TWITTER SHOW @newsofbahrain OPED 8 Palestinians can use Trump’s peace plan as a launchpad INSTAGRAM Zachary Levi shines /nobmedia 9 in delightful zombie LINKEDIN THURSDAY newsofbahrain MAY 2019 comedy ‘Office 200 FILS WHATSAPP Uprising’ 38444680 ISSUE NO. 8106 Sony Crackle’s Office FACEBOOK Uprising is a delight- /nobmedia fully entertaining MAIL zombie comedy. It [email protected] starts a bit wobbly.| P13 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Liverpool pull off epic comeback 16 SPORTS WORLD 7 Student killed in US school shooting near Columbine HRH premier thanked for support Bahrain will remain a steadfast partner in regional security: HRH CP to commercial TDT | Manama Forces, Vice Admiral James J. Malloy, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, HRH sector ahrain will remain as a steadfast the Crown Prince noted that the stra- partner alongside its allies in tegic partnership between Bahrain and Bmaintaining regional security and the United States of America is based stability, said His Royal Highness Prince on trust, mutual respect, and a shared Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. commitment to global security. Bahrain, the Crown Prince, Deputy The meeting also provided an oppor- Supreme Commander and First Deputy tunity to review regional and interna- Prime Minister, said will continue to tional developments. enhance its bilateral cooperation with HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Ham- HRH the Premier the United States across various fields, ad Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance TDT | Manama particularly defence collaboration. and National Economy, Shaikh Salman HRH the Crown Prince was receiving bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Bahrain is Royal Highness the United States Ambassador to Bah- Defence Force Chief of Staff, Lieutenant HPrime Minister Prince rain, Justin Siberell, and the Commander General Theyab bin Saqer Al Noaimi Khalifa bin Salman Al Khal- of the 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime HRH the Crown Prince with United States Ambassador to Bahrain, Justin Siberell were present at the meeting. ifa yesterday received a ca- ble of thanks from the Pres- ident of Bahrain Chamber for Commerce and Indus- try (BCCI) Sameer Abdullah Bahrain committed to fostering Nass. The BCCI head thanked moderation and pluralism: CP HRH the Premier for his strong support to the com- mercials sector in the King- dom and his continuous en- More Iran deavours to elevate the sta- tus of Bahrain and promote its economic development. 1,400 Ethiopians freed from Saudi sanctions prisons HRH CP during a Majlis visit yesterday Addis Ababa, Ethiopia TDT | Manama leading role in spearheading Trump unveils Iran mining sanctions, hopes ‘someday’ for talks thiopia’s foreign minis- a wide range of initiatives Etry said yesterday that ahrain is committed to that foster coexistence and Washington, United States other nations on notice that 1,400 of the country’s cit- upholding the values of peace, including promoting allowing Iranian steel and other izens had been freed from Bpluralism, coexistence inter-faith dialogue. S President Donald metals into your ports will no prison in Saudi Arabia. and moderation, in line with The Crown Prince pointed Trump targeted Iran’s longer be tolerated,” Trump The ministry said that it the aspirations of His Majesty out that the Kingdom will con- Usteel and mining sectors said in a statement. planned to bring the pris- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, tinue to advance these funda- yesterday in his latest tough “Tehran can expect further oners back home. said HRH Prince Salman bin mental efforts, with the firm sanctions. actions unless it fundamentally Hamad Al Khalifa. conviction that they are the The announcement came alters its conduct.” The Crown Prince, Depu- cornerstone of an advanced hours after Iran said it was Meanwhile, US Secretary of ty Supreme Commander and society. suspending some limits set by US President Donald Trump State Mike Pompeo said Iran’s First Deputy Prime Minister For their part, the Majlis a multinational nuclear deal announcement that it had was visiting the Majlis of the hosts and guests expressed -- on the one-year anniversary gest export after oil -- which the stopped respecting limits on its Deputy Prime Minister, HH their gratitude for HRH the of Trump’s pullout from the United States is already work- nuclear activities agreed under Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khal- Crown Prince’s visit. accord. ing to halt completely. a 2015 deal was “intentionally DON’T MISS IT ifa and the Majlis of the late HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman The White House said it was “Today’s action targets Iran’s ambiguous”. Abdulla Ahmed Nass. bin Hamad Al Khalifa accom- imposing sanctions on all trade revenue from the export of in- “We’ll have to wait and see Speaking on the occasion, panied His Royal Highness of Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum dustrial metals -- 10 per cent of what Iran’s actions actually Don’t