TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 Israel’s Cabinet lurches even further rightward INSTAGRAM Munn replies /nobmedia 26 to fan who couldn’t LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain NOVEMBER 2018 click a photo WHATSAPP 200 FILS Actor Olivia Munn re- 38444680 ISSUE NO. 7942 sponded to a fan, who is a FACEBOOK pilot by profession, who /nobmedia got cold feet as soon as he MAIL saw his crush -- actor Oliv- [email protected] ia Munn, in front of him. WEBSITE P 13 newsofbahrain.com Brave 18 paves path for expansion of MMA 15 SPORTS WORLD 6 Around 100 Syrians struggle to breathe after ‘toxic’ attack A grand welcome His Majesty welcomes Saudi Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Sakhir Air Base His Majesty holds talks with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the presence of HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince. Manama Saudi Arabia and Kingdom of Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin part of his regional tour. During the were played. Ahmed Al Khalifa said the visit “high- visit Mohammed bin Salman met with is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa HM the King and HRH Saudi Crown lights the two Kingdoms’ approach Vice President and Prime Minister of Al Khalifa yesterday welcomed Prince inspected the Guards of Honour based on continuous communication the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh HHRH Prince Mohammed bin lined up to salute them. and coordination at all levels regarding Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown A mission of honour chaired by For- all issues and in various forums”. on the sidelines of the 10th Abu Dhabi Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and De- eign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin He said: “The visit confirms that Sau- Grand Prix. fence Minister of Saudi Arabia, and the Ahmed Al Khalifa was formed to ac- di Arabia will remain, as it has always The Saudi Crown Prince, his UAE accompanying delegation at the Sakhir company HRH the Saudi Crown Prince. been, supportive of Bahrain’s efforts counterpart and Shaikh Maktoum at- Air Base. The Saudi delegation also comprised towards achieving further accomplish- tended and oversaw the final round of HRH Prime Minister Prince Khali- Royal Court Advisor HRH Prince Turki ments and development in all areas.” the 2018 Grand Prix season, which was fa bin Salman Al Khalifa, HRH Prince bi Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz, He reiterated, “Bahrain’s support to attended by several officials, dignitaries Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Minister of Interior HRH Prince Abdu- Saudi Arabia to continue its pioneering and heads of states from a number of Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander laziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, role in defending the issues of the Arab countries. and First Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Commerce and investment and Islamic nations and reinforcing On the sidelines of the major inter- senior officials were also present. Dr Majid Al Qassabi, Minister of Foreign regional and international peace and national event, Mohammed bin Salman An official reception ceremony was HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman embraces a Affairs Adel Jubeir, Minister of Informa- security.” also met with King Juan Carlos I, the held at the Sakhir Palace where the child who greeted him upon his arrival at Sakhir tion Dr Awad Al Awad and General In- Before arriving in the Kingdom, HRH former King of Spain and Chechen lead- national anthems of the Kingdom of Air Base. telligence Director Khalid Al Humaidan. Saudi Crown Prince was in the UAE as er Ramzan Kadyrov. CR fees from Dec 1 Manama Bahrainis abroad to vote in second round tomorrow he Ministry of Industry, TCommerce and Tour- ism announced to all own- ers of companies and private commercial establishments registered with the ministry that the commercial activi- ties fees will be applied from December 1, 2018. The new rate of fees will Adel Al Assomi (First Isa Al Kooheji (Fourth Hisham Al Asheeri Fatima Abbas Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed Al Ansari Fawzia Zainal Mohammed Al Sisi Isa Al Dossary be BD100 for up to three Constituency, Constituency, (Sixth Constituency, (Second Constituency, (Sixth Constituency, (Third Constituency, (Fifth Constituency, (Eighth Constituency, (Tenth Constituency, activities, while additional Capital Governorate) Muharraq Muharraq Northern Northern Southern Southern Southern Southern business activities will be Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) Governorate) charged BD100 each. The ministry said it will not ond round of the parliamentary the Ministry of Foreign Affairs charge any activities fees im- The committee elections tomorrow. and Bahrain’s diplomatic mis- posed by other government • The second round will be held sions abroad, preparations have agencies. said the voting process Preparations have for candidates for the Council of 3,600 been made to ensure that cit- abroad would be held been made to ensure Representatives of 31 constitu- Bahrainis cast their izens eligible for voting