s In other words, guide your site needs to be able to ahead of their roll-out to service centre and development capability in delivering them to the parts of re-size based on the device customers, further enhancing lab to reality. customised integrated the site where they of the visitor. Add more vis- the strength of the fully “Having end-to-end delivery solutions to meet customers’ can purchase where ual content for people view- integrated services for Batelco’s and support under one roof demands. they won’t get dis- ing on the go. Make sure all enterprise customers. with the added benefit of having To arrange a visit to the tracted by lots of shiny buttons and calls to action Business customers are a huge team of skilled Batelco SMC, business customers may objects on the site that are “tap-friendly.” welcome to visit the new personnel on-site meets our contact their dedicated account don’t lead to getting out SMC and ICT Lab where strategic needs and surpasses manager. their credit card. BASF PAME wins Special Recognition Award Offer Free Shipping Research shows this is the number one thing that con- vinces visitors to buy. Think about Amazon and Zappos. It works. Do the numbers to see how you can make it fit with your business model. Focus on SEO Invest in more content and the right content. Video ranks higher than text in search engines and it has more a BASF Plastics Additives Middle East (PAME) has won ‘Special Recognition Award’ long-term effect on SEO. during BASF’s European Safety Champions Award ceremony and Global Safety Days (forbes) held in Antwerp, Belgium. 10 BUSINESS Thursday, June 1, 2017 Ezdan spooks Qatar; Dana jumps COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL

AUSTRALIA 0.2881 0.2857 Dubai Abu Dhabi Bank retreated BANGLADESH 0.00491 0.00469 sharp drop in property 3.7pc, its biggest single-day CANADA 0.2862 0.2831 developer Ezdan Holding decline since it was formed by Closing Bell DENMARK 0.0599 Arippled across Qatar’s stock a merger on April 1. EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 Saudi Arabia was unchanged at 6,871 points. EURO 0.4294 0.4273 market yesterday while profit- The Dubai index was taking in blue chips dragged almost flat as 12 shares gained HONGKONG 0.04980 0.04940 Dubai edged down 0.03pc to 3,339 points. INDIA 0.00587 0.00592 Abu Dhabi lower, although ground and 19 declined. Small Dana Gas jumped on hopes for and mid-sized companies INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002897 Abu Dhabi lost 1.7pc to 4,427 points. IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 payments from the Kurdistan generally outperformed again, IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 Regional Government with Islamic Arab Insurance Qatar fell 1.6pc to 9,901 points. JAPAN 0.00356 0.003490 (KRG). jumping 6.0pc.

JORDAN 0.5350 0.5351 Shares in Ezdan, Qatar’s In Saudi Arabia, large-cap Egypt rose 0.8pc to 13,340 points. KOREA 0.00038760 largest listed developer, banks outperformed with KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 tumbled by a further 9.3 per Banque Saudi Fransi adding Kuwait added 0.9pc to 6,785 points. MALAYSIA 0.0902 0.0902 cent. They have plunged since 2.6pc. The Saudi index was NEW ZEALAND 0.2722 0.2723 the end of last week, when flat. Bahrain was flat at 1,320 points. NORWAY 0.0468 shareholders gave preliminary Oil shipper National NEPAL 0.00389 0.00366 Oman rose 0.4pc to 5,422 points. OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 approval for the company to Shipping Co (Bahri) rose PAKISTAN 0.00374 0.00359 delist. 0.3pc on news it had signed PHILIPPINES 0.00779 0.00759 Abu Dhabi’s Dana Gas a joint venture agreement Petrochemical shares MSCI emerging market index QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 jumped 5.1pc and was the with state oil giant Aramco, lagged as Brent oil futures buoyed the local blue chip SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 most heavily traded share on London-listed Lamprell and continued a sharp decline, index, which climbed 0.8pc. SINGAPORE 0.2770 0.2750 the bourse. South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy falling below $51 a barrel to Commercial International SOUTH AFRICA 0.03030 0.03020 Profit-taking hit most Abu Industries to build and operate a three-week low. Saudi Basic Bank advanced 3.9pc and SRI LANKA 0.00273 0.00247 Dhabi blue chip shares, taking a shipyard on the kingdom’s Industries lost 1.3pc. Global Telecom Holding rose SWEDISH 0.0463 the index down 1.7pc. First east coast. In Egypt, constituents of the 1.4pc. (Reuters) SWITZERLAND 0.3957 0.3932 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.012700 THAILAND 0.011260 0.011270 TURKEY 0.1126 Saudi Aramco-Hyundai in $5.2bn deal UNITED KINGDOM 0.4921 0.4891 Riyadh “Major production UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102810 0.102810 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37780 0.37800 audi Aramco is to build the operations are expected to YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 region’s biggest shipyard commence in 2019,” with Sin a $5.2 billion joint venture full capacity reached by 2022, Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh with South Korea’s Hyundai Aramco said. Heavy Industries and others, In a separate statement, the partners said yesterday Lamprell PLC said the yard will The yard, to be constructed cost an estimated $5.2 billion on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, to build, of which roughly will have the capacity to $3.5 billion will come from the produce four offshore rigs Saudi government. and 40 vessels, including The rest will be funded by COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN three supertankers, a year, the the joint venture. BAHRAIN 0.3770 #REF! 0.3856 0.3404 state-owned oil giant said in a It said the deal was KUWAIT 0.2855 31.6191 0.2920 0.2578 statement. conditional on approval by its Lamprell, a United Arab shareholders. OMAN 0.3849 0.3763 0.3937 0.3475 Emirates-based provider of Representational image Saudi Arabia has launched QATAR 3.6420 3.5604 3.7255 3.2885 services to the energy industry, “The integrated maritime Located in the new industrial a programme to diversify UAE 3.6730 3.5907 3.7572 3.3165 and Bahri, the National yard will be the largest in the port city of Ras al-Khair, its industrial base after its Shipping Company of Saudi region in terms of production the yard will also provide revenues were badly hit by a 50 SAUDI 3.7500 3.6660 3.8359 3.3860 Arabia, have also signed on to capacity and scale,” Saudi maintenance services for rigs percent fall in world oil prices the venture. Aramco said. and vessels. since 2014. Thursday, June 1, 2017 11

