Education Ministry Bans ‘Slime’ Toys from Public Schools

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@SenSanders Shaikh Nasser Saturday, October 7, 2017 Issue No. 7527 Today’s Weather concludes visit 200 Fils Max Min to Chechnya www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh 37°C 26°C 8P 04 Education Ministry bans ‘slime’ toys from public schools

DT News Network public school to prohibit about the dangers of using the which can cause medical gum, boric acid, washing [email protected] the do-it-yourself toys from substance requires schools to problems to “respiratory powders, toothpaste and other campus. “punish students who defy the system and skin”, the circular materials that risk the health of Manama Originally designed to instructions”. warns. children”. lime’ toys the old, improve the motor skills The ministry has warned of The move follows a similar However, despite repeated new craze among of children, slimy toys, first dangers with using boric acid warning issued by Industry, official warnings, several ‘Skids all over the world are introduced in the 1970s, or Borax, which is commonly Commerce and Tourism websites and stores are banned from classrooms in contains a liquid material used as a cleaning product or Ministry 11 months ago, citing continuing to sell the toys in Bahrain. composed of polymers, which pesticide. health concerns. the Kingdom. Education Ministry, in a experts say can produce The toy contains “flammable In November last year, The circular says, “The use circular issued on October harmful effects. substances such as boric acid, the Ministry warned that of slime toys are spreading 3, instructed principals of The circular which warns glue and other substances” “homemade slime toys contain among students.”

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Manama mwaj Gateway, one of the stalled real-estate projects in the AKingdom, is scheduled to hit the Stalled Amwaj auction block soon. x The sale was approved by the Judicial Committee for the Settlement Moscow International of Stalled Real Estate Projects chaired Quran Competition by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. he final ceremony of Bids for the project located in the the 18th International Gateway to hit Muharraq governorate will start at QuranT Reciting Competition BD36 million. The auction, according will be held on Sunday in to the committee, is scheduled for Moscow, Russia. The 18th October 31. edition, which bears the The committee, in a statement, name of His Majesty King said the decision, after extensive Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, consultation with developers is organised by the Russian auction block and stakeholders, was made after Muftis Council at Crocus City “exhausting all possibilities for Hall in Moscow. On behalf a cordial settlement”, as per the of HM the King, Supreme procedures stipulated by decree-law Council for Islamic Affairs 66 for 2014. (SCIA) Vice Chairman The committee’s announcement Shaikh Abdulrahman bin is published in the official gazette on Mohammed bin Rashid Thursday. Al-Khalifa arrived in Covering an area of 33,391 Moscow to take part in the square meters, Amwaj Gateway final ceremony. development project consists of a Bahrain hails Saudi 20-storey twin-towers with 384 apartments and a two-storey security efforts building with 93 townhouses. The ahrain hailed the efforts development also includes a 143- exerted by the security room hotel tower. Upon completion, Bforces of Saudi Arabia the project, located in Amwaj Islands to thwart criminal plans in the northeastern shores of Bahrain, and confront all terrorist will have a total built-up area of organizations. Amwaj Gateway around 190,000 square meters.

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Chinese Cultural Week and Hong Kong Passoverdance performed modern dance of Luminescent and XinXiang in the Cultural Hall last night. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and his wife praised the success of Chinese Cultural Week in promoting cultural exchange between China and Bahrain. Saturday, October 7, 2017 3 Bahraini man killed in horrific crash in Oman driver, Al Zeera’s friend, apparently According to police, Al Zeera’s DT News Network lost control of the vehicle, which then friend was driving him from UAE [email protected] overturned multiple times before when the mishap occurred. coming to a stop upside down. The According to the family of the horrific crash on Wednesday force of the impact caused Al Zeera deceased, the Bahraini Embassy seriously injured a driver and to be thrown out of the car and in Oman took necessary steps to Akilled a passenger on a highway in into the road, killing him instantly. repatriate the body back to Bahrain. Sohar District in the northern parts Investigators said he was sleeping at He was laid to his last resting place of the Sultanate of Oman. the time of the accident. in Hoora Graveyard in the Capital The passenger was identified as Al Zeera was running a business Governorate yesterday. 43-year-old, Ali Al Zeera, a Bahraini in Oman and frequently travels Ali Al Zeer is survived by his wife, citizen. between the UAE and the Sultanate three sons, four brothers and three The mishap occurred when the for the purpose. sisters. Pedestrian killed near Maameer DT News Network Thursday night in the Capital the incident saying: “The Manama Governorate, while the man, man was on-foot when pedestrian was killed after an Asian national, was trying a vehicle hit him near being struck by a vehicle the cross Shaikh Jaber Al Subah Maameer.” Anear Maameer, according to Highway. The ministry said the Interior Ministry. Interior Ministry, in relevant procedures were The incident occurred on a statement, confirmed taken. Police arrest suspect wanted for multiple GREAT RATES ON MONEY TRANSFERS TO INDIA, GUARANTEED!

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DT News Network Grozny/Manama is Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday wrapped up his trip to the HChechen Republic with visits to presidential retreat and special forces command, besides attending the celebrations marking the 199th anniversary of the founding of the Chechen capital, Grozny. “The Chechen Republic occupies a special historic standing and is an example to follow in the region,” Shaikh Nasser said expressing his utmost thanks and appreciation to President Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov for his warm hospitality. HH Shaikh Nasser, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, said that his visit would open up new horizons of joint cooperation and boost the long-standing relations between the two friendly countries. “We have received great admiration from President Kadyrov over the course of the Bahraini- Chechen relations,” said Shaikh Nasser stressing the importance of continuing bilateral consultation and coordination and exchanging visits. Earlier in the day, Shaikh Nasser attended national celebrations of the Chechen Republic and toured the Presidential Retreat of Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov. At the end of the tour, HH Shaikh Nasser was given a souvenir. The celebrations marked the 199th anniversary of the founding of the capital Grozny and the 41st birthday of the Chechen Republic President Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov. A large crowd, including senior officials, attended the event. The celebration featured cultural, artistic, heritage and folklore events that reflect various aspects of the history of the Chechen Republic and the development of its capital. A concert was also organised on this occasion, featuring many singers and a mass wedding that included 199 couples. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the President of the Chechen Republic and all the guests. Separately, Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant- Colonel HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also a member of the Supreme Defence Council, visited the Chechen Republic’s special forces, where he witnessed drills with live ammunition. Shaikh Nasser was briefed on the aims and stages of the drills, which included counterterrorism operations, and release of hostages. On this occasion, the Royal Guard Commander said the drills have enhanced the military readiness and advanced capabilities in carrying out various tasks. The Royal Guard Commander praised the distinguished levels delivered by the members of the Chechen army who took part in the drills. Kadyrov, Prime Minister, Parliament Speaker and a number of ministers and senior officials, as well as the Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia Ahmed Al Saati, saw off HH Shaikh Nasser at the airport. Saturday, October 7, 2017 5 On a royal mission

Shaikh Isa takes part in Golden jubilee celebrations in Brunei

DT News Network the strong bonds between Bahrain’s congratulations, is Highness Shaikh Isa the two countries, which on behalf of His Majesty bin Salman Al Khalifa, has led to the development the King, to the Sultan on HChairman of the Isa bin of economic, political and the 50th anniversary of his Salman Educational Charity, cultural ties between Brunei accession to the throne. Waqf, yesterday took part Darussalam and Bahrain. Earlier, Shaikh Isa was in the Golden Jubilee His Highness also affirmed received on his arrival celebrations of Brunei Bahrain’s commitment, by Pehin Dato Abd Rahman Darussalam on behalf of His under the leadership of His Ibrahim, Minister of Finance, Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Majesty King Hamad bin Major General Pehin Dato Al Khalifa. Isa Al Khalifa, to building Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih The celebrations marked on the strong foundations bin Abdullah, Commander the 50th anniversary of the of common values and of the Royal Brunei Armed Sultan of Brunei and Haji economic and cultural Forces, and Dato Paduka Hassanal Bolkiah’s accession goals shared with the Seri Hj Mohd Jammy bin to the throne. Sultan of Brunei and Brunei Hj Muhd Shah Al-Islam, the Speaking on the occasion, Darussalam. Commissioner of the Royal His Highness highlighted Shaikh Isa extended Brunei Police Force. 6 Saturday, October 7, 2017

2016 Juan Manuel Santos “For his resolute efforts to bring the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 220 000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people.” 2015 National Dialogue Quartet “For its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution Beatrice Fihn, executive director of the International of 2011.” Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, and Daniel Hogsta, a coordinator, celebrating in Geneva after the group was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2014

Oslo, Norway Korea and the U.S. that they he Nobel Peace Prize was need to go into negotiations,” awarded yesterday to the Oeivind Stenersen, a historian InternationalT Campaign to of the peace prize, said. “The Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a prize is also coded support group of mostly young activists to the Iran nuclear deal. I pushing for a global treaty to think this was wise because ban the cataclysmic bombs. recognising the Iran deal itself The award of the could have been seen as giving $1.1-million prize comes amid support to the Iranian state.” Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai heightened tensions over The Geneva-based ICAN “For their struggle against the suppression of children and both North Korea’s aggressive has campaigned actively for young people and for the right of all children to education.” development of nuclear the Treaty on the Prohibition weapons and President Donald of Nuclear Weapons adopted 2013 Trump’s persistent criticism of by the United Nations in July, The executive director of the International Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons the deal to curb Iran’s nuclear but which needs ratification Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, “For its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.” program. from 50 countries. Only The prize committee wanted three countries have ratified Beatrice Fihn, said the election of President 2012 “to send a signal to North it so far. It organized events Donald Trump, “a man you can bait with a European Union globally in 2015 to mark “For over six decades contributed to the advancement of the 70th anniversaries tweet,” has put a spotlight on the meaning peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in of the World War II of nuclear weapons Europe.” U.S. atomic bombings of the Japanese cities 2011 Hiroshima and Nagasaki. prevailing upon the world’s “We are trying to send very Nobel Last month in Berlin, nations to pledge to cooperate strong signals to all states with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, ICAN protesters ... in efforts to stigmatise, nuclear arms, nuclear-armed Leymah Gbowee and teamed up with other prohibit and eliminate nuclear states — North Korea, U.S., Tawakkol Karman organisations to weapons,” Norwegian Nobel Russia, China, France, U.K., “For their nonviolent demonstrate outside Committee chairwoman Berit Israel, all of them, India, struggle for the safety the U.S. and North Reiss-Andersen said in the Pakistan — it is unacceptable of women and for peace Korean embassies announcement. to threaten to kill civilians,” women’s rights to full against the possibility The prize “sends a message she said. participation in peace- of nuclear war between the to all nuclear-armed states Reiss-Andersen noted that building work.” two countries. Wearing masks and all states that continue to similar prohibitions have of Trump and North Korean rely on nuclear weapons for been reached on chemical 2010 leader Kim Jong-un, protesters security that it is unacceptable and biological weapons, land Liu Xiaobo prize posed next to behaviour. We will not mines and cluster munitions. “For his long and nonviolent struggle for fundamental a dummy support it, we will not make “Nuclear weapons are even human rights in China.” nuclear missile excuses for it, we can’t threaten more destructive, but have and a large to indiscriminately slaughter not yet been made the object banner reading hundreds of thousands of of a similar international 2009 “Time to Go: civilians in the name of legal prohibition,” she Barack Obama for anti Ban Nuclear security. That’s not how said. “For his extraordinary Weapons.” you build security,” ICAN Reiss-Andersen said efforts to strengthen The executive director Beatrice “through its inspiring and international diplomacy group Fihn told reporters in Geneva. innovative support for the and cooperation between “has been She said that she “worried U.N. negotiations on a treaty peoples.” a driving that it was a prank” after banning nuclear weapons, nuclearforce in getting a phone call just ICAN has played a major part 2008 minutes before the official in bringing about what in our Peace Prize announcement day and age is equivalent to an Martti Ahtisaari /react-text was made. Fihn said she didn’t international peace congress.” “For his important efforts, on several continents and believe it until she heard the Asked by journalists over more than three decades, to resolve international name of the group proclaimed whether the prize was conflicts.” campaign on television. essentially symbolic, given ICAN leaders later popped that no international measures 2007 open some bubbly to celebrate against nuclear weapons have Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore the prize, and held up a been reached, Reiss-Andersen “For their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowl- banner with the name of the said “What will not have edge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foun- organization in their small an impact is being passive.” dations for the measures that are needed to counteract such group Geneva headquarters. (AP) change.” (NYT) Saturday, October 7, 2017 7 Jazz fest rocks Bahrain

