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Brett BeesonMy Nepal

Literature will live on! Adventure! or years, one of our columnists, ‘Brett Beeson’ had wanted always “on” and desperate to get her exploration boots on and head out to the place to not miss out. Personally, of wonders known as ‘Nepal.’ And finally she managed I found it to be a blessing.” Page 5 to do just that and was able to soak in the vastness Released from having to ofF natural beauty, interestingly without the interference and answer every notification unneeded attention of social media. She shares her experience from Facebook, she found with Weekender: herself infinitely more at “I shivered, taking in warmth from the steel mug in my hands. peace. “I could appreciate ‘Festival City’ The barest charcoal sketches of mountains stretched before me the natural beauty around on the canvas of the early dawn. As the minutes seeped by, I me fully, without mentally watched as the sun begrudgingly shook off its slumber, lighting downsizing its wonder for Concludes with up the sheer faces of the Machapuchare peak before me in Instagram. I could calmly Tremendous Success diffused tones of rose and orange.” take on the challenge of 250 Brett had spent five days trekking in the Annapurna region of flights of stairs, without parsing Rare lunar eclipse offers glimpse Nepal. Far from the commotion of capital city Kathmandu, the the experience to 140 characters. guides had led her and an Australian father/son pair up thousands Unable to communicate in short bursts of steps, across mudslides, rivers, over suspension bridges, and with those thousands of miles away, my Page 6 through rhododendron forests. “Bamboo thickets lined our trail new Australian friends and I whiled away the hours at times, as we meandered our way past pocket-sized terrace in conversation meandering from the past to the future, from the farms, crops flush to the cliff edge. Ranging in elevation from profound to the frivolous. Our evenings were spent reading or, in ‘I was wrong; 1600m-2650m, the days were warm and the nights frigid, bright truly rebellious fashion, writing letters.” stars uncorrupted by human interference unfurling above us.” Defining her adventure to be humbling,Brett said: “One ‘The Post’ is What was probably the most significant factor about the trip, conversation, one step, (one jump off a mountain trusting a flimsy there was no cell phone coverage, most of the time- not even parachute) at a time, Nepal showed me how life truly is about the wi-fi. “A horrifying prospect?Some might see it that way, when simple blessings.” actually 2017’s we take our phones to dinner and text through family events, best film of ‘super blue blood moon’ 5 reasons why you should pack your bags for Nepal too: P Page 7 • A popular and cheap ‘fast food’ is the Momo. Delicious dumplings made from flour and water filled with different fillings like chicken, meat or vegetables either fried or steamed. • Nepal is home to one of the few places on earth where you can see both the Bengal tiger 02 and the one-horned rhinoceros. • Nepal is the birthplace for the Lord Buddha. Lumbini and a pilgrimage for many devout When is a good time Buddhists. to tell her about my • Nepal has 4.2% of the world’s butterfly species which is over 650 species of butterflies. feelings?

Become a BIGS 2018 is here! nder the patronage of His Majesty partnerships between local and international King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and institutions. On this year’s theme ‘Food the continued support of Her Royal Safety and Human Health’, Shaikha Maram Weekender Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of NIAD, IbrahimU Al Khalifa, Wife of the King of Bahrain said: “The upcoming show will focus on the and President of the Consultative Council safety of foods that meet international quality for the National Initiative for Agricultural standards, starting from the production Winner! Development (NIAD), Bahrain International stage, to storage and processing until the Garden Show, organized by NIAD, is all set food product reaches the consumer’s table”. to take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center from 22nd Hall 1-The Marketplace- will be dedicated to to 25th February 2018. the marketing of various agricultural products such as flowers, plants, agricultural tools, The Bahrain International Garden Show, pots, garden furniture, machinery, lighting is dedicated to developing the future of equipment and all agricultural products and agriculture in the Kingdom, and is considered services. Hall 2 will be dedicated to raising one of the leading agricultural exhibitions in awareness and education. It will include both the region. It presents an integrated platform official and educational institutions and civil for exchanging experiences, reviewing the society organizations. It will showcase their latest developments, technologies and services, programs, and latest agricultural innovations in the agricultural field, as well innovations. Page 8 as creating opportunities for new trade

Feb 1 - 7, 2018| Weekender WEEKENDER EXCLUSIVE FOR DT NEWS Two get death SUBSCRIBERS x Bahrain, UK to review joint security pact London nterior Minister Lt-Gen. for cop murder Shaikh Rashid bin Manama of the law and of joining it community from terrorist acts. The investigations revealed official authorities in carrying AbdullahI Al Khalifa who met he High Criminal Court even though they were aware The suspects forcefully resisted the formation of a terrorist out their duties. UK Home Secretary Amber sentenced two defendants of its terrorist purposes. arrest, fled from detention, organization, established In order to achieve their Rudd ysterday agreed with his toT death and 19 to life in prison They were trained on the use assisted convicts to escape and joined by a number of terrorist purposes, the suspects UK counterpart to review the yesterday. of weapons and explosives and gave shelters to convicted suspects, including 12 in Iran committed the following bilateral security agreement The court also sentenced for terrorist purposes and inmates. and Iraq, one in Germany and crimes: so as to support cooperation 17 defendants to 15 years in deliberate attempts to murder According to Criminal 40, including the 10 fugitives, On 1/12/2016, machine- in training and exchange of jail, nine to 10 years and 11 policemen. Investigation Department in Bahrain. guns and explosive packages information on crimes. to five years and acquitted The suspects also imported, (CID) records, the case annals The group leaders and were seized inside a speedboat two suspects. It also stripped possessed and used explosives, date back to January 1, 2017, members plotted numerous off Al Nabih Saleh coast; a 48 defendants of their firearms and ammunition in when ten convicts escaped terrorist crimes aimed to warehouse which was used citizenship. armed robbery for terrorist from the Jaw Reformatory and destabilise public order, to store explosive packages, P The 60 suspects were put purposes. The suspects Rehabilitation Centre, killing undermine the Kingdom’s weapons and ammunition were on trial on charges of forming assaulted law enforcement one policeman from the prison safety and security, damage also discovered in Sitra area. a terrorist group in breach personnel who protected the warden force in the process. national unity, and hamper the (Continued on page 3) Swansea shock24 Arsenal The court also stripped 48 defendants of their citizenship 2 Thursday, February 1, 2018

Los Angeles A full moon is seen targazers across large behind Burj Khalifa in swaths of the globe Dubai S-- from the streets of Los Angeles to the slopes of a smoldering Philippine volcano -- had the chance to witness a rare “super blue blood Moon” Wednesday, when Earth’s shadow bathed our satellite in a coppery hue. The celestial show was the result of the Sun, Earth, and Moon lining up perfectly for a lunar eclipse just as the Moon is near its closest orbit point to Earth, making it appear “super” large. It is the second full Moon within the same month, a phenomenon called a “blue” Moon which has nothing to do with its colour. The “blood” in the name comes from the reddish brown colour the Moon takes on when Earth enters between it and the sun, cutting off the light rays that Ominous signs “I was watching the news loose rocks on the surface usually brighten the lunar On the other side of the on TV and then came here -- and how it changes over surface. Pacific thousands were immediately,” Yami, who time,” the US space agency The eclipse began around gathering at Los Angeles’ like many Indonesian goes said in a statement. 3:45 am (1145 GMT), as a Griffith Observatory, by one name, told local The last “super blue black shadow began to devour which opened its doors media. blood Moon” occurred on one corner of the gray-white at 3:30 am (1130 GMT) to In Nepal, where the super December 30, 1982, when it Moon. a crowd expected to reach moon was just visible in the was seen in Europe, Africa An hour later, the lunar 2,000. hazy polluted night sky over and western Asia. surface was plunged into Some had waited in line Kathmandu, the celestial For North America, the last darkness, known as totality. since 10:00 pm the night phenomenon was greeted time was in 1866. Then, rusty tones began to before, hoping for a choice with more caution as an If you missed this one, sheath the Moon, reflecting viewing spot, many science ominous sign. the next blue Moon total the light of all the sunrises buffs bringing their own Local newspapers there lunar eclipse will happen on and sunsets on Earth at the telescopes to set up on the had printed warnings telling December 31, 2028, though same moment. lawn. citizens not to eat, drink, sleep it won’t be quite as large There were gasps of The extreme east of or even go to the toilet during since it will not be as close to delight at that moment in Africa, the Middle East and the lunar eclipse, citing Hindu Earth. a school in the Philippines Asia, Russia, Australia and customs. Another will occur on town on Guinobatan where New Zealand could enjoy January 31, 2037. some of the 90,000 people the spectacle on Wednesday Next one “The red colour during a who have fled the erupting night, weather depending, as NASA trained its telescopes lunar eclipse is very distinctive Mount Mayon volcano were the Moon rose there. and instruments on its Lunar and it’s a rare treat to be able sheltering. But most of South America, Reconnaissance Orbiter on to see a blood red Moon,” There they were treated Africa and Europe, where the Moon to measure the said Brian Rachford, associate to a double-spectacle -- a the alignment occurs in the effect of the temperature drop professor of physics at the supermoon eclipse rising over middle of the day, missed out during the one-hour-16- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical a mountain spewing ash and on the show. minute eclipse. University. lava. In the Indonesian capital Seeing what happens when “One of the great things “It’s huge and bright. It’s Jakarta, several thousand the surface of the Moon cools about a lunar eclipse is you exciting to see. God created people lined up at the quickly will help scientists also don’t need any special this beautiful moon and planetarium to catch a “understand some of the equipment to see it. Anyone the volcano,” farmer Jose glimpse of the rare event on characteristics of the regolith can go outside and look at the Almesolano, 75, said. one of its telescopes. -- the mixture of soil and Moon.” (AFP)

A partial lunar eclipse was witnessed in Bahrain (courtesy: Twitter/Mohammad RehmanAlbahar) Thursday, February 1, 2018 3 Probe unravels role

ofContinued from page 1terrorist outfits n 1/12017, the Jaw On 1/12017, the Jaw Reformatory and Reformatory and Rehabilitation Centre was attacked RehabilitationO Centre was attacked and a number of On 14/1/2017 terrorists targeted one of the convicted inmates escaped, which resulted in killing one police patrols policeman and injuring others, as well as stealing firearms. On 28/1/2017, a police officer was On 14/1/2017, a terrorist attack targeted one of the assassinated in Bilad Al Qadeem police patrols with live bullets, resulting in wounding one On 9/2/2017, the fugitives attempted to policeman in Bani Jamrah. escape abroad On 28/1/2017, a police officer was assassinated in Bilad Al Qadeem in front of Fugitives in Iran and Iraq communicated with his private farm. members of the organisation in the Kingdom On 9/2/2017, the fugitives attempted to escape abroad, resisted arrest and targeted Investigation confirmed Iran link policemen with live bullets, resulting in the death of three members of the terrorist terrorist group to escape and in implementing the escape organization. carry out several terrorist operation and the fourth was a The investigations unravelled attacks in the country and to member of the group that had the suspects’ formation of enable some of them to escape assassinated the police officer. their terrorist organisation, abroad to join the leaders of the The suspects began shooting and how the suspects who group in Iran and Iraq from after proper warnings had are fugitives in Iran and Iraq where they would lead the been issued by the police communicated with members of remaining members in Bahrain force tasked with arresting EXPERIENCE the organisation in the Kingdom in carrying out terrorist crimes. them according to prescribed who are inmates inside the The ten convicted members of legal procedures. The police THE NEXT PHASE IN prison or outside the prison to the group who escaped were personnel were forced to recruit other elements. assisted by four members of exchange fire with the suspects, INTERNATIONAL MONEY They supplied them with the group who were outside which resulted in the death of TRANSFERS various sorts of explosives, the prison. three and the injuries of several firearms and ammunition that The shooting of a policeman other suspects. UAE Exchange makes your international bank had been smuggled into the and his injury in Bani Jamrah The security personnel transfers more convenient, with SADAD country. They also supplied was committed by a number of arrested a number of the them with the necessary funds to suspects who were members of suspects in accordance with self-serve kiosks. spend for their subsistence and the terrorist group other than the Law for the Protection on the activities of their terrorist those who had escaped from of the Community against organisation. They jointly with prison. It was part of the group’s Terrorist Acts, searched their leader who was a fugitive activities aimed to destabilize their homes and seized a in Germany managed the travel public order and to assassinate large cache of explosives, procedures for members of the policemen and was directed by detonators, hand grenades, organisation to travel to Iran the group leaders living abroad. explosive molds, automatic and Iraq to train on the use The assassination of the Kalashnikov machineguns, of explosives, firearms in the police officer in Bilad Al pistols, ammunition, vehicles Iranian Revolutionary Guard Qadeem was carried out and boats used in carrying out camps to prepare them to carry according to a plot by one of terrorist attacks and smuggling out terrorist crimes in Bahrain. the group’s leaders in Iran operations. The investigations also led with one of its members inside Thirty-six suspects were to the seizure of explosives, Bahrain who carried out the arrested and referred to the firearms, ammunition on a assassination by himself Public Prosecution which speedboat in Al Nabih Saleh area using a machinegun supplied questioned them. Some of as part of the smuggling activities by the group leaders. The the suspects confessed to the from Iran and Iraq to Bahrain assassination occurred after charges. via the sea. The weapons were to monitoring the whereabouts of The Public Prosecution also be used in the implementation the victim. moved to various locations set of their plotted terrorist crimes. The firing by ten fugitives, up by the suspects to store The operation in including one who had weapons, explosives materials 24/7 Hassle-free transactions the Reformatory and escaped from prison, in the and the materials used in Available in your neighbourhood Rehabilitation Centre was speedboat at policemen was their manufacturing. The prepared for the purpose of in Bahrain’s territorial waters suspects’ statements on the Transact quickly with your registered CPR enabling the inmates who were during their attempt to escape crimes corroborated with their convicted in terrorist crimes outside the country. Three of confessions and technical and and who are members of the the suspects had participated forensic test results. 4 Thursday, February 1, 2018 Scottish ties hailed