Bangladesh – Beguni This Ramadan special is made from thin slices of eggplant coated in chickpea batter that is fried in oil. The Muslim population encompasses cultures from all around the world, and the way each community breaks their fast is an amazing thing to see. While the sambosaks (called with slight variations around the globe) is a India – Haleem common feature on most iftar tables across the world, it is the different dishes that we’d like to focus on in this article. Packed with proteins, the haleem is similar to So if by mid Ramadan, you and your guests are bored the Arabian dish of harees, being a stew made of the same iftar dishes again and again, you can get from wheat, lentils and meat. It is easily available some inspiration here to make your iftar table even more in most Indian restaurants across the kingdom appealing to the fasting souls. Afghanistan – Bolani throughout the holy month. Baked or fried flatbread that is stuffed with vegetables and is normally served with yoghurt. Use the baked option if you want to go healthy this Ramadan. Pakistan – Falooda Served as an ice cream sundae float, Indonesia – Es Campur the ingredients of A cold dessert made this sweet dish are from jackfruit, coconut, psyllium seeds, boiled sea weed, milk, syrup vermicelli, rose water, and shaved ice. From milk and is sometimes street hawkers to upscale topped with ice restaurants, it is found cream.Perfect for the everywhere in Indonesia Ramadan in summer. during Ramadan. (destination)

Turkey – Ramadan Pidesi Saudi Arabia – Luqaimat Very rarely would one come Though it is popular across Arabia; being across a Ramadan dish that a staple Ramadan food item in Saudi has Ramadan in its name, Arabia, we couldn’t help but associating this is one such of those the dish with the kingdom. Despite these rarities. The Ramadan Pidesi crunchy sweet dumplings being on the is a type of traditional soft oilier side, in Ramadan we all forget leavened Turkish bread that that part and can’t help but gorge on it. is topped with sesame. everywhere in Indonesia during Ramadan.

Boti Kebab Ingredients Method Step 3 Step 1 Remove the lid when the 8 Boneless Mutton 1 inch cubes 1/2 Mix together the papaya, ginger, garlic pressure reduces and check if kilogram and green chilli pastes with chilli powder, there is any liquid remaining. If 8 Raw Papaya Paste 2 tablespoons garam masala powder, and salt and apply yes, then cook till all the water evaporates. Remove from the 8 Ginger paste 1 tablespoon this on the cubes of mutton. Set aside in pressure cooker and set aside. 8 Garlic paste 1 tablespoon the refrigerator for three to four hours to marinate. 8 Green chilli paste 1/2 teaspoon Step 4 8 Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Step 2 Heat a grill and grill the 8 Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon Pressure-cook the marinated mutton cubes mutton cubes till completely 8 Salt to taste with one cup of water till the pressure is cooked. Baste with melted Step 5 8 Butter melted 1/4 cup released four times (4 whistles) or till half butter from time to time Once done, transfer to a plate and serve with 8 Onion rings as required done. so that mutton does not the onion lachcha and the Mint Chutney. 8 Green chutney as required dry out. (sanjeevkapoor) 12 Thursday, June 1, 2017

Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received senior members of the Royal Family, religious personalities, media figures, heads of the diplomatic missions and citizens yesterday. They extended Ramadan greetings to the Deputy Premier.

HM the King’s Advis- Minister of Follow-up Af- er for Media Affairs & fairs Mohammed Al Mu- Chairman of Bahrain tawa received Dr. Hong, Institute for Political Tao-Tze, the President of Development (BIPD) the Federation of World Board of Trustees Peace and Love (FOW- Nabeel Alhamer PAL), and his accompany- received lawyer ing delegation, currently Dr. Suad Yasin who on a visit to the kingdom presented a copy yesterday, in the presence of her PhD thesis of Shaikh Hussam bin Isa received from Cairo Al Khalifa. The minister University themed noted that it reflects the “Constitutional Con- extent of the international trol Mechanisms of appreciation of the efforts Bahraini Constitu- exerted by the kingdom tional System - A for the sake of promoting Comparative Study The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) wished farewell to a number of its retired cadres from the academic and administrative staff. This regional and global secu- among GCC Coun- came in a ceremony held at the great hall of AGU under the sponsorship of the University President, Dr. Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly. rity and stability tries” yesterday In a speech he delivered during the occasion, Dr. Al-Ohaly stressed that AGU’s achievements throughout the previous years were ac- complished thanks to the contributions of all members of AGU from academics and administrators 12 Thursday, June 1, 2017 Thursday, June 1, 2017 13

His Majesty King Ha- mad bin Isa Al Khalifa received the citizens from the Muharraq Governorate, as part of HM the King’s reach- ing out programme of the citizens of Bah- rain‘s all four gover- norates, at Al Sakhir Palace on Tuesday. The citizens’ delega- tion exchanged Rama- dan greetings, wished him and the Kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people many happy returns, progress and prosperity under his wise leadership

His Majesty King Ha- Deputy Prime Min- mad bin Isa Al-Khalifa ister HH Shaikh received Jordanian Min- Mohammed bin ister of Foreign Affairs Mubarak Al Khal- and Expatriates Aymen ifa received the Al-Safadi, who conveyed UAE Ambassador greetings to HM the Abdul-Ridha Ab- King from King Abdulla II dulla Al-Khoury at ibn Al-Hussain of Jordan, the Gudaibiya Pal- who wished Bahrain and ace yesterday. The its people progress and envoy expressed prosperity, at Al-Safriya sincere congratu- Palace yesterday. HM lations to the dep- the King hailed solid uty premier on the historic relations bind- holy month of Ra- ing Bahrain and Jordan, madan, affirming reiterating keenness on the distinguished strengthening joint ties fraternal Bahraini- in all fields UAE relations

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from the Chinese company MCC, led by its Chief Executive Officer Yang Wen Hai. The minister welcomed the guests and reviewed opportunities and areas of invest- Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received senior members of the Royal Family, religious personalities, media figures, heads of the diplomatic missions and citizens yesterday. They extended Ramadan greetings to the Deputy Premier. ment available in the existing projects implemented by the Electricity and Water Authority

HM the King’s Advis- Minister of Follow-up Af- er for Media Affairs & fairs Mohammed Al Mu- Chairman of Bahrain tawa received Dr. Hong, Institute for Political Tao-Tze, the President of Development (BIPD) the Federation of World Board of Trustees Peace and Love (FOW- Nabeel Alhamer PAL), and his accompany- received lawyer ing delegation, currently Dr. Suad Yasin who on a visit to the kingdom presented a copy yesterday, in the presence of her PhD thesis of Shaikh Hussam bin Isa received from Cairo Al Khalifa. The minister University themed noted that it reflects the “Constitutional Con- extent of the international trol Mechanisms of appreciation of the efforts Bahraini Constitu- exerted by the kingdom tional System - A National Bank of Bahrain has made a donation to NBB Home for the Elderly. Hussain Al Hus- for the sake of promoting Comparative Study The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) wished farewell to a number of its retired cadres from the academic and administrative staff. This saini NBB’s General Manager – Treasury, Overseas Branches & Operations Group presented the regional and global secu- among GCC Coun- came in a ceremony held at the great hall of AGU under the sponsorship of the University President, Dr. Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly. Bank’s cheque for BD 20,000 to Shaikha Aisha bint Ali A Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary of rity and stability tries” yesterday In a speech he delivered during the occasion, Dr. Al-Ohaly stressed that AGU’s achievements throughout the previous years were ac- Social Welfare and Rehabilitation at Ministry of Labour and Social Development as part of the complished thanks to the contributions of all members of AGU from academics and administrators Bank’s donations and contributions programme for the year 2017 14 Thursday, June 1, 2017