Harpreet Kaur/DTNN featured eight international featuring Banah and Captain audience.” [email protected] and local jazz artists and Tea. “We had people participating musicians. The first of its kind The Bahrain Jazz fest, which from all across the GCC region, Manama festival was organised by the has a sustainable community from India, UK, and the USA,” ahrain’s first Royal Golf Club, Clockwork approach, also hosted a series D’Souza said adding: “We are international and BMMI. of jazz workshops and local delighted to make it a yearly thing Bjazz festival made The festival music events at various venues on the national events calendar.” its debut at the Royal featured internationally in September leading up to the He also thanked the Economic Golf Club yesterday as acclaimed acts such as Electric open-air festival yesterday. Development Board for its both international and Swing Circus (UK), The Ska Jude D’Souza, Managing support. “We are especially local artists jammed out Vengers (India), The Speakeasies Partner, Clockwork told DT News, proud to have the backing of on the stage in front of Swing Band (Greece), Swing “The event was a huge success in EDB who shares our vision for thousands. Zazou (UK) and the Dihann all its way, in terms of marketing, making this exciting initiative an More than 3000 jazz Moore & the SheGroovee Band partnership annual driver for tourism in the music enthusiasts (USA) as well popular local moreover Kingdom and also a contributor witnessed the open- acts AQ’s Jazz Experience, in terms to the promotion of local music air festival, which Mohammed Rashid Trio of the talents in Bahrain.” 8 BUSINESS Saturday, October 7, 2017 EU, India ink counter GREEN CAMPING terrorism declaration he winter camping season will be starting soon and New Delhi campers will be flocking to Sakhir and adjacent areas ndia and the European especiallyT during weekends. The five-month camping season is Union yesterday adopted a expected to conclude in March 2018 with many governmental jointI declaration to increase authorities managing and monitoring the camping activities cooperation in counter to avoid occurring of any accident due to sensitivity of the area terrorism measures and and to protect the natural environment. The camping areas maritime security, taking have been marked and displayed for the people’s attention to their strategic ties to next book the location/ site and register their camps. level at the 14th India-EU Camping is not only an outing and enjoyment but it also Summit. serve as a learning method of how to live close to the nature. After the delegation-level Once we are enjoying the camping, we often forget and talks with the President of disregard the environment and mistreat it with our careless the European Council, behavior. Donald Franciszek Tusk, The authorities like previous years have devised plans and and the President of the programs and are creating awareness among the campers on European Commission, safety and environmental concerns through media, notices, Jean-Claude Juncker, here, billboards and banners. Each year sees more improvements, Prime Minister Narendra which are base on the experiences on the ground during the Modi said, India and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centre, talks with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, camping season. As per the rules, the campers are required to EU have agreed on the need and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before their meeting in New Delhi, India camp at least 150 meters away from any oil and gas fields and to fight terrorism together more than 50 meters away from the electricity voltage pylons and increase cooperation “Both EU and India have During the meeting, while have decided to develop and main roads to ensure their safety. This year again, officials towards it.” agreed to further develop the India pushed the EU for dynamic trade and step up have ambitious plans to organize awareness campaigns to President Tusk noted, political dimension of our assuming a greater role of a cooperation on global and combat littering menace and imposing fines on violators. “Adopted declaration on relationship by developing security provider, the EU was regional issues.” The Supreme Camping Season Committee has asked the counter-terrorism to deal our dynamic trade and firm on pushing the stalled He said, strategic campers to camp in the allocated areas, register their camps effectively with the threat investment relations; and that talks of the proposed India- partnership between India and obtain camping label, stressing that camps that are not posed by foreign terrorist we have agreed to step up EU Free Trade Agreement and EU will be expanded. registered or against the rules will be removed. The campers fighters,terror financing & cooperation on global and (FTA), that begun a decade He said, situation in are advised to place the camping label issued in a clear and arms supply.” regional issues.” ago. Myanmar and Rohingya prominent place. Placing of fencing or installing signs, poles Elaborating, Prime He added, “We adopted “India has to agree to issue was discussed during as well as afforestation work before the start of camping season Minister Modi said, “They will a joint declaration on highest standards of data. If the talks. are not allowed. The committee has also urged campers to not only expand bilateral ties counter-terrorism in which India’s standards match that He said, EU wants peaceful maintain their safety by providing safety equipment in tents but also enhance partnership we agree to counter violent of data protection standard resolution of Rohingya like a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit, not to use open fires at the global level. European extremism and radicalisation, of the EU, then only will issue. Three agreements or stoves inside tents and provide an independent venue for Union is India’s biggest trade particularly on-line, and to we recognise India for data were exchanged between the kitchen. partner and one of the biggest deal effectively with the threat adequacy for free exchange of India and European Campers are also advised not to store any flammable FDI partners.” posed by foreign terrorist data between our companies,” Union on Solar Alliance, materials or chemicals in the camp in any form. Camp should European Council fighters, terrorist financing said Juncker. Bengaluru Metro and Science be established away from slopes, to avoid damages due to President Donald Tusk said, and arms supply.” Tusk said, “India and EU Research. (ANI)] rain and floods, mountain heights, restricted areas or pipes. Campers have been asked to maintain cleanliness of the camps by collecting garbage in bags and putting them in the allocated spots for garbage collection. Burning waste during or after the end of the camping season has also been prohibited and will be checked and monitored by the authorities. The committee also prohibited establishing buildings of The Trump administration wants NASA plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s. brick or cement, putting barriers or tires in the camping sites. NASA to land humans on the Moon NASA plans to expand human presence in the solar system starting in the vicinity of the Moon Barns are not allowed for any purpose. Keeping animals and using its new deep space exploration transportation systems, the Space Launch System rocket hunting is also prohibited. The engagement in any action that and establish presence on the lunar and Orion spacecraft. The space station partners are working to identify common exploration would harm the environment and the wildlife is prohibited. surface before sending astronauts objectives and possible missions for the 2020s, including the gateway concept. It includes the destruction of trees, wild plants, leveling the ground etc. to the Red Planet and beyond. US The principle of green camping is “If you brought it in.... Vice President Mike Pence made the “We you need to take it out and leave the area just as you found it.” administration’s intentions known will return NASA astro- Russian collaboration Let us follow some basic rules for our safety, health and nauts to the Moon -- not only NASA in late September entered into an environmental conservation at the camping sites. during the inaugural meeting of the to leave behind footprints and agreement with Russian space agency • Use minimum illumination and electronic gadgets. National Space Council -- a newly • Switch off all electricity appliances and instruments flags, but to build the foundation, Roscosmos to give shape to the “deep- when not in use. resurrected executive group aimed we need to send Americans to space gateway” concept, a mission archi- • Use minimum water and turn off the taps after use. at guiding the US space agenda. Mars and beyond.” tecture designed to send astronauts into • Do not store any waste at site. Keep all recyclable and cis-lunar space, or lunar orbit. (IANS) disposable waste in separate bags. • Avoid using disposable plates, cups, cutlery, dishes etc. Across solar system Use reusable dishes and utensils and wash them after each use. NASA aims developing a plan for • Don’t throw any food in open. It will attract vermin, an innovative and sustainable pro- “We’ll start by sending astronauts birds, insects and rodents. gramme of exploration with com- Let us be more environmental conscious and respect our to an asteroid for the first time in mercial and international partners to resources while enjoying the camping season this year. history. By the mid-2030s, I believe enable human expansion across the * Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Supreme Council for we can send humans to orbit Mars Environment, Bahrain. ([email protected]) solar system, returning humans to the Moon for long-term exploration and and return them safely to Earth. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do utilization, followed by human mis- And a landing on Mars will follow,” not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) sions to Mars and other destinations. Barack Obama

NASA to put humans on the moon again Saturday, October 7, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Saudi Arabia foils ISIL suicide plot in Riyadh Riyadh created Presidency of State killed by security forces after materials, shown on state audi Arabia said on Security said in a statement on he holed up with firearms in television along with a burned Thursday it had dismantled state-run television. an apartment in the western out car and a damaged building San Islamic State cell in the Thursday’s statement said a district of al-Namar, it said. where the first militant had capital Riyadh, in connection suicide bomber in the eastern The third raid was at a horse blown himself up. The suspects with a plot to launch a suicide Riyadh district of al-Rimal stable in the southern Riyadh were not identified. attack on the defence ministry. detonated his vest after security suburb of al-Ghanamia which Security forces closed off Two militants were killed and forces surrounded a house the statement said had been several areas in Riyadh, and five others arrested in raids on used to manufacture suicide used as a headquarters. videos shared online showed a three locations on Wednesday, vests and explosives. Security forces seized plume of smoke rising at one A damaged vehicle is seen following a raid by Saudi security forces an official source in the newly- Another militant was firearms and bomb-making location. (Reuters) Apple unveils