forget to HRH outlined the Kingdom’s during his Majlis visits. and copper, the country’s big- its export economy -- and puts are,” Pompeo said. 03 stay safe Proud Moment Mosques banned 04 from using loudspeakers Prince Harry and Meghan name ‘dream’ son Archie Suicide blast kills Windsor, United Kingdom Mountbatten-Windsor,” the couple an- their son, ahead of introducing him to nounced on their Instagram account, great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. at least 10 ritain’s Prince Harry and wife ending months of speculation. “He’s just been a dream,” said a smiling 05 at popular Meghan yesterday announced The informal choice defied the book- Meghan, 37, in her first public comments Pakistani shrine Btheir new “dream” son’s name is makers’ predictions and confirmed the since giving birth to the seven-pound, Archie, hours after showing him off to couple’s determination not to be bound three-ounce (3.26-kilogram) baby, who the world for the first time. by tradition. stayed firmly asleep during his public “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are Archie’s proud parents emerged in unveiling. “He has the sweetest tem- pleased to announce they have named front of the cameras inside Windsor perament. He’s really calm,” added the Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R), and his their first born child: Archie Harrison Castle earlier Wednesday to show off Duchess of Sussex. wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo Last 3 days AS GIFT VOUCHERS ON A MINIMUM SPEND OF BD 10 AND ABOVE *Terms & Conditions Apply City Centre Bahrain Tel: +973 17556002 | Bahrain Mall Tel: +973 17556001 | www.homesrusgroup.com | | THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 02 Bahrain’s Ambassador the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Shaikh Hmood bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa during an Iftar banquet hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, in Riyadh for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Riyadh on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa at his weekly Majlis with senior officials, dignitaries and citizens. The Southern Governor welcomed the audience and exchanged with them Ramadan good wishes, stressing the importance of this month in fostering noble values and solidarity. He stressed the governorate’s commitment to carrying out the directives of the leadership in serving the nation and citizens. The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF), working under the patronage of the Embassy of India, Bahrain has appointed a new General Secretary and revamped its team recently. The changes were announced by P K Chowdhury, Second Secretary (Consular) at the Indian Embassy at a meeting held at the Indian Embassy premises, Seef. The new incumbents are as follows: Bhagwan Asarpota Ex-Officio/Advisor, Aruldas Thomas Chairman, Babu Ramachandran Vice Chairman, John Philip General Secretary, Mani Lakshmanamurthy Treasurer, Rakesh Sharma Joint Treasurer, Rosaline Roy Executive Committee Member and Nisha Rangarajan Executive Committee Member. The BDF Chief-of-Staff General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi with the US Military Attache Col. David C. Wallin. They reviewed the ongoing military cooperation between the two friendly countries. Naval Major-General Mohammed Hashem Al Sadah, the Director of Military Cooperation, was also present. Video assistance for people with disabilities TDT | Manama implementing a new nation- Mohammed Zafran wide initiative to bring down he ‘deaf and hard-of-hear- the number of cases of hearing Ting’ people in Bahrain need loss and deafness by ensuring more support in the form of screening for newborns at pri- a dedicated video communi- vate hospitals. cation services at government “Early detection of hear- agencies, a Parliamentarian has ing-related issues would help said. Dr Masoumah Abdul Rahim doctors give infants appropri- Such services, MP Dr Masou- ate treatment,” Consultant ENT mah Abdul Rahim said, are nec- said Dr Masoumah. surgeon, the head of cochlear essary to help them overcome She pointed out that they are implant team and head of ENT the difficulties that may arise entitled to healthcare, educa- department at SMC, Abdulka- Ambassador of Bahrain to Brunei Darussalam residing in Jakarta Dr Mohammed Ghassan Shaikho with the Second while interacting with govern- tion, sports, housing etc in the rim Alsaei said. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Eywan Yusof, Minister of Home Affairs Abu Bakar Apong, and Minister of Culture, ment agencies in Bahrain. Kingdom. “So they must also be According to him, the ini - Youth and Sports Aminuddin Ihsan Abidin. He also met the Minister of Education Hamzah Sulaiman, Deputy Minister “Although the government given support to interact with tiative is being implemented of Energy, Manpower and Industry Haji Matsatejo Bin Sokiaw, as well as President of Malay Chamber of Commerce and has done a lot for the welfare various Ministries.” by the Ministry of Health in Industry (DPPMB) Haji Abdul Hamid Sabli bin Haji Arshad.