GREAT RATES ON MONEY TRANSFER AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE GUARANTEED! Tel: 1722 8888 www.bfc.com.bh Thursday, November 9, 2017 Issue No. 7560 200 Fils www.newsofbahrain.com www.facebook.com/nobonline newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh FREE PICK! JO3082_BFC_Flag_Globe_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm_Hand.indd 1 2/1/17 2:59 PM Issue No.248 DT Supplement www.weekenderbahrain.com Nov 9-15, 2017 FRIDAY BRUNCH AT LA MED A delicious buet of international specialties and selected house beverages and soft drinks. BHD 30.000 net per person, inclusive of soft beverages BHD 35.000 net per person, inclusive of selected alcoholic beverages Fridays, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain | 1758 6499 hoever said fundraising can be a tedious process, hasn’t met the likes of Jill Boggiss- an enthusiastic When East designer, who makes use of exciting textures and meets West vibrant colors to raise funds for important causes. The former resident of Bahrain will be launching her new collection Speaking of her aesthetic W collection, Jill said: “This ‘RePassionFashion, under her brand ‘Sweet Jilly Designs’ to raise funds for The Saturday Biryani Party. The Saturday Biryani Party year I will be carrying initiative has distributed 47,045 free meals every week for the last kaftans, shimonos, 125 weeks to workers; it was founded by Abbas and Mahrukh Khan, sparkly kaftan jackets along with their two kids. as well as a new range of reloved clothes: high This is the second annual fundraiser being held in Bahrain by quality ‘swing’ shirts and Jill, who is known for her love for Eastern and traditional wear, our perennial favorites consisting of heavy embellishments and striking border work. Her range of ‘two sides designs are equally appreciated and admired by the Western crowd, now’ scarves.” Jill’s who don it because of its less formal look. “This year’s collection collection is not mass production, in fact each garment is unique, Page 3 is inspired by my vision of cultural connection; The Saturday tailored locally using vintage fabrics from the UK and sari fabric Biryani Party with workers brings a diverse crew together to show from India and Pakistan. The clothes are deliberately styled with appreciation to the Bahrain construction worker community. The a western twist using eastern fabrics to add glamour, usually sari Biryani meal is a symbol of silks, to create a relaxed and glamorous range of kaftans, jackets and friendship that connects people beachwear that are designed to be flattering and easy to wear as well across cultures. When you as two-sided wraps and scarves.“I’m doing my part to reduce waste. mention a Biryani meal, people’s Fast fashion is generally ‘throw away’ which is not necessary, I’m a expressions fan of slow fashion, to find well-made garments made from quality ‘I Am Khaleeji’ in UK change; it’s a cotton and wool and recycle, repurpose, to ReFashion with Passion. definite shared Giving new life to beautiful clothes.” passion across She will be joined by Peace Hearts who are selling their handcrafted cultures,” shared love hearts to raise funds for the cause. Youngsters have been Page 4 Jill. working each Saturday to craft these and they will be sold at the venue. The exciting campaign will take place from November 30 – December 2 at More Words in Jannusan. What do you know... The God of Thunder has a funny bone! Many Visionaries. One Vision he leading ladies of the ‘Visions donates to thirty charities in the Kingdom 2017’ of Bahrain.AWA Art Group Chairperson, Page 5 exhibition from American Irina Averinos, spoke to Weekender Women’s Association (AWA) how every single artist in the group Thave come together to showcase their has committed to creating artwork that individuality through fascinating work of expresses their individual selves while art.With all participants living in Bahrain, serving a common vision, “Our group their widely differing backgrounds mean has worked wholeheartedly to create THE COUNT DOWN that each piece of art is the reflection of pieces that reflect their personalities their personal soul and experience. A wide and with this amazing varied HAS BEGUN! variety of styles, subjects and approaches, collection, we would like to from realism to pure abstraction, will be give something back to the local presented and all the pieces on exhibition society, to help people in need, as will be on sale. we raise funds from the sales. I am Page 7 asking all art lovers and fellow artists The event is held for two reasons: to and photographers to visit our exhibition showcase the diverse talent of AWA’s and support our ladies in their project for a artists and photographers and raise very good cause.” money for the community service fund. An active and diverse association that It will be held at the second floor of brings together women from around the Bahrain Gate, Bahrain Financial Harbour, globe, to promote charity, friendship, and Manama, from November 11-16, 2017. CRÈME CARAMEL cultural understanding, AWA annually Nov 9- 15, 2017| Weekender WEEKENDER EXCLUSIVE FOR DT NEWS SUBSCRIBERS x His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa 8P 08 Bahrain to attract $300m taking a tour of the Louvre Museum The Louvre comes to Abu Dhabi investment in 2018: EDB opened in Abu Dhabi yesterday Manama EO of Bahrain Economic Development Board, KhalidC Al Romaihi said that 85% of Bahrain Logistic Zone has been leased, the rest to be leased in 2018. He expected to lure $200- e-Payments soar 69pc 300 million investment in DT News Network Khaja, iGA Acting Chief This is what the eServices beneficiaries’ confidence in some of which include industrial sector and logistic Manama Executive of eTransformation, achieve as demonstrated by the eServices provided by the Electricity & Water, services in 2018. he Kingdom has seen a stated that the trend in the their promptly increasing the governmental entities driving school as well as the quantum leap in digital Kingdom is in consistence usage,” he said. – reducing time and effort University of Bahrain services transactionsT in the third with the proposals of the Dr. Zakareya also necessary to complete these accompanied by the Sijilat 578 illegal taxi quarter of 2017, according to Government Forum 2017 highlighted that the delivery services. system. data released by Information held under the patronage of of government eServices iGA data indicated that Such increase is due to the drivers arrested & eGovernment Authority His Royal Highness Prime comes in collaboration with payment transactions demand by graduate students Manama (iGA). Minister Prince Khalifa numerous entities in order to completed from January to to obtain the driving license. 78 illegal taxi drivers have According to iGA, bin Salman Al Khalifa, and accomplish requirements of end of September 2017, in During the same period, been arrested during an e-transactions jumped to the initiative of His Royal the sustainable development. comparison to the previous eTransactions via the 5inspection drive to find those 28,000, an increase of 51 per Highness Prince Salman bin The Acting Chief Executive year, have shown that about applications (available on who provide transportation cent during the third quarter Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown added that the authority seeks 244,000 online payments were the Bahrain eGovernment services without licence, Lt-Col of 2017 compared to the same Prince, Deputy Supreme to create eTransformation conducted via the national Apps Store) have increased Adel Ibrahim Al Dossairi, period in 2016. It recorded Commander and First Deputy in the society so as to make portal on Bahrain.bh with an by more than 30,000 online Director of Operations and a remarkable growth in the Prime Minister. the completion of services increase of 44 per cent and a transactions for an amount Traffic Control at the General value of financial payments “The trend towards electronically become the first total amount of approximately exceeding BD2 million – Directorate said yesterday. reaching to about 69 per cent sustainability of government choice for beneficiaries. BD22 million. equivalent to 135 per cent They arrested are referred during the period with a total services is based on the Dr. Zakareya said the A set of payment services – of the amounts paid via the to the Public Prosecutor. They amount of more than BD24 highest standards of quality statistics reflect the society’s via the portal – have resulted applications during the third could be awarded ten days jail million. and efficiency – benefiting acceptance of such type in a