WhatsApp has become an integral part of of our lives and has completely replaced the good ol’ text message. There’s hardly anyone we know who isn’t using the instant messaging app. However, there are a lot of things pple yesterday revealed newthe new emoji that will be Emojis that you can do on WhatsApp, apart from sending and receiving mes- Amaking their way to iOS 11.1. sages, photos and other media files. Here is a few things that will make While there is no fixed release enhance the functionality of using WhatsApp: date for iOS 11.1 yet, Apple says the new emoji will debut in next week’s developer and Create GIFs public beta previews of iOS WhatsApp has been supporting 11.1, and then be available in GIFS for a while now. But did upcoming software updates for you know that you can even iOS, macOS and watchOS. create GIFS within WhatsApp Based on Unicode 10, the and send it to your friends? new emoji characters number in However, we should point out the hundreds, Apple said in an that you can only create GIFS emailed statement. Emojipedia, emoji have been designed to list. Apple has also decided to using videos that are saved on the go to source for all your “reveal every detail and adapted include the ‘Love You’ gesture, your smartphone. emoji information, however has from approved characters in designed after the ‘I love you’ Open the WhatsApp chat of a more specific number - 239, Unicode 10.” hand sign in American Sign the contact whom you want to when taking into account gender Examples of the new emojis Language. send the GIF to. Click on the and skin tone. It adds however, that will be launched with Apple’s announcement attach icon > Select Gallery > that the final list has yet to be iOS 11.1 include Woman with comes a few days after Go to videos. Select the video confirmed, so that number may Headscarf, Bearded Person, WhatsApp introduced its own you wish to create in a GIF from. vary slightly upon release. Breastfeeding, Zombie, Person set of emojis. Visible in the As soon as you do this, it’ll open The new emojis that Apple Climbing, Person in Steamy WhatsApp beta for Android, up in the video editing section is set to release with iOS Room, Genie, Elf, Merperson, the emoji designs chosen of WhatsApp. Here, you have to 11.1 include “more emotive Vampire, Fairy, Mage, Child, by the Facebook-owned adjust the length of the video smiley faces, gender-neutral Adult, Palms Up Together, messaging service look very to 6 seconds or less, as long- characters, clothing options, Person in Lotus Position, as similar to those Apple has er GIFS are not supported by food types, animals, mythical well as new food items such been using recently, and quite WhatsApp. creatures, and more”, the as Sandwich and Coconut. separate from what Facebook Once the video length is less Suicide hotline numbers company said, adding that the Emojipedia has a complete Messenger offers. (Gadget 360) than 6 seconds, the option of Very few people are aware of this feature, but WhatsApp converting it to a GIF will appear actually has suicide hotline numbers. Just go to Settings as a slider on top right. Now all > Help > FAQ > Security and Privacy. The second last you need to do is take the slider option in the list that’ll drop down is ‘Global Suicide Leopard spotted in India Suzuki factory towards GIF, and you’re set. Hotline Resources.’ The security and privacy section may ildlife officials in India also answer other queries you have about WhatsApp. have caught a leopard nearlyW 36 hours after it was first spotted in a car factory. Editing Images Format text Rescuers tranquilised the When we say that you can There’s a good chance animal after a massive search edit images on WhatsApp you’re already aware of operation at Maruti Suzuki’s before sending them, we are this feature but have manufacturing plant in not talking about Snapchat fil- never used it. Somehow, Manesar town, not far from ters. What you can do here is changing formats of the capital, Delhi. doodle on pictures, and add text on WhatsApp never The big cat was first spotted text and emoticons on them really caught on. We’ll early on Thursday morning on before sending. Select attach > tell you again how to for- CCTV, and made several other Go to gallery > Select the image mat text on WhatsApp appearances after that. you wish to share. Once you as it is a handy feature Nightshift workers do this, the image will open in to use. evacuated the building and WhatsApp’s photo editor. On You can bold text on part of the sprawling factory were forced to stand outside department, which covers six top right, you’ll see options of WhatsApp by starting it and following it with an asterisk complex was closed. and wait while 12 forest acres. adding text, emoticons and ‘*’. Similarly, for italics, make sure the text is preceded The car plant is the largest department workers and about A local journalist at the scene doodle. You can resize and and followed by an underscore sign ‘_’. You can also in India, producing almost a 50 policemen were deployed in told the BBC that rescuers had change colours of all three once make your text appear struck off with Strikethrough. million vehicles a year. the search. brought in two live goats and you add them to your image. For that precede and follow it with tilde ‘~’. (ToI) When thousands of The animal was spotted raw meat to lure the leopard morning workers arrived, they on CCTV in the engine out of hiding. (BBC) 10 Saturday, October 7, 2017 Zallaq Youth Centre to perform ‘The Banner’

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Las Vegas gunman perform ‘The Banner’ showed Stephen Paddock

A memorial service on Thursday for Charleston Hartfield, an off-duty Las Vegas police officer killed in the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival

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Directed by Jassim which she said didn’t match UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 A former worker at the Atlantis yesterday began releasing the bodies 3 Dorene Anderson 49 23 Jennifer Topaz Irvine 42 43 Quinton Robbins 20 The actress said the festival during the 18-day long Tallaq, the play was inspired the script submitted by the Casino Resort and Spa in Reno, of the victims to their families, but UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 4 Carrie Barnette 34 24 Teresa Kimura 38 44 Cameron Robinson 28 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 serves several noble goals set festival, which will also by Max Rene and shed light team to the Jury ahead of the Nevada, where Las Vegas shooter warned it could be months before by Shaikh Khalid, the First include three additional on the injustice in the work festival. Paddock frequently gambled, they learn exactly how their loved- 5 Jack Beaton 54 25 Jessica Klymchuk 34 45 Tara Roe 34 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please 6 Steve Berger 44 26 Carly Kreibaum 33 46 Lisa Romero-Muniz 48 call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh said he had a “god complex” and ones died. expected quick service no matter Clark County Coroner John 7 Candice Bowers 40 27 Rhonda LeRocque 42 47 Chris Roybal 28 how busy employees were. Fudenberg said his staff had worked 8 Denise Burditus 50 28 Victor Link 55 48 Brett Schwanbeck 61 “It was just his demeanour. It day and night to notify families that 9 Sandra Casey 34 29 Jordan McIldoon 23 49 Bailey Schweitzer 20 was like, ‘I’m here. Don’t cross their loved ones had been killed. 10 Andrea Lee Anna Castilla 28 30 Kelsey Meadows 28 50 Laura Shipp 50 me. Don’t look at me too long’,” “This has been very, very 11 Denise Cohen 58 31 Calla-Marie Medig 28 51 Erick Silva 21 said former executive host John difficult,” Mr Fudenberg said. 12 Austin Davis 29 32 James “Sonny” Melton 29 52 Susan Smith 53 COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Weinreich. Employees had endeavoured to Another gambler described him speak with as many as five family 13 Thomas Day, Jr. 54 33 Patricia Mestas 67 53 Brennan Stewart 30 BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3880 0.3357 as “creepy”. members per hour in recent days, 14 Christiana Duarte 22 34 Austin Meyer 24 54 Derrick “Bo” Taylor 56 KUWAIT 0.2855 32.0645 0.2938 0.2542 It was here that Paddock met he said. 15 Stacee Etcheber 50 35 Adrian Murfitt 35 55 Neysa Tonks 46 his Australian partner Ms Danley, The remains were slowly being 16 Brian Fraser 39 36 Rachael Parker 33 56 Michelle Vo 32 OMAN 0.3849 0.3740 0.3962 0.3427 62, who has been described as “a released to local mortuaries, which 17 Keri Galvan 31 37 Jennifer Parks 36 57 Kurt Von Tillow 55 QATAR 3.6420 3.5386 3.7485 3.2428 person of interest” by investigators. have pledged to help both local and 18 Dana Gardner 52 38 Carolyn Lee Parsons 31 58 William Wolfe 42 UAE 3.6730 3.5687 3.7804 3.2704 Ms Danley previously worked as out-of-town families receive their 19 Angela “Angie” Gomez 20 39 Lisa Patterson 46 a high roller hostess at the casino loved ones and prepare them for Names released by 20 Rocio Guillen 40 40 John Phippen 56 Clark County Coroner SAUDI 3.7500 3.6435 3.8596 3.3390 which is about a 20 minute drive funerals. (news.com.au) The play performed by Tubli Club Pictures: Associated Press, Janice Chambers, New York Life, Sophia Models Int., Simi Valley School District, Ventura County Star © GRAPHIC NEWS 12 Saturday, October 7, 2017

Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Chechen President Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov attended part of the national celebrations marking the 199th anniversary of the establishment of the capital Grozny and the 41st birthday anniversary of the Chechen President. The celebrations were held in the presence of a number of Presidents, senior officials and a host of people from Chechen.

Chairman of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charity (Waqf) HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa arrived in Brunei Darussalam to attend the Golden Ju- bilee celebrations for the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Upon arrival, His High- ness was welcomed by Minister of Finance Pe- hin Dato Abd Rahman Ibrahim, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Major General Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah, and Commissioner of The CEO of the BTEA Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa attended the ‘Les Clef d’Or’ pinning ceremony orga- the Royal Brunei Police nized by the Bahrain Hotels Concierge Group (BHCG) at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Seven employees Force Dato Paduka Seri from the hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including the Concierge Supervisor of Four Seasons Bah- Hj Mohd Jammy bin Hj rain Bay Hotel Ali Radhi and the Chief Concierge of Gulf Hotel Ali Al Nuaimi received the prestigious ‘Les Clefs Muhd Shah Al-Islam. d’Or’ - ‘Golden Key’ after passing the interview that was held by BHCG.

Labour and Social Devel- opment Ministry hosted a workshop in cooperation with the Occupa- tional Health and Safety Council, on working at heights safety. Assistant Undersecretary for La- bour Affairs, and Deputy Chairman of the Occupa- tional Health and Safety Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 18th edition of the International Holy Quran Competition kicked Council, Dr. Mohammed off yesterday and will continue till October 8 in the Russian capital of Moscow. President of the Religious Administration of Muslims of the Ali Al-Ansari was present. Russian Federation, Shaikh Rawi Ain Al-Deen, is presiding the global competition, attended by a group of Shaikhs, reading scholars, recit- ers and Quran memorizers from 30 Arab and Islamic countries.

Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chair- Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Chechen President Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov attended part of the national celebrations marking the man HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa visited the Presidential Resort of Chechen President Ramazan Akhmad Kadyrov. HH 199th anniversary of the establishment of the capital Grozny and the 41st birthday anniversary of the Chechen President. The celebrations were held in the presence of a number of Presidents, senior officials and a host of people from Chechen. Shaikh Nasser was presented with a souvenir gift, which is a woolen garment used in cold areas.

Chairman of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charity (Waqf) HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa arrived in Brunei Darussalam to attend the Golden Ju- bilee celebrations for the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Upon arrival, His High- ness was welcomed by Minister of Finance Pe- hin Dato Abd Rahman Ibrahim, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Major General Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah, and Commissioner of The CEO of the BTEA Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa attended the ‘Les Clef d’Or’ pinning ceremony orga- the Royal Brunei Police nized by the Bahrain Hotels Concierge Group (BHCG) at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Seven employees Force Dato Paduka Seri from the hospitality sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including the Concierge Supervisor of Four Seasons Bah- Hj Mohd Jammy bin Hj rain Bay Hotel Ali Radhi and the Chief Concierge of Gulf Hotel Ali Al Nuaimi received the prestigious ‘Les Clefs Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa received Urban Planning and Devel- Muhd Shah Al-Islam. d’Or’ - ‘Golden Key’ after passing the interview that was held by BHCG. opment Authority (UPDA) CEO Shaikh Nayef bin Khalid Al Khalifa. They reviewed boosting cooperation and cultural projects.

