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The singer hogged the lime- Googoosh light for her opposition to Ira- Following the Iranian Revo- nian regime and had to even- lution in 1979, she is famously tually leave the country in the known for remaining in Teh- year 2000. ran until 2000 and not per- Googoosh, born in 1950 was forming again due to the ban also an actress. She achieved on female singers. the pinnacle of her fame and Still, her following grew. success towards the end of the Younger Iranian people have 1970s. Her overall impact and rediscovered her music via Middle East retail giant LuLu Group has further expanded its presence in the Kingdom by opening its latest hypermarket in the newly opened Atrium Mall in Saar contributions to Iranian pop bootleg recordings. yesterday. The new hypermarket, which is also seventh in the country was officially inaugurated by Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa in the made her the most iconic female Outside Iran, she has a sig- presence of Zayed Al Zayani, Commerce and Industry Minister, Jameel Humaidan, Labour Minister, Essam Khalaf, Minister of Works, Municipalities and Urban pop singer. nificant following in many oth- Planning, Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Daij, President of Crown Prince Court, Yusuffali MA, She has recorded songs in er Middle Eastern as well as Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group, LuLu Group top executives, ambassadors of India, the UK and a number of other dignitaries. “Our total investment multiple languages such as Central Asian countries, and in the Kingdom has already crossed BD125 million with seven hypermarkets and one mall. Apart from this, our state-of-the-art logistics centre spread around Persian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, has even caught the attention 400,000 square feet, and trading and distribution through the centre not only supports our retail expansion but also help in ensuring food security. Our expansion English, Spanish, Italian and of European and African me- plans are firm and we will open our new project in the Muharaq Central Market by second quarter of next year,” Mr Yusuffali said on the occasion. | See page 10 French. dia and press. New govt Snakes seized from home sworn in His Majesty wishes the new Cabinet all success Manama and congratulated them on the he new government took formation of the new govern- the Constitutional oath ment. Tbefore His Majesty King The new government He said the new government Global Volunteer Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at would assume its would assume its responsibil- 03 Day marked Sakhir Palace yesterday. responsibilities ahead ities ahead of the start of the HM the King yesterday re- of the start of the fifth fifth legislative term, during ceived HRH Prime Minister which more achievements are Strong Thai ties Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al legislative term. expected to meet the future 04 lauded Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman HIS MAJESTY national goals of Bahrain and bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown the royal ambitions of provid- Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- members of the new govern- ing citizens with respectable mander and First Deputy Prime ment to HM the King. services and achieving finan- Thirteen large snakes and 29 other reptiles were seized by the local police Minister. HM the King gave a keynote cial balance to promote the from a house in Issa, the Public Prosecution said yesterday. The man who The ceremony began with speech, in which he welcomed national economy. owned these snakes and reptiles was arrested and is being interrogated. The HRH the Premier presenting the new government members Continued on page 2 police move follows complaints by residents of the neighbourhood. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 02 His Majesty receives US Vice-Chief of Naval Operations Manama In another development, His Majesty received, at Al Sakhir is Majesty King Hamad Palace, the family of Vice Admi- bin Isa Al Khalifa, the ral Scott Stearney, Commander HSupreme Commander, of the US Naval Forces Central yesterday received, at Al Sakhir Command and Commander of Palace, Admiral William Francis US Fifth Fleet, who died a few Moran, US Vice Chief of Naval days ago. Operations. HM the King offered condo- HM the King hailed solid his- lences to the mother, wife, broth- toric relations and strong part- er, two sons and daughter of Vice nership binding Bahrain and Admiral Scott Stearney, hailing the US, lauding decades-old ties his dedicated efforts and con- which are based on trust, respect tribution to strengthening solid and joint co-operation for the relations binding Bahrain and sake of mutual goals and inter- the US, as well as their friendly ests. peoples. HM the King lauded the stead- HM the King welcomed them ily-growing relations and hailed in Bahrain, extending condolenc- defence and military ties, stress- es to all the family and friends of ing joint keenness on further late Vice Admiral Scott Stearney. developing ties. He expressed The family of Vice Admiral condolences on the death of Vice His Majesty receives family members of deceased Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Scott Stearney expressed deep- Admiral Scott Stearney, Com- His Majesty receives Admiral William Francis Moran. Command Vice Admiral Scott Stearney. est thanks to HM the King for mander of the US Naval Forces his condolences and sympathy, Central Command and Com- miral Scott Stearney for his dedi- appreciation and condolences to Chief of Naval Operations ex- al and international arenas. Re- wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain mander of US Fifth Fleet. cated contribution to strengthen- all US Fifth Fleet personnel. changed views regarding issued gional developments were also and its people further progress He paid tribute to late Vice Ad- ing joint cooperation, extending HM the King and the US Vice of mutual concern on the region- discussed. and prosperity. The new government took the constitutional oath before HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Sakhir Palace. This came as HM the King yesterday received HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. HRH the Premier presented members of the new government to HM the King. HM the King gave a keynote speech, in which he welcomed the new government members and congratulated them on the formation of the new government. Previous govt thanked Continued from page 1 He appreciated HM the King’s M the King thanked the words in praise of the government, previous government which is an impetus for giving ad- Hmembers for their sincere ditional efforts and more achieve- and honourable efforts exerted in ments. the interest of Bahrain. HRH the Premier pointed out HM the King wished the new commitment to intensify devel- government success in taking on opment efforts, affirming that responsibilities in the service of achievement is the next stage title. the homeland and citizens. He underlined that the govern- HRH the Prime Minister ment has always prioritised citi- stressed resolve to push on with zens and highly appreciated their modernisation and development honourable stances, emphasising process to translate the royal di- keenness to turn their aspirations rectives. into reality. BD 2.9 only Try out our Indian platter- Super delicious and great value for money HRH Prince Salman swears in as the First Deputy Prime Minister. HRH Prince Khalifa swears in as the Prime Minister. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 04 Strong Thai ties lauded HRH the Premier attends ceremony marking Thai National Day Manama is Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Hbin Salman Al Khalifa hailed strong bilateral relations and steadily growing cooperation binding Bahrain and Thailand. He extended congratulations to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the friendly Thai people on their country’s Nation- al Day, wishing them further pro- gress and prosperity. HRH the Premier made the statement as he attended yes- terday a ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza marking the Thai National Day. Thai Ambassador to the King- dom of Bahrain Thanis Na Song- khla hosted the ceremony, which was attended by senior officials, HRH the Premier with Mr Thanis Na Songkhla along with a group of children in traditional HRH the Premier being received at the ceremony venue. ambassadors accredited to Bah- Thai dress at the ceremony. rain, journalists, media figures and invitees. of cooperation between Bahrain cooperation in various sectors, to Prayut Chan-o-cha to Bahrain Kingdom of Bahrain, expressing ening joint cooperation. HRH the Premier stressed his and Thailand in all fields, which consolidate joint partnership and last year, hailing the outstanding respect and appreciation of their He reiterated his country’s keenness on attending the cer- reflects outstanding bilateral re- meet shared aspirations between results which consolidated bilat- dedicated efforts.