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received British Ambassador Simon Martin and members of the Scottish community in the Kingdom at Sakhir Palace, yesterday Manama has always had an immense of the Scottish community Burns Night, held in honour cottish community’s respect for the achievements in Bahrain at the Sakhir of Scotland’s most famous poet contribution to Bahrain’s of the United Kingdom,” Palace. Robert Burns, is celebrated economyS and development said His Majesty the King HM the King told the at the end of January every were hailed yesterday by His during a reception organised Scottish community members year. Also known as ‘Rabbie Majesty King Hamad bin Isa for United Kingdom that the people of Scotland Burns’, he is widely regarded Al Khalifa. Ambassador to Bahrain, are renowned for travelling as the national poet of “The Kingdom of Bahrain Simon Martin, and members the world to seek new Scotland. opportunities – and “we Hailing the unique are delighted that you are relationship between the continuing that tradition here UK and Bahrain, British in Bahrain.” Ambassador said: “We have His Majesty also thanked so many shared interests and them for bringing their so many shared elements to expertise and talents to our history. All of this was the Kingdom, saying, “I so vividly highlighted by know that for many of you, the recent celebration of Bahrain has become their the 200 years of our formal home.” relationship.” HM King receiving a memento Highlighting the celebration The Ambassador also North Sea!” he said. and Manama Caledonian of Burns Night held recently, highlighted the contribution of Contributions to Bahrain’s Societies and Scottish HM the King said: “In honour Bahrain’s Scottish community educational system as well communities, thanked of your renowned national to the development of oil as to the sporting areas were His Majesty the King and poet, let me promise that industry here. “Scots first highlighted. presented a commemorative in the case of Bahrain and came to work in Bahrain’s oil Awali Caledonian Society gift on behalf of the Scottish Scotland, ‘old acquaintances’ industry many decades before Chieftain, Ewan Reekie, community in Bahrain to the shall never be forgotten.” the discovery of oil in the on behalf of the Awali King. Bahrain supports all efforts US designates Hamas to fight terrorism: Al Doseri leader as terrorist Manama Washington of the American decision. ssistant Foreign Minister, he U.S. State Department said “The decision is worthless,” he Abdulla bin Faisal bin Jabur on Wednesday it had designated added. AAl Doseri yesterday affirmed IsmailT Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, as a The three groups designated Bahrain’s full support to all terrorist. by the State Department regional and international efforts The State Department said in a are: to fight terrorism, which threatens statement that Haniyeh, along with - Harakat al-Sabireen, which the the safety and stability of the two Islamist groups active in Egypt statement said is backed by Iran, region. and one in the Palestinian territories, operates primarily in Gaza and the This came as he held a meeting were listed as specially designated West Bank; with Head of the EU Delegation global terrorists. - Liwa al-Thawra, which it said Michele Cervone and his It quoted Secretary of State Rex has claimed responsibility for accompanying delegation in Tillerson as saying the designations killing an Egyptian army general Bahrain on an official visit. “target key terrorist groups and in Cairo in 2016 and a bombing in Bahrain, Al Doseri said, will leaders – including two sponsored 2017; cooperate with international and directed by Iran – who are - Harakat Sawa’d Misr (HASM), partners including the European threatening the stability of the which it said claimed responsibility for Union to strengthen efforts to Middle East, undermining the peace killing an Egyptian security officer and eliminate the sources of terrorism the Kingdom. The Head of the EU that enhancing this cooperation process.” other attacks. and its funding. Delegation praised the continuous will enhance the level of bilateral In Gaza, Hamas official Sami Abu The State Department designations The Assistant Foreign Minister cooperation and coordination joint work, highlighting the Zuhri said: “We reject and condemn deny Haniyeh and the three groups briefed the visiting delegation on between Bahrain and the European efforts exerted by the Kingdom in the decision and we see it as a reflection access to the U.S. financial system. Bahrain’s achievements in the field Union in various fields. achieving peace and security in the of the domination by a gang of Zionists (Reuters) of protection of human rights in Michele Cervone affirmed region. Thursday, February 1, 2018 5 Council clears walkway, garden project in Al Naim Harpreet Kaur/DTNN Vice Chairman of Capital [email protected] Municipal Council, adding that the decision was taken Manama at the Municipal Council he Capital Municipal meeting held yesterday. Council has approved Another proposal that itsT plan to build a new was discussed and approved walkway and a garden in Al in the agenda was to change Naim, Manama area. The the zoning and urban walkway and garden will be planning of Block 626 in built near Al Naim area, in West Eker. “The zoning in Manama. Block 626 was changed to “The area has three vacant SP (specials projects) from unused plots. As these plots RB (Residential Buildings) are privately owned, the so that both residential and council will buy out the land commercial activities can from its owner to build the coexist in the area. We also garden and walkway so that designated a public car park the residents of the area are service for a smooth flow benefitted,” said Engineer of activities in the area,” Mazen Ahmad Al-Omran, Mazen added. The garden and walkway space The unused plot to be used for the garden and walkway Discover America Week from Feb 10

A scene from Discover America Week celebrated last year (File photo)

