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Fanning, Jolie reunite for ‘Maleficent 2’ 17 SHOW NEWS OF BAHRAIN 4 Business leaders welcome 10-year residency for investors Housing Ministry starts distributing Umm Al Hassam units Manama ty of Bahraini families through harnessing all its potentials to he Housing Ministry yes- DID provide them with the require- terday began distributing ments of decent and stable life. Tthe units of the Umm Al Mr Al Hamer extended sincere Hassam Housing Project to ben- KNOW congratulations to all the benefi- eficiaries. ciaries of housing units, pledging The move follows the order of to implement HRH the Crown His Royal Highness Prince Sal- Prince’s order as soon as possible. King receives man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the The units of The beneficiaries extended delegation Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Umm Al Hassam thanks and appreciation to HRH Commander and First Deputy the Crown Prince for his order to Manama Prime Minister, to distribute housing project distribute 5,000 units. 5,000 housing units. are designed ac- They also paid tribute to the is Majesty King Housing Minister Bassim Al cording to the D11 Beneficiaries being briefed at ministry office. Housing Minister and the min- Hamad bin Isa Al Hamer, said the Ministry had model, which con- istry’s team for their efforts to HKhalifa yesterday intensified its efforts to prepare sists of two floors the strategic projects currently build 40,000 units. speed up the distribution pro- received well-wishers from the distribution timetable imme- and four rooms. carried out by the Housing Min- The minister highlighted the cess. the Northern Governorate diately after the issuance of HRH istry within the 25,000-unit pro- government’s support to the The units of Umm Al Hassam on the holy month of Ram- the Crown Prince’s order, affirm- gramme included in the Govern- Housing Ministry’s efforts, not- housing project are designed ac- adan. The meeting is part of ing that all potentials will be har- shortest period possible. ment Action Plan, and emanate ing that the government is keen cording to the D11 model, which a series of encounters HM nessed to ensure the distribution He stressed that all the projects from His Majesty King Hamad to achieve the royal directives consists of two floors and four the King has been holding process is completed within the that are distributed are among bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives to aimed at ensuring the stabili- rooms. with citizens from various towns and villages during the auspicious month. The delegation members offered their best wishes of steady health to HM the King, ex- pressing hope that all Bah- rainis would benefit from the blessings of the holy month.

Bahrain strides New sanctions focus of majlis Trump administration levies new financial sanctions against a selection of Iranian organisations, officials and individuals Manama world, it routinely violates the founded a branch of Ansar-e is Royal Highness Iran’s Evin Prison rights of its own people,” Treas- Hezbollah. Prime Minister •is also listed in the ury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Iran’s Evin Prison is also listed HPrince Khalifa bin said in a statement. in the new sanctions from OFAC. Salman Al Khalifa yester- new sanctions from “The Iranian regime diverts The Tehran prison houses scores day visited the majlis of OFAC. The Tehran national resources that should of political prisoners subjected His Highness Shaikh Ali prison houses scores belong to the people to fund a to torture and abuse from Iran’s bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. The massive and expensive censor- Ministry of Intelligence and Se- Premier underlined the im- of political prisoners ship apparatus and suppress free curity and Islamic Revolutionary portance of Ramadan maja- subjected to torture speech.” Guard Corps. lis which, he said, represent and abuse from Iran’s Treasury’s Office of Foreign Treasury also penalised sev- schools that cultivate the Ministry of Intelligence Assets Control (OFAC), which eral Iranian officials and groups values of social cohesion and administers sanctions, targeted involved with censoring and unity as they bring togeth- and Security and a government-aligned Hezbol- monitoring the country’s cit- er all social segments. He Islamic Revolutionary lah group and several of its key izens. OFAC targeted Hanista hailed the housing, health Guard Corps. officials for its violent suppres- Programing Group for distrib- and educational strides and sion of anti-government student uting a doctored version of the development momentum, Washington DC protests. messaging app Telegram that reiterating the Govern- Iran’s Evin Prison is also listed in the new sanctions from OFAC. OFAC targeted the organisa- enables the Iranian government ment’s firm drive to exert tion Ansar-e Hezbollah and its to spy on citizens. all efforts to further enhance he US Treasury Depart- ties will be blocked from the US crackdown on protests against co-founders, Abdolhamid Mo- OFAC also targeted Iranian citizens’ standard of living. ment yesterday targeted financial system. Individuals and the government and escalating htasham and Hossein Allahkar- government censorship officials Tseveral Iranian nationals, companies who do business with tensions over President Trump’s am, for “violently (attacking) Abolhassan Firouzabadi and Ab- organisations and government the targeted Iranians could face removal of the US from the 2015 Iranian students with knives, dolsamad Khoramabadi, along officials with financial sanctions sanctions from Treasury as well. nuclear deal struck by former tear gas, and electric batons” with Abdulali Ali Asgari, direc- over charges of human rights The latest set of Treasury sanc- President Obama. and orchestrating acid attacks tor of the Islamic Republic of abuses and censorship. tions against Iranian officials “Iran not only exports terror- against women. The agency Iran Broadcasting, for blocking The listed persons and enti- comes in response to Tehran’s ism and instability across the also targeted Hamid Ostad, who information. DON’T MISS IT CRISPY CRUNCHY Cheaters of all 03 times World’s largest cream filled biscuit is ‘made in Bahrain’ TDT|Manama have broken a Guinness World Records title for the largest Woman burns he Mondelez Bahrain cream-filled cookie at our newly 15-month-old Biscuits plant, the latest established manufacturing plant 05 daughter’s legs Taddition to Mondelez In- in Bahrain. I would like to con- ternational’s growing footprint 73.5 gratulate the Bahrain Biscuits kg is the weight of the in Middle East, has broken the cream filled biscuit in team for their determination to Guinness World Records title for the form of an Oreo achieve this milestone. ‘Improving the largest cream filled biscuit in “It was wonderful to see the public services a the form of an Oreo. team come together and join The previous record for the forces to make history, especial- 06 top priority’ largest cream filled biscuit a diameter of 74 cm and a thick- the Mondelez Bahrain Biscuits the R&D and plant operations ly at such a momentous occasion achieved in in 2011, weighed ness of 15 cm. It is made with the plant came up with the idea, the teams to begin with. After a cou- with the official plant inaugura- 28.24kg. The record-breaking real dough and cream used in company said in a press release. ple of attempts, the team suc- tion taking place,” said Mr Mo- Oreo cookie which was proudly Oreo cookies. “The process was not short of ceeded in producing a well baked hamed Shalaby, Plant Director made by the Bahrain Biscuits It was a few weeks back when challenges and required a giant and unbroken cookie.” at Mondelez Bahrain Biscuits Plant team weighs 73.5 kg with Safa Hassan, quality specialist at mould to be designed locally by “We are extremely proud to WLL. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 03 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 big story Price rise secrets revealed Unscrupulous vendors at Central Market caught red-handed

Cartons of zucchinis ready for disposal, and right, a market worker emptying a box of capsicum.

Sources say this is a regular practice• employed by vendors here to create demand and Since Ramadan began, every day thereby increase prices. we are loading heaps of fruits and vegetables into our trucks. They Government has been are not rotten ones but fresh. implementing• so many measures A MUNICIPAL WORKER to check price rise during the holy month, but these vendors are simply outsmarting the authorities. etable and fruit prices despite the government vow to keep prices steady during the holy month. Sources say this is a regular practice employed TDT|Manama by vendors here to create demand and thereby Abbas Al Mughanni increase prices. “Boxes of vegetables and fruits are dumped as group of vendors at the Central Market, waste by these vendors to earn extra profits. We adept in Keynesian economics, is directly should remember these people are doing this at Athrowing fresh loads of vegetables and a time when millions suffer from hunger across fruits into garbage cans with an aim to create the world,” said an Asian worker at the market, artificial demand, say sources. who doesn’t want to be identified. They very well know that less supply means “First you come to this place and see what all more demand, more demand means more price vegetables and fruits are dumped here to un- and more price means more profits. derstand the price rise. For instance, if there are “Since Ramadan began, every day we are more heaps of eggplants and zucchini here, you loading heaps of fruits and vegetables into our must realise that they have become expensive in trucks. They are not rotten ones but fresh,” said the market,” he pointed out. a municipal worker. At a particular place behind Government has been implementing so many the market at around 10.00 am one can witness measures including regular inspections to loads of fresh vegetables and fruits thrown as check price rise during the holy month, but wastes. these vendors are simply outsmarting the Tribune recently reported about hike in veg- authorities. 1 2

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A combination of pictures show a market worker emptying boxes containing fresh fruits. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 04 Business leaders welcome 10-year residency for investors The Kingdom will emerge the most attractive destination for investors in the region, they say

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This is a landmark This is a good This new measure announcement decision that provides security and will surely comes within the for foreign reinforce commendable investors and Bahrain’s position efforts of the proves that the as an investment wise leadership State is sparing destination. to enhance the no effort to YUSUFFALI MA economy. ensure a perfect KHALID ALMOAYED environment. MOHAMMED AL KOOHEJI

TDT|Manama Muhannad Mansour

eading business personalities have welcomed the directive which al- Llows foreign investors to obtain a 10-year residency permit in the Kingdom. Announced on Tuesday, the directive was issued by the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Granting investors This decision A great In the midst of this This is a very Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, granting the a ten-year brings in a lot decision, it gives competition, there positive step as it residency on a self-sponsorship basis, with self-sponsored of confidence in the aim of pushing the economy forward a real value for is no way for us opens the doors and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position residency will the mind of the business to do well unless wide for investors as an investment destination by attracting make them feel investors. It has a friendly slogans Bahrain increases to stay here longer, more foreign investors. comfortable and sentimental side that we all its investment instead of staying This comes as HRH the Crown Prince secured. to it. pursue. attractions. for shorter periods. instructed Interior Minister Lieutenant BHAGWAN ASARPOTA PRAKASH DEVJI WALEED KANOO MR MIKNAS SONYA JANAHI General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to prepare a draft edict to create the new residency permit system. Tribune approached few of the prominent BCCI Second Vice Chairman Mohammed Al pervision while implementing the new procedure. names in local economy to listen to their views Kooheji also welcomed the announcement, opin- He commented, “There should be tight controls on the new initiative. ing that “it’s a 100 per cent positive decision for from the concerned government bodies to make LuLu Group Chairman Yusuffali MA welcomed the economy”. sure that such a procedure isn’t misused. I believe the directive. “This is a landmark announcement “This new measure provides security for for- it should be first implemented on a trial basis.” and will surely reinforce Bahrain’s position as an eign investors and proves that the State is sparing Mr. Kanoo also said, “We want to make sure investment destination. Also, this will generate no effort to ensure a perfect environment for that the other concerned bodies, such as Industry, huge interest among global investors and will them. This would especially serve investors from Commerce and Tourism Ministry, would play a further boost the Kingdom’s image as one of the regional countries, making Bahrain an attractive role in assisting foreign companies and investors most investor friendly economies in the region. country for them to live and invest in, instead of who come to Bahrain and do the necessary to This new long term visa, will go a long way in travelling to other competitive countries world- support them.” attracting and retaining not only investors but also wide,” Mr Al Kooheji said, before adding that Sharing another view, Promoseven Holdings professionals who are very essential in today’s “these are basic foundations that pave the way for Group Founder Akram Miknas emphasised on highly competitive world. Salute to the visionary more growth of the national economy by welcom- the importance of the new decision, which he leadership of the Kingdom,” he said. ing foreign investments”. said “will enhance Bahrain’s competitiveness and Former Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Com- On his part, P. Haridas and Sons owner and ability in the field of attracting investors”. merce and Industry and Khalid Almoayed and founder Bhagwan Asarpota commented, “This Mr. Miknas highlighted the Kingdom’s legis- Sons Chairman Khalid Almoayed commented, is a good decision. Granting investors a ten-year lations that support investors including the 100 “This is a good decision that comes within the self-sponsored residency will make them feel per cent ownership of commercial businesses and commendable efforts of the wise leadership to comfortable and secured.” liberty of transferring funds in and out of Bahrain. enhance the economy. We look forward for more “This decision represents another feather in He commented further saying, “These meas- similar supportive and encouraging facilitations Bahrain’s cap. It’s a positive discrimination be- An aerial view of Manama. ures reinforce the private sector’s capability of to foreign investors and Bahrainis businessmen tween workers and investors and is surely a leading the economic growth in Bahrain.” as well.” positive vibe to the economy. We also look for- Asarpota added, while also mentioning that “for- Mr Miknas also stated, “We are witnessing ward for similar decisions that eign investors were granted permanent residency tempting procedures implemented by all coun- would benefit the economy in permits before the 1960s”. tries of the world to attract investors. This in- the near future,” Mr. Asarpota Managing Director of Devji Since 1950 Prakash cludes from the US, Russia, Egypt and the UAE. In stated. Devji welcomed the announcement, saying that the midst of this competition, there is no way for Mr. Asarpota explained to “it predicts a bright future for the economy of us to do well unless Bahrain increases its invest- Tribune that his family has Bahrain”. ment attractions.” been doing business in the “This decision brings in a lot of confidence in Stressing on the need to support local investors, Bahraini market for more than the mind of the investors. It has a sentimental Mr. Miknas added, “Local investors are more 150 years, over five genera - side to it. There’s a huge difference between stable and loyal. They’re linked to the country tions. being granted a 10-year residency permit when by social and family bonds. They’re not only “Bahrain is known for its compared to the currently implemented two-year concerned about making profit. I believe that welcoming nature and coex- permit,” Mr. Devji stated. further simplification of procedures for the local istence between the different He remarked, “Bahrain is open for manufac- investor and removal of obstacles will inevitably people living on this good soil,” turing and this decision would certainly attract lead to greater investment momentum and eco- he said. more manufacturers to the Kingdom and help the nomic growth.” “We need further facilita- growth of this important sector. It would also have BCCI Board of Directors Member Sonya Janahi tion for foreign investors who a positive impact on the real estate sector, with told Tribune, “This is a very positive as it opens have been residing in Bahrain more investors expected to reside in Bahrain.” the doors wide for investors to stay here longer, for decades. A level playing BCCI Vice Treasurer and E.K Kanoo Director instead of staying for shorter periods.” field should be provided. Even Waleed Kanoo described the new permit saying, “If they, foreign investors, stay here for longer though we are here for a long “This is a great initiative by the leadership to periods, Bahrain becomes their home and they period, there are certain lim- attract more investors and investments. It gives will sure contribute to its development and the itations for us in comparison a real value for business friendly slogans that we growth of the economy, instead of leaving and with the locals. I believe they all pursue.” taking all of what they have invested here with should be reconsidered,’’ Mr. At the same time, Mr Kanoo called for tight su- them,” Ms. Janahi added. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 05

Call to enhance Bahrain-US spheres of co-operation the long-standing ties between He highlighted the Shura The US ambassador Bahrain and the US have led to Council’s keenness to discuss • many positive contributions. agreements related to various hailed the Kingdom’s This came as Dr Al Khuzae fields of cooperation with the democratic experience, received the US Ambassador to US, lauding the US efforts to and its advanced Bahrain, Justin Siberell, in the consolidate global peace and parliamentary strides. presence of the committee’s dep- security. uty chairman, Adel Abdulrahman The US ambassador hailed Al Muawda, and member Nancy the Kingdom’s democratic

Manama Khadhouri. experience, and its advanced He stressed that the friendship parliamentary strides, lauding hairman of the Shura bonds between the two countries Bahrain’s strategies and plans Council’s Foreign Affairs, have contributed to enhancing to advance women by involving CDefence and National Se- many fields, especially trade, in- them in the political process curity Committee, Dr Mohammed vestment and economy, in addi- through ensuring their pres- Ali Al Khuzae, has stressed that tion to education and culture, ence in the Legislative Branch. Dr Al Khuzae receiving Mr Siberell in the presence of Mr Al Muawda and Ms Khadhouri.