Labour and Social Devel- opment Ministry hosted a workshop in cooperation with the Occupa- tional Health and Safety Council, on working at heights safety. Assistant Undersecretary for La- bour Affairs, and Deputy Chairman of the Occupa- tional Health and Safety Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 18th edition of the International Holy Quran Competition kicked Council, Dr. Mohammed off yesterday and will continue till October 8 in the Russian capital of Moscow. President of the Religious Administration of Muslims of the Board Members of Bahrain Japan Business & Friendship Society (BJBFS) held the periodic meeting Ali Al-Ansari was present. Russian Federation, Shaikh Rawi Ain Al-Deen, is presiding the global competition, attended by a group of Shaikhs, reading scholars, recit- chaired by Nasser M. J. AlArayedh and attended by board members in order to discuss society’s ers and Quran memorizers from 30 Arab and Islamic countries. programs and activities which seeks to build friendship between both countries’ members.

The Girls Guide Depart- ment held an annual meeting in which the students enthusiastically involved in various activities connected to Girls Guidelines Annual Pro- gramme.Chief Guest Dr. Shaikha Yousaf Al Jeeb awarded the honour of Girls Guide Specialists to A two-day regional workshop aimed empowering women in the fields of media has concluded. The event hosted by the Supreme Nabila Al Dusari, Hanan Council for Women (SCW) was held under the patronage of the Wife of HM the King and SCW Chairperson HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Al Majeed and Abeer The Rotary Club of Salmaniya held a meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel. The Guest speaker was Dr. Dawood Nassif Dawood. In the pic, Dr. Dawood Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The event was held in cooperation with SCW, Information Affairs Ministry and Bahrain National Committee for Edu- Aburead respectively. (6th from left) with President Yusuf Fakhro (2nd from left) and board members. cation, Science and Culture as part of the activities of choosing Manama as the Arabian Women Capital this years. 14 Saturday, October 7, 2017

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ackie Chan fans, rejoice! There may be a fourth ‘Rush Hour’ movie on its way. The 63-year-old actor has revealed a sequel to the hit movies is most likely to happen. JThe filming could start as early as next year, but there’s a catch. Chan wants his original ‘Rush Hour’ co-star Chris Tucker to be back for the fourth part. He said, “For the last 20 years, I’ve tried different [characters]. A few years ago, ‘Karate Kid’. There was supposed to be a Karate Kid 2 but the script isn’t right. Several years later they want to do it and I say, ‘You still want to do Karate Kid? No, Karate Men.’ They’re taller than me now! Rush Hour, you can do any time. Next Olivia Wilde year!” (TOI) Olivia Wilde is an American actress, model, producer, and director. She is well known for her role as Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on the award winning medical-drama television series House. She is also known for her roles in Alpha Dog, Tron: Legacy, Cowboys & Aliens, Her, Drinking Buddies, and Rush. She starred in HBO’s rock ‘n’ roll drama series Vinyl.

ctor-filmmaker George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. The award, announced yesterday, will be presented to Clooney Aon June 7, 2018, reports variety.com. “George Clooney is America’s leading man. Director, producer, writer, and actor - a modern-day screen icon who combines the glamour of a time gone by with a ferocious passion for ensuring art’s impact echoes beyond the screen,” said Howard Stringer, chairman of the American Film Institute Board of Trustees. “AFI is proud to present him with its 46th Life Achievement Award,” Stringer added. Clooney has won a best actor Academy Award for his role in “Syrian” and a Best Picture Oscar as a producer on “Argo”. (IANS)

et ready to be more ‘Fast’ and ‘Furious’ as the release date for a ‘Fast and Furious’ spin-off has been decided. Universal has Gset a release date of July 26, 2019, for the next entry in the billion- dollar franchise, which is being eyed as a starring vehicle for Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Chris Morgan, who has shepherded the script chores since 2006’s ‘Toyko Drift’, is now writing the spinoff. The story will focus on Luke Hobbs, the Diplomatic Security Alesha Dixon Service agent played by Johnson, and Deckard Shaw, an assassin character who was one of the primary bad guys in the franchise October 7, 1978 before being redeemed and joining the motley crew of antiheroes that make up the roll call. (TOI) English hip-hop artist and singer known for being a member of the trio Mis-Teeq. She began to pursue a solo career in 2006, releasing singles like “Lipstick” and “Knockdown.” 14 Saturday, October 7, 2017 Saturday, October 7, 2017 15

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Los Angeles odel-actress Paris Jackson, 19, says she never aspired to be in the spotlight or walking a red Los Angeles carpet. Paris attended the People’s Ones to inger Pink has opened up MWatch party here earlier this week, reports people.com. about her past experience “I originally wanted to just kind of stay out of the of working with record spotlight and become a psychologist or a nurse at a producerS Dr. Luke amid his psychiatric ward,” she said. ongoing legal battle with singer The daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson says the Kesha. realization that she wanted to enter public life came as she More than a decade after Pink ackie Chan fans, rejoice! There may be a fourth ‘Rush Hour’ movie on its way. approached high school graduation. (IANS) collaborated with Dr. Luke, she has spoken The 63-year-old actor has revealed a sequel to the hit movies is most likely out against him, alleging “he’s not a good to happen. person,” reports aceshowbiz.com. JThe filming could start as early as next year, but there’s a catch. Pink has addressed Kesha’s allegations that Chan wants his original ‘Rush Hour’ co-star Chris Tucker to be back for the Dr. Luke was sexually and verbally abusive fourth part. toward her. He said, “For the last 20 years, I’ve tried different [characters]. A few years “I don’t know what happened,” Pink ago, ‘Karate Kid’. There was supposed to be a Karate Kid 2 but the script isn’t said of Kesha’s claims. “But I know that right. Several years later they want to do it and I say, ‘You still want regardless of whether or not Dr. Luke did to do Karate Kid? No, Karate Men.’ They’re taller than me that, this is his karma and he earned it because now! Rush Hour, you can do any time. Next Olivia Wilde he’s not a good person.” (IANS) year!” (TOI) Olivia Wilde is an American actress, model, producer, and director. She is well known for her role as Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on the award winning medical-drama television series House. She is also known for her roles he Hurt Locker has been talked up as that in Alpha Dog, Tron: Legacy, Cowboys & Aliens, Her, rarest of things: a film about the war in Iraq Drinking Buddies, and Rush. She starred in HBO’s rock Tthat doesn’t preach or pontificate, that isn’t instant ‘n’ roll drama series Vinyl. box-office poison. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, whose track record includes Point Break (1991) and Strange Days (1995), it’s a super-sharp, nerve- ore Verbinski is in negotiations to shredding thriller that reveals more about the direct ‘Gambit’, which stars Channing realities of contemporary military conflict than TatumG in the lead. most documentaries, is as fissile and explosive as a Tatum, 37, will also serve as a producer Transformers movie, and delivers a powerful and on the X-Men spin-off with his partner Reid often haunting critique of American society both Carolin through their Free Association at home and as its faultlines are expressed abroad. production company, along with Written by Mark Boal, who furnished the story Simon Kinberg. Earlier, Rupert ctor-filmmaker George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the for another Iraq-based film, 2007’s In the Valley Wyatt and Doug Liman were AFI Life Achievement Award. of Elah, and based on his experiences an embedded attached as directors. (TOI) The award, announced yesterday, will be presented to Clooney Rolling Stone journalist, it is set in 2004 and follows Aon June 7, 2018, reports variety.com. the members of an elite US bomb-disposal team “George Clooney is America’s leading man. Director, producer, as they move across the debris-littered streets of writer, and actor - a modern-day screen icon who combines the Baghdad looking for explosive devices to defuse. glamour of a time gone by with a ferocious passion for ensuring art’s After one of them is blown up, Staff Sergeant impact echoes beyond the screen,” said Howard Stringer, chairman of William James (Jeremy Renner) arrives on the the American Film Institute Board of Trustees. scene. It turns out he’s something of a wild card, “AFI is proud to present him with its 46th Life Achievement Award,” a fearless operator who virtually runs to sites of Stringer added. maximum danger, not only disregarding the advice Clooney has won a best actor Academy Award for his role in “Syrian” and of colleagues, but chucking away the handsets a Best Picture Oscar as a producer on “Argo”. (IANS) designed to let him hear their concerns about his actions. It’s understandable if members of his team, among them Sergeant Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty), treat him with the same suspicion they regard every inch of the shredded, debris-littered alleys and public squares they are meant to be looking after. et ready to be more ‘Fast’ and ‘Furious’ as the release date for Sanborn calls him a “red-neck piece of trailer trash” efore the release, ‘Batman v Superman’ was assumed to be a hit like any a ‘Fast and Furious’ spin-off has been decided. Universal has and punches him out. (telegraph.co.uk) DC movie. But apparently post release, the critics and fans weren’t much Gset a release date of July 26, 2019, for the next entry in the billion- impressedB in spite of the heavy Box Office success. dollar franchise, which is being eyed as a starring vehicle for Dwayne Much to its dismay, ‘Batman v Superman’ received just 27 percent on Rotten Johnson and Jason Statham. Chris Morgan, who has shepherded the Tomatoes, which can arguably be the most divisive comic book movie of our script chores since 2006’s ‘Toyko Drift’, is now writing the spinoff. time. The story will focus on Luke Hobbs, the Diplomatic Security Now, according to a report, even the Batman himself, Ben Affleck, agreed to Alesha Dixon Service agent played by Johnson, and Deckard Shaw, an assassin the harsh criticism the movie received. character who was one of the primary bad guys in the franchise During an interview, Affleck, who portrayed the iconic Dark Knight in the October 7, 1978 before being redeemed and joining the motley crew of antiheroes Warner Bros. superhero flick, revealed that he thinks such criticisms are “fair”. that make up the roll call. (TOI) “I can understand people saying (Batman V Superman) was too dark, or this was outside the tone of what I’m used to seeing with a Batman story, and I think English hip-hop artist and singer known for being a that’s a fair criticism,” he said. (TOI) member of the trio Mis-Teeq. She began to pursue a solo career in 2006, releasing singles like “Lipstick” and “Knockdown.” Thursday, September 21, 2017

