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Governor chairs co- ordination meeting Amnesty slams new Qatari law restricting freedom of expression Manama London ments, or news, or inflamma- and ideas. used to silence peaceful crit- tory propaganda, domestically Lynn Maalouf, Amnesty In- ics,” adding: “Qatar’s authori- outhern Governor mnesty Internation- or abroad, with the intent to ternational’s research direc- ties should be repealing such SShaikh Khalifa bin Ali al yesterday expressed harm national interests, stir up Qatar already has a tor for the Middle East, said: laws, not adding more of them.” bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has Aconcern over a vague public opinion, or infringe on host of repressive laws, “Qatar already has a host of Under the new law, “biased” chaired the first co-ordi- new law that threatens to “sig- the social system or the public but this new legislation repressive laws, but this new broadcasting or publishing can nation meeting for 2020, nificantly restrict freedom of system of the state.” deals another bitter legislation deals another bitter be punished with a fine of over in the presence of officials expression in Qatar.” The law comes just two blow to freedom of blow to freedom of expression $25,000 or up to five years in representing concerned The law, issued by Qatari years after Qatar acceded to expression in the in the country and is a blatant prison. parties. Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al the International Covenant breach of international human The new legislation joins He stressed the impor- Thani, authorises the impris- on Civil and Political Rights, a country and is a blatant rights law.” laws introduced in 1979 and tance of assessing citizens onment of “anyone who broad- UN agreement that guarantees breach of international She called it “deeply trou- 2014 that Amnesty Interna - needs and meeting their casts, publishes, or republishes individuals the right to seek, human rights law. bling that the Qatari Emir is tional says arbitrarily restrict aspirations. He commend- false or biased rumours, state- receive and impart information LYNN MAALOUF passing legislation that can be freedom of expression. ed dedicated efforts being exerted to carry out de - velopment projects in the Southern Governorate. He discussed latest de- velopments of work on de- velopment, service, health, educational projects in the region of Riffa, stressing the importance of completing the schemes. He was updated on the ‘IS resurge’ alert progress of work on de - velopment Um Ghuwefa spring, stressing the crucial Al Azhar warns of ISIS efforts to regain its status in Iraq importance of conserving historical sites which are liked to Bahrain’s long - non-binding call for the estimat- standing heritage. US troops are ed 5,000 US troops and other for- • eign forces to leave the country. involved in active The decision was mostly driv- Deadly storm operations against en by pro-Iranian factions in batters Spain ISIS remnants, but 5,000 parliament. most are engaged in US troops along with But US President Donald Madrid training the Iraqi army. other foreign troops Trump’s administration said it remain in the country. is determined to keep troops owerful storm Gloria in Iraq. Phas battered much of While experts are US troops are involved in ac- eastern Spain, with officials concerned• about the tive operations against ISIS rem- linking at least four deaths return of IS, they also nants, but most are engaged in to it. and Tehran escalated in Iraq training the Iraqi army. The Balearic Islands and say that a US withdrawal prompting fears that ISIS could The presence of US troops in the region around Valencia will not mean that IS will make a comeback amid the up- Iraq is part of a request for as- were the worst-hit on Mon- have a strong reprisal. heaval. sistance to combat ISIS that was day, with heavy flooding and Iraqi soldiers being trained with members of the Third Brigade Combat Team, It follows the US killing of Ira- sent in 2014 when the group strong winds causing havoc. Baghdad 82nd Airborne Division, at Camp Taji, Iraq. nian General Qassem Suleimani seized large areas of Iraq and More than 30 provinces and top Iraqi militia leader Abu Syria. in Spain were put on high vatory, which has been closely uals to regain its grounds,” the Mahdi Al Muhandis near Bagh- Although the US and Iran alert. The storm later moved ne of the highest Sunni monitoring IS, said the group is observatory said. dad airport earlier this month. have not had any diplomatic re- into southern France. authorities in the region attempting to reform and im- It called on the international Tehran retaliated with rocket lation since 1980, the two found Owarned yesterday that prove its status in Iraq. community to unite in the face attacks carried out by militias common ground in their battle ISIS is using Iraq’s current po- “The group is using technol- of terrorism to halt the group’s against US personnel stationed against the insurgents. litical and military crisis to gain ogy and digital platforms to resurgence. in Iraq. General Suleimani played ground. spread their messages and ide- The warning comes as ten- The tit-for-tat strikes pushed an important role in the fight Al Azhar University’s Obser- ology to recruit young individ- sions between Washington the Iraqi parliament to issue a against ISIS in Iraq.

DON’T MISS IT Fatal accident CORONAVIRUS Bahrain, US reports first case of infection Morocco charity New York seafood and poultry market 02 foundations in Wuhan, has spread from sign MoU he US Centres for there to Beijing, Shanghai and Disease Control and Shenzhen. It has also spread to Telecom firm’s TPrevention have an- Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and nounced America’s first re- South Korea. new logo ‘almost ported case of the Wuhan It has caused alarm because 03 identical’ to US coronavirus. of its connection to severe firm’s The infected man is a res- acute respiratory syndrome, or ident of Snohomish County, Sars, and has killed six people, Washington state, who had infecting more than 300 others. ‘Nearly 300 symptoms after returning from Last week, the health au - fishermen’ a trip to the region around thority began screening trav- arrested for Wuhan, China, where the out- ellers from China at three US 04 break was first reported. airports. illegal shrimping He was not identified further Wuhan has a population since 2018 by local officials and is said to of more than 11 million and be quite ill. He was admitted Chinese officials confirmed 210 fils (includes VAT) to hospital with pneumonia on Monday that the virus is last week and the coronavirus contagious between humans. infection was confirmed on The World Health Organi- The Ministry of Interior yesterday said that an Asian man aged 39 died in an accident on Shaikh Jaber Al Sabah Monday. sation will hold an emergency Street near the intersection of Nabih Saleh signal towards Riffa. He was allegedly hit by a motorist. The ministry has The virus, which was first committee this week to discuss launched a probe into the accident. Above, the damaged car being removed from the accident scene. identified last month in a the infection. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 02

Works Ministry launches service development projects Bahrain, Morocco charity Manama to the Block 360 roads devel- opment project in Zinj, along ollowing directives with MP Ahmed Al Salloum. from His Royal High- The minister said that the ness Prince Salman project includes the rehabilita- foundations sign MoU Fbin Hamad Al Khalifa, the tion of roads 6023, 6025, 6026, Crown Prince, Deputy Su - 6013 and 6015, in addition to Rabat preme Commander and First Avenue 66, noting that a rain- Deputy Prime Minister, the water drainage network will oyal Charity Organisa- Works, Municipalities Affairs be set up there. tion and Mohammed and Urban Planning Ministry It also includes paving the RVI Foundation for the has launched a series of ser- 6021, 6017 and 6018 roads, in Promotion of Social Works in vice development projects, in addition to providing low side- Education and Training have co-operation and co-ordina- walks and installing road signs signed a Memorandum of Un- tion with the Council of Rep- to ensure traffic safety, he said. derstanding. resentatives. The minister added that the The signing ceremony was The projects aim to improve project had been put out to attended by His Highness Shai- the quality of municipal servic- tender by the Tender Board at kh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khal- es across the Kingdom, which a cost of BD 707,196, and that ifa, the Representative of HM will contribute to achieving procedures are being taken to the King for Charity Works and the goals of the comprehensive award the project in prepara- Youth Affairs, the Chairman of development march spear- tion for the start of the imple- the Board of Trustees of the Roy- headed by His Majesty King mentation process. al Charity Organisation. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Meanwhile the Avenue 66 The memorandum seeks to In this regard, Works, Mu- development project and the fulfil the wish of the two insti- nicipalities Affairs and Urban addition of parking lots in the tutions to collaborate and com- Planning Minister, Essam available spaces are still under municate in order to consolidate Khalaf, paid an inspection visit study, he said. cooperation and exchange expe- riences in the fields of social, hu- manitarian and solidarity work. This positive step also falls within the framework of strengthening fraternal rela- tions, and embodies in its es- sence a consensus of visions between the two institutions in Mr Al Sayyed, Mr Al Bagali sign the MoU in the presence of HH Shaikh Nasser. the fields of social and humani- tarian work. leadership of His Majesty King The MoU was signed by Al Baqali, the president of Mo- It affirms the strength of the Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Mustafa Al Sayyed, the Secre- hammed VI Foundation for the fraternal relations between Bah- His Majesty King Mohammed tary General of the Royal Char- Promotion of Social Works in rain and Morocco, under the VI. ity Organisation and Youssed Education and Training. Mr Khalaf along with Mr Al Salloum inspect the project.

Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has affirmed the strength of the existing Bahraini-Kuwaiti partnership and co-operation across various fields, which has contributed to boosting bilateral economic and financial relations. This is the fruitful outcome of the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has stressed the need to further the two countries and their peoples, as well as the constant interest and keenness of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa develop co-operation between Bahrain and India in the economic and investment fields for the best interests of the Al Khalifa and Kuwaiti Amir, His Highness Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the minister said. The minister two countries and their friendly peoples. The minister made the statements while receiving here today the Indian made the statements while receiving the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain, Shaikh Thamer Al Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Ambassador to Bahrain, Alok Kumar Sinha. The two sides discussed aspects of the distinguished economic co-operation yesterday. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa highlighted the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations and partnership between the two countries, which, they said, reflects the on-going joint fruitful business co-operation in various economic sectors, and opening up new horizons of joint partnership to benefit the two countries and their that has contributed to creating more promising investment opportunities. They also discussed the latest global brotherly peoples. economic developments.

Bahrain Polytechnic has become the third higher institution in Bahrain to offer a course in Korean language. The step comes following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the introduction of a Korean language course. It follows a co-operation agreement signed in July last year on the operation of a community course “Discover Korea” in Bahrain Polytechnic for Korean language. The Director-General of Culture and Arts at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Hala bint The success led to placing the Korean Mohammed Al Khalifa, has received the Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain, Yasser Mohammed Ahmed Shaaban. Shaikha Hala language course as an elective course in stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between BACA and the Egyptian Embassy here, praising the joint the curriculum of Bahrain Polytechnic. The cultural projects implemented over the past years thanks to such co-operation. She also updated the Ambassador about the MoU was signed by by Hyunmo Koo, the latest BACA’s programmes and activities, noting that BACA’s 2020 programme is themed “Dilmun Density Citadel”. The two Korean Ambassador to Bahrain and Dr Jeff sides discussed ways to enhance co-operation between Bahrain and Egypt regarding cultural, artistic and heritage work to Zabudsky, the CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic. boost bilateral cultural tourism. The ambassador lauded BACA’s efforts to develop cultural ties with Arab countries.

Pakistan School celebrated its Second Graduation Ceremony and Annual Prize Distribution for the session 2018-2019 at the school premises. Parliamentarians Basem Abdullah Almujadmi, Ebrahim Al Nefaei, Ali Isa Bufarsan, Bader Salah Abdul Aziz Al Tamimi, Colonel Omer Altaf and Sawsan Kamal attended the event. The Principal Attiq-ur-Rehman extended a warm welcome to the guests, Chairman and members, Board of Management, parents and students. He expressed his pleasure for being a part of the school and its achievements. The Chairman BOM Qari Sami-ur-Rehman thanked the guests for attending the ceremony. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 03 HRH Premier’s adviser participates in WEF in Davos Bern form to elaborate global efforts HRH Premier’s adviser asserted through tensions and conflicts talks with the participants in WEF dviser to HRH Premier, aimed at supporting countries’ that Bahrain has achieved major that have created enormous chal- on the main topics featuring on the Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa economies and unifying their de- economic successes, adding that lenges for economic development, agenda of the global forum, stress- AAl Khalifa, has participated velopment efforts. the kingdom’s initiatives, which which, he said, requires finding ing the importance of paying more in the World Economic Forum He pointed out that Bahrain proved to be success stories, have ways to achieve security and sta- attention to the region’s security, as (WEF) Annual Meeting held in is always keen on taking part in become a role model to be em- bility to reach the development the best means to create good con- Davos, Switzerland. formulating global strategies that ulated. goals that meet the aspirations of ditions for more economic devel- Shaikh Salman highlighted the serve countries’ development Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa in- peoples. opment and meet the aspirations importance of WEF, being a plat- goals. Shaikh Salman dicated that the world is going HRH Premier’s Adviser held of the peoples of the region.

Telecom firm’s new logo Authority to investigate ‘almost identical’ into ‘hospital rejecting to US firm’s critical patient’ incident Expressing anger, many have sought strict action against the hospital on social media TDT | Manama ter on social media, demanding strict action against the private he National Health Regu- hospital, which refused to admit latory Authority (NHRA) a patient in a critical stage. Tyesterday said that it has The authority will take “Hospitals are meant to serve launched a probe into the case, action in accordance human beings. Here is a hospital, in which a critical patient was al- with the regulations which does inhuman service,” a legedly turned away by a private both against the medical friend of the deceased, opined. The logo of US tech company CTS, which allegedly looks quite similar to that hospital in Sanad. The deceased, who hailed of the telecom firm. institution as well as NHRA Chief Executive Officer professionals involved. from the Indian state of Kerala, Dr Mariam Al Jalahma said the was working with a private firm TDT | Manama of drama series and music authority is closely following up DR AL JALAHMA in the Kingdom. His body was notes.” on the case after going through flown home on Monday. Speaking at a launch event, the news report. ocial media users have the company’s chief executive “The authority will take pointed out that the logo had said: “Our new brand iden- action in accordance with Sof a newly-relaunched tity marks a new journey in the regulations both against telecom firm looks identical to digital services we are embark- the medical institution as that of a US tech company CTS. ing on to enrich the lives of our well as professionals in- Consumers had initially customers and employees.” volved,” Dr Al Jalahma said. praised the company’s new He stressed that the new An Asian expatriate, who sleek look and generous of- brand was in line with the suffered a cardiac arrest, fers, but that was short-lived company’s progress in the died after being reportedly for “the Middle East’s most digital transformation of pay- turned away from a private valuable brand”, according to ments, media, and entertain- hospital in Sanad, on Sunday. Arab News. ment, in order to keep up with The man, in his early for- One Twitter user, Ahmed the digital revolution and rapid ties, died on way to Salmani- Amin, tweeted a link to the changes in the communica- ya Medical Complex (SMC), CTS main website and said: tions and information technol- according to friends and “Is it luck or bad luck? … Same ogy sector. relatives. mirrored logo.” Mark Daou, media stud - “We rushed him to the An advertising expert, who ies lecturer at the American private hospital immediate- did not wish to be named, was University of Beirut, was as ly after he suffered severe quoted by Arab News: “It’s just well quoted by Arab News: chest pain. But the hospital that the basic idea of the de- “Although the treatment of did not admit him, directing sign, which is the deconstruct- the letter ‘T’ is similar, the us to take the patient to SMC ed ‘T,’ is the same. The design- variation of the font, colours, or BDF Hospital,” a close rel- er just changed the colour. and use of a single colour on ative of the deceased, said. “Then again, I see a lot of the boxes on top of the ‘T’ can “The doctors at SMC could rip-offs in our business from be considered enough varia- not do much as he died on television ad ideas to design, tion to avoid the accusation way to SMC.” and even ideas and plots of theft.” Many discussed the mat-

