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he Southern Governo- Trate will host a ceremo- Fighters in ring ny on the 13th of November marking the Golden Jubilee of Isa Town. Brave International Combat Week 2018 kicks off at Khalifa Sports City Stadium Southern Governor Shai- kh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khal- ifa Al Khalifa will patronise The friendly bout the event at Isa Town Club, • it is learnt. ended with HH Shaikh A sport and youth com- Khalid gracefully petition will also be held declaring Mohamed on the 14th of November at as the winner. the Isa Town Club as part of festivities marking the Gold Jubilee. TDT | Manama A family festival will also Mohammed Zafran be held on the 15th of No- vember. ne of the biggest sporting events to be witnessed Oby the Kingdom will get ‘Russia not aligned underway with the first compet- itive fights of this year’s edition with Iran’ today at Khalifa Sports City Sta- Abu Dhabi dium in Isa Town. Fighters from 55 countries will ussia’s relationship enter the ring at the 2018 IMMAF Rwith Iran in the wake World Championship being held HH Shaikh Khalid in a friendly bout with Mohammed. HH Shaikh Nasser with HH Shaikh Khalid declare Mohammed as the winner after the friendly bout. of US sanctions is “not as part of the Brave Internation- strategic,” the chair of the al Combat Week, which was comparative politics de- inaugurated yesterday. partment at Russia’s MGI- Bahrain is the only country We will win medals, says HH Shaikh Khalid MO University told the fifth to host the championship apart TDT | Manama HH Shaikh Khalid’s Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate from the US. The fourth edi- Mohammed Zafran aa’a, Shaikh Khalid said that the initiative was vision is integral to the on Sunday. tion of the world championship something he “always wanted to do” and that Russia remains commit- which was held in Bahrain last he is glad to have launched it now. development of mixed ted to strengthening rela- year had 51 countries partici- ahrain can be confident of winning medals “Mohammed is a brave individual, we trained martial arts. What tions with Saudi Arabia and pating. Bat the IMMAF World Championship, thanks him for three weeks and he did exactly what we he has achieved and ensuring regional stability, The inaugural ceremony was to the wealth of talent on the Bahraini side, as- trained him to do. He has proved that nothing delivered to the sport of said Dr Oxana Gaman-Go- attended by His Majesty’s Repre- sured HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. is impossible.” MMA is amazing. lutvina. sentative for Charity Works and Having won several medals last year, Bahrain Speaking about the Brave Combat Federation, MR BROWN When asked about Rus- Youth Affairs, Supreme Coun- is set to continue its impressive run in the IM- he said, “Brave will never stop growing, we want sia’s relationship with cil for Youth and Sports (SCYS) MAF by picking up from where it left off last year, it to get bigger and better.” he said. Iran in the wake of Mos - Chairman and Bahrain Olym- opined Shaikh Khalid. “The sport of MMA is growing rapidly in Bah- With tears of joy Mohammed cow planning to defy US pic Committee (BOC) President He was speaking to Tribune on the sidelines of rain and in the world. Bahrain has now been embraced his hero in front of a sanctions and purchase His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin the inauguration ceremony of the 2018 IMMAF hosting IMMAF world championships for the cheering crowd in a heart melting Iranian imports, she said: Hamad Al Khalifa, First Dep- World Championship last evening. second year now, we will continue doing it for moment. “This doesn’t mean a lack of uty Chairman of the Supreme “InshahAllah, we will have medals,” he said. the third time next year.” he said. After realising his passion, Mo- principle, and doesn’t mean Council of Youth and Sports and Commenting on his the launch of KHK Heroes HH Shaikh Khalid is the founder of Brave hammed was welcomed by HH Russia aligns itself (with President of Bahrain Athletics and his friendly bout with Mohammed Buhaz- Combat Federation and KHK MMA. Shaikh Khalid to undergo training Iran).” Association His Highness Shaikh in martial arts at MMA Bahrain. Moscow is “disappoint- Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa He was specially trained by ed” about the US re-im- along with other dignitaries from strong athletes,” he said, lauding spirit as HH Shaikh Khalid helped Head Coach of Bahrain National posing strict sanctions on across the world. HH Shaikh Khalid’s passion for realise the dream of Bahraini Mo- Team, Eldar Eldarov and striking Iran, fearing it will height- Speaking to Tribune on the the sport. hammed Buhaza’a. coach Renat. en its nuclear activities, sidelines of the event, Kerrith “HH Shaikh Khalid’s vision is Audience were thrilled as HH The initiative aims to strength- she added. Brown, President of the Interna- integral to the development of Shaikh Khalid competed against en the social commitment by tional Mixed Martial Arts Fed- mixed martial arts. What he has 55 Mohammed who overcame the empowering the initiatives to eration said, “It’s fantastic to be achieved and delivered to the countries have struggles faced due to Down’s support those with disabilities back in Bahrain. It’s going to be sport of MMA is amazing.” representatives in the syndrome to achieve his dream and opening new avenues of op- an amazing event over the next Eldar Eldarov, Bahrain’s MMA championship this year. to compete with his role model portunities for individuals. few days. We look forward to the team coach said, “We have a lot and hero. KHK Heroes received over- event, where the athletes will be of upcoming stars who could help The friendly bout ended with whelming support from the ath- competing at the highest level.” Bahrain achieve better results this HH Shaikh Khalid gracefully de- lete community with many ath- DON’T MISS IT “Bahrain obviously has a good year. It is difficult to predict the claring Mohamed as the winner. letes including Brave CF World chance of achieving top spots results, but I think it will be better The inaugural ceremony also The event was broadcasted Champions coming forward to in the competition, they have than last year.” highlighted a true humanitarian across the nation and globally. support the initiative.

Normal life PROBE ON 02 hit by heavy showers New horizons of Khashoggi murder ‘a tragedy,’ but justice will be done 04 co-operation Berlin very seriously,” Prince Khalid our country. I am very sad to see We do not deal with dissidents bin Bandar bin Sultan told the how much of our work has been and exiles in this way. They re- Airshow he murder of journalist Ja- German newspaper Welt Am destroyed as a result. We will en- main Saudi citizens and if they 05 preparations mal Khashoggi is a tragedy Sonntag. sure that those responsible are have problems, we take care of reviewed Tboth for his family and for “Our authorities have already punished.” them. We always tell them that Saudi Arabia, and those responsi- arrested 18 suspects in Saudi Ara- Khashoggi, 59, was murdered their homeland is there for them. ble will be brought to justice, the bia, there have been layoffs in the on Oct 2 in the Saudi consulate “It is beyond my imagination Saudi Ambassador to Germany security apparatus. It is obvious in Istanbul. Eighteen Saudis have what could have moved someone said in an interview published that something went wrong. And been arrested in connection with to do something like this. It is not on Sunday. we are very unhappy about it. his death. The murder was alien to our policy, not our culture, not “In the end, we will know who “The whole thing is a trage- Saudi culture, Prince Khalid said. our nature. It contradicts every- did what and when. We take this dy. For his family, but also for Prince Khalid “We don’t do anything like that. thing we stand for.” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 02 Normal life hit by heavy showers Teams from Works, Interior and Housing Ministries co-ordinate efforts to tackle emergency situations caused by showers

Retailers and mall operators• took the maximum The rainwater leaked brunt of the rains as through the roof and footfalls remained low. there was a minor flooding inside the TDT | Manama City Centre. But as Harpreet Kaur of now, its under control ater, water, everywhere! Nor- SOURCE mal life was badly hit as the WKingdom experienced heavy showers yesterday. A source at the Marina Mall said that Many businesses, malls and shops operations were closed for a few hours. remained closed while people struggled “The extent of damage is not known. to reach from one place to other owing The staff tried their best to secure to huge traffic disruption. stocks at various shops across the Retailers and mall operators took the mall.” maximum brunt of the rains as footfalls Meanwhile, the Ministry of Trans- remained low. portation and Telecommunication Sources said there was a minor flood- stated that Bahrain today would see ing at City Centre Bahrain, Marina scattered rain showers that may be- Mall and many malls, hospitals and come thundery and very strong gusts restaurants. at times with northwesterly winds “The rainwater leaked through the 7 to 12kt (knot) reaching 15 at times roof and there was a minor flooding during the day. inside the mall. But as of now, its under The Housing Ministry said that as control,” a source at the City Centre part of the continuous guidance and told Tribune. A store at the City Centre had to be closed for a few hours after a ‘minor flooding’. A car partially submerged in floodwaters in Manama. follow-up of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, on preparing for the rainy sea- son, preparations were very much on to tackle emergency situations caused by rains. Rains affected none of the housing projects as special teams used suction tankers and pipes to drain water from most of the project sites, the ministry said, adding that it would continue to monitor all housing project sites throughout the week. Teams from the Interior Ministry and Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry were in ac- tion to tackle any emergencies caused by rain. The Works Ministry had con- ducted many preparatory meetings to tackle the rainy season after the first spell of showers a few weeks ago caused floods and disrupted normal Vehicles wade through floodwaters in the capital. life in many parts of the Kingdom.

Kingdom’s strides in Swadesh.edu released education sector lauded TDT | Manama at six colleges graduated dur- ing the ceremony, which was is Royal Highness attended by ministers, senior Prime Minister Prince officials, diplomats, mem- HKhalifa bin Salman Al bers of the Shura Council and Khalifa deputised Southern Council of Representatives, Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin businessmen, public person- Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to alities, university professors attend the 13th Al Ahlia Uni- and students. versity graduation ceremony HH Shaikh Khalifa conveyed at the Gulf Hotel Convention greetings from HRH the Pre- Centre. mier to graduates and their A batch of 388 holders of BA parents, wishing them success and Masters’ degrees enrolled in their studies and lives.

Bahrain-based entrepreneur and educationalist Dr Girish Chandran’s book titled Swadesh.edu was released at the Sharjah International Book Fair by Indian Politician M A Baby. Former Kerala State Minister M K Muneer was present on the occasion. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 03 Normal life hit by heavy showers Safety alert after electrocution fatalities

The ministry also urged •people to make use of the emergency line 999 in case of any serious situations.

The Bahrain Public •Transport Company stated that due to flooding at Buri Tunnel several routes were affected.

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uthorities have issued a safety alert to the public after fatali- Aties were reported in rain-re- lated electrical accidents. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the death of a 68-year-old Bahraini woman who died from electrocution while using a washing machine. The ministry added that the au - thorities rushed to the scene and that necessary procedures were followed. “Bahraini woman, 68, died in Saar while using the washing machine, relevant procedures are being taken,” the ministry stated. Another woman was electrocuted in Many roads were flooded across the capital causing heavy traffic disruption. a building in Janusan area, according to sources. statement issued by the ministry said. towards Hidd at Mina Salman Tun - ter Management Committee held The ministry has urged the public The ministry also urged motorists to nel following an accident caused by a an emergency meeting yesterday to to take safety precautions in the face exercise caution. “Drive slowly, keep truck that ran out of control. discuss the measures taken to tackle of heightened risks. People have been If there is any short-circuit, the safety distance between vehicles, The Bahrain Public Transport Com- rain-related emergencies. advised to avoid standing near lamp- disconnect the power supply use safety belt and keep children in pany stated that due to flooding at Buri Chief of Public Security and Chair- posts, electricity sources and exposed back seats.” Tunnel several routes were affected. man of the National Disaster Manage- wires. before alerting the Civil “Drivers should avoid using roads The Meteorological Directorate yes- ment Committee, Major-General Tariq “All are urged to exercise caution. If Defence Department. filled with rainwater including Shaikh terday issued a warning about ‘unset- Al Hassan held the emergency meeting floodwaters enter homes, keep your INTERIOR MINISTRY Khalifa bin Salman highway towards tled weather conditions’. of the panel with the representatives necessary items on the first floor and Manama near Jidhafs and Kuwait road According to the directorate, show- from concerned authorities. disconnect the electricity. near Umm Al Hassan until the water ers are expected to continue today. Major-General Al Hassan said that “Avoid touching or moving falling make use of the emergency line 999 in is drained,” the statement continued. the meeting came as part of the di - objects or electricity wires. Don’t case of any serious situations. A number of instances of traffic con- rectives of the Interior Minister who touch electrical appliances unless you “If there is any short-circuit, discon- gestions were also reported yesterday. Emergency meeting urged readiness of concerned author- are sure they are dry.” nect the power supply before alerting There was a heavy traffic disruption ities to tackle any rain-related emer- The ministry also urged people to the Civil Defence Department,” the on Shaikh Isa bin Salman highway Meanwhile, the National Disas - gency and incidents. Remembrance Day observed

People traditionally recognise• Poppy Day around the world, in commemoration of the end of the First World War. The idea is to remember the members of armed forces who dedicated their lives to protecting others.