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HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the island, is published from Friday to Tuesday. To be be utilized for providing fee conces- Pink Bahrain. working papers and speakers, please to a traditional Chinese image, a ‘Tree’ included, please sions for the economically underprivi- visit the Conference’s website at www. as symbol of existence and a repre- send the matter to the leged students, welfare activities for the Z SENSATION PARTY @ Z airportsarabia.com. sentation of the philosophy of life; following email ID staff and to enhance the resources of LOUNGE EVERY self-realisation, resilience and self-con- : [email protected] the school, said ISB Chairman Prince THURSDAY & FRIDAY GALA MOZART: LE CONCERT tentment. The choreography of this S Natarajan. “The Indian School Date : 21st September 2017 to D’ASTRÉE show is inspired by the painting of Wu has one of the lowest fee structures in 29th December 2017 Guanzhong as well as a Chinese poetry, the Gulf and it runs on fees collected Venue : Z LOUNGE CLUB Ink Plum Blossoms. BAHRAIN from the students and the charity of Attachments area INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE community members who sponsor the EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE Party with the most entertaining DJs in education of the needy and financially town! Z SENSATION NIGHT every MEPEC 2017 weaker children.” THURSDAY AND FRIDAY come Date: October 9-11 The first prizewinner of the Mega rock with us and experience Z-Lounge Venue: Bahrain International Raffle Draw to be held on October dance floor on fire. Party hard all night Convention and Exhibition 13, will take home a Zayani Motors long with DJ Guy & DJ Peejay MC Centre. sponsored Mitsubishi car. Entry Pega ; a range of music played to fulfil fee for the Mega Fair will be BD2. the ultimate partying concept. The Middle East’s definitive event The overall conduct of the fair will Date: 19 October 2017, 7:00pm Free Entry for Ladies & Couples Venue: Bahrain National Theatre for process engineers, MEPEC, comes be coordinated by General Convener Happy Hour til 11pm to Bahrain with an exciting lineup of Mohammed Malim. Food stalls indus- If Baroque music is the expression of the “theatre of passion”, then what over 103 expert speakers and modera- trial exhibitions and many more events OKTOBERFEST RETURNS tors, high-level dignitaries, CEO’s and are planned in the school carnival. about Mozart’s operas? TO THE GULF HOTEL Do you want something tragic? Listen process-engineering professionals. Date : 12th October 2017 to 13th to Pamina sing “Ach ich fühl’s”. The 4th edition of the Middle East FRIDAY BRUNCH October 2017 Process Engineering Conference, Date: Fridays 12:30 pm to Something charming? “La ci darem la Venue : The Gulf Hotel Bahrain MEPEC 2017, takes place from October 3:30 pm mano” by Don Giovanni and Zerlina. Convention & Spa 9 to 11th at the Bahrain International Venue: Bahrain Bay Kitchen Something ill-fated? “Fuor del mar” by Convention and Exhibition Centre. International Idomeneo. German festival Oktoberfest returns Something mocking? “Non più andrai The event under the patronage of HRH

Date: 16-18 October 2017 to the Gulf Hotel Bahrain for another farfallone amoroso” by Figaro. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, The known lavish culinary offer- Venue: Bahrain International year of fun and festivities! Guests will And what about the ensembles which Prime Minister of the Kingdom of ings, including five unique food sta- Bahrain, will host an exciting lineup of Exhibition & Convention Centre be treated to a delicious authentic buf- the brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus puts tions serving Arabic, Western, Indian, fet and live music from Lasterbacher to music better than anyone else? industry initiatives and thought-pro- Japanese and Chinese delicacies. Shisha Musikanten Band, who have been voking content where industry leaders Under the patronage of His Majesty is also available on the restaurant ter- flown in specially from Germany for Gala Mozart presented by Le Concert will engage in technical conversations King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, race during brunch hours. the celebrations! For Reservation d’Astrée, started off their tour at the the to find solutions to current challenges Clarion Events is proud to present facing the process engineering in the BIDEC – the Bahrain International 17713000. Paris-based Champs-Elysees Theatre SATURDAY BRUNCH on 13 October 2017, and are cur- region. Defence Exhibition & Conference, Date: Saturdays 12:30 pm to EGYPTIAN BRUNCH rently preparing for their upcoming MEPEC’s technical sessions will fea- taking place 16-18 October 2017 at 3:30 pm ture four main topics - Process Design Bahrain International Exhibition Date: Every Friday performance which will be held at the Venue: Bahrain Bay Kitchen and Development, Process Excellence, & Convention Centre. The inaugu- Venue: Neyran Restaurant Bahrain National Theatre. The evening International carries the beauty of Mozart’s interna- Sustainability and Downstream ral BIDEC is fully supported by the Integration for Value Creation. The Bahrain Defence Force, and presents With the look of an idyllic and charm- tional music, which reflects the depth Offering wide selection of Arabic of human emotion. The orchestra program focuses on key priorities for a brand new opportunity for exhibi- ing rustic décor that gives it an authen- the region, whilst bringing synergy tors to showcase the latest technology, favorites such as lamb Ouzi, cold tic Egyptian brunch Neyran Restaurant leader, Ms. Emmanuel Haïm, presents mezzes and much more. It’s just the us with two exceptional singers and his and collaboration between industries. equipment and hardware across land, offers a creative harmony of Egyptian There will be 48 technical presenta- sea and air. Bahrain Defence Force are perfect offer for you and your fam- style. musical band “Le Concert d’Astrée”, ily. End your Saturday fun with a tasty an extraordinary concert celebrating tions delivered by leading regional and currently upgrading their capabilities The restaurant combines the vast international key players including and systems; make sure you are a part shisha on the terrace. diversity of the Egyptian culture and Mozart in a joyful and beautiful way. Le Concert d’Astrée, one of the fin- SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Shell, BAPCO, of this unique new event in the Middle heritage with a vibrant and innovative Tasnee, Honeywell, Sadara Chemical East. WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY approach. est bands of Baroque music, started Date: Wednesday, October 25th with the support of the municipal- Company, King Fahd University of Friday brunch opening time is 13:00 Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), ISB MEGA FAIR AND FOOD from 7pm until 16:00. The restaurant is located at ity of the French city of Lille and the Venue: Four Seasons French Ministry of Culture, and offers Rexa Inc, AspenTech, ExxonMobil FESTIVAL the lobby level; for inquiry and reserva- Chemical amongst many others. tion please call 17584400 its performances in the most promi- Fall into Winter Blue Moon Lounge nent theaters and international music AIRPORTS ARABIA CONFERENCE Tasting Series. Join us on a once a AIRPORTS ARABIA CONFERENCE festivals. month whistle-stop tour visiting some Date: October 10-11 Date: October 10-11 Venue: ART Rotana Hotel of the world’s greatest regions for pro- Venue: ART Rotana Hotel LUMINESCENT AND XIN XIANG: duction. Tastings to emphasize the PASSOVERDANCE Under the patronage of Minister importance of place as it is expressed Under the patronage of Minister Date: 5 October 2017, 8:00pm through the clarity of great bottles and Venue: Cultural Hall of Transportation and of Transportation and Telecommunications Engineer Kamal superlative winemaking. This one hour Telecommunications Engineer Kamal Ahmed, the Organising Committee of long tasting seminar, starting at 7pm, Passoverdance, which its show will Ahmed, the Organising Committee of the 2nd Airports Arabia Conference will feature four wines for you to taste coincide with the Chinese Cultural the 2nd Airports Arabia Conference held its meetings under the chairman- and discuss in an educational yet infor- days, is a Hong Kong dance organi- held its meetings under the chairman- ship of Dheya Tawfiqi to follow up on Date: October 12 &13 mal setting in our beautiful Blue Moon sation dedicated to fostering and ship of Dheya Tawfiqi to follow up on the technical and organisational mat- Venue: Isa Town campus Lounge. developing dance in Hong Kong. the technical and organisational mat- ters of the conference which will be The modern dance programme is a ters of the conference which will be held from 10 to 11 October 2017 at the The Indian School Bahrain is gearing LANSON CHAMPAGNE DINNER double-bill, consisting of two dance held from 10 to 11 October 2017 at the ART Rotana Hotel in Amwaj Islands. up for ISB Mega Fair and Food Festival Date: Wednesday, October 11th ART Rotana Hotel in Amwaj Islands. pieces: Luminescent and Xin Xiang. 2017, which will be held on October from 7:00 pm Airports Arabia Conference is expect- Luminescent is about the beauty of Airports Arabia Conference is expect- 12 and 13 in the Isa Town campus of Venue: re/ Asian Cuisine ed to feature presentations of over 25 companionship, while the concept the school. The main attractions of the ed to feature presentations of over 25 papers from all over the world. Besides behind Xin Xiang is related to a tra- papers from all over the world. Besides event are the musical programmes led An artfully prepared five course menu the papers presented by regional coun- ditional Chinese image. Luminescent the papers presented by regional coun- by Indian playback singer and music paired to five different selections from tries including Bahrain, UAE and Saudi describes the acquaintance of a group tries including Bahrain, UAE and Saudi composer Nakash Aziz on the first Champagne Lanson. Celebrate the ver- Arabia, the conference will also present of young people which develops into a Arabia, the conference will also present day (October 12) and popular singers satility of Champagne by exploring its papers from international countries lasting friendship through trust, share, papers from international countries Sreenivas, Jyotsna and Vishnu Raj on natural affinity for South-East Asian such as Brazil, UK, France, Turkey listen and support, willing to give and such as Brazil, UK, France, Turkey the second day of the Mega Fair. cuisine. BHD 2 from each ticket sold ,Germany as well as others . ready to take from each other. The ,Germany as well as others . “The funds generated from the Fair will for this special dinner will go to Think For more details about conferences, concept behind Xin Xiang is related Saturday October 7, 2017 Classifieds 17 Reaching the right audience [email protected] Bahrain best classifieds www.newsofbahrain 17879896 38444684