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ctress Gina Philips has teased a fourth instalment of the ‘JeepersA Creepers’ franchise Los Angeles after announcing she is ctor Robert Pattinson, reprising her original role best known for his role in the upcoming third as vampire Edward Cullen movie. The 47-year- Ain the “Twilight” franchise, has old star first played revealed that his rebellious trait Trish Jenner in the almost get him fired while filming first movie of the the first movie, which released in franchise, which is 2008. written and directed Pattinson says his agent by Victor Salva. managed to calm him down. “I’m in ‘Jeepers On other hand, Pattinson says Creepers 3’ in order Manchester filming the “Twilight” series was to launch what inger Ariana Grande will hold a star- “an amazing luxury”. happens next. Victor studded benefit concert in Manchester on He said that it was “amazing luck, has written what Sunday to pay homage to the victims of the as well, to just have fallen into it with happens from the MayS 22 suicide bombing in the city. A footfall of the group of people (he) worked with second after the around 50,000 is expected at the event. on it.” conclusion of Grande’s “One Love”, which was announced Despite having been involved in ‘Jeepers Creepers on Tuesday, will take place at the Emirates Old other projects, Pattinson didn’t 3’. I think that’s Trafford near Manchester, reports variety.com. mind if people keep associating him all I’m allowed to say She will be joined by Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, with his role in “Twilight”. about it but he wrote in Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams and Usher. “I think one of the best things, such detail and he had a British musicians like Coldplay, Take That and basically, about being a bit of a lot of flashbacks to what Niall Horan are also set to perform. sellout, is if you’ve done five movies happened over the years It will raise money for the “We Love Manchester in a series, you’ve had to accept some that made it very easy for Emergency Fund” with all of the participating responsibility for playing the same me.” (TOI) artists donating their time for free -- even looking character,” Pattinson said. (IANS) after their own travel and stay expenses. (IANS)

Amy Schumer Los Angeles Captain Barbossa for 14 years. ctor Geoffrey Rush says he is done He said: “I did say to (producer) Jerry June 1, 1981 with “Pirates of the Caribbean” film Bruckheimer, I think this is the end for franchise. Barbossa. (His death) expanded the world AAccording to TooFab, the actor said that dramatically of the genre of a tentpole death of his character Captain Barbossa in blockbuster, to lose an important character Comedienne who first became known on Last Comic “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell is kind of good. It all made sense and didn’t No Tales” is the end of the road for him, feel like an easy dramatic device.” Standing and whose sketch series, Inside Amy reports dailymail.co.uk. In the film, Barbossa sacrifices himself for Schumer, premiered on Comedy Central in 2013. The Australian star has been playing his daughter Carina. (IANS) Thursday, June 1, 2017 15

Los Angeles ctress Priyanka Chopra, whose Hollywood debut film “Baywatch” is yet to hit screens in India, is in talks to join two projects -- indie drama “A Kid ALike Jake”, starring Jim Parsons and Claire Danes, and Rebel Wilson starrer “Isnt It Romantic”. According to variety.com, Priyanka will shoot “A Kid Like Jake” in June and then immediately begin production on “Isn’t It Romantic” in July before returning to television series “Quantico”. Harry Styles Welcome Home “A Kid Like Jake”, which will be directed by Silas Harry Styles Zac Brown Band Howard, follows two parents who are in the process of filling out kindergarten applications for their four- year-old boy who is gender variant. After realising that they can’t afford private school tuition, the director of Jake’s preschool encourages them to emphasise Jake’s gender variance to help him stand out and earn a scholarship. Meanwhile, Todd Strauss-Schulson’s “Isn’t It Romantic” will also feature Adam Devine and Liam Hemsworth. The romantic comedy follows a young woman (Wilson) who gives up on love only to mysteriously find herself trapped inside a romantic comedy. (IANS) From A Room: Guardians Of The Volume 1 Galaxy, Vol. 2: Chris Stapleton Awesome Mix Vol. 2 Soundtrack

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dam Wingard, who made a name for himself with low-budget horror Athrillers such as You’re Next and The Guest, is going big for his next movie. Monstrously big. The director has closed a deal to helm Godzilla vs. Kong, Legendary DAMN. Poison The Parish Entertainment and Warner Bros.’ Kendrick Lamar Seether teaming of two of the big screen’s most popular movie monsters. Legendary, with Warners, is in the middle of building their monster universe centred on classic silver screen creatures Godzilla and King Kong. Godzilla, released in 2014, was the first entry, and Kong: Brown, is now in production. the team of Patrick McKay and Skull Island, proved to be a giant In March, Legendary set a J.D. Payne (Star Trek Beyond), hit earlier this year when it was writers room to work on the script Lindsey Beer, Cat Vasko, Maze released March 10 and grossed over for Godzilla vs. Kong, with Terry Runner movies writer T.S. Nowlin, $565 million worldwide. A sequel Rossio, the veteran scribe best Jack Paglen (Transcendence) and to Godzilla, titled Godzilla: King of known for co-writing the Pirates of Babylon 5 creator J. Michael the Monsters, with Kyle Chandler, the Caribbean movies, as its head. Straczynski.(hollywoodreporter. Thankful (EP) The Bob’s Burgers Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Other writers scribbling included com) New Kids On The Music Album Block Soundtrack