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he British Ambassador, Simon Martin, hosted Tthe annual Remembrance Service and Wreath Laying Cer- emony in the gardens of the Brit- ish Embassy yesterday morning. The Ambassador was joined by members of the diplomatic Mr Martin with other dignitaries and Chelsea Pensioners at the event. corps and representatives from the British armed forces, as well opportunity to remember the topher’s cathedral, as part of an The idea was for students, par- played in the Saar campus, for sign a poppy. as service personnel from sever- contribution of British and Com- international bell ringing pro- ents and staff to create their pop- everyone to admire. Children People traditionally recognise al nations and members of the monwealth military and civilian gramme to mark the 100th an- pies from red card, and “plant” also signed their names, making Poppy Day around the world, in British Community. servicemen and women involved niversary of the end of the First them in a school display. Dona- each poppy even more unique. commemoration of the end of Speaking on the occasion, in the two World Wars and later World War. tions collected will be used to The School was delighted the First World War. The idea Mr Martin said, “This has al - conflicts”. The day was also observed at support the Poppy Appeal, the when Chelsea Pensioners, John is to remember the members ways been a very special event. An additional “Bells for Peace” St Christopher’s Saar Campus school said in a press release. Griffiths, Peter Henry and Hugh of armed forces who dedicated This event provides us with an celebration was held at St Chris- this year. The poppies were proudly dis- Craig also very kindly offered to their lives to protecting others. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 04 New horizons of co-operation Bahrain, Egypt vow to widen co-operation in many fields while affirming historic ties

His Majesty receives Mr Shoukry. HRH the Premier receives Mr Shoukry.

relations are reflected in the ongoing Egyptian President’s most recent visit The Minister of Foreign Affairs ex- rain and the Arab Republic of Egypt, Both countries have meetings between His Majesty King to the Kingdom of Bahrain was last pressed his deep appreciation to the which is a model to be followed based • Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Pres- August, in which the outcomes of their Arab Republic of Egypt for its ongoing on values of respect and coordination agreed to co-operate on a ident of the Arab Republic of Egypt, negotiations resulted in further ex- efforts and its pivotal role in resolving in various international forums. number of matters including President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The panding bilateral relations. Arab issues and serving their interests, He pointed out that cooperation be- Customs, visa exemption as well as the development of Arab tween the two brotherly countries has agreement for holders of collective action, noting in particular its recently proven to be solid and timely steadfast brotherly stances supporting when it comes to facing challenges, diplomatic, special and service the security, stability and prosperity of such as regional interventions. passports and parliament as the Kingdom of Bahrain and its efforts He also affirmed that the Arab Gulf well as co-operation between to combat violence, extremism and is an integral part of the security of the different departments. terrorism. Arab Republic of Egypt, stressing that The Minister of Foreign Affairs also the Arab Republic of Egypt will not reiterated the Kingdom of Bahrain’s accept undermining the Kingdom of Manama firm stance in solidarity with the Arab Bahrain’s security and stability. Republic of Egypt in combatting terror- The Egyptian Minister of Foreign he 10th session of the Joint Com- ism and extremism, drying up its sourc- Affairs invited his Bahraini counterpart mittee for Cooperation between es of funding and seeking to establish and members of the Committee from Tthe Kingdom and Egypt was held security and peace in the region as well the Bahraini side to visit the Arab Re- yesterday, under the chairmanship of as in facing various threats and risks. public of Egypt to hold the next session the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh The Egyptian Minister of Foreign of the Committee. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Affairs also expressed his thanks and Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, appreciation to his Bahraini counter- hammed Al Khalifa and Sameh Shoukry Sameh Shoukry. part, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin signed the minutes of the Joint High The Minister of Foreign Affairs af- Mohammed Al Khalifa and the delega- Committee meeting and a number of firmed in his speech that the relations tion of the Bahraini side, for their warm agreements and memorandums of un- between the Kingdom of Bahrain and welcome, hospitality and excellent or- derstanding on various aspects of joint the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt ganization of the meetings of the Joint cooperation between the two countries. will continue to serve as a model for High Committee, which reflects the Both countries have agreed to co-op- relations and cooperation between the long-standing historical relationship erate on a number of matters including two countries, pointing out that these between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Customs, visa exemption agreement relations are based on solid foundations the Arab Republic of Egypt. for holders of diplomatic, special and and constant progress and prosperity in The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Af- service passports and parliament as various fields. Shaikh Khalid shakes hand with Mr Shoukry after signing deals to extend co-operation in many fairs stressed in his speech the depth of well as co-operation between different He also affirmed that these strong areas at the 10th session of the Joint Committee for Co-operation between Bahrain and Egypt. relations between the Kingdom of Bah- departments.

Bahrain-Philippines co-operation discussed His Majesty’s pioneering Dr Aguiluz praised the• fruitful cooperation ties between his country initiative lauded and Bahrain in various Manama King’s forward-looking vi- fields thanks to the sion of fostering the values of hairman of the Jaffari tolerance, co-existence and keenness to develop Endowments Council, peace, as well as to combat these ties on the part of CShaikh Mohsen Al As- terrorism and extremism and the two governments. foor, has lauded His Majesty strengthening the kingdom’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- long-standing status and role Manama ifa’s “pioneering” initiative in spreading the values of to launch the “King Hamad peaceful co-existence and ac- Chair in Interfaith Dialogue ceptance of the other, in addi- abour and Social Devel- and Peaceful Coexistence” in tion to constant endeavours to opment Minister Jameel the prestigious Rome-based extend bridges of communica- LHumaidan yesterday Sapienza University, which is tion and consolidate dialogue received Special Presidential among the oldest European among various cultures and Envoy of the Philippines Re- Mr Humaidan receives Dr Aguiluz. university as it was established religions, he said. public to the Gulf Cooperation in 1303. Shaikh Mohsen affirmed Countries, Dr Amable Aguiluz. The minister stressed the tion in the Kingdom’s progress. advanced national legislations Shaikh Mohsen stressed that that the royal initiative, aimed They discussed the bilater- importance of the cooperation Dr Aguiluz praised the fruit- including foreign investment the royal initiative is a key step at consolidating the global al cooperation in the field of especially in the field of labour ful cooperation ties between his and the protection of workers. aimed consolidating the prin- co-existence and peace ef - labour and human resources and exchange of technical ex- country and Bahrain in various He commended Bahrain’s ciple of interfaith dialogue, as forts, adds to kingdom’s record development as well as the pertise as well as areas of hu- fields thanks to the keenness to care given to the Filipino com- well as at extending bridges which is laden with landmark successful experiences of both man resources development. develop these ties on the part of munity and the Kingdom’s of communication and pro- achievements in the political, countries regarding citizens’ The minister also praised the the two governments. advanced labour market reg- moting co-existence among all economic and urban fields, and employment and social protec- role of the Philippines’ commu- He also praised the current ulations and social protection sects and religions. embodies the leadership’s wis- tion schemes. nity in Bahrain and its contribu- progress of Bahrain thanks to its programmes. The move reflects HM the dom and sound approach. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 05 Airshow preparations reviewed Manama event, thanks to HM the King’s Bahrain Defence Force and the opening of BIAS according to unlimited support and sound Royal Bahraini Air Force, which, schedule, stressing the impor- M the King’s Person - directives and forward-looking he said, has always contributed tance of harnessing all potentials al Representative and strategic vision, has contributed This year’s edition to BIAS success and removed all to ensure the event’s success. HChairman of the Su - to strengthening Bahrain’s sta- will feature the obstacles. He was also listened to the preme Organising Committee tus as a host of airshows in the He also expressed thanks to committee members’ remarks of the Bahrain International Air- region, he said. participation of the ministries and state departments on the preparations for the air- show (BIAS 2018), HH Shaikh While chairing, at the Al Sakh- latest and most modern for their cooperation and efforts, show. Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, ir Air Base yesterday, the meet- military and civil noting that the ultimate goal Earlier, HH Shaikh Abdulla has extended thanks and appre- ing of the Supreme Organising aircraft, in addition of all the exerted tremendous arrived at the Al Sakhir Air Base, ciation to all parties that are ex- Committee of the fifth edition to conferences, efforts is ensure the success of where he was welcomed by Min- erting tremendous efforts ahead of BIAS, HH Shaikh Abdulla and recreational the event and boost the Bahrain ister of Transportation and Tele- of the official opening of BIAS stressed that the efforts of those economy. communications, Kamal Ahmed, 2108, due to be held under the in charge of BIAS, particularly programmes for He asserted that this year’s Sakhir Air Base Commander, patronage of His Majesty King the Ministry of Transportation families, visitors and edition will feature the partic- Air Vice-Marshal Mohammed Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on and Telecommunications, have participants. ipation of the latest and most bin Ba Hussain Al Musallam, November 14-16, at the Al Sakhir contributed to the kingdom’s HH SHAIKH ABDULLA modern military and civil air- organising committee members Air Base. success in gaining international craft, in addition to conferences, and officials. HH Shaikh Abdulla stressed fame and trust of world aviation and recreational programmes The Transportation Minister, that BIAS will continue its suc- companies. the government to ensure the Commander and First Deputy for families, visitors and par- who also the Deputy Chairman cess and attract more effective HH Shaikh Abdulla extended success of BIAS 2018. Prime Minister, for his support ticipants. of BIAS Supreme Organising participants and new compa- sincere thanks and appreciation He also paid similar tribute to for BIAS. HH Shaikh Abdulla discussed Committee, said that BIAS 2018 nies from brotherly and friendly to His Royal Highness Prime His Royal Highness Prince Sal- HH Shaikh Abdulla also laud- with the members of the Su - will bring about a giant qualita- countries. Minister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the ed the distinguished coopera- preme Organising Committee tive leap and build on the success The continuous success of the man Al Khalifa for the efforts of Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme tion and coordination with the the preparations for the official of the previous four editions.

Verdict delayed to assign audit Car bomber loses appeal expert TDT | Manama Appellant among six Bahrainis sentenced to 15 years behind bars Ali Tarif TDT | Manama Ali Tarif Centre Bahrain on July 19, 2014. attack said that he, along with his them, but when I reached the he Lower Criminal A gas cylinder kept in the car co-conspirators, stole a car and area I saw the car was already TCourt has adjourned exploded after firebombs were placed another number plate on on fire.” the trial of a man accused he mastermind behind a hurled at it by the defendants, I started to chase them, it on the same day of the attack to The suspects admitted to the of embezzling BD30,000 blast that occurred in 2014 according to court documents. but when I reached the deceive policemen. charges, court files read. until December 2, 2018, to Tnear the Kingdom’s big- Prosecutors said that a robbed area I saw the car was A prosecution witness earlier They were held guilty based on summon an expert in audit- gest mall has had his sentence up- number plate was fixed on the told the court that he chased the their confessions, the evidence ing to review the submitted held by the High Appeals Court. car, in a bid to mislead investi- already on fire. defendants, after spotting them of prosecution witnesses and a receipts. The appellant was among six gators. PROSECUTION WITNESS stealing the car that was used in medical examiner’s report. The defendant was work- men sentenced earlier to 15 years However, five of the culprits the explosion. All defendants are in police ing as the head of the ac - each in the case. were arrested shortly after the off about the defendants, accord- “I saw some men stealing a ve- custody expect the one who is counting department in a The Bahrainis used a stolen explosion. ing to court documents. hicle outside a garage in Duraz,” still at large and was sentenced restaurant management car to cause blast near the City The police had received a tip- The mastermind behind the he said, adding: “I started to chase in absentia. company, but his employers accused him of embezzling the amount. However, the defend - ant’s lawyer requested the court to assign an expert Man ordered to be treated at Psychiatric Hospital in auditing to review the TDT | Manama receipts submitted by the Ali Tarif actions before the police arrested him, but station with the help of a friend. plaintiff. he suffered a psychological breakdown The latter wasn’t charged as he did not Judges at the court said after the arrest. know the real intentions of the defendant. that to serve justice, they he Lower Criminal Court has or- The defendant was wanted in connec- I didn’t know “I didn’t know that the police officers decided to adjourn an - dered to keep a suspect at the Psy- tion with several civil lawsuits against that the police officers wanted wanted to arrest him. He just told me to nouncing the verdict to as- Tchiatric Hospital after he tried to him. And police officers summoned him to arrest him. He just told me come and pick him up. sign an expert. flee from the police station. for questioning. “He asked me to meet him in front of The report of the expert A mental report had earlier revealed However, as soon as he realised that to come and pick him up. the police station,” the friend told pros- has to be submitted by De- that the defendant was responsible for his he would be detained, he fled the police DEFENDANT’S FRIEND ecutors. cember 2, 2018.

Iqbal Day celebrated China ties hailed

Crown Prince’s Court President Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa yesterday received Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain The Pakistan Club, Bahrain, celebrated the Iqbal Day in style marking the birth anniversary of great poet, philosopher Anwar Habibullah and hailed relations of friendship and co-operation between both countries. The Chinese ambassador and thinker Allama Mohammad Iqbal. The chief guest was Afzaal Mahmood, Ambassador of Pakistan. Many dignitaries expressed heartfelt thanks and respect to the Crown Prince’s Court President, pledging to continue working on further and community leaders attended the event. bolstering outstanding relations between the two friendly countries. Sense of ‘national duty’ driving citizens to vote in polls Manama Bahrain Centre for Strategic and In- ballot boxes on Election Day. consumer rates of foodstuffs and petrol. should be major issues. ternational Studies (Derasat) said they A strong sense of national duty is the Road infrastructures development, The survey said that 72 per cent of bout 44 per cent of Bahraini men have not yet made up their minds be- principal driver of the participation in including storm water drainage, reduc- the respondents would choose a candi- and women said they would cause they have yet to meet candidates the elections, the survey said. tion of traffic congestion, addressing date for his/her honesty and efficiency, Adefinitely participate in the par- and learn about their electoral plat- Voters agreed that the key issues urban and rural planning concerns while 64 per cent cited his/her educa- liamentary and municipal elections on forms, plans and programmes. for the elected Council of Represent- were also cited as major issues for the tion, 61 per cent his/her patriotism, 37 November 24. According to the survey conclusions, atives should be the Value Added Tax lawmakers. per cent his/her independence, and 28 Another 33 per cent of the respond- between 55 and 66 per cent of the eli- (VAT), salary increment, early retire- For some respondents, enhanced per cent said for his/her community ents in the survey conducted by the gible voters will show up to cast their ment, housing services, and slashing living standards and Bahrain’s progress activism. 06 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 world WWI after 100 yrs World leaders mark 100 years since the end of World War I in Paris