HM King thanked Manama is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Woman burns 15-month-old HKhalifa received a cable of appreciation from Bahrain Authority for Cul- ture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa., who daughter’s legs, genitals hailed royal support to cul- ture and heritage in the city of Muharraq. Arrested and referred for trial for torturing infant She paid tribute to HM the King for supporting the TDT|Manama “My client is the husband of accused said she was suffering iconic City of Muharraq, The accused told the accused and together they from fever. Finding it hard to whose project “Pearl Trail: • n a shocking case, a have a seven-year-old boy and believe, he removed the blanket Testament to the Island’s Prosecutors that she 26-year-old Arab woman a girl aged 15 months,” lawyer The man had and saw that their daughter economy” features on the was giving her baby Iwas arrested for burning Khalifa Al Shajra told court, previously filed suffered burn injuries.” UNESCO list of World Her- a shower and out of her 15-month-old daughter’s representing the man. a case against According to the man, his in- itage Sites. mistake turned on legs and private parts. “The man had previously his wife after fant already suffers from 10 per She hailed HM the King’s The infant, who also suf - filed a case against his wife af- she broke the cent disabilities because of the meeting with a delegation the hot water tap. fered a fractured humerus and ter she broke the infant’s hand. torture meted at the hands of of people from the City of subdural hematoma (a con - Later, the case was withdrawn infant’s hand. her mother. Muharraq, stressing the im- The man says dition caused by severe head following an intervention by Later, the case Meanwhile, the accused told portance of the “Pearl Train: his• infant already injuries), was admitted to a family members.” was withdrawn Prosecutors that she was giv- Testament to the Island’s suffers from 10 per hospital, according to court Upon being interrogated following an ing her baby a shower and out Economy”, a milestone cent disabilities details. then, the woman had said that intervention by of mistake turned on the hot which will be inaugurated by The incident came to lime- the infant broke her hand after family members. water tap. HM the King in November. because of the light after the woman’s hus - falling down. Her statement was, however, torture meted at the band alerted the police. The “On the day of second inci- dismissed as she was referred hands of her mother. couple also have a seven-year- dent, the husband after return- lying on the bed fully covered for trial for torturing and caus- old boy other than the victim. ing from work saw the infant in a blanket. When asked, the ing injuries to the infant. Expat kills fellow national, gets Spare parts shop shut down Mom dies before son’s life in jail body reaches home TDT|Manama • The ministry had warned the Bangladeshi man owner of the shop The last time Suku killed his fellow over violating visited• his hometown A national following laws, but still he a dispute over working was seven years ago. hours. did not obtain According to court de - required licences TDT|Manama tails, the 44-year old vic- to run the shop, Sree Sadan tim was brought by the ac- the ministry said. cused after taking BD1,200 to work as an electrical n 85-year-old mother technician. TDT|Manama died of heart attack in “But the accused got him AIndia as social workers a job at a construction com- car spare parts in Bahrain were engaged in Lalitha, Suku’s mother pany, where he had to work shop was shut the process of repatriating her for more than 15 hours a Adown for vio - son’s dead body to his home- day.” lating laws and as the town in Kerala. Disputes broke out be- owners had no license The body of Suku Nadara- tween the two as the victim to run it, said the Min- jan (50) who was a resident would think he was trapped istry of Industry, Com- here for the past 30 years, was by the accused. merce and Tourism in kept in the SMC mortuary for “The mother of the ac- a release. more than a week before being cused was working here as The ministry had flown back home yesterday in a maid and the victim fre- warned the owner of a Gulf Air flight from the Bah- quently would blackmail him the shop over violating rain International Airport to saying that he would spread laws, but still he did not Trivandrum Airport. rumors that the woman was obtain required licences Unfortunately, Suku’s moth- into prostitution here.” to run the shop, the min- er who had been admitted to a Both were staying in the istry said. hospital after suffering a stroke same room and one day the “The ministry took passed away hours before the victim used a wooden plank the necessary legal flight carrying her son’s dead to attack his fellow nation- action and closed the body landed at the airport. al, who stabbed him with a shop,” the release added. Suku Nadarajan who was Suku knife in response. The Ministry of In- brain-dead after falling uncon- According to police re- dustry, Commerce and scious was admitted to Salmani- her son’s death. They had told cords, the Bangladeshi man Tourism has been warn- ya Medical Complex hospital Tribune that she was in an ago- was arrested within three ing against practising on May 15. ny thinking about her son. hours after being notified any commercial activ- It is learnt that Suku had le- The last time Suku visited of the crime. ities without obtaining gally divorced his wife and was his hometown was seven years The High Criminal Court the official approvals working as a driver to eke out ago. The relatives said Suku’s sentenced the 30-year-old from all authorities con- his livelihood. Relatives had body will be cremated near his defendant to life followed cerned. not informed the mother about mother’s grave. by deportation. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 06

‘Improving public services a top priority’ Manama gramme, led by HM King Hamad, which Commander, and First Deputy Prime provision of improved online services itiatives to enhance public services he Crown Prince has affirmed includes objectives to advance public Minister, yesterday visited the majlises encourages public participation, en- aimed at further strengthening efforts that Bahrain has made great services. of Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Mannai, hances efficiency, supports economic to redefine the role of the public sector Tstrides in achieving the ambi- This came as His Royal Highness Al Shaikh Eshaq, and the sons of the development and helps develop a cul- from the primary engine of economic tious targets within the Kingdom’s Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khal - late Abdulkarim Ahmed Al Ansi. ture of innovation across all sectors. growth into a private sector enabler comprehensive development pro - ifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme The Crown Prince stressed that the Prince Salman highlighted key in- and regulator.

Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain An Wa’er. He praised strong bilateral relations, stressing common keenness to boost cooperation between both countries mainly in the economic and investment fields.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received the outgoing German Ambassador Alfred Simms-Protz. The minister hailed the strong relations between Bahrain and Germany. He also commended the efforts of the German ambassador, which contributed, to the development of Adviser to HM the King for Economic Affairs Dr Hassan Fakhro yesterday received the Sudanese Ambassador Ebrahim Mohammed Al Hassan bilateral relations, wishing him further success. Ahmad. Dr Fakhro praised the strong relations between Bahrain and Sudan, wishing Sudan and its people further progress and prosperity.

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Bahrain officials co-operation are keen to continue supporting the Agency to sought to prevent enhance its role in preventing nuclear proliferation. nuclear proliferation Dr Shaikha Rana with Yukiya Amano. DR SHAIKHA RANA

TDT|Manama the Kingdom’s appreciation for the rain’s full commitment to fulfil all its olution 1977 (2011) to prevent non-State and the IAEA Deputy Director General continuous support and specialized international obligations under the actors from acquiring nuclear and other and Head of the Department of Tech- ahrain will move forward with technical expertise provided by the relevant conventions and protocols, radioactive materials that can be used nical Cooperation, Dazhu Yang, signed its efforts to prevent nuclear Agency. noting that the Kingdom submitted its for illicit purposes, and the need for the CPF with the International Atomic Bproliferation along with global Dr Shaikha Rana affirmed that offi- national report under the Convention international commitment to promote Energy Agency. nations, said Undersecretary of the cials are keen to continue supporting on Nuclear Safety, its reports under the a peaceful and stable environment to The Undersecretary explained that Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Shai- the Agency to enhance its role in pre- Small Quantities Protocol and others, reduce the threat of nuclear terror- this framework has been prepared by kha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa, venting nuclear proliferation and to affirming the Kingdom’s aspiration ism and to promote nuclear security the continuous efforts of the Conven- during her official visit to the United assist Member States in benefiting from to enhance its permanent and active through education, training, awareness tion on the Prohibition of the Devel- Nations Office in Vienna, where she nuclear technologies and in imple - representation with the United Nations and others. opment, Production, Stockpiling and met Director General of the Interna- menting their development, economic Office in Vienna and the International During the meeting, the two sides Use of Chemical Weapons and on their tional Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya and social programmes, especially in Atomic Energy Agency. reviewed means of further enhancing Destruction, which is entrusted with Amano. the fields of agriculture, food securi- Dr Shaikha Rana stressed the impor- relations and exchanged views on the the follow-up of all subjects related to During the meeting, the Undersecre- ty, Human health and environmental tance of strengthening international ef- latest developments on the regional and weapons of mass destruction and their tary praised the partnership between protection. forts in accordance with Security Coun- international arenas. means of delivery, including agree - the Kingdom and the IAEA, expressing The Undersecretary stressed Bah- cil resolution 1540 (2004) through res- Furthermore, the Undersecretary ments signed with the IAEA. 07 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 business

NBB promotional BCCI to support offer Manama Souq Kanoo Shipping buys Development Project Wallem South Africa Abdul Aziz Al Ahmed Acquisition to provide company a gateway into South Africa Sameer Nass TDT|Manama TDT|Manama

ational Bank of Bahrain Wallem South Africa, hairman of the Bahrain N(NBB) has announced a • CChamber of Commerce promotional offer for users now Kanoo Africa PTY The due diligence and Industry (BCCI) Sameer of the bank’s AlWatani per- LTD, was part of The we performed prior Nass has voiced support to sonal loan facility, which Wallem Group, the to the acquisition KNOW WHAT all initiatives and projects aims to give customers world’s largest providers made us confident that aim at invigorating the greater financial flexibil- of ship management that we are buying an local market and the na - ity and resources during YBA Kanoo is one tional economy including Ramadan and beyond. The excellent business in the Manama Souq Develop- all aspects. Wallem of the largest, campaign, from May until TDT|Manama independent ment Project. the end of December 2018, is a reputable He underlined the impor- will provide unique benefits anoo Shipping, one of the name in the family-owned tance of Manama Souq and for new loan customers or largest regional shipping maritime industry Fawzi Kanoo, YBA Acting CEO multinational other traditional markets those wishing to increase Kagencies in the Middle and acquiring its businesses in stressing that they consti- their borrowings with the East, has announced an agree- operations in South the Mideast with tute part of the cultural her- Bank. These features in - ment to acquire Wallem South parts of the Indian Ocean. extensive portfolio itage and national identity. clude: Africa a provider of integrated Africa will be a “The due diligence we per- Nass reaffirmed the Cham- gateway for Kanoo of business units • Three lucky custom- maritime solutions in the cities formed prior to the acquisition and partnerships ber’s keenness on working ers will win back their loan of Durban and Cape Town. Shipping into the made us confident that we are closely with all bodies in- amount subject to a maxi- Wallem South Africa, now continent of Africa buying an excellent business volved in the development mum of BD15,000 Kanoo Africa PTY LTD, was in all aspects. Wallem is a rep- Shipping and Logistics busi- project, by means that do FAWZI AHMED KANOO, ACTING CEO OF • All customers will have part of The Wallem Group the YBA KANOO GROUP utable name in the maritime ness divisions will benefit from not violate law (48) which the option to defer the first world’s largest providers of industry and acquiring its op- having a solid footprint in Afri- states the means of using instalment for up to four ship management, ship agency, erations in South Africa will be ca which will reflect positively the Chamber’s funds and re- months ship broking, commercial vessel Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) will a gateway for Kanoo Shipping on the services they provide to sources. BCCI will take part • Customers will enjoy management and freight and give it access to all South Afri- into the continent of Africa” their clients.” in the project, on the condi- 25pc discount on processing logistics. The strategic acquisi- can ports as well as clients in Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo, Acting Handling its first vessel in tion that it is sustainable in charges for both Bahraini tion by the fully owned business Mozambique, Namibia and oth- CEO of YBA Kanoo Group said. 1911, Kanoo Shipping operates nature, and capable of gen- and expat borrowers division of Yusuf Bin Ahmed er destinations in the southern “At Group level YBA Kanoo’s in 20 countries. erating financial returns. Baharain Airport Company profit jumps to BD13 million

The results reflect a Nass Group bags airfield 20pc• spike in revenues maintenance contract to BD45 million ahrain Airport Company Abdullah Nass. The company’s Bhas signed a three-year BAC CEO, Mohamed Yousif Aero• income increased airfield maintenance services Al Binfalah, BAC Chief Devel- agreement, with the possibil- opment and Technical Officer, by 24 per cent ity of an extension, with Nass Engineer Abdulla Janahi, Nass Group, which is to be carried Asphalt General Manager TDT | Manama out by Nass Asphalt. Gerard Houghton, and Nass The agreement was signed Asphalt Operation Manager ahrain Airport Company on behalf of the Nass Group John McKinney attended the B(BAC), the operator and by the Financial Director, Adel signing ceremony. managing body of Bahrain In- Gulf Air Group Chairman, Kamal Ahmed and Nass Group Financial Director, Adel Abdullah Nass signing the agreement ternational Airport (BIA), has reported a net profit of BD12.9 million during the period ended which not only demonstrates company witnessed a marked in- 2017, a big jump compared to as improvements made to BIA’s Chairman, Kamal bin Ahmed reflect a 20pc spike in revenues, BIA’s capacity to handle signif- crease in new airlines operating BD7.6m recorded in the previous infrastructure and services as Mohammed announcing the from BD35m at the end of 2016 icantly large volumes but also at BIA, including Ethiopian Air- year. part of the ongoing Airport results. to BD42m in 2017. reflects the Kingdom’s grow- lines, Atlas Global Airlines, and “These impressive figures Modernisation Programme The announcement was made “This can be attributed to a ing status as a hub for logistics Wataniya Airways, which ac- are the result of the immense (AMP),” said Minister of Trans- during a Ramadan Ghabga held general increase in BIA’s activ- operations in the region,” the counts for the increased landing collaborative efforts between portation and Telecommunica- at the Wyndham Grand hotel. ities, including a 10pc increase minister said. fees and heavy footfall through our team and partners as well tions and Gulf Air Group (GFG) The results, the minister said, in air cargo traffic during 2017, The minister also said the our retail areas.