Man gets 10 years for possessing marijuana seeds, selling hashish TDT | Manama fendant, who was intoxicated. After searching him, the po- he First High Criminal liceman found the previously Court yesterday sen- The department scanned BD100 that was given Ttenced a male defend- allocated an informer to the defendant by the inform- ant who possessed marijuana who contacted the er in return for hashish, as well seeds, to ten years imprison- defendant and agreed as to two pieces of hashish. ment and fined him BD5,000. to purchase BD100 After obtaining a search war- According to court files, the worth hashish from rant from the Public Prosecu- case dates back to the year 2018 tion, a force from the depart- when the defendant was caught him. ment searched the defendant’s possessing the seeds, hashish PROSECUTORS residence, where four pieces of and narcotics (Alprazolam). hashish, marijuana seeds and The details of the case show BD100 worth of hashish from amounts of money collected that the Anti-Narcotics De - him, according to Prosecutors. from selling drugs were found. partment in Interior Ministry Both parties agreed to meet Further investigation showed received a tip-off on the de - in Malkiya village near Hamad that the defendant possessed fendant’s suspicious activities. Town in the Northern Gover- the drugs with the intention of The department allocated an norate. There, an undercover selling it. However, the defend- informer who contacted the de- policeman who accompanied ant denied that he was selling fendant and agreed to purchase the informer arrested the de- drugs. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 04

Registration plan for bicycles ‘Nearly 300 fishermen’ arrested TDT | Manama icycles should be reg- Bistered with a ‘regis- tration number’ just like cars and bikes, according to a recent proposal. for illegal shrimping since 2018 The proposal by Head of the Northern Munic- ipal Council, Ahmed Al Asian fishermen accused of mainly carrying out illegal shrimping Kooheji states that due to the large number of Government to encourage fish accidents involving bicy- Bahrain’s fish stock farms while implementing the cles, registration numbers • regulatory procedures mentioned must be made compulsory has declined almost in Law Decree 20 of 2002 to pro- for bicycles. 90 per cent when tect marine resources. “What re- He said that there have compared to that of a 6,400 quired is a strict regulation while been many bicycle related little over a decade ago, expatriate fishermen implementing law and inspec- accidents, which has led work under 1,700 tions to enforce it. The delay in to fatalities, which per- a study said last year. professional fishing taking these procedures means suaded him to submit the licences obtained by the that the tackling this issue will proposal. TDT | Manama Bahraini fishermen. be more difficult and costly in the Mr Al Kooheji said future,” the experts said. that an annual fee of BD5 lose to 300 fishermen were The Marine Resources Direc- should also be enforced caught for illegal shrimp- fishermen work under 1,700 pro- torate warned that fishing using on bicycles. Cing since the ban came in fessional fishing licences obtained the Karaaf method endangers He pointed out that place in 2018, it is learnt. by the Bahraini fishermen. the growth of small fish that are two bicycle riders died The statistics revealed by “This excessive fishing is dan- caught during heavy fishing near recently in two separate Works, Municipalities Affairs and gerously affecting the Kingdom’s the seabed. accidents in Budaiya last Urban Planning Minister Essam fish stocks.” The directorate said that 60-70 month. Khalaf, during the parliament The experts have predicted per cent of Karaaf catch is small However, the proposal session yesterday, showed that many varieties of fish will soon fish, which are usually disposed received a lot of negative 297 illegal shrimpers have been vanish from Bahraini waters and of by the fishermen. feedback and criticism on arrested since the implementa- the existing fish stocks will no It also revealed that more than social media. tion of ban. longer be able to fulfil the con- 46,000 metric tonnes of shrimp “The proposal is im- Lawmakers urged strong action sumption requirements of the were caught using the Karaaf practical, there is no need against those who are engaged in market. method in the last ten years. for registration records this illegal activity. The study revealed that the The latest official statistics for bicycles. This is some- They also shared complaints of number of fish species seen in showed that there are around thing that the General Di- Bahraini fishermen, who claim Bahraini waters has declined 1,400 non-Bahraini fishermen rectorate of Traffic should many Asian fishermen have been from 80 to four in the past few working under 276 licences be studying instead of the found engaging in this illegal ac- decades. meant for shrimping alone. municipal council,” a neti- tivity. “The Karaaf fishing method It means 22 per cent of total zen commented. A video was screened before Stocks seized from illegal shrimpers. destroys the marine environment expatriate fishermen working in Last month, a 13-year- the session, showing Asian fish- as it catches all species at once, Bahrain are employed in shrimp- old Bahraini cyclist died ermen flouting rules and illegally taken to preserve the marine re- Among them the prominent not allowing the smaller ones to ing. after being hit by a vehi- catching shrimp. sources. one is the Karaaf method, which grow and reproduce. The Kingdom has been imple- cle driven by a 19-year-old Bahrain’s fish stock has de- The study conducted by the is heavy fishing near the seabed, “If this method isn’t stopped, menting a ban on shrimping dur- motorist. clined almost 90 per cent when Marine Resources Directorate especially to catch shrimp. the four species of fish that are ing the breeding time during the Another fatal accident compared to that of a little over a within the Works, Municipali- The process kills many other marked safe will be reduced and past few years. took place last month as a decade ago, a study said last year. ties Affairs and Urban Planning marine species and small fish. Bahrain will become an importer Strict punishments for vio- 32-year-old Bangladeshi The study has warned that the Ministry, has attributed the sharp According to the study, the second of fish from its existing status of lating the ban include impris- cyclist Sapon Nurujjaman remaining 10pc will as well soon decline in fisheries wealth to a reason is overfishing. an exporter,” the study warned. onment, fines and seizure of was hit by a car. decline if urgent steps are not number of factors. “More than 6,400 expatriate The study recommended the boats. Car theft suspect arrested Testimonies of defence witnesses in bribery case to be heard today TDT | Manama TDT | Manama expose clients’ personal infor- police officers found a list of the mates who agreed on it. mation. clients who applied for personal The public sector employee he Director-General efence witnesses are According to court files, the loans and the public employee allegedly demanded to be paid Tof the Capital Gov- scheduled to stand before employees of the bank signed a The bank’s employees provided their personal infor- BD10,000 at a later stage for ernorate Police Directo- Dthe High Criminal Court contract with the public servant were charged with mation to the bank’s employees, leaking the personal informa- rate stated that within 24 today (Wednesday) to testify in a to provide them with personal in- bribing a public which include a woman and tion. hours of committing the case involving one public servant formation about the clients who employee while the three men. The bank’s employees were crime, the directorate’s and four employees in the private approach the bank for loans. latter was accused of As per the court files, the wom- charged with bribing a public police managed to arrest sector accused of bribery. It’s said that they were paying violating his authorities. an was the one who proposed the employee while the latter was ac- a 29-year-old Bahraini The defendants are accused him BD300 for his services. idea of dealing with the public cused of violating his authorities, who is suspected of steal- of forming a cell among them to While investigating the case, PROSECUTORS sector employee to her team- according to Prosecutors. ing a car and dumping it in sea. He explained that, af- ter receiving a report in this regard, the directo- rate undertook search and Bahrain’s biggest shopping event returns investigation operations TDT | Manama that resulted in identify- stalls from 16 countries, thousands rain’s finest traders. new-to-market products and old Children under the age of 12 years ing and arresting the sus- of potential bargains, and a return- Vendors confirmed for the launch customer favourites from local and will be admitted free of charge. The pect. tarting tomorrow until Janu- ing Street Food Market to refresh include favourites such as Four- international traders in a friendly, exhibition will open from 12 pm–10 “He stole the car from a ary 31, 2020, the halls of the hungry visitors. teen Lights Restaurant, Al Shami festive atmosphere,” said Informa pm on 23 rd and 24 th January, car showroom in Sitra and SBahrain International Exhibi- A huge variety of goods will go Al Aseel, Lamaa Foods, McDonald Markets project manager Yaqoob 10am-2pm and 4pm-10pm from intentionally dumping it tion and Convention Centre will be on sale at this 15,400 square metre & #39;s, Take Away, New York 973 Ali. Saturday 25 th to Wednesday 29 th at sea in Karzakan re - filled with exciting products from extravaganza, including specialty Burgers and many more. Entry to the Autumn Fair 2020 January, 10am-10pm on Thursday gion,” the Director-Gen- around the world as the Autumn food, fashion, beauty, home décor, “With a wide range of products remains at BD 1 despite the imple- 30 th and Friday 31 st January. On eral said. Fair returns for its 31st year. technology, toys, textiles and much and excellent dining options, the mentation of VAT in the country. 26 th and 27 th January from 10 The official confirmed Held under the patronage of the more. Autumn Fair is the perfect oppor- Tickets can be purchased during am–2 pm the exhibition will open that necessary legal meas- Bahrain Ministry of Industry, Com- The outdoor Street Food Market tunity for friends and family to meet show opening hours from kiosks at to ladies only. For further informa- ures are being taken to re- merce and Tourism, this nine-day will offer shoppers a selection of in the new year. Visitors can look the Bahrain International Exhibi- tion visit www.theautumnfair.com fer the arrested person to retail paradise features over 650 culinary delights from some of Bah- forward to discovering bargains, tion and Convention Centre. or call 17 550033. the Public Prosecution. Saudi backs UN Conference on Disarmament Geneva mament 2020, Saudi Permanent Repre- disarmament. He underlined the need to review the necessary flexibility and political will audi Arabia has reiterated its sup- sentative to the United Nations in Ge- He stressed the importance of con- factors which caused the conference to required to re-launch the conference port to the UN Conference on Dis- neva Dr Abdulaziz Al Wasil wished all solidating and supporting all UN mul- falter and, express goodwill and avoid and activate its role, in order to remedy Sarmament backing its constructive success of this session in restoring the tilateral mechanisms, including the unilateral situations that undermine the situation and change the existing efforts to adopt a comprehensive and effective role of the conference to play Conference on Disarmament to prevent the chances of achieving collective situation so that the conference can balanced work programme. its role in negotiating the international all types of weapons of mass destruc- security. carry out its responsibilities to enhance Addressing the Conference on Disar- treaties and agreements in the field of tion and their proliferation. He urged all countries to show the international security. 05 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 world

They had lit a gas Eight Indian tourists die in Nepal heater to keep the room warm and probably suffocated POLICE OFFICIAL HOBINDRA after lighting gas heater in hotel BOGATI

The tourists were found• unconscious in the room of their resort

They were pronounced• brought dead on arrival by hospital

The police say the tourists• could have died The victims were identified as Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Deeply distressed due to suffocation Peethambaran Ragalatha, Vyshnav Ranjith, Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Hospital staff observe as the bodies of eight Indian tourists who died due to by the tragic news Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen and Abhinav Saranya Nair. (Courtesy suspected suffocation are carried inside an ambulance while being taken for postmortem in Kathmandu, Nepal of the passing Agencies | Kathmandu of mathrubhumi) away of eight ight Indian tourists in- Indian tourists cluding four children in Nepal. Our Edied of suspected suffo- Embassy has been cation in a hotel in Nepal on closely following Tuesday, police said, after try- the situation. ing to keep warm by using a gas Embassy officials heater during the night. The victims were staying in are stationed at Daman, a hill resort south of the hospital and Kathmandu which is known are providing for its panoramic views of the necessary Himalayas. assistance. Our “They had lit a gas heater to thoughts are with keep the room warm and prob- the bereaved ably suffocated,” police official Hobindra Bogati said. Seven families other tourists in the group were INDIAN MINISTER FOR EXTER- NAL AFFAIRS SUBRAHMANYAM unharmed. This undated image shows the cottages of Everest Panorama Resort in Daman, The body of a child who is among the victims is being carried inside an JAISHANKAR The tourists were found un- Thaha Municipality, Makawanpur District. Photo courtesy: hotels.com | ambulance conscious in the room of their Himalayan Times resort and were airlifted to ambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav over 1 million tourists visited HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu cation. “They were using gas themselves warm, according to Ranjith. the country, of which the biggest Kerala Chief Minister where they were pronounced heater in the room, suffocation PTI. Although they had booked Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi contingent - around a tenth - Pinarayi Vijayan brought dead on arrival. might have caused their death,” four rooms, eight of them stayed Vijayan condoled the death of came from India. Foreign minister S Jaishankar Superintendent of Police Sushil in a room and remaining others Malayali tourists in Nepal. Two Chinese and two Italian condoled the death said that he is deeply distressed Singh Rathore said. in another room, the manager On the directions of the chief tourists were found dead in two of Malayali tourists in by tragic news. “Our embassy in According to news agency PTI, said, adding that all the windows minister, officials have taken separate incidents in Nepal in Nepal Nepal has been closely following the group of tourists was coming and the door of the room were steps to expedite procedures 2013. the situation. Embassy officials back from Pokhara and stayed bolted from inside. for the repatriation of the mor- Several people die during win- are stationed at the hospital and at Everest Panorama Resort in PTI identified the victims as tal remains of the victims, his ter in Kathmandu due to carbon providing necessary assistance. Makwanpur district on Monday Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya office said. monoxide poisoning, which is Our thoughts are with bereaved night. Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aar- Tourism is a major source of caused by poor ventilation and families,” he said yesterday. The resort manager said that cha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya revenue for Nepal’s economy, lack of oxygen, according to The police say the tourists the guests stayed in a room and Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath providing hundreds of thou- Buddha Basnyat, a doctor writ- could have died due to suffo - turned on a gas heater to keep Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peeth- sands of jobs. Last year just ing in the Nepali Times.

China’s former Interpol chief Greta says planting Iran MP offers $3 mn ‘to sentenced to 13 years in prison not enough after Beijing Trump backs trillion anyone who kills Trump’ tree plan Tehran ormer Interpol chief Meng Reuters | Davos, Switzerland FHongwei, who was de - tained on a visit to China in reta Thunberg said n Iranian lawmaker yes- 2018, was sentenced Tuesday Gplanting trees was Aterday offered a $3-million to more than 13 years in pris- Former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei not enough to address cli- reward to “anyone who kills” on for bribery in a case that mate change on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump to shook the international police after saying she was afraid she in an apparent rebuke to a avenge the assassination of a organisation. and her two children would planting pledge in Davos top general, semi-official news Meng -- a former vice min- be the targets of kidnapping by US President Donald agency ISNA reported. ister of public security -- is attempts. Trump. Ahmad Hamzeh, a lit - among a growing group of The 66-year-old was sen- “Our house is still on fire,” tle-known member of the Ma- Communist Party cadres tenced to 13 years and six Thunberg said, repeating jlis, made the offer on behalf caught in President Xi Jin - months in prison and fined two her remarks at the annual of the people of Kerman, the ping’s anti-graft campaign, million yuan RMB ($290,000), meeting of the World Eco- hometown and final resting which critics say has also said the Tianjin First Inter- nomic Forum a year ago. place of storied commander served as a way to remove the mediate People’s Court on “Your inaction is fuelling Major General Qasem Soleim- leader’s political enemies. Tuesday. the flames,” the teenage ac- ani. Public opposition to Washington already ran high in Iran even before a US He vanished during a visit At his trial last June, Meng tivist added, in the latest to- “We will give $3 million drone strike killed storied Revolutionary Guards commander Major General to China from France, where pleaded guilty to accepting and-fro with the 73-year-old to anyone who kills Trump,” Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad earlier this month Interpol is based, and was later $2.1 million in bribes, after president. Hamzeh, who represents Kah- accused of accepting bribes the court said he used his Earlier, Thunberg called nouj county near the southeast- the bounty offer, which comes a popular public figures in Iran, and expelled from the Com- status and positions to “seek on world leaders to listen ern city of Kerman, was quoted month ahead of a parliamentary was killed on January 3 in US munist Party. improper benefit”, illegally ac- to young activists, who have as saying by ISNA. election. drone strike outside Baghdad His wife was granted politi- quire property and accumulate followed her to Davos this He did not say who would pay Soleimani, one of the most airport. cal asylum in France last year, bribes. year. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 06 Prince Harry starts new life with Meghan in Canada