70 leaders took part• including US and Russian Presidents • Trump and Putin arrived separately Strawberries being dumped at Bullsbrook, east of Perth. Inset, a strawberry with a needle found inside AFP | Paris, France s President Donald Trump, his Russian Woman arrested Ucounterpart Vladimir Putin and dozens of other world leaders joined France’s Emma- over strawberry nuel Macron in commemorat- ing the centenary of the end of World War I in a solemn cere- needle scare in Oz mony in Paris yesterday. Sydney, Australia The ceremony at the foot of berries, were reported in Sep- the Arc de Triomphe war me- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (3rd L) and his wife Sara (4th L), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (5th woman has been arrest- tember around the country. morial on the Champs-Elysees L) Moroccan King Mohammed VI (7th L) and his son Hassan, US First Lady Melania Trump (C), US President Donald Trump Aed after a “complex” in- One incident was also re - marked the culmination of (6th R), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (5th R), French President’s wife Brigitte Macron (4th R) and Russian President vestigation into an Australian ported in neighbouring New events for the 100th anniver- Vladimir Putin (3rd R) attend a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris strawberry scare where nee- Zealand. Police said a 50-year- sary of the end of the four-year dles were found stuck into the old woman was arrested on onflict which claimed 18 mil- fruit, police said Sunday, in a Sunday afternoon “following lion lives. Macron led dozens of motorcade as it rolled up the veterans of the armed forces with Beninese star Angelique crisis that sparked nationwide a complex... and extensive in- heads of state and government Champs-Elysees. They were of France and its allies, were Kidjo performing a song to lives panic. vestigation” into the contami- including German Chancellor immediately overpowered by invited to the ceremony, which lost on behalf of the former co- Queensland state authorities nation case. Angela Merkel and Canadian police. Putin was one of the last began with a rendition of the lonial power. The rain added to offered a large reward and the “The (Queensland Police Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to take his place among the cer- Marseillaise and a review by the solemnity of the occasion, national government raised Service) coordinated a na - on foot towards a viewing stand emony, on the front row next to Macron of cadets from France’s with Macron eschewing an um- jail terms for such crimes after tional investigative response at the tomb of the Unknown Sol- Macron’s wife Brigitte. military schools. brella as he remembered the sewing needles were found in with multiple government, dier under the Arc de Triopmhe. Putin shook hands on arrival French-born Chinese Amer- suffering of those who fought plastic boxes of the fruit sold law enforcement and intelli- Trump and Putin arrived sep- with Trump, and Trump also ican cellist Yo-Yo Ma played a in the so-called “war to end all in supermarkets in September. gence agencies,” they added in arately from other leaders at shook hands with Merkel and Sarabande from Bach’s 5th cello wars” in a speech. Since the first case came to a statement. the commemorations, which some of the other leaders placed suite and schoolchildren read On Saturday, Trump cited the light when a man was taken to The woman was set to be took place in the rain. Minutes next to him but pointedly did accounts of soldiers from eight bad weather for his decision to hospital with stomach pains charged Sunday evening and before the start of the ceremony not extend a hand to Trudeau, countries who served in the war, cancel a visit to an American after consuming strawber- appear in court in Brisbane on two topless protesters from the whom he disparaged earlier this in their native language. cemetery in northern France ries, more than 100 alleged Monday. radical feminist group Femen year as “dishonest and weak”. There were also tributes to -- a decision for which drew incidents of pins and needles Police did not reveal any fur- attempted to waylay Trump’s Over 3,400 people, including troops from African countries, criticism. found in fruit, mostly straw- ther details. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 07 ‘Ohitorisama’ or the art of doing it alone

nature of the consumer trend,” also pushing this trend, experts Kitakoga is part she said. The growing phenom- say, as fatigued people seek relief enon is also helping to liberate from round-the-clock contact. of a growing individuals from feeling like “Our data show sociable indi- they have to conform to peer viduals tend to... seek solo activ- trend in Japan pressure, added Matsushita. ities,” said Matsushita, a married favouring Surveys show Japanese con- mother-of-two, who says she sumers -- especially younger too is partial to a spot of solo solo activities ones -- rate quality time alone karaoke. above hours spent with family that is now so and friends. ‘Personal space’ Official data show the ratio Restaurants are also cashing widespread of households with parents and in. At the “Ichiran” ramen noo- children is gradually shrinking dle chain, it is possible to enjoy it has its as fewer adults form relation- a meal with barely any human A woman pays for a solo booth at the reception of a karaoke parlour in Tokyo ships. interaction whatsoever. own name: In 1980 in Japan, only one in Customers order from vend- 50 men had never been married ing machines and then sit in a “ohitorisama” or As demand for such services become a buzzword among so- by the age of 50 and one in 22 partitioned booth to slurp down Masaki Kitakoga poses next to tiny grows, the stigma of doing activ- cial scientists and marketing women. That ratio is now one their noodles, unlike the expe- “on your own” booths after singing, at a karaoke ities alone has decreased, added gurus. in four and one in seven respec- rience at many ramen joints, parlour in Tokyo Kitakoga, who also sings karaoke “Businesses are offering vari- tively. where orders are shouted by AFP | Tokyo, Japan occasionally with friends. ous goods and services to meet The demographic shift comes teams of chefs behind greasy Karaoke, in many ways the Many lone karaoke singers say the trend of people enjoying solo as Japan also grapples with a counters. very so often, 33-year-old archetypal social activity, is a they like singing just the songs activities,” said Motoko Mat- rapidly ageing population, with “We were doing this even Masaki Kitakoga slips case in point. they want to, without bowing sushita, senior consultant with nearly 28 percent of Japanese before the solo activities trend Einto a tiny booth with a Six years ago, the Koshidaka to peer pressure for sing-along Nomura Research Institute. people over the age of 65. started. This ‘personal space’ desk and a chair and belts out karaoke chain realised that some classics that everyone else “The depth and range of such And the pace of modern life concept has been well received karaoke tunes for 90 minutes 30 percent of its customers in knows. services reflect the expanding with ubiquitous social media is in foreign markets too” said Sa- -- completely on his own. certain locations came on their tomi Nozaki, spokeswoman at Kitakoga is part of a growing own, so it set up “1Kara”, tiny ‘Super solo society’ the popular chain, which also trend in Japan favouring solo booths for solo singers. Signs of the “ohitorisama” are has outlets overseas. activities that is now so wide- Now the firm runs a network everywhere in Japan, from cin- Karaoke fan Kitakoga also spread it has its own name: “ohi- of eight speciality karaoke par- emas offering seats with par- enjoys solo travel, taking torisama” or “on your own.” lours that each sees “tens of titions to theme parks that let himself off alone to a remote Analysts say that Japan’s de- thousands” of crooners flock singles jump the queue at certain island in southern Japan mographic make-up -- more to its solo booths, according to rides. last year. “Sure, it would have than one third of households Daiki Yamatani, a spokesman Grocery stores sell condi - been fun to travel with friends contain just one person -- makes for the chain. ments and vegetables for sin- too. But I knew what I want - it perfect for the solo market, “It’s a truly liberating experi- gle diners while travel agents ed to do there and it was fan - with many also craving “me ence,” said Kitakoga. “I like to design itineraries aimed at the tastic because I was able to do time” in a fast-paced, intercon- sing. But beyond that, this lets solo voyager. 33-year-old Japanese man Masaki Kitakoga sings alone in a tiny booth at a everything I wanted to do at the nected and workaholic society. me shake off stress.” The “super solo society” has karaoke parlour in Tokyo pace I wanted to do it,” he said.

Condensed interim statement of financial position as at Condensed interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the Condensed interim statement of cash flows for the quarter and nine months quarter and nine months period ended 30 September 2018 30 September 2018 (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Unaudited) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Unaudited) period ended 30 September 2018 (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Unaudited) 30 September 31 December Quarter Quarter Nine months Nine months Nine months Nine months 2018 2017 ended ended period ended period ended period ended period ended ASSETS 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September Non-current assets 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Property, plant and equipment 453,349 545,360 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Capital work-in-progress 75,827 - Intangible assets 22,736 23,041 Operating activities Financial assets at fair value Operating income 368,085 331,543 1,084,020 943,321 Net (loss)/profit for the period (983,666) 1,267,278 through profit or loss 5,730,662 6,813,529 Operating costs (347,245) (287,941) (1,016,085) (822,572) Adjustments for: Depreciation property, plant and equipment 112,640 82,187 6,282,574 7,381,930 Operating profit for the period 20,840 43,602 67,935 120,749 Amortisation of intangible assets 2,555 3,142 Current assets Unrealised fair value losses/(gains) on financial Inventories 23,323 34,553 assets at fair value through profit or loss 1,086,878 (1,075,662) Prepayments and other receivables 133,251 101,154 Expenses Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment - (4,440) Cash and cash equivalents 208,565 502,235 Staff costs (19,664) (19,574) (62,023) (61,117) General and administrative expenses (13,310) (10,037) (74,040) (32,668) Dividend received (286,320) (229,046) Interest income received (578) (3,134) 365,139 637,942 Selling and advertising expenses (15,816) (13,806) (68,744) (41,920) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Depreciation of property, plant and Total assets 6,647,713 8,019,872 Inventories 11,230 3,955 equipment (807) (1,921) (3,124) (6,193) Prepayments and other receivables (32,097) (89,668) EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Amortisation of intangible assets (874) (817) (2,555) (3,142) Trade and other payables (37,229) 164,604 Capital and reserves Directors’ fees (6,600) (5,300) (76,250) (21,100) Employees’ terminal benefits, net 8,736 8,104 Share capital 4,000,000 4,000,000 Statutory reserve 794,927 794,927 Total expenses (57,071) (51,455) (286,736) (166,140) Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (117,851) 127,320 Capital reserve 68,245 68,245

Retained earnings 1,588,845 2,932,511 Treasury shares (400,000) (400,000) Loss before investment and other Investing activities income/(loss) (36,231) (7,853) (218,801) (45,391) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (20,629) (4,770) Total equity 6,052,017 7,395,683 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment - 4,440 Net movement in capital work-in-progress (75,827) (224,970) Investments and other (loss)/income (170,381) 801,787 (764,865) 1,312,669 Non-current liabilities Purchase of intangible assets (2,250) - Employees’ terminal benefits 82,881 74,145 Additions in investments (4,011) - Net profit and other Dividend received 286,320 229,046 Current liabilities comprehensive (loss)/income Interest received 578 3,134 Trade and other payables 512,815 550,044 for the period (206,612) 793,934 (983,666) 1,267,278

Net cash provided by investing activities 184,181 6,880 Total liabilities 595,696 624,189 Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings Total equity and liabilities 6,647,713 8,019,872 per share Fils(5.74) Fils22.05 Fils(27.32) Fils35.20 Financing activities Dividends paid (360,000) (270,000)

Condensed interim statement of changes in shareholders’ equity for the quarter and nine months period ended 30 September 2018 Net cash used in financing activities (360,000) (270,000) (Expressed in Bahrain Dinars) (Unaudited) Share Statutory Capital Retained Treasury Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (293,670) (135,800) capital reserve reserve earnings shares Total Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 502,235 634,516 At 31 December 2016 4,000,000 693,139 68,245 2,286,422 (400,000) 6,647,806 Dividends paid for the year 2016 (Note 12) - - - (270,000) - (270,000) Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 208,565 498,716 Net profit and other comprehensive income for the period - - - 1,267,278 - 1,267,278 The unaudited condensed interim financial information, set out on pages 4 At 30 September 2017 4,000,000 693,139 68,245 3,283,700 (400,000) 7,645,084 to 17 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 11 November 2018 and signed on its behalf by: At 31 December 2017 4,000,000 794,927 68,245 2,932,511 (400,000) 7,395,683 Dividends paid for the year 2017 (Note 12) - - - (360,000) - (360,000) Net loss and other comprehensive Abdul Latif Khalid Al Aujan Garfield Jones loss for the period - - - (983,666) - (983,666) Chairman Vice-Chairman and Managing Director At 30 September 2018 4,000,000 794,927 68,245 1,588,845 (400,000) 6,052,017 THE BEST WAY TO SOLVE TODAY QUOTE PROBLEMS AND TO FIGHT 1990 1995 1996 1997 OF THE AGAINST WAR IS THROUGH DAY IN Tim Berners-Lee publishes a Erdut Agreement regarding A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Ramzi Yousef is found guilty of DAY DIALOGUE. HISTORY formal proposal for the World the peaceful resolution to the Kazakh Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane collide masterminding the 1993 World MALALA YOUSAFZAI Wide Web. Croatian War of Independence in mid-air near New Delhi, killing 349. Trade Center bombing. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 was reached. The deadliest mid-air collision to date.

The last gasp of Northern Ireland TOP Is Theresa May a secret genius? 4 The Prime Minister’s allies say that she’s actually a skilful tactician. But her TWEETS manoeuvring may not be enough to get the country through Brexit 01