DT News Network enduring presence of a number countries is an indispensable [email protected] of U.S. companies and brands in pillar of building relations Bahrain, as well as the incredible and promoting trade and Manama variety of new entrants into this investment. Each year more he American Embassy market,” he said. than 5,000 Bahraini nationals will organize the Third “Other events include a come to our Embassy to DiscoverT America Week, a seminar on doing business apply for visas to tour, study, celebration of US commercial in the United States and a or conduct business in the presence in Bahrain, from celebration of U.S. IT firms United States. We have February 10 to 15. The at the BITEX IT Show. We recently taken steps to make festivities will feature a number will also visit U.S. retailers at that process even easier. of exciting activities, said US City Center and at the Avenues We have implemented an ambassador Justin Siberell. Mall, and we will wrap the Interview Waiver Programme, “We are planning a visit to week up with some American by which Bahraini citizens can West Point Home to celebrate barbecue and country music at renew visas within one year of this fantastic Free Trade Big Texas Barbecue and Waffle expiration without even setting Agreement success story. Also, House,” he said. foot in our Embassy. Standard in partnership with AmCham, The activities and checks are performed, and an we will host a reception for promotions will be posted on application fee is still required, alumni of U.S. Universities and the U.S. Embassy website by but no in-person interview is exchange programs. This year’s the end of this week, he said. necessary for this programme,” programming underscores the “Travel between our two he said. 6 Thursday, February 1, 2018 Thursday, February 1, 2018 7 THE CITIZEN BIHR-HTMi represents CORNER Fatima Adel bin Sanad Bahrain in YCO 2018 BBK, Mubasher sign The violation of a child’s rights: Ahed Al-Tammimi child under 18 years old, Ahed Al-Tammimi is a quintessential Palestinian girl, with blonde hair, blue eyes and a soul full of resistanceA to the occupation. As she stands with her hands and feet cuffed in a courtroom, confronted by judges, police officers and intruders on her land, the scene encapsulates over half a ‘BahrainManama Trade’ deal century of violation, abuse and injustice in the longest-running BK and Mubasher weeping sore in global affairs. Financial Services signed On December 19, Ahed was arrested by the Israeli occupation Ban agreement to enable forces for slapping two heavily armed Israeli soldiers as they investors to trade on Bahrain refused to leave the courtyard of her family home in the village Bourse (BHB) online via the of Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah, in the portion of the West Bank “Bahrain Trade” platform. illegally occupied by Israel. This wasn’t Ahed’s first encounter The agreement was signed with the occupation forces, and indeed, she was an icon of the yesterday by BBK Chief Palestinian resistance in her village, participating in weekly Executive Reyadh Yousif marches and showing no fear since her earliest years of childhood. International Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) is being held in New Delhi Sater and General Manager At age 12, she witnessed the murder of her great-uncle, and the Manama is completely sponsored by under the sponsorship of industry”. of Mubasher Financial following year, her own uncle was slaughtered by the Israeli ahrain Institute of Dadabai Holding, Hatim the Ministry of Labor and Commenting on the Services Zaid Aloul at Bahrain Defense Forces. BHospitality and Retail Dadabai, Managing Director. Tamkeen, will kick start her Olympiad, Nigel Viegas, Bourse’s premises in the Today, Ahed is moving into the third month of her BIHR – HTMi said it is “This opportunity is another journey along with her coach Executive Director, BIHR presence of Shaikh Khalifa bin incarceration, facing 12 accusations. The news and videos of representing Bahrain in the brilliant leap in providing to top notch the season 4 of the – HTMi said that the event Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Ahed have gone viral in the media, and her case has become a International Young Chef a sustainable and quality world’s biggest international will help students gain Bahrain Bourse and executive high-profile embarrassment for the Israelis, but she is not alone Olympiad (YCO) being held education with international culinary competition among 80 international exposure management members. The agreement was signed by BBK Chief Executive Reyadh Yousif Sater and General Manager of Mubasher Financial Services Zaid Aloul at BHB premises in her plight. About 300 Palestinian children, 40 of whom were in New Delhi from 28th standards in the pursuit of other young student chefs from and develop pro-actively Bahrain Trade is an execution of transactions as banking experience.” investors to invest in the various institutions join the network “Bahrain Trade’s online trading shot and wounded by the occupying forces, have been arrested January to 2nd of February supporting and motivating the across the globe. which would help Bahrainis innovative trading solution well as convenience and ease On his part, CEO of Bahrain instruments listed at Bahrain to allow their clients to enjoy solution is driven by Mubasher and are being held in Israeli dungeons, but they are under a media 2018. Bahrainis to meet the growing Ali Sulaibeekh, BIHR – to meet the international launched in October 2017. of use. Bourse Shaikh Khalifa bin Bourse, and goes in line with the advantages of this online Financial Services’s technology, blackout. Any other country perpetrating such barbarism would The competition organised needs of the hospitality sector HTMi Director, commented standards in the hospitality The solution is being powered Commenting on the deal, Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said, Bahrain Bourse’s strategy to interactive platform,” Shaikh and we are fully committed be met with calls for invasion and regime change, but Israel has by IIHM India aims to create in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” in an event during the visit sector. by licensed brokers on Bahrain Sater said: “This step goes in “Bahrain Trade is one of enhance the liquidity in the Khalifa said. to offering the best trading been free to attack children with impunity and the tacit approval an international platform said Hatim Dadabai. of Tamkeen and MOL in the Tamkeen and the Ministry of Bourse and has been designed line with BBK’s efforts to offer Bahrain Bourse’s recent joint market.” Zaid Aloul, General Manager solutions and maintaining of the international community. for the interaction of young Mariam Isa Ebrahim Al campus earlier this month that Labor and Social Development to provide investors with services that enhance initiatives with Mubasher “We are looking forward to of Mubasher Financial Services long-term investment in new Obviously, the cases of Ahed and all the other Palestinian professional culinary talents Doseri, a Bahraini national, “BIHR – HTMi is committed are the pillars of BIHR – high-tech and safety for our clients’ Financial Services to encourage have other banks and financial Financial Services said, technology.” children being held in Israeli jails represent, in and of themselves, and to create camaraderie and enrolled in the Swiss Diploma in providing quality education HTMi, (DADABAI Holding) violations of children’s rights; the treatment of these children is goodwill among nations. Programme, International that places Bahrainis into a in promoting Bahrain as the also objectionable on all conceivable human rights grounds given This year’s BIHR – Hotel and Tourism rewarding and promising newest tourism hub in the their attack and abduction from illegally occupied territories. HTMi YCO participation Management Institute (HTMi) career in the hospitality GCC Region. Most of the international community supports all of Israel’s actions, and the current US administration has given the green light to the increasingly erratic and hysterical Israeli regime. BTEA backs effort to Some voices have been raised in favour of these violations of the ‘Shopping Fiesta’ launched rights of Palestinian children; for instance, the Israeli Education Minister, Naftali Bennett, told a radio station that Ahed and the Manama two other women involved in the case ‘should finish their lives in he fourth edition of ‘Shopping prison’. However, one of the Israeli human rights organisations TBahrain Shopping Festival Fiesta’ will offer boost tourism sector and some influential citizens are embarrassed by the current ‘Shop Bahrain’ launched a impasse. Perhaps it is time to consider calling out Israel on its mega sale yesterday at selected opportunity to violations of children’s rights and to extend human status to retail outlets under the title shop from retail representative offices which Palestinians by upholding and applying universal human rights. ‘Shopping Fiesta’ and will run have collaborated with Several high-profile lawyers from Egypt and across the world have until the 2nd Feb 2018. outlets across several travel agencies offered their services to represent the women at the centre of this The first of its kind different malls in target markets,” said case that has gripped Palestine. These welcome efforts and the ‘Shopping Fiesta’ will offer Shaikh Khaled. public pressure must remain vigilant, no matter how long the case customers the opportunity to He was speaking takes, to curb Israel’s continued oppression of children. shop from retail outlets across Mohammed, Al Kooheji during Bahrain British Without children’s rights, there can be neither peace nor a different malls. The sale will Jewelry, Milano, Victoria’s Business Forum decent standard of justice for anyone. Standing up for children’s provide special discounts Secret, Foot Locker, American (BBBF) held in rights is standing up for humanity. reaching up to 80 percent in Eagle, Bath & Body Works, the presence of the addition to the special offers Midway, Carter & Oshkosh, Chairman of BBBF, (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do and promotions. The Home Store, G2000, Khalid Al Zayani, not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) During the Shopping Fiesta, Pimki, Juels, Zumrood British Ambassador shoppers will get the chance Trading, Maria Pino, The to Bahrain, Simon More than 200 companies have to double their points and get Wardrobe, Meemo Space, Martin and BBBF 6 points for every 1 Bahraini Vogue Boutique, Roco, and members at the Israeli settlement ties, says UN Dinar spent when exchanging Roman. Manama Westin Bahrain City Centre. Geneva aimed at stepping up pressure their receipts in the Festival Shoppers and visitors hief Executive Officer of the Bahrain During the event, the CEO of BTEA he United Nations human on Israel over its settlements, Loyalty System increasing can learn more about ‘Shop CTourism and Exhibitions Authority said that BTEA’s participation comes in Trights office said said it had which most countries and the their chances of winning more Bahrain’ through the website: (BTEA), Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al line with its overall strategy aimed at identified 206 companies so far world body view as illegal. than 80,000 valuable prizes www.shopbahrain.com Khalifa, yesterday pledged full support developing the tourism sector under the doing business linked to Israeli “The majority of these including a luxury apartment, Shoppers will get the chance to double their points or through the account @ to all initiatives aimed at boosting slogan of ‘Ours. Yours’. settlements in the West Bank, companies are domiciled and 20 cars. Mohamed Al Khan. Basics, Toys ‘R’ Us, F&F, shopbahrain on the social investments in Bahrain’s tourism sector. The forum has nine Special Interest where it said violations against in Israel or the settlements “Visitors will be able to The participating outlets Aeropostale, Cath Kidston, networking channels “This comes in line with the BTEA’s Groups (SIGs), covering oil, gas & energy, Palestinians are “pervasive and (143), with the second largest buy their favourite products in the Fiesta includes Birkenstock, Juicy Couture, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram long-term strategy to make the Kingdom hospitality, construction, banking & devastating”. group located in the United at a special price as well as international fashion, Call It Spring, Aldo’s and YouTube. The Festival a leading regional hub offering a financial services, ICT and legal sectors; as The report is sensitive States (22). The remainder increase their chances of furniture, and jewelry brands Accessories, INGLOT, La organizers have also launched diverse and distinct variety of tourism well as organisational effectiveness, young because companies in the U.N. are domiciled in 19 other winning valuable prizes,” said such as, Saks Fifth Avenue, Vie En Rose, A La Mode, a dedicated Whatsapp channel facilities and promoting it through its professionals and women in business. Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) was held in the presence of the Chairman of BBBF, database could be targeted countries,” the U.N. human Shop Bahrain Director, Yousef Haute Cupcakes, The One At Time, Mohmmed Sharif on +33480480 973. Khalid Al Zayani, British Ambassador to Bahrain, Simon Martin and BBBF members for boycotts or divestment rights office said in a statement. Thursday, February 1, 2018 7 BBK, Mubasher sign

‘BahrainManama Trade’ deal BK and Mubasher Financial Services signed Ban agreement to enable investors to trade on Bahrain Bourse (BHB) online via the “Bahrain Trade” platform. The agreement was signed yesterday by BBK Chief Executive Reyadh Yousif Sater and General Manager of Mubasher Financial Services Zaid Aloul at Bahrain Bourse’s premises in the presence of Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse and executive management members. The agreement was signed by BBK Chief Executive Reyadh Yousif Sater and General Manager of Mubasher Financial Services Zaid Aloul at BHB premises Bahrain Trade is an execution of transactions as banking experience.” investors to invest in the various institutions join the network “Bahrain Trade’s online trading innovative trading solution well as convenience and ease On his part, CEO of Bahrain instruments listed at Bahrain to allow their clients to enjoy solution is driven by Mubasher launched in October 2017. of use. Bourse Shaikh Khalifa bin Bourse, and goes in line with the advantages of this online Financial Services’s technology, The solution is being powered Commenting on the deal, Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said, Bahrain Bourse’s strategy to interactive platform,” Shaikh and we are fully committed by licensed brokers on Bahrain Sater said: “This step goes in “Bahrain Trade is one of enhance the liquidity in the Khalifa said. to offering the best trading Bourse and has been designed line with BBK’s efforts to offer Bahrain Bourse’s recent joint market.” Zaid Aloul, General Manager solutions and maintaining to provide investors with services that enhance initiatives with Mubasher “We are looking forward to of Mubasher Financial Services long-term investment in new high-tech and safety for our clients’ Financial Services to encourage have other banks and financial Financial Services said, technology.” BTEA backs effort to boost tourism sector

representative offices which have collaborated with several travel agencies in target markets,” said Shaikh Khaled. He was speaking during Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) held in the presence of the Chairman of BBBF, Khalid Al Zayani, British Ambassador to Bahrain, Simon Martin and BBBF members at the Manama Westin Bahrain City Centre. hief Executive Officer of the Bahrain During the event, the CEO of BTEA Tourism and Exhibitions Authority said that BTEA’s participation comes in (BTEA),C Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al line with its overall strategy aimed at Khalifa, yesterday pledged full support developing the tourism sector under the to all initiatives aimed at boosting slogan of ‘Ours. Yours’. investments in Bahrain’s tourism sector. The forum has nine Special Interest “This comes in line with the BTEA’s Groups (SIGs), covering oil, gas & energy, long-term strategy to make the Kingdom hospitality, construction, banking & a leading regional hub offering a financial services, ICT and legal sectors; as diverse and distinct variety of tourism well as organisational effectiveness, young facilities and promoting it through its professionals and women in business. Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) was held in the presence of the Chairman of BBBF, Khalid Al Zayani, British Ambassador to Bahrain, Simon Martin and BBBF members 8 BUSINESS Thursday, February 1, 2018 Trump to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to keep open the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, marking a formal reversal of Barack Obama’s eight-year effort to shut it down CUBA Leeward Gulf Air’s unions, Airfield U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Ferry board pledge to Caribbean Sea 4km Guantanamo Bay 2.5 miles detention camp

CUBA enhance growth

Guantanamo Bay facility has been STATUS OF REMAINING DETAINEES used since 9/11 attacks to detain (as of December 2017) what U.S. calls “enemy combatants” Total of 41 detainees remaining Total detainees held at Approved 780 Guantanamo since 2002 – 5 for release many without charge or trial Convicted by military Detainees released under 3 commission and still held 532 President George W. Bush Detainees released under 10 197 President Barack Obama Being tried by military commission Detainees who died in custody, under Trump administration 9 seven from apparent suicides Detainee transferred to U.S. 1 for prosecution Approximate yearly 23 Gulf Air chairman, union members and officials during a photocall $445m cost to operate prison – Being held under indefinite detention over $10 million for each detainee without charge or trial Gulf Air Chairman welcomes talks with airline’s unions Sources: Associated Press, Human Rights First Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Manama national carrier’s three unions engage During the meeting, all parties trong collaboration between all in an active two-way dialogue with pledged their enduring commitment parties is critical to supporting the airline’s executive management. to open, productive communications SBahrain’s national carrier, said Zayed Gulf Air’s three existing unions aimed at enhancing and promoting the UK lord astonishes Parliament Bin Rashid Alzayani, Minister of consist of the Gulf Air Trade Union, airline’s workforce. Industry, Commerce and Tourism National Labour Union of Gulf Air Gulf Air’s highly anticipated by resigning for being late and Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of and Flight Attendants General Trade incoming fleet of 39 new Boeing and London my resignation.” Directors. Union represented by Sawsan AlAradi, Airbus aircraft will see by end-2018 the member of Britain’s House With that, he walked out Speaking during a meeting Mahmood Yousif and AbdulQader arrival of 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners of Lords has drawn praise of the Lords chamber to the alongside Gulf Air Chief Executive Hussain respectively. and 2 Airbus A320Neo aircraft. Aand puzzlement for resigning as astonishment of other members. Officer Krešimir Kučko and Gulf Alzayani told the participants that The airline is also expected to soon a government minister because he Former Foreign Secretary Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Gulf Air’s development strategy to announce its development strategy for was late to answer a question. William Hague, who now sits in Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al be successful, its internal stakeholders the coming years. The strategy will International Development Parliament’s upper chamber, said Alawi, Alzayani said, “We always need to be mobilised, actively involved include expansion plans and will be Minister Michael Bates apologised he hoped “my noble friend, who welcome feedback from Gulf Air’s and committed to a shared vision for geared towards elevating the passenger to another member “for my has given 20 years of strong public unions and the discussions we had the airline. experience, promoting Bahrain’s discourtesy for not being in my service” would reconsider. further underline the important role “We are committed to moving ahead tourism economy and bolstering place to answer her question on a Bates quit a previous they play in making the workplace together as key partners in Gulf Air’s the Kingdom’s aviation, transport, very important matter.” Bates said government position in 2016 to more productive and inclusive.” development and strategic growth. tourism and business infrastructures Wednesday he was “thoroughly walk 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) The meeting at the airline’s As such we always welcome feedback and the aviation industry as a ashamed” and “shall be offering across South America for charity. Muharraq headquarters saw from the three Gulf Air unions,” he whole. representatives and members of the said.