Egypt’s foreign debt rises to $82.9 billion Reuters|Cairo national standards.” Egypt’s fiscal year begins in July and gypt’s foreign debt rose to ends in June. E$82.9 billion by the end of In December 2016, Egypt’s December, up 4.9 percent com- foreign debt stood at $67.3 bil- pared to six months earlier, lion. Egypt’s foreign reserves central bank data showed. The were $44.030 billion at the end ratio of foreign debt to gross of April, having climbed stead- domestic product reached 36.1 ily since it secured a $12 bil- percent as of the end of the lion, three-year, International second quarter of the 2017- Monetary Fund loan in 2016 Abdulhakeem AlKhayyat, Managing Director and CEO of KFH-Bahrain, with employees honoured under the bank’s ‘Fursan Baytik’ programme. AlKhayyat 2018 financial year, which the as part of efforts to lure back presented the appreciation awards and certificates of recognition to Hussain Nabeel Mattar, for outstanding ‘teamwork’, while Omar Saad Alaadhmi, and bank said is “still within the foreign investors and revive Mahmood Ahmed Al Bahar, were granted appreciation awards for their ‘smart performance’. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the bank’s safe limits according to inter- the economy. headquarters at the Bahrain World Trade Center in the presence of several officials and executive management. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 08

Panasonic plans to develop cobalt-free car batteries Total has two months to seek Reuters|Tokyo esla Inc’s battery cell Tsupplier Panasonic Corp said yesterday it is aiming to develop automo- US sanctions exemption: Iran tive batteries without using cobalt in the near future amid soaring prices of the Failure to secure exemption would allow CNPC to take over Total stake in the South Pars gas project key battery ingredient. Top battery makers are 11 contract in case there would scrambling to reduce cobalt The US said be sanctions. We activated the content in lithium-ion bat- • process planned in the contract,” teries as prices of the miner- it would slap new Total has 60 days he added. He did not give any al have multiplied over the sanctions against oil to negotiate with further details. recent years and the spread and gas producer Iran the US govt. Europe of electric vehicles is ex- is buying only one pected to result in cobalt after abandoning the OPEC support sought 2015 agreement third of Iranian oil, shortages eventually. but a pact with Meanwhile, Iran’s oil minister “We have already cut Europe is important has asked OPEC to support his down cobalt usage substan- Reuters|London country against what he called tially,” Kenji Tamura, who to guarantee our “illegal, unilateral and extra- is in charge of Panasonic’s rench oil major Total has sales, and find territorial sanctions” referring automotive battery busi- two months to seek ex- Bijan Zanganeh insurance Total’s CEO Patrick Pouyanne to the United States sanctions ness, said at a meeting with emption from US sanc- on the OPEC member after the analysts. F BIJAN ZANGANEH tions after Washington’s with- U.S. pulled out of a nuclear deal “We are aiming to achieve drawal from the international own interest from 30 percent to tiate with the US government,” spokesman for Total told Reu- with Tehran. US President Don- zero usage in the near fu- nuclear deal, Iran’s oil minister more than 80 percent. Zanganeh said, adding that the ters: “On May 16, we said that ald Trump earlier this month ture, and development is told state news agency SHANA on The United States this month French government could also in accordance with our contrac- abandoned a nuclear deal with underway.” Wednesday. said it would impose new sanc- lobby Washington. Total signed tual commitments vis a vis the Iran and announced the “high- PanasonicCorporation The minister, Bijan Zanganeh, tions against oil and gas pro - a contract in 2017 to develop Iranian authorities, Total was est level” of sanctions against is the exclusive battery added that failure to secure an ducer Iran after abandoning phase 11 of the South Pars field engaging with the French and the OPEC member. Iran is the cell supplier for Tesla’s exemption would mean that the 2015 agreement that limited with an initial investment of US authorities to examine the third-largest oil producer in the mass-market Model 3 se- China’s state-owned CNPC could Tehran’s nuclear ambitions in $1 billion - a contract Tehran possibility of a project waiver.” Organization of the Petroleum dan, producing the cells at take over Total’s stake in the exchange for sanctions relief. repeatedly hailed as a symbol “It is the process and timing Exporting Countries after Saudi their joint Gigafactory bat- South Pars gas project, lifting its “Total has 60 days to nego - of the nuclear deal’s success. A that was agreed upon in the SP Arabia and Iraq. tery plant in Nevada. China pledges to India’s Reliance to halt oil protect its interests from trade threats imports from Iran: Sources Decision expected to take effect from October or November

Companies with links• to U.S. financial system risk penalties

Reliance resumed• purchases of Iranian oil in 2016 Chinese Foreign Ministry US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross spokeswoman Hua Chunying Reuters | New Delhi/London Mukesh Ambani

ndia’s Reliance Industries month and ordered the reimpo- A man walks past an advertisement of Reliance Industries Limited at a Ltd, owner of the world’s sition of US sanctions on Tehran. In an unexpected I construction site in Mumba. - REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade/File Photo • biggest refining complex, plans Some sanctions take effect change in tone, the to halt oil imports from Iran, after a 90-day “wind-down” pe- US said it still held the two sources familiar with the riod ending on August 6, and the threat of imposing KNOW WHAT matter said. rest, notably on the petroleum with links to the US financial has significant exposure to the tariffs on $50 billion of Reliance’s move, expected to sector, after a 180-day “wind- system could be liable to penal- financial system of the United take effect in October or No - down period” ending on No - ties if they do not comply. States, where it operates some imports from China vember, came after US Presi- vember 4. Reliance Industries , an In- subsidiaries that are linked to The trade escalation dent Donald Trump abandoned India has said it does not fol- dian conglomerate controlled its oil and telecom businesses Reuters| Beijing came after the two a 2015 nuclear agreement this low US sanctions but companies by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, among others. sides had agreed hina lashed out yesterday during talks in Wash- Cat renewed threats from ington this month to the White House on trade, find steps to narrow Iran’s oil exports fall in May warning that it was ready to China’s $375 billion Jordanians strike against fight back if Washington was trade surplus looking for a trade war, days IMF-driven tax hike Reuters | London ments. “Exports are down by ahead of a planned visit by US more than 100,000 barrels per Commerce Secretary Wilbur Reuters|Amman a middle class hit by high pric- ran’s crude oil exports have day (bpd) from the very high Ross. In an unexpected change to counter what it sees as Bei- es while widening disparities Ideclined slightly in May, ac- levels seen in April, but there in tone, the United States said jing’s efforts to limit freedom housands of Jordanians between poor and rich. cording to estimates from a is no sign of a mass exodus at on Tuesday that it still held of navigation in the South Chi- Theeded a strike call by un- Protesters at the headquar- leading tanker-tracking com- this time,” Daniel Gerber, chief the threat of imposing tariffs na Sea. The trade escalation ions yesterday to protest at ma- ters of the Professional Asso- pany, in the first sign that the executive of Petro-Logistics, on $50 billion of imports from came after the two sides had jor IMF-guided tax hikes they ciations Union in the capital threat of US sanctions may be told Reuters. China unless it addressed the agreed during talks in Wash- say will worsen an erosion in Amman carried placards crit- deterring buyers. Supply and demand in issue of theft of American in- ington this month to find steps living standards. icising the government and The estimates from Gene- large parts of the oil market is tellectual property. to narrow China’s $375 billion Unions declared the walk- accusing politicians of corrup- va-based Petro-Logistics also opaque and Petro-Logistics is Washington also said it will trade surplus. Ross is expected out earlier this week, warning tion and squandering public suggest Iranian oil buyers are among a number of consultan- press ahead with restrictions to try to get China to agree to the government that sweep- funds. “I can hardly afford an- not rushing to cut volumes cies that estimate supply from on investment by Chinese firm numbers to buy more U.S. ing tax amendments sent to ything with my salary. We are from OPEC’s third-largest pro- OPEC countries by tracking companies in the United States goods during a June 2-4 visit parliament this month would taxed for the air we breathe ducer. The US sanctions have a tanker shipments and other as well as export controls for to the Chinese capital. “We impoverish employees already and now they are also looking 180-day period during which methods. Petro-Logistics did goods exported to China. urge the US to keep its promise, hit by unprecedented tax hikes to rip off our salaries. Every- buyers should “wind down” not specify the absolute vol- Its tougher stance comes as and meet China halfway in the implemented earlier this year. one knows the law is unjust purchases. US President Don- ume of Iran’s exports in May President Donald Trump pre- spirit of the joint statement,” Unions representing tens of and it has to be withdrawn,” ald Trump on May 8 said the or April. pares for a June 12 summit Chinese Foreign Ministry thousands of public and pri- said Hatem Samara, an engi- United States was exiting a Iran said it exported 2.6 mil- with North Korean leader spokeswoman Hua Chunying vate sector employees accused neer. The amendments, which 2015 international nuclear deal lion barrels per day (bpd) in Kim Jong Un, whose key dip- said, adding China would take the government of caving in to would double the income tax with Iran and would impose April, a record since the lifting lomatic backer is China, and “resolute and forceful” steps to International Monetary Fund base, are a key condition of IMF new sanctions that seek to re- of international sanctions on as Washington steps up efforts protect its interests. (IMF) demands and squeezing economic programme. duce the country’s oil ship - Tehran in January 2016. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 09

Oil prices rises to $76 as tight current supply in focus Saudi market edges up as Reuters | London

il climbed to $76 a barrel Oyesterday, supported by others drop in quiet trade tight supplies despite expec- tations OPEC and its allies will $76.2 pump more in the second half a barrel was the price Qatar loses 2.3pc led by start drop in Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) of 2018 and helped by forecasts of Brent by 1314 GMT US inventories fell. after trading as low as Global benchmark Brent $74.81 Closing Bell crude has dropped more than Saudi market SAUDI  0.1% » 8,010 $4 from a 3 1/2-year high of edged• up 0.1 pc $80.50 a barrel on May 17, after DUBAI  0.5% » 2,909 reports that OPEC and Russia ABU DHABI  0.4% » 4,557 may increase supply at a June of other currencies. Dubai dragged meeting, reversing policy after “A dearth of bullish cat - down• by property, QATAR  2.3% » 8,916 17 months of supply curbs. alysts will make hard work banking shares KUWAIT  0.2% » 4,704 Brent rose 83 cents to $76.22 of any recovery,” said Ste - BAHRAIN  0.2% » 1,261 a barrel by 1315 GMT, after phen Brennock of oil broker trading as low as $74.81 ear- PVM. Reuters | Dubai OMAN  0.01% » 4,597 lier. US crude was up 40 cents The Organisation of the EGYPT  1.4% » 16,760 at $67.13. Petroleum Exporting Coun- ulf stock markets most- “Fundamentally, not much tries and non-OPEC producers ly dropped yesterday in has changed. Oil remains led by Russia have had a pact Gmodest volumes, led by Entertainments, which owns well supported, although the to curb output by about 1.8 Qatar, where top lender Qatar and operates theme parks in sweetspot has entered a ma- million barrels per day since National Bank (QNB) and several Dubai, rose 4.1pc. ture phase,” said Konstantinos January 2017, driving down other blue-chips fell sharply on Traders look at the screens at Bahrain Bourse in Manama Abu Dhabi’s index ended Venetis, senior economist at TS inventories and pushing up profit-taking. 0.4pc lower, weighed down by Lombard. oil prices. Qatar’s index lost 2.3 per cent developer Aldar Properties, “Some air is fizzling out of Amid concerns the price ral- as Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) fell sive funds tracking the weight- 10 years to some foreigners, which fell 1.9pc. the market and position-squar- ly has gone too far, Saudi Ara- 4.7pc in heavy trade; its unit ings continued but many other and raise the ceiling for for - The Saudi index edged up ing raises the likelihood of an bia and Russia are discussing QInvest reported first-quarter investors took profits, account- eign ownership of companies 0.1pc as travel company Al Tay- overshooting to the downside raising OPEC and non-OPEC net profit of 1.7 million riyals, ing for the big trading volumes. in some sectors. yar rose 1.0pc after saying it in the run-up to OPEC’s June oil output by around 1 million down from 15 million riyals a Meanwhile, the Dubai index The announcement triggered had repaid early, using its own meeting.” bpd, sources said on May 25. year ago. slipped 0.5pc, dragged down a brief rally in the stock market resources, a 307 million riyal Political turmoil in Italy has OPEC meets in Vienna on June QNB, which had on Tuesday by property and banking shares last week because of hopes it ($81.9 million) long-term loan sent the euro to a 10-month 22. surged to its highest level since such as DAMAC, which fell 2.5pc. would encourage residential that had been due to mature low against the dollar on con- Still, some analysts remain December 2014, fell back 2.1pc The Dubai index dropped real estate buying by foreigners. between 2019 and 2021. cern a snap election would cautious as the details have in heavy volume. Qatar Electric- back below the level where it But details of the measures have Egypt’s benchmark index lead to a eurosceptic govern- yet to be worked out. Ministers ity and Water declined 4.1pc and was trading at the start of last not been revealed, and investors dropped 1.4pc, weighed down ment in Rome. A stronger dol- from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and heavyweight Industries Qatar week when the United Arab are uncertain whether they will by property firm Talat Mosta- lar makes dollar-denominated the United Arab Emirates meet ended 3.9pc lower. Emirates announced it would have a major economic impact. fa, down 6.3pc and investment oil more expensive for holders this weekend, a source said. On Wednesday, buying by pas- grant long-term visas of up to Bucking the downtrend, DXB bank EFG Hermes, down 4.0pc.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise says sold 16 Turkey to go elsewhere if US won’t sell F-35 jets Ankara Turkey from purchasing the adding this wasn’t an agree - aircraft worth $900 million urkey will go elsewhere jets, further straining already ment Washington could pull Tif the United States does tense relations between the out of as it wished, according to Dubai and to support growth plans, would not impact DAE’s total not allow it to buy Lockheed NATO allies. NTV. DAE Chief Executive Firoz number of customers, Tarapore Martin’s F-35 jets, Foreign Speaking to reporters on Ties between Ankara ubai Aerospace Enter- Tarapore said in a statement, said. Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu a return flight from a visit to and Washington have been Dprise (DAE), one of the which did not disclose who was DAE’s Tarapore said earlier was quoted as saying by broad- Germany, Cavusoglu said there strained in recent months world’s largest aircraft les - buying the aircraft. this month it is in talks to buy a caster NTV and other media on had not yet been any pressure over a host of issues, includ- sors, said yesterday it had The agreements, which in- near-record total of 400 jetlin- Wednesday. ing President Donald Trump’s signed three agreements to clude Boeing 737 and Airbus ers from Airbus and Boeing in a A US Senate committee last Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu decision to move the US Em- sell 16 aircraft worth $900 A320, A330, and A350 aircraft, $40 billion blowout that would week passed its version of a bassy in Israel to contested million. Proceeds of the sale are expected to close in the sec- match the order pipeline of $716 billion defense policy bill, from the US administration Jerusalem and US policy in would be used to pay down debt ond half of the year. The sale rivals. including a measure to prevent to scrap a deal to buy the jets, Syria.

World stock markets fall for sixth day Dubai cancels corporate fines Reuters | Dubai

Stocks fall further ubai is exempting compa- • Dnies from administrative on Italy, US trade fines in a fresh effort to stim- move on China ulate business, which has been KNOW WHAT dampened by new taxes and Italy bonds, stocks slumping asset markets. KNOW WHAT bounce• on hope vote A decree by Dubai ruler Last week the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid cabinet said it would may be averted al-Maktoum cancels fines imposed by the Department permit 100 percent LONDON Equity futures sig- of Economic Development foreign ownership nalled a stronger open through the end of 2018, the of some UAE-based taly’s political crisis and re- after harsh session DED said on Tuesday. It lev- businesses, and grant Inewed trade war fears sent which saw all three US ies over 60 different fines for long-term residency world stocks lower for the sixth indexes lose between commercial violations, some visas of up to 10 yrs to day in a row, though hopes that worth thousands of dollars. foreign investors and Italy could avoid a new election 0.5-1.2 per cent “This decree is a positive helped European markets stage step in promoting economic some professionals a mini-bounce from one of their growth and consolidating Du- worst selloffs in years. A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange watches the stock market with Indonesia raising interest bai’s position as one of the im- product to expand over 3.0 Investors have in recent days rates for the second time in two portant commercial and eco- percent this year. scurried for assets such as US after Tuesday’s harsh session companies. Beijing meanwhile weeks to support the rupiah nomic centres internationally,” But some businesses have and German bonds or the Japa- which saw all three US indexes said it was ready to fight back if currency . said Omar Bushahab, head of been hurt by the introduc - nese yen, spooked by the possi- lose between 0.5-1.2pc , led by Washington ignited a trade war. The euro attempted to bounce the DED’s business registration tion of 5 percent value-add- bility that Italy, the third-biggest financial sector stocks. Japan’s Nikkei sold off 1.5pc off 10-month lows against the section. ed tax across the United euro zone economy, could deliv- Asian markets however re- to a six-week low while Shang- dollar rising 0.5pc to $1.160, Overall, Dubai appears to be Arab Emirates at the start of er a bigger boost to eurosceptic mained under pressure, with hai shares also dropped 1.4pc. while against the Swiss franc growing solidly, partly because 2018. parties in a snap election that an index of non-Japanese Asian Trade-sensitive emerging eq- and yen it firmed around 0.3pc. of government spending on In March, Dubai’s govern- sources said could be held by stocks, hurt also by news that uities fell 1.2pc to 5-1/2-month US 10-year Treasury yields preparations for the emirate ment pledged not to raise offi- end-July. the United States was pressing lows. Emerging markets are also rose 6.5 basis points to 2.83pc to host the 2020 World Expo; cial fees for three years to keep Equity futures signalled a ahead with tariffs and restric- suffering from the dollar’s re- while German yields rose the International Monetary the economy internationally stronger open on Wall Street , tions on investments by Chinese newed surge since mid-April, around 5 basis points. Fund expects gross domestic competitive. IF YOU WANT TO SHINE LIKE A TODAY 1910 1911 1962 2013 QUOTE DAY IN OF THE SUN, FIRST BURN LIKE A SUN. The South Africa Act comes into The President of Mexico The West Indies Federation The asteroid 1998 QE2 and its DAY A P J ABDUL KALAM HISTORY force, establishing the Union of Porfirio Díaz flees the country dissolves. moon make their closest ap- South Africa. during the Mexican Revolution. proach to Earth for the next two THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 centuries.