listed from 8am-8pm. that citizens abroad encies, as nine candidates won votes abroad in the in the voter register to exercise exercise their the first round, the Executive first round of polls their voting right, in case of their TDT | Manama right without any Committee stated. to parliament and presence abroad on polling day. hindrances. The committee said the voting municipal councils. The number of citizens who process abroad would be held cast their votes abroad in the he 2018 Election Execu- ELECTIONS COMMITTEE from 8am-8pm depending on the first round reached 3,600 Bah- DON’T MISS IT tive Committee announced lates and diplomatic missions of local time of the city where the mission is located. rainis. Tthat 29 embassies, consu- the Kingdom would host the sec- embassy, consulate or diplomatic It said, in coordination with See pages 4-5 Strong 02 brotherly ties Rain chaos Showers disrupted Nation marching traffic in many places across the 03 ahead Kingdom yesterday. The Meteorological Second round Directorate forecasts of polls in 31 an unsettled weather 04 with scattered rain parliament seats showers for today. Amidst scattered rains in the KIngdom, authorities yesterday urged citizens and expatriates to avoid rain-related accidents. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018 02 Strong brotherly ties His Majesty, HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman. His Majesty with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman inspect the Guard of Honour. His Majesty, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman receive members of the Bahrain Cabinet. His Majesty, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman receive envoys to the Kingdom. offers. discounts. free money transfers. it all begins with VIVA Cash.* Get the best value on the best brands only with VIVA Cash. From groceries, dining and shopping, to free money transfers to your loved ones, VIVA Cash opens up a world of amazing offers and discounts. Download the VIVA Cash app and activate your account today to get unmatched savings and value. Powered by download the Licensed & regulated as Ancillary VIVA Cash App today. Payment Service Provider by CBB. *Terms and conditions apply. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018 03 Nation marching ahead HRH the Premier lauds the democratic atmosphere in which the first round of elections took place everything that would serve the The Prime Minister development efforts and benefit • the citizens. made the statements I would like to say The Prime Minister stressed while receiving, at thank you to the people that everyone should continue the Gudaibiya Palace of Bahrain from the working dedicatedly and with yesterday, senior bottom of my heart a positive spirit for the best in- terests of Bahrain, emphasising officials, intellectuals, for their stances and the importance of unity in facing cultural figures support for their everything aimed at disturbing and journalists. country under all society. circumstances. “Bahrain is the land of good The Prime Minister HRH THE PREMIER and love. We are one people, and • I pray to Allah the Almighty to expressed hope that to the people of Bahrain from guide all of us on the right path the new MPs will the bottom of my heart for their to enhance Bahrain’s progress in succeed in serving their stances and support for their various fields,” he added. country and in living country under all circumstances. HRH Premier hailed the Bah- Indeed, Bahrainis have always raini youth’s unwavering keen- up to the expectations done the same, and we hope that ness to preserve their country’s of the citizens who HRH the Premier receives senior officials, intellectuals and journalists. every new phase is better than security and stability, highlight- elected them to the previous one. We hope that ing the government’s constant achieve what they leadership and the people, the them to be their representatives dia personnel and scores of cit- the next phase will be richer, desire to provide opportunities future is promising and a land- in the “House of the People” and izens, with whom he reviewed brighter and safer for Bahrain for Bahraini male and female hope for on all levels. mark achievements lie ahead. by an unprecedented popular local and international issues. and its people,” he said. citizens to contribute effectively HRH the Prime Minister participation. HRH the Premier praised The Prime Minister expressed to building a better present and Manama stressed that cooperation has al- HRH Premier called for the the democratic atmosphere in hope that the new MPs will suc- future for the nation. ways characterised the govern- need to always be united, and to which the first round of the ceed in serving their country and The Prime Minister stressed is Royal Highness Prime ment’s relations with the Leg- avoid division through removing parliamentary and municipal in living up to the expectations the need to unify stances in or- Minister Prince Khalifa islative Branch, noting that the its causes, including the misuse elections took place, hailing the of the citizens who elected them der to carry on the kingdom’s de- Hbin Salman Al Khalifa Executive-Legislature partner- of social media networks.