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), held a ceremony to honour staff members at the BAC Employee Excellence and Retirement Award that was attended by BAC Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah and senior officials. The employees who received the Excellence award were Abhilash Kizhumadathil, Taleb Ali, Khalil Alwadi, Husain Alyas and Ahmed Isa from Airport Development & Technical Department, Sara Alshamsi, Khalifa Naem and Roaya Ahmed from Airport Operations, Manal Albalooshi from the Strategy Implementation & Business Development Department and Husain Naser from Support Services. The employees who received the Retirement Award were Abdali Kadhem and Abdulkarim Abdulla from Airport Operations, Ahmed Dhahi, Sayed Ateya and Isa Helal from Facilities Management. Thursday,February 1, 2018 BUSINESS 9 Our relationship will not change because Samsung Elec unveils stock split South Korea won’t ban cryptocurrency of changes in Britain-Europe ties. While we Seoul Seoul must adapt to these changes, we will assess amsung Electronics announced yesterday its first stock split outh Korea’s finance minister said the government has and talk about future bilateral trade and and said it expects demand for semiconductors to remain no plans to shut down cryptocurrency trading. “There investment arrangements, to continue to Sstrong in 2018, as it posted record Sis no intention to ban or suppress push forward China-Britain annual profit driven by memory cryptocurrency (market),” Kim relations, including trade chip “super-cycle.” Stock split is the Dong-yeon said, adding immediate and business ties,” latest in a series of moves to bolster task is to regulate exchanges. shareholder returns, including $5.4 Traders at home and around Li Keqiang, billion in annual dividends and 9.2 the world have been spooked by China’s Premier trillion won in share buybacks and conflicting comments from officials cancellations in 2017. in South Korea.

The U.S. has named 210 Russians, all with close ties to President Vladimir Putin, to dissuade global institutions from doing business with them for alleged U.S. election meddling and the annexation of Crimea. The individuals on the U.S. Treasury Department list aren’t subject to any restrictions, but the publication of their names in connection with Putin LuLu & Majid and U.S. sanctions will serve as a warning to Banks and financial institutions dealing with them that they might have a problem with the U.S. government in the future.U.S. names prominent Russians The U.S. has named 210 Russians, all with close ties to President VladimirKremlin Putin, spokesman to dissuade Dmitry global Peskov institutions says that frompublication doing businessof the list with is an attemptthem for to meddlealleged U.S.in the election country’s meddling March 18and election the annexation of Crimea

So-called siloviki* Senior political figures Oligarchs Dmitry Aleksandr Nikolay Patrushev Sergey Naryshkin Medvedev Bortnikov Secretary of Security Council Chief of Foreign Al Futtaim in Prime Director Former Director of FSB Intelligence Service Minister. of FSB Rashid Nurgaliyev President Deputy Secretary, 2008-12 Security Council Sergei Lavrov Foreign Minister world’s most powerful 250 LuLu posts $6.9bn revenues in 2016 and owns more than 140 stores Dubai 10 countries - posted $6.9 billion of eight per cent, reveals Deloitte hree retail giants from the GCC (Dh47.34 billion) revenues in 2016, report. President Vladimir Putin T- including two from the UAE - achieving a compound annual Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group, 16 years in KGB have made it to the world’s top 250 growth rate of 10.2 per cent. which operates Panda brand, was most powerful retailers. The UAE-headquartered LuLu ranked 244th most retailer with $3.67 Dmitriy International consultancy Group controls 32 per cent of the billion revenues. With presence in Peskov Alexander Deloitte’s ‘Global Power of Retailing retail market share with more than three countries, it achieved 6.7 per Kremlin Abramov 2018, Transformative Change, 140 stores across GCC, Egypt, India, cent CAGR in 2016. Press Steel magnate reinvigorated commerce’, has Indonesia and Malaysia. The top 10 list is dominated Secretary Mikhail ranked the UAE-based LuLu Group While Majid Al Futtaim Holding by the US giants with Wal-Mart Roman Prokhorov International and Majid Al Futtaim had retail revenues of $6.5 billion, its Stores topping followed by Costco Abramovich Oleg Deripaska Dmitriy Rybolovlev Owns Brooklyn Holding as number 141 and 151 group revenues reached $8.14 billion. Wholesale Corp., The Kroger Co., Owner of Chelsea Aluminium Owner of Monaco Nets basketball respectively, among the powerful Operating 120 supermarkets, 90 Schwarz Group, Walgreens Boots magnate football club football club team retail brands. hypermarkets across 15 territories, Alliance, Amazon.com, The Home *Members of intelligence agencies: KGB (Committee for State Security), FSB (Federal Security Service), SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service) LuLu Group - which operates it posted group net income of $758 Depot, Aldi Group, Carrefour and Sources: Reuters, Moscow Times Pictures: Associated Press, Skolkovo Institute © GRAPHIC NEWS hypermarkets and superstores across million with CAGR retail revenue CVS Health Corp. US probes Apple over Cairo gypt’s president has accused unknown parties slowing iPhones: report Eof being behind the 2016 murder of an Italian Egypt researcher, alleging a plot to sabotage bilateral relations he U.S. Department of during a ceremony marking the start of a massive gas Justice and Securities project with Italian energy firm Eni. andT Exchange Commission President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi spoke during the are investigating whether Wednesday ceremony in Port Said to inaugurate the Apple Inc violated securities opens offshore Zohr field, touted as the largest ever in the laws concerning its Mediterranean. Thanking Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi disclosures that it slowed directly, el-Sissi said: “Do you now know why they older iPhones with flagging wanted to undermine relations between Egypt and batteries, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Italy? So we don’t get to be here.” El-Sissi also repeated The government has requested information from the Eni gas his pledge that Egypt would help bring the killers of the company, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with 28-year-old researcher to justice, and that his family in the matter. Italy should know that “we will not forget this incident, Apple admitted in December that iPhone software could until we find the culprits and bring them to account.” slow down some phones with battery problems. Ageing field (AP) lithium batteries deliver power unevenly, which can cause iPhones to shut down unexpectedly to protect the delicate circuits inside, it said. 10 BUSINESS Thursday, February 1, 2018 Cement Representative picture (Courtesy argaam) shares lift Saudi, other big markets fall

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL Dubai site of NEOM. ement shares lifted Saudi The largest Saudi bank, AUSTRALIA 31.2600 0.3101 Arabia’s stock index National Commercial Bank, Closing Bell BANGLADESH 0.00479 0.00454 yesterdayC while other big jumped 2.6pc because of a CANADA 0.3132 0.3100 bourses in the region were wave of buying in the final DENMARK 0.0662 SAUDI rose 0.3pc to 7,650 points. EGYPT 0.0237 0.0219 weak, with real estate shares half-hour. EURO 0.4764 0.4739 pulling down Dubai. Across the whole market, DUBAI fell 1.3pc to 3,394 points. HONGKONG 0.04967 0.04927 The Saudi index rose 0.3 however, declining stocks INDIA 0.00603 0.00597 per cent as 13 of the 14 cement outnumbered gainers by 107 ABU DHABI dropped 0.8pc to 4,602 points. INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002882 stocks climbed in unusually to 73. Petrochemical producer IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 heavy trade. Jouf Cement was Saudi Kayan fell back 1.9pc; QATAR lost 1.3pc to 9,205 points. IRAQI DINAR 0.000317 up 5.4pc and Tabuk Cement it had surged in recent EGYPT dropped 1.8pc to 15,042 points. JAPAN 0.00362 0.003550 jumped its 10pc daily limit. days after fourth-quarter

JORDAN 0.5359 0.5351 The sector reported weak earnings which, although KUWAIT added 0.4pc to 6,688 points. KOREA 0.00040442 2017 earnings because of they featured a net loss due KUWAIT 1.264 1.264 a slumping construction to a planned shutdown of BAHRAIN edged down 0.1pc to 1,351 points. MALAYSIA 0.0999 0.0992 industry, but some investors facilities for adjustments and NEW ZEALAND 0.2833 0.2834 expect a stronger 2018 as the maintenance, were seen by OMAN fell 0.2pc to 5,000 points. NORWAY 0.0511 government boosts spending analysts as positive. NEPAL 0.00395 0.00371 under its budget plans. The Dubai index fell 1.3pc OMAN 0.98168 0.98301 PAKISTAN 0.00354 0.00341 A Saudi securities analyst as blue chip Emaar Properties The Qatari index slid 1.3pc Commercial International PHILIPPINES 0.00773 0.00737 said Tabuk led the sector up sank 1.6pc; fellow real estate on a wave of profit-taking Bank, sagging 3.0pc. QATAR 0.10381 0.10397 in response to a media report firms Deyaar and DAMAC across the board; falling But Juhayna Food SAUDI ARABIA 0.1006 0.10066 that the government had also slid. stocks outnumbered gainers Industries added 2.4pc SINGAPORE 0.2926 0.2905 started awarding contracts Dubai Islamic Bank, by 33 to seven. Qatar First after saying fourth-quarter SOUTH AFRICA 0.03320 0.03310 for its NEOM project to build which had tumbled 4.6pc on Bank, the most heavily traded consolidated net profit SRI LANKA 0.00283 0.00246 a huge business zone in the Tuesday after announcing stock, dropped 0.7pc. jumped 141pc on year SWEDISH 0.0512 northwest of the country. plans for a new share issue, Egypt’s index tumbled as revenues gained 17pc. SWITZERLAND 0.4121 0.4090 Tabuk is located close to the fell a further 2.1pc. 1.8pc with the biggest bank, (Reuters) SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013600 THAILAND 0.012210 0.012220 TURKEY 0.1059 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5413 0.5383 India’s 2016 GDP growth revised UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102850 0.102870 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please up to 8.2pc, FY17 stays at 7.1pc call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh New Delhi 2015-16, the CSO said in a and third revised estimates for and other aggregates for the ndia’s Central Statistics statement. 2014-15 (with base year 2011- years 2014-15 and 2015-16 Office (CSO) yesterday In terms of real gross value 12). Under the third revision, have undergone revision due revisedI the country’s gross added (GVA), it said the GVA the CSO has estimated GDP to use of latest available data domestic product (GDP) at constant (2011-12) basic growth in 2014-15 at 7.4% on agricultural production; growth rate for 2015-16 to prices grew 7.1% in 2016- 17, from earlier estimates of 7.5%. industrial production COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN 8.2 per cent from the earlier as against a growth of 8.1% in The CSO said that the first especially those based on the estimates of 8pc and kept the 2015-16. According to advance revised estimates for 2016- provisional results of Annual BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.4026 0.3474 2016-17 growth unchanged at GDP estimates of CSO, the 17 have been compiled using Survey of Industries (ASI): KUWAIT 0.2855 30.9853 0.3049 0.2631 7.1pc. GVA growth on 2011-12 price industry-wise/institution-wise 2015-16 and final results of The real GDP or GDP at was estimated at 6.6% for detailed information instead of ASI: 2014-15; government OMAN 0.3849 0.3604 0.4110 0.3546 constant (2011-12) prices for 2016-17. using the benchmark-indicator expenditure and also more QATAR 3.6420 3.4104 3.8894 3.3558 the years 2016-17 and 2015-16 The CSO on Wednesday method employed at the comprehensive data available UAE 3.6730 3.4394 3.9225 3.3843 stands at Rs121.96 trillion and released the first revised time of release of provisional from various source agencies Rs113.86 trillion respectively, estimates of national account estimates on 31 May and state/union territory SAUDI 3.7500 3.5115 4.0047 3.4553 showing growth of 7.1% during for 2016-17 along with second 2017. directorates of economics and 2016-17 and 8.2% during revised estimates for 2015-16 The estimates of GDP statistics. (LiveMint) In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing [email protected] persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech. -Aristotle Thursday, February 1, 2018 11 ISB celebrates Maths Day ith an aim to bring awareness on the contributionsW made by the renowned mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Indian School Bahrain (ISB) Mathematics Department celebrated Mathematics Day 2018 in the school’s Isa Town Campus on January 29. Dr Faisal Al Showaikh, Chairman, Department of Mathematics, University of Bahrain was the Judge for the competitions held in connection with the Maths Day. The programme was attended by ISB EC Member Premalatha NS, Principal VR Palaniswamy and Vice Principals, staff and students. Dr Faisal Al Showaikh who addressed the students emphasized the importance of Mathematics in our day-to-day life. Mathematics HoD B Senthil welcomed the gathering. As part of the celebrations, 45 students from classes 4 to 8 were given the certificates for their outstanding performance in the MTSE (Maths Talent Search Exam). There was a paper presentation competition for the students of class 9 and 11 with the topic was Mathematics Behind Music in which nearly 11 students participated. The first prize was won by Sathma Abraham of class 11-I. Riddhi Nileshkumar of 9–J won the second prize and Naufa Nalim of 11-I won the third prize. The winners were presented with trophies. Highlights of the event