Malaysian democracy - ruined by defectors TOP When love is the way … TWEETS4 Malaysians must realise that there can be no good government if there is no good opposition 01 We live in a world drowning in fear and mistrust: We fear those who Even the 13th state, Sarawak, also UMNO may have more reason to en- on Borneo, which didn’t vote on May dorse them. are different because we fear they may compromise our way of life, 9 because it held its elections in 2016, Likewise, Barisan Nasional’s indig- might swing: Barisan Nasional re- enous parties in Sabah and Sarawak and thus our fear festers into hatred mains in charge for now, but its local may be tempted to double down on allies reportedly are contemplating their traditional appeal to historical apologize to Valerie forming an independent coalition. grievances in the two Bornean states IJarrett and to all Defections are nothing new in Ma- — poverty, marginalisation and ex- inspire awe by leaving others tims are inevitably dehuman- Americans. I am truly CHIN-HUAT WONG One wedding can’t laysian politics, and their dangers are ploitation by the central government feeling diminished: We aren’t change the world, yet ized as extremists, criminals, sorry for making a bad familiar. Civil-society activists and — and harden their calls for greater quite rich enough, beautiful illegal immigrants and security joke about her politics members of Pakatan Harapan itself autonomy and someday perhaps even enough or white enough to Harry and Meghan’s threats — allowing the world to and her looks. I should all them “hoppers,” call them are now arguing that crossovers vio- separatism. be part of such magnificence. celebration presented us ignore their plight. have known better. For- “frogs,” as soon as the surprise lated the popular mandate voters had Reacting to such concerns, Ma - Meghan may be exactly the role with an opposing world One wedding can’t change the give me-my joke was in outcome of Malaysia’s recent handed to their chosen candidates, hathir has recently said that new model the British royal family view to this prevailing world, yet Harry and Meghan’s bad taste. C BARIA ALAMUDDIN election became clear, politicians whatever the camp. defectors would not automatically needs to shake off its customary climate of fear, intoler- celebration presented us with @therealroseanne from the losing parties started jump- They can also corrupt, the former be granted formal membership in reticence and become a more ance and hatred. an opposing world view to this ing over to the winners’ side. The minister Rais Yatim has warned: “If Pakatan Harapan. But that measure inclusive institution. This suc- prevailing climate of fear, intol- moment the long-ruling coalition Ba- PH accepts into its fold everyone who will only slow down, rather than stop, oyal weddings are known cessful actress, who at 11 was al- erance and hatred. The preacher risan Nasional was voted out of power feels pushed into a corner, then it Pakatan Harapan’s slide toward be- for pomp and spectacle; ready writing to Hillary Clinton concluded his sermon by saying: 02 on May 9, it started to disintegrate. would create BN 2.0, with all its de- coming another overbearing ruling Rthey are not known for about the media’s portrayal of “We must discover love — the But even with Pakatan Harapan, a structive behavior.” coalition, unless a healthy opposi-- being profound events with a women, will undoubtedly relish redemptive power of love. And collection of long-suffering under- Worse, post-election defections tion can be groomed outside Pakatan far-reaching global message of the opportunity offered by her when we do that, we will make dog parties, now in charge, the mass threaten democracy by suppressing Harapan. love and redemption. Prince public persona to speak out for of this old world, a new world.” defections already are endangering political competition both inside the It is unlikely that Barisan Nasional Harry’s marriage to Meghan what she believes in. He was talking not only about Malaysia’s democracy: The system new ruling coalition and outside it as we know it will last through the Markle broke all the rules by This wedding was, among love in its sentimental sense; risks swinging from being dominated — and that in turn often induces the year: not only because of its searing being an earth-shattering occa- other things, a celebration of he also meant a practical love, by one overbearing coalition to being opposition to adopt more hard-line loss in the election, but also because sion — for all the right reasons. black culture: Among the Afri- Weddings make us smile and reaching across divides of race, oseanne’s recent dominated by another overbearing positions. A Malaysian ethnic Chinese woman rides past a billboard of former Prime Minister Najib Razak of the likely fallout ahead from the To describe this marriage as can-American cultural royalty cry, but they rarely make us religion, gender and class. This Rcomments about coalition. Many Malaysians vote according scandals embroiling the former Prime remarkable — as many news- in attendance were icons such think. This event was far more is the love of offering “sanctu- Valerie Jarrett, and so When ballot counting ended on to their ethnicity, for parties they Minister Najib Razak. Much may de- papers have done — simply as Oprah Winfrey, Serena Wil- than just a fairytale love story. ary” to refugees, the bereaved much more, are abhor- May 10, the morning after the elec- feel represent them on that basis. But that, when mapped onto the coun- Many Malaysians vote accord- form of Islamisation — promoting pend on whether UMNO can oversee a because Meghan is a black, liams and Idris Elba. This wasn’t This was the unifying and in- and the impoverished. This is rent and do not reflect tion, Pakatan Harapan (and its re- since not all parties stand a chance try’s ethnic and religious divisions, Islamic universities, Islamic banking changing of the guard during its next American divorcee marrying a smattering of faces of color as clusive wedding our divided and love for those who don’t resem- the beliefs of our cast gional ally in the state of Sabah) had of getting elected in every constit- naturally, if paradoxically, create a ing to their ethnicity, for parties and Islamic bureaucracies. party election, currently scheduled into British royalty unjustly token ornamentation; black and polarized times most needed. ble us or share our beliefs. and crew or anyone as- won 122 out of 222 seats in the lower uency, they have to forge long-term distance over time between parties they feel represent them on One result of this tug of war over for June 30. serves this determined, asser- African themes enriched and We live in a world drowning in Across the Middle East we sociated with our show. house of Parliament. That camp now alliances among themselves and then in broad coalitions and their con - that basis. But since not all par- how to promote Islam in politics is But much more depends on Pakatan tive lady who transcends lazy defined the event. For example, fear and mistrust: We fear those see few “governments and na- I am disappointed in her controls 126 seats, after members of convince supporters to vote for their stituents. Like the United States and ties stand a chance of getting that if the notion of making Shariah Harapan. racial labelling. Indeed, Meghan the gospel choir singing “Stand who are different because we tions where love is the way.” actions to say the least. Barisan Nasional and putative allies allies. This arrangement gives party Britain, Malaysia has a first-past-the- elected in every constituency, the official law of Malaysia was a After the 1970s, Barisan Nasional opened the event with a bold by Me” with its civil rights as- fear they may compromise our Just imagine if Israel’s leaders @THEsaragilbert jumped ship. leaders a lot of power, especially in post voting system. But in a society they have to forge long-term fringe idea in the late 1980s, by 2013, essentially turned Malaysia into an feminist statement, confidently sociations, and the awesomely way of life, and thus our fear reached out to the Palestinians The uptick may seem marginal, but their selection of local candidates, as diverse and as divided as this one alliances among themselves 86pc of Malaysian Muslims support- electoral one-party state. To prevent walking unaccompanied down gifted black teenage cellist lead- festers into hatred. The most with compassion instead of en- it reveals a much broader trend that and selection decisions often hinge — Muslim-Malays make up about 60 and then convince supporters ed it, according to a study by the Pew that from occurring again, the new the aisle in a beautiful but un- ing the musical interlude. powerful man in the world sits mity. Just imagine if Iran and has troubling implications. May 9 was more on loyalty than merit — under- per cent of the population, and Chi- Research Center. government will eventually have to ostentatious gown, embossed The moment that will sure- in the White House unasham- Syria’s leaders used their wealth 03 also voting day for the assemblies of mining the a coalition’s electability in nese and Indian combined a little less to vote for their allies. Some people celebrate this month’s dismantle the country’s winner-takes- with symbols of far-flung Com- ly linger in memories was edly denouncing those fleeing to benefit their citizens, rather 12 of Malaysia’s 13 states. According the long run. than 30pc — its operation can have election as marking Malaysia’s move all system. A proportional electoral monwealth nations. the charismatic black Ameri- the horrors of war and poverty than for purchasing weapons to the initial results, Pakatan Harapan As its competitiveness waned over perverse effects. away from communal politics, point- system is needed to cut across the Let’s consider the context can preacher Michael Curry, as “animals,” “rapists” and far and sponsoring terrorism; or if won five of those, Barisan Nasional the years, Barisan Nasional — par- Another example: Coalition poli- ing to the fact that Pakatan Harapan, country’s ethnoreligious and regional for a moment: Britain and the who zestfully commanded his far worse. extremist religious groups be- won two (down from nine) and the ticularly its leading party, the United tics under Barisan Nasional pushed a diverse grouping of parties repre- identities. Decentralizing and devolv- Western world have never felt stunned audience to “imagine Parts of the media vigorously came obsessed by scriptures ex- Islamist party known as Pas won two. Malays National Organization, or opposition parties to harden their senting different ethnic groups, has ing more authority to the states, as so polarised and divided. In the governments and nations where demonise those who need our horting them to love humanity, No single party won a majority in UMNO — compensated with extensive positions as they struggled to remain downplayed communal issues to fo- well as restoring city elections, could age of Trump, Brexit and the love is the way,” while refer- assistance the most — for exam- rather than destroy humanity. Kedah, Perak or Sabah. patronage (barely veiled attempts to viable. cus on national matters, like corrup- also encourage moderation among op- populist right, racist attacks are encing Martin Luther King and ple, bombarding their readers The preacher’s call to “love he present TMC govt in Yet soon enough Pakatan Harapan buy votes) and repression (blatantly Take the evolution of Pas, the main and pre-Islamic rules” — in effect tion and an unpopular tax on goods position parties by offering them more on the rise, accompanied by the slavery: “When love is the way, with fearmongering campaigns your neighbor as yourself” ac- TWest Bengal has sur- was able to form governments in all trying to disadvantage opposition Islamist party, over the years, as it challenging the very legitimacy of and services. But they are overlooking opportunities to have some executive ascendance of inward-looking no child will go to bed hungry… against foreign aid: Yet even if quires its true meaning when passed the violent legacy three states — in Perak and, most supporters). To overcome infighting responded to UMNO’s claim to be the modern Malaysia as a nation-state. some facts: Pas secured nearly 18pc of powers and access to resources. nationalist narratives that oc- poverty will become history!” we have insufficient humanity we ask, who is our neighbor? of Communist rule. En- spectacularly, Sabah, that was thanks within its ranks, it maneuvered to add sole party capable of defending the And it intensified its calls to apply the popular vote, 18 seats in the lower In the meantime, Malaysians must casionally teeter into white su- Twitter erupted with images of to feel moral obligation toward Our neighbors are not just those tire BJP mourns this tragic to defections from Barisan Nasional. seats in federal and state legislatures interests of Muslim-Malays. Race Shariah throughout the country. house of Parliament and control of realize that there can be no good gov- premacism. This has been an dumbfounded audience mem- the world’s poorest, shouldn’t who look like us, think like us loss & stands firmly with In fact, in Sabah, on the island of and redelineate voting districts to its riots in 1969 brought Pas and UMNO In response, Mahathir Moham- two state governments. ernment if there is no good oppo - uncomfortable period for peo- bers, uncomfortably unaccus- we at least be pragmatically and pray like us, but all man- Trilochan Mahato’s family Borneo, two chief ministers were advantage. It pacified party members together — only for Pas to pull out of ad (now the new prime minister; Though Pas had done better at the sition. And Pakatan Harapan must ple of diverse backgrounds. In a tomed to such heart- conscious of the globally desta- kind and all womankind. Let us in this hour of grief. His sworn in within 48 hours: Barisan who weren’t put up as candidates Barisan Nasional in the late 1970s as then also prime minister, but under federal level in previous elections, realize that the best thing it can do world that once ap- felt displays of bilising consequences of turning pray that there will come a time sacrifice for organisation & Nasional won 29 of the 60 seats in the with government appointments or UMNO wrested away its stronghold the UMNO banner) enlisted Anwar these are impressive results consider- for Malaysia’s democracy is what Ba- peared increas- passion. our backs on fragmenting states when ordinary Arabs, Iranians, ideology will not go in vain. state assembly and formed a coalition contracts. state, Kelantan. Ibrahim (today the leader of Pakatan ing that it joined forces with Barisan risan Nasional never did: protect its ingly tolerant and desperate populations? Israelis, Kurds and others shar- Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. government with a local party — until So, yes, Barisan Nasional was cor- By 1981, Pas was countering UMNO’s Harapan’s anchor party, but at the Nasional in recent years: It appears adversaries. and open, the Offensive stereotypes ing this blighted region over- @AmitShah six of its members defected, allowing rupt and illiberal — but it became that Muslim-Malay nationalism by attack- time a charismatic young Islamist not to have been too tainted by the margins of what reduce entire peoples to come their hostilities and re- Pakatan Harapan and its local ally to way partly in response to structural ing the ruling coalition for preserving also with UMNO) to rebrand UMNO association. Pas now has little reason (Chin-Huat Wong is a political scientist with was considered tru- gross generalisations, gard one another as neighbours. the Penang Institute, a state-government In a world governed by the re- take over. features in Malaysia’s political system a “colonial constitution, infidel laws as the standard-bearer of a modernist to moderate its core stances — and think tank.) ly British, Ameri- dehumanising them can or European and blocking our demptive power of love, not only 04 have narrowed. God-given natural ca- are we motivated to do all we can CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Royal weddings pacities to feel empa- for those who need our assis- are often awe in- thy and compassion. tance; but also, when we are most spiring, but Genocide is a crime desperate and alone, we find our- they of- committed twice selves surrounded by strangers ten over because, along and friends alike, offering support The Daily Tribune has captured me with the physical ex- — and unconditional love. om just reminded me termination of inno- that I got 67% in 10th Dear Sir mind and to proceed her life with confidence and that cent Rohingya and (Baria Alamuddin is an award-winning M journalist and broadcaster in the boards and was jumping! enjoy reading your newspaper, ‘ The Allah had driven out this groom from the beginning and Syrians, the Middle East and the UK. 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Malaysian democracy - ruined by defectors TOP When love is the way … TWEETS4 Malaysians must realise that there can be no good government if there is no good opposition 01 We live in a world drowning in fear and mistrust: We fear those who UMNO may have more reason to en- dorse them. are different because we fear they may compromise our way of life, Likewise, Barisan Nasional’s indig- enous parties in Sabah and Sarawak and thus our fear festers into hatred may be tempted to double down on their traditional appeal to historical apologize to Valerie grievances in the two Bornean states IJarrett and to all — poverty, marginalisation and ex- inspire awe by leaving others One wedding can’t tims are inevitably dehuman- Americans. I am truly ploitation by the central government feeling diminished: We aren’t change the world, yet ized as extremists, criminals, sorry for making a bad — and harden their calls for greater quite rich enough, beautiful illegal immigrants and security joke about her politics autonomy and someday perhaps even enough or white enough to Harry and Meghan’s threats — allowing the world to and her looks. I should separatism. be part of such magnificence. celebration presented us ignore their plight. have known better. For- Reacting to such concerns, Ma - Meghan may be exactly the role with an opposing world One wedding can’t change the give me-my joke was in hathir has recently said that new model the British royal family view to this prevailing world, yet Harry and Meghan’s bad taste. defectors would not automatically BARIA ALAMUDDIN needs to shake off its customary climate of fear, intoler- celebration presented us with @therealroseanne be granted formal membership in reticence and become a more ance and hatred. an opposing world view to this Pakatan Harapan. But that measure inclusive institution. This suc- prevailing climate of fear, intol- will only slow down, rather than stop, oyal weddings are known cessful actress, who at 11 was al- erance and hatred. The preacher Pakatan Harapan’s slide toward be- for pomp and spectacle; ready writing to Hillary Clinton concluded his sermon by saying: 02 coming another overbearing ruling Rthey are not known for about the media’s portrayal of “We must discover love — the coalition, unless a healthy opposi- being profound events with a women, will undoubtedly relish redemptive power of love. And tion can be groomed outside Pakatan far-reaching global message of the opportunity offered by her when we do that, we will make Harapan. love and redemption. Prince public persona to speak out for of this old world, a new world.” It is unlikely that Barisan Nasional Harry’s marriage to Meghan what she believes in. He was talking not only about as we know it will last through the Markle broke all the rules by This wedding was, among love in its sentimental sense; year: not only because of its searing being an earth-shattering occa- other things, a celebration of he also meant a practical love, loss in the election, but also because sion — for all the right reasons. black culture: Among the Afri- Weddings make us smile and reaching across divides of race, oseanne’s recent of the likely fallout ahead from the To describe this marriage as can-American cultural royalty cry, but they rarely make us religion, gender and class. This Rcomments about scandals embroiling the former Prime remarkable — as many news- in attendance were icons such think. This event was far more is the love of offering “sanctu- Valerie Jarrett, and so Minister Najib Razak. Much may de- papers have done — simply as Oprah Winfrey, Serena Wil- than just a fairytale love story. ary” to refugees, the bereaved much more, are abhor- pend on whether UMNO can oversee a because Meghan is a black, liams and Idris Elba. This wasn’t This was the unifying and in- and the impoverished. This is rent and do not reflect changing of the guard during its next American divorcee marrying a smattering of faces of color as clusive wedding our divided and love for those who don’t resem- the beliefs of our cast party election, currently scheduled into British royalty unjustly token ornamentation; black and polarized times most needed. ble us or share our beliefs. and crew or anyone as- for June 30. serves this determined, asser- African themes enriched and We live in a world drowning in Across the Middle East we sociated with our show. But much more depends on Pakatan tive lady who transcends lazy defined the event. For example, fear and mistrust: We fear those see few “governments and na- I am disappointed in her Harapan. racial labelling. Indeed, Meghan the gospel choir singing “Stand who are different because we tions where love is the way.” actions to say the least. After the 1970s, Barisan Nasional opened the event with a bold by Me” with its civil rights as- fear they may compromise our Just imagine if Israel’s leaders @THEsaragilbert essentially turned Malaysia into an feminist statement, confidently sociations, and the awesomely way of life, and thus our fear reached out to the Palestinians electoral one-party state. To prevent walking unaccompanied down gifted black teenage cellist lead- festers into hatred. The most with compassion instead of en- that from occurring again, the new the aisle in a beautiful but un- ing the musical interlude. powerful man in the world sits mity. Just imagine if Iran and government will eventually have to ostentatious gown, embossed The moment that will sure- in the White House unasham- Syria’s leaders used their wealth 03 dismantle the country’s winner-takes- with symbols of far-flung Com- ly linger in memories was edly denouncing those fleeing to benefit their citizens, rather all system. A proportional electoral monwealth nations. the charismatic black Ameri- the horrors of war and poverty than for purchasing weapons system is needed to cut across the Let’s consider the context can preacher Michael Curry, as “animals,” “rapists” and far and sponsoring terrorism; or if country’s ethnoreligious and regional for a moment: Britain and the who zestfully commanded his far worse. extremist religious groups be- identities. Decentralizing and devolv- Western world have never felt stunned audience to “imagine Parts of the media vigorously came obsessed by scriptures ex- ing more authority to the states, as so polarised and divided. In the governments and nations where demonise those who need our horting them to love humanity, well as restoring city elections, could age of Trump, Brexit and the love is the way,” while refer- assistance the most — for exam- rather than destroy humanity. also encourage moderation among op- populist right, racist attacks are encing Martin Luther King and ple, bombarding their readers The preacher’s call to “love he present TMC govt in position parties by offering them more on the rise, accompanied by the slavery: “When love is the way, with fearmongering campaigns your neighbor as yourself” ac- TWest Bengal has sur- opportunities to have some executive ascendance of inward-looking no child will go to bed hungry… against foreign aid: Yet even if quires its true meaning when passed the violent legacy powers and access to resources. nationalist narratives that oc- poverty will become history!” we have insufficient humanity we ask, who is our neighbor? of Communist rule. En- In the meantime, Malaysians must casionally teeter into white su- Twitter erupted with images of to feel moral obligation toward Our neighbors are not just those tire BJP mourns this tragic realize that there can be no good gov- premacism. This has been an dumbfounded audience mem- the world’s poorest, shouldn’t who look like us, think like us loss & stands firmly with ernment if there is no good oppo - uncomfortable period for peo- bers, uncomfortably unaccus- we at least be pragmatically and pray like us, but all man- Trilochan Mahato’s family sition. And Pakatan Harapan must ple of diverse backgrounds. In a tomed to such heart- conscious of the globally desta- kind and all womankind. Let us in this hour of grief. His realize that the best thing it can do world that once ap- felt displays of bilising consequences of turning pray that there will come a time sacrifice for organisation & for Malaysia’s democracy is what Ba- peared increas- passion. our backs on fragmenting states when ordinary Arabs, Iranians, ideology will not go in vain. risan Nasional never did: protect its ingly tolerant and desperate populations? Israelis, Kurds and others shar- Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. adversaries. and open, the Offensive stereotypes ing this blighted region over- @AmitShah margins of what reduce entire peoples to come their hostilities and re- (Chin-Huat Wong is a political scientist with was considered tru- gross generalisations, gard one another as neighbours. the Penang Institute, a state-government think tank.) ly British, Ameri- dehumanising them In a world governed by the re- can or European and blocking our demptive power of love, not only 04 have narrowed. God-given natural ca- are we motivated to do all we can Royal weddings pacities to feel empa- for those who need our assis- are often awe in- thy and compassion. tance; but also, when we are most spiring, but Genocide is a crime desperate and alone, we find our- they of- committed twice selves surrounded by strangers ten over because, along and friends alike, offering support with the physical ex- — and unconditional love. om just reminded me termination of inno- that I got 67% in 10th cent Rohingya and (Baria Alamuddin is an award-winning M boards and was jumping! Syrians, the journalist and broadcaster in the Middle East and the UK. She is editor of But my friend got 91% and vic- the Media Services Syndicate and has was sulking! In the end I interviewed numerous heads of state.) found my way to Harvard (In collaboration with a full scholarship. Board with Arab News) results don’t define you but your approach to life does! #micdrop @KayPee1703