Harry and Meghan have• pledged to uphold 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth’s values KNOW WHAT in any commercial arrangements Like Britain, Canada is a Commonwealth realm, • Making money meaning Harry’s grand- without seemingly mother Queen Elizabeth cashing in on royal II is the head of state connections has proved tricky for others tion” over who foots their secu- Vancouver rity costs. Asked whether British tax- rince Harry was spending Prince Harry attended his last duties in London on Monday Meghan Markle visited a charity called Justice for Girls in Vancouver last week payers should fund the Sussexes the first full day of his new while they are in Canada, he told Plife in Canada yesterday Meghan spent several years 20-minute private meeting with Sky News television: “I don’t after jetting in from Britain to while acting in the legal drama British Prime Minister Boris have an easy answer to that.” join his wife Meghan following series “Suits”. Johnson, who hosted the event their shock exit from their royal -- which might be one of the Milking it roles. ‘No other option’ prince’s final engagements as a Harry and Meghan have Harry, 35, landed at Vancouver Harry and Meghan are bowing working royal. pledged to uphold 93-year-old International Airport on a Brit- out entirely from representing Queen Elizabeth’s values in any ish Airways flight from London the monarchy, in a crisis that Price of freedom commercial arrangements they Heathrow shortly after 7:00 pm has shaken the centuries-old Under their new arrangement, strike. on Monday (0300 GMT Tues- institution. the Sussexes are free to earn Making money without seem- day). The Duke and Duchess of Sus- their own commercial income ingly cashing in on royal con- He then took a connecting sex openly said they have strug- -- but can no longer represent nections has proved tricky for flight to Victoria on Vancouver gled in the spotlight since their Queen Elizabeth or be referred others who have sought a life Island, where he and Meghan wedding in May 2018, and were to as their royal highnesses, and outside the Windsor family busi- have temporarily set up a home seeking to step back as frontline must repay taxpayers’ money ness. from home, having spent six royals. spent on their UK home. The Daily Mail newspaper weeks on the Pacific west coast Harry said Sunday that they They will no longer receive said Tuesday that Peter Phillips over Christmas with their baby did not want to quit their royal public money -- though 95 per- Tall trees shield the view of Meghan and Harry’s temporary estate in Vancouver was using his connections to son Archie. duties but reluctantly accepted cent of their annual funding Island, British Columbia, Canada sell milk on Chinese television, British newspapers published there was “no other option” if comes from his father Prince holding up a glass in front of a pictures of Harry, escorted by they wanted to cut loose from Charles’ hereditary estate for the senior advisor on heraldry sug- eign but he was giving his per- stately home. security, descending from the public funding and seek their heir to the throne. gested they should not be al - sonal opinion. The sports and entertainment plane wearing a beanie hat and own income in pursuit of a more To what extent that will con- lowed to use the royal moniker, In a role that dates back to the agency director is the Queen’s jeans with a bag slung over his independent life. tinue, and who will cover their having relinquished their public 15th century, he is involved in eldest grandchild and son of her shoulder. On Monday, Harry, who is security bill -- currently met by duties. making sure that royal symbols only daughter, Princess Anne. Meghan, 38, was earlier spot- sixth in line to the throne, at- the British police -- remains to “I don’t think it’s satisfacto- are not used illegitimately for Harry’s first cousin, 42, is 15th ted with Archie taking their dogs tended the UK-Africa Invest- be seen. ry. One cannot be two things at commercial purposes. in line to the throne but has nev- for a walk in the neighborhood. ment Summit in London. The couple intend to raise once. You either are (royal) or “It is such unusual times that er held a royal title or carried out According to local reports, He seemed in good spirits as their own income streams. They you’re not,” Thomas Woodcock, it is a matter of waiting and see- public duties for the royal family. the couple are looking to buy a he met the presidents of Malawi have launched their new Sussex the Garter King of Arms, told ing how things develop,” he said. “It may be lucrative, but it’s beachside house in Vancouver, and Mozambique, and the Mo- Royal website and trademarked The Times newspaper. Meanwhile Britain’s Justice undignified,” the Daily Mail said. or possibly in Toronto, where roccan prime minister. the name. Woodcock said the final deci- Secretary Robert Buckland said “Harry and Meghan should US former television actress He also had an informal However, Queen Elizabeth’s sion would rest with the sover- there must be a “line of delinea- take note.”

China says virus spreading between humans as WHO set to meet Reuters, AFP | Beijing from Wuhan. Japan and Taiwan extra screening is needed. ulator warned it would punish also confirmed one case each, “The outbreak of a SARS-like speculators hoarding masks or he death toll from a myste- both nationals who had been to coronavirus in Wuhan is devel- other products used for prevent- Trious flu-like virus in China Wuhan. oping into a major potential eco- ing diseases, according to the climbed to six on Tuesday as “Information about new - nomic risk to the Asia-Pacific Shanghai Observer, a web pub- new cases surged beyond 300 ly reported infections suggest region now that there is medical lication backed by a Communist and authorities fretted about there may now be sustained hu- evidence of human-to-human Party newspaper. the added risk from millions of man-to-human transmission,” transmission,” said Rajiv Biswas, But Zhong Nanshan, head of Chinese traveling for the Lunar said WHO’s regional director Asia Pacific Chief Economist for the National Health Commis- New Year holiday. for the western Pacific, Takeshi IHS Markit. sion’s team investigating the Round the world, airports Kasai. So far, the WHO has not recom- outbreak, sought to ease alarm, tightened screening of travel- Taiwan, the self-ruled island mended trade or travel restric- saying in footage shown by state ers from China as officials con- that China claims as its own, tions but such measures could television there was no danger of firmed the coronavirus strain on Monday set up an epidemic be discussed at Wednesday’s a repeat of the SARS epidemic so is contagious between humans. response command center. More meeting. long as precautions were taken. The World Health Organiza- than 1,000 beds were prepared China’s National Health Com- Chinese travel booking plat- tion (WHO) called a meeting for in isolation wards in case the mission will also give an update forms from Trip.com (TCOM.O) Wednesday to consider declar- virus spreads further. at a press briefing at 10 a.m. to Alibaba Group’s ( BABA.N) ing a global health emergency. A seafood market in Wuhan has been identified as the centre of the outbreak (0200 GMT) on Wednesday. Fliggy said they would offer free The outbreak, which began in Outbreak linked to a market cancellations on bookings made the central city of Wuhan, also Though the origin of the virus Rush for masks for Wuhan. sent shivers through financial was yet to be identified, WHO Airports in the United States, markets as investors recalled said the primary source was Australia and across Asia have the fallout from China’s Severe probably animal. Chinese offi- begun screening passengers Acute Respiratory Syndrome cials have linked the outbreak to from Wuhan. (SARS) outbreak in 2002/2003 In the city itself, officials have that it initially covered up. been using infrared thermom- The SARS coronavirus killed eters to screen passengers at nearly 800 people then. airports, railway stations and “We’ll stay at home during the other passenger terminals since holiday. I’m scared as I remem- Jan. 14. ber SARS very well,” said Zhang The Lunar New Year is a ma- Xinyuan, who had been bound jor holiday for Chinese, many from Beijing for the Thai resort of whom travel to join family or of Phuket before she and her have a foreign holiday. husband decided to cancel their Images of long lines of people air tickets. however, including five cases queuing to buy face masks were Authorities have confirmed There have been six deaths in in the national capital Beijing. Wuhan’s seafood market. circulating widely on Chinese more than 300 cases in China, that city, Mayor Zhou Xianwang Fifteen medical personnel are The virus can cause pneumo- social media. mostly in Wuhan, a provincial told Chinese state television on among those infected. nia, with symptoms including Some online vendors were capital and transportation hub, Tuesday. Abroad, Thailand has reported fever and difficulty in breathing. limiting sales of masks and hand where the virus may have origi- The virus has been spread - two cases and South Korea one, As those symptoms are similar to sanitizers as demand surged. People wearing masks are pictured on nated at a sea food market. ing around other parts of China, all involving Chinese travelers many other respiratory diseases, Shanghai city’s market reg- the subway in Beijing, China WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 07

Too many show for Sri Lanka twins WWII bomb made record bid safe in Germany city 2.229 billion years of Cologne Scientists date world’s oldest meteor crater Tokyo

crater in western Aus- tralia was formed by a Stefan Höreth of the bomb meteor strike more than disposal unit next to the WWII A bomb. 2.2 billion years ago and is the world’s oldest known impact Frankfurt am Main site, new research published Wednesday shows. A Sri Lankan attempt to set a world record for the largest gathering of twins The study marks the first erman experts defused may have failed Monday after an unexpectedly large turnout overwhelmed time that the Yarrabubba cra- Ga World War II bomb organisers who vowed to try again. ter has been precisely dated, in Cologne yesterday that at 2.229 billion years old, and had forced the evacuation of means it is 200 million years thousands of office workers older than any similar site and disrupted rail and ship known on Earth. traffic. No joke: Denmark to cut kids The revelation also raises the The 500-kilogramme intriguing possibility that the (1,100-pound) US bomb off from laughing gas massive impact could have sig- -- dropped during a heavy Copenhagen nificantly altered the Earth’s bombardment of the west- climate, helping end a period ern German city -- “no enmark plans to ban sales of global “deep freeze”. Meteor craters, such as this one in Arizona are difficult to age precisely because longer poses a danger”, Dof laughing gas to minors Scientists had long suspected he sites tend to be poorly preserved because erosion and tectonic events such the city said in a statement to prevent them from using that Yarrabubba, in a remote as earthquakes erase the geologic past shortly before midday (1100 the substance -- which is used part of the outback, dated back GMT). for making whipped cream or several billion years. minerals involved searching The researchers theorise that Construction workers filling balloons -- to get high, But dating ancient craters is for microscopic grains, using when the meteor hit Yarrabub- found the bomb on the right officials said Tuesday. not easy: the sites tend to be a high-tech scanning process ba, the site was covered with bank of the Rhine river on “We’re going to end too-easy Canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly poorly preserved because ero- known as Sensitive High Res- ice, like much of the rest of the Monday evening, prompt- access to laughing gas and pre- known as laughing gas sion and tectonic events such olution Ion Micro Probe or Earth at the time. ing the evacuation of near- vent the abuse of gas cartridg- as earthquakes have “progres- SHRIMP dating. The massive strike, which by offices including those es by young people,” Industry can cause nervous system and sively erased into the geologic Once identified, uranium in created a crater around 70 of broadcaster RTL and the Minister Simon Kollerup said heart rhythm problems and a past”, the researchers wrote the grains helped the scien - kilometres (45 miles) in di - Cologne Opera. in a statement. loss of memory. in their paper, published in the tists determine a precise date, ameter, may have sent up to Very few people live in With nearly universal sup- A survey found nearly one in journal Nature Communica- which they found coincided half a trillion tons of vaporised the area, which is primarily port among lawmakers, the six Danish boys aged 15-25 had tions on Wednesday. with a period when the planet ice into the atmosphere, ac - a business district. parliament is expected to pass tried laughing gas, and nearly And even where craters are emerged from a global deep cording to models run by the “The roughly 10,000 the legislation that would see one in 10 girls. Three deaths still present, determining their freeze known as “Snowball team. employees of the affected sales restricted from May, linked to inhalation of nitrous age is complex. Earth”. “If the impact occurred into companies and the 15 res- with adults also to be limited oxide have been recorded in To date Yarrabubba precisely, “Glacial deposits are absent an ice sheet then it would idents may return to their to purchasing two cartridges the country since 2016. the team hunted for evidence from the rock record for around release lots of water vapour, buildings,” said the city’s the at a time to discourage abuse. Nitrous oxide is widely used of “shock recrystallisation” in 400 million years after the Yar- which is an even more efficient statement. Nitrous oxide, or laughing as a propellant for aerosols, in minerals at the site -- essen - rabubba impact,” Chris Kirk- greenhouse gas than carbon After the bomb was deac- gas, was once widely used as particular for whipped cream tially where the massive impact land, a professor at Curtin Uni- dioxide,” lead author Timmons tivated in an operation that an anaesthetic to reduce pain, and cooking oils. of the meteor had altered the versity’s School of Earth and Erickson, of NASA’s Johnson took less than an hour, Ger- but its euphoric effects have Denmark would become the structure of materials including Planetary Sciences who was Space Center and Curtin’s man rail operator Deutsche also long made it popular as a first European Union country zircon and monazite. involved in the study, told AFP. School of Earth and Planetary Bahn announced that the recreational drug. to restrict sales of nitrous ox- “The impact fits within the Sciences, told AFP. bridge had reopened, as had Health officials worry that ide to youths if the legislation - ‘SHRIMP dating’ - context of Earth moving out of “That, in turn, may result in Cologne’s smaller Messe/ regular use of nitrous oxide is adopted as expected. But finding that record in the frigid conditions.” warming of the planet.” Deutz station. Dutch farm dad ‘beat bad spirits out of kids’

One child was tied up• by his hands and feet as punishment, while another child was forced to spend an entire summer in a doghouse at the farm