a generation of children who volunteered to inform them love doctors, hospitals and about the nature of the pharmaceutical treatments in work of various medical a fun atmosphere filled with departments and clinics enjoyment. such as first aid, primary Recently, Rayaheen care, surgery, vaccination, Al Jannah for Quran medicine and radiation Memorization Center has in a simple and interesting hosted the campaign, which scientific approach. is organised in collaboration The campaign aims to with the Public Relations break the fear barrier in Department of the University, children from the doctor and where 120 children aged the hospital, medicines and between 5 to 12 years vaccinations, by creating a tudents of the College to carry out the campaign of Rayaheen Al Jannah fun environment in which the Sof Medicine & Medical of “AGU Bears Hospital” participated in it. Moreover, child plays the role of doctor Sciences of the Arabian Gulf as part of its ongoing the students of the College of and teddy bear plays the role Side of the campaign University (AGU) continue campaign aimed at creating Medicine & Medical Sciences of the patient. 12 Thursday, February 1, 2018

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received British Ambassador Simon Martin and members of the Scottish community in Bahrain. HM the King was presented with a commemorative gift on behalf of the community

Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh received UoB’s College of Information Technology professor Dr. Ehab Juma’a Adwan who presented a copy of his PhD dissertation on “ICT maturity in SMEs of the Bahraini construction sector from the perspective of institutional structures”. Separately, the Shura Chairman received the newly-appointed Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan Ahmed Yussif Al-Ruwaie and congratulated the envoy on the royal trust bestowed upon him

Minister of Oil Shai- kh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received the out- going Japanese Ambassador Kiyo- shi Asako. The minister expressed his pride and appreciation for the relations of friendship reached between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan.

Sharaka Group (upcoming Candidates for 2018 BCCI Election) arranged an Appreciation Dinner in honour of outgo- ing Pakistani Ambassador Javed Malik at Gulf Hotel. Prominent Business Community Members, Club Chairman , Board Members, Society Chairmen, Ambassadors, joined the dinner. Thursday, February 1, 2018 13

Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh received UoB’s College of Information Technology professor Dr. Ehab Juma’a Adwan who presented a copy of his PhD dissertation on “ICT maturity in SMEs of the Bahraini construction sector Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Japanese Ambassador Kiyoshi Asako on the occasion of the end of his term. Separately, the Minister from the perspective of institutional structures”. Separately, the Shura Chairman received the newly-appointed Bahraini Ambassador to Jordan Ahmed Yussif Al-Ruwaie and congratulated the envoy on the royal trust bestowed upon received Azerbaijani Ambassador Shahin Abdullayev who handed over a letter for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev him concerning the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Information Affairs Minis- ter Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi received Chair- man of the Supreme Or- ganizing Committee for Bahrain Sports Day Ab- dulrahman Sadiq Askar and reviewed preparations for the national sport event. The minister highlighted keenness to provide full press, radio and TV coverage for the Advisor of HM the King for Media Affairs Nabeel Alhamer received President of national occasion Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies (GCSS) Omar Al Hasan. HM the King’s Adviser praised the centre’s role and contribution in research, publications, periodicals.

Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH) has celebrated its Seventh Anniver- sary in the attendance of (From left), Maysoon Ballout, Chief Nursing Officer, Rohit Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Sher- iff Sahadulla, KIMS Healthcare Group Executive Director, Ahmed Jawahery, KIMS Bahrain Health- care vice chairman, Ali Jawahery, Director of KIMS Bahrain Health- care, Jacob Thomas, Group Direc- tor - Projects & Operations (GCC), Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdulla re- Dr. Stephen Angamuthu, Chief ceived Dr. Juma’a bin Ahmed Al-Ka’abi who handed over a Medical Officer and General Sur- copy of his credentials as Bahrain’s Ambassador to Oman. geon, and Rahma Jaberi, General The newly appointed Ambassador also conveyed greet- Manager, Operations & Projects - ings from Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin KIMS Healthcare Group (GCC). Mohammed Al Khalifa to his Omani counterpart. 14 Thursday, February 1, 2018

Demi Lovato @ddlovato If you don’t have anything meaningful to say, don’t say it. Ask yourself who is benefitting from your tweet and what it is you’re actually gaining from it.

Los Angeles ctress Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed that filming has begun for the upcoming “Halloween” movie. She also Asaid that the clapper board from the original film has been used. In a post on Twitter, Curtis wrote: “First shot! First day. Same slate. Same Laurie. David Gordon Green directing from his script. Happy Halloween 2018 everyone. See you 10/19/18 ‘Halloween’ movie.” Los Angeles Curtis will once again portray Laurie Strode and will ctor Gerard Butler had fun have to try and survive the murderous clutches of Myers, shooting “Den of Thieves” reports femalefirst.co.uk. Awith 50 Cent, and says the The 59-year-old actress has reprised her famous role rapper-actor is funny and three times since John Carpenter’s original in 1981’s sweet. “Halloween II”, 1998’s “Halloween H20: 20 Years “50 Cent (given name Later” and 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection”, but the Curtis Jackson) is a very new film from Blumhouse Productions and Universal bubbly kind of a person. Pictures will be the final “Halloween”. (IANS) He’s such a funny and a sweet guy and is always smiling,” Butler said in a statement. 50 Cent will be seen as Enson in the crime saga, set in Los Angeles, by Christian Gudegast. “Den of Thieves” follows the intersecting and connected lives of an elite Los Angeles unit of the LA apper Jay- County Sheriff’s Z, who department and the Rhas not been state’s most successful particularly bank robbery crew. loyal to wife On 50 Cent’s role, and singer Butler said: “With his Beyonce character Enson, he Knowles, says takes the gravitas they chose to that he has and fight for their lets it shine love instead of and when parting ways. he speaks, Moving past their it’s crazy. marriage issues, Jay-Z (IANS) and Beyonce have been putting on united front at public events. They even attended the 2018 Grammy Awards with daughter Blue Ivy. Jay-Z believes the best way to apologise for infidelity is to have “changed behaviour”, reports aceshowbiz.com. His infidelity became an Harry Styles inspiration for Beyonce’s 2016 visual album “Lemonade” as well as for his own latest album “4:44”. He says his February 1, 1994 marriage was worth fighting for his children, family and his love for his wife. (IANS) Rose to fame as a member of the pop British boyband One Direction, performing alongside Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan. He later embarked on a solo career. xxx

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ctress Emily Blunt has joined Dwayne Johnson in Disney’s A‘Jungle Cruise’. According to source, the feature is based on the classic Disneyland ride. Directed by ‘The Shallows’helmer Jaume Collet-Serra, the film will begin production in May. Michael Green has penned the most recent draft of the 1. Maze Runner: The Death Cure $24.16mn screenplay, originally written by JD 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle $16.14mn Payne and Patrick McKay. Johnson will 3. Hostiles $10.1mn also produce the project with 4. The Greatest Showman $9.55mn Dany Garcia, the co-CEO 5. The Post $9.10mn of the duo’s Seven Bucks 6. 12 Strong $8.68mn Productions banner. (PTI) 7. Den of Thieves $8.63mn 8. The Shape of Water $5.92mn 9. Paddington 2 $5.66mn 10. Padmaavat $4.43mn (boxofficemojo)

Los Angeles ctor Michael B. Jordan says he loves all the superheroes from the “X-Men” franchise, but The Wolverine played a huge role in his upbringing. AJordan will soon be seen in “Black Panther” as villain Erik Killmonger -- who has an agenda that challenges T’Challa (essayed by Chadwick Boseman) for the throne. “My initial exposure to the Marvel universe was pretty extensive. I grew up with Marvel and comic books and was always a big fan. As a kid I loved all of the graphic novels and cartoons so I was very familiar with the universe coming into it as an actor,” Jordan said in a statement. Asked about his favourite Marvel character, he said: “My favourite characters are all of the X-Men. Wolverine was a big character in my upbringing. (IANS) 16 Thursday,Tuesday, JanuaryFebruary 30, 1, 2018 2018 [email protected] www.newsofbahrain.com 17579914 38444687 ClassiﬁedsReaching the right audience