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Vogue Arabia unveils a Saudi princess behind the wheel! Daily Mail | London Bombs rock Kabul Saudi Arabian princess Ahas joined the ranks of ac- Militants attack Afghan ministry with bomb, grenades and gunfire tresses and models who have graced the cover of Vogue. Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud, as a plume of dust and smoke daughter of the late King Ab- Attack continued rose over the sprawling site. dullah, has been unveiled as • Officials inside the ministry the cover star of Vogue Arabia’s for more than 2 hours said the attackers could not ground-breaking June issue, breach key buildings as they which celebrates the cultural One attacker are located far from the main changes taking place in the blew• himself up entrance and there is a wide Gulf State. flat space inside the compound, Princess Hayfa, a pro - IS claimed helping Afghan forces to subdue fessional artist, was photo - • the attack quickly. graphed in an elegant flowing Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud, responsibility Islamic State claimed respon- daughter of the late King Abdullah, white ensemble and matching sibility for the attack, the latest was photographed in the driver’s for the attack headscarf as she posed in the seat of a convertible for the ground- in a series in Kabul this year that driver’s seat of a convertible in breaking June edition of Vogue Reuters | Kabul has killed and wounded hun- the desert outside Jeddah, Sau- Arabia dreds of people, despite repeat- di Arabia. The striking image ed official pledges to improve celebrates the reversal of the unmen armed with as- security in the capital. country’s ban on women driv- sault rifles and grenade Last month, two explosions in er’s, which is due to be enacted “We have strengths and Glaunchers stormed the Kabul killed at least 26 people, next month. weaknesses but, invariably, heavily fortified headquarters including nine journalists who In an interview with the it’s our culture, and it’s better of the Afghan interior ministry had arrived to report on an in- magazine, the royal said: “Per- to try to understand it than to yesterday, battling security forc- itial blast and were targeted by sonally, I support these chang- judge it.” es for more than two hours in a suicide bomber which was es with great enthusiasm. It is Vogue Arabia editor-in-chief the latest attack on the capital Afghan policemen stand guard amid an attack and gunfire in Kabul, Afghanistan claimed by the Islamic State easy to comment on other peo- Manuel Arnaut said: “A moth- Kabul. fighters. ple’s societies and think that er of three, the princess dedi- A car bomb was detonated at police official. Najib Danish, the five were wounded. A week before that, 60 people your own society is superior, cates her life to her family and the entrance of the ministry to ministry spokesman, confirmed A senior ministry official said were killed and more than 100 but the Western world must her art. I was deeply honored launch the attack and then sev- the attack was carried out by a one attacker blew himself up in- wounded when a suicide bomb- remember that each country when she decided to accept eral gunmen managed to get in- group of 10 militants and at least side the compound and another er blew himself up outside a vot- is specific and unique.” our invitation.” side the compound, said a senior one policeman was killed and was resisting from a watchtower er registration centre in the city.

Italy renews attempt to end Spider-man joins French fire brigade! turmoil Video footage of Gassama scaling four storeys of the building with his bare hands has catapulted the League boss young man to global fame says• elections “as Daily Mail | London someone in danger, which is a 10-month internship with the soon as possible” not such a common thing in our Paris fire and rescue services, amoudou Gassama, the society.” expected to pay close to 600 Reuters | Rome M22-year-old Malian ‘Spi- Gassama became an overnight euros ($690) a month. derman’ feted for saving a child sensation after the video of him The family of the young boy hanging from a balcony, took his plucking a four-year-old boy to he saved thanked him Tuesday taly searched for a first step toward French citizen- SMILE safety Saturday went viral. for his quick thinking. Ilast-minute exit from al- ship Tuesday and joined the fire On Monday he was honoured The boy’s paternal grand - most three months of polit- brigade as accolades continued by President Emmanuel Ma- mother, who like his mother ical turmoil yesterday, with to pour in over his daring rescue. cron with a medal for bravery, lives in Reunion, told RMC ra- its biggest party looking to Video footage of Gassama Gassama became an the promise of citizenship and dio Tuesday that she was ‘very make a renewed attempt scaling four storeys of the build- overnight sensation the offer of a job with the fire moved’ by the images of the to form a coalition govern- ing with his bare hands has cat- after the video of him service. rescue and sent ‘huge thanks’ ment with the right-wing apulted the young man to global plucking a four-year- Gassama arrived in France via to Gassama. League. fame, and earned him the prom- Gassama is pictured displaying a Italy and the perilous Mediter- “He’s really a hero,” she said. The two anti-establish- ise of citizenship from President certificate of courage and dedication old boy to safety Sat- ranean migrant route. “He did not stand by and watch, ment parties, the 5-Star Emmanuel Macron. signed by Paris Police Prefect Michel urday went viral. His official permit allowing he saved my little sweetpea.” Movement and League, had Wearing white sweatpants Delpuech him to work will arrive with- The boy’s father, who had abandoned plans to jointly and a black cap, the hero of a residency in the Paris suburb of in a month, and his citizenship been living alone with him in take power at the weekend. rescue video viewed by millions Bobigny. Hailing the bravery of papers in about three months, Paris, had left him alone to go The parties are now try- of people appeared slightly over- the youth who had been living Durand said: “How can anyone officials said Tuesday. out to the shops and then re - ing to find “a point of com- whelmed by the media furore as in France illegally, the head of fail to be impressed by what he The athletic Malian also vis- mained on the street to play promise on another name” he filed his application for legal the local authority, Pierre-Andre did, not admire it? ‘He helped ited a fire station to sign up for Pokemon Go. for the economy ministry.

Turkey, US announce deal to withdraw COOLING OFF WITH PET GOAT! Kurdish YPG from Syria’s Manbij Reuters | Ankara signed, Anadolu said, quoting sources who attended meet- Kurdish YPG/Asayish forces Detain urkey and the United States ings at which the decisions were Tagreed on a three-step plan made. more people, says WCA report for withdrawing the Syrian Turkish and US military forces Kurdish YPG militia from Syr- will start joint supervision in TDT militias seized 50 persons ia’s Manbij, Turkey’s state-run Manbij 45 days after the agree- on 16 May in Qamishli and Anadolu news agency said yes- ment is signed and a local ad- he Kurdish YPG and secu- sent them to training camps, terday. ministration will be formed 60 Trity (Asayesh) forces has against their will, in order to Under the terms of the plan days after June 4, Anadolu said. kidnapped several young Ara- place them in battle zones. to be finalised during a visit by Earlier on Wednesday, Cavu- means in Northeast Syria, says Among them were five Ara- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavu- soglu told AHaber that a timeta- a report by the World Council means: Basil Lahdo, Issa Kuri- soglu to Washington on June ble for the Manbij plans could of Arameans (Syriacs) (WCA) akos, Adam Koki, Petros Amin 4, the YPG will withdraw from be set during talks with US Sec- The report says that YPG and Dani Mkhaylia. A man plays with his pet goat while taking a bath to cool off in a canal during Manbij 30 days after the deal is retary of State Mike Pompeo. hot and humid weather in Lahore, Pakistan THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 13 Russian journo turns up alive after stated killed Ukrainian authorities had said Babchenko had been shot dead at his flat and that his wife had found him in a pool of blood Onlookers gather at the foot of the lava bed, as a lava shoots molten rock into the air, in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa Ukraine and Russia and sent The SBU said it had received Murder had triggered shivers through the journalistic information about the plot and • communities in both countries. had managed to prevent it. Fast lava closes highway a war of words between But on Wednesday, an emo- Babchenko, a Putin critic, Ukraine and Russia tional Babchenko appeared be- lived in the Ukrainian capital Honolulu injure eyes and lungs. fore reporters saying he had after receiving threats at home As lava crossed Highway Drama was part been part of a special Ukrainian for saying he did not mourn the ast-moving lava from Ha- 132, officials shut a stretch of of• a special operation operation to thwart a Russian victims of a Russian military Fwaii’s Kilauea volcano road from Lava Tree State Park attempt on his life and said he plane crash. forced officials to close part to Four Corners and told res- to thwart an attempt was fine. Ukrainian Prime Minister of a highway on Tuesday, and idents who had not evacuated on his life “I would like to apologise Volodymyr Groysman said in they warned that sharp, thin to leave the area immediately. for what you have all had to a social media posting late on strands of volcanic glass fib- The lava flow destroyed a Kremlin described go through,” Babchenko, who Tuesday he was convinced Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, ers carried by the wind could farm where Kevin Hopkins such• allegations as looked on the verge of tears at what he called “the Russian and partners raise tropical who was reported murdered in the times, told reporters. totalitarian machine” had fish and the ornamental carp part of an anti-Russian Ukrainian capital speaks during a “I’m sorry, but there was no not forgiven Babchenko for known as koi. “It just came smear campaign news briefing other way of doing it. Separately, what Groysman called his over and ate the farm, boiled I want to apologise to my wife honesty. the water out of the ponds,” Reuters | Kiev/ Moscow Ukrainian authorities had for the Hell that she has been “This is the height of cynicism At least 82 Hopkins said. said on Tuesday that Babchen- through.” against the backdrop of such a homes have been Earlier on Tuesday, a small ko, a 41-year-old critic of Pres- He went on to thank the brutal murder. It is anti-Russian destroyed and explosion of ash erupted from dissident Russian jour- ident Vladimir Putin and of Ukrainian Security Service, the bluster instead of talking about about 2,000 have the summit of the volcano in nalist who was reported Russian policy in Ukraine and SBU, for saving his life and said the need to conduct a thorough, been ordered a vertical plume some 15,000 Amurdered in Kiev dra- Syria, had been shot dead at his the most important thing was objective investigation,” Krem- feet (4,600 meters) high, the matically reappeared alive yes- flat and that his wife had found that what he called other big lin spokesman Dmitry Peskov evacuated since US Geological Survey said, the terday in the middle of a brief- him in a pool of blood. acts of terror had been thwart- told reporters before it was re- Kilauea began latest outburst in a month of ing about his own killing by the His reported murder had trig- ed. He did not specify what vealed that Babchenko was alive erupting on May 3 volcanic activity. Ukrainian state security service. gered a war of words between those planned acts were. and well.