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Dutchman isolated six of his Achildren in a remote farm- house from birth and beat them to drive out “bad spirits,” pros- Gerrit Jan van D ecutors told a court yesterday. sometimes not even for months.” Gerrit Jan van D., 67, subjected One of the children was sepa- the youngsters who were found rated from the rest of the family on the farm in the village of Ru- at the age of 12 and made to stay inerwold in October to “very The children all in a caravan on another part of serious physical punishment” speak of very serious the farm, prosecutors said, add- when he thought they had been An image taken from a drone on 30 October 2019 shows Dutch judges visiting the farmhouse in Ruinerwold where a family physical punishment ing that “after that he spent a made “unclean”. was allegedly held captive. if their father thought whole summer in a doghouse One child was tied up by his there was a ‘bad in a shed.” hands and feet as punishment, were kept indoors and had to “I feel like this is a witch hunt,” The three oldest of the nine ‘Unclean’ spirit’ in them. That while another child was forced be quiet so that no one would Joseph B. told the court. “I have happened from a very children were allowed to go to to spend an entire summer in a notice that they existed.” Van D. was absent for medical a clear conscience... I have not school and the “exterior doors doghouse at the farm in north- They were not registered with reasons from Tuesday’s hearing robbed anyone of his freedom.” young age, four or were not locked all those years”, ern Drenthe province. Dutch authorities and had never in the town of Assen. Prosecutors said the three old- five years prosecutors said. “The children all speak of very been to school, they said. He is charged with depriving est children were not allowed to PROSECUTORS SAID DURING A But they said that there was serious physical punishment if The family was first discov- the children of their liberty from talk about the existence of their PROCEDURAL HEARING IN THE CASE still “unlawful deprivation of their father thought there was ered in October when the old- 2007 to 2019 and “punching, brothers and sisters. liberty for all these years -- clas- a ‘bad spirit’ in them. That hap- est son still living on the farm kicking and denying food and Citing diaries kept by the chil- sically locked up at times, but in pened from a very young age, walked into a local bar in a con- drink” to the six children. He dren, prosecutors said they had a less classic way at other times.” four or five years,” prosecutors fused state and raised concern is also charged with sexually all spoken of their “conviction Prosecutors said the abuse was said during a procedural hearing about the welfare of his other abusing two of the older three that contact with the outside a “figurative lock on the door”, in the case. siblings. children. world makes you ‘unclean’ and “This child was isolated, had adding that “no physical lock is Prosecutors said the youngest Police raided the farm and ar- Joseph B. is also charged with about ‘bad spirits’ that come into to pray and the other family required on the door as evidence six of the man’s nine children rested Van D. and an Austrian depriving the children of their bodies. The father determined members were not allowed to of unlawful deprivation of liber- “lived in seclusion from birth, man identified as Joseph B., 58. liberty and was in court. when a child had a ‘bad spirit’. have contact with this child, ty or hostage-taking.” ALL MEN PROFESS HONESTY AS LONG QUOTE AS THEY CAN. TO BELIEVE ALL MEN OF THE HONEST WOULD BE FOLLY. TO BELIEVE DAY NONE SO IS SOMETHING WORSE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL flicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen, Europe has suffered from its When it comes ven before he became the lack of cohesiveness. EU “actor- European Union’s new ness” – to use the choice phrase Eforeign policy chief, Josep of European scholars – has been Borrell suggested that Europe hamstrung by its semi-suprana- to peace, is the should speak the “language of tional, semi-intergovernmental power”. And German foreign character. It could be argued that minister Heiko Maas called for a the bloc has not lived up to ex- “strong and sovereign Europe”, pectations that it would act as a EU really a which could be a bigger play - great power. er on the world stage through When the EU has notched a proposed European Security up limited foreign policy suc - Council. cesses in the last decade, such great power? It is fitting, then, that Europe as co-ordination of sanctions has spent time in the opening on Russia after the annexation weeks of the new decade talking of Crimea and putting togeth - A look at Europe’s track record about war and peace. This past er the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Sunday, the continent hosted a they were premised on support in peacemaking suggests the grand summit in Berlin on the from the Obama administration. Libyan conflict. On Monday, EU The exception is the so-called continent may be less than the foreign ministers discussed Lux- Belgrade–Pristina dialogue, fa- embourg’s push for European cilitated between the govern - sum of its parts recognition of a Palestinian state. ments of Serbia and Kosovo. The EU is good at talking. Asle The talks began three years af- Toje, a Norwegian foreign policy ter the latter’s declaration of analyst and member of the No- independence from the former bel Committee, once made the in 2008. Within two years, the following claim: “The European EU managed to broker a limited Union was born out of an un - normalisation of bilateral rela- derstanding that ‘the great deci- tions. Though the deal was seen sions of our day will be made by at the time as ground-breaking, speeches and majority decisions, it failed to achieve the broader not by blood and iron’, to reverse objective of resolving Kosovo’s When Donald Trump pulled Bismarck’s quip”. status. That failure is all the back American troops from In Libya, the EU’s Indeed, speeches and majority more biting given that the EU’s north-eastern Syria in Octo - positioning has been decisions could be the essence leverage with both parties was ber, effectively green-lighting weakened by divisions of the European project and the their aspirations to join the bloc the Turkish invasion of Syrian between the north African reason it was awarded the Nobel as independent states. For Koso- Kurdish-controlled territory, nation’s former colonial Peace Prize in 2012. By joining vo, recognition from certain EU the EU cried foul, but not with powers, Italy and France, 28 countries in a grand union of member states – one example one voice. And there was lit - values, the EU has brought peace being Spain, Mr Borrell’s home tle take-up of German defence but it has been scrambling to a once-turbulent continent. country – continues to seem a minister Annegret Kramp-Kar- lately to regain the But what of its role beyond its distant prospect, adding further renbauer’s suggestion that an diplomatic initiative from own borders? How successful insult to injury. international force, with a Ankara and Moscow. has Europe been as a peacemak- Further afield, the prospects substantial German military er? Has it even tried, and having for EU-led peacemaking have contribution, be deployed to tried, succeeded? hardly been more encouraging. establish a security zone on the Its record is mixed. From On Syria, there has been little ground. the Balkan wars of the 1990s, European coherence – or effort In Iraq and Lebanon, both through the US invasion of Af- – beyond robust expressions rocked by popular protest, the ghanistan and Iraq and the Dar- of support for the UN-led in- EU has limited itself to calling for on the ground in Iraq – roughly fur crisis, as well as ongoing con- tra-Syrian dialogue in Geneva. peace. There are European boots 3,000 soldiers from 19 EU states,

Being happy at work is not impossible and companies can make it happen

Justin Thomas day. It does not take a degree in economics to figure out that none ysfunctional thinking and of this is good for organisations. A unhealthy mental pat- toxic culture affects productivity, Dterns are more common hits their bottom line, and keeps than we realise. They affect our companies from attaining their relationships with our families, objectives. friends and colleagues. When Conversely, employers who re- these patterns remain unchecked, late to their employees in a con- they can morph into disorders, sistently compassionate style reap The UAE manifest in how people behave the rewards. Such organisations and relate to one another. So for are likely to be concerned with has been example, the frequent breakdown the well-being of their employ- of relationships is a red flag, a ees. They put in place initiatives quick to act first sign that “it’s not them, it’s to promote contentment, along you” and this can be a bitter pill with fostering a strong sense of on the idea to swallow. purpose and belonging. Often, workplaces are a part When such workplaces prop- that offices of the problem. In nations such erly carry out these moves, the are better as the UK and the US, the leading outcomes are invariably positive, cause of workplace absenteeism with higher levels of employee places when is depression. loyalty, and lower rates of sick- If we apply the idea of person- ness and absence. Furthermore, they prioritise ality disorders to the office, it be- such working environments tend comes clear that some employers to be characterised by higher lev- employee consistently relate to their staff els of creativity and innovation, in potentially damaging ways, good corporate-citizenship and well-being resulting in high rates of relation- pan-organisational camaraderie. ship breakdown. In the world of In short, they are better, more work, of course, we choose to call pleasant places to work. Once it employee turnover. word spreads, these organisations Many of the best and the bright- get the first pick of the best talent, est employees quickly move on and they keep them. country took the bold and innova- even appointed chief happiness Well-being. from toxic workplaces. Those The idea that organisations tive step of appointing a Minister and positivity officers. All these At least nine workplaces in who remain can become disil- benefit from promoting employ- of State for Happiness. By 2017, measures made it evident how the UAE have completed or are lusioned or embittered. People ee well-being is gaining global organisations across the UAE, pri- committed the country was to the pursuing a standard set by the even fall ill when they have to go traction and the UAE has been vate and public sector, created cause and to the UAE’s National International WELL Building In- onto a toxic workplace day after quick to act on this. In 2016, this special roles to this end. Some Programme for Happiness and stitute (IWBI), which says that

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RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL flicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen, anyahu’s government has exploit- Europe has suffered from its ed a lack of European consensus Bahrain must conserve and When it comes ven before he became the lack of cohesiveness. EU “actor- to act decisively on the issue. “We European Union’s new ness” – to use the choice phrase Europeans have been suffering enrich its precious topsoil Eforeign policy chief, Josep of European scholars – has been internal divisions, and we have TOP Borrell suggested that Europe hamstrung by its semi-suprana- not been united enough,” Mr Bor- to peace, is the should speak the “language of tional, semi-intergovernmental rell recently lamented. 4 power”. And German foreign character. It could be argued that EU peacemaking is a distinct TWEETS minister Heiko Maas called for a the bloc has not lived up to ex- quantity compared to some of “strong and sovereign Europe”, pectations that it would act as a its constituent parts. Norway, EU really a which could be a bigger play - great power. perhaps the biggest peacemak- er on the world stage through When the EU has notched er of the bloc, facilitated the 01 a proposed European Security up limited foreign policy suc - Oslo Accords and Colombia’s Council. cesses in the last decade, such peace agreement. It has sought KOTA SRIRAJ great power? It is fitting, then, that Europe as co-ordination of sanctions to involve itself in many other has spent time in the opening on Russia after the annexation intractable conflicts, including he agricultural sector in Bahrain is facing daunting chal- weeks of the new decade talking of Crimea and putting togeth - Haiti, Cyprus, the Philippines, lenges mainly due to oppressive weather conditions A look at Europe’s track record about war and peace. This past er the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. France Twhich requires the farmers to tend to their farms even Sunday, the continent hosted a they were premised on support has traditionally tried to lead illary Clinton is not when the temperatures touch 45 degree Celsius. The falling in peacemaking suggests the grand summit in Berlin on the from the Obama administration. Europe on Middle East matters, Hcommitting to en- water levels and increasing costs of farming is making the Libyan conflict. On Monday, EU The exception is the so-called including peace initiatives. From dorsing and campaigning going even tougher for the farmers leading to a rise in loan li- continent may be less than the foreign ministers discussed Lux- Belgrade–Pristina dialogue, fa- 1958, Ireland has been the only for Sen. Bernie Sanders abilities and inability to spend on key farming equipment such embourg’s push for European cilitated between the govern - country to have a continuous if he’s the Democratic as the sunshade nets that provide the much-required shade to sum of its parts recognition of a Palestinian state. ments of Serbia and Kosovo. presence on UN peacekeeping 2020 presidential nomi- the crops. These conditions are increasingly contributing to The EU is good at talking. Asle The talks began three years af- missions. nee, saying “nobody likes two situations, firstly the farmer is reaching the end of the road Toje, a Norwegian foreign policy ter the latter’s declaration of So, why is the EU not anywhere him” and labeling him a as far as agriculture is concerned and selling his land to real analyst and member of the No- independence from the former near the sum total of its member career politician in an ex- estate developers, this in turn is causing the rise of urbaniza- bel Committee, once made the in 2008. Within two years, the states’ weight in foreign affairs? plosive new interview in tion. Secondly, the farmer himself is moving to the cities after following claim: “The European EU managed to broker a limited One explanation, by Christopher The Hollywood Reporter disposing the land causing migration related problems, as the Union was born out of an un - normalisation of bilateral rela- Hill, a British expert on Europe- @CNN cities struggle with meagre resources in supporting the influx derstanding that ‘the great deci- tions. Though the deal was seen an politics, is that Europe suffers of migratory population. sions of our day will be made by at the time as ground-breaking, a “capability-expectations gap”. 02 These conditions are triggered mainly because the state speeches and majority decisions, it failed to achieve the broader His eponymous 1993 paper iden- of affairs on the agricultural front are steadily declining as not by blood and iron’, to reverse objective of resolving Kosovo’s When Donald Trump pulled plus another 200 under Nato Guaido, rather than its president tified the gap’s three causes – the the farmers battle critical conditions arising due to anthro- Bismarck’s quip”. status. That failure is all the back American troops from In Libya, the EU’s command – but the EU has been Nicolas Maduro, as the rightful inability to agree, allocate re - pogenic and climate change related reasons leading difficult Indeed, speeches and majority more biting given that the EU’s north-eastern Syria in Octo - positioning has been wary of doing much more than head of state. On Monday, Mr sources, or to use instruments at economic conditions. The changing climate, rising pollution decisions could be the essence leverage with both parties was ber, effectively green-lighting weakened by divisions criticising the heavy-handedness Borrell said he would meet Mr the EU’s disposal. For the gap to levels and falling viability in agriculture is forcing the farming of the European project and the their aspirations to join the bloc the Turkish invasion of Syrian between the north African of Iraqi security forces. Guaido in Brussels and there are be closed, the professor argued, community world-wide to urgently look for alternative means reason it was awarded the Nobel as independent states. For Koso- Kurdish-controlled territory, nation’s former colonial In Libya, the EU’s positioning whispers that the Dutch, among European foreign policy must of livelihood. This is also causing the food security conditions Peace Prize in 2012. By joining vo, recognition from certain EU the EU cried foul, but not with powers, Italy and France, has been weakened by divisions others, are seeking a harder EU be grounded in demonstrated riendship depends on of various nations to be in trouble as the main food producers – 28 countries in a grand union of member states – one example one voice. And there was lit - between the north African na- stance against the Maduro re - behaviour, which would require Ftrust and trust depends farmers are going out of business. This trend needs to be arrest- values, the EU has brought peace being Spain, Mr Borrell’s home tle take-up of German defence but it has been scrambling tion’s former colonial powers, gime. But Mr Maduro has already the EU to take decisions quickly, on having a strong sense of ed before the cumulative global food scarcity crisis gets out of to a once-turbulent continent. country – continues to seem a minister Annegret Kramp-Kar- lately to regain the Italy and France, but it has been dismissed the threat of European mobilise institutions and com- concern for the welfare of control and puts the human existence in risk. There are many But what of its role beyond its distant prospect, adding further renbauer’s suggestion that an diplomatic initiative from scrambling lately to regain the sanctions and travel bans, saying: mand resources. The alterna - others. Be honest, truth- factor’s contributing to the difficulties of the Agri-sector, but own borders? How successful insult to injury. international force, with a Ankara and Moscow. diplomatic initiative from An- “I don’t care even a little bit about tive, he said, is to simply lower ful and warm-hearted. the main challenges are in the form of fall- has Europe been as a peacemak- Further afield, the prospects substantial German military kara and Moscow. This largely what Europe does”. expectations. Make compassion the ba- ing water levels and deterioration of the soil er? Has it even tried, and having for EU-led peacemaking have contribution, be deployed to explains the holding of the Ber- Israel shares a similar disre- That would mean recognising sis of your determination. The falling quality. These issues alone are sufficient to tried, succeeded? hardly been more encouraging. establish a security zone on the lin conference, and Mr Borrell’s gard to the EU, particularly in the EU is, in the words of a recent Think of what the future water levels and bring the sector to its knees. Bahrain too has Its record is mixed. From On Syria, there has been little ground. bullish cheerleading for a more discussions on Palestinian state- Swedish Institute of Internation- can be, not what happened increasing costs of been a witness to these problems plaguing the Balkan wars of the 1990s, European coherence – or effort In Iraq and Lebanon, both determined European role. hood. In 2014, the European Par- al Affairs paper, an “unidentified in the past. the farmers as the topsoil in the kingdom through the US invasion of Af- – beyond robust expressions rocked by popular protest, the As for Venezuela, the EU, US liament adopted a resolution to political object” – not quite a @DalaiLama farming is making has rapidly worsened in its quality due to ghanistan and Iraq and the Dar- of support for the UN-led in- EU has limited itself to calling for on the ground in Iraq – roughly and dozens of other nations rec- recognise Palestinian statehood state yet more than an interna- the going even pollution, urbanization and salinization. fur crisis, as well as ongoing con- tra-Syrian dialogue in Geneva. peace. There are European boots 3,000 soldiers from 19 EU states, ognise opposition leader Juan in principle. But Benjamin Net- tional organisation. 03 tougher for the The water related woes of the farmers farmers leading are still manageable as in todays techno- logically advanced times it is possible to to a rise in loan ensure research and development on crops liabilities and that have high nutrition and fiber content inability to spend and that can ensure high crop yield with on key farming less water commitment. But soil conditions Being happy at work is not impossible and companies can make it happen cannot be negotiated or “managed”. An resident Trump is the equipment such acceptably good quality of soil is a non-ne- Pbest. This man is down as the sunshade gotiable requirement or to be more specific, Justin Thomas day. It does not take a degree in People even fall ill when people, which represents a mas- to earth, normal, fun & nets that provide a fertile topsoil is a must if the crops were economics to figure out that none they have to go onto a toxic sive opportunity for social good real. I’m a guy that grew the much-required to even survive. This requirement becomes ysfunctional thinking and of this is good for organisations. A workplace day after day. in the country. up in foster care. Lived in shade to the crops. even more essential in an arid geographic unhealthy mental pat- toxic culture affects productivity, It does not take a degree On a personal level, I have been a children shelters, been location such as that of Bahrain. Topsoil Dterns are more common hits their bottom line, and keeps in economics to figure out involved in workplace well-be- in so many homes and now contains all the required nutrients that than we realise. They affect our companies from attaining their ing initiatives over the past five look at me with The Great- plants need to survive and be productive relationships with our families, objectives. that none of this is good years. I have delivered courses est President of the Unit- and in order to protect this natural asset, friends and colleagues. When Conversely, employers who re- for organisations. A toxic on mindfulness-based stress re- ed States of America. The the leaching of the salt is critical. This can be possible only these patterns remain unchecked, late to their employees in a con- culture affects productivity, duction to groups of employees American Dream is real. with an effective drainage mechanism. they can morph into disorders, sistently compassionate style reap hits their bottom line, and from several organisations. When @w_terrence Additionally, the region wise tabulation and indexing of land The UAE manifest in how people behave the rewards. Such organisations keeps companies from leading these sessions, it always quality is crucial as this can not only create a baseline data but and relate to one another. So for are likely to be concerned with attaining their objectives. strikes me how valuable many of 04 also help in keeping a tab on the improving or deteriorating has been example, the frequent breakdown the well-being of their employ- the participants find these ses- quality of the land. There is also an urgent need to declare the of relationships is a red flag, a ees. They put in place initiatives sions. I frequently hear reports topsoil as a protected natural resource and hence must have quick to act first sign that “it’s not them, it’s to promote contentment, along from the groups about improved stringent laws governing its conservation, this will dissuade you” and this can be a bitter pill with fostering a strong sense of sleep, better relationships and an the erosion of this asset. The authorities can also engage the on the idea to swallow. purpose and belonging. enhanced ability to deal with the farming community and general population on the importance Often, workplaces are a part When such workplaces prop- areas of building design, includ- psychological rough and tumble of the topsoil and create awareness, this can aid immensely that offices of the problem. In nations such erly carry out these moves, the ing the air and light. of the office. in conserving the same. These measures can script a turn- are better as the UK and the US, the leading outcomes are invariably positive, Healthy workplaces are a criti- A workplace well-being agenda ne year from today, around for the Agri-sector and ensure that the difficulties of cause of workplace absenteeism with higher levels of employee cal national priority and the UAE that goes beyond balloons and Othe next president the farming community and conservation of the topsoil are places when is depression. loyalty, and lower rates of sick- has recently announced the Busi- cupcakes can have a substantial will begin her first full both attended to in one go. If we apply the idea of person- ness and absence. Furthermore, ness for Wellbeing Council. This and lasting impact on peoples’ day of work. She’ll inherit The topsoil is the essence of agriculture and backbone they prioritise ality disorders to the office, it be- such working environments tend is to encourage well-being in the lives. However, in addition to a government in crisis, to food security. In fact, the formation of an inch of topsoil comes clear that some employers to be characterised by higher lev- offices whether through initia- helping people cope with stress, infected by corruption, requires nearly 500 years as topsoil mainly derives from rock employee consistently relate to their staff els of creativity and innovation, tives such as flexible working, we should aim to reduce the and will need the exper- that needs to be broken into small fragments through a long in potentially damaging ways, good corporate-citizenship and access to counselling services or sources of stress. For example, tise and drive to rebuild process of chemical weathering which eventually enables well-being resulting in high rates of relation- pan-organisational camaraderie. mindfulness sessions. unrealistic deadlines, job insecu- it and ensure it works for the plants to get a hold in the rock fissures and start growing ship breakdown. In the world of In short, they are better, more Headed by the Minister of State rity, lack of autonomy, bullying, or the people. I’ve got a plan and add organic matter. Given the unique value of this natural work, of course, we choose to call pleasant places to work. Once for Happiness, Ohood Al Roumi, managers with poor interperson- for that. resource every effort must be made to protect the same, more- it employee turnover. word spreads, these organisations the council comprises eight of the al skills, to list a few. @ewarren over in these challenging economic times that are witnessing Many of the best and the bright- get the first pick of the best talent, UAE’s largest employers (Majid Al For sure, promoting employee fluctuating oil prices, investing on the well-being of agriculture est employees quickly move on and they keep them. country took the bold and innova- even appointed chief happiness Well-being. the environment of an organisa- Futtaim Group, Landmark Group, well-being is good for the bottom and its constituent elements will be in the best interests of from toxic workplaces. Those The idea that organisations tive step of appointing a Minister and positivity officers. All these At least nine workplaces in tion is relevant to the health and Emirates NBD, Etihad Airways, line. But this should not be the Disclaimer: (Views expressed Bahrain as a robust Agri-sector will not only reduce the import who remain can become disil- benefit from promoting employ- of State for Happiness. By 2017, measures made it evident how the UAE have completed or are well-being of employees. Aldar Properties, Emirates Air- key driver. We should promote by columnists are personal and bill for food items which will not only have a cascading effect lusioned or embittered. People ee well-being is gaining global organisations across the UAE, pri- committed the country was to the pursuing a standard set by the Launched in 2014, the standard lines, Unilever and Cisco). These well-being because it is the right need not necessarily reflect our in increasing public confidence and improving food security, even fall ill when they have to go traction and the UAE has been vate and public sector, created cause and to the UAE’s National International WELL Building In- draws on decades of scientific re- companies, between them, em- thing to do and because humans editorial stances) but will also help in developing agriculture as a much needed onto a toxic workplace day after quick to act on this. In 2016, this special roles to this end. Some Programme for Happiness and stitute (IWBI), which says that search and focuses on important ploy around a quarter of a million care about other humans. alternative to an oil based economy.