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particularly dangerous moment in time. classic school. explore the great and multifacet- Venue: The Hermitage State Patriarch Grug , his mate, Ugga, teen- ed nature of Islamic culture through Museum age daughter Eep, son Thunk and feisty BAHRAINI FARMER’S MARKET the spectacular al-Sabah collection of The Bahrain Authority for Culture THE WANDERERS, BY ALI MERZA Gran gather food by day and huddle Date: till 31st March 2018 Islamic Art. Broadly divided into two and Antiquities showcases significant Date: 7 - 28 February 2018, together in a cave at night. When a Venue: Budaiya Botanical Gardens parts, the display illustrates a chronolog- Dilmun artifacts from the permanent 9:00am - 8:00pm more evolved caveman named Guy Bahrain Farmers Market targets pro- ical progression broken into four stages collection of the Bahrain National Venue: Art Centre arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, moting Bahrain’s agricultural products (from the very beginning of the Islamic Museum at the Hermitage Museum but it soon becomes apparent that Guy period up to and including the three In Wanderers, artist Ali Hussain Mirza and highlighting the development in St. Petersburg, one of world’s larg- is correct about the impending destruc- great empires of the sixteenth century) touches on the state of searching which taking place in Bahrain’s agricultur- est museums, that shed light on life in tion of their world. This Movie been and tackles themes that run transversely mankind struggles with, whether within al sector. It also aims to contribute Dilmun between the 3rd and 1st millen- dubbed to Arabic. through Islamic art; mainly, calligraphy, himself or his environment, and the to improving the Bahraini farmers’ nium BCE. geometric decoration, vegetal, figurative convictions that are made and that income through a marketing system SCENAMADRE art and jewellery. change between the search process and prepared by the Agriculture and RE/IMAGINE YOUR SATURDAYS Date: 27 March - 27 May 2018, lived experiences. Marine Resources to assist in meeting Date: January1-31 8:00am - 8:00pm the farmers’ aspirations. FOOD IS CULTURE III Venue: re/Asian Cuisine DESIGN YOUR OWN DILMUNI Venue: Bahrain National Theatre Date: 21 January - 25 February Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites SEAL In celebration of the World Theatre THE 44TH BAHRAIN ANNUAL 2018, 7:00-9:00pm you to discover the perfect Saturday Date: 10 February 2018 , 11:00am Day, the Bahrain National Theatre FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Venue: Bahrain National Museum Brunch at re/Asian Cuisine by Wolfgang Venue: Bahrain National Museum hosts SCENAMADRE , an exhibition Date: 17 January - 7 March 2017, Puck. Soak in the immersive views from curated by the Accademia Albertina Food is Culture is a creative experimen- the 50th floor and feast on mouthwa- Children will learn about the function 8:00am - 8:00pm Di Belle Arte in Torino, Italy. The tal project that aims to bridge together tering Asian selections like Korean Fried and uses of the stamp seals during Venue: Tent at Arad Fort display features a collection of models the mediums of art and food. Running Chicken Bao Buns, Wok Fried Shrimp the Dilmun Period in Bahrain during In its 44th edition, the Bahrain Annual that illustrate the history of theatre set in parallel with the Bahrain Annual Fine Dumplings and Brisket Wontons. a guided visit to the newly opened Fine Arts Exhibition celebrates the cre- design and highlights the story of scenic Arts Exhibition, this experiment sheds exhibition “The Stamp Seal: Hallmark ativity and ingenuity of the artists in architecture in the world of theatre, sce- light on creative processes that take THE ROAD TO PALESTINE .. NOT of Dilmun and its Hidden Art” at the the Kingdom of Bahrain. Every year, nography and stage design. place when two individuals (from dif- Bahrain National Museum. Each par- the art community gathers to present SO CLOSE, NOT SO FAR ferent creative disciplines) collaborate. ticipate will create and design his/her their finest work, uninhibited by a sub- Date:7 - 31 March 2018, 9:00am - MUSIC AND MIRRORS BY JAMAL Every year five artists and five chefs get own seal and get inspired by the designs ject or theme. The result is a colourful 8:00pm together and work to produce a crea- and motifs used by the Dilmun people ABDULRAHIM display of styles, techniques, through Venue: Art Centre tive product; be it a painting, installa- to personalize their seals 5000 years ago. Date: 4 - 30 April 2018, 9:00am - different mediums of expression. Under The exhibition sheds light on Jerusalem tion, video, cake, drink, all or something This workshop is for kids from 6–10 8:00pm the patronage of HRH Shaikh Khalifa - the permanent Capital of Islamic completely different. The result of their years old, book your seats and register Venue: Art Centre bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Culture - and features works of iconic two months’ work, which is document- today!. The workshop will be held on Bahraini Artist, Jamal Abdulrahim, has Minister of Bahrain, the exhibition this cartoonist Naji AlAli. The works of the ed in a short film and a publication, will 10 February 2018, and will be re-sched- been presenting abstract and experi- year presents a collection of local and late Palestinian artist will be on display be presented during the course of the uled every month during the current mental art throughout his 30 years of International artists residing in Bahrain. for the first time in Bahrain presenting week, where they share and display their exhibition. works. Such works were representations topics of the occupation of Palestine and of his continuous studies and research AL-FANN: ART FROM THE collective creations. 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(The Washington Post) Airlines check-in Thursday, February 1, 2018 19 a #PollToday Hundreds of Australian secret files found in shop Sydney discrimination laws ended undreds of secret and up at the shop in Canberra. Trump Hclassified documents The documents were were found in locked file obtained by the Australian cabinets at a second-hand Broadcasting Corp (ABC). furniture store, leading to an It said the files had been People from all around investigation into “one of the found in filing cabinets the world were excited biggest breaches of Cabinet purchased by an unidentified cheats to see the super blue security in Australian history”. person from the shop where blood moon. Did you The Australian ex-government furniture is witness this rare lunar government on Wednesday sold cheaply phenomenon? ordered the probe Later, the buyer broke the Yes No Cant Say into how hundreds of locks and found thousands exclusive documents of official documents that in golf: relating to national were eventually handed over security, immigration, to the ABC, which named welfare, communications the treasure as the “Cabinet US President and controversial racial Files”. (IANS) Donald Trump partner playing golf “An eight-year-old boy was attacked Washington course. is a little sceptical of that today in Sarcelles. Because he was 6.1 magnitude earthquake uzann Pettersen, the Pettersen, who has known figure. wearing a kippa. Every time that a citizen is attacked because of their strikes Afghanistan and India S15-time LPGA Tour Trump for a decade and says “He always says he is the age, their appearance or their reli- winner and a regular golfing she is fond of the president world’s best putter. But in gion, it is an attack on the whole partner of Donald Trump, even though she does not all the times I’ve played him, country. “ says the president “cheats like agree with his policies, was he’s never come close to -Emmanuel Macron hell” on the speaking to the Norwegian breaking 80,” she said. “But French President golf newspaper Verdens Gang. what’s strange is that every “He cheats like hell … so time I talk to him he says I don’t quite know how he just golfed a 69, or that he is in business,” said he set a new course record Pettersen. “They say or won a club championship South Korean skiers that if you cheat some place. I just laugh. I’m at golf, you cheat someone who likes being in rare flight to North at business. I’m teased and I like teasing pretty sure he others, and Trump takes it pays his caddie well, and that must be why he A girder of the under-construction Jehangir Chowk- well, since no likes me.” Rambagh flyover slipped off its pillars near Aloochibagh matter how far into The Norwegian, who due to an earthquake that shook Jammu and Kashmir. the woods he hits the ball, it’s reached No 2 in the world in the middle of the fairway rankings and has career Kabul and schools in panic. when we get there.” earnings of US$14m, said that 6.1 magnitude A baby girl was killed and Trump is listed as Trump was a more complex South Korea will begin a earthquake struck 10 people were injured when having a three handicap, a figure than his public persona joint training program at Anortheast Afghanistan roofs of mud-walled houses phenomenal achievement suggests and “cares” about the Masikryong ski resort in yesterday, shaking large parts collapsed in the southwestern for a man in his 70s issues important to him. She North Korea as had been ini- of the region and killing a Pakistani province of who also has to did, however, say she did tially planned, with a 45-per- child and injuring several Balochistan, a district deputy find time to run a not agree with his politics. son delegation engaging in people in neighbouring chief, Shabbir Megnal, said. Suzann Pettersen country. Pettersen (theguardian) a two-day trip. Pakistan, officials said. There were no immediate The quake hit at 7am GMT reports of any serious damage Two killed outside near Afghanistan’s northern or casualties in Afghanistan. Pakistani court border with Tajikistan in the Large parts of the region Airline bans ‘emotional A police officer and an Hindu Kush mountains at are seismically active because accused were killed and a a depth of 191 km, the US a tectonic plate, known as police officer was injured in a Geological Survey said. the Indian plate, is pushing support peacock’ shootout outside the Lahore TV footage showed people north into the Eurasian plate. Sessions Court in Pakistan. in Islamabad fleeing offices (Reuters) New Jersy United Airlines passenger China’s online who tried to take her population hits 772 mn Aemotional support peacock with her on a cross-country flight has China’s online population Philippine graft agency chief had the bird turned away by hit 772 million at the end the airline because of health and of 2017, of which 40.74 mil- defies suspension order safety concerns. lion were added in 2017, an Manila into the unexplained wealth New York City-based increase of 5.6 per cent from he head of the Philippine of the president. photographer and performance 2016. anti-corruption agency Conchita Carpio-Morales artist Ventiko bought a ticket for yesterdayT said she would expressed “concern” over her peacock, Dexter, so he would 3 dead after chopper defy an order from President the order, describing it as have his own seat on Sunday’s crashes into house Rodrigo Duterte’s office “an impairment of the flight from New Jersey’s Newark At least three people were suspending a deputy, saying constitutionally enshrined Liberty International Airport to killed and two others injured the constitution guaranteed independence” of the agency. Los Angeles. when a helicopter crashed independence for the “The ombudsman cannot A spokeswoman for Chicago- into a house in California, US. agency. seriously place at risk the based United says the peacock Duterte’s office on independence of the very didn’t meet guidelines for several For more, catch us Monday ordered the 90-day office which she has pledged reasons, including its size and online at: suspension of the deputy, to protect, on the strength of weight. Spokeswoman Andrea Melchor Arthur Carandang, the constitutional guarantees Hiller said the issues had been www.newsofbahrain.com after he revealed confidential which the High Court explained to the passenger three /nobonline information last September has upheld,” she said in a the peacock perched on a baggage trolley near United times “before they arrived at the /newsofbahrain about the agency’s inquiry statement. (Reuters) airport”. (The Washington Post) Airlines check-in

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ORU NALLA NAAL PARTHU ( Tamil/ Comedy ) Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Karthik, Ramesh Thilak DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:15,16:0 0,18:45,21:30,00:15 AL HAMRA : From Friday 02Nd: 3.00 Pm