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30,16:30,18:30,20:30,22:30,00:30 DANA : Timings: 11:00,13:00,15: DANA : Timings: 11:00,12:45,1 FAST & FURIOUS 8 (Pg-15) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.00 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.30 + 2.45 + 00,17:00,19:00,21:00,23:00 4:30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23: (Action/Crime/Thriller) + 2.15 + 4.15 + 6.15 + 8.15 + Pm 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At (Atmos): 15,01:00 Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne 10.15 + 12.15 Mn 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Johnson, Charlize Theron WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 9.00 DEEP: 3D – ATMOS (Animation/ FIREMAN SAM ( Animation ) + 11.45 Pm 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 CINECO (20) : Daily At (Atmos): Pm Adventure/Comedy) Starring: David Carling, Su SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + Pm + 12.00 Mn 10.45 Am + 1.30 + 4.15 + 7.00 + Starring: Phil LaMarr, Jess Har- Douglas, John Hasler 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.30 Am + 9.45 Pm + 12.30 Mn SPARK: A SPACE TAIL nell, Jeff Bennett DANA : Timings: 11:00,12:15,13: 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + Daily At (Vip I): 12.30 + 3.15 + (Animation/Adventure/ DANA : Timings: 10:45,12:30,14: 30,14:45,16:00,17:15,18:30,19:45, ALIEN COVENANT ( Sci-Fi / 11.30 Pm 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm Comedy) 15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:00 21:00,22:15,23:30 Thriller ) SAAR : Daily At: 8.00 + 9.45 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Starring: Jessica Biel, Patrick THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Starring: Michael Fassbender, WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 9.15 + 1.15 + 4.00 + 6.45 + 9.30 Pm + Stewart, Susan Sarandon 14:45,,16:30,18:15,20:00,21:45, 1.45 + 3.30 + 5.15 Pm Katherine Waterston, Billy 11.15 Pm 12.15 Mn THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 14:00,15:45,17:30,19:15,21:00 14:00,15:45,17:30,19:15,21:00, GOING IN STYLE (Pg-15) ,22:45 22:45 (Comedy/Crime) Starring: Michael Caine, Morgan THE ASSIGNMENT: A FAMILY MAN ( Drama ) Freeman, Alan Arkin REVENGER (Action/Crime/ Starring: Alison Brie, Gerard CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + Thriller) Butler, Willem Dafoe 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, DANA : Timings: 12:00,14:00,16: Pm Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shal- 00,18:00,20:00,22:00,00:00 houb CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.45 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Am + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + (Pg-15) (Action/Adventure) 14:15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15 10.00 Pm + 12.15 Mn Starring: Chris Pratt, Karen Gil- ,23:00 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.15 Am + lan, Nathan Fillion 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + STRATTON (Action / Thriller Pm 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm ) SAAR : Daily At: 9.00 + 11.15 Pm Starring: Connie Nielsen, WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 9.00 + DON’T HANG UP (18+) (Thriller/ Gemma Chan, Tom Felton 11.30 Pm Horror) THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Gregg Sulkin, Garrett 14:15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15 WINTER’S DREAM ( Sci-Fi / Clayton, Bella Dayne ,23:00 Thriller ) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am Starring: Paul Sidhu, Branden + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + DEAR OTHER SELF (Tagalog Coles, Arielle Holmes 8.30 + 10.30 Pm + 12.30 Mn /Comedy) et 10 years after the events are interesting or memorable probably the “best” character DANA : Timings: 11:00,13:00,15: THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Jodi Sta. Maria, Xian Sof ‘Prometheus,’ the story enough and except for a few, among these losers, she’s not 00,17:00,19:00,21:00,23:00,01:00 14:45,16:30,18:15,20:00,21:45, Lim, Joseph Marco begins with the crew of the most of them are just faceless written very well nor does she CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 23:30 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: colony ship Covenant receiving red shirts. Some of them act have any notable moments. Am + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 14:00,16:00,18:00,20:00,22:00 a possible distress call coming annoyingly hysterical which Michael Fassbender did a 10.15 Pm + 12.30 Mn SLEEPLESS (15+) (Action/Crime/ from an uncharted planet that results in some face-palming superb job with his dual role of SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.45 Am + Thriller) MERI PYARI BINDU ( Hindi/ seemed to be paradise for reactions and some act like David and Walter. Most were 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Drama/Music/Romance) humans to live on. Once there, they’re in a B-movie slasher expecting Danny McBride Pm + 12.15 Mn Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney Starring: Parineeti Chopra, the crew discover the world is flick, but worst of all, a few do to stink up the place but he WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.45 Am Ayushmann Khurrana, Abish much dangerous than it seems something so incredibly stupid turned out to be one of the Pm + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 Mathew but none more dangerous that you end up wondering if very few reasonably decent THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: + 11.45 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: than encountering David, the Weyland- Yutani intentionally characters. 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The day is likely to be confrontational. The latest (June 22nd - July 23rd) developments in your career have offered you so little encouragement that you’re tempted to cut back on your efforts, but your financial situation is forcing you to try even harder. The flashes of insight you gain today are only likely to increase your discomfort, but in the end they will provide some valuable information. Across Down 1- Nev. neighbor;; 5- Israeli desert region;; 10- Arab sailing vessel;; 1- E.g., e.g.;; 2- Part;; 3- ___ the finish;; 4- Horselike African mammal;; (July 24th - Aug 23rd) You’re likely to experience a day of 14- Osteoporosis victim;; 15- The end of ___;; 16- Eliel Saarinen’s son;; 5- Winston Cup org.;; 6- Amuse;; 7- Turned right;; 8- Great Lakes thoughtfulness and reflection. 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There’s no way to please everybody. This concern is their problem, not yours. Do the people you associate with daily really understand who you are? Here is a day that may make you think you (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) aren’t exactly in the right place in your profession. Could it be that your current position is too traditional? You’re someone who wants to expand on all the ideas that you have at any given moment. It would seem that your superiors aren’t evolving in the same way. If this is the case, take the necessary action. Some past stories may come back to haunt you (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) today. If you once held a government post, for example, a journalist could undercover some How to play: error that you made years ago and publish it in today’s newspaper! Everyone has to deal with Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each the jealousy of others at some point in their row across, each column down and each 9-box square lives. So prepare yourself and fight back! contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Thursday, June 1, 2017 19 z #PollToday 89 gunmen killed in Trump Philippine urban battle

Do you think Trump pulling out of Paris to pull climate agreement wil create global impact? Yes No Cant Say

out of Philippine troops escort rescued civilians at a village on the outskirts of Marawi