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Najibi named vice-head of Ebrahim K. Kanoo, NIIT join hands joint Saudi-Bahrain joint To train Bahraini job seekers in technical programme for auto detailers Business Council TDT | Manama

brahim K. Kanoo an - nounced signing a Mem- Eorandum of Understand- ing (MoU) with NIIT for the development of Bahraini youth by helping them realise their potential through academic and internship opportunities The MoU outlines the compa- ny’s assurance to train Bahraini Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Sameer Nass presided over the meeting job seekers in a three-month technical programme for auto TDT | Manama detailers, accredited by the Bahraini-Saudi Joint Business Institute of Motor Industry Council meeting scheduled for (IMI). Officials during a deal signing to train Bahraini job seekers in a three-month technical programme for auto detailers, he Bahraini side of the 26 January 2020. Upon successful completion accredited by the Institute of Motor Industry TBahraini-Saudi Joint Chairman of the Bahrain of the IMI Auto Detailer Ap- Business Council yesterday Chamber of Commerce and prenticeship Programme, the ecutive Officer, Mike Bright- knowledge and industry best “We will continue to invest in named BCCI’s first vice-chair- Industry (BCCI) Sameer Nass candidates will be offered per- more welcomed the MoU stat- practice. This latest programme Bahrainis from the grassroots man Khalid Najibi as vice-head presided over the meeting manent positions within Ebra- ing: “Our partnership with NIIT is also supported by Tamkeen level and sincerely appreciate to the joint council. hailed the historic ties and him K. Kanoo’s aftersales de- is a long-standing one and we and the Ministry of Labour, the support of the government The meeting convened at stressed the importance of partment. are always happy to expand the which we are also proud to con- and all academic institutions in Bait Al Tijjar yesterday also stepping up business and fos- Ebrahim K. Kanoo Chief Ex- areas of co-operation by sharing tinue working with.” Bahrain,” stated Brightmore. probed preparations for the tering economic consolidation.

Facebook to Egypt extends losses in subdued Gulf markets boost site safety Closing Bell output cuts agreed with oil ex- with 1,000 more porters, having previously fore- All but five of Egypt’s SAUDI  0.3pc to 8,445 pts UK staff • cast gross domestic product 30 stocks retreat ABU DHABI  0.6pc to 5,185 pts growth of 2.2pc. London DUBAI  0.1pc to 2,855 pts Riyadh led an agreement Saudi Aramco dips last month that committed the acebook yesterday said QATAR  at 10,694 pts 0.1pc• to 34.6 riyals OPEC+ group of oil producers to Fit plans to create 1,000 EGYPT  1pc to 13,636 pts some of the deepest output cuts more London-based jobs BAHRAIN  0.1pc to 1,644 pts in a decade to avert oversupply this year to improve safety Masraf Al Rayan and support prices. on the social network with • OMAN  0.4pc to 4,060 pts gains on profit rise Elsewhere, state-owned oil gi- the aid of artificial intelli- KUWAIT  0.2pc at 7,107 pts ant Saudi Aramco slipped 0.1pc gence. First Abu Dhabi Bank to 34.6 riyals ($9.22). The new roles will in - the• biggest drag on index The Abu Dhabi index lost crease the number of staff 0.6pc, driven down by a 1.4pc at the company’s largest en- eased by 0.2pc and tobacco mo- fall in the country’s largest lend- gineering hub outside the Reuters nopoly Eastern Company lost er, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and United States to more than 1.3pc. a 0.2pc decrease in telecoms 4,000. iddle Eastern stock mar- Exchange data showed Egyp- company Etisalat. “The UK is a world lead- Mkets were largely subdued Kuwaiti traders follow the stock market at the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) in tian investors were net sellers of Qatar’s index traded flat as er in both innovation and yesterday, mirroring global Kuwait City on October 14 the stocks. Masraf Al Rayan gained 1.5pc creativity. That’s why I’m stocks, as mounting concerns The Saudi benchmark index after posting a higher annual excited that we plan to hire about a new strain of corona- new cases. a widening geographic spread. dropped 0.3pc, with Al Rajhi profit while Qatar Insurance an additional 1,000 people virus in China dampened risk The National Health Com- Egypt’s blue-chip index fell Bank down 0.5pc and Saudi Ba- declined by 1.2pc. in London this year alone,” appetite. mission (NHC) put the number for a second day, retreating 1 per sic Industries retreating by 1pc. The Dubai index edged up said Facebook’s chief oper- The death toll from the of confirmed cases at 291 by cent, with 25 of 30 stocks easing The International Monetary 0.1pc, with its largest lender, ating officer Sheryl Sand- coronavirus outbreak in Chi- the end of Monday, but further on the index. Fund trimmed its forecast for Emirates NBD, adding 0.4pc and berg. British Prime Minister na climbed to six yesterday as information from individual The country’s largest lender, Saudi Arabia’s economic growth logistic company Aramex gain- Boris Johnson welcomed authorities reported a surge in provinces on Tuesday showed Commercial International Bank, to 1.9pc this year because of oil ing 1.4pc. the move. Al Salam Bank, Seychelles for greater ties TDT | Manama

l Salam Bank-Bahrain (ASBB) Ais committed to the growth of Al Salam Bank-Seychelles to become a leading financial in- stitution in the Indian Ocean Rim region and a conduit to the MENA region, Group CEO said. Rafik Nayed was holding a meeting with the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Danny Faure, who is on his first state visit to Bahrain. Al Salam Bank-Seychelles (ASBS) is a joint venture between ASBB and the Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF). “While Seychelles is re - nowned as a leading tourist destination, its financial sector Group CEO meeting with President of Seychelles Danny Faure Group CEO ASBB Rafik Nayed welcomes Maurice Ministry of Finance Seychelles provides a range of untapped growth opportunities for on- forms an integral part of our Rafik Nayed, Lekha Nair and members of ASBB’s Execu- Trade, Investment & Economic in Manama where they explored shore and offshore banking ser- banking network,” Nayed told - ASBS Vice-Chairperson and tive Management also welcomed Planning, Maurice Loustau-La- various initiatives and opportu- vices. Our presence in Seychelles Faure. Seychelles Pension Fund CEO, Seychelles Minister of Finance, lanne at the Bank’s headquarters nities for cooperation. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 11 Nearly half billion people lack decent jobs: UN tremely worrying finding,” he 285 million said, adding that lacking access • to decent work appeared to be people worldwide part of what was spurring grow- are considered ing protest movements and un- underemployed rest around the world. “Labour market conditions Number of are contributing to... this erosion • of social cohesion in many of our people registered as societies,” he said, referring to unemployed is expected mass demonstrations in places to rise to 190.5 million like Lebanon and Chile. According to the ILO’s “social More than 60 per cent unrest index”, measuring the • frequency of things like demon- of the global workforce strations and strikes, there was currently work in the an increase both at the global informal economy Some 285 million people worldwide are considered underemployed, meaning level and in seven out of 11 sub- they either work less than they want to, have given up searching for work or regions between 2009 and 2019. The ILO report highlighted AFP | Geneva otherwise lack access to the labour market that more than 60 per cent of economies reduce the number a billion people and represents the global workforce currently ore than 470 million of jobs available to a growing a full 13 percent of the global work in the informal economy, people worldwide are population. labour force, the ILO pointed out. often toiling for substandard currently unemployed This year, the number of peo- wages and lacking basic social M ‘Extremely worrying’ or underemployed, the UN said ple registered as unemployed is protections. on Monday, warning that a lack expected to rise to 190.5 million “For millions of working peo- And in 2019, more than 630 a staggering 267 million young And within the waged pop- of access to decent jobs was con- up from 188 million in 2019, ILO ple, it is becoming increasingly million people -- a fifth of the people between the ages of 15 ulation, the gap between the tributing to social unrest. said in its annual World Employ- difficult I think to build better global working population -- and 24 are not in employment, highest earners and those at the The global unemployment ment and Social Outlook report. lives through work,” ILO chief lived in so-called working pov- education or training, while bottom is “extremely unequal”, rate has remained relatively sta- At the same time, the UN body Guy Ryder told reporters in Ge- erty, meaning they made less many more in this group en - Ryder said. ble over much of the past dec- stressed that some 285 million neva. than $3.20 per day in purchasing dure substandard working con- The ILO report found that it ade, according to the UN’s Inter- people worldwide are consid- He warned that “persisting power. ditions. took 11 years for the bottom 20 national Labour Organization. ered underemployed, meaning and substantial work-related in- At the same time, the ILO re- The study showed that the percent of wage earners to make But while the rate -- which they either work less than they equalities and exclusion” were port warned of significant in- average share of national income the same amount as the top 20 stood at 5.4 percent last year want to, have given up searching preventing many from finding come and job access inequality, going to pay wages and other percent make in a year. -- is not expected to change for work or otherwise lack ac- decent work and thereby also driven by things like gender, age labour costs shrank from 54 per- “The situation is worse than much, overall jobless numbers cess to the labour market. creating better futures. and geographic location. cent to 51 percent between 2004 we previously thought,” Ryder are likely to inch up as slowing That amounts to nearly half “I think that this is an ex - In particular, it warned that and 2017. said.