980kgs of shark fins found in shipment to HK Hong Kong

hark fins from endangered BETTER Sspecies including the giant, placid whale shark were found in a Singapore Airlines ship - KNOW ment to Hong Kong in May, highlighting the widespread challenges the Chinese territo- ry faces in regulating the trade. Viewed as a status The 980 kgs (2,150 pounds) symbol, shark fin is shipment of assorted fins came typically consumed in A Boeing 777 flaperon cut down to match the one from flight MH370 found from Colombo, Sri Lanka via on Reunion island off the coast of Africa in 2015 Singapore. Singapore Airlines, a shredded jelly like which bans shark fin cargo, soup believed to have Bags of shark fins from a Singapore Airlines shipment are seen in Hong Kong, said in an emailed statement nourishing benefits. China Hunt for MH370 may on Wednesday that the ship - Restaurants across ment had been labelled as “Dry Hong Kong serve the resume if new clues found Seafood”. delicacy, including one nied by a permit. Hong Kong is sampling checks on shipments Hong Kong permits imports of the biggest chains, the world’s largest trading hub labelled ‘dried seafood’ and had Reuters | Kuala Lumpur of shark fins, viewed as a deli- for shark fins and has moved to blacklisted the shipper. Over 70 cacy, but shark species listed by Maxims, which is half- stop illegal trading. million sharks are killed annu- alaysian Prime Minis- the U.N. Convention on Interna- owned by a unit of Singapore Airlines said it had ally, pushing over a quarter of Mter Mahathir Mohamad tional Trade in Endangered Spe- conglomerate Jardine sent out a reminder to all its species into extinction accord- said yesterday that the search cies (CITES) must be accompa- Matheson Group. stations to immediately conduct ing to WWF. for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that ended this week with no trace found may Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir be resumed if new clues come Mohamad to light. Doctors remove a magnet stuck in a 9-yr-old girl Flight MH370, carrying 239 people, vanished on a flight cost Malaysia about 500 mil- Daily Mail | London from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing lion ringgit ($125.3 million). on March 8, 2014, becoming Several pieces of aircraft de- hen doctors in an Indian one of the world’s greatest avi- bris have been found on Indian Whospital were presented ation mysteries. Ocean islands and along Afri- with a nine year-old girl with a “We have to come to a stage ca’s east coast and three wing magnet stuck in her lung they where we cannot keep search- fragments were confirmed as struggled to remove it with sur- SMILE ing for something we cannot coming from the missing Boe- gery. find,” Mahathir told a news ing 777. After considering how best An emergency x-ray revealed the inch- The nine-year old swallowed the conference. Investigators said they were to dislodge the small piece of long magnet magnet by accident while playing with “If we find any new infor- “almost certain” several other her sister The unusual pro- metal, they settled on a clever mation, we may resume the pieces, including some cab- idea – they would use another The attracting force of the right lung, making it difficult to cedure was suc- search,” he said. in interior items, were from magnet. magnets allowed him to slide remove safely. cessful because the A search by US seabed ex- MH370. The girl had swallowed the the blockage along her wind- She was then taken into an magnetic pull from ploration firm Ocean Infinity, A full report into the disap- one-inch magnet by accident pipe and into her mouth, from operating theatre where sur- the bigger magnet which had scoured the south- pearance would published in while playing with her sister where he was easily able to re- geons planned to remove the caused the piece ern Indian Ocean for the air- July, Loke said, adding that all and was having trouble breath- move it. magnet with a bronchoscope – a of metal inside the craft since January, ended on data and information would be ing. A paediatric surgeon at the fibre-optic cable fed down her girl’s body to follow Tuesday. included and relatives of those A surgeon at a hospital in KMC Hospital in Mangalore said windpipe to check for bleeding A previous A$200-million on board would be given “full Mangalore – about 600 miles using another magnet made it or damage. it as doctors moved ($159 million) search by Aus- access” to it. south of Mumbai – could not ‘easy’ to remove the choking However, the magnet’s it along the outside tralia, China and Malaysia Families have urged the new grip the smooth magnet with hazard. smooth surface made it tricky of her body. across a 120,000 square-kilo- government to review all mat- tools when he tried to pull it out. The girl was taken to the hos- to hold on to. metre (46,332 square mile) ex- ters related to MH370, includ- Instead, in an unusual proce- pital where they found she was The doctors then devised They were able to slide the panse of the Indian Ocean last ing any possible falsification or dure the surgeon moved anoth- in ‘mild respiratory distress’. an extraordinary plan to use a smooth metal object towards year was also fruitless. elimination of records er, stronger magnet across the She was quickly given an stronger magnet to move the her mouth, while keeping the Minister of Transport “My commitment is full outside of the girl’s body to shift x-ray which showed the mag- inch-long piece of metal along bronchoscope in place, where Anthony Loke said later on disclosure regarding anything it out of the lung. net had already travelled to her the girl’s windpipe. they could take it out. Wednesday the search had related to MH370,” Loke said. 14 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 features The voodoo saviour of Benin’s mangroves

tainable management of man- groves approved by Benin’s gov- BETTER ernment also advocates using traditional beliefs as a means of protecting biodiversity. KNOW The Mono River delta reserve is divided into three catego - ries: protected zones, sanctified zones reserved for research and Voodoo is complete- ecotourism, and buffer zones ly normal in Benin. where human activity is regu- The People across West lated. Africa, especially “We accept the initiative be- Zangbeto Togo, Ghana and cause we are given the opportu- Nigeria hold similar nity to live in our own environ- -- the beliefs but in Benin ment,” said Dossou Viho, presi- dent of the Doukpo association, traditional it is recognised as which manages the reserve and an official religion, carries out patrols in coordina- voodoo followed by some tion with the authorities. 40 per cent of the “There is no disorder where guardian of population the deity is present. Today we know that we must save our the night -- mangroves for the well-being of our locality.” once policed At the same time, the commu- means ‘this part of the river be- nity is focusing on tourism de- the streets longs to voodoo’. velopment with the recent crea- “That allowed the resources tion of an eco-lodge and training to maintain there to be protected.” for environmental supervisors. Eco-Benin has been working Julien Kassa is a fisherman but law and order in the area since 2011. now also offers tours to tourists and scare “If you come early in the visiting the Mono River. morning, there are thousands In his yard, where the walls away its of birds, there are migratory spe- are covered with philosophical cies and it is very valuable for the writing, he says his work pro- enemies. environment,” said the group’s tecting the mangrove has got Voodoo festival (Courtesy of The Travel Blog) national coordinator, Gautier him on the wrong side of some Amoussou. villagers. AFP | Benin Two years ago, the non-profit But his efforts to raise aware- hangs two smaller representa- this forest,” says Jean Koukpomi, created a biosphere reserve rec- ness and voodoo have found in n a wooden canoe on the tions of the god from the trees. the voodoo priest conducting ognised by the UN cultural and his favour. waters of the Mono Riv- The mangrove in the delta the ceremony. heritage body UNESCO covering “It is a great wealth,” he says. er in southwest Benin, a acts as a spawning ground for “People used to come with 17 villages, including Alongo. “It’s good for our development.” strange cone-shaped ef- fish and crustacea but is at risk their machetes to take the wood. The revered deity, Zangbeto has already “sanc- Residents of Alongo village figy in purple raffia and from overfishing and the hunt They picked up the crabs, birds which is still feared tified” eight sites over 500 hec- use a boat to transport the Zang- Itopped with horns sails back and for firewood. eggs... Now it’s forbidden.” and rules on village tares. beto, a traditional voodoo guard- forth through the mangroves. Between 1995 and 2005, the On the walls of the houses in ian, not, as once, to maintain law Talisman disputes, is now The Zangbeto -- the tradi- maze of forest has shrunk from working to protect the village, posters remind the and order, but to help protect the tional voodoo guardian of the 13,000 to 9,000 hectares (32,000 Next to the priest is village head the rich mangrove inhabitants of the new rules: rich mangrove ecosystem night -- once policed the streets to 22,000 acres). Damien Egbenou, with a pagne no hunting manatees or using Residents of the village in a to maintain law and order and Since then, some has been re- loincloth tied around his waist. ecosystem from chemicals in fields near the river. region battling the effects of scare away its enemies. forested by local non-govern- “If you go into the forest, you threats from over-fishing and shrinking for- But the revered deity, which ment organisations, including will be punished by the laws of humankind Divine sanction ests dance near the Zangbeto is still feared and rules on vil- Eco-Benin, a local non-profit our talisman. You can be beat- For years, conservation efforts Deploying the revered Zang- lage disputes, is now working which uses indigenous beliefs to en in front of everyone. He is have been at odds with the tradi- beto voodoo guardian figures to to protect the rich mangrove promote conservation. feared.” tional way of life in Benin, where aid conservation appears to be ecosystem from threats from Alongo, a narrow strip of land It was residents of Alongo who “They told us if you want it to poor communities survive off working -- local official Dossou humankind. that separates the river from the decided to use the Zangbeto as a be sustainable, the deity must fishing and cook over wood fires. Viho says “there is no disorder The nightwatchman drifts Atlantic Ocean, is home to 200 conservation tool. intervene,” he said. Fear of divine sanction ap - where the deity is present” along the shoreline in torrential people who have become devout “It has been a participatory “Local people already prac- pears to be much more persua- Residents transport a Zangbe- rain to the rhythm of traditional conservationists. process,” said Sylvain Daavo, tised sanctification, which is sive. to ahead of a traditional Yoruba chanting. A group of followers “From today, no one can enter who worked on the project. called ‘vodounto’ and which The national plan for the sus- ceremony. Lion cub triplets make first appearance at Frankfurt zoo Reuters | Frankfurt have remained with their moth- The Frankfurt zoo er and keepers hope their father is• showing off its first ion cub triplets born Kumar will meet them soon. at Frankfurt zoo last The Asian lion “I have no doubt that he would lion cubs in 15 years. month made their like to go and see them. That’s first public appear- cubs haven’t yet all he wants the whole time. He The father, 12-year- ance yesterday, win- been named, and walks around and looks and calls old• Kumar, is being kept Lning over visitors as they played keepers believe — out and shows that he already around with each other. but aren’t yet sure wants to be with them,” Anni apart from 6-year-old The cubs are lioness Zarina’s — that two of them Fuchs, head of the big cats sec- Zarina and the cubs until first litter, the zoo said. Their are male tion at the zoo, said. zookeepers are sure sex has not been determined as “Only Zarina isn’t quite ready that the mother will they have yet to be examined, for that yet. They’ll be united tolerate his presence. keepers said. The lion cub triplets of lioness Zarina are seen for the first time at their enclosure when we think that the time is Since their birth, the triplets at the Zoo in Frankfurt, Germany right.” 15 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 entertainment

CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries You may feel a bit restless because you know some- thing is brewing but can’t seem to get hold of it, Aries. This energy is like a river rushing beneath your feet while you stand on a bridge. The water is tempting, yet you can’t summon up the courage to jump in. Taurus If you wake up this morning and want nothing more than to stay under the sheets and cuddle a little longer, know that you aren’t alone, Taurus. There is a sensitive warmth about the day that’s making you feel vulnerable. Make sure to surround yourself with supportive people today. Gemini You may find yourself taking the high road today, Gemini. It could be that you’re like a bird soaring above the landscape. As you fly, your partner is on the 57- Lennon’s mate; 58- Ah, me!; 59- Feeble; 62- Irritate; 63- Or- ground trying his or her best to keep up. If you keep chestra string; 64- Et ____ (and other men); 65- AAA suggestions; flying straight, you’ll get lost and confused and may 66- Ruhr city; 67- Hey, over here!; not find your way back. Down Cancer 1- Renaissance fiddle; 2- Collide; 3- Very, to Verdi; 4- Campaign pro; Today you’ll feel as though your energy has come Across 5- Cylindrical wooden container; 6- Discharge; 7- Turner of “Peyton home, Cancer. Oftentimes, if you aren’t feeling 100 Place”; 8- Greek letter; 9- Wrong; 10- Sloping letter; 11- Invalid; percent yourself, you’ll refuse to leave the house. To- 1- Dudley Do-Right’s org.; 5- Brazilian port; 10- What’s ___ for 12- Adjective-forming suffix; 13- Rip; 18- Short literary compo- day you should feel much better and ready to take on me?; 14- Switch ending; 15- Valuable violin; 16- Pipe; 17- “Swan sition; 23- At all times; 25- 1952 Winter Olympics site; 26- Bigot; the world. Your emotions are in line with your actions, Lake” leads; 19- ___ breve; 20- Repair shop fig.; 21- Mex. miss; 28- Picks up the check; 29- Sri ___; 30- Doctrines; 31- Santa Fe Trail and things should be crystal clear for you. 22- Bank employee; 24- Select; 26- Sitarist Shankar; 27- Capital town; 32- Indian exercise method; 33- Fool; 34- Yours, in Tours; of Utah; 33- Sudden rushing forth; 36- One on track?; 37- ___ 35- Protracted; 39- Mildly laxative; 40- Walkman maker; 42- ___ Leo Paulo, Brazil; 38- Langston Hughes poem; 39- Bolshevik leader; majesty; 43- Crates; 45- Hoi polloi; 46- Sea off Greece; 49- Soccer Your wacky personality will be appreciated today, Leo, 40- Problem with L.A.; 41- Calendar abbr.; 42- Seeps; 43- ___ scores; 50- Bandleader Skinnay ___; 51- Tag line?; 52- Roseanne, but don’t take it too far. Leave room for seriousness to nova; 44- Coloration; 47- Garage sale sign; 48- One-fifth of the formerly; 53- Came down to earth; 54- Ad word; 55- Mil. addresses; enter the picture. There’s a dreamy, cloudy sensation atmosphere; 52- Hunting dog; 55- “Rule Britannia” composer; 56- Dominion; 60- Fire starter?; 61- Drain; to the day that might make it difficult for you to con- centrate on any one thing. If you pretend to know the BEETLE BAILEY answer when you don’t, you’ll only serve to confuse the people around you. Virgo You should try to feel at ease today, Virgo. Remember that inner peace is a big part of your health. This can be achieved through reflection and a quiet review of where you are in life. Try not to focus too much on material things. Instead, concentrate more on your emotional state. Libra It may be hard to find answers today, Libra. It may also be hard for you to get your point across, especially since everyone’s head is way up in the clouds. Don’t be surprised if your own head takes a trip up there as well. You’re better off giving it a boost up there instead of trying to force it back down to reality. Scorpio WORD OF THE DAY This is your day, Scorpio. You may find that people gravitate to you for advice and support. They’re apt of synonyms for indigence? We can help. of penury”). Want and destitution imply to lower their guard and more openly accept things Indigence Poverty, penury, want, and destitution all extreme, even life-threatening, poverty you believe in. Conversations could lead to more Definition describe the state of someone who is lack- (“lived in a perpetual state of want”; “the spiritual topics and you could end up giving lessons ing in key resources. Poverty covers the widespread destitution in countries beset on the meaning of life. 1 - a level of poverty in which real hardship range from severe lack of basic necessities by famine”). Indigence, which descends and deprivation are suffered and comforts to an absence of material comforts (“the from a Latin verb meaning “to need,” im- Sagittarius of life are wholly lacking refugees lived in extreme poverty”). Penury plies seriously straitened circumstances It’s important for you to be extra cautious today, Sagit- Did You Know? suggests a cramping or oppressive lack of and usually connotes the endurance of tarius. Make sure you’re calm and collected before you Is your vocabulary impoverished by a lack money (“illness condemned him to years many hardships and the lack of comforts. get behind the wheel of a car. Be sure to have a helmet on if you’re riding a bike. Strong emotions that come SUDOKU up at this time are apt to trigger a physical response that could be quite powerful and even a bit violent. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Capricorn You may not want to openly admit something to How to play someone today, Capricorn, even though you know it’s Place a number in the true. You’re more than likely working to hide behind a empty boxes in such barrier that has formed between you and a close loved a way that each row one or family member. If you insist on behaving this across, each column way, you may want to consider why you even bother down and each 9-box staying in the relationship in the first place. square contains all of the numbers from one Aquarius to nine. Like playing a game of chess, you may need to think through your next move carefully, Aquarius. It could be that your opponent is taking a long time to make the next move and you’re impatient. As a result, you may make your decision too hastily. Feel free to take as much time as you need. Pisces Come out of your shell today, Pisces. You’ll notice that people are much more sensitive to your feelings because they seem to be more emotional themselves. Communication is likely to occur more through un- spoken channels than traditional methods. 16 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018

May Ramadan Day Imsak Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha 31 15 Thu 03:04 am 03:14 am 4:46 am 11:35 am 03:02 pm 06:25 pm 07:55 pm

Majid Al Futaim and Carrefour held Ramadan Hamper Basket Give away for Charity .