PHANTOM THREAD ( Drama / Romance ) AL JAZIRA : On Thursday 1St: DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:45,14:4 + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 20 Thursday, February 1, 2018 Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 Pm 5,16:45,18:45,20:45,22:45 9.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn + (1.00 Am Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville From Friday 02Nd: 5.00 + (11.00 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Thurs/Fri) Pm Fri) 2.00 + 4.00 Pm SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.15 + 2.30 TOUCH CHESI CHUDU ( Telugu / 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:30,16:0 AL HAMRA : On Thursday 1St: SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm Action ) 11.45 Pm + (12.45 Mn Thurs/Fri) 0,18:30,21:00,23:30 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 Pm + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Ravi Teja, Raashi SAAR : Daily At: 11.15 Am + 1.15 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + 12.00 Mn From Friday 02Nd: 9.00 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 13:00,16:45,20:30 Khanna, Seerat Kapoor + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 4.45 + 9.15 Pm + (12.00 Mn Thurs/Fri) 11:15,13:15,15:15,17:15 DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:0,15:30 (11.15 Pm Thurs/Fri) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.15 + 2.45 + ALL THE MONEY IN THE ,18:00,20:30,23:00 WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.30 5.15 + 7.45 + 10.15 Pm MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH TORBAL RAYEH JAY ( Bahraini WORLD (15+) (Drama/Crime/ SEEF (I) : From Friday 02Nd: Am + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.00 + CURE: 2D (Action/Sci-Fi/ / Comedy ) Thriller) 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 9.30 + 11.30 Pm 4.30 + 9.00 Pm Thriller) Starring: Ali Al Ghurair, Khalil Al Starring: Michelle Williams, 11.00 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: Starring: Rosa Salazar, Thomas Rumaithy, Noura Al Balushy Christopher Plummer, Mark AL JAZIRA : From Friday 02Nd: 11:30,13:15,15:00,16:45,18:30,20: 11:15,13:45,16:15,18:45,21:15, Brodie-Sangster, Dylan O’brien DANA: Timings: 11:30,13:30,15:3 Wahlberg 2.00 + 8.00 Pm 15,22:00,23:45 23:45 DANA: Timings: 0,17:30,19:30,21:30,23:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 6.00 + AL HAMRA : From Friday 02Nd: 11:00,15:15,19:30,23:45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm 12.00 + 6.00 Pm FERDINAND – 2D (Animation/ PADMAVAT: 2D (Hindi/ Adventure/Comedy) Drama/ History/ Romance) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 Pm Am + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 SEEF (II) : Daily At: (12.30 Mn FERDINAND (Pg) (Animation/ CHALO ( Telugu / Action / Starring: John Cena, Kate Mckin- Starring: Deepika Padukone, Pm Daily At (Imax 3D): 3.15 + Thurs/Fri) Adventure/Comedy) Comedy / Family ) non, Bobby Cannavale Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor 9.30 Pm SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + Starring: John Cena, Kate Mck- Starring: Rashmika Mandanna, DANA: Timings: DANA: Timings: 10:45, 13:45, SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.15 Am + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 Pm innon, Bobby Cannavale Rajendran, Krishna Murali Posani 10:45,15:00,19:15 16:45, 19:45, 22:45 DANA: Tim- 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 Pm SAAR : Daily At: 10.30 Am + 3.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:30,16:0 ings: 11:15, 14:15, 17:15, 20:15, SAAR : Daily At: 12.45 + 6.00 + + 9.00 Pm Am + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 0,18:30,21:00,23:30 JUMANJI: WELCOME TO 23:15 (11.15 Pm Thurs/Fri) WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.45 + 10.45 Pm SEEF (I) : From Friday 02Nd: THE JUNGLE – 2D (Action / CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.15 Am WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 4.15 12.30 + 6.00 + 11.30 Pm Adventure / Comedy) + 1.30 + 4.45 + 8.00 + 11.15 Pm Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Daily At (Imax 3D): 12.00 + 6.15 Am + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 Pm 11.00 Pm + 8.30 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: QUEEN ( Malayalam / Comedy ) Gillan, Kevin Hart Pm + (12.30 Mn Thurs/Fri) 11:00, 15:15, 19:30 11:30,13:30,15:30,17:30,19:30,21 COCO (Pg) (Animation/ Starring: Udhayanidhi Stalin, DANA: Timings: 12:45, 17:00, SEEF (II) : Daily At: (12.45 Mn :30,23:30 Adventure/Comedy) Parvathy Nair, Samuthirakani 21:15, 23:30 Thurs/Fri) GUARDIANS OF THE TOMB ( Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, DANA: Timings: CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.15 Am SEEF (I) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Action/Adventure ) SHOWDOWN IN MANILA ( Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin 11:00,13:45,16:30,19:15,22:00 + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 1.45 + 5.00 + 8.15 + 11.30 Pm Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Kellan Action ) Bratt SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.30 Am + Pm Daily At (Vip Ii): 10.45 Am + 1.15 SAAR : Daily At: 12.30 + 3.45 + Lutz, Bingbing Li Starring: Alexander Nevsky, CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.15 5.30 + 11.30 Pm + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 Pm 7.00 + (10.15 Pm Thurs/Fri) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.30 Am + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 1.00 + DANA: Timings: 13:30,17:45, Casper Van Dien, Cary-Hiroyuki Am + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 22:00 Tagawa + 10.30 Pm PROUD MARY ( Action / Thriller ) 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 Pm + 4.15 + 7.30 + 10.45 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.15 + DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14 Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Billy 12.00 Mn THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 5.30 + 9.45 Pm :15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:0 INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY Brown, Jahi Di’allo Winston 11:15,14:15,17:15,20:15,23:15 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 0,00:45 (15+) (Horror/Thriller/Crime) DANA: Timings: 11:00,12:45,14 YEMAALI ( Tamil/ Action / 11:15,15:00,18:45,22:30 SEEF (II) : Daily At: 7.45 + 9.45 + Starring: Lin Shaye, Leigh :30,16:15,18:00,19:45,21:30,23:1 Romance / Thriller ) CARBON ( Malyalam / 11.45 Pm Whannell, Angus Sampson 5,01:00 Starring: Samuthirakani, Sam Adventure / Thriller ) MEMORY CARD ( Arabic / THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + Jones,Athulya Ravi,Roshni Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Mamta Thriller ) 11:15,13:00,14:45,16:30,18:15,20: Am + 3.15 + 7.30 + 11.45 Pm 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Prakash Mohandas, Soubin Shahir Starring: Khaled Selim, Ahmed 00,21:45,23:30 Pm + 12.00 Mn + (1.00 Am Thurs/ DANA: Timings: 10:30,13:15,16:0 DANA: Timings: Monier, Dina Fouad DEAD AWAKE (18+) (Horror/ Fri) 0,18:45,21:30,00:15 11:00,13:45,16:30,19:15,22:00 DANA: Timings: 10:45,12:30,14 DEN OF THIEVES ( Action / Thriller) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.45 Am + SEEF (I) : From Friday 02Nd: 3.15 SEEF (I) : Daily At: 2.30 + 8.30 Pm :15,16:00,17:45,19:30,21:15,23:0 Crime / Drama ) Starring: Jocelin Donahue, Jesse 0,00:45 Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Isaacs, Olga Kurylenko SEEF (II) : Daily At: 2.15 + 6.30 + Bridges, Pablo Schreiber CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.45 10.45 Pm DANA: Timings: 11:00,13:30,16:0 Am + 3.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 Pm THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 0,18:30,21:00,23:30 11:30,13:15,15:00,16:45,18:30,20: CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.45 + 12 STRONG (15+) (Action/ 15,22:00,23:45 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm + Thriller) (12.45 Mn Thurs/Fri) Daily At (Vip Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mi- DAY OF THE DEAD: BLOODLINE I): 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + chael Shannon, William Fichtner ( Horror ) 11.00 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.45 + Starring: Ashley Boettcher, G.k. SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.30 + 3.15 6.30 + 11.15 Pm Bowes, Gavin Hammon + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm + (1.00 DANA: Timings: Am Thurs/Fri) THE GREATEST SHOWMAN 12:45,16:15,19:45,,23:15,01:00 SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.45 + (Pg-13) (Adventure/Drama/ CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.00 Am 5.30 + 8.15 + (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) Musical) + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 2.00 + 4.30 Starring: Hugh Jackman, Mi- + 11.00 Pm + (1.00 Am Thurs/Fri) + 7.00 + 9.30 Pm + (12.00 Mn chelle Williams, Zac Efron SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Thurs/Fri) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.45 + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.15 + 5.00 + 9.15 Pm + 10.30 Pm 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 Pm his gritty crime drama is its overly long runtime they’re repeatedly treated like WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 2.30 + THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: DADDY’S HOME 2 (Pg-15) Tso indebted to the work juggling action tropes, but property, to be either pimped 7.00 + 11.30 Pm 11:00,13:30,16:00,18:30,21:00, (Comedy) of Michael Mann, it might as fails to establish a tone of its out or protected. THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: 23:30 Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahl- well be called Residual Heat. own. The directorial debut 13:30,17:45,22:00,23:45 THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: berg, Mel Gibson In ‘Den of Thieves’, ‘Big Nick’ After opening on the heist of ‘London Has Fallen’ 13:15,15:45,18:15,20:45,23:15 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + (Gerard Butler, doing a Pacino of an armored truck, the co-screenwriter Christian COPS AND ROBBERS ( Action ) 4.30 + 8.45 Pm on steroids) and Merrimen movie shifts into a lower gear. Gudegast, ‘Den of Thieves’ Starring: Udhayanidhi Stalin, SLUMBER (15+) (Horror) New (Pablo Schreiber) are men The initial flurry of bullets steals elements from modern Parvathy Nair, Samuthirakani Starring: Maggie Q, Sylvester THE FOREIGNER (15+) (Action/ on opposite sides of the law, is followed by a disparate action thrillers – like a shoot- DANA: Timings: Mccoy, Sam Troughton Thriller/Crime) each aligned with a crew of collection of talk-heavy out in stopped traffic that 11:00,14:30,18:00,21:30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.45 + Starring: Jackie Chan, Pierce interchangeable muscle- scenes. None of it coalesces. resembles one in ‘Sicario’ – as SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 7.15 + 11.45 Pm Brosnan, Charlie Murphy shirt-wearing gym rats. Nick, There’s no spectrum of well as structural similarities 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.00 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.15 + despite being a cop, blusters personalities, no specific to ‘The Usual Suspects’. Even 11.00 Pm + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 Pm 6.30 + 10.45 Pm about his disregard for stakes for the characters, just the film’s funniest moment, THE WALK CINEMA : Timings: + 12.00 Mn following the rules. Merrimen a lot of sleeveless, morally when Merrimen and his gang 19:15,21:00,,22:45 MURDER ON ORIENT EXPRESS is a bank robber with a moral ambiguous men. This boys’ intimidate a daughter’s prom THE COMMUTER (Pg-15) (Pg-15) (Crime/Thriller) code of not killing innocents. club of a film is so unconcerned date, is lifted from ‘Bad Boys THRONE OF ELVES ( Animation (Thriller/Crime) Starring: Daisy Ridley, Johnny ‘Den of Thieves’ spends with its female characters that II’. (timeout) / Fantasy ) Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer Starring: Ashley Boettcher, G.k. Farmiga, Patrick Wilson CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 Bowes, Gavin Hammon CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am Am + 4.15 + 9.00 Pm SPORTS Thursday, February 1, 2018 21 I’m facing make or break decision Daniel Ricciardo believes his next Formula 1 contract could be “make or break” for his chances of winning a world championship in his career London hile Red Bull extended Max Verstappen’s deal in late 2017, it has agreed to give DanielW Ricciardo time to assess his options ahead of a season in which most top The move follows a drivers’ contracts expire and there could be similar decision by substantial movement in the driver market. the Professional Darts Now 28 and about to begin his seventh full Corporation to stop using season in F1, five-time grand prix winner ‘walk-on girls’ to escort Ricciardo believes he is facing the most players to the stage important decision of his career. (Pic courtesy: theguardian) “I’ve still got years in this sport, but I’m not 23/24 anymore,” he said. “I’m still learning. I don’t feel I’m past my F1 to stop using ‘grid girls’ peak. “The next contract I sign or next London extension I do, they are potentially the rid girls’ will no longer be used by Formula 1 from peak years of my career. the start of the 2018 World Championship season, “That next bit of paper I sign could organisers‘G have announced. make or break my desire in terms of Sean Bratches, managing director of commercial whether I can fight for a title or not. operations, said the change would be made “so as to be “That’s why I’m taking my time, I more in tune with our vision for this great sport”. want to see where everyone is at. F1 managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn told “Maybe I’ll have more options, BBC Radio 5 live in December that the use of female maybe I won’t.” promotional models was “under review”. He emphasised that he wanted his The new F1 season begins on 25 March. next contract - whether with Red Bull “While the practice of employing grid girls has been or elsewhere - to be long term. a staple of Formula 1 grands prix for decades, we feel “I doubt I’ll sign a one-year deal this custom does not resonate with our brand values somewhere,” said Ricciardo. “It’s and clearly is at odds with modern day societal norms,” probably going to be a multiple year deal, Bratches added. two or more, so I need to make sure it’s “We don’t believe the practice is appropriate or relevant the right place, competitively.” to Formula 1 and its fans, old and new, across the world.” Ricciardo has spent his entire F1 career so Stuart Pringle, managing director of British circuit far under Red Bull’s wing, and it also supported his Silverstone, said: “We wholeheartedly support the decision junior career. Red Bull chose to place him at tail-ender HRT by F1 to drop the use of grid girls - it is an outdated for his F1 debut in mid-2011, before he was moved across to practice that no longer has a place in sport.” (BBC) Toro Rosso - where he spent two seasons prior to his transfer to the senior Red Bull team for ‘14. (Autosport) Mominul powers SA finish fifth at Bangladesh to 374/4 U-19 World Cup Chittagong Queenstown as captain Raynard ominul Haque hit a towering ast bowlers Fraser Jones van Tonder played century to help Bangladesh and Akhonya Mnyaka a fluent knock of 82. Mtake opening day honours in the Fripped through Bangladesh’s Meanwhile, India beat first Test against Sri Lanka in batting line-up as South Pakistan by 203 runs Chittagong yesterday. Africa scored a comfortable in the semifinals on Mominul hit an unbeaten 175 as eight-wicket victory at the Tuesday. India will now the hosts reached 374/4 at stumps John Davies Oval to finish face Australia in the final after electing to bat first at the Zahur fifth at the ICC U-19 World on Saturday. (PTI) Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. The Cup, yesterday. left-hander shared a 236-run third- Jones grabbed wicket stand with former captain five for 33 while Mushfiqur Rahim, who fell just left-arm bowler short of his fifth Test hundred after Mnyaka took three scoring 92 off 192 balls. Skipper for 27 as Bangladesh Mominul Haque Mahmudullah Riyad, on nine, was were bowled out for celebrates century batting alongside Mominul when 178 in 41.4 overs. (Pic courtesy: AFP) stumps were drawn at the start of The 2014 the two-match series. champions, put in BRIEF SCORE Suranga Lakmal struck with to bat in the fifth- the second new ball to claim two sixth position play- Stumps Bangladesh 374 for 4 wickets off successive deliveries off match, quickly (Mominul 175*, Mushfiqur 92, Lakmal and give Sri Lanka some respite reached 180 for Daniel Ricciardo (file pic) 2-43)v Sri Lanka late into the final session. (AFP) two in 38.3 overs South African team celebrate 22 Thursday, February 1, 2018 SPORTS Aubameyang signs for Arsenal