Central banks join forces to look at future digital currencies Macron and Trump declare Reuters | London/Frankfurt issuing their own digital curren- CBDCs are traditional money, truce in digital tax dispute ajor central banks are cies in the wake of Facebook’s but in digital form, issued and Reuters | Paris rather than acting on a tariff Mlooking at the case for push to launch Libra. governed by a country’s cen- threat, French sources said. issuing their own digital cur- Of major central banks, Chi- tral bank. By contrast, crypto- rench President Emmanuel Specifically, Macron and rencies, the Bank of England na’s has emerged as the front- currencies such as bitcoin are FMacron said on Monday he Trump agreed to hold off on and European Central Bank said runner in the drive to create its produced by solving complex had a “great discussion” with a potential tariff war until the yesterday, amid a growing de- own digitised money, though maths puzzles, and governed by US President Donald Trump end of 2020, a French diplo- bate over the future of money details of the project are still disparate online communities over a digital tax planned by matic source said, and to push and who controls it. scarce. instead of a centralised body. Paris and said the two coun- ahead with broader negotia- The central banks of Britain, “The group will assess ... eco- The common denominator is tries would work together to tions at the Organization for the euro zone, Japan, Sweden nomic, functional and techni- that cryptocurrencies and CB- avoid a rise in tariffs. Economic Cooperation and and Switzerland will share ex- cal design choices, including DCs, to a varying degree, are The two leaders agreed to Development to rewrite the periences in a new group head- Representative picture cross-border interoperability; based on blockchain technolo- the truce after Paris offered rules of international taxation ed by former European Central and the sharing of knowledge gy, a digital ledger that allows to suspend down payments during that period. “They Bank official Benoit Coeure and Central banks across the on emerging technologies,” the transactions to be recorded and for this year’s digital tax and agreed to give a chance to ne- assisted by the Bank of Interna- world have quickened the pace central banks said in a state - accessed in real time by multiple Washington promised to keep gotiations until the end of the tional Settlements, they said. with which they are looking at ment. parties. negotiating toward a solution year,” the source said. Egypt village turns a profit on used tyres Mit El Harun | Egypt be seen sharpening their knives esidents of the Egyptian vil- to cut huge tyres stockpiled on Rlage of Mit al-Harun have the village’s roadsides. for decades eked out a living by “The entire village works on recycling old tyres into baskets, recycling damaged tyres,” said landscaping materials and alter- 35-year-old Abdelwahab Mo- native fuels. hamed outside of his workshop. Residents of Mit From early “We inherited it from our fa- al-Harun say morning, thers and grandfathers.” the entire workers The small Nile Delta village, village is covered some 70 kilometres (43 miles) involved in in soot north of Cairo, has gained a rep- recycling and utation as Egypt’s top rubber tyres dust recycling hub. can Dealers collect used tyres from across the country, deliv- ering them to Mit al-Ha- run in huge trucks. Dealers bring tyres from across Egypt for processing in Mit al-Harun Some of the tyres are turned into baskets, while others are cut up for fuel or Mohamed playground mulch said prices around 70 Egyptian pounds ten chopped into small pieces to per tyre (four dollars). be used by cement factories as of work and others with little to and labourers, he said. go up to “We cut the tyres here and an energy source” -- an alterna- none,” he said. Azab’s workshop, with a hand- pull out material including wire tive to low-grade mazut fuel oil. At another workshop, 43-year- ful of workers, processes up to rings, which are collected by Other parts are recycled into old Mostafa Azab fashions bas- 10 tyres per day, producing be- steel and iron factories to be mulch for playgrounds, he add- kets out of tyres from trucks, tween 80-120 baskets. recycled,” he said. ed. tractors and industrial vehicles. Azab’s brother, Haitham, said “Tyre rubber is of- Mohamed said his work has “We cut the tyre in half, then the job was “exhausting”. grown unstable over the years, we split its inner layers using a “It requires physical strength especially since the 2011 up- winch, before shaping them into to carry around the heavy tyres,” rising that unseated longtime baskets and hammering nails he said. dictator Hosni Mubara and around the edges to make them “If we had the option of a more triggered years of political and hold,” said Azab. stable occupation, we would economic turmoil. The heavy-duty baskets are have quit this one. But this is “There are days with plenty often used by farmers, gardeners our only source of income.” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 12

Trump calls for more overseas investment in US Uber sells Eats biz in India to Zomato

said. Uber and Swiggy did not Zomato reported a loss The unit in India respond to requests for com- of $294 million for the • ment. year to March 2019, made a loss of $61 million Uber Eats’ India operations for the three months contributed just 3 per cent of while Swiggy made a gross bookings for the business loss of $330m Zomato’s orders globally in the first nine months per• month should of last year, while accounting for should rise by 10 m from the 38 a quarter of its adjusted oper- m to 40 m it was clocking be- rise by 10 million ating losses, the company said. fore the deal, a source familiar The unit in India made a with the deal said. Swiggy too Donald Trump Uber earlier held loss of $61 million for the three receives around 40 m in month- talks• with Swiggy months to Sept. 30 on revenue ly orders. Reuters | Davos, Switzerland for a similar deal of $20 m, the company said in The acquisition does not guar- a filing with the U.S. Securities antee that all Uber Eats cus - housands of miles from and Exchange Commission. tomers will switch to Zomato. This Washington im - Reuters | Bengaluru Zomato reported a loss of Online food delivery custom- peachment trial, President UberEats has struggled in India to keep up with competitor Zomato, one of the $294 m for the year to March ers tend to favour companies Donald Trump took center ber has sold its loss-mak- largest online food-delivery players 2019, while Swiggy made a loss offering the best deals, market stage at Davos to tout the ing online food-ordering of $330 m. research shows. success of the US economy, Ubusiness in India to local ings-backed Swiggy and Zom- do not have a path to leader - The sale will allow Uber Consultancy Frost and Sul- while criticizing the US Fed- rival Zomato in exchange for a ato. ship”. to cut its losses and yet keep livan said that even after the eral Reserve yesterday. 9.99 per cent stake in the startup All three have spent heavily The San Francisco-based firm, a stake in a market expect - acquisition, Swiggy remains Trump, marking his sec- backed by China’s Ant Financial. on deals and discounts to attract which has promised to be prof- ed to be worth $15 billion by arguably the country’s leading ond meeting of global polit- Zomato, valued at around customers in a highly competi- itable at an operational level by 2023. market player. ical and business leaders at $3 billion after raising money tive market. the end of 2021, has been trying Independent brand consult- “Swiggy’s diversification into the World Economic Forum from Ant this month, will take Uber chief financial officer to sell the India Eats business ant Harish Bijoor said the deal a variety of last-mile delivery (WEF), also told a packed over Uber Eats’ operations from Nelson Chai said the move was for a year, three sources familiar would also allow Uber to focus services, including store, pack- auditorium that trade deals Tuesday. another demonstration, follow- with the talks said. on its strengths. “It should stick age and home meal deliveries, is struck this month with Chi- Since launching in India in ing its decision to exit Uber Eats It earlier held talks with Swig- to what its competence is, in expected to offset any potential na and Mexico represented 2017, Uber Eats has struggled South Korea in October 2019, “of gy for a similar deal, but those terms of being an aggregator of losses due to Zomato’s acqui- a model for the 21st Cen- to gain market share and is a our commitment to take a hard fell through due to valuation and cabs,” he said. sition of Uber Eats,” it said in tury. distant third to Tencent Hold- look at Eats markets where we regulatory issues, two of them Zomato’s orders per month a note. “The Fed raised rates too quickly and has lowered them too slowly,” Trump said of the Federal Reserve, taking aim at the central bank’s policy decisions. Virus fears infect global stock markets In a wide-ranging ad - dress pitched to appeal to London Key figures around 1430 GMT But the greenback retreat- plunged in Hong Kong, with the Davos crowd, touting ed against the haven currency Cathay Pacific losing more than the achievements of his ad- lobal stock markets slumped London - FTSE 100:  0.7 pc at 7,600.97 points yen, while gold, another go-to four pc and casino operator ministration despite his un- Gyesterday as a SARS-like Frankfurt - DAX 30:  at 13,549.12 asset in times of uncertainty, Wynn Macau down 4.8 pc. orthodox approach, Trump virus taking hold in China gained. But in London, shares in Easy- Paris - CAC 40: 0.7 pc at 6,039.32 picked up on some of the spooked investors, while senti- The pound climbed against Jet jumped around five pc after themes he voiced when he ment suffered a knock also from EURO STOXX 50:  0.4 pc at 3,783.03 the dollar and euro as official the British no-frills airline said first addressed the WEF two a credit-ratings downgrade to New York -  0.2 pc at 29,286.85 data showed British unemploy- it expected to reduce losses in years ago. major financial hub Hong Kong, Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  0. pc at 23,8 (close) ment is unchanged at 3.8 pc, its first half after revenues grew He thanked overseas analysts said. reducing the likelihood of the following the collapse of tour- companies for investing in London’s benchmark FTSE Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  2. pc at 27,9 (close) Bank of England cutting rates ism group Thomas Cook in late the United States and said 100 index was down 0.7 per cent Shanghai - Composite:  1. pc at 3,0 (close) next week according to analysts. 2019. the US was on far better in afternoon training, after Hong Euro/dollar:  at $1.1113 from $1.1095 at 2200 GMT The number of people in Chi- “Low levels of competitor ca- economic standing than he Kong had slumped 2.8 pc by the na infected by a new SARS-like pacity have been a boon, while had imagined when he took close and Shanghai ended with Pound/dollar:  at $1.3061 from $1.3010 virus jumped to 291 on Tuesday, the unfortunate demise of office three years ago. a loss of 1.4 pc. Euro/pound:  at 85.08 pence from 85.28 pence according to authorities. Thomas Cook has also provid- “The time for scepticism Moody’s has lowered its credit Dollar/yen:  at 110.11 yen from 110.18 yen The new coronavirus strain ed opportunities,” said Richard is over,” Trump said as he rating on Hong Kong, that has has caused alarm because of Hunter, head of markets at In- invited more foreign money. likely fallen into recession ow- Brent Crude:  0.9 pc at $64.63 per barrel its connection to Severe Acute teractive Investor, “To every business look- ing to the unrest as well as the West Texas Intermediate:  1.7 pc at $58.16 per barrel Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), US stock markets reopened ing for a place to succeed... China-US trade war. which killed nearly 650 peo - after a three-day holiday week- there is no better place than Meanwhile, nervousness on ple across mainland China and end, with the blue-chip Dow the US.,” he added. trading floors saw investors also ier currencies with the dollar up the Australian dollar and the In- Hong Kong in 2002-2003. Jones Industrial Average dip- shift out of higher-yielding, risk- against the South Korean won, donesian rupiah, among others. Tourism-linked shares ping 0.2 pc in opening trading. Global resource consumption tops 100 bn tonnes for first time

authors said. The resources Wealthy nations, the authors • note, consume 10 times more fuelling the world No country is meeting resources per person than in the economy increased more the basic needs of its developing world, and produce than eight percent in citizens while also far more waste. just two years from 93 operating within the Rich countries must “take re- billion tonnes in 2015 physical boundaries sponsibility for the impact of of our planet their imports and exports,” the to 100.6 billion in 2017 report said. Much of what they MARC DE WIT, A DIRECTOR AT THE NON-PROFIT CIRCLE ECONOMY AND LEAD consume comes from less de- Paris AUTHOR OF THE REPORT veloped nations, while much of their waste is exported, it noted. he world is using up more China -- which recently Tthan 100 billion tonnes of banned most solid waste im - natural resources per year for report said. ports, forcing the United States, the first time ever while global Britain and Japan in particular recycling of raw materials has Exporting waste to scramble for other disposal fallen, according to a report re- “Our current economic and solutions -- has become a leader leased Tuesday. financial systems are driving among middle-income nations The share of minerals, fossil Wealthy nations, the authors note, consume 10 times more resources per person than in the developing world, and unsustainable consumption, and in industrial-scale recycling. fuels, metals and biomass feed- produce far more waste degrading the natural environ- “China, for instance, has pi- ing into the global economy that ment,” said Cristianne Close, oneered eco-industrial parks is reused declined in two years head of WWF Markets Practice. where the waste of one business from an already paltry 9.1 per- said Marc de Wit, a director at 2015 to 100.6 billion in 2017, the fold, a trajectory that -- in the To improve living standards -- becomes the feedstock for an- cent to 8.6 today, the Circularity the non-profit Circle Economy last year for which data is avail- absence of widespread recycling especially in low-income coun- other,” the report notes. Gap Report 2020 found. and lead author of the report. able. -- relentlessly pushes up the de- tries -- while also protecting In countries, such as India, “No country is meeting the The resources fuelling the Since 1970, the human pop- mand for energy and resources. ecosystems that provide clear “recycling rates are high as basic needs of its citizens while world economy increased more ulation has doubled, the global Global use of materials is pro- water, air and soil, the world waste can provide a valuable also operating within the phys- than eight percent in just two economy has grown fourfold, jected to balloon to 170-184 bil- must vastly boost the share of source of revenue for informal ical boundaries of our planet,” years from 93 billion tonnes in and trade has expanded ten - lion tonnes by mid-century, the recycled natural resources, the workers.” 13 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020

مممممم ممممم (PARASITE (15+)(KOREAN) UNDERWATER (PG-15)(THRILLER/HORROR/DRAMA/ LIKE A BOSS (18+)(COMEDY SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE: 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN WADI AL SAIL: 1.30 + 6.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM TIFFANY HADDISH, ROSE BYRNE, SALMA HAYEK SONG KANG HO, LEE SUN KYUN, CHO YEO JEONG KRISTEN STEWART, T.J. MILLER, JESSICA HENWICK مممممم (A HIDDEN LIFE (PG-13)(DRAMA) JOKER (15+)(THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA SEEF (II): 7.30 PM + 10.45 PM SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG)(ANIMATION/ACTION/ CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM AUGUST DIEHL, VALERIE PACHNER, MARIA SIMON CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ZAZIE BEETZ, ROBERT DE NIRO SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 PM FOODIVERSE (G)(ANIMATION) WILL SMITH, TOM HOLLAND, KAREN GILLAN DARBAR (PG-15)(ACTION) SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 PM SITONG LIU, BO SUN, XU WU OASIS JUFFAIR :(TAMIL): 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM SEEF (I):(TAMIL) : 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15) RAJINIKANTH, SUNIL SHETTY, NAYANTHARA CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) SEEF (II): 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SARILERU NEEKEVVARU (PG-15)(TELUGU) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.45 AM + 5.30 + 11.15 PM MAHESH BABU, VIJAYASHANTI, RASHMIKA MANDANA, PRAKASH RAJ 1917 (PG-15)(WAR/ACTION/DRAMA) OASIS JUFFAIR : 3.00 + 8.45 PM BIG BROTHER (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM THURS/FRI) SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM SEEF (I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 11.00 AM + 5.00+ 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM AL HAMRA : 12.00 + 9.00 PM GEORGE MACKAY, DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, MARK STRONG MOHANLAL, ARBAAZ KHAN, ANOOP MENON, SARJANO KHALID, HONEY ROSE, SIDDIQUE AL FELOUS (THE MONEY) (PG-15)(ARABIC/COMEDY/CRIME) CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) SEEF (II): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM مممم (BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.45 PM FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM TAMER HOSNY, ZEINA, KHALID EL-SAWI CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 1.30 + 6.15 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D): 12.45 + 5.45 + 10.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 4.45 + 7.30 + 10.15 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD FRI) ممم CITY CENTRE (ATMOS) : 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN 21 BRIDGES (PG-15)(CRIME/ACTION/THRILLER) 21 CITY CENTRE (VIP I) : 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 10.45 AM + 12.30 + 1.30 + 3.15 + 4.15 + 6.00 + 7.00 + 8.45 + 9.45 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) CHADWICK BOSEMAN, SIENNA MILLER, STEPHAN JAMES WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM MASAMEER: THE MOVIE (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) WILL SMITH, MARTIN LAWRENCE, VANESSA HUDGENS CITY CENTRE: 12.15 + 2.45 + 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 PM DOLITTLE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) ABDULAZIZ AL-MUZAINI, ABDULAZIZ AL-SHEHRI, MAZROA AL-MAZROA OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 11.15 AM + 4.00 + 8.45 PM TANHAJI:THE UNSUNG WARRIOR (PG-15) ENTHA MANCHIVAADAVURAA (PG-15) CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) : 10.30 AM + 3.30 + 8.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR : 1.30 + 6.30 + 11.30 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 10.45 AM + 4.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 12.30 + 1.15 + 2.45 + 3.30 + 5.00 + 5.45 + 7.15 + 8.00 + 9.30 + 10.15 + 11.45 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) AJAY DEVGN, SAIF ALI KHAN, KAJOL SEEF (I): 2.45 + 8.15 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM KALYAN RAM, MEHREEN PIRZADA, SUHASINI مممممم ممم (SEEF (II): 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/ CHHAPAAK (PG-15)(HINDI/DRAMA FRI) OASIS JUFFAIR : 3.15 + 8.45 PM ALA VAIKUNTHAPURRAMLOO (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I): 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 7.45 + 10.45 PM : ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN WADI AL :11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM AL HAMRA : 3.00 PM JAI MUMMY DI (15+)(HINDI/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) DEEPIKA PADUKONE, VIKRANT MASSEY, MADHURJEET SARGHI ALLU ARAVIND,S. RADHA KRISHNA, ALLU ARJUN, POOJA HEGDE, TABU, NIVETHA PETHURAJ ممممممم (OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.15 AM + 4.15 + 9.15 PM THE GRUDGE (15+)(HORROR/THRILLER/DRAMA SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN CITY CENTRE: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM PATTAS (PG-13)(TAMIL) SUNNY SINGH NIJJAR, SONNALLI SEYGALL, SUPRIYA PATHAK ANDREA RISEBOROUGH, DEMIAN BICHIR, JOHN CHO OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM YOM WLEILA (15+)(ARABIC/DRAMA) MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL (PG) SEEF (I): 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM WADI AL SAIL: 2.00 + 8.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM SEEF (II): 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM AL HAMRA : 6.00 + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER YIHYA FAKHRI, KHALID AL-NABAWI, AHMAD AL-FESHAWI DHANUSH, SNEHA, MEHREEN PIRZADA