In line with its social responsibility philosophy, BBK held on May 29th an entertainment event for the orphans at “PLAY”, the popular hands-on children’s activity center located in Seef Mall where the Bank has sponsored a miniature “BBK Branch” since 2017.

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) celebrated the Gergaoon night for employees and their children at Alba Club on Tuesday 29 May 2018. The Gergaoon ceremony, attended by Alba Executive Management and Managers, featured a traditional band, Bahraini dishes, games and music as well as prizes and Gergaoon gift bags for the children.

Wife of the U.S. Ambassador Mrs. Arnavaz Siberell hosted the Majlis to share with friends in Bahrain this Ramadan tradition and to recognize talented female Bahraini artists, whose exquisite paintings were showcased on the walls of the residence. Bahraini artist featured in the exhibit included Zakeya Zada, Taiba Faraj, Leena Al Ayubi, Hadeer Al Baqali, Nadine Al Shaikh, and Shaikha Marwa Rashid Al-Khalifa. Female government officials, academics, journalists, exchange program participants, and NGO representatives attended the event.

In line with its commitment towards supporting local charitable initiatives, Seef Properties hosted its annual ‘Seef Al Khair’ Ghabga at Naseef Restaurant in Seef Mall. Vice Chairman and CSR Committee Chairman of Seef Properties, Dr Mustafa Al Sayed delivered a welcome note to the guests. Donations were also handed out to 35 charities who have significantly contributed to the overall development of the society. 17 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018

VEERE DI WEDDING WADI AL SAIL 9.00 + 11.30 45,22:00,00:15 (15+) (COMEDY) MELISSA MCCARTHY, GILLIAN JACOBS, (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA/HISTORY) SEEF (I) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 JULIE BOWEN John Abraham, Boman Irani, Diana Penty SOLO: STAR WARS STORY: 3D + 11.45 (ACTION/ADVENTURE/FANTASY) CINECO (20) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + DANA CINEMA 10:45,13:00,15:15,17:30,19: 9.15 + 11.30 45,22:00,00:15 Alden Ehrenreich, Woody BHAVESH JOSHI SUPERHERO Harrelson, Emilia Clarke Jamie Foxx to (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) CINECO (20) 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM 13:00,17:45,22:30 PETER RABBIT + 12.00 MN DANA CINEMA Priyanshu Painyuli, CINECO (20) (IMAX 3D): 10.30 AM + 3.45 Harshvardhan Kapoor, Ashish Verma (PG) (ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + ROSE BYRNE, DOMHNALL GLEESON, PM 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM DANA CINEMA SAM NEILL 9.15 + 11.45 + 12.00 MN 11:00,14:00,17:00,20:00,23:00 SAAR 9.00 + 11.30 CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + SEEF (II) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 CINECO (20) 1.30 + 4.45 + 8.00 + 11.15 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 play ‘Spawn’ 8.30 + 11.00 WADI AL SAIL SAAR11.00 SEEF (II) 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 A QUIET PLACE PARMANU WADI AL SAIL 8.30 + 11.15 (15+) (THRILLER/HORROR/DRAMA) ( HINDI/ ACTION/ DRAMA/ HISTORY ) ABHIYUM ANVUVUM EMILY BLUNT, JOHN KRASINSKI, John Abraham, Boman Irani, Diana Penty DISTORTED (TAMIL / ROMANCE / COMEDY) NOAH JUPE DANA CINEMA 13:30, 18:30, 23:30 ( ACTION / MYSTERY / THRILLER ) Christina Ricci, John Cusack, Tovino Thomas, Pia Bajpai, CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 3.45 + 8.00 PM in new film CINECO (20) 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 Brendan Fletcher Suhasini, Rohini, Pabhu + 12.15 + 11.30 DANA CINEMA 10:45,12:30,14:15,16:00,17: DANA CINEMA 10:30,12:45,15:00,17:15,19: PTI | Los Angeles SEEF (II) 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 45,19:30,21:15,23:00,00:45 30,21:45,00:00 A WRINKLE IN TIME SAAR8.15 PM CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 SEEF (I) 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/FANTASY) 8.45 + 11.15 STORM REID, OPRAH WINFREY, ctor Jamie Foxx is all set to star in the ‘Spawn’ WADI AL SAIL 8.30 + 11.00 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 REESE WITHERSPOON film from Blumhouse Productions. The SEEF (II) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 AVENGERS: INFINTY WAR CINECO (20) 1.30 + 5.45 + 10.00 50-year-old actor will play the titular char- ARAVINDANTE + 10.00 PM + 12.00 (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) A acter which was created by Todd McFarlane and first ( MALAYALAM / DRAMA ) WADI AL SAIL 9.15 + 11.15 KAREN GILLAN, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., MASHA & THE BEAR Jamie Foxx Vineeth Sreenivasan, TOM HOLLAND (G) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY/ appeared in comics in 1992. Sreenivasan, Nikhila, Urvasi SHOW DOGS CINECO (20) 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 FAMILY) The character is a human-turned-Hellspawn DANA CINEMA 11:00,16:00,21:00 (ACTION / ADVENTURE / COMEDY) PM + 12.00 MN ANGELICA KEAMY, BORIS KUTNEVICH who possesses superhuman strength and SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + Alan Cumming, Natasha Lyonne, CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + Will Arnett SEEF (II) 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM speed, and near immortality. Spawn also 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 + 12.00 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 DANA CINEMA 11:00,12:45,14:30,16:15,18: has the ability to teleport, shapeshift, PANCHAVARNA THATHA 00,19:45,21:30,23:15,01:00 RAMPAGE TOMB RAIDER and heal. ( MALAYALAM / COMEDY ) CINECO (20) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) McFarlane will write and direct the Tovino Thomas, Pia Bajpai, 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 DWAYNE JOHNSON, JEFFREY ALICIA VIKANDER, HANNAH project. He will also produce the film Suhasini, Rohini, Pabhu JOHN-KAMEN, WALTON GOGGINS SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 DEAN MORGAN, WILL YUN LEE alongside Blumhouse Productions’ DANA CINEMA 10:30,13:15,16:00,18:45,2 + 9.15 + 11.15 CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 1:30,00:15 Jason Blum. This will be the second SAAR9.00 + 11.00 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 SEEF (I) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 OVERBOARD Spawn film, following the 1997 ad- WADI AL SAIL 9.30 + 11.30 RAAZI (PG-15) (COMEDY/ROMANTIC) aptation starring Michael Jai White AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 ANNA FARIS, EVA LONGORIA, + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) (PG-15) (HINDI/THRILLER/DRAMA) EUGENIO DERBEZ in the title role. 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Tom Hanks wanted to join ‘Star Wars’ universe

IANS | Los Angeles was interested in being a Stormtrooper. It would’ve scar winning-actor been great. He was shoot- OTom Hanks wanted ing and just couldn’t get to play a Stormtrooper in there. But now that Lucas- Angelina Jolie (L) and Elle Fanning on the sets of Maleficent 2 ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. film knows that Hanks is Hanks has been a frequent interested, I’m sure they’ll TNN | Los Angeles mom to work day on the #Maleficent2 collaborator of Ron How- work it out someday,” set!!!!!” (sic) In the picture, Angelina is ard’s over the years. He Howard said. ngelina Jolie, who played the vil- dressed as a character, wearing horns was unable to land a cameo Hanks is known for Alain Maleficent in the 2014 fantasy and a red lipstick. in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, films like ‘Saving Private action film ‘Maleficent’, is back with its We hear that the actress has been directed by Howard. Ryan’, ‘You’ve Got Mail’, sequel, the production of which has of- joined by her six kids — Maddox, 16, In a recent interview ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, ‘The ficially started in London. Joining her Pax, 14, Zahara 13, Shiloh, 12, and nine- Howard explained the sto- Terminal’, ‘Catch Me If on set is her co-star, 20-year-old Elle year-old twins Knox and Vivenne — ry behind it. “Tom Hanks You Can’ and ‘The Circle’. Fanning, who stars as Princess Aurora during the shoot. Jolie was last seen The film will find its way in the live-action adaptation. alongside ex-husband Brad Pitt in onto the small screen in Olivia Munn On Tuesday, the two actresses took 2015’s ‘By The Sea’, she also stepped India on June 10. to social media, where they put up a behind the camera to direct ‘First They ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ photo and captioned it, “It’s bring your Killed My Father’, last year. tells the story of how Han Olivia Munn was Solo met his future copi- lot Chewbacca before the unconvinced she could events in the original 1977 Tom Hanks ‘Star Wars’. The film is the second anthol- become an action star ogy film after 2016’s ‘Rogue IANS | Los Angeles how much I loved do - One’. ing it until I actually was It also ctress Olivia Munn training for ‘X-Men’,” told stars Alden Asays she was not Munn, when asked what Ehrenre- convinced she was suit- attracts her to do action. ich, Woody ed to do action roles un- She added, “When I Opening Soon Harrelson, til she starred in ‘X-Men: signed on for ‘X-Men’, I Thandie Apocalypse’. According wasn’t sure if I wanted to Newton, to reports, the 37-year-old do it and I was talking to Seef District Phoebe starred as Psylocke in the (screenwriter) Simon Kin- Call Waller- 2016 superhero film, and berg, and he was like, ‘This +973 17364999 | +973 17728699 Bridge and Munn said the experience is the introduction of the Paul Bettany. has given her a thirst for character, so it’s going to The film released more action roles. be a smaller part and for in India on May 25. “I really didn’t realise this movie...’ 18 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 sports

Suleiman trains with Mlambo aims for quick pioneers from Brazil ahead of Brave 13 finish at Brave 13 TDT | Manama TDT | Manama just looking forward to redeem- arek Suleiman who will ing myself. This time around I’ll Tface Chad Hanekom at rans Mlambo will face have 25 minutes to win, but I Brave 13 in Belfast is set to Stephen Loman for the want to take home the victory as leave no stones left unturned FBantamweight champion- This time soon as possible”, said Mlambo, leading his preparation for the ship at Brave 13: Europe Evolu- who feels his jab will make a bout. tion, set for June 9th, in Belfast, around I’ll have difference in the rematch. Suleiman will be represent- Northern Ireland. Mlambo had 25 minutes to The SBG Ireland product will ing Syria during the fight night admitted that his opponent is a win, but I want fight near his hometown and in Belfast against Hanekom good fighter, however he hopes to take home hopes to have the crowd sup- from South Africa. to finish his opponent quick at the victory as port not in favour of Loman, In his fight camp he has en- Tarek Suleiman his first title defence. soon as possible who will defend his belt for the listed the support from two “I did a few things wrong in first time, after knocking out Brazilian heroes and a jiu-jitsu camps after a session with for- FRANS MLAMBO that first fight. Even though Gurdarshan Mangat at Brave ace in preparation to edge his mer Bellator champion Doug- he fought a good fight and was 9. Mlambo added that he felt competitor. Suleiman is un- las Lima, Roan Carneiro, for- smart in his game plan, I feel honoured to headline the main dergoing his camp in Thailand, mer UFC fighter and renowned like I gave it away to him. I’m Frans Mlambo event of Brave 13 in Belfast. where he sets up his training coach Craig Jones. England stars have Japan suffer defeat under new boss discussed prospect of Japan lose 2-0 to racism in Russia Ghana• in friendly BETTER

AFP | London Match was boss KNOW Nishino’s• first in charge shley Young says Eng - Aland’s stars have discussed Manager’s new how they should react if they • Japan is one of the are subjected to racist abuse at formation didn’t work most successful the World Cup in Russia. teams in Asia, having Young is aware that issues Reuters | Tokyo qualified for the with racism could flare up last six consecutive during the tournament after a ew Japan manager Akira FIFA World Cups number of reports of abuse in NNishino deployed a new Russian football. formation but endured a disap- with second round Japan’s Yoshinori Muto in action Ghana’s Rashid Sumaila Earlier this month, the Rus- pointing first match in charge advancements in sian Football Union was fined with a 2-0 defeat by Ghana as 2002 and 2010, and 30,000 Swiss francs (just un- his side prepared for the World posing a threat going forward, “I was surprised with the having won the AFC der £23,000) by world govern- England’s Ashley Young during the Cup at a rain-drenched Yokoha- there was confusion in defence condition of the Ghana players, press conference Asian Cup a record ing body FIFA following dis- ma Stadium yesterday. with the back three often sitting who managed to switch from four times criminatory chants from fans Goals from Ghana captain too deep and Haraguchi caught defence to attack quickly. As during the friendly against “Whether it’s going to hap- Thomas Partey and debutant out of position at least three Ghana’s reaction was so good, France in St Petersburg on pen, whether you are on the Emmanuel Boateng with a pen- times in the first half. I was not able to use the three sharp after coming on at half- March 27. pitch, I’m not sure how you alty ensured a miserable night Partey scored with a free-kick at the back as I thought,” said time. The Borussia Dortmund It was alleged France play- react to it,” he said. for Nishino and means the after eight minutes as Nishino’s Nishino. playmaker, who has been side- ers were subjected to monkey “I’m sure we’ll talk about it ex-Japan midfielder has diffi- new formation failed to function “The back three is not a fixed lined with a series of ankle in- chants during the match at and we have talked about it, in cult decisions to make in the with brief moments of attacking formation. I tried the three at juries this year, immediately Krestovsky Stadium in St Pe- the squad, in what to do and next 24 hours before naming his menace tempered by vulnerabil- the back to see how we would brought more dynamism and tersburg, which is one of the what not to do.” 23-man World Cup squad. ity in defence. respond during the game when creativity to Japanese attack. host venues for the World Cup. Just over a week ago, Eng- Nishino, who took over from Five minutes after the break we were pushed back.” However, it was ultimately Manchester United and land boss Gareth Southgate re- Vahid Halilhodzic in April after Japan’s back three dawdled Going forward, Keisuke Hon- a poor night for Nishino, who England winger Young admit- vealed part of his planning for the Bosnian had guided Japan and hesitant goalkeeper Eiji da looked the most likely to must now decide on his squad ted he has already talked about the tournament would include to next month’s finals in Russia, Kawashima gave away the spot score in the first half, twice test- on Thursday with few positives the problem with his interna- preparing his players for any switched the formation with kick that was coolly dispatched ing goalkeeper Richard Ofori to reflect on from his sole game tional team-mates. racist incidents they may face. three central defenders, two by Boateng for Ghana’s second. but the 31-year-old, now plying in charge. wing-backs and two inside for- Nishino said there were pos- his trade in Mexico at Pachuca, Japan’s first Group H match wards supporting a lone striker. itives from the game but added notably tired in the second half is against Colombia on June 19 Despite wing backs Yuto Na- that his formation did not work before being substituted. before they face Senegal and BOC programmes for gamoto and Genki Haraguchi against the pacey Ghana attack. Shinji Kagawa also looked Poland at the finals. 2018 gets approval Real Madrid sign TDT | Manama eral Assembly (August 18), Un- Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern ion of Arab National Olympic young Brazilian he future programme for Committees Conference (No- AFP | Munich have a manager for that,” Le- forward Rodrigo Tthe Bahrain Olympic Com- vember 28-29) and Olympic wandowski told reporters in the mittee (BOC) in 2018 was ap- Park launch (December 2). ayern Munich’s star striker mountain resort of Arlamow, Reuters | Barcelona proved at its annual ordinary Staged at the at Crowne Pla- BRobert Lewandowski wants where the Polish team is pre- General Assembly. za Hotel in Manama, the meet- to leave the Bundesliga club this paring for the World Cup. oung Brazilian forward Some of the most anticipat- ing also brought up a group summer to seek “a new chal- He was the Bundesliga’s top YRodrigo Rodrigues has ing events on the BOC calendar of other subjects, such as the lenge”, his agent told Sport Bild scorer in the just-completed joined Spanish giant Real are the Olympic Day (June 22), final account for the end-of- yesterday. season with 29 goals, the third Madrid on a six-year deal the 18th Asian Games in Ja- the-year financial statements “Robert feels that he needs time he has won the trophy af- from Gremio Novorizonti- karta (August 18-September and the auditor’s report for a change and a new challenge Bayern Munich’s Polish forward ter success in 2015/16, also with no, his representatives have 2) and the First International 2017, the proposed budget for in his career,” Pini Zahavi told Robert Lewandowski Bayern, and 2013/14 while at confirmed. Physical Literacy Conference 2018, as well as signing a new the weekly. Paris Saint-Germain and Pre- ex-club Borussia Dortmund. The 18-year-old was (September 9-11). external auditing company. “The managers of Bayern mier League giants Chelsea and In February, the Poland in- pictured at Real Madrid’s Other events confirmed for The general assembly also know about it.” Manchester United are also un- ternational parted ways with training ground with a club the remaining of 2018 are the had talks on proposals pre - Lewandowski, 29, whose derstood to be interested. his previous agent of 10 years, shirt and will join Real Ma- Second Youth Olympic Games sented by the Bahrain handball Bayern contract runs until “I want to focus on prepar- Cezary Kucharski, and signed drid Castilla, the European in Argentina (October 6-18), Association and the Bahrain 2021, has been linked with Real ing for the World Cup, I’m not up with Zahavi, one of the most champions’ reserve side, Olympic Council of Asia Gen- cycling Association. Madrid while Qatari-backed thinking about club matters, I powerful in world football. next season. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 19