ric to start with, while knowing May is famously that compromises with the Eu- uncommunicative, A hard-line ropean Union would be inevita- secretive, averse to being loyalist party ble; avoiding collective cabinet challenged and cool discussions in case they resulted eautiful ceremony in walkouts or leaks; not reacting toward her colleagues. Her Btoday in Paris com- has British JENNI RUSSELL to public humiliations like Boris sense of being besieged memorating the end of Johnson’s attack on her Brexit has encouraged those World War One. Many politics in its rime Minister Theresa plans as “crazy.” Her fear has tendencies. World leaders in attend- May of Britain is a wom- been that if she opposed the eu- ance. Thank you to @ death grip, Pan widely scorned. For 17 roskeptics outright, they would EmmanuelMacron, Presi- because it months, ever since she lost her revolt and replace her with a dent of France! Now off to Conservative Party its majority hard-liner. Suresnes American Cem- knows that in an unnecessary, vainglorious May is famously uncommu - etery to make speech in election, the news media has nicative, secretive, averse to be- honor of our great heroes! its cause is been speculating daily on how ing challenged and cool toward Then back to the U.S.A. long this private, dutiful, diffi- her colleagues. Her sense of @realDonaldTrump dying dent leader can last and when the being besieged has encouraged bid to topple her will begin. As those tendencies. “Her natu - costs. We must compromise or 02 the national disaster that is Brexit ral secrecy has been reinforced face disaster. looms frighteningly close, the by political practicality,” said a Even some of May’s close sup- woman in charge has appeared person who advises the prime porters say privately that her deal hopelessly buffeted by events, minister. She has a core group cannot survive. If it reaches the The Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, also known as the Irish border, runs for 499 km from Lough Foyle in the north of Ireland to Carlingford trapped between the implacable of six to eight people acting as House of Commons, which must Lough in the northeast, separating the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland. European Union and her own advisers, and even some of those approve any Brexit agreement, party’s venomous euroskeptics. are unsure of her strategy be - many Conservative euroskeptics The Brexit talks have been ap- cause she keeps so much to her- will rebel, and not enough of the acron just gave a parently paralysed for weeks; self. “Like talking to a brick wall; opposition will step in to save Mspeech saying na- “our culture.” These festivities By quitting the European Ireland. May, to preserve the solution to the pervading sense half of Britain is aghast at the you get nothing back,” a senior her. There will be uproar, chaos, tionalism is the enemy of helped create a lynch mob at- Union, the Brexiteers hope agreement, proposes keeping of collapse. very real threat that we might Conservative said. talk of a second referendum and true patriotism. Trump mosphere, leading to the mur- to break that establishment Northern Ireland in the cus - The Brexit right blames all of crash out of the European Un- This degree of isolation leaves fears of “no deal.” sat looking angry, not der of Catholics. Every year, the toms union. That means a cus- this on a liberal establishment ion with no deal, wrecking the May cut off from the insights This situation was never in - clapping. He is after all stories were the same: Bonfire and empower the toms border between Northern allied to Europe. It claims that economy and our relationships that she needs for Britain to evitable. It is the product of an a nationalist by his own night was a night for petty ter- Conservative Party’s small- Ireland and the rest of Britain. European rules have held back with our closest neighbours. The avoid calamity. Furious and overcautious leader’s fundamen- admission. And he is no RICHARD SEYMOUR ror and bricking Catholic win- business base. There, the DUP draws a “blood business, weakened the pound country is teetering on the edge frustrated politicians, experts, tal misjudgment of her party’s patriot. He chooses his dows. Parades day was a day for red” line. That, it says, mortally and eroded national self-de - of its worst crisis since World diplomats and business leaders politics. May has always been own comfort over fall- he Democratic Union- blood. I recall that one year dur- threatens the Union. termination. By quitting the War II. But this time, Britain has have been blocked, sidelined or stronger than she thought; she en soldiers, party over ist Party, the hard-line ing my childhood, members of a The panic has a basis in re- European Union, the Brexiteers declared war on itself. ignored when they have tried had defeated the Brexiteers to country, enemy over ally. TNorthern Irish Protestant local Loyalist flute band stabbed ality. In the Northern Ireland hope to break that establish - Senior Conservative Party col- to brief the prime minister on become prime minister, and @GeorgeTakei party that essentially has both a Catholic bus driver repeat- Assembly elections of 2017, Un- ment and empower the Con - leagues, exasperated with May’s the catastrophic complexities none, despite all their sniping Prime Minister Theresa May edly; a woman tried to stanch ionism lost its majority. Sinn servative Party’s small-business Brexit performance, sneer at her of Brexit. Even those she listens and plotting, has had the back- 03 and the Brexit process in a death the bleeding by wrapping him Fein came close to beating the base. both openly and anonymously to rarely hear what she thinks. ing to replace her since. A more grip, is not merely stupid or fa- in towels, but when the ambu- DUP as the biggest single party. The DUP and the Brexit right for being useless, obstinate, in- They often deduce it from how courageous leader would have natical. The party understands lance arrived, he was dead. We In the 2016 referendum, most don’t have identical priorities. decisive. “Lead or go” declared she acts afterward. argued publicly for the least dis- that its fortunes depend on an heard this story on the radio, on people in Northern Ireland vot- Brexiteers want a low-wage, a cover story in The Spectator, By being so silent, May has not ruptive Brexit from the start, increasingly threatened British the way back from watching a ed against the DUP’s pro-Brexit low-tax economy to compete an influential conservative mag- made the case for the Brexit deal persuading a divided country nationalism. parade. Many paid with blood power-sharing. position. Census figures show a with the European Union. The azine. she wants. Even if she gets Brus- to follow her, avoiding the im - Unionism is dying in North- for Protestant loyalty to Britain. Hence the Democratic Un- long-term decline in the share DUP, with a more working-class Behind the scenes, though, the sels to agree to it, it will fail un- mense damage we have already ern Ireland. During the 30-year What, today, is the point of ionist Party’s ability to stale - of Protestants, who tend to be base, often votes with Labour tiny group of May’s allies and less she can get the cabinet and inflicted on our businesses, our oday we honor the war, the Protestant majority Northern Ireland? Built for per- mate the government. Unionist voters, with a Catholic on issues like public spending. advisers are telling a very differ- members of Parliament to back international reputation and our Tservice of men and was mostly loyal, even though petual war to keep the British Prime Minister May formed majority possible by 2021. An But they share the vocabulary ent story. A deal with Brussels is it — not by secrecy and shrewd relationship with our alienat- women who have fought Northern Ireland was one of the in Ireland, it has lost its war, a coalition with the DUP after ironic turn for a statelet built of “Britishness,” and the DUP imminent, and, they say, it will tactical errors, she has been less Is May really more of a Mach- dicament: “It looks like dither- bluffs, but by full-throated advo- ed, exhausted European Union to defend our freedoms the poorest parts of the United and with it the enormous, an- losing her parliamentary ma- to preserve a loyal Protestant would go along with “free mar- be on May’s terms. Diplomatical- naïve and incompetent than she iavellian fighter than a punching ing, it’s not heroic, and you can’t cacy and persuasion. partners. and protect our country. Kingdom. With a dwindling in- imating reservoirs of feeling jority in last year’s snap elec- majority. ket” reforms as long as North- ly delicate phrases will smooth appears. Rather than being the bag? Well, possibly. But even if boast about it until it’s done, but And that is the fatal flaw in May has been inadequate, We are indebted to these dustrial base, it was subsidised and meaning that kept the tion. In exchange for keeping For the theocrats at the core ern Ireland received generous over the biggest current obstacle helpless victim of her party’s these generous interpretations it’s practical,” he told me. “It’s May’s punching-bag strategy. but she was the best her party heroes for their courage by war, infused with money for “Prods” loyal. The barracks are her in office, she gave the hard- of the DUP leadership, this is a funding. to an agreement, the position of divides, she has been engaged of the prime minister’s actions been hellish,” another said. The She needs support she has not could agree on. “Would anyone and strength, and we are an occupying army and giant, gone, the stations empty hulks. line Unionists veto power over threat to the political self-de- If they succeed in forcing a Northern Ireland. May, these in a stealthy operation to avoid over the past two years are ac- divisions over Brexit left her “in bothered to build. Ever since else step up?” an insider asked. grateful for the sacrifices garrisoned stations full of police Peace brought multinationals Brexit negotiations. The DUP, fence of Protestants against, as “hard” Brexit and in imposing advisers say, has been steering a confrontation with her rebel - curate, her strategy will still turn an impossible position” from the taking power in 2016, she should “Everyone wants her job after their families continue to officers. and chain stores, and the town which has a history of ties to Ian Paisley used to put it, the their post-Brexit settlement, smarter path than outsiders can lious right-wing colleagues in out to have been a dangerous beginning, this politician said, have been telling Britain the March,” when Britain is set to make. #VeteransDay When I was growing up in centers grew deathly quiet. gunrunning and paramilita- Papal Antichrist. Hence, the they would further weaken the know, toward the least damag- public, while outflanking them mistake once Brexit finally ar- caught between enemies in her truth: The Brexit you hoped leave the European Union. “No @GOPChairwoman the 1980s, in a small Protes - The bunting, flags and murals rism, has never been easy to DUP obstructs gay marriage, Union. They would exacerbate ing Brexit that the politics will in private. Like Muhammad Ali rives. Only brave leadership — own party and a complex exer- for is undeliverable because it one else wants it now.” tant town in the east of the six still appear in some Protestant deal with. Its leadership is abortion rights and Irish lan- the regionalised class inequali- allow, eventually easing a deal in a comeback fight, she has cho- not back-room games — can save cise in international diplomacy. promised a fantasy. The Brex- counties, Protestants could be- heartlands, if local councils based in the Free Presbyterian guage rights. The party and its ties that brought Scotland to the through the House of Commons. sen to absorb punches until the Britain. That has meant a strategy of iteers lied to you. We cannot (Jenni Russell is a columnist for The 04 lieve that those men of violence don’t dare to remove them. But Church, the fundamentalist Loyalist base are waging a cul- brink of departure. In Ireland, Times of London and a contributing Her allies maintain that while very last moment she can deliver One senior politician de - caution and deception: adopting have all the benefits of the Eu- opinion writer for The New York were there for us, that the Un- they cut a faded figure in just sect founded in 1951 by the tural war to defend “British - north and south, Sinn Fein is a May has made some grievous her own. scribed May’s embarrassing pre- the Brexiteers’ hard-line rheto- ropean Union and none of the Times.) ion was ours. Electoral gerry- another north British region former DUP leader Ian Pais - ness.” They’ll spoil a deal with growing power. It is heading to a mandering shored up Unionist struggling to lure investors with ley. It has been described by the European Union, even if the plurality in the Assembly. A cri- power. There were jobs for the lower corporate taxes. the journalist Owen Jones as Good Friday Agreement must sis for the Good Friday Agree- “Prods,” as Protestants were Parades draw diminishing, “the political wing of the 17th be rewritten or collapses. ment, already stretched by DUP CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE known. Protestants occupied aging crowds. Young, work- century.” During the 1980s, In mainland Britain, the obstructionism, is leading Sinn o matter how bad most of the skilled work and the ing-class Protestants once campaigning against Prime Brexit right laps this up. These Fein to put a united Ireland back Nany situation, cyni- few professional and manage- waved banners celebrating Ul- Minister Margaret Thatcher’s politicians, representing the on the agenda. Though unlikely cism has no positive im- rial jobs available. The south of ster plantation lords, as though negotiated settlement with right wing of the Conservative in the short-term, it seems more pact. Watching the news, Ireland was poor, and everyday their lives were connected to the Irish Republic, its slogan Party and those who have bro- plausible than Brexit did just Tips to tackle floodwaters you might notice that chauvinism said Catholics were such vicious men. Now they blared from every lamppost ken from it over Europe since five years ago. cynicism and victimhood poor because they were back- want out. Every year, more in Northern Ireland: “Ulster the 1990s, have seen the crisis Loyalists, faced with a threat t is not easy to handle emergencies caused by heavy ground; If possible, bring in outdoor furniture and move often seem to go hand-in- ward and dirty, and brought it than a third of students flee Says No.” coming, too. The Union, forged to the Union, would put up a showers. However, I feel the Works, Municipalities essential items to an upper floor; Turn off utilities at the hand, but not for veter- on themselves. “That’s a Prot- Northern Ireland. More would Ulster is saying no again. May, by empire, looks purposeless; fight. The paramilitaries still IAffairs and Urban Planning Ministry has been doing a main switches or valves if instructed to do so. For drivers, ans. —Gen. James Mattis estant-looking house,” mothers if they could: A Belfast Tele- to satisfy her party, has to get Britishness forlorn. The insti- exist. But in the pebbledash, great job. Floods are among Earth’s most common, and most avoid going too fast into even quite shallow puddles as @IngrahamAngle would chirp after tidying up. graph survey of young people Britain out of the European cus- tutions of government are los- gray concrete, rained-on estates destructive, natural hazards. We saw the disaster adversely that can lead to aquaplaning, where the front tyres will The annual Twelfth of July found that two-thirds want to toms union, restoring a cus - ing legitimacy. The Conserv- of Northern Ireland, Unionism affecting the Indian state of Kerala taking away over 400 no longer steer the car and you lose control. It is also bonfires and parades, cele - leave. Ironically, the commu- toms border between the Unit- ative Party has been in a state is slowly dying. And with it, an lives. However, adhering to safety instructions can reduce inconsiderate and illegal to soak pedestrians. Two feet of Disclaimer: (Views expressed brating the history of Ulster nal institutions bequeathed by ed Kingdom and the European of decline, particularly since idea of Britain. the intensity of suffering. For instance, constructing bar- flowing water can sweep away most vehicles — including by columnists are personal and Loyalism, saw effigies of wick- Good Friday prolong sectarian Union. The DUP welcomes that. the 1990s. Scotland almost se- riers will stop floodwaters from entering home. If advised large four-wheel drive cars. Don’t try driving through need not necessarily reflect our ed Papists burned for public allegiances, running Stormont, But the Good Friday agreement ceded in 2014. A resurgent left (Richard Seymour is an editor at Sal- vage magazine and the author, most to evacuate your home, do so immediately; If there is any fast-moving water. editorial stances) edification and the delight of the Northern Irish assembly, presupposes a “soft” border be- under the Labour Party leader recently, of “Corbyn: The Strange possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher Mohammed inebriated Loyalists. This was on the principle of communal tween the north and south of Jeremy Corbyn poses its own Rebirth of Radical Politics.”)