MOVIE REVIEW ‘Color Out of Space’ is a dark and slimy decsent into madness The film walks the line between arthouse film and B movie

he works of H.P. Love- piece of horror that’s far less craft are often looked risky than one might expect. Tto for inspiration when In spite of the feeling that it’s crafting horror tales, with their playing it a bit too safe, the film fusion of horror and science fic- remains an entertaining ride, tion bringing terror from man’s DON’T MISS IT and it’s great to see Cage pre- incomprehensible fear of the dictably go off the rails, seem- cosmic unknown, but rarely ingly performing some sort of are they directly and faithfully Trump impression after the adapted to the screen. This is ‘Color Out of Space’ full-on crazy kicks in. There’s what Richard Stanley aims to do is a disappointing also an extended scene involving with his trippy slice of cerebral delirium showing him milking an alpaca, so it’s got horror, Color Out of Space, a why cosmic horror that too. tale of meteorites and madness, needs to be personal The cast is rounded out by featuring Nicolas Cage as his Joely Richardson, playing the typical crazy self. rapidly spreading its stunning, matriarch of the family, and Ma- Stanley, who left the Holly- yet horrific aura over everything deleine Arthur, Julian Hilliard wood system in the early ’90s on the farm after it enters the and Brendan Meyer playing the after being fired from The Is- ground, tainting the water sup- Gardner children, who all de- land of Dr. Moreau (an incident ply. The Gardner family is not liver solid, memorable perfor- that’s extensively covered in the immune from this alien dust mances, even with Cage, unsur- fascinating documentary Lost A scene from the movie either, and their mental state prisingly, as a scene stealer. Soul: The Doomed Journey of bringing Stanley back into the 2010). a meteorite crashes into their begins to deteriorate after ex- Color Out of Space is a fun Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. world of feature filmmaking. Set on a remote farm in the front yard, giving off some sort posure to the meteorite and its bit of cosmic horror and a wel- Moreau), was spending his time “The Colour Out of Space,” a fictional town of Arkham, Mas- of pink cosmic fog that gradually cosmic infection. come return to feature films for crafting documentaries on the short story originally published sachusetts, the film stars Cage begins enveloping everything While things do get progres- Richard Stanley, something I occult and strange phenomenon in the September 1927 edition as the patriarch of the Gardner (and everyone) around it, in - sively more surreal, it’s surpris- hope is a sign of things to come. and searching for the Holy Grail. of Amazing Stories, was previ- family, big-city folks who left fecting, mutating and spreading. ing how unremarkably grounded Although I found the narrative He had been sitting on the script ously adapted to film four sepa- the hustle and bustle and are Stanley’s interpretation of this Stanley kept the narrative, shy- beats to be a bit lacking, the for Color Out of Space for years rate times — Die, Monster, Die! looking forward to some soli- color, described as something ing away from taking things into cool aesthetic and excuse for before the good folks at Spectre- (1965), The Curse (1987), Colour tude after taking over the family outside the realm of human a truly cerebral state of mad - Nic Cage to once again act like a Vision got wind of it, and, after from the Dark (2008) and The farm. Their little slice of heaven comprehension — an entirely ness and terror and delivering nut are easily worth the price of a meeting, greenlit the project, Colour Out of Space (Die Farbe, gets uprooted, however, when new color, is a luminous pink, a somewhat straight-forward admission. 14 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020

Jennifer Lopez

Kendall Jenner Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jennifer Lopez shows off spotted out again custom-made Super Bowl with ex Ben Gwyneth Paltrow part of 2020 bling cup Simmons Los Angeles Los Angeles Create & Cultivate’s 100 List merican actor and singer merican mod- Jennifer Lopez who is head- el and media Alining the Super Bowl LIV Apersonality halftime show in Miami on February Kendall Jenner was 2 shared a picture of a custom-made again spotted with accessory the Super Bowl 2020 sipper ex Ben Simmons, an bottle. Australian profes- The ‘Hustlers’ star posted a selfie of sional basketball herself with the sparkly bottle on her player for the Phila- Instagram account. delphia 76ers of the From left: Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shay Mitchell, Jameela Jamil The picture featured J. Lo with the bot- National Basketball tle which was covered with blue crystals Association. Los Angeles Cameron are also part of the list. and had the date of the upcoming football The couple also Priyanka took to Twitter to thank game 02.02.20 with red and white crystals spent the New ndian star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the platform for featuring her in the on it. (ANI) Year’s Eve together Hollywood actors Gwyneth Pal- entertainment category. “Happy Sunday! week countdown until at Attico in down- Itrow, Shay Mitchell and Jameela “Thank you @createcultivate for the Super Bowl = time for a new bling town Philadelphia. Jamil have been recognised by wom- featuring me in this year’s #Cre- cup!!! Head over to my TikTok to take on According to en-led business platform Create & ateCultivate100 list in the enter- the #JLoSuperBowlChallenge, “ read the Page Six, the two Cultivate for their achievements in tainment category,” she tweeted caption of the post. were out at Little Sis- entertainment and entrepreneurship. alongside a link of the feature in Lopez would be performing halftime ter Lounge at the Moxy East The platform will celebrate the which she talks about her expe - along with Shakira at the Hard Rock Sta- Village Saturday night and were list-makers on Thursday at Val - riences. dium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where also seen hanging out with Ca- entine in downtown Los Angeles. The fourth annual Create & Cul- the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San nadian rapper Nav after Phila- According to The Hollywood Re- tivate list’s fashion category include Francisco 49ers, reported Page Six. delphia 76ers beat the New York porter, organising consultant and Minnie Mouse, Hollywood stylist Knicks at Madison Square Gar- author Marie Kondo, actor-author Karla Welch, model Iskra den. Nicole Richie, supermodel Tyra Lawrence, influencer The supermodel and the NBA Banks, actors Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Brittany Xavier Disha star also grabbed brunch together Olivia Culpo, Dove Cameron and and designer at Bubby’s in Tribeca the next day. Julianne Hough, singer Bebe Rexha Rachel An- Patani shares poster and pop rock band HAIM and Dove tonoff. of upcoming song ‘Humraah’ Mumbai

Madonna cancels another concert due to medical reasons fter creating a buzz with its trailer, songs and Los Angeles poster, the makers of the film Malang are set to listen to my body and rest!!” the 61-year Arelease another song titled ‘Humraah’. merican pop star Madon- old wrote on Twitter the evening of Disha Patani took to Twitter to share a romantic poster na has called off another the concert. of the song on Tuesday. Aconcert in Lisbon, Portu- A similar post was shared on The 37-year-old actor shared the intriguing poster fea- gal due to medical reasons. her Instagram account. turing her and Aditya Roy Kapoor. The singer has been suffering Just a few days back the super- “Begin living from one experience to the next... #Hum- from severe pain over the course star shared a rehearsal video that raah, song out on 23rd Jan. #Malang” she posted. of her ‘Madame X Tour’ which even- featured her wearing knee braces. In the poster, Disha is seen sitting close to Aditya as the tually resulted in several shows being Madonna Madonna captioned the post, two-love birds are be seen intensely in love with each other. canceled. “How an injured Madame warms The poster of the song hints to be a stimulating number Madonna broke the news through her social up for a show...... very carefully! #mad- just like the other two songs from the film ‘Chal Ghar media. amextheatre #lisboa @marlynortiz @ Chale’ and ‘Malang’. ‘Humraah’, will be out on January “Sorry I had to cancel tonight but I must danielesibilli @soheyheyhey. 23, 2020. ‘Malang’ also features Anil Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu in the lead roles. The revenge drama, CLASSIFIEDS directed by Mohit Suri, is set for release Sara greets Salman with on February 7. ‘aadaab’, Internet is loving it Mumbai Alia Bhat ara Ali Khan displayed a whiff of nawaa- Alia Bhatt dispels injury bi tehzeeb when she met Salman Khan rumours on Instagram recently. Unlike most youngsters, who S Mumbai prefer to wish people with a “hi” or a “hello”, Sara was spotted lia Bhatt recently took to Instagram to make giving Salman a clarification after numerous reports of the claasic Aher getting injured on the sets of ‘Gangubai “aadaab”. Kathiawadi’ started popping up all over the internet. The In an Instagram story, the actress dismissed the 31st January, 2020 Salman Khan and young ac- speculations and informed her followers that she is Sara Ali Khan tress, along troubled by a previous injury that has resurfaced. She with her “Love Aaj Kal” co-star Kartik even cautioned the media about publishing unsub- Aaryan, was at the Bigg Boss 13 set to pro- stantiated information related to her. mote the upcoming film. The rumours about Alia’s injury began to mushroom Please Call / WhatsApp: +973 38862215, 33784481, 33911860 They bumped into Salman outside the after she posted an Instagram story of herself lying studio and, after exchanging smiles, it was in the bed with her pet cat. The caption of the story the turn to exchange greetings. read: “Selfie time with mommy cause she’s hurt her back and has nothing better to do at 2 am.” SUDOKU CROSSWORD Across Yesterday’s solution Yesterday’s solution 1- Disrespectful back talk; 5- Harangue; 9- Cairo cobras; 13- Hawaiian dances; 15- Gothic-type arch; 16- Skater Lipinski; 17- Eat away; 18- Ciao!; 19- Molecular component; 20- Fannie ___; 21- Fast fliers; 23- Nautical; 25- Fabricate; 26- Canvas shelter; 27- Person who repairs telephone wires; 30- Sean, to John; 31- Overjoy; 32- Lycanthrope; 37- Grape plant; 38- Time instrument; 40- Buck follower; 41- High school memento; 43- Hersey’s bell town; 44- Illustrative craft; 45- Walked like a duck; 47- Shores; 50- Christian Science founder; 51- Journey; 52- Winder for holding flexible material; 53- Draft org.; 56- Comic Rudner; 57- Elderly, matured; 59- Decree; 61- Solemn assent; 62- Hawaiian goose; 63- Lure; 64- Like a minx; 65- Sugar substitute?; 66- Overdue; Down 1- Noah’s eldest son; 2- Distinctive quality; 3- Blackthorn fruit; 4- Blue; 5- Putrid; 6- Turkish titles; 7- New Jersey cager; 8- Cooperative effort; 9- Maker of Pong; 10- Glossy fabric; 11- Fork; 12- Identical; 14- Opening word; 22- Jamaican popular music; 24- Diarist Frank; 25- Unit just above a yard; 26- Wait ___!; 27- Tax; 28- Rival of Bjorn; 29- How to play “Peter Pan” dog; 32- Stir-fry pan; 33- Australian Aboriginal war club; 34- Like some Place a number in the empty boxes in such history; 35- Single; 36- Nourishment; 38- Variety of apple; 39- A great deal; 42- First, a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all second, or third; 43- Confused; 45- Garden device; 46- Summer slaker; 47- Serious of the numbers from one to nine. wrongdoing; 48- Western; 49- ___-garde; 51- Pitfall; 52- Actress Sofer; 53- Director Vittorio De ___; 54- Nae sayer?; 55- Eye sore; 58- “Fancy that!”; 60- Singer Shannon; 15 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 sports

Title battles set to tighten up as BIC hosts National Race Day on Friday BAS Teams take double podium in 12-hour race TDT | Manama