Halep rewarded for French Open patience after risky start

Simona Halep Djokovic reaches third shrugged• off a terrible first set to see off Alison Riske in her Roland Garros opener round at French Open Reuters | Paris Djokovic fought hard to see off plucky Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar in straight op seed Simona Halep Treached the second round sets of the French Open a day later than expected and not without AFP | Paris a fright as she recovered from Simona Halep in action a slow start to beat American ormer champion Novak BETTER Alison Riske 2-6 6-1 6-1 yes- Djokovic reached the terday. works as she lost the open - FFrench Open third round The Romanian world num- ing five games, sprinkling for the 13th consecutive year by KNOW ber one stayed under wraps unforced errors across Court beating Spanish qualifier Jaume until the fourth day of the Philippe Chatrier, but there Munar 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 6-4 yester- tournament after her open- was no sign of panic and her day, while second seed Alexan- Djokovic is one of ing match was cancelled on game eventually clicked into der Zverev staged a fightback the four players to Tuesday evening because of a gear. to win a five-setter with Dusan defeat Roger Federer schedule backlog. The 83rd-ranked Riske won Lajovic. It appeared some of Tues- three games in her previous Djokovic, the 2016 Roland three times in one day’s rain had got into the claycourt meeting with the Garros champion and former year, and one of only twice Roland Garros run - world number one, is seeded two players to beat ner-up but broke serve three 20 this year after struggling to both Roger Federer times in taking the opening set. rediscover his best form after and Rafael Nadal in a Halep quickly reasserted returning from a right elbow Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his second round match against Spain’s Grand Slam in consec- her authority though with injury. Jaume Munar utive matches It was good that the depth and power of her He wasn’t at his best on Court I came back so groundstrokes stopping Riske Suzanne Lenglen, but goes on to in her tracks -- conceding just face Spain’s 13th seed Roberto “Jaume is a great player, he reach a Grand Slam quarter-fi- Frenchman Benoit Paire on strong. I just 14 points in sets two and three. Bautista Agut for a place in the has lots of quality and good con- nal and was knocked out in the Philippe Chatrier court, win- wanted to relax “It was good that I came last 16. centration. I congratulate him first round at Roland Garros ning 6-3, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in his my arms, because I back so strong,” Halep, beaten The Serbian 12-time Grand on a great match today.” last year. first Grand Slam event since was moving pretty in last year’s final by Jelena Slam champion fired 39 winners German world number three But Zverev moved into round Wimbledon last year after re- well also at the Ostapenko, told reporters. but 33 unforced errors and was Zverev found himself in deep three for the second time, where covering from a wrist injury. beginning, but my “I just wanted to relax my broken three times by Munar, trouble when trailing by two he will play Bosnian 26th seed The unlikely adventure of Ar- arm was very tight arms, because I was moving the world 155. sets to one against Lajovic, but Damir Dzumhur, as he looks to gentinian world number 190 pretty well also at the begin- “I am very happy to be here the Serbian ran out of gas as it become the first German man to Marco Trungelliti came to an and I couldn’t hit ning, but my arm was very on Suzanne Lenglen and see so finished 2-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. win the title since 1937. end as he lost 6-1, 7-6 (7/1), 6-1 the ball as I wanted tight and I couldn’t hit the ball many people and see the sup- The 21-year-old, a winner of Japan’s Kei Nishikori also to Italian Marco Cecchinato in SIMONA HALEP as I wanted.” port,” said Djokovic. three Masters titles, is yet to staged a comeback to edge out the second round.

Froome climbs WorldTour ranking after Giro toNL-Jumbo) down to fifth and Grand Tour sixth places, respectively. • Froome made the biggest contenders move up, gain, moving up a whopping Peter Sagan holds 271 places in the WorldTour commanding lead ranking. He is now seventh with 1,205 points after his Giro d’Ita- Cycling News | Rome lia overall victory, along with wins in stage 14 and 19, and he won the mountain classifica- he 2018 WorldTour rank- tion. Tirreno-Adriatico is the Carlos Betancur Tings have shifted after the only other WorldTour race that first Grand Tour of the season, Froome has competed this year. the Giro d’Italia, concluded in Other big changes in the Betancur could make Rome on Sunday. Overall win- WorldTour ranking after the ner Chris Froome (Team Sky) Chris Froome Giro d’Italia come from Tom mid-season move to UAE has climbed into the top 10, as Dumoulin (Team Sunweb), has three-stage winner Simon though he did not secure a stage behind Sagan and Valverde, whose second place overall Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) and victory, his two podium plac- with 1,472 points. moved him up 135 places and Team Emirates four-stage winner Elia Viviani es added to his tally. Alejandro Likewise, Viviani won sprint into 13th. Third-placed Miguel pana for the squad at the end (Quick-Step Floors). Valverde (Movistar) remains in stages 2, 3, 13 and 17 at the Angel Lopez (Astana) moved Colombian reported of August. If the move was to Despite the new additions to second place with 1,682 points Giro, along with the overall up 50 places and is now in 17th, • happen, Betancur would join the top 10, however, Peter Sagan after a stellar spring campaign. points classification, which fourth-placed Richard Cara- to be interested and Fabio Aru and Dan Martin as (Bora-Hansgrohe) maintains his Yates’ won mountain stages 9, was enough to move him up paz (Movistar) moved up 110 ‘all possibilities are Grand Tour riders. grip over the series lead with a 11 and 15 during the Giro d’Ita- to fourth place in the World- places to 29th place, and fifth- open’ says agent A mid-season move would commanding 1,914 points. Sagan lia, and wore the maglia rosa Tour ranking with 1,397 points. placed Domenico Pozzovivo be surprising, not least because did not compete at the Italian for 13 days, which bumped him Yates’ and Viviani’s rise pushed (Bahrain-Merida) moved up 35 Cycling News | Rome Betancur is contracted to the Grand Tour but opted for the up 16 places in the WorldTour out Niki Terpstra (Quick-Step places and is now in 24th in the Spanish squad until the end Amgen Tour of California. Al- ranking. He now sits in third, Floors) and Primoz Roglic (Lot- ranking. of 2019 after extending at the arlos Betancur could be end of last season. They are not Cheaded for a surprise unheard of, however. mid-season transfer to UAE Rohan Dennis’ switch to Team Emirates, according to a BMC Racing came in August Eoin Morgan to lead England against Australia, report in Gazzetta dello Sport. 2014 and he too was drafted The Italian sports daily says immediately into their Vuelta that the Colombian, who cur- a Espana line-up. Alessandro Scotland despite broken finger rently rides for Movistar, could Petacchi also made a mid- switch to the squad as soon as year move to Omega Pharma- Reuters | London fielding against Somerset in a England have rested wick- the transfer window is open Quick-Step, though strictly Royal London One-Day Cup etkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on August 1. speaking, he’d retired earlier in ngland’s limited-overs match and will not play for the for the match in Edinburgh, His agent has told Cycling- the year only to make a come- Ecaptain Eoin Morgan has World XI in Thursday’s charity with Sam Billings drafted in as news that ‘all possibilities are back with the Belgian squad. been included in the one-day Twenty20 game against West replacement in the 13-man open’ and that talks are on - Betancur has had an up and international (ODI) squad to Indies at Lord’s. squad. going. down career since turning pro face Australia and Scotland de- But the 31-year-old is expect- Buttler and pace bowler Tom Betancur finished 15th over- with Acqua e Sapone in 2011. spite suffering a finger injury, ed to regain full fitness ahead Curran will return to a 14-man all at the recent Giro d’Italia, The 28-year-old spent two the England and Wales Cricket of England’s one-off encounter squad for the five-match series and it is suggested that he seasons with the team before Board said yesterday. with Scotland on June 10 before against Australia starting on could be put to service imme- stepping up to WorldTour lev- Morgan fractured the ring they face Australia three days June 13, while Billings drops diately for UAE Team Emir- el with AG2R La Mondiale in finger on his right hand while Eoin Morgan later. out. ates and ride the Vuelta a Es- 2013. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 20 Messi hat-trick leads Argentina Egypt’s Salah out for to 4-0 victory up to four weeks Salah could miss the World Cup group stage

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gypt forward Mohamed Salah’s shoulder injury Ewill keep him out of ac- tion for three to four weeks, Liverpool’s club physio has said, meaning he could miss the World Cup group stage. The 25-year-old is desperate to play for Egypt in only their third World Cup and their first Argentina’s Lionel Messi in action with Haiti’s Mechak Jerome for 28 years but faces a race against time to be fit for next month’s Group A games. Lionel Messi Argentina coach “He is sad about what hap - • complains about Israel pened but is totally focused on scored three and set trip before World Cup recovery, seeing when he can be up the fourth in the ready,” physio Ruben Pons told World Cup warm-up AFP | Buenos Aires Spanish sports newspaper Mar- match against Haiti ca of the injury to Salah during Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah with Sadio Mane and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo as he is substituted after sustaining an rgentina coach Jorge Liverpool’s Champions League injury ASampaoli has com - final defeat by Real Madrid. Reuters | Buenos Aires plained that his side have to “In principle it will be be - play their final World Cup tween three and four weeks knockout phase. beat Congo 2-1 in October. rgentina showed once warm-up match in Israel. but we will try to reduce those On Sunday, Salah posted a Salah, who scored 44 goals Aagain how reliant they are The match in Jerusalem dates, that’s the big goal,” he message saying: “It was a very in a sensational first season for on Lionel Messi as the Barce- against Israel will be their added. In principle it will tough night, but I’m a fighter. Liverpool after joining from AS lona forward scored a hat-trick last before travelling to Egypt begin their World Cup be between three Despite the odds, I’m confident Roma, was voted Player of the in their 4-0 World Cup warm- Russia. campaign against Uruguay on and four weeks but that I’ll be in Russia to make you Year by the Football Writers’ up win over Haiti on Tuesday. “I’m not the one who June 15, before facing hosts we will try to reduce all proud. Your love and support Association this month, com- With Javier Mascherano decides when we play and Russia on June 19 and Saudi will give me strength.” pleting a sweep of England’s making his 143rd appearance who we play,” Sampaoli said Arabia on June 25, meaning if- those dates, that’s Egypt reached the tourna- individual prizes and becoming to put him one ahead of Javier after the victory against Salah takes four weeks to recov- the big goal ment after Salah scored a 95th the first African player to win Zanetti as Argentina’s most Haiti at La Bombonera. er he could be fit in time for the RUBEN PONS minute penalty to help them the prestigious award. capped player, Messi got the Sampaoli stressed he did opener from the penalty spot not want to get drawn into after 17 minutes. any comment on the ten- He doubled their lead 12 sion between Israelis and minutes into the second half Palestinians. with a simple tap-in after the But he said: “From a FIFA will not replace Saudi WC ref goalkeeper could only parry sporting point of view, a header, scored Argentina’s I would have preferred Reuters | Zurich third after 65 minutes, and to play in Barcelona. But then set up Sergio Aguero to that’s the way it is, we have he World Cup referee given make it four just two minutes to travel on the day before Ta life ban in his homeland later. the match, play Israel in Saudi Arabia earlier this month Argentina failed to add to Israel and then from there for a match-fixing attempt will their tally but should have go on to Russia. not be replaced at the tourna- been further ahead against ment in Russia, global soccer Haiti, whose sole appearance body FIFA said yesterday. at the World Cup finals came ites because we had a compli- The Saudi Arabia Football in 1974 and are ranked 108th cated time in the qualifiers, but Federation said two weeks ago in the world, 103 places below we are training well and we that it had barred referee Fahad them in the world rankings. will give it our all.” Al Mirdasi after he confessed 14 days to go…… “More than the result we Aguero was fit again after to offering to fix the final of his were able to say goodbye to a knee injury but began the country’s domestic cup com- Russia’s Aleksandr Samedov and referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi our fans and show that we are game on the bench, with Gon- petition. tant referees in his team, Mo- going to Russia with hope,” zalo Higuain and Angel Di Ma- FIFA confirmed in a statement “withdrawn with immediate tee has taken the decision not to hammed Al Abakry and Abdu- Messi said. ria starting up front alongside to Reuters that Al Mirdasi’s effect.” directly replace Al Mirdasi,” it lah Alshalwai, had also been “We’re not going as favour- Messi. World Cup selection had been “The FIFA Referees Commit- said, adding that the two assis- dropped.

PLAYER OF THE DAY Refs to get VAR help Kaliningrad Stadium for red cards Reuters | Zurich Opened 2018 Home team Baltika Kaliningrad eferees at the World RUSSIA RCup finals will be able UEFA capacity to dish out red cards for off- 35,000 the-ball incidents spotted by Video Assistant Referee Stadium built on Oktyabrsky Island, based (VAR) technology, soccer’s on concept of Allianz Arena in Munich. rule-making body IFAB has After World Cup new residential area will said. “If there is something be built around stadium, with parks, away from the action that quays and embankments has been missed and it later created alongside comes to the attention of Pregolya river the VAR or the assistant VAR, then they can inform the referee and he can send the Jun player off, even if it is later in the match,” IFAB techni- 16 Croatia - Nigeria cal director David Elleray told The Times. “We do not Medhi Benatia 22 Serbia - Switzerland anticipate this happening Powerful, athletic and good on the ball, Benatia is one of the 25 Spain - Morocco very often... this would only best defenders in Africa. The centre- half’s talents have taken be for serious red-card of- him to European superpowers Bayern Munich and Juventus 28 England - Belgium Source: FIFA © GRAPHIC NEWS fences.” in big-money moves.