Marawi flag of the Islamic State (IS) hilippine troops have group. “It’s absolutely essen- Pkilled 89 Islamist President Rodrigo Duterte climate tial that the world militants during more than declared martial law across implements the Paris a week of urban battles but a the entire southern region of agreement and that final showdown is expected Mindanao in response to the we fulfill that duty with to be fierce as the gunmen crisis, which he described as increased ambition,” protect their leaders and hold the start of a major campaign deal US President Donald Trump hostages, authorities said by IS to establish a foothold yesterday. in the Philippines. António Guterres Attack helicopters fired Eighty-nine militants had Washington an announcement was details of the process have UN secretary general rockets yesterday morning been killed in the fighting onald Trump has imminent on whether the been worked out. into parts of Marawi, a and the amount of territory decided to pull the United States will remain The United States is Muslim city in the south in the city that the remaining DUnited States out of the part of the landmark deal on the world’s second biggest of the mainly Catholic gunmen controlled had Paris climate accord, US cutting carbon emissions. carbon emitter, after China. Philippines, that were still been cut to just 10 percent, media reported yesterday, “I will be announcing my Under Obama, Taiwan backlash over controlled by the militants military spokesman said as the president kept the decision on the Paris Accord Washington had pledged Emirates flag ban fighting under the black yesterday. world guessing -- saying an over the next few days. to reduce greenhouse gas announcement will come in MAKE AMERICA GREAT emissions by 26-28 percent the “next few days.” AGAIN!” the president below 2005 levels by 2025. An American pullout tweeted, as several US media Under Trump, who would deal a devastating reported he had made up his once called climate change Posthumous wedding for gay blow to global efforts to mind to quit the accord. a “hoax,” the country has combat climate change less The Axios website was first resisted intense pressure cop killed by jihadist than 18 months after the to report Trump’s decision from its partners to commit historic 196-nation pact was was made, citing two sources to respecting the global Emirates faced fierce criticism Paris on the famous Parisian signed in Paris, fruit of a with knowledge of the accord. in Taiwan after it reported- he partner of a gay avenue, three days before hard-fought agreement matter, while other media Under Obama, Washington ly banned cabin crew from policeman gunned the first round of France’s between Beijing and including CNN, CBS, ABC had pledged to reduce wearing the island’s flag on downT by a jihadist on Paris’s presidential election. Washington under Barack and Politico reported the greenhouse gas emissions their uniforms due to pres- Champs-Elysees avenue He had campaigned for Obama’s leadership. White House was expected to by 26-28 percent below 2005 sure from China. in April has married him gay rights within the police Trump said yesterday announce a withdrawal once levels by 2025. (AFP) posthumously, the daily Le force. No laptop ban for Parisien reported yesterday. At a moving remembrance Europe now: US Former president Francois ceremony led by then US aviation security officials Hollande and Paris Mayor president Hollande on April stepped back from imposing a Anne Hidalgo attended the 25, Cardiles said the killer Faceless fish among weird ban on carry-on computers on wedding on Tuesday of would “not have my hatred”, flights from Europe, which was the late Xavier Jugele and echoing the words of the proposed to guard against Etienne Cardiles. husband of a victim of the deep sea Australian finds bomb-laden electronics Jugele, 37, was shot dead November 2015 attacks in on April 20 while on duty the French capital. Sydney Sri Lanka bans open aceless fish and other weird and wonderful creatures, garbage dumping Sri Lanka banned the open Fmany of them new species, have dumping of garbage near been hauled up from the deep wildlife sanctuaries to discour- S. Korea military ‘hid missile waters off Australia during a age elephants from foraging scientific voyage studying parts for rotting food scraps. launchers from president’ of the ocean never explored Seoul The South agreed last before. Families demand probe outh Korean military year to deploy the missile The month-long journey off officials deliberately interceptor system to the country’s eastern seaboard into Goa tourist ‘murders’ Swithheld information from guard against threats from has been surveying life lurking Relatives of 10 foreigners the president about the nuclear-armed North Korea, in a dark and cold abyss that The faceless fish alleged to have been mur- arrival of new launchers despite angry opposition plunges four kilometres (2.5 dered in Goa, have written for a controversial US anti- from China, which miles) below the surface, sea spiders and deep sea eels Papua New Guinea in 1873. to India’s prime minister missile system, his office said believes THAAD could using nets, sonar and deep-sea have been collected since the demanding an investigation yetserday. undermine its own military cameras. scientists began their voyage -- “It hasn’t got any eyes or a into what they claim are cov- Documents submitted to capability. Chief scientist on board from Launceston in Tasmania visible nose and it’s mouth is er-ups by police. Moon Jae-In shortly after he Two missile launchers “The Investigator” Tim O’Hara north towards the Coral Sea underneath,” O’Hara said from For more, catch us came to office this month were already in place in from Museums Victoria said -- on May 15. the ship. online at: were redacted to remove the southern county of yesterday the search area They also came across an At such huge depths, it is so mention of four new rocket Seongju, and the existence was “the most unexplored unusual faceless fish, which has dark that creatures often have www.newsofbahrain.com launchers for the Terminal of four more had widely environment on earth”. only been recorded once before no eyes or produce their own /nobonline High Altitude Area Defense been suspected but not Bright red spiky rock crabs, by the pioneering scientific light through bioluminescence, /newsofbahrain (THAAD) system. announced. puffed-up coffinfish, blind crew of HMS Challenger off he added. 20 Thursday, June 1, 2017

Sri Lanka saves pod of stranded whales Colombo Sri Lanka to tighten ri Lanka’s navy and local residents rescued a pod of about 20 stranded pilot whales off the Sisland’s northeastern coast yesterday, an official said. Navy spokesman Chaminda Walakuluge said sailors with the help of residents pushed construction laws the whales back in to deeper waters after they washed up on the Sampur coast near the port of Colombo Trincomalee. ri Lanka pledged yesterday to “It was a delicate task to push them back tighten construction laws as without hurting them,” Walakuluge said. “But Sthe toll from heavy rains rose to there was a happy ending when all of them could 203, saying many landslide victims be sent back to deeper waters.” would have survived had their homes not been built on slopes. The government will also prosecute anyone violating existing rules by building on landslide-prone Ethiopia shuts off slopes, said Disaster Management Minister Anura Yapa. mobile internet “If we don’t stop this madness, we are going to end up with a Addis Ababa bigger disaster very soon,” he said, thiopia said yesterday it had deactivated pledging to demolish all illegal mobile internet service, but offered no structures including 10,000 in the explanationE for the countrywide outage that also capital alone. briefly affected the African Union headquarters “About 30 to 40 percent of and a massive UN facility. this disaster is due to illegal This is the second time in recent months that constructions,” Yapa said. Africa’s second most populous country has turned “The local councils should never off its mobile data service, which most businesses have allowed homes to be built on and consumers rely on for internet access. (landslide-prone) mountain slopes.” The country’s single telecommunications More than 1,500 homes were provider disabled its data service for weeks last destroyed and another 7,600 year amid fierce anti-government protests which suffered structural damage in have since been curbed under a state of emergency landslides triggered by heavy rain in place since last October. on Friday, according to the Disaster “Mobile data has been deactivated,” an official Management Centre (DMC). Floods in Matara district said, declining to elaborate further.