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A hard-line loyalist party eautiful ceremony Btoday in Paris com- has British memorating the end of World War One. Many politics in its World leaders in attend- ance. Thank you to @ death grip, EmmanuelMacron, Presi- dent of France! Now off to because it Suresnes American Cem- knows that etery to make speech in honor of our great heroes! its cause is Then back to the U.S.A. @realDonaldTrump dying costs. We must compromise or 02 face disaster. Even some of May’s close sup- porters say privately that her deal cannot survive. If it reaches the The Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, also known as the Irish border, runs for 499 km from Lough Foyle in the north of Ireland to Carlingford House of Commons, which must Lough in the northeast, separating the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland. approve any Brexit agreement, many Conservative euroskeptics will rebel, and not enough of the acron just gave a opposition will step in to save Mspeech saying na- “our culture.” These festivities By quitting the European Ireland. May, to preserve the solution to the pervading sense her. There will be uproar, chaos, tionalism is the enemy of helped create a lynch mob at- Union, the Brexiteers hope agreement, proposes keeping of collapse. talk of a second referendum and true patriotism. Trump mosphere, leading to the mur- to break that establishment Northern Ireland in the cus - The Brexit right blames all of fears of “no deal.” sat looking angry, not der of Catholics. Every year, the toms union. That means a cus- this on a liberal establishment This situation was never in - clapping. He is after all stories were the same: Bonfire and empower the toms border between Northern allied to Europe. It claims that evitable. It is the product of an a nationalist by his own night was a night for petty ter- Conservative Party’s small- Ireland and the rest of Britain. European rules have held back overcautious leader’s fundamen- admission. And he is no RICHARD SEYMOUR ror and bricking Catholic win- business base. There, the DUP draws a “blood business, weakened the pound tal misjudgment of her party’s patriot. He chooses his dows. Parades day was a day for red” line. That, it says, mortally and eroded national self-de - politics. May has always been own comfort over fall- he Democratic Union- blood. I recall that one year dur- threatens the Union. termination. By quitting the stronger than she thought; she en soldiers, party over ist Party, the hard-line ing my childhood, members of a The panic has a basis in re- European Union, the Brexiteers had defeated the Brexiteers to country, enemy over ally. TNorthern Irish Protestant local Loyalist flute band stabbed ality. In the Northern Ireland hope to break that establish - become prime minister, and @GeorgeTakei party that essentially has both a Catholic bus driver repeat- Assembly elections of 2017, Un- ment and empower the Con - none, despite all their sniping Prime Minister Theresa May edly; a woman tried to stanch ionism lost its majority. Sinn servative Party’s small-business and plotting, has had the back- 03 and the Brexit process in a death the bleeding by wrapping him Fein came close to beating the base. ing to replace her since. A more grip, is not merely stupid or fa- in towels, but when the ambu- DUP as the biggest single party. The DUP and the Brexit right courageous leader would have natical. The party understands lance arrived, he was dead. We In the 2016 referendum, most don’t have identical priorities. argued publicly for the least dis- that its fortunes depend on an heard this story on the radio, on people in Northern Ireland vot- Brexiteers want a low-wage, ruptive Brexit from the start, increasingly threatened British the way back from watching a ed against the DUP’s pro-Brexit low-tax economy to compete persuading a divided country nationalism. parade. Many paid with blood power-sharing. position. Census figures show a with the European Union. The to follow her, avoiding the im - Unionism is dying in North- for Protestant loyalty to Britain. Hence the Democratic Un- long-term decline in the share DUP, with a more working-class mense damage we have already ern Ireland. During the 30-year What, today, is the point of ionist Party’s ability to stale - of Protestants, who tend to be base, often votes with Labour inflicted on our businesses, our oday we honor the war, the Protestant majority Northern Ireland? Built for per- mate the government. Unionist voters, with a Catholic on issues like public spending. international reputation and our Tservice of men and was mostly loyal, even though petual war to keep the British Prime Minister May formed majority possible by 2021. An But they share the vocabulary relationship with our alienat- women who have fought Northern Ireland was one of the in Ireland, it has lost its war, a coalition with the DUP after ironic turn for a statelet built of “Britishness,” and the DUP ed, exhausted European Union to defend our freedoms the poorest parts of the United and with it the enormous, an- losing her parliamentary ma- to preserve a loyal Protestant would go along with “free mar- partners. and protect our country. Kingdom. With a dwindling in- imating reservoirs of feeling jority in last year’s snap elec- majority. ket” reforms as long as North- May has been inadequate, We are indebted to these dustrial base, it was subsidised and meaning that kept the tion. In exchange for keeping For the theocrats at the core ern Ireland received generous but she was the best her party heroes for their courage by war, infused with money for “Prods” loyal. The barracks are her in office, she gave the hard- of the DUP leadership, this is a funding. could agree on. “Would anyone and strength, and we are an occupying army and giant, gone, the stations empty hulks. line Unionists veto power over threat to the political self-de- If they succeed in forcing a else step up?” an insider asked. grateful for the sacrifices garrisoned stations full of police Peace brought multinationals Brexit negotiations. The DUP, fence of Protestants against, as “hard” Brexit and in imposing “Everyone wants her job after their families continue to officers. and chain stores, and the town which has a history of ties to Ian Paisley used to put it, the their post-Brexit settlement, March,” when Britain is set to make. #VeteransDay When I was growing up in centers grew deathly quiet. gunrunning and paramilita- Papal Antichrist. Hence, the they would further weaken the leave the European Union. “No @GOPChairwoman the 1980s, in a small Protes - The bunting, flags and murals rism, has never been easy to DUP obstructs gay marriage, Union. They would exacerbate one else wants it now.” tant town in the east of the six still appear in some Protestant deal with. Its leadership is abortion rights and Irish lan- the regionalised class inequali- counties, Protestants could be- heartlands, if local councils based in the Free Presbyterian guage rights. The party and its ties that brought Scotland to the (Jenni Russell is a columnist for The 04 lieve that those men of violence don’t dare to remove them. But Church, the fundamentalist Loyalist base are waging a cul- brink of departure. In Ireland, Times of London and a contributing opinion writer for The New York were there for us, that the Un- they cut a faded figure in just sect founded in 1951 by the tural war to defend “British - north and south, Sinn Fein is a Times.) ion was ours. Electoral gerry- another north British region former DUP leader Ian Pais - ness.” They’ll spoil a deal with growing power. It is heading to a mandering shored up Unionist struggling to lure investors with ley. It has been described by the European Union, even if the plurality in the Assembly. A cri- power. There were jobs for the lower corporate taxes. the journalist Owen Jones as Good Friday Agreement must sis for the Good Friday Agree- “Prods,” as Protestants were Parades draw diminishing, “the political wing of the 17th be rewritten or collapses. ment, already stretched by DUP known. Protestants occupied aging crowds. Young, work- century.” During the 1980s, In mainland Britain, the obstructionism, is leading Sinn o matter how bad most of the skilled work and the ing-class Protestants once campaigning against Prime Brexit right laps this up. These Fein to put a united Ireland back Nany situation, cyni- few professional and manage- waved banners celebrating Ul- Minister Margaret Thatcher’s politicians, representing the on the agenda. Though unlikely cism has no positive im- rial jobs available. The south of ster plantation lords, as though negotiated settlement with right wing of the Conservative in the short-term, it seems more pact. Watching the news, Ireland was poor, and everyday their lives were connected to the Irish Republic, its slogan Party and those who have bro- plausible than Brexit did just you might notice that chauvinism said Catholics were such vicious men. Now they blared from every lamppost ken from it over Europe since five years ago. cynicism and victimhood poor because they were back- want out. Every year, more in Northern Ireland: “Ulster the 1990s, have seen the crisis Loyalists, faced with a threat often seem to go hand-in- ward and dirty, and brought it than a third of students flee Says No.” coming, too. The Union, forged to the Union, would put up a hand, but not for veter- on themselves. “That’s a Prot- Northern Ireland. More would Ulster is saying no again. May, by empire, looks purposeless; fight. The paramilitaries still ans. —Gen. James Mattis estant-looking house,” mothers if they could: A Belfast Tele- to satisfy her party, has to get Britishness forlorn. The insti- exist. But in the pebbledash, @IngrahamAngle would chirp after tidying up. graph survey of young people Britain out of the European cus- tutions of government are los- gray concrete, rained-on estates The annual Twelfth of July found that two-thirds want to toms union, restoring a cus - ing legitimacy. The Conserv- of Northern Ireland, Unionism bonfires and parades, cele - leave. Ironically, the commu- toms border between the Unit- ative Party has been in a state is slowly dying. And with it, an Disclaimer: (Views expressed brating the history of Ulster nal institutions bequeathed by ed Kingdom and the European of decline, particularly since idea of Britain. by columnists are personal and Loyalism, saw effigies of wick- Good Friday prolong sectarian Union. The DUP welcomes that. the 1990s. Scotland almost se- need not necessarily reflect our ed Papists burned for public allegiances, running Stormont, But the Good Friday agreement ceded in 2014. A resurgent left (Richard Seymour is an editor at Sal- vage magazine and the author, most editorial stances) edification and the delight of the Northern Irish assembly, presupposes a “soft” border be- under the Labour Party leader recently, of “Corbyn: The Strange inebriated Loyalists. This was on the principle of communal tween the north and south of Jeremy Corbyn poses its own Rebirth of Radical Politics.”)

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“Open banking” MIKE ORLOV The draft rule is part of a larger upgrade to the Bahrain’s financial sector Art of Mentoring channels for internet payments the statement said. he value of a mentoring relationship varies widely depend- Feedback is welcome without the use of credit cards/ The initiative, according to Tent on the needs of the individual looking for mentoring and until• 25 November 2018. debit cards; aggregation or CBB, is part of a larger upgrade also the experience of the mentor. This relationship requires ‘global’ view of account or finan- The regulatory of the Bahraini financial sector hard work and honesty on both sides. cial position data from different framework is in line which must remain competi- Mentoring seems to be a habit we are losing in commerce; Consultation paper providers; proactive financial with international best tive in the face of demand for not least because it is hard to find time in our busy schedules available• on CBB website management and budgeting connectivity within financial but it is also hard to share experiences with others when you tools for users as well as down- standards thus creating services and with the e-com- are feeling overly stressed. ward impact on fees and costs a sound ecosystem to merce industry. For those who are currently anxious about their roles and feel TDT | Manama to customer. maintain Bahrain’s The rules are targeted at en- under constant pressure, it is hard to think about mentoring “The regulatory frame - strong position as a suring that the CBB helps foster others when all your resources are being deployed to look after he Central Bank of Bah- work is in line with interna - leading financial hub innovation, competition and yourself. When you feel you are in survival mode, you get selfish. rain (CBB) will soon roll tional best standards thus enhanced efficiency within the Mentoring is about sincerely sharing and giving to someone RASHEED AL MARAJ Tout an “open banking” creating a sound ecosystem financial system keeping in view else over a relatively long period of time and this takes a great initiative based on the idea of to maintain Bahrain’s strong GOVERNOR OF THE CBB changing consumer trends. deal of energy, consistency as a role-model, positive generosi- interconnecting licensed retail position as a leading financial The regulatory rules will be ty, passion, authenticity and bold candour. A mentor needs to banks and other financial in- hub in the region,” Rasheed finalised by the end of this year be able to meaningfully be involved with empathy, sensitivity stitutions. Al Maraj, the Governor of the banks, card companies and oth- based on the feedback received and patience, while constantly adapting to changing times and Draft rules to provide this CBB, said. er payment services and “pay- on the consultation by 25 No- circumstances. new innovative services to con- Open banking services en- ment initiation services” which vember 2018. Being a mentor is a joint-journey with constantly changing sumers in the Kingdom is now tails the provision of “account involves the payment transfer The consultation paper is possible end points. To be effective at different stages of this available for consultation. information services” akin to initiation from any licensee con- available on the CBB website journey, a mentor needs to keep his or her mind open, constant- Some of the anticipated ef- those provided by an aggregator nected by the customer on a sin- (www.cbb.gov.bh) under the ly adding value, helping the relationship evolve and playing fects on the banking system for “information pertaining to gle app or application software, “open consultations” section, different roles at different stages. includes the creation of new customers’ dealing with various mobile device or other media,” the CBB statement said. Effective mentors display empathy at all points in this journey with the people they are mentoring. It is important to constantly understand and evaluate situations when providing advice and guidance. Without this understanding, any form of feedback may sound unrealistic and impractical. ADGM, CBB in deal In a first, BisB names It is also vital to approach the relationship as adult-to-adult sharing, based on mutual commitment and trust. The mentors’ role is to ensure their experience guides the future relationship to promote fin sector woman to head audit in what is a co-created journey, remembering to listen to and learn from the person being mentored. TDT Manama, Abu Dhabi important role regulators play When you take on the role of a mentor remember you have in creating an environment in been sought-out for your professional expertise, for your ca- bu Dhabi Global Mar- which this sphere can progress reer success or for your impressive, Aket (ADGM) and Central to the benefit of innovative ‘serial-achieving’ credentials. In Bank of Bahrain (CBB) signed a institutions in both jurisdic- Mentoring seems addition to the knowledge, exper- Memorandum of Understand- tions.” to be a habit we tise, guidance and direction you ing (MoU) to promote and fa- Richard Teng, Chief Execu- are losing in com- provide, your overall impact will cilitate innovation in financial tive Officer, Financial Services Eman Mohammed Al Binghadeer Hassan Jarrar merce; not least be improved by the quality of your services across the United Regulatory Authority at ADGM because it is hard communication and the strength Arab Emirates and Bahrain. said, “The strategic partner- to find time in our and integrity of your character. The agreement was signed ship allows more cross-border TDT | Manama actions to ensure compliance. busy schedules but For those who are thinking about in Manama between Abdulla FinTech business opportuni- “I look forward to her ac- finding a mentor, remember men- bin Zayed Al Nehyan, Minister ties through closer collabo- ahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) complishing additional it is also hard to tors provide guidance and help to of Foreign Affairs and Interna- ration, partnerships and the Bhas named Eman Moham- achievements and progress in share experiences solve workplace problems given tional Cooperation of the Unit- exchange of ideas.” med Al Binghadeer as Head of her role, and wish her success with others when their experience. Connect with a ed Arab Emirates and Shaikh Both the CBB and ADGM Internal Shari’a Audit Func- in her future,” said the Chief you are feeling mentor in or outside of your or- Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo - are members of the recently tion. She is also the first Bah- Executive Officer of BisB, Mr. overly stressed. ganisation who can help provide hammed Al Khalifa, Minister established Global Financial raini woman to fill this posi- Hassan Jarrar. different perspectives. Mentors of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain. Innovation Network, a group tion. The move is in line with Eman Al Binghadeer has provide sounding boards for ca- With the agreement, the CBB of 12 regulators which seek to banks aim to empower women held several positions at the reer direction and new ideas as and ADGM teams can further provide a more efficient way in the banking industry. Accounting and Auditing Or- well as handling issues and chal- exchange relevant information for innovative firms to interact Al Binghadeer will be in ganization for Islamic Finan- lenges. Avoiding pitfalls is perhaps and collaborate on the super- with regulators and create a charge of enhancing the cial Institutions (AAOIFI) as one of the most vital elements of vision of FinTech companies new framework for co-oper- Bank’s Shari’a auditing and secretary of the Shari’a Coun- a mentoring relationship, again learning from the mentor’s in the respective jurisdiction. ation between regulators on accounting systems, monitor- cil and its committees as well experience. The Central Bank of Bahrain financial innovation, stability, ing operations from a Shari’a as a coordinator during train- Perhaps most importantly, ensure you get on with your Governor, Rasheed Al Maraj integrity, customer outcomes perspective and implementing ing sessions and Shari’a con- chosen mentor. We cannot choose our workmates, but we can said, “This MOU represents the and inclusion. the necessary measures and ferences. choose our mentor. Where possible, find mentors who are positive; people who are happy in their roles are more likely to be productive and help you find successful ways to manage your career. Be wary however of mentors who always agree with you. Effective mentors do not give comfortable or easy solutions and Jewellery Arabia returns for the 27th Year are not ruinously colluding empathisers. A good mentor should TDT |Manama Jewellery, watches, gems and display their latest collections designers and source one-off hardly ever advise on specifics of a situation. Micro-managing, luxury accessories worth an and introduce limited edition pieces in a unique atmosphere,” directive-driven mentoring is to be avoided as are explicit ewellery Arabia 2018, the estimated value of US$ 1 bil- pieces exclusively at Jewellery said Fawzi Al Shehabi, UBM AEM instructions or overbearing guidance; a mentor should be JMiddle East’s premier jew- lion will go on sale to members Arabia 2018. Director of Sales and Marketing. encouraging you to find a place where you can ‘leave the nest’. ellery and watch exhibition, is of the public and trade. Open “Jewellery Arabia 2018 is a Joining international brands Mentoring is definitely a challenge but the greater the effort, returning to the Bahrain Inter- free of charge, show organis- vibrant platform for jewellers and national groups are a host the greater the rewards. For the mentor there’s part-trainer, national Exhibition and Con- ers UBM AEM anticipate over to showcase their latest prod- of designers, retailers and man- part-teacher, part-counsellor, part-consultant and part-boss vention Centre from 20 – 24 50,000 visitors will descend ucts in the dynamic Middle East ufacturers from 30 countries and definitely a sprinkling of being an executive-coach in the November 2018. on the 21,000 square metre market. This well-established worldwide. mentoring relationship; much cross-over on these valuable but Now in its 27th year, this pres- treasure trove over the course exhibition offers consumers and Visitors can also enjoy free- much miss-understood concepts. tigious annual event takes place of 5 days. trade visitors alike a once a year to-attend daily jewellery educa- under the patronage of His Roy- Visitors will be welcomed opportunity to browse the larg- tion seminars led by the world’s (Mike Orlov is a Partner at Stepping Stone Global, a Bah- al Highness the Prime Minister by over 550 local, regional and est selection of jewellery and foremost authority on gemolo- rain-based boutique strategic management consultancy. He is Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al international exhibitors who watches in the Middle East, stay gy, the Gemological Institute of also a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Khalifa. will launch new product lines, abreast of trends, discover new America (GIA). Email: [email protected]) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 11 Bahrain for greater Export Bahrain opens trade ties with China