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A victim of the municipal daycare centre is admitted to hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State Moscow as the bus travelled from “People inside the bus were 21crowded bus was sliced Kazakhstan to Moscow. sleeping, there were around Rio De Janeiro modest quarter of Janauba, Ain two by a speeding People onboard were 50 of them. The driver Brazilian nursery school a city of 70,000 about 600 train after stalling on a level woken by the terrified driver shouted and 34 people ran The Navy’s stealth frigate INS Aguard burned four kilometres (370 miles) north crossing, killing at least 21 at around 3.30am, and out of the bus to push it. They Trishul foiled a piracy attempt toddlers and their teacher of Belo Horizonte city. people, including three dozens of people attempted survived. against an Indian bulk carrier to death after spraying them Janauba’s mayor decreed children. to move it. “Those who remained in in the Gulf of Aden. with alcohol and setting seven days of mourning. The horrifying smash saw Then a railway crossing the bus died. It got literally them alight Thursday in an “This morning, four part of the vehicle dragged attendant at Pokrov station torn apart,” said Rita Quake strikes off attack which horrified the children and a teacher burned 200ft along the track, and shouted: “A train, a train.....” Shlyakhtina. eastern Japan nation. to death when a guard at harrowing video of the He sounded an emergency Alexander Kiryukhin, Dozens of people were the nursery school sprayed aftermath shows bodies and alarm and the express train head of Health Department An earthquake measuring also hurt in the blaze while alcohol on the victims and belongings surrounding the from St Petersburg to Nizhny of Vladimir region, said: “The 6.3 struck off the eastern the guard, who was reported his own body before setting wreckage. Novgorod slowed but not latest report is that 19 people coast of Japan but, there to be mentally ill, died after them alight,” the prosecutor It has emerged that the bus enough to avoid appalling were killed in the crash, 34 were no immediate reports succumbing to his own burn of Minas Gerais state, in the driver pleaded with men on carnage. people survived. of casualties or damage. injuries. country’s southeast, said in a board to help push it after The regional governor’s “The survivors are The tragedy occurred in a statement. (AFP) it became stuck, but did not press secretary said the bus currently in a temporary UN fears further order passengers to evacuate. was going around a traffic shelter, they are getting exodus of Rohingya The tragedy happened in jam when it arrived at the food and psychological help. The United Nations braced the Vladimir region of Russia railroad crossing and stalled. (mirror.co.uk) for a possible “further exodus” of Muslim Rohingya NKorea plans to test missile refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh. it thinks can reach US coast Meteor flashes across the sky over China Moscow news agency reported. Mexico City buildings at orth Korea is preparing “They are preparing for Beijing the sky for around five seconds. to test a long-range new tests of a long-range esidents observing the full Various clips on the Chinese risk of being demolished Nmissile which it believes can missile. They even gave us moon in China yesterday social media, including one Between 800 and 1,000 reach the west coast of the mathematical calculations wereR stunned to see three posted by Sina, show one buildings in Mexico City sus- United States, according to that they believe prove that meteors exploding in the night meteor turning into a great tained structural damage a Russian lawmaker who has their missile can hit the west sky. ball of fire as it quickly moved from a 7.1-magnitude earth- just returned from a visit to coast of the United States,” The giant fireballs were across the sky. quake that struck central Pyongyang. Morozov said on Friday, said to flash across the sky A worker at the Desti Youth Mexico in mid-September. Anton Morozov, a member according to RIA. over Shangri-La County in Park Hostel in Shangri-La said For more, catch us of the Russian lower house “As far as we understand, Yunnan Province, south-west he and many guests at the online at: of parliament’s international they intend to launch one China. hostel saw the burning rocks affairs committee, and two more long-range missile An eyewitness told last night at around 8pm. www.newsofbahrain.com other Russian lawmakers in the near future. And in MailOnline that two of the He said everyone was amazed /nobonline visited Pyongyang on general, their mood is rather The huge meteor in night sky meteors were small and one when the fireballs appeared in /newsofbahrain October 2-6, Russia’s RIA belligerent.“ (Reuters) over China was large. Together, they lit up the sky. (daily mail) 20 Saturday, October 7, 2017 Trump ‘might abandon Iran nuclear deal’

Officials say President Donald Trump is expected to announce that the 2015 deal to curb Iran’s nuclear programme is no longer in the U.S. national interest, a move which could endanger the landmark accord TURKMENISTAN TURKEY Caspian Sea U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump with senior military leaders and spouses after a briefing in the State Dining Room of the White House Key facilities Bonab Washington Supporters say its collapse impossible.” Nuclear Tehran power plant Karaj resident Donald Trump could trigger a regional arms race French President Emmanuel Parchin is expected to announce and worsen Middle East tensions, Macron said last month there Uranium Fordow Psoon that he will decertify the while opponents say it went too was no alternative to the nuclear enrichment Natanz IRAN Arak landmark international deal to far in easing sanctions without accord, formally known as the Uranium Anarak curb Iran’s nuclear program, a requiring that Iran end its nuclear Joint Comprehensive Plan of conversion Isfahan Saghand senior administration official program permanently. Action (JCPOA). and fuel said on Thursday, in a step that Iranian authorities have A senior Iranian diplomat told fabrication Ardakan AFGHANISTAN IRAQ potentially could cause the 2015 repeatedly said Tehran would not Reuters on Thursday the end Research Darkhovin (planned) accord to unravel. be the first to violate the accord, result of Trump’s expected move PAKISTAN The official, speaking on under which Iran agreed to restrict would be to isolate the United Military site Shiraz condition of anonymity, said its nuclear program in return States since the Europeans would Uranium The Gulf Bushehr Gachin Trump is also expected to roll out for lifting most international continue to support it. mine / mill KUWAIT 200km a broader U.S. strategy on Iran that sanctions that had crippled its “Many foreign investors told Storage SAUDI ARABIA 120 miles would be more confrontational. economy. us that they will not be scared The Trump administration If Trump declines to certify away from Iran’s market if Trump MAIN POINTS OF 2015 NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN has frequently criticized Iran’s Iran’s compliance, U.S. de-certifies the deal,” the diplomat Uranium centrifuges: Limit of no Plutonium production: Heavy conduct in the Middle East. congressional leaders would said. more than 5,060 of oldest and least water reactor at Arak redesigned so Trump, who has called the pact have 60 days to decide whether Trump has long criticized the efficient type installed at Natanz for it cannot produce weapons-grade an “embarrassment” and “the to reimpose sanctions on Tehran pact, a signature foreign policy 10 years. Previously, Iran had over plutonium. Spent fuel shipped abroad worst deal ever negotiated,” has suspended under the agreement. achievement of his Democratic 19,000 centrifuges used for enriching and no other heavy water reactor been weighing whether it serves Whether Congress would be predecessor Barack Obama. uranium. Fordow limited to 1,044 built for 15 years U.S. security interests as he faces willing to reimpose sanctions is The administration was centrifuges, with no enrichment Covert activity: No reference to an Oct. 15 deadline for certifying far from clear. While Republicans, considering Oct. 12 for Trump permitted for 15 years military sites such as Parchin, but that Iran is complying with its and some Democrats, opposed the to give a speech on Iran but no Uranium stockpile: Reduced by agreement allows for continuous terms. deal when it was approved in 2015, final decision had been made, an 98 percent to 300kg for 15 years. IAEA inspection of nuclear facilities “We must not allow Iran ... there is little obvious appetite in official said previously. Enrichment kept at 3.67 percent – and material, declared or otherwise. to obtain nuclear weapons,” Congress for dealing with the Iran Israeli Prime Minister way lower than 90 percent level Iran expected to comply with any Trump said during a meeting issue now. Benjamin Netanyahu, a close needed to produce nuclear weapons access request in 24 days with military leaders at the White The prospect that Washington ally of Trump, last month said Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) © GRAPHIC NEWS House on Thursday, adding: could renege on the pact, which that unless provisions in the “The Iranian regime supports was signed by the United States, accord removing restrictions terrorism and exports violence, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, on Iran’s nuclear program over Iran warns deal “not renegotiable” bloodshed and chaos across the China, the European Union and time are eliminated, it should be Tehran head of the Atomic Energy Organization Middle East. That is why we must Iran, has worried some of the U.S. canceled. ran’s atomic chief said on Thursday of Iran, in the Italian capital of Rome. put an end to Iran’s continued allies that helped negotiate it. “Fix it, or nix it,” Netanyahu that the nuclear deal reached between “Some want the JCPOA to be aggression and nuclear ambitions. “We, the Europeans, we have said in a speech at the U.N. General IranI and the world powers in 2015 is not renegotiated in technical dimensions, They have not lived up to the hammered this: the agreement Assembly annual gathering of renegotiable, Press TV reported. but it is not renegotiable,” Salehi added, spirit of their agreement.” is working,” said a European world leaders on Sept. 19. “We have emphasized repeatedly that referring to U.S. administration officials’ Asked about his decision on diplomat who asked to remain Many of Trump’s fellow the nuclear deal (known as JCPOA) is insistence on renegotiating Iran’s whether to certify the landmark anonymous. “We as Europeans, Republicans who control Congress not renegotiable,” said Ali Akbar Salehi, nuclear deal or quitting it. (Xinhua) deal, Trump said: “You’ll be have repeated ... it’s impossible to also have been critical of the deal. hearing about Iran very shortly.” reopen the agreement. Period. It’s (Reuters) Links with terrorists not same as support: Pakistan Washington groups is a normal activity Ghafoor’s comments come president (Donald Trump) senior Pakistani general for any intelligence agency, after U.S. Defense Secretary is prepared to take whatever acknowledged the but stressed that the state James Mattis and Chairman of steps are necessary,” Mattis Aexistence of links between the does not support any terror the Joint Chiefs of Staff General told members of the House country’s intelligence agency, group. Joseph Dunford both criticized Armed Services Committee the Inter-Services Intelligence “There is a difference Pakistan for not doing enough during a hearing on (ISI) and militant groups between links and support. against terror groups operating Tuesday. operating in the country on Name an intelligence agency on its soil. In a different hearing in the Thursday. of any country that doesn’t “We need to try one more Senate, the top U.S. military Pakistan army spokesperson have links with such groups,” time to make this strategy officer charged that Pakistan’s Major General Asif Ghafoor Ghafoor said during a press work with them, by, with spy agency, ISI, maintained Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, director general of Inter Services Public said on Thursday that conference at the Army and through the Pakistanis, ties with militant groups. Relations, at a news conference in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (file photo) maintaining links with militant Headquarters in Rawalpindi. and if our best efforts fail, the (voanews) SPORTS Saturday, October 7, 2017 21 I’m the best Rushikesh to face Zaidan in the world