ahrain Airport Services (BAS) Motor Sport Team Bhad twice the reason to celebrate over the weekend af- ter claiming a pair of podium places in the gruelling 12-hour third round of the 2019/2020 Bahrain Karting Enduro Cham- pionship (BKEC). Cars on track at BIC The event was held at Bahrain International Karting Circuit TDT | Manama is the longest-running circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir and BAS fielded racing series in the region. Es- four squads made up mostly of ahrain International Cir- tablished in 2007, it follows BAS staff members. Bcuit (BIC) hosts the fifth simple regulations yet is still The BAS B and C teams were round of National Race Day extremely fun to watch. The both able to secure a place on the on Friday as the battle for po- drivers are divided into two Corporate class podium, having dium places and championship classes, including the Pro and finished the race in second and points continues to tighten up. the Novice. third place, respectively. BAS Motor Sport Team members celebrate together on the podium after the awarding The meeting is set to feature Following an eventful fourth The A team narrowly missed action in two of the kingdom’s round held in wet conditions out on the Pro class podium, in class; while the six-driver C times; they reflect the hard work ence, although very tiring, but most popular circuit racing se- earlier this month, Shaikh Sal- while stealing the show once team were third. They consisted we put in in practice. But we the team work we had made it ries: the BIC 2,000cc Challenge man bin Isa bin Ebrahim Al again were the BAS F team, com- of Saud Alshater, Philip Morais, still have a lot of room for im- all worth it.” and the Bahrain Motorcycle Khalifa (Honda Civic) moved posed completely of lady driv- Don Vinura, Ammar Alghawas, provement, and hopefully we Team C’s Vinura described Racing (BMR) 600. into the lead on the champi- ers, who illustrated once again Mohammed Fadhel and Hussain can continue getting quicker as the race to be like “a family With only three rounds re- onship standings with an im- that they can hold their own in Habib, and they registered a to- we train and prepare for the 24- challenge”. “Everyone knows maining in the season, com- pressive double. He now has top-level karting races. tal of 537 laps, which was not far hour final round next month.” each other and everyone is very petitors are now feeling the 150 points, just eight ahead of Following the race, BAS Mo- behind the category’s winners Fellow-B team driver Yaqoob supportive of one another, so it’s pressure to deliver only posi- previous leader Ahmed Bin tor Sport Team Manager Tony who finished with 553 laps. was thrilled to be competing like a family challenge,” he said. tive results, making for plenty Khanen (Honda Civic EG4). Smith expressed his delight with “We are fortunate to be on the with the team for the first time “This was a really big achieve- of heated and closely contested The top two enjoy a signif- his whole team’s performance. podium,” said Saati. “It was dou- this BKEC season. “I’m a new ment but I can’t imagine what racing. icant gap from Mohammed “We would like to thank our ble the challenge this time, but joiner, but I really love motor- the 24-hour race is like. I’m All the action will be held Faqihi (Honda Civic), who is CEO, Mr Salman Al Mahmeed, fortunately, with the support of sport and I love to race,” he said. happy for the team and with along BIC’s 2.55-kilometre In- third on 112 points, while Raed for supporting the BAS Motor the company, our CEO, our team “I go karting for fun but I take what we were able to accom- ner Track. The first session is Raffii (Honda S2000) is fourth Sport Team in these events and manager and everybody around my times seriously. plish today.” scheduled to begin at 9.25am with 108 points and Tareq Al allowing our staff to make BAS us, we were able to make it a “I’m really happy I joined and The BAS A team was spear- and continue all the way until Tajer (Ford Focus) fifth on proud of their achievements,” success today. fortunately made it onto Team headed by young BAS Ambas- after 3pm. The podium cer- 105. Nasser Al Alawi (Honda he said. “We are pleased with our lap B. It was a really fun experi - sador Lewis Smith, who shared emony is set to wrap up the S2000) rounds out the top six “Our teams did fantastically the driving duties with Gavin evening’s events at approxi- with 103 points. well throughout this very chal- Halls and Ahmed Abduljalil. mately 3.30pm. Each of the challenge’s top lenging 12-hour endurance race, They were sixth overall and All are welcome to attend. six drivers are competing in as the majority of them had nev- fourth in the Pro category – a Tickets are available at the gate the race’s Pro category. er been through such a gruelling mere two laps behind the overall at BD2 for adults and half the In the title battle for Nov- challenge. It makes us extremely and Pro winners with a total of price for children. ice participants, Husain Al proud of all of the squad.” 555 laps over 12 hours. National Race Day has been Ghanem (Honda Civic) is The BAS B and C teams ex- The A squad had to deal organised by BIC in coopera- now in first place with 47 celled in the race’s Corporate with multiple penalties in tion with the Bahrain Motor points. Andreas Buelow category. The three-member B the race, which ultimately af- Federation, Circuit Racing (Honda Civic) follows with squad, comprised of Mahmood fected their final classifica - Club and Bahrain Motorcycle 42 points, while Ali Al Bahrani Saati, Yusuf Yaqoob and Ziyad tion as they missed out on the Club. (Honda Civic) is third on 25 Khalifa, completed 543 laps over Pro class podium by just four The BIC 2,000cc Challenge points. 12 hours to finish as runners-up BAS karters in action during the race seconds. SNCS TransFast rally past Royal Indian Ultimate Track Experience to offer TDT | Manama (Kamal 85, Jithin 35, Kailash Mumbai Riders 143/10 (Faizan 3/28) beat Union CC 176/8 (Kai- 28, Shabeer 2/21) by 18 runs supreme thrills at BIC on Saturday NCS TransFast beat Royal lash 61, Mohan 3/26, Ibrar 2/18) Z-XI 146/7 in 21.3 overs (Asif SIndian by 55 runs in CBA Di- by 6 wickets 28, Wasim 25, Irfan 4/22) beat TDT | Manama vision C 25 overs League. Global Stars 258/7 (shakeel Waqas Pak 145/10 (Ehtisham SNCS TransFast won the toss 126, Aim 48, Vijil 3/44) beat FOG 40, Asif 5/22) by 3 wickets otorsport enthusiasts will and elected to bat first. Opener CC 171/8 (Noushad 50, Javed 36, NDC Bahrain 243/7 (Balaji Mbe able to enjoy one of Vishanu Pillai scored a quick 93 Azeem 3/24) by 87 runs 87, Hemanth 54, Viju 3/37) beat the most thrilling activities on runs in 58 ball that gave them a Kooheji Contractors 199/6 Phoenix CC 212/9 (Rajeev 53, offer at Bahrain International good start. Other batsmen cap- (Faisal 61, Zahid 25, Dipak 2/35) Jayakrishanan 46, SHaji 3/39) Circuit (BIC) on Saturday in the italized the momentum and put beat Lantern Lions 177/10 (Vik- by 31 runs Ultimate Track Experience. a total of 211 at the end of 25 ki 43, Arfan Gani 3/31) by 22 Royal Blasters 126/6 in 18 The event is scheduled to overs. Faizan took four wickets runs overs (Raj 24, Aqeel 2/26) beat take place from 8am to 4pm for Royal Indians. Chasing the Karnataka Royals 242/7 Patrick York 125/10 (Noman 29, along BIC’s 2.55-kilometre In- big target Royal Indians Faizan (Ashwin 70, Gajendra 32, Nu- Vinod 2/8) by 4 wickets ner Track. (58) and Suresh (39) gave some mair 33) beat Honda CC 135/10 CBA Division B 25 overs Those who take part will be hope but SNCS TransFast bowl- (Nabeel 34, Aron 3/11, Vasanth League able to choose from a series of er’s tidy spells restricted the 3/24) by 107 runs Public Security 176/3 in 21.5 drives and passenger rides in Cars on track at BIC opponent for 156 runs and won Young Stars 279/6 (Chan - overs (Tanveer 58, Rafay 56, some powerful and ultra-quick machine that features a 1.6-li- es from zero to 100kph in 3.6 the match by 55 runs, Shahalam darabhan 163, Ansari 36) beat Naveed 32) beat Biyas Bah - cars. tre Turbocharged engine that seconds. This drive costs BD126, took three wickets. Riffa Stars 197/10 (Hadiyat 47, rain Indians 172/8 (Hari 42, On offer in the Ultimate can generate up to 220bhp and completing the Clio Cup SNCS TransFast 211/10 (Vish- Waqar 34, Atif 2/32) by 82 runs Naveed 3/31, Tajamal 3/36) by 7 Track Experience are drives and 6,000rpm. The drive can drive is a prerequisite to taking nu Pillai 93, Shahalam 21, Faizan Pak CC 167/7 (Zubair 60, Re- wickets in a Clio Cup car and in a Rad- be purchased for BD115.5, part in the SR1 experience. 4/33) beat Royal Indians 156/9 hman 35, Anil 4/38) beat Sachi Srilankan Club 105/4 in 14.2 ical SR1 prototype, as well as while the passenger ride is The Radical SR3 passenger (Faizan 58, Suresh 39, Shahalam CC 143/9 (Ganesh 54, Zaraq overs (Niroshan 50, Adnan 2/6) passenger rides in a Clio and a BD26.5. ride will be conducted along- 3/19) by 55 runs 3/25) by 24 runs beat Mudabar 102/10 (Adnan Radical SR3. The Radical SR1 prototype side one of BIC’s highly quali- Awali Gents 161/9 (Sanito 52, 31, Kasun 4/18, Gamini 3/13) by The Clio Cup car is a Re - features a 1,340cc engine which fied driving instructors. It costs Titans 178/4 in 23.4 overs Jameel 32, Rahul 3/46) beat 6 wickets. nault-manufactured racing can generate 185bhp. It launch- BD37. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 16 Bahrain bow to Japan Bahrain face first defeat in Asian Men’s Handball Championship against Japan TDT | Manama

ahrain suffered a dis - heartening 23-25 loss to BJapan yesterday in the 2020 Asian Men’s Handball Championship being held in Kuwait. Athletes in action during the event The defeat was their first setback in the competition and their first loss from two games Slovenia debut for BRAVE CF in Group One of the ongoing Main Round. deemed a “massive success” The result puts their semi-fi- TDT | Manama everyone involved with the nal hopes in jeopardy, as they sport has appreciated the im- now must win their final fixture RAVE Combat Federation, pact that BRAVE CF has had in of this stage to have any chance Bfounded in 2b2016 by His the local scene for the country. of advancing. Highness Shaikh Khaled bin BRAVE Combat Federation The Japanese inched one step Hamad Al Khalifa, has visited will continue its world tour as closer to securing their berth in last week its 19th country in it takes the Kingdom’s name to the semi-finals. less than four years of opera- Brazil and Sweden next. The takers of the two avail- tions. Ljubljana, Slovenia was BRAVE CF 34/WFC 24 full able spots will be confirmed chosen for BRAVE CF 34, which results: tomorrow when Bahrain take marked another step towards Heavyweight (For WFC on Saudi Arabia and Japan face world domination for the big- Championship): Luka Podkra- the UAE. gest-ever Bahraini brand. jsek def. Viktor Vasic via split The Emiratis claimed a 23-20 After hosting shows in some decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) win over Saudi yesterday in the Bahrain’s Ali Mirza tries to power through his Japanese defender during their match yesterday of the biggest countries in the Welterweight: Benoit St. other divisional fixture to keep Ahmed Fadhul, Ahmed Almaqa- world and taking the flag of Denis def. Ivica Truscek by their semis hopes alive. Standings Group One bi and Mahdi Saad all added the Kingdom of Bahrain to submission (kneebar) - Round Japan’s clash with the UAE three goals each, while scor- the highest of places in the 1 is scheduled for 2pm at Shaikh P W D L F A Pts ing twice were Ali Eid and Mo- sporting world, BRAVE Combat Light Heavyweight: Jakob Saad Al Abdullah Sports Hall Japan 2 2 0 0 55 45 4 hammed Mirza. Rounding out Federation’s first show in the Nedoh def. Zarko Sedoglavic Complex in Kuwait City, to be Bahrain 2 1 0 1 52 43 2 the scorers with a goal apiece Balkans was deemed a massive via KO (punches) - Round 1 followed at the same venue by UAE 2 1 0 1 41 49 2 were Mohammed Abdulredha, success by the local press. Middleweight: Phil Hawes Bahrain facing Saudi at 4pm, Saudi Arabia 2 0 0 2 42 53 0 Bilal Askani and Mohammed In partnership with WFC, def. Iuri Fraga via TKO (punch- Bahrain time. Habib. BRAVE CF has been able to em- es) - Round 1 Wins for Bahrain and Japan goal difference, head-to-head The Japanese made the most For Japan, Yuto Agarie was power the local MMA scene by Flyweight: Zach Makovsky would send them both through, number of goals scored and fi- of their opportunities and man- their leading scorer with eight giving the local athletes inter- def. Velimurad Alkhasov via but other results would compli- nally by goal difference. aged to stave off the Bahrain goals. Tatsuki Yoshino chipped national exposure as well as split decision (30-27, 27-30, cate matters and create ties on In Bahrain’s loss yesterday, attack, enough to claim the nar- in with six, while Shinnosuke bringing top global talent to 29-28) points in the group standings. the nationals held a slim 11-10 row two-goal victory. Tokuda had three. the country for the first time. Lightweight: Mochamed Any tie-breaks will first be lead at the half but their ri - Bahrain captain Hussain Al Qualifying for the semi-finals BRAVE CF 34/WFC 24 had Machaev def. Matjaz Vicar via decided by points, then head-to- vals stepped it up in the final Sayyad scored four goals to lead will also earn the team a place at athletes from France, Brazil, unanimous decision (30-26, head points, then head-to-head 30-minute period. his team in the loss. Ali Mirza, next year’s World Men’s United States, Russia, Cro - 30-25, 30-25) atia, Bosnia, among others Catchweight (53 kg): Mon- and showed once again the ika Kucinic def. Jennifer Tri- international reach of the fast- oreau by unanimous decision Solskjaer rejects est-growing MMA promotion (30-23, 30-27, 30-25) Nadal in the pink as Sharapova hits in the world, born in the King- Welterweight: Bojan Kosed- Neville criticism as dom of Bahrain and empow- nar def. Tonci Perusko via TKO Rashford begins ering the MMA scene across (punches) - Round 1 all-time low at Australian Open the globe. Light Heavyweight: Marko recovery All of these points have been Drmonjic def. Matej Plavec via AFP | Melbourne highlighted in Slovenia, where TKO (leg-kicks) - Round 2 AFP | London op seed Rafael Nadal turned anchester United Ton the style as he launched Mmanager Ole Gunnar his bid for a record-equalling Shaikh Khalid approves date Solskjaer has contradict- 20th Major title at the Austral- ed former team-mate Gary ian Open on Tuesday, but fall- for Strongest Bahraini Man Neville by saying on Tues- ing star Maria Sharapova hit a day United are on the “right career low. track”. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios also Outspoken TV pundit cantered into the second round, Neville had said in a podcast but fourth seed Daniil Medve- after United’s 2-0 defeat at dev had to fight his way past leaders Liverpool on Sun- American Frances Tiafoe in day, which left the Red Dev- four sets. ils 30 points behind their ri- Nadal, one shy of Roger Rafael Nadal hits a return vals in the Premier League, Federer’s Grand Slam mark, the club was in a mess. dropped only five games as he a shoulder injury, lost 6-3, 6-4 round matches, after rain wiped The former United cap- swatted aside Bolivia’s Hugo to Croatian 19th seed Donna out half of Monday’s sched - tain pinned much of the Dellien 6-2, 6-3, 6-0 in just over Vekic, making her an open- ule, former US Open champion blame for the team’s cur- two hours at a sunny Rod Laver ing-round loser at three straight Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic rent problems on the re - Arena. Grand Slams for the first time. both moved safely through. A participant in action during the previous edition of the event cruitment undertaken “It was a positive start,” said The future looks uncertain Italy’s Fabio Fognini, two sets TDT | Manama contest will stand as the qual- by chief executive Ed the reigning Roland Garros and for the former world number down against America’s Reil- ifying round for the #strong- Woodward. US Open champion, wearing a one, who won Wimbledon ly Opelka when their match H Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- est_GCC_man which will be But with United still fifth bright pink singlet and match- when she was just 17 but has was suspended on Monday, re- Had Al Khalifa, First Depu- organised in April this year at in the league and compet- ing trainers. not reached a Grand Slam final turned to win it in five after a ty Chairman of the Supreme Bahrain International Circuit. ing in three cup competi- “What you want in the first since she lifted the 2014 French stormy encounter when both Council for Youth and Sports “We have approved the or- tions, Solskjaer believes it round is just to win, and it’s Open trophy. players argued furiously with and President of Bahrain ganisation of the third edition is not the right time to start better if it’s in straight sets.” “I can speak about my strug- the umpire. Olympic Committee has ap- of the event as part of our be- a blame game. He joins Federer and defend- gles and the things that I’ve A new star emerged in proved the official date of the lief in the importance of sup- “We’ve just lost to Liv- ing champion Novak Djokovic gone through with my shoulder, 18-year-old Italian Jannik Sin- 3rd Strongest Bahraini Man porting the Bahraini youth erpool, who you all say are in round two as the Big Three but it’s not really in my charac- ner, last year’s NextGen cham- Championship which will take and sports in the Kingdom. fantastic and we have been look to tighten a stranglehold ter to,” Sharapova said. pion, who earned his first Grand place on February 8, 2020. We want to discover young and in the game until the last that has brought them all but “I was there, I put myself out Slam victory against Australia’s To be held under the patron- interesting talents as we look kick of the ball,” he said one of the last 14 Australian there (playing). As tough as it Max Purcell. age of HH Shaikh Khalid bin forward to forming interna- at his press conference on Open titles. was, I finished the match -- it Australia’s Kyrgios, who has Hamad Al Khalifa, the event tional teams who are capable the eve of United’s Premier Nadal, the first player to be wasn’t the way that I wanted.” spearheaded fundraising ef- will be organised by HH Me- of fighting for top honours,” League game with Burnley world number one in three dif- Britain’s Johanna Konta, a forts for the country’s deadly dia Office under the theme HH Shaikh Khalid said. on Wednesday. ferent decades, is still thriving two-time Slam semi-finalist, bushfire disaster, kept his no- #be_a_beast at the area op - He futher added: “The first “For me, that is strides at 33 but it’s a different story for also fell at the first hurdle as torious temper in check despite posite to the Avenues Mall. and second editions attract- forward. five-time Grand Slam winner she battles to overcome a knee being taken to two tie-breaks The competition is part of HH ed strong participation and “The signs are there that Sharapova. problem, losing 4-6, 2-6 to un- in a 6-2, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7-1) Shaikh Khalid’s sport initia- earned superb reputation, we’re on the right track, The 32-year-old, playing on seeded Tunisian Ons Jabeur. win over Lorenzo Sonego of tives and will cover the light, making both events a huge definitely. a wildcard as she wrestles with On a bumper day of 88 first- Italy. middle and heavy weights. The success.”