2018. Foreign investments Bahrain has already attract- • ed some big Chinese names to now at $810 million invest in the country, including the ICT giant company Huawei Major deals, MoUs and China International Marine Officials during the deal signing expected• to sign Containers Company (CIMC). The total goods traded be - Delegation headed tween Bahrain and China ex- TDT | Manama GDP from 30 per cent to 40pc, • cluding oil increased from $872 increase the share of exports by Shaikh Hisham million in 2009 to over $1.7 bil- ahrain’s SME Development from 8pc to 20pc and increase lion in 2017. Bboard in cooperation with the number of Bahrainis TDT | Manama Commenting on the visit, Tamkeen yesterday launched working in SMEs from 36,000 Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Ex- ‘Export Bahrain’ aimed at to 43,000. ahrain is expected to sign ecutive of the Bahrain EDB strengthening the private sec- Export Bahrain will launch major trade deals with said: “We are particularly ex- tor’s role, promote exports and programmes to increase export BChina during a nine-day cited to be taking part in the increase the competitive pow- opportunities by establishing visit to the country organised Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive of China High Tech Fair for the er of local small and medium a business directory and in- by the Economic Development Al Khalifa, Governor of Capital the Bahrain EDB third year and showcase areas enterprises. crease national companies’ Board. Governorate in which Chinese businesses, The launch was held in con- export capacities. The tour, which begins this particularly in the ICT sector, junction with the final stage Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief week and aims at strengthening public sectors. can tap into Bahrain and the of preparation for the ‘Made Executive of the Economic De- economic and trade ties, will Led by Shaikh Hisham bin “These visits highlight our wider region.” in Bahrain’ trademark, which velopment Board (EDB), said: have Shenzhen as its first stop. Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Gov- mutual desire to expand cooper- Over the length of this official has been approved by MOICT “Export Bahrain will play a In addition to attending the ernor of Capital Governorate, ation at all levels, from financial visit, the delegation will meet and will soon be used by local major role in increasing do- Bahrain-Shenzhen Econom- the Bahraini delegation is com- services to ICT, tourism, man- with Chinese government offi- businesses to promote Bah- mestic exports, an objective ic Forum and the China High- prised of Khalid Al Rumaihi, ufacturing, transportation and cials, with Chen Rugui, Mayor raini-made products. that we aim to achieve in the Tech Fair, the most prominent Chief Executive of EDB, Dr An- logistics services,” Shaikh Hish- of the Shenzhen, with the Gov- ‘Export Bahrain’, accord- Kingdom.” high-end technology event in war Alabdulla, Ambassador Ex- am bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, ernor of Zhejiang and Hebei ing to Minister of Industry, The Chief Executive of Tam- China and Huawei R&D Center, traordinary and Plenipotentiary Capital Governor commented. Provinces, and with several Chi- Commerce and Tourism and keen, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed the delegation is also expected of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Foreign investments in Bah- nese business leaders. Chairman of the SME De- Janahi, said that Export Bah- to sign landmark agreements China, Sameer Abdulla Nass, rain have increased from $142 This is the fifth consecutive velopment Board Zayed R. rain aims to support local com- and sign a number of MOUs with Chairman of BCCI, and repre- million in 2015 to $810 million year that a Bahrain delegation Alzayani, is aimed at increas- panies that wish to expand into its Chinese counterparts. sentatives from the private and in the first three quarters of has visited China. ing exports’ contribution to international markets.

201 BAS named catering INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS partner of air show 30 September 2018 (Reviewed) INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME At 30 September 2018 For the nine months ended 30 September 2018 (Reviewed) TDT | Manama Reviewed Audited Three months ended Nine months ended 30 September 31 December 30 September 30 September 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 ahrain Airport Services US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 (BAS) will provide cater- B ASSETS Income ing services at the Bahrain In- Investment in sukuk 846 1,751 2,605 4,617 Cash and balances with banks 1,431 1,823 Investment in equities and funds 1 9 60 38 ternational Air Show, which Murabaha receivables 15,840 13,004 Due from banks 68 35 161 62 will take place from 14 to 16 Due from banks 7,991 15,500 Financing receivables 622 98 752 285 Mudaraba receivables 2,484 5,071 Mudaraba receivables 11 36 44 87 November. Financing receivables 1,972 5,851 Less: Return to short term sukuk BAS Catering Department Investment in sukuks 73,580 73,461 investors and banks (573) (493) (1,587) (1,296) prepares to provide a three- Investment in equities and funds 4,953 5,651 Msallm Al-Nabulsi Investment in real estate 27,008 27,547 975 1,436 2,035 3,793 day buffet at the exhibition Equipment 138 139 Investment banking fees 217 81 358 346 Other assets 2,502 1,366 Ijarah income 308 366 965 1,147 tent by providing luxury meals Foreign exchange - net - (1) (2) 20 for around 70,000 visitors. pares about 6.5 million meals TOTAL ASSETS 137,899 149,413 Other income 7 2 242 116

Msallm Al-Nabulsi, Sr. annually for aircraft using the LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY OPERATING INCOME 1,507 1,884 3,598 5,422 Manager, Catering Services, Bahrain International Airport, Liabilities Staff costs 541 589 1,775 2,004 said: “BAS has a large capacity as well as catering for a num- Due to short term sukuk investors and banks 82,739 93,461 General and administrative expenses 250 270 708 773 through catering department, ber of industrial and health Staff payables 972 979 Depreciation 181 181 543 543 Other liabilities 1,478 832 especially as the company pre- facilities in the Kingdom” OPERATING EXPENSES 972 1,040 3,026 3,320 Total liabilities 85,189 95,272 NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD BEFORE Owners’ Equity IMPAIRMENT PROVISION 535 844 572 2,102

Share capital 59,039 59,039 Net recoveries for credit losses - - 280 - Reserves 8,282 8,567 Unrealised fair value loss on Accumulated losses (14,611) (13,465) investments in funds - - (285) - Impairment (provision) recoveries on MENA Aerospace to Total owners’ equity 52,710 54,141 investments - net (14) - 9 (33)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY 137,899 149,413 NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 521 844 576 2,069 take part in air show INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY For the nine months ended 30 September 2018 (Reviewed) Reserves Investment Total Share Statutory General fair value Total Accumulated owners’ capital reserve reserve reserve reserves losses equity US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000

Balance at 1 January 2018 59,039 3,881 2,226 2,460 8,567 (13,465) 54,141

Transition adjustment on adoption of FAS 30 as of 1 January 2018 - - - - - (2,007) (2,007)

Restated balance as of 1 January 2018 59,039 3,881 2,226 2,460 8,567 (15,472) 52,134

A Mena Aerospace hangar is pictured Net profit for the period - - - - - 576 576 Cumulative changes in fair value - - - (285) (285) 285 -

Balance at 30 September 2018 59,039 3,881 2,226 2,175 8,282 (14,611) 52,710

TDT | Manama with demonstration units fea- Balance at 1 January 2017 59,039 3,669 2,226 2,460 8,355 (15,370) 52,024 tured for Frequentis Defence’s Net profit for the period - - - - - 2,069 2,069 ENA Aerospace will be iSecCOM IP-based secure com- Mparticipating in the Bah- munications system, as well as Balance at 30 September 2017 59,039 3,669 2,226 2,460 8,355 (13,301) 54,093 rain International Air Show for Frequentis Comsoft’s RAPS- INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 2018 (BIAS 2018) at Sakhir Air- 3 surveillance data support, For the nine months ended 30 September 2018 (Reviewed) Hassan Amin Jarrar Ameer Abdul Ghani Ahmed Abbas base at exhibition stand E06 test and evaluation system. Nine months ended and Chalet A36. Dr Mohammed Juman, Man- 30 September Chairman Director Chief Executive Officer 2018 2017 Strategic partners InterTec aging Director and Founder of US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 4 These were extracted from the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on which Ernst & and IJM will be well-represent- MENA Aerospace, commented: Net cash (used in) from operating activities (5,065) 26,619 Young issued an unqualified opinion dated st1 November 2018 which are available on LMC website. ed, with top executives from “We are proud to be support- 4 These Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been authorized for issuance in NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,065) 26,619 accordance with a resolution of the board of Directors dated 1st November 2018 each company in attendance. A ing efforts to market and se- 4 Liquidity Management Centre B.S.C. (c) is Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as Wholesale Islamic Bank. new partnership with Austri- cure contracts in relation to Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 30,327 10,579 an-based communications and the potential procurement of CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 25,262 37,198 Liquidity Management Centre B.S.C. (c) CR 49092 P.O. Box 11567, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: +973 1756 8568, Fax: +973 1756 8569 information solutions provider this world class technology by Email: [email protected] Frequentis will be highlighted; the Bahrain Defence Market.” * Note: The full consolidated statement of cash flows is available in LMC’s website. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 12 Saudi says to cut oil output as producers discuss price Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih announced the kingdom was cutting its supplies by 500,000 barrels per day in Dec

ic uncertainties”, and signs of a Oil exporter has been build-up in crude inventories. • The UAE’s Mazrouei said that pumping 10.7 million the goal of the OPEC and non- bpd since October OPEC cooperation was to strike a balance in the market, adding Brent crude dropped that recommendations for pos- below• $70 a barrel on sible action will be made to next month’s ministerial conference. Friday for the first A majority of OPEC and allied time since April oil exporters support a cut in the global supply of crude, Oman Oil Oil prices have shed Minister Mohammed bin Ham- a• fifth of their value in ad al-Rumhi said. “Many of us share this just one month after view,” the minister said when surging to a four-year asked about the need for a cut. high in early October Asked if it could amount to 500,000 or one million barrels per day, he replied: “I think AFP | Abu Dhabi, UAE it is unfair for me to throw numbers now.” oaudi Arabia, the world’s Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih (2nd-R), Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak (R), OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo (2nd-L), and UAE’s Energy “We need a consensus,” he top crude exporter, said Minister Suhail Mohammed Faraj al-Mazroui (L) attend during a meeting of their Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi said, indicating that non-OPEC Syesterday it will cut oil out- Russia would need to approve put from next month, as major any decision. Oman is also not a producers held a key meeting to member of the Organization of discuss shoring up sliding prices. combination of factors centred Suheil al-Mazroue. by 1.8 million bpd to remedy an $70 a barrel on Friday for the the Petroleum Exporting Coun- Saudi Energy Minister Khalid on higher supply and fears of Falih told reporters ahead of oversupply crisis. first time since April while the tries. al-Falih announced the king- sluggish demand. the meeting that Saudi Arabia’s “There is no consensus yet New York’s West Texas Inter- The latest price slump comes dom was cutting its supplies by The meeting of the Joint Min- “crude exports for December among oil producers about cut- mediate (WTI) sank below $60 a as the United States has upped 500,000 barrels per day from isterial Monitoring Committee will be 500,000 bpd lower than ting production,” Falih said at barrel, a nine-month low. production of shale oil, while December. in Abu Dhabi will not take de- November”. the gathering. In his speech at the start of Saudi Arabia, Russia and oth- But Falih said ahead of the cisions, ministers said, but will The world’s top oil exporter He insisted it was “premature the meeting Falih said the recent ers have raised supplies of meeting of OPEC and non-OPEC propose recommendations for has been pumping 10.7 million to talk about a specific action”, sharp drop in prices has “sur- crude amid signs of slowing key producers that there was a crucial ministerial meeting in bpd since October, he said. when asked about the possibility prised us”. demand. not yet consensus on a broader Vienna early in December. The Saudi minister acknowl- of an output cut. He said the market sentiment Producers implemented large output cut. Among those attending were edged that so far there was no “We have to study all the fac- has shifted from one of fearing cuts starting at the beginning of Oil prices have shed a fifth of Russian Energy Minister Alex- fresh agreement on reducing tors,” Falih said. shortages to one worried about 2017 and managed to push up oil their value in just one month ander Novak, Oman’s Oil Min- production among OPEC and oversupply. prices from below $30 a barrel after surging to a four-year high ister Mohammed al-Rumhi and non-OPEC producers, who struck ‘Surprised us’ He also attributed the sharp to over $85 in October, strongly in early October, driven by a the energy minister of host UAE a deal in late 2016 to cut output Brent crude dropped below drop in prices to “microeconom- improving their revenues.

Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani during the opening ceremony of the 6th International Professional Conference launched yesterday under the title “The Future of the Accounting Profession in Participants of Art Bahrain Across Borders (ArtBAB) during an open discussion headed by the Chairman of the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” Shaikh Mohammed bin Light of the Knowledge Revolution”. The conference is organised by the Essa Al Khalifa. Attended by more than 25 Bahraini artists the meeting discussed ArtBAB milestones since its establishment in 2016 under the patronage of International Arab Society of Certified Accountants at Wyndham Grand Hotel Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King as well as highlighted key indicators of arts industry contribution in economic development Golden Gate Developers unveils their newest project

TDT | Manama The launch event gave an become the tallest residential exclusive first look of the towers in the country, consisting olden Gate Developers property in its entirety as of two towers with 45 and 53 Glaunched its long-awaited well as a 360-degree virtual stories and a total of 746 lux- event for its residential devel- reality tour. urious apartments, starting at opment project Golden Gate on Commenting, Chairman of 45,000 BHD. Saturday at the Four Seasons Kooheji Golden Gate, Ishaq Al Nayan Shah, Chairman of Hotel in Bahrain Bay. Kooheji said the project is ca- Mayfair Housing said, “We are The project is a joint ven - pable of making the Kingdom impressed with the country’s ture between Bahraini-based an exemplar of excellence in the business-friendly mentality and company Kooheji Golden Gate real estate industry. strong work ethic, which ena- and Indian real estate compa- Golden Gate, developed over bled us to create possibilities nies Ajmera Realty and Mayfair 140,000 square meters, accord- such as the Golden Gate pro - Housing. Golden Gate aims to become the tallest residential towers in the country ing to the developers, aims to ject.” 13 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018

THUGS OF HINDOSTAN HUNTER KILLER (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) NEW (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) AAMIR KHAN, KATRINA KAIF, GERARD BUTLER, GARY OLDMAN, AMITABH BACHCHAN COMMON OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (ATMOS): 12.15 CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + Nick Jonas geared for + 3.30 + 6.45 + 10.00 PM 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 1.30 + 4.45 + 8.00 + 11.15 PM + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (ATMOS): 10.45 AM + 2.00 + 5.15 + 8.30 + 11.45 PM THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 3.00 + ‘bachelor party’ 6.15 + 9.30 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) (PG) (ADVENTURE/FANTASY) NEW SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.45 + 6.00 KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, MACKENZIE FOY, IANS | Los Angeles + 9.15 PM + (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) MORGAN FREEMAN SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.45 + 5.00 CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + + 8.15 + 11.30 PM 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN head of his wedding with SEEF (I)TAMIL DAILY AT: 12.45 + 4.00 + SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 Bollywood actress Pri- 7.15 + 10.30 PM + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM yanka Chopra, American SAAR DAILY AT: 12.45 + 4.00 + 7.15 + 8.15 WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + A + (10.30 PM + 11.30 PM THURS/FRI) 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM singer Nick Jonas is all geared up KNOW WHAT WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 10.15 AM + 1.15 + to celebrate his bachelor party. 4.30 + 7.45 + 11.00 PM VENOM Nick on Friday shared a few (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) pictures of himself on Instagram OVERLOAD TOM HARDY, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, and captioned: “Bachelor party Priyanka and Nick are (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER/HORROR) RIZ AHMED NEW weekend is officially underway reportedly getting CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 JOVAN ADEPO, WYATT RUSSELL, + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN people.” married at Rajasthan’s PILOU ASBAEK In the shared pictures, the Mehrangarh Fort in SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 4.15 + 8.30 PM “Find You” singer can be seen OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 December + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM posing on a yacht, wearing a sail- JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN DAILY AT (VIP): 1.15 + or cap. While, in another picture, OASIS JUFFAIR: (PG) (COMEDY/ACTION/ADVENTURE) 6.15 + 11.15 PM ROWAN ATKINSON, OLGA KURYLEN- he looks dapper in a black suit. CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + KO, EMMA THOMPSON Earlier, Priyanka was in Am- 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN + (12.30 sterdam to celebrate her pre-wed- MN THURS/FRI) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM ding festivities and treated her han’s Mehrangarh Fort in De - CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (VIP I): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + fans with her bachelorette party cember. 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + pictures . The two got engaged in August 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM + (1.00 AM Priyanka and Nick are report- in a traditional ceremony at her THURS/FRI) HALLOWEEN edly getting married at Rajast- Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra residence in Mumbai. SAAR DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + (18+) (THRILLER/HORROR) 6.30 + 9.00 + (11.30 PM THURS/FRI) JAMIE LEE CURTIS, JUDY GREER, NICK WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + CASTLE 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM Emily Blunt flaunts Mary Poppins BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Bieber, Baldwin (15+) (MUSICAL/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) SMALL FOOT look for magazine cover NEW (PG) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/ RAMI MALEK, LUCY BOYNTON, COMEDY) IANS | London GWILYM LEE CHANNING TATUM, JAMES CORDEN, share passionate ZENDAYA OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.30 + ritish actor Emily Blunt has 6.15 +9.00 + 11.45 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 12.45 Bappeared on the cover of a OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (VIP): 10.30 AM + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM kiss in new photo magazine dressed as popular + 3.30 + 8.30 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 1.15 + 5.30 + 9.45 PM character Mary Poppins ahead CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 MN + (12.45 NIGHT SCHOOL of the release of “Mary Poppins MN THURS/FRI) Returns” which sees her taking (PG-15) (COMEDY) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (VIP II): 12.00 + KEVIN HART, TIFFANY HADDISH, on the beloved nanny’s character. 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM ROB RIGGLE She will appear on the Decem- SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + ber cover of American Vogue 8.45 + 11.30 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM dressed in character as the SAAR DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 eponymous nanny. She wears an + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) EL BADLAH all-red ensemble by Dior, com- WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 12.15 + 3.00 + (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM plete with a full tulle skirt and a TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, form-fitting blazer and an open THE GRINCH MAJED EL MASRY, AMINA KHALIL umbrella by London Undercover, (G) (ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.45 + reported independent.co.uk. NEW 11.15 PM Blunt’s shoot is accompanied ANGELA LANSBURY, BENEDICT THE EQUALIZER- 2 by an in-depth interview in CUMBERBATCH, RASHIDA JONES Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) which the 35-year-old actor dis- Emily Blunt OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT (KIDS CINEMA): cusses her role in the new movie. 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 9.15 DENZEL WASHINGTON, PEDRO + 11.15 PM PASCAL, ASHTON SANDERS IANS | Los Angeles The post’s caption also re- The role was originally fa - CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.15 vealed a sweet nickname that mously played by Julie Andrews, do. Also, I didn’t want to be com- 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + 8.45 PM inger Justin Bieber shared Bieber may have chosen for who had even won an Oscar for pletely intimidated by the bril- CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT (3D): 10.30 AM San intimate photograph Baldwin. It reads, “Hunny her performance in the 1964 film. liance of her voice,” Blunt said. + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + featuring him and his wife buns punkin.” Blunt told the magazine that The cover was widely praised 10.30 PM GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED Hailey Baldwin kissing each Bieber and Baldwin wed in a she did not re-watch the classic by fans on social media, over a SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 HALLOWEEN other passionately. secret ceremony in September. film in fear that it might put her month ahead of the film’s UK re- + 5.00 + 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAN- Bieber, 24, posted a black They haven’t been shy about off. lease on December 19. SAAR DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.15 + 4.15 + TASY) 6.15 PM and white Instagram of the public display of affection as “I knew that if I watched Jul- Instead of a classic, close- CHRIS PARNELL, KEN JEONG, WENDI WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 MCLENDON-CONVEY couple kissing as Baldwin, 21, photographers have repeated- ie Andrews’s version, maybe I up studio shot, Blunt is seen in + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 12.45 + 5.00 + wrapped her arms around Bie- ly snapped them holding hands would take the edge off of what full length, with just a blue and 9.15 PM ber, reported people.com. and locking lips in public. my instincts were telling me to cloudy sky behind her. TO LOVE SOME BUDDY (15+) (FILIPINO/ROMANTIC/COMEDY) THE MEG NEW (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) *- MAJA SALVADOR, ZANJOE MARUDO, CHANGE OF NAME CHESKA INIGO JASON STATHAM, RUBY ROSE, BINGBING LI Michelle Yeoh may lead ‘Star I, S/O OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 12.30 + 2.45 + MELBIN JOSEPH I, MOHAMAD MARGOOB S/O 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 2.45 + VALLOKARIYAL CHACKO RASHID MALIK, holding Indian 7.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) Trek: Discovery’ spin-off JOSEPH, holding Indian Passport Passport No. N9894620 dated SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + PRIVATE WAR IANS | Los Angeles sentatives for CBS All Access No. H2614096 dated 04.05.2009 03.03.2016 issued at GHAZIABAD, 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM (18+) (DRAMA/CRIME/BIOGRAPHY) and CBS TV Studios declined issued at BAHRAIN, having having permanent residence at NEW permanent residence at (full address (full address in India) HOUSE NO. razy Rich Asians” star comment, according to holly- SARKAR ROSAMUND PIKE, JAMIE DORNAN, “CMichelle Yeoh is in ne- woodreporter.com. in India) AMULYA NIVAS, 9TH 636, MOHALLA MOHAMMADI (PG-15) (TAMIL) STANLEY TUCCI MAIN, BOMMANAHALLI, GANJ TOWN POST JALALABAD, JOSEPH VIJAY, KEERTHI SURESH, gotiations for a spin-off series Yeoh was the first actress SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 3.15 + 7.30 on her “Star Trek: Discovery” cast in “Star Trek: Discovery”, BANGALORE, 560068, SHAMLI, PIN: 247776, UTTAR VARALAXMI SARATHKUMAR + 11.45 PM character. the first new series in the fran- KARNATAKA. Presently residing at PRADESH, INDIA. Presently OASIS JUFFAIR: DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + (full address in Bahrain) Flat No. 13, residing at (full address in Bahrain) CBS All Access has plans to chise in years. 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 2.15 + 5.00 + 5.15 + 8.00 ZOO + 8.15 + 11.00 + 11.15 PM grow its “Star Trek” franchise. The actress, who recurred Entrance 645, Road No. 2107, Block Flat No. 203, Building 2048, Road (PG) (DRAMA) NEW 321, Al Qudaybiyah, will henceforth No. 106, Block 1033, Malkiya, will The actress is in talks with in season one of “...Discov - CITYCENTRE: DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + ART PARKINSON, PENELOPE WIL- be known as (Given name) MELBIN henceforth be known as (Given name) 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM TON, TOBY JONES producers CBS Television Stu- ery”, will return in season SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 (Surname) JOSEPH MARGOOB (Surname) MOHAMAD SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 2.15 + 6.30 + 10.45 PM dios to see her character be two as the new spin off series Objection(s) if any, may be forwarded Objection(s) if any, may be forwarded + 8.00 + 11.00 PM spun-off into a series of her would likely follow her ad - to Embassy of India, P.O Box 26106, to Embassy of India, P.O Box 26106, AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 own for the subscription video ventures in Starfleet’s Section Bldg 1090, Road 2819, Block 428, Al Bldg 1090, Road 2819, Block 428, Al + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) on demand service. 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Matrix cruise past Hempel Hamilton wins nail-biting Brazilian GP

AFP | Sao Paulo, Brazil Kimi Raikkonen finished third on his 150th start for Ferrari ahead ew five-time world champion of Daniel Ricciardo in the sec - NLewis Hamilton steered his ond Red Bull, Valtteri Bottas in the Mercedes to a nail-biting victory in second Mercedes and Sebastian yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, a tri- Vettel who came home sixth for umph that clinched the constructors Ferrari. championship for a fifth consecutive The result ended Ferrari’s hopes season for the team. of stopping Mercedes’ title triumph, The 33-year-old Briton took advan- brought Lewis Hamilton his tenth tage of a collision that cost Max Ver- win of the year and 72nd of his stappen the lead in the closing stages career. to regain the initiative and then hang It was also the first time he had won on with worn tyres as the Red Bull Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton a late-season race after winning the came home second. celebrates after winning the F1 Brazil GP drivers’ title.