A group photo of the participants

Aidan Payne/DTNN with the winner being the first to (First Round): Mohnish Bhadra [email protected] win four games in a single set, the bt Ahmed Al Dawood 6-0, Norrie semi-finalists are Hashim Al Toobli Akhtar bt Rashid Al Thawadi 6-1. Manama who will play Salma Fares and 8 Years and Under: (quarter finals): ushikesh Sunil will face off Haider Al Fareed takes on Hussain Hashim Al Toobli bt Abdulrazzaq Al with Hajar Zaidan into today’s Jalil with both matches at 5pm Henabi 4-2, Salma Fares w/o Talal 10R years and under final using the today. Sayed, Haider Al Fareed bt Abdul International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tournament Director and BTF Rahman Al Doseri 4-1, Hussain Jalil Chris Eubank Jr (file pic) approved green balls at 5.30pm in the coach Essam Abdul A’al said this bt Reda Hassan 4-0. two-day Bahrain Tennis Federation tournament is an International (Round of 16): Hashim Al Toobli London on 14 October. (BTF) Unisex Junior Tennis Tennis Federation approved format bt Noof Khalid 4-3, Abdulrazzaq Al ritain’s Chris Eubank Jr says he Eubank has won 25 of his 26 fights, Championships at its courts at the under the Junior Tennis Initiative to Henabi bt Abdul Aziz Betari 4-2, is the “best super-middleweight his only defeat a controversial split- Polytechnic University in Isa Town. discover, identify and develop future Tala Sayed bt Abdullah Al Sadah 4-0, Bin the world” and will prove it by decision loss to compatriot Billy Joe In the quarter final round, talent with a view to competing Salma Fares bt Salman Mohammed winning the World Boxing Super Saunders at middleweight in 2014. Rushikesh defeated Qassim Fareed in regional and international 4-2, Abdul Rahman Al Doseri bt Saud Series. Yildirim, who has won all 16 of 6-0 games over one set and then won competition in the future. It was also Akhtar 4-1, Haider Al Fareed bt Noah Eubank, 28, fights Turkey’s Avni his professional bouts, said: “I’m very his semi-final 6-0 against Mohnish good too see the participation of six Lavaud 4-3, Reda Hassan w/o Ahmed Yildirim, 26, in the quarter-finals in happy that all of my crowd is here Bhadra. players from across the causeway Sayed, Hussain Jalil bt Gharam Al Stuttgart, Germany today. and I believe this will turn into hell Hajar meanwhile, advanced to the from Saudi Arabia.” Khayat 4-1. “There is no way he can beat me,” for him. final thanks to a 6-4 win over Vyom (First Round): Noof Khalid bt said Eubank. “This is the platform I’m “I hope I can make my public and Gupta in the quarter final and then Other results: Nasser Mohammed 4-1, Salman going to use to show my skills.” my country proud.” a semi-final 6-0 victory over Noorie 10 Years and Under: (quarter Mohammed bt Ali Al Ahmed 4-3, The winner will face a semi against Yildirim weighed in on the 12st Akhtar. finals): Noorie Akhtar bt Ali Al Noah Lavaud bt Laith Akhtar 4-1, WBA champion George Groves or limit and Eubank Jr at 11st 13lbs. In the 8 years and under played Khamees 6-3, Mohnish Bhadra w/o Haneen Saleh bt Gharam Al Khayat fellow Briton Jamie Cox, who meet (BBC) with the red ball, on a mini court Madison Morecel. 4-3. Ben Stokes Ashes Umpires Training course today Bahrain-Merida coach lectures participation delayed on specific elements DT News Network Manama ahrain Merida Cycling Team Director and BCoach Vladimir Miholjevic has delivered a lecture on the specific elements of cycling training and general rules in the daily diet at the Media Ben Stokes (file pic) Lounge of the Bahrain National Stadium. London for their conduct. Participants in a previous course It was attended by many he England and Wales The trio were part of the cyclists from Bahrain and Cricket Board has night out in Bristol, but the DT News Network Al Hawaj, Arbitration and presentation of video, photos outside the Kingdom. confirmedT that Ben Stokes will reprimands are not connected Manama tournament management and practical exercises. Miholjevic providing not travel to Australia with the to the Stokes incident, for he Bahrain Tennis Club from the International Tennis At the end of the course, explanation of all specific rest of the Ashes squad “at this which batsman Alex Hales (BTC) will organise its Federation (ITF). certificates will be presented elements in cycling training stage”. volunteered to help police with SecondT Umpire and Line The course will be attended to all participants. such as resistance, TT rhythm, Stokes was arrested on their investigation. Umpire Course today at its by nearly 40 participants from To encourage the highest power training, the max suspicion of actual bodily harm All-rounder Stokes was premises in Juffair. the Ministry of Education, six number of applicants, the explosive power training and after an incident outside a arrested on a night out that This is part of the BTC members of the BTC board club’s board of directors change of the rhythm in the Bristol nightclub in September. followed England’s victory over initiative and club policy and trainers of the Bahrain has decided that the course climb, covering at the same He has still been awarded West Indies in the third one- to train and develop tennis Tennis Federation (BTF), will be free and free of time the specific rules in the a central contract, while pace day international. referees and inform them as well as trainers, staff and charge to any of the current daily cyclist diet, including bowler Steven Finn has been Stokes and Hales were left of everything new in members of the BTC. tennis referees, coaches, examples of the daily energy added to the tour party. out of the fourth ODI, but the the tennis laws and held It will start at 9am BTC members, teachers and consumption calculation for Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball 26-year-old was still named under the supervision of and continue until 1pm anyone interested in tennis cyclists on the base of the test and Liam Plunkett have each in the original Ashes squad. international referee, Ahmed and includes, theory and arbitration. and proportional dosage of the been given written warnings (BBC) nutrients. 22 Saturday, October 7, 2017 SPORTS Dubai Destroyers

Aidan Payne /DTNN lift T20 trophy [email protected]

Manama ubai Destroyers won all Dseven of its matches to defeat Emirates Hurricane by HH Shaikh Khalid and other officials during the final match 48 runs in the final to win the first-ever Arabian Cricket Carnival T20 2017 ten-day event which concluded last night at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa. Batting first, Dubai Destroyers scored 169 for five in its 20 overs with Kolsawala (62) being the main scorer, while Sushi Khatri with three wickets Action from the match Highlight from the Arabian Cricket Carnival final match was the best of the Emirates Hurricane bowlers. semi-final, Dubai Destroyers wickets for Dubai Destroyers. by Bahrain Cricket Centre final match. the supporting companies. In reply, Emirates booked its place in the final Dubai Destroyers reached and KHK MMA Bahrain Around 3,000 cricket Six teams of 12 players Hurricane finished well short after a comfortable six-wicket the target and final in scoring under the patronage of HH enthusiasts were in from the GCC had competing of the target and could only victory over Oman Avengers. 177 for four in 19 overs thanks Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad attendance to witness in a round-robin format with manage 121 for nine in 20 Batting first, Oman to fine knocks by Haseeb Al Khalifa, First Deputy the final, along with four international players overs, with Kapil Yadav (46) Avengers posted a decent Amjad (66) and Usman Saeed President of the Supreme ambassadors and diplomats per team allowed, with the top scoring and Abdullah score of 175 for seven in 20 (48) with Rajesh Kumar Council for Youth and Sports from the countries of the top four advancing through Azhar picking up three overs with Raja Shakeel (46) claiming three wickets for and Honorary President of the participating players, a star- to the knockout stage with wickets. top scoring and Narendra Oman Avengers. Bahrain Sports Federation for studded cast of Bollywood the semi-finals, followed by Earlier in the second Kumar picking up four The event was organised Disabilities, who attended the stars and representatives of yesterday’s final. Markram, Elgar hit tons as SA leads Karunaratne ton helps ean Elgar and Aiden DMarkram, South Africa’s opening batsmen, hit centuries to Sri Lanka build steadily lead a dominating display by the home team in the second and imuth Karunaratne’s unbeaten 133 - final Test against Bangladesh at an innings defined by its smoothness Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. Dand control - ensured Sri Lanka’s first South Africa ended the first day brush with day-night Test cricket was a on 428 for 3 with Elgar making success. They moved to 254 for 3 by stumps, 113 while Markram hit 143. At after debutant Sadeera Samarawickrama stumps on Friday, Hashim Amla contributed a delectable 38, and Dinesh was batting on 89, in sight of his Chandimal progressed to the verge of second century of the series, while another cautious half-century. Earlier in Faf du Plessis, the South African the day, Kaushal Silva had hung around for captain, was on 62 not out. 27 off 71 balls as well. Markram’s maiden Test Pakistan had got themselves in the century came in his second game, match soon after the tea break, when eight days after he was run out Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis fell for 97 in his debut innings during in quick succession. Though they had Sri the first match in Potchefstroom. Dean Elger celebrates (file pic) Lanka 136 for 3 at one stage, no further The batsman, who turned 23 on wickets would come in the second half Wednesday, admitted there was Test, Mushfiqur Rahim won But although the pitch had of the day. Their frustrations were Dimuth Karunaratne (file pic) “a bit of extra focus in the 90s”. the toss again, and sent South more pace and bounce than in the compounded in the last half an hour when varying rates around him, Karunaratne However, he got to his century in Africa in to bat again, only for previous match, it also contributed Mohammad Amir pulled up in the middle was Sri Lanka’s day one metronome. style, with back to back fours off his bowlers to be punished by to a faster scoring rate as the ball of 88th over and left the field clutching his Samarawickrama produced a boundary- Rubel Hossain. An over-pitched a massive opening partnership. came on to the bat better. Elgar thigh, prompting concerns over the state of filled cameo; Chandimal and Kaushal delivery was punched square The major difference was that and Markram’s partnership of 243 his hamstring. Sarfraz Ahmed also burned stonewalled, almost becoming completely on the off-side for four to take Bangladesh reshuffled its bowling exceeded the 196 they put on to their two reviews trying to dismiss the inert at times. Karunaratne, however, Markram to 97 and he hooked the attack, retaining only Mustafizur set up South Africa’s 333-run win irritating Chandimal. progressed evenly, never getting pinned next ball for another boundary. Rahman among the front-line in the opening match. (www.icc- Though the quicks gleaned good down, never pressing the attack for long. “Fortunately I hit the gaps and bowlers. cricket.com) movement with the new pink balls, it was (espncricinfo) the outfield was nice and quick,” Markram said, though, that he Yasir Shah who was the most menacing he said. “It hasn’t hit home yet but was less surprised by being asked bowler, getting faster and faster turn off the I am very happy to have got there, to bat than in the first Test. “There BRIEF SCORE Dubai pitch through the day. He bowled BRIEF SCORE especially after what happened was a bit more in the wicket and Stumps South Africa 428 for 3 29.3 overs and returned figures of 2 for last week.” although the scoring rate doesn’t (Markram 143, Elgar 113, Amla 89*, 90. Amir was the other bowler to make a Stumps Sri Lanka 254 for 3 (Karunaratne In what was almost an action show it, they were at us quite a Subhashis 2-85) v Bangladesh breakthrough - his first in the series. 133*, Chandimal 49*, Yasir 2-90) v Pakistan replay of the first day of the first bit,” he offered. While other batsmen advanced at 22 Saturday, October 7, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Saturday, October 7, 2017 23 Cilic delighted Dubai Destroyers Nadal to meet with run to Semis China Open