Sky-high trees The Pentagon’s first attempt to shoot down an intercontinental ballistic Space junk could cause re-think on missile is being seen as a test to counter the threat from North Korea ANATOMY OF AN INTERCEPT Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) destroy satellites, forest assumptions GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE Once released, EKV uses Sydney DEFENSE (GMD) on-board sensors emote mountains in Papua New Missile releases to steer into path hurt economies Guinea could be home to some warhead and of warhead, Rof the world’s tallest trees at extreme decoys (threat destroying it by force of impact altitudes, scientists said, with a new cloud) study questioning assumptions 8 about forests at such heights. 3 Trees located far above sea level Kill Vehicle do not usually grow more than 15 separates from metres, but scientists from Australia Satellite Warhead interceptor and Canada found those in the sensor 7 Pacific nation’s pristine highlands R U S S I A were up to 40 metres tall. “Unexpectedly, forest biomass U.S. had a major peak at altitudes of CHINA ALASKA 2,400-3,100 metres, an altitude Representational image JAPAN where forests fail to grow more C 4 Tracking Radar Fort A than 15 metres tall in other parts NORTH N Sydney KOREA Ground-based radar Greely A “The space junk problem has been of the world,” said Michael Bird D on Shemya Island 6 he growing amount of fast-moving getting worse every year,” Ben Greene, of James Cook University. X-band Radar A tracks threat cloud space debris orbiting the Earth head of Australia’s Space Environment Sea-based radar T uses narrow beam could lead to catastrophic collisions Research Centre which is hosting the 2 Launch electromagnetic with satellites, hurting economies, two-day conference of international detection UNITED pulses to determine 1 Satellites use STATES researchers warned ahead of a summit space environment scientists in which object is infrared detectors 5 to coordinate efforts to remove the junk. Canberra, said. warhead There are an estimated 170 million “We’re losing three or four satellites to sense ICBM O C heat plumes during PACIFIC I pieces of so-called “space junk” -- left a year now to space debris collision. X boost phase OCEAN E behind after missions that can be as We’re very close, NASA estimates, M big as spent rocket stages or as small as of within five to 10 years of losing Missile launch Interceptor: Multi-stage, solid fuel paint flakes -- in orbit alongside some everything.” Hostile ICBM-like booster launched from Vandenberg US$700 billion of space infrastructure. Greene added in a statement that missile launched Air Force Base. Rocket carries from Kwajalein “Kill Vehicle” towards target’s But only 22,000 are tracked, and with “a catastrophic avalanche of collisions Atoll predicted location in space the fragments able to travel at speeds which could quickly destroy all orbiting Ground- above 27,000kmh (16,777 mph), even satellites is now possible”, noting that A tree in the remote Pentagon to deploy 8 more interceptors in Alaska, Based bringing total to 44 nationwide by end of 2017 tiny pieces could seriously damage or more collisions were creating extra mountains Interceptor destroy satellites. debris. Sources: Boeing, Global Security, Union of Concerned Scientists © GRAPHIC NEWS SPORTS Thursday, June 1, 2017 21 Al Nawayef steers Opening win for Juan Sala into quarter-final DT News Network Sherwin Rampersad Ali Asfoor (left) and Manama (left) and Roy Boutagy Mohammed Abdul A’al l Nawayef team sealed a quarter finals place after DT News Network nation team players, Karim Adrawing 1-1 with Al Saqr Al Manama Abdul Redha won 6-0, 6-0 Abyadh in the latest matches paniard Juan Sala against Ullas K Bhat and in Group 3 of Nasser 10 defeated young Bahraini Elias Abdul Redha was a Football Tournament at the SHamad Abdul A’al 6-3, 6-4 6-4, 6-2 winner against Khalifa Sports City Football in the opening match of Dutchman Voen Uander Stadium in Isa Town. the 68th Indian Club Open Drift. The draw gave Al Nawayef Men’s Tennis Ramadan In other action on Day a points tally of seven and Tournament at its premises Two, Floris Jan of the progression as group leaders, in Gudaibiya. Netherlands fought hard to while Al Saqr Al Abyadh In the next match, defeat the Filipino number made it to four points after Bahraini top seed and Davis one in Bahrain, Jerico Bohol previously being on three. Cup player Yousef Qaed 6-2, 4-6, 10-8 and Serwin It was Al Saqr Al Abyadh brushed aside John Kaye Rampersad was a 6-3, 7-6 who took the lead through 6-0, 6-1, while other Bahrain winner over Roy Boutagy. Samoaal Al Ser in the 43rd minute, before Al Nawayef Other results: levelled the score two minutes later through Anwar Abdullah Action from the match Bas Loohuis bt Praveen Menon 6-1, 6-2 as their opponent completed Ahmed Janahi bt Vineet Nair6-3, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals,” vs Al Zaeem at 9pm, following everyone, the car which be the match with 10 men after Ronald Anacin bt Radovan 6-4, 6-1 their goalkeeper received a Abdullah Ali said. by Al Fakhar and Al Husan given away is one of ten cars straight red card for handling From his part, Forever Al Aswad. Al Zilzal and Al will be raffled throughout Rahul Jaideep bt Stewart Biggie 6-4, 6-4 the ball outside the penalty goalkeeper Waleed Juma Fukhar are the favourites to the event and are providing Mohammd Abdul A’al bt Ali Asfoor 7-6, 6-2. area. expressed disappointment at progress to the last eight round tby Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo After the match, Al Saqr his team’s dismissal from the as both teams have four points Company and Majestic Cars. Al Abyadh player Abdullah group stage after they were each. Their opponents have HH Shaikh Nasser Ali congratulated his team tipped as contenders to win one point each, but surprises bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Registration Open for following their progress this year’s tournament. are highly likely following the Representative of His Majesty to the quarter-finals after “We wanted to achieve a dismissal of several favourites, the King for Charity Works KCA Cricket tournament drawing with Al Nawayef who point at least in our last match. notably Forever. and Youth Affairs, Chairman DT News Network get underway on June 16. advanced as runners-up of But we underperformed in this Meanwhile, the second car of the Supreme Council for Manama Registration is open to all Group 3. year’s tournament. I want to raffle draw as part of Nasser Youth and Sports, President of egistration is open until nationalities and squads will “We are happy with our apologise to our fans for our 10 Football Tournament Bahrain Olympic Committee June 10 for the Kerala consist of a maximum of eight qualification. It reflects the performances,” Waleed Juma will taking place today at the (BOC), had directed for CatholicR Association (KCA) players playing Six-a-Side. tremendous work we have said. conclusion of the group stage the distribution of ten cars Summer Cricket Tournament Entry per team is BD35 done since the beginning of The group stage concludes during the last two games of for spectators attending 2017 at its premises in Segaiya. and payment on registration the tournament. Now we need today with two matches in this phase at Khalifa Sports the matches as a token of The tournament is one of a and the rules and regulations to double our efforts if we are Group 4, including Al Zilzal City Stadium. Open for appreciation to the success. number of a series of summer will be announced during the activities at the KCA and will captains meet later. BTC Ramadan Tennis: Ahmed Bahrain Merida getting ready Qaedm, Khaled Qayoom win DT News Network for 69th