Jibin - Modest Priyesh - Matrix

TDT | Manama beat Friends XI 81/8 in 20 overs (Shaibu 24, Reji 3/16, Ashok 3/17) atrix beat Hempel paints by 80 by 90 runs Mruns in CBA Division D T-20 Superb XI 152/5 in 20 overs (Touseef League. 56, Azhar 38) beat Karnataka Strikers Matrix won the toss and elected to 145/3 in 20 overs (Sandeep 39, Ullas 35, Barca stunned bat first. Opener Shyju (55) scored a Dilavar 2/29) by 7 runs brilliant half century after which the Modest 148/8 in 20 overs (Jibin 74, other batsman carried the good start Sriram 21, Sony 2/21) beat Santy Exca- and turned in to a huge total. Priyesh vation 124/10 (Hasan 25, Sayyed 2/18, Barcelona suffer scored 52 in 32 balls and at the end of Sacihn 2/17) by 24 runs • 20 overs, Matrix put a huge total of 207 Bulls 162/9 in 20 overs (Sanjay 42, first league home runs for 3 wickets. Binoy 29, Sarju 2/23) beat Challengers defeat in two years Chasing the target Matrix bowler 140/ 5 in 20 overs (Gireesh 55) by 22 Vijesh removed Hempel top order runs The Spanish giant batsman for cheap runs. Arun took Masters CC 115/7 in 16.2 overs slumped• to defeat against three wickets while Abbas became the (Sharafudeen 40, Akhil 29, top scorer for Hepel with 52 runs. Ma- Sameer 3/25) beat GT Abdulaal Real Betis despite Messi trix tool all wickets of Hempel for 127 114/10 (Chris 46, Faizal 4/10) by 3 scoring twice on his runs and won the match by 80 runs. wickets. return from injury Fog Printing 124/5 in 20 overs Matrix 207/3 in 20 Brief Score: (Javed 29, Shyam 21, Anu 3/37) beat AFP | Barcelona overs (Shyju 55, Priyesh 52) beat SNCS Transfast 113/9 in 20 overs (Sha- Hempel Paints 127/10 (Abbas 52, Arun keel 36, Vijil 2/13) by 11 runs 3/12, Vijesh 3/19) by 80 runs TISCA Stars 162/5 in 20 overs (Bha- arcelona lost at home in La Other match results rani 54, Prasath 44) beat Waqas Pak Liga for the first time in more Infonas 134/3 in 15.5 overs (Musaib 74/10 (Ahid 28, Usman 3/15, Rajeev Bthan two years as Real Betis 46, Arun 38, Ravi 2/26) beat Indian Su- 2/30) by 88 runs pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory at the per Kings 132/7 in 20 overs (Ashwani Rising Stars 112/6 in 16.2 overs (Alen Camp Nou yesterday, despite Lionel Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi shoots a penalty kick to score a goal 33, Shiva 30, Rashid 3/18) by 7 wickets 29) beat Young Blasters 111/6 in 20 Messi scoring twice on his return Tornado Riders 171/6 in 20 overs overs (Dawood 20, Allan 2/4) by 4 from injury. (Sonu 53, Vijeesh 44, Ayan 30) wickets. Barca last endured defeat on their ing come on as a substitute. found the net. own patch against Alaves in Septem- Ivan Rakitic was sent off, however, Barca had chances. Messi’s free- ber 2016 but, following 42 games with nine minutes left and Sergio kick found Clement Lenglet on the unbeaten, their run was halted by a Canales added a fourth for Betis be- stretch but his lunging finish was brilliant, counter-attacking display fore Messi poked home in the 92nd tipped over by Pau Lopez. Ter Ste- Rain washes away Pakistan’s from Betis. minute. gen denied Cristian Tello with his After five games out injured, Mes- Barca stay top of the table despite legs. chance of series victory si returned to Barca’s starting line- the defeat but their lead is down to Betis were soon pouring onto Bar- up but his two goals, one from the one point, with ca´s defence again, with Junior’s cross AFP | Dubai played in Abu Dhabi. penalty spot and another deep into Ernesto Valverde’s Barca play Atlet- evading everyone before finding Lo Pakistan have not beaten Kiwis in injury-time, proved little more than ico at the Wanda Metropolitano after Celso on the opposite side of the box. ersistent rain forced the third and ODI series since their win in New Zea- consolations. the international break. His cute cut-back picked out veteran Pfinal one-day international be- land in 2011, having lost in 2014 (2-3 Junior Firpo and Joaquin had put Betis seemed faster, sharper and winger Joaquin, who stabbed in Betis’ tween Pakistan and New Zealand to in UAE), 2015 (0-2 in New Zealand), Betis two up at the interval before hungrier while Barcelona’s midfield second. be abandoned yesterday, extending in 2016 (0-2 in New Zealand) and in Messi sparked hopes of a comeback was repeatedly carved open on the Vidal replaced the jaded Arthur the Asian side’s seven-year wait for a January 2018 (0-5 in New Zealand). from the spot. break. Melo at half-time and shot within a series win over the Black Caps. Pakistan had posted a strong 279-8 Giovani Lo Celso then capitalised It took five passes for the opener, minute of the restart. Messi feath- New Zealand, set a daunting 280- after skipper Sarfraz Ahmed won the on a rare mistake from Marc-Andre the last a first-time drive from William ered a through-ball for Sergi but Betis run target against a potent Pakistan toss and opted to bat and then their ter Stegen only for Barca to come Carvalho to free Junior down the left. survived the scramble as Luis Suarez bowling attack were 35-1 after 6.5 spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi had again, Arturo Vidal making it 3-2, hav- He weaved inside Sergi Roberto and lashed wide. overs when rain halted play. dismissed Colin Munro for nought in That left the series tied at 1-1 after the first over. New Zealand won the first match by When rain stopped play, George 47 runs while Pakistan claimed the Worker was unbeaten on 18 and Henry second by six wickets with both games Nicholls was 15 not out. Dhawan hits 92 as India sweep T20 series AFP | Chennai, India Tests 2-0 and then the one-day inter- national series 3-1 against the visiting pener Shikhar Dhawan smashed West Indians. Paceman Keemo Paul O92 as India completed a six-wick- took two wickets including the dan- et Twenty20 international win on the gerous Pant in a penultimate over that last ball against West Indies yesterday yielded just three runs, leaving India to sweep the three-match series. needing five from the final six balls. Dhawan put on a crucial 130-run Nicholas Pooran stood out with the third wicket stand with Rishabh Pant, bat for West Indies in the final game who hit 58, to bring India close to of a tough tour, with a 25-ball 53 that their target of 182 before West Indies guided the visitors to 181-3 after elect- at Seef District too hit back in Chennai. ing to bat first. Pant was out in the 19th over and But the left-handed pair of Dhawan Dhawan lost his wicket on the penul- and Pant put the hosts’ chase on track timate ball of the match, but Manish after they had lost two early wickets Pandey hit the winning run to deny including their in-form skipper Rohit West Indies any chance of a conso- Sharma for four. lation victory. A tie would have taken Dhawan registered his first fifty of the match into a super over. the series across formats as he batted Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Seef District +973 17364999 The result caps off a complete dom- with assurance, hitting 10 fours and ination by India, who had won the Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot two sixes during his 62-ball knock. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 15

Brave CF athletes IMMAF head praises arrive in Bahrain KHK Heroes initiative

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018 IMMAF- WMMAA World Championships of 2Amateur Mixed Martial Arts is set to create history for showcasing a social cause dur- KNOW WHAT ing the opening ceremony of the event. 2018 World Championships Stephen Loman marks the biggest event ever As a judoka, Kerrith held showcasing over 100 na- Brown represented TDT | Manama sessions for fan interactions, tions taking part. The event will his native country media interviews, open work- take place during the Brave In- at the 1984 Summer rofessional fighters who outs, public weight-ins, media ternational Combat Week 2018 Pwill compete in the 18th day, school visits and embassy held in the Khalifa Sports City Olympics. There he edition of Brave Combat Fed- visits. The initiative is a part from 11th November till 18th claimed the bronze eration will arrive in Bahrain of the vision by HH Shaikh November in Bahrain. medal in the men’s from today. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa The International Mixed lightweight division The fight night will be held to globalise the sport of Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IM- (– 71 kg), alongside at the Khalifa Sports City in Martial Arts and to create a MAF) is the international dem- Brazil’s Luis Onmu- Isa Town, Bahrain on 16th No- global eco-system for the ocratic governing body for the Kerrith Brown ra vember. The event will be the sport of Mixed Martial Arts sport of MMA. biggest held in Bahrain till date to thrive. Kerrith Brown, President of showcasing three champion- Athletes will be arriving IMMAF praised the initiative ed Kingdom and expressed his to highlight causes that requires ship titles being contested dur- from 15 nations to compete in and interacted with Mohammed support on behalf of IMMAF to- attention. The main aim of IM- ing the fight night. Brave CF the fight night of Brave Com- Buhaz’a who will compete with wards social causes. The open- MAF is to develop the sport and athletes will be hosted at the bat Federation and WFCA. The HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad ing ceremony was held on 11th to ensure that benefits extends till date. IMMAF is be glad to Gulf Suites in Amwaj islands. event will take place during Al Khalifa during the opening November at the Khalifa Sports to the society. KHK Heroes is a become a part of the initiative, Prior to the fight night a the Brave International Com- ceremony. City in Isa Town Bahrain. great beginning for the world KHK Heroes from HH Shaikh multitude of activities will bat Week 2018 which is the Brown is a former Judoka and “It is a wonderful initiative championships which is also Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.”, be hosted in Bahrain includ- biggest combat sports event Olympic medallist for the Unit- that the global exposure is used the largest that had been hosted said Kerrith Brown. ing extensive media sessions, held in Asia.

Double the action in Drag and Drift Night Raffii excels in BKIC karting challenge TDT | Manama TDT | Manama behind Raffii. Hussain Ala’ali fastest lap of 1:00.673 to add to otorsport fans can en- was third for Racing Bahrain, his podium position. Mjoy twice the thrills aed Raffii of Absolute Rac- classified 0.594s back. Luca, meanwhile, topped the at Bahrain International Ring won a hotly contested fi- Rashdan also had the fastest classification amongst the Mi- Circuit (BIC) today with nal in the Max category to high- lap in the final of 56.013s, but cro participants with a winning another exciting edition of light a thrilling second round of had to settle for fifth. time of 9:35.729. Finishing the Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and the Bahrain Rotax Mojo Max Amongst the Junior karters, nine laps behind the Dojomoto Drift Night. Challenge (BRMMC) at Bahrain Alkhaled triumphed in their youngster were the Absolute One of the most popular International Karting Circuit 15-lap sprint in 14:25.319. He pair of Gracie Rose Grantham activities on offer at “The (BIKC) in Sakhir. was joined on the podium by who was 6.587s from first and Home of Motorsport in the The BRMMC is a part of the Dojomoto teammate Fahad Al Louis Safa who finished 16.579s Middle East”, participants 2018/2019 Bahrain Karting Muqla, who was the runner-up adrift. get the chance to take their Sprint Championship (BKSC), Participants in action during the karting competition just 0.360s behind, and Abso- In the Max Masters class, very own cars or motorbikes which pits some of the king - lute’s Omar Al Dereyaan, who Clark won in 14:42.122, finishing and push them to their limit dom’s top karting talents against was third 7.671s back. 5.914s ahead of runner-up Essa in a safe and controlled en- one another in different classes. winners by taking the chequered ry in the Max category after Sulaiman Alkandari had the Aldossary. vironment, either down the While Raffii was victorious in flag in the Max Masters class. previously missing out on first Juniors’ fastest lap of 56.824, With the second round com- strip or around a drifting the meeting’s most competitive Meanwhile, Najashi Rashdan place in both Qualifying and in but he could only manage fourth plete, Raffii moved to first course, or both. division, Dojomoto Racing had set a new track record during the Pre-Final. He had his best, place. place on the BRMMC’s Max BIC’s world-class quar- three of their team’s drivers win the meeting. He clocked a fastest though, when it mattered the In the Mini category, Shan- championship standings with ter-mile drag strip is a mem- in their respective groups. lap of 55.765 seconds during the most, finishing first in the 15-lap thosh won the nine-lap final in 49 points. Aldossary leads the ber of the prestigious Na- Fahad Alkhaled claimed first Pre-Final of the Max category. finale in 14 minutes 20.721 sec- 9:10.334. The Dojomoto driver Max Masters with 59 points, tional Hot Rod Association place in the Juniors category, The season’s second round onds and winning by a narrow was followed by a pair of Abso- Alkhaled tops the Juniors with (NHRA) Worldwide Net- while Shanthosh Kumar won in took place around BIKC’s margin over two other compet- lute karts, with Matteo Quintar- 70 points, Kumar is setting the work. The drifting course the Mini class and Luca Kane 1.414-kilometre Commission itors. elli in second 2.399s behind and pace amongst the Mini drivers is a specially configured Houghton topped the classifica- Internationale de Karting (CIK) Muayyad Albandi of Dojomo- Jacob Topp in third 8.179s off with 69 points, and Luca leads facility at at BIC’s car park tion in the Micro division. Track. to was a close runner-up. He the winning pace. the Micro championship battle number five. Fred Clark rounded out the Raffii had a stunning victo- finished a mere 0.350 seconds Matteo posted their final’s with 70 points.

BOC suspends sports Bahrain claim second in GCC Championships activities on November 24 TDT | Manama he attributed to the motivational in- TDT | Manama itiative launched by Shaikh Nasser, ahrain’s national billiards and who declared 2018 as the ‘Year of he Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) Bsnooker teams claimed second Gold’ early on. Tissued an official circular to all na- overall position at the GCC Cham- Askar also noted the efforts of the tional sports federations to suspend all pionships in Dubai, taking home 12 Bahrain Billiards and Snooker Feder- sporting activities on November 24 during medals in total – including 4 gold, 4 ation, headed by president Dr Saeed which the voting process for the parlia- silver and 4 bronze. Al Yamani, which contributed to this mentary and municipal elections 2018 Supreme Council for Youth and honorable finish. will be held. Sports assistant secretary general Host nation the UAE were crowned Executive Director of the Sports Affairs and Bahrain Olympic Committee overall champions with 20 gold Abdul Jalil Asad said that, based on the (BOC) secretary general Abdulrah- medals, 2 silver and 12 bronze. Sau- keenness of the BOC to contribute to the man Askar welcomed members of di Arabia were third with 3 gold, success of this national event and com- the teams on return from the the 7 silver and 4 bronze, while Oman mitment to national responsibility, the week-long championship, which fea- came in fourth place with 6 bronze committee has sent a circular to all the tured senior and youth age category medals. federations to suspend all sports activities events. Bahrain billiards and snooker teams at the reception ceremony Snooker ace Habib Subah spurred on Saturday, 24 November 2018. Askar conveyed the congratula- Bahrain to glory, taking home the 6 Asad noted that the decision was issued tions of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for and his best wishes for them in future red snooker singles gold medal, while to allow all sports-related authorities to Khalifa, representative of His Maj- Youth and Sports Chairman, and BOC challenges. compatriot Majed Dhaif settled for actively take part in the voting process esty the King for Charity Works and President to all members of the team He commended the results, which the eight-ball event bronze. during the elections. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 16 Man City outclass Utd English Premier League Manchester Liverpool 2 0 Fulham City• move top of Chelsea 0 0 Everton Premier League Arsenal 1 1 WolverhamptonWanderers after derby victory Manchester City 3 1 Manchester United

AFP | Manchester Scottish League Cup Livingston 0 0 Celtic anchester City opened up a 12-point gap on Italian Serie A Manchester United M Atalanta 4 1 Internazionale just 12 games into the Premier League season and returned to Chievo 2 2 Bologna the top of the table with a con- Empoli 2 1 Udinese vincing 3-1 win in yesterday’s derby at the Etihad. Roma 4 1 Sampdoria Early goals in each half from Sassuolo 1 1 Lazio David Silva and Sergio Aguero put City in command and Ilkay German Bundesliga Gundogan condemned United to a fourth league defeat of the RB Leipzig 3 0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season after Anthony Martial’s Eintracht Frankfurt 2 0 FC Schalke 04 penalty had given the visitors hope. Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder David Silva (L) vies with Manchester United’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku Spanish La Liga City leapfrog Liverpool to move back two points clear at United when City spurned the Pre-match United were being slowly and were again punished Alavés 2 1 Huesca the top of the table, while Unit- chance to seal the title against offered at the longest odds they early on. Barcelona 3 4 Real Betis ed remain in eighth. their local rivals by blowing a ever have for a Premier League Bernardo Silva sent a warning Rayo Vallecano 1 1 Villarreal The English champions have 2-0 half-time lead to lose 3-2. match by bookmakers and their shot flying just wide of David now won 11 and drawn one of City settled that score and chances suffered another blow de Gea’s goal before the opener Sevilla 0 1 Espanyol their last 12 games with the ensured that if they are to be de- when Paul Pogba was ruled out arrived on 12 minutes as City’s only blip in that run coming nied in their quest to be the first by injury. two Silvas combined. French Ligue 1 in a creditable 0-0 draw away side in a decade to retain the Despite an upturn in results Bernardo was the provider to Liverpool -- one of only two Premier League, the challenge in recent weeks to dampen for his namesake to register his Bordeaux 0 0 Caen fixtures they lost in the Premier is likely to come from Liverpool speculation surrounding Jose seventh goal of the season with Marseille 2 0 Dijon League last season. or London rather than across Mourinho’s future, United a shot that had just too much Rennes 1 1 Nantes The other was at home to Manchester. have still continuously started power for De Gea. *Scores as of closing