Aidan Payne /DTNN lift T20 trophy Dimitrov in semis Marin Cilic (file pic) [email protected] Beijing Tomorrow will be a tough one, for sure. afael Nadal will look to get the He’s playing well. He had a good victory Tokyo Manama Rbetter of a player hoping to join today. Let’s see. I going to try to play my op seed Marin Cilic continued his quest for an ubai Destroyers won all him at next month’s Nitto ATP best. I hope to be ready for it.” T18th tour-level title yesterday when he reached Dseven of its matches to Finals, Grigor Dimitrov, today in Top seed Nadal, who is bidding to the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships defeat Emirates Hurricane by HH Shaikh Khalid and other officials during the final match the China Open semi-finals. become year-end No. 1 for the fourth time, 2017 semi-finals, a win that boosts his chances of 48 runs in the final to win Nadal leads Dimitrov knocked out sixth-seeded American John qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals. the first-ever Arabian Cricket 8-1 in their FedEx ATP Isner 6-4, 7-6(0) to improve to a 23-5 mark Cilic was in devastating form, breaking Ryan Carnival T20 2017 ten-day Head2Head series. at the ATP World Tour 500 tournament Harrison’s serve five times in a 6-2, 6-0 victory event which concluded last “He is a player that I in China. over 53 minutes. The Croatian struck 11 aces and night at the Bahrain National really like, a good friend Nadal broke Isner’s serve at 5-4 in the lost just one of his first service points (20/21). He Stadium in Riffa. on the Tour,” said first set, then recovered from 15/40 in also reached last year’s Tokyo semi-finals. Batting first, Dubai Nadal. “He’s a great the second game of the second set before “It was definitely the best match for me this week, Destroyers scored 169 for guy. I think Grigor is sweeping through the tie-break. The everything was functioning well from the beginning five in its 20 overs with a player always with a Spanish superstar is now an ATP World to the end,” said Cilic. “I was serving exceptionally Kolsawala (62) being the great attitude, with a Tour-best 59-9 (32-7 on hard courts) in well, I played aggressively and was able to return main scorer, while Sushi positive character. 2017 and continues his quest for a 75th his serve. To play like this is a big boost for my Khatri with three wickets Action from the match Highlight from the Arabian Cricket Carnival final match I’m happy for him tour-level crown. confidence, something I was focusing on.” was the best of the Emirates that he’s having “I think I played a solid match,” said The victory sees Cilic rise up one spot to No. Hurricane bowlers. semi-final, Dubai Destroyers wickets for Dubai Destroyers. by Bahrain Cricket Centre final match. the supporting companies. a good year. Nadal. “I played very well, changing good 6 in the Emirates ATP Race To London on 3,075 In reply, Emirates booked its place in the final Dubai Destroyers reached and KHK MMA Bahrain Around 3,000 cricket Six teams of 12 players directions… I think on return I did well. points, 200 points fifth-placed Bulgarian Grigor Hurricane finished well short after a comfortable six-wicket the target and final in scoring under the patronage of HH enthusiasts were in from the GCC had competing It’s an important victory for me, of course, Dimitrov, who advanced to the China Open semi- of the target and could only victory over Oman Avengers. 177 for four in 19 overs thanks Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad attendance to witness in a round-robin format with against a player that arrived here playing finals on Friday. manage 121 for nine in 20 Batting first, Oman to fine knocks by Haseeb Al Khalifa, First Deputy the final, along with four international players so well, winning two great matches. For Cilic is attempting to qualify for the Nitto ATP overs, with Kapil Yadav (46) Avengers posted a decent Amjad (66) and Usman Saeed President of the Supreme ambassadors and diplomats per team allowed, with the me it’s an important one and I’m very Finals for the third time (also 2014, 2016) and top scoring and Abdullah score of 175 for seven in 20 (48) with Rajesh Kumar Council for Youth and Sports from the countries of the top four advancing through happy.” is now 36-15 on the season, which includes one Azhar picking up three overs with Raja Shakeel (46) claiming three wickets for and Honorary President of the participating players, a star- to the knockout stage with Earlier in the day, Dimitrov further ATP World Tour title in Istanbul from three finals wickets. top scoring and Narendra Oman Avengers. Bahrain Sports Federation for studded cast of Bollywood the semi-finals, followed by strengthened his bid for a spot at the (London-Queen’s Club and Wimbledon). Earlier in the second Kumar picking up four The event was organised Disabilities, who attended the stars and representatives of yesterday’s final. Nitto ATP Finals - to be held at The O2 He will next face France’s Adrian Mannarino, in London from 12-19 November - by who avenged his Antalya Open final loss to Yuichi advancing to the Beijing semi-finals. Sugita by beating the Japanese player 6-2, 6-4 for Dimitrov improved to 38-15 on his 27th match win of the year. (atpworldtour) Markram, Elgar hit tons as SA leads Karunaratne ton helps the season after he defeated fifth seed ean Elgar and Aiden Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain 7-6(5), DMarkram, South Africa’s 4-6, 6-2 in the quarter-finals over two Zverev qualifies for opening batsmen, hit centuries to Sri Lanka build steadily hours and 29 minutes. The victory gives lead a dominating display by the Dimitrov 90 points in Emirates ATP Race home team in the second and imuth Karunaratne’s unbeaten 133 - To London, but the Bulgarian remains in Nitto ATP finals final Test against Bangladesh at Dan innings defined by its smoothness fifth position 440 points behind Austrian Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. and control - ensured Sri Lanka’s first Rafael Nadal (file pic) Dominic Thiem. (atpworldtour) South Africa ended the first day brush with day-night Test cricket was a on 428 for 3 with Elgar making success. They moved to 254 for 3 by stumps, 113 while Markram hit 143. At after debutant Sadeera Samarawickrama stumps on Friday, Hashim Amla contributed a delectable 38, and Dinesh Ostapenko powers into semi-finals was batting on 89, in sight of his Chandimal progressed to the verge of second century of the series, while another cautious half-century. Earlier in Beijing and broke once more, but was semifinal of the year, Faf du Plessis, the South African the day, Kaushal Silva had hung around for elena Ostapenko powered her still not looking confident on her where she will face captain, was on 62 not out. 27 off 71 balls as well. way into the semifinals of the own serve, with another double- Simona Halep Alexander Zverev (file pic) Markram’s maiden Test Pakistan had got themselves in the JChina Open, beating Sorana fault allowing Cirstea to close - the woman century came in his second game, match soon after the tea break, when Cirstea 6-4, 6-4 in a match the gap. she beat in London eight days after he was run out Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis fell dominated by errors and breaks Ostapenko got the chance to the Roland lexander Zverev is set to make his debut for 97 in his debut innings during in quick succession. Though they had Sri of serve. serve out the first set, but Cirstea Garros final. Aat the Nitto ATP Finals, to be held 12-19 the first match in Potchefstroom. Dean Elger celebrates (file pic) Lanka 136 for 3 at one stage, no further “We had some really good broke once more and then held (wtatennis) November at The O2 in London. A winner of The batsman, who turned 23 on wickets would come in the second half rallies,” said the World No.8. to 15 to reduce the French Open two ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles this Wednesday, admitted there was Test, Mushfiqur Rahim won But although the pitch had of the day. Their frustrations were Dimuth Karunaratne (file pic) “Even I hit a lot of unforced champion’s lead to a single game. season, the German joins Rafael Nadal and “a bit of extra focus in the 90s”. the toss again, and sent South more pace and bounce than in the compounded in the last half an hour when varying rates around him, Karunaratne errors, still I stayed very focused The first set concluded as Roger Federer in the 2017 field, leaving five However, he got to his century in Africa in to bat again, only for previous match, it also contributed Mohammad Amir pulled up in the middle was Sri Lanka’s day one metronome. in the match and won it.” Ostapenko managed to hold in places up for grabs with six weeks to go until style, with back to back fours off his bowlers to be punished by to a faster scoring rate as the ball of 88th over and left the field clutching his Samarawickrama produced a boundary- The French Open champion spectacular style, to love. the season-ending tournament. Rubel Hossain. An over-pitched a massive opening partnership. came on to the bat better. Elgar thigh, prompting concerns over the state of filled cameo; Chandimal and Kaushal wasted little time in asserting That gave her impetus as “I think it’s great for any player to qualify for delivery was punched square The major difference was that and Markram’s partnership of 243 his hamstring. Sarfraz Ahmed also burned stonewalled, almost becoming completely herself, breaking the Romanian’s she began to overwhelm her a prestigious event that we have in London,” on the off-side for four to take Bangladesh reshuffled its bowling exceeded the 196 they put on to their two reviews trying to dismiss the inert at times. Karunaratne, however, serve within three minutes in the opponent at the start of the second said Zverev, who attended the tournament Markram to 97 and he hooked the attack, retaining only Mustafizur set up South Africa’s 333-run win irritating Chandimal. progressed evenly, never getting pinned first game of the match. set, using her groundstrokes to in 2015 to receive his ATP Star of Tomorrow next ball for another boundary. Rahman among the front-line in the opening match. (www.icc- Though the quicks gleaned good down, never pressing the attack for long. She could not immediately good effect for the first time in Award presented by Emirates. “It’s really an “Fortunately I hit the gaps and bowlers. cricket.com) movement with the new pink balls, it was (espncricinfo) back it up, though, serving the match. award for, I think, every player that shows the outfield was nice and quick,” Markram said, though, that he Yasir Shah who was the most menacing up three errors including two Cirstea hit back at a disgruntled that you’ve been one of the best players, not he said. “It hasn’t hit home yet but was less surprised by being asked bowler, getting faster and faster turn off the double-faults to allow Cirstea to Ostapenko, levelling things at 3-3, only for one or two weeks in a year, but you’ve I am very happy to have got there, to bat than in the first Test. “There BRIEF SCORE Dubai pitch through the day. He bowled BRIEF SCORE break right back; but Ostapenko but the Latvian responded with been one of the best players for the whole year. especially after what happened was a bit more in the wicket and Stumps South Africa 428 for 3 29.3 overs and returned figures of 2 for broke again with her impressive energy, breaking the Romanian’s That’s something special. That’s an amazing last week.” although the scoring rate doesn’t (Markram 143, Elgar 113, Amla 89*, 90. Amir was the other bowler to make a Stumps Sri Lanka 254 for 3 (Karunaratne forehand to take a 2-1 lead. serve and holding once more. achievement for me, and I think for all the other In what was almost an action show it, they were at us quite a Subhashis 2-85) v Bangladesh breakthrough - his first in the series. 133*, Chandimal 49*, Yasir 2-90) v Pakistan The 20-year-old did then Ostapenko then served out Jelena Ostapenko (file pic) guys, as well. (atpworldtour) replay of the first day of the first bit,” he offered. While other batsmen advanced at manage to consolidate that lead, the match to secure her seventh Nadal to meet P23 Dimitrov in semis SPORTS 2424 Saturday, October 7, 2017 Japanese Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton drives his car

Hamilton fastest amid

SuzukaSuzuka deluge Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen eventually front with a lap in the 1m 48s bracket Haas pair Romain Grosjean and Kevin ewis Hamilton put Mercedes top broke the silence for an exploration - three quarters of a second faster than Magnussen, Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas of the pile as severe rain led to an lap, but it wasn’t until Force India’s Ocon. and Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly. almostL total washout in second practice Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon Williams’ Felipe Massa and Lance Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, managed Hamilton (file pic) at Suzuka yesterday afternoon, with headed out that the first flying laps Stroll completed the top five, the to go out for two quick installation only five drivers setting timed laps and were posted, with Ocon getting the latter having saved a wild moment of laps, Toro Rosso having repaired the six electing not to run at all. best of that inter-team duel with a aquaplaning that sent him perilously extensive damage incurred in his Conditions were so bad that the 1m 49.518s, some 19 seconds off his close to the barriers on the outside of heavy crash in FP1. start of FP2 was delayed indefinitely FP1 best. Turn 1. The rain is expected to last into - and when the lights did eventually Only three other drivers posted Six drivers, meanwhile, opted to sit tomorrow, with the prospect of both go green after 45 minutes, few drivers times - among them was Hamilton, out the session entirely - Red Bull duo FP3 and qualifying being held in wet rushed to venture out. who moved Mercedes back to the Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, or mixed conditions. (formula1)

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