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Deciding to grab the attention of passersby’s with something unique and fetching, he contacted five artists, Arnaud Rothfuss , Mustafa Halwachi, Kojak ,Marylou Hebert and Sarah Redha , who came together to create something which is Page 5 certainly attention-worthy. The graffiti and street art members of ‘Dirty Hands Crew’ have showcased the collaborative results of their individual styles. One of the participants, artist ‘Arnaud Rothfuss’ spoke to Weekender on the project and its success: “It is sort of like a mini open-air museum, consisting of English and Arabic graffiti with realistic human faces as well as cartoonish Get Your Favourite characters.” Speaking on how it is such an interesting and unique concept, that is to have art embedded at a construction site in Bahrain, Arnaud pointed it to Celeb’s Autograph be a win-win situation for the artists and the land owner. “The amount of buzz that was created over for a good cause this project is insane. It benefited both, us as an art – crew and the land owner as a business strategy, plus it gives a touch of life and colour to the street. “ Game Night Page 6 vid collector Lee Churchill Considered to be a universal language, Arnaud says has used his love of movie street art is the way for artists to talk to the masses autograph and memorabilia Quartet whatever background they come from. “We can see to support a charity campaign how street art blends cultures and is able to spread A‘School in a Bag’ that he promotes a positive message .It opens dialogues and helps Page 7 here in Bahrain. He has begun selling in the exchange of ideas while building bridges of celebrity and Hollywood autographs understanding among the diverse community. to provide schoolbags to children in The project will be visible to the public for the poverty stricken areas of the world. duration of the construction work, which is expected to be 6 to 8 months long. Recently he sold 5 framed autographs for BD175 and more are currently available. Recently two autographed frames by James Bond stalwarts Judi Dench, who played M in 7 movies and Desmond Llewellyn who played gadget guru Q in 17 movies fetched BD30 each. This means 6 schoolbags will be sent to children in areas I AM A PROCRASTINATOR. where school attendance is often difficult. He said: ‘There’s been a lot of interest as this type of thing isn’t easy to find in Bahrain. One collector offered to buy my entire collection but had to settle for 3 in the end.’ HOW CAN I GET OUT OF IT? Currently, a rare autograph by Matt Damon from the Bourne series of films is up for grabs with more on the way. ‘I’ve got Daniel Craig coming soon and there’s already a huge amount of interest’, he confided. Page 8 To find out more about School in a Bag see the page on Facebook. Celebrating Malaysian Week with Happy ‘Taste Buds’ March 1-7, 2018| Weekender WEEKENDER EXCLUSIVE FOR DT NEWS blasts SUBSCRIBERS Bahrain-UN Qatar Says Qatar FM’s speech at cooperation hailed Manama UNHRC contains falsehood is Majesty King bin Isa DT News Network “Our countries have replied to Al-Khalifa has hailed Geneva the report compiled by the UN theH cooperation binding the atar is trying to market the Commission for Human Rights Kingdom and the United dispute with its neighbours on the invitation by Qatar and a Nations, particularly in asQ an international crisis at detailed statement was presented environment field. He various forums to draw the to the UN Commission. Our reiterated Bahrain’s keenness attention of the international countries expressed their point on bolstering cooperation community, the Arab Quartet of view on the report through a with the UN agencies in its said in a joint statement joint press statement issued by development march. He made yesterday. the four boycotting countries. the statement as he received The statement of Bahrain, Qatar should choose either to the Executive Director of the the United Arab Emirates, be a state that believes in the United Nations Environment Saudi Arabia and Egypt was in principle of good neighbourliness Programme, Erik Solheim, response to a speech made by the and seeks to build positive who conveyed greetings Qatar’s foreign minister at the relations with its neighbouring from UN Secretary-General 37th Session of the UN Human countries like others of the António Guterres, who HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with Rights Council (UNHRC), civilised world or to continue wished the people of Bahrain school children at the eleventh ‘Bahrain which they said, contained many to breach the international progress and prosperity. First Festival’ held at the Bahrain National falsehoods. law and other regional and Stadium yesterday Describing the statements international conventions to of Qatari foreign minister as counter terrorism, and funding Manama in the Islamic identity that HM the King “fallacies” aimed at portraying and supporting terrorism. Qatar P is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al constantly instills in every Bahraini.The the dispute as a “major cannot do this and take the Khalifa yesterday patronized the minister added the festival is an expression international crisis”, the four opposite direction at the same eleventhH Bahrain First Festival staged by the of love and loyalty to the royal leadership countries said that Qatar time,” the statement said. Education Ministry at the Bahrain National and homeland, noting the ministry’s many continues to support extremist “The four countries would 07 Stadium. HM the King was received upon honourable achievements made thanks to the and terrorist ideologies, and like to confirm Qatar’s role Inovest records arrival by Education Minister Majid bin Ali royal support and the government. spreads hatred and incitement. in supporting extremist 2017 net profit of Al Nuaimi and government officials amid Education Ministry’s officials presented “The present political crisis and terrorist ideologies and US $5.9 million cheers by tens of thousands of students. UN HM the King with two commemorative gifts, should be solved through the spreading the message of hatred Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive a painting representing Bahraini students’ on-going mediation by the Emir and incitement of violence Director Erik Solheim was also present. achievements in the International Tests of of Kuwait, His Highness Shaikh through media platforms. Our After the Royal Anthem was played and Mathematics and Science (TEMS), while Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al countries want Qatar to change P verses of the Holy Quran cited by Abdullah the other gift was a copy of the Holy Quran Sabah. The efforts of Al Sabah its behaviour of supporting Al Sa’idi, a student with special needs, the in Braille. HM the King, in his keynote have been receiving full support terrorist organisations and Education Minister, in his speech, thanked speech, expressed delight in attending this and appreciation from the immediately end its funding of HM the King for patronizing the 11th edition year’s festival themed (Eighteen years of leaders of our countries. We these organisations. Through Duterte says 20he’s of Bahrain First Festival that reflects the giving) to celebrate the ongoing national still believe this mediation is the this international platform, we strength of the national unity and pride achievements. optimum channel to tackle the ask Qatar not to make Doha a tired, old, wants to causes of this political crisis and haven for individuals promoting go early its consequences,” they said. terrorist acts,” the statement said. 2 Thursday, March 1, 2018 BIGS a big boost for Bahrain’s green drive HRH Princess Sabeeka hails royal support for agriculture sector Manama to honour the winners of the ahrain International second King Hamad Award “The show that has become a plat- Garden Show 2018 (BIGS) for Agricultural Development. form for enhancing Bahrain interna- hasB become a platform for “The show that has become Bahrain to open up new a platform for enhancing tional agricultural standing” prospects “for those interested Bahrain international in the agricultural field and agricultural standing,” said of related sectors, such as BIGS, Princess Sabeeka environment to attract efforts participated in the environment development”, Princess Sabeeka adding: “The manufacturing of Irrigation said, aims to boost agricultural qualified Bahraini labourers. development of the agriculture said HRH Princess Sabeeka development of the BIGS equipment and fertilisers.” output, achieve relative food HRH the Princess conveyed sector. bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. has positively reflected in Highlighting the increase security, introduce modern greetings and congratulations Princess Sabeeka HRH Princess Sabeeka, promoting citizens’ prosperity, in the local, regional and agricultural technologies, of His Majesty King Hamad extended thanks to national Wife of HM the King, increasing green spaces, and foreign participation for the encourage investments bin Isa Al Khalifa to all those efforts which contributed President of Consultative improving the quality of food show, Princess Sabeeka urged in agriculture, encourage contributed to the success to the success of the show Council of the National processing sector.