West Ham earn London rsenal have signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for a club Arecord £56m. The Gunners had two bids for the 28-year-old rejected by Dortmund before agreeing a fee that eclipses their £46.5m for Alexandre Lacazette in July. London homewho will miss the next six Thedraw one new arrival this open by Palace’s first real Dortmund agreed to the sale after striking a deal to sign ark Noble’s penalty matches through suspension month, on-loan Inter Milan attack in the 24th minute. Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi on loan. cancelled out a rare for spitting at Wigan on midfielder Joao Mario, had James McArthur’s pass Arsenal said the 2015 African Footballer of the Year had MChristian Benteke goal as Saturday. a glorious chance to mark found Andros Townsend, joined on “a long-term contract”. injury-hit West Ham battled And with West Ham so far his home debut with a goal who beat Declan Rice too “I’m really happy to be here in this great team,” to a 1-1 Premier League draw unable, or unwilling, to bring after just three minutes but easily before crossing for Aubameyang said. with Crystal Palace at the in further reinforcements miskicked his attempted Benteke to thump home a “The club has such a big history and great players like London Stadium. ahead of Wednesday’s volley. Hernandez was close-range header. Thierry Henry. He’s an example for us strikers. I’m a fast Noble struck just before deadline boss David then denied by a last-ditch But West Ham were player and I score goals too, like Henry a little bit. I think I half-time, after James Moyes had to name a team challenge from former thrown a lifeline three have to work a lot to be like him, but I will do. Tomkins had tripped Javier containing six defenders, Hammer Tomkins as the ball minutes before half-time “I hope that we will come back to the top as soon as Hernandez, to secure a point with Pablo Zabaleta the man fell invitingly in the penalty when Tomkins slid in on possible. I will do my best to join in.” which lifted the patched-up pushed into midfield. area. Hernandez, who saw him Aubameyang scored 141 goals in 213 games for Dortmund Hammers into the top half. Yet despite their surfeit of coming, left his leg in the way since 2013, including 21 in 24 matches this season. This looked a crucial game defenders West Ham were and allowed the centre-half But he was suspended by the German club for their match for both teams who, despite still carved to whip it from underneath against Wolfsburg on 14 January for missing a team meeting. lying in mid-table remain him. The forward was also left out of the squad for their next firmly in the relegation mix, Referee Neil Swarbrick game at Hertha Berlin because club officials felt he was not yet the next 24 hours could awarded the penalty and focused enough, but he played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-2 be even more vital in their Noble, West Ham’s ‘Mr draw with Freiburg. (BBC) attempts to stay clear of Reliable’ from the spot, did trouble. the honours. Palace remain in the Palace, who lost Bakary market for a forward - Sako to injury, almost scored Benteke’s second goal of twice in the six minutes the season is unlikely to added on at the end of the convince manager Roy first half - most of which Hodgson to call were for the time it took off his search - Sako to leave the while West Ham field - but McArthur simply need bodies. headed over and Luka They were without eight Milivojevic shot too players through injury high. (PA Sport) and one, Arthur Masuaku,

West Ham’s Mark Noble celebrates the goal (Pic courtesy: Standard.co.uk) Aubameyang (Pic courtesy: Arsenal.com) Man City will not Higuain puts pursue Mahrez deal Juve on course London to join Manchester United in a London who was back after a two- anchester City have walked swap deal with midfielder Henrikh uventus took a step towards month injury layoff, in the away from a proposed deal Mkhitaryan. a fourth consecutive Coppa 25th minute after a handball. Mfor Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez Manchester City’s interest in JItalia triumph as Gonzalo Higuain had the chance to because the transfer package would Mahrez was not a response to winger Higuain’s early goal earned make it 2-0 for the visitors have cost £95m. The 26-year-old Leroy Sane being ruled out for seven them a 1-0 win at Atalanta in but volleyed just over the Algerian handed in a transfer request weeks with ankle ligament damage. their semi-final, first leg on bar shortly before Juventus on Tuesday. Mahrez joined Leicester in January Tuesday. midfielder Blaise Matuidi Leicester proposed a player-plus- 2014 and was named PFA Players’ Juve went ahead after three missed the target with a fine cash deal, but Manchester City were Player of the Year as the Foxes won minutes when Argentine curled shot. not willing to spend more than £60m. the Premier League in 2016. Higuain curled a shot into the Buffon shone again when he The Premier League leaders, He has scored 35 goals and net after slaloming through denied second-half substitute who want an attacking player in contributed 24 assists in 127 top- the defence. Andrea Petagna three minutes the summer, ended their pursuit of flight appearances. Atalanta’s Alejandro Gomez from time to elave Juve in Alexis Sanchez this month because It was reported Mahrez did then had a penalty saved by the driving seat ahead of the of the cost of the deal. not train with his team-mates on goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, second leg. (Eurosport) Chile forward Sanchez left Arsenal Tuesday. (BBC) SPORTS Thursdsay, February 1, 2018 23 Nibali headlines Bahrain to list of cyclists at Dubai Tour

Dubai The race, which will strengthen ome of the world’s begin from Skydive Dubai, leading cyclists are set to will also feature former Sdescend on the UAE for the Dubai Tour winner Mark Dubai Tour, which starts on Cavendish, and Dutchman Tuesday. Dylan Groenewegen. German Marcel Kittel, Groenewegen stood on links with who has won the last two the podium on every day editions of the five-stage of the Dubai Tour last year, race and holds the record and will be looking to build with eight stage wins upon on his third-place across three editions, is finish from 2017. HH Shaikh Khalid among the star attractions, Among the other headline Jordan although the headline name names are current European DT News Network KHK MMA to hold Brave 10 results for everyone, especially nurture athletes and to provide is Bahrain-Merida’s team road champion Alexander Manama in the Hashemite Kingdom in developing and progressing athletes a global platform. leader Vincenzo Nibali. Kristoff of Norway, Italians H Shaikh Khalid bin of Jordan. This will continue the sports and Mixed Martial Within a year of operations, Bahrain’s Nibali won Elia Viviani and Giacomo Hamad Al Khalifa, the pace of our efforts to Arts,” added Shaikh Khalid. Brave Combat Federation the 2014 Tour de France Nizzolo, Frenchman HFirst Deputy President of the strengthen the position of Brave Combat Federation emerged as the fastest growing and the 2010 Vuelta a Nacer Bouhanni, German Supreme Council for Youth Bahrain in Mixed Martial Arts, was established on 23 mixed martial arts promotion Espana, and has won his puncheur John Degenkolp, and Sports and the Honorary which gained its success and September, 2016 by HH Shaikh in the world and the largest in home Grand Tour, the Giro and Irish all-rounder President of Bahrain Mixed popularity in its 9th edition in Khalid as the first sports media MENA region with its content d’Italia, twice. Nicolas Roche. (Sport360) Martial Arts Association, aims Manama,” Shaikh Khalid said. property in the history of the telecasted to 84 nations to to strengthen ties with Jordan “Our choice of the Hashemite Kingdom. roughly 833 million audience in sports field. Kingdom of Jordan to hold the The key vision of the worldwide. The tenth edition of Brave 10th edition comes from our promotion is to globalize the Brave 10: The Kingdom rises Combat Federation will be priority in strengthening the sport of mixed martial arts and will feature athletes from 13 held in Amman, Jordan on bilateral relations between the to establish a system that will nations competing in Jordan 2nd March, 2018 at the King two countries and increasing focus on the sport transcending and is so far the largest mixed Hussain Sport City. the links and cooperation on the barriers of language, culture martial arts event in the history “We instructed the staff of this level which will make good and marketing conventions to of Jordan. Team Collage top HBL League DT News Network Manama ollage defeated Srilanka Club Blasters by 9 wickets inC the latest matches of the HBL Corporate League orgainsed by CBA. Batting first, Srilanka Club Blasters scored 104 runs. Ruwan top scored with 40 runs, for Collage Usman Abid Khan Ali Qureshi Raza Butt Usman Anwar Anwar claimed 3 wickets. In claimed 4 wickets for DHL. In In reply, Srilankan Avengers chased target for loss of 4 reply Collage reached the target reply, DHL made 185 runs. chased target for loss of 4 wickets. for loss of 1 wicket. Khabaib Abid Khan top scored with 51 wickets. Suren top scored with GNT Lankan Warriors top scored with 41 runs for runs. Usman Akbar claimed 3 40 runs. Maroon win over RUCT by 5 Colleage. wickets for P S Yellow. Bahrain National Guards runs in another match. Batting Public Security Yellow beat Srilankan Avengers defeated crush Punjab XI by 6 wickets. first, Lankan Warriors make 98 DHL by 5 runs in another Fog Printing by 6 wickets in Batting first, Punjab XI were runs and Hemantha top scored match. Batting first, P S Yellow another fixture. Batting first, all out for 33 runs and Adnan with 30 runs. In reply, RUCT posted 190 runs. Danish top Fog Printing were all out for Tariq claimed 4 wickets for were all out for 93 runs. Perera scored with 56 runs and Raza 63 runs. P Dilhaar claimed 5 Bahrain National Guards. In claimed 3 wickets for Lankan made 54 runs. Ali Qureshi wickets for Srilankan Avengers. reply, Bahrain National Guards Warriors. Table tennis team set for Arab women clash DT News Network February 2 to 12 in Sharjah, Manama in the UAE, and will bring ahrain Club’s Table tennis together teams from around team have completed the Arab region to compete in Btheir preparations for the a number of sports. Fourth Arab Women’s Sports Bahrain Club will also be Tournament, which begins taking part in shooting and Friday in Sharjah. archery, while other teams Bahrain delegation director to spearhead the kingdom to the Maryam Mirza visited are the Youth and Sports the team’s most recent training Maryam Mirza with Bahrain Club table tennis team Affairs Ministry team and looked into their progress. success in reaching podium. the players have reached an (basketball), Muharraq Club Mirza said she was pleased On her part, team member advanced level of readiness for (volleyball), Al Hala Club with the training programme Hessa Al Zayani said the this regional competition. (fencing), Busaiteen (athletics) set up by the administrative team preparations started The tournament has and Bahrain Karate Academy team, and wished the players two months ago and that been scheduled to run from (karate). Vincenzo Nibali (file pic) Bahrain to strengthen P23 links with Jordan SPORTS 2424 Thursday, February 1, 2018

Swansea shock Arsenal London three for the first time since Nov. 4. wansea climbed out of the Shkodran Mustafi’s hesitation relegation zone for the first time in allowed Nathan Dyer to set up Ayew Sthree months as Petr Cech’s dreadful for a seventh-minute opportunity howler helped condemn Arsenal to a which was deflected wide. 3-1 defeat at the Liberty Stadium. Moments later Arsenal were Cech’s scuffed kick allowed Jordan grateful to Aaron Ramsey’s brilliant Ayew to roll home a 61st-minute intervention which prevented Alfie winner after Sam Clucas had put Mawson from converting Dyer’s Swansea on level terms, instantly cross and adding to his match- cancelling out Nacho Monreal’s first- winner against Liverpool last week. half opener. After Ki Sung-yueng and Clucas claimed his second three Mawson went close for Swansea, minutes from time to finish off Arsenal, Arsenal’s first shot in anger arrived who hope to add to their squad before after 30 minutes when Alex Iwobi Wednesday night’s transfer deadline tested former Gunners goalkeeper with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set Lukasz Fabianski. to swell their striking options. Ayew’s brilliant weaving run But the Borussia Dortmund forward had Arsenal on the backfoot again, would not have been impressed with but the visitors were ahead after 33 his new teammates, who did not minutes. manage a goal attempt in the opening Mesut Ozil’s delightful pass picked Sam Clucas scored half-hour and were often second best out Monreal’s run at the far post and twice as Swansea City against the Swans. the Spaniard stabbed past Fabianski for Olivier Giroud and new boy Henrikh his fourth goal of the season. took advantage of a Petr Mkhitaryan were sent on in the second But Swansea were level inside 60 half to try and salvage matters. seconds as Mawson slipped in Clucas Cech gaffe to secure a But Swansea are a different into the left-hand channel and he proposition under Carlos Carvalhal, beat Cech to end the goalkeeper’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal who has taken 10 points from 15 since ambition of keeping a 200th succeeding Paul Clement, and this Premier League clean sheet. victory steered them out of the bottom (PA Sport) Sam Clucas celebrates scoring Swansea’s first goal (Pic courtesy: theguardian)

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