Dauphiné race Manama hmed Qaed and Khaled Qayoom needed to work Ahard to defeat Hector Cortes and Mohammed Al Sayed 7-6 (7-3), 2-6, 10-4 in the second round of Group 1 doubles matches in The Late Yousif Khalil Al Moayyed Cup at the Bahrain Tennis Club Ramadan Tournament at its Khaled Qayoom (left) Ebrahim Qaed (left) and Ali Fakhro and Ahmed Qaed (From left), Borut Božič, Yukiya Arashiro, Grega Bole, Janez Brajkovič, Ramunas Navardauskas, premises in Juffair. Antonio Nibali, Sonny Colbrelli and Franco Pellizotti While in another Group 1 Alam won a super tie-break Raymund Leano. match, Ahmed Al Mahmood 6-4, 4-6, 11-9 against Hussain After the conclusion of the DT News Network Every year Tour de France Classification (GC) pretendents. and Mohammed Abo Hassan Nashaba and Mohammed Al three groups playing round- Manama contenders come here for the The fifth stage will be the last received a walkover win from Mosawi. robin group matches, eight ahrain Merida Pro Cycling last preparation race, to test chance for sprinters to jump on Alla Eddine Lakhdar and Siraj In Group 3 action, players advance to the quarter Team sports director themselves and define final team the podium before the mountains, Bhaskar. Nabeel Dawani and Hussain finals on June 7 with the top BPhilippe Mauduit, expressed his strategies and a precise roster where the GC riders will be in the In Group 2 action, Ali Mukharraq defeat Isa Al two from the three groups thoughts before the start of the for Tour de France. This year, game. Fakhro and Ebrahim Qaed Sammak and Ahmed Al advancing along with the best 69th Criterium du Dauphine as usually, the first three stages “We have a strong team going won through in straight sets Jassas 6-3, 4-6, 10-2 and Naji third placed pairs in Group race in France which takes place will be suitable for a reduced to Dauphiné, with riders that are 6-3, 6-4 against Amir and Al Samaheeji and Ahmed 1 and 2, the semi-finals are from June 4 to 11, which is the bunch sprint, due to the difficult here after a longer break, but with Mohammed Sharif and Mohab Omran receive a walkover set for June 10 and the final equivalent of a Mini Tour de terrain, then a Time Trial (TT) altitude training camp in their Mangoud and Islam Abo win from Gerry Toledo and match on June 18. France with hard climbs. for specialists and General legs,” said Philippe Mauduit. 22 Thursday, June 1, 2017 SPORTS Jabeur first Arab woman in Slam third round Elkeson seals Paris women’s tennis. unisia’s Ons Jabeur became the “She is such a great inspiration, she first Arab woman to reach the always comes to help me and support thirdT round of a Grand Slam yesterday me,” said Jabeur, who fired 30 winners when she defeated sixth seed Dominika to 2009 semi-finalist Cibulkova’s 13, Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-4, 6-3 at the taking the match when her opponent French Open. double-faulted. all-Chinese Jabeur, ranked 114 and who only Jabeur only squeezed into the earned her place in the Roland Garros main draw when Germany’s Laura main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ after being Siegemund was forced to withdraw beaten in qualifying, bettered the through injury. previous best by an Arab woman at the Veronika Martinek was the last majors. ‘lucky loser’ to reach the third round in That mark was set by compatriot Paris in 1995. grudge match Selima Sfar who made the second round Nicole Jagerman of the Netherlands Shanghai with a through-ball to at Roland Garros twice, three times at was the only ‘lucky loser’ razilian striker Elkeson Elkeson on 34 minutes. Wimbledon and once at the US Open. t o make the scored once and forced As Hong checked The 22-year-old Jabeur, who was the fourth Ban own goal as Shanghai his run, expecting French Open girls’ champion in 2011, round in SIPG downed Chinese rivals goalkeeper Zhang goes on to face Swiss 30th seed Timea Paris in Jiangsu Suning 3-2 to reach Sipeng to gather, Bacsinszky for a place in the last 16. 1988. (AFP) the AFC Champions League Elkeson rushed in and “I am very, very happy to reach the quarter-finals yesterday. prodded home his third round of a Grand Slam for the Elkeson profited from finish, making it 1-0 first time,” said Jabeur who proudly some kamikaze first-half on the night and 3-1 on waved a Tunisian flag on Court Suzanne defending from Hong aggregate. Lenglen. Jeong-Ho, who gifted him Nine minutes later “The fans here and all the Tunisians the opening goal, and Yang and Jiangsu suffered really helped me.” Xiaotian, who diverted a shot another howler Jabeur hailed the help she into his own net. when Elkeson’s shot has received from Sfar, a Hong and Wu Xi scored was blocked by the trailblazer for Arab late headers to stir faint backpedalling Yang, hopes for Jiangsu, before who cannoned it Brazil’s Hulk rolled in his straight into the net. fifth goal of the campaign It was almost a to leave the scores at 5-3 on lost cause for Jiangsu aggregate. but they attacked Andre Villas-Boas’s SIPG, relentlessly in the Shanghai SIPG’s Elkeson (C) fights for the ball who won last week’s first leg second half with against Jiangsu Suning FC’s Wu Xi (R) 2-1, are into the last eight for Ramires and Teixeira, the second straight year after who beat three dominating a tie between from the Brazilian’s corner fell to defenders before firing two of the most expensive teams Wu who volleyed straight at the over, both coming close. ever seen in Asia. ‘keeper. Substitute Ge Wei hit the post Elsewhere Ryota Moriwaki Another Teixeira corner found with a header and had another scored in extra time as Urawa Red central defender Hong, who first saved on the line before Hong Diamonds pulled off a stunning saw his header saved on the line and redeemed himself by scoring with comeback by beating 10-man Jeju then hit the post as the ball came his head on 75 minutes. United 3-0 to book their quarter- back to him. Wu’s looping header in the final spot. The unlucky moment was third added minute made it 3-4 on In Nanjing, Jiangsu’s Alex perhaps a bad omen for the South aggregate but just a minute later, Teixeira was everywhere early on Korean, who was at fault for the Hulk’s strong run and finish put the and in the sixth minute, a rebound opening goal when he failed to deal result beyond doubt. (AFP) England, Bangladesh aim The Champions League final: players to watch 2016-2017 JUVENTUS REAL to banish batting blues TURIN MADRID London cricket conditions. Gianluigi Keylor ngland and Bangladesh will At Lord’s, a green-tinged pitch Buffon Navas (ITA) (CRC) Elook for a return to form did not find favour with Morgan Goalkeeper Goalkeeper from their top-order batsmen but even on more placid surfaces Aged 39 30 when they launch the Champions the issue of how best to bat under Trophy at the Oval today. grey skies, which can often set in Dani Sergio On Monday, across London at all day in England, remains. Alves Ramos Lord’s, England collapsed to 20 England were already an (BRA) (ESP) Defender Defender for six in five overs -- the worst unbeatable 2-0 up in the three- 34 31 start in one-day international match series against South Africa history -- against the South and although Morgan was glad Giorgio Luka Africa new-ball duo of Kagiso the reverse had come before the Chiellini Modric Rabada and Wayne Parnell. Champions Trophy rather than (ITA) (CRO) Defender Midfielder “It certainly was a wake-up during the tournament, it remains 32 Gonzalo Cristiano 31 call in the fact that you need a worry. Higuain Ronaldo to be able to adapt in different Bangladesh highlighted the (ARG) (POR) Striker Striker circumstances,” England captain issue of under-performing openers Juan 29 Karim Cuadrado 32 Benzema Eoin Morgan told reporters at in dramatic style by collapsing to (COL) (FRA) the Oval yesterday. 84 all out in reply to Champions Striker Striker Even in June, early morning Trophy title-holders India’s 324 29 29 cloud cover that aids swing for seven in their final warm-up Source: UEFA.com is often a key part of English match on Tuesday. (AFP) Photos AFP SPORTS Thursday, June 1, 2017 23 London additions we can be even more players, staff, manager and board ong-serving Arsenal manager successful.” expect and we won’t rest until that LArsene Wenger has signed a Arsenal said Wenger and is achieved. new two-year contract, the club chief executive Ivan Gazidis had “Arsene is the best person to Kvitova looks to announced yesterday, ending conducted “a full review of our help us make that happen. He has months of speculation about his on and off-the-pitch activities” to a fantastic track record and has our future. identify areas for improvement in full backing.” Wimbledon as Wenger has presided over a view of a title challenge. Wenger’s new contract brings to gruelling season, which saw his team American majority shareholder an end the most traumatic season fail to qualify for the Champions Stan Kroenke said: “Our ambition of his near 21-year Arsenal tenure. ‘fairytale’ ends League, but masterminded a is to win the Premier League and Arsenal missed out on stunning FA Cup final win over other major trophies in Europe. Champions League qualification Paris playing hand suffered while fighting Chelsea last weekend. “It’s what the for the first time in 20 years and etra Kvitova said she is eagerly off a knife-wielding burglar. The 67-year-old Frenchman’s fans, were thrashed 10-2 on aggregate looking ahead to returning “I didn’t really have expectations new deal, which will take his tenure by Bayern Munich in the Pto Wimbledon after her “fairytale” here. Just came to, you know, open my up to 23 years, is believed to have Champions League last 16. French Open comeback ended in the comeback, kind of,” she said. been rubber-stamped during a He has come under second round. “The mission is completed, which board meeting on Tuesday. greater pressure from The Czech star lost 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 I’m very happy for that, and I’m happy “I love this club and I am looking supporters than ever (7/5) to American qualifier Bethanie that this all ended. I just will focus now forward to the future with optimism before, with fans holding Mattek-Sands at Roland Garros for grass and for tennis again.” and excitement. We are looking at ‘Wenger Out’ placards, yesterday in her first tournament since The 27-year-old has yet to commit what we do well and how we can boycotting home games a horrifying knife attack at her home to any events ahead of Wimbledon but be stronger everywhere,” Wenger and chartering planes to last December. admitted she was keen to return to a told Arsenal’s website. trail banners calling for him “It’s weird. I mean, I’m regular routine as quickly as possible. “This is a strong to go. disappointed, for sure. I came here to “Coming to Roland Garros was one group of The dissent reached win the matches. I’m not here to sit of the things, which we were preparing players a crescendo during a run and talk with you guys, but -- that’s for Wimbledon,” said Kvitova. a n d of seven defeats in 12 games nice, as well,” a smiling Kvitova told “We do have a lot of attention here. with between late January and early reporters. And Wimbledon should be much some April. (AFP) “But I really fought. I mean, after more relaxed afterwards. I really am the match, I didn’t feel that bad as looking forward to being there. “It’s a normally I probably do. really great tournament “I’m still happy I’m here and for me. I have the playing. The fairytale ended. Now, best memories which in upcoming weeks, I think it will I can have. I think be business as usual. “That’s what that, you know, my I’m looking forward to, just focusing game still suits on the on the tennis and on the game and grass, and I will do everything what I do need to improve my best to be there. to my game.” “I will Kvitova defeated really enjoy Julia Boserup the time to in the opening be there,” round in Paris, she dropping to added. her knees in (AFP) celebration before weeping at the net as her emotions took control. And although the two- time Wimbledon champion fell prematurely on her return, Kvitova said it was “mission complete” after overcoming severe injuries to her left Petra Kvitova Rossi targets Mugello Wenger Milan “I want to be there whatever it takes, otoGP star Valentino Rossi said and I’m fighting to be fit. It won’t be yesterday he is fighting to be easy, but I still have a few days ahead of Mfit in time for this weekend’s world me to recover. championship race at Mugello after “If I get the okay on Thursday, on injuries sustained in a training accident. Friday I will take part in the free training Rossi, known on the circuit as ‘The session to get a clearer idea of my Doctor’, was discharged from a Rimini condition. One thing is hospital last weekend after treatment sure, I will do my best signs new for chest and stomach injuries suffered to be there.” (AFP) while he was training in motocross. Desperate to get back into contention after crashing out of the French Grand Prix at Le Mans two weeks ago and dropping to third in the standings, the 38-year-old star said he remains optimistic but won’t two-year fully know if and when he trains on the track on Friday. “It won’t be easy to be there,” Rossi said yesterday in a website report on Gazzetta dello Sport. “Unfortunately I hurt myself while training in motocross, the pain in my abdomen and chest is still intense. “Fortunately I’m getting better by the day and that makes me optimistic for the contract Valentino Rossi rides end of the week at Mugello. Wenger signs new P23 two-year contract SPORTS 2424 Thursday, June 1, 2017 Nadal, Djokovic march ahead Rafael Nadal Paris Grand Slam. sweeping the Italian aside 7-5, rench Open title rivals Defending champion 6-1, 6-3. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic battered Portugal’s The Austrian, who is the only FDjokovic stormed into the last Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to make player to defeat Nadal on clay 32 yesterday, while women’s it four wins in as many meetings this season, will meet American defending champion Garbine with the world number 59. 25th seed Steve Johnson next as Muguruza survived a second- The second seed plays he looks to build on last year’s round scare. Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman run to the semi-finals. Nadal outclassed Dutchman for a place in the last 16. Grigor Dimitrov and David Robin Haase 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 in one “I think the first two sets Goffin sailed through, but hour and 49 minutes on Court went very well, the third was French hopes suffered a huge resumed as Philippe Chatrier to continue more difficult,” said Djokovic. blow as 12th seed Jo-Wilfried the Argentine world his quest for an incredible 10th “Generally, I felt better than Tsonga crashed out to Renzo number 91 wrapped up Roland Garros triumph. the first round, so that’s exactly Olivo in his opening match. a 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 The Spaniard will face what I wanted.” Serving to stay in the contest win. 53rd-ranked Anett Nikoloz Basilashvili for a place Sixth seed Dominic Thiem when darkness halted their Reigning champion Kontaveit, who beat the in round four after the Georgian charged into round three with a tie on Tuesday, Tsonga was Muguruza survived another Spaniard in Stuttgart last matched his best ever run at a routine win over Simone Bolelli, broken immediately when play tough examination from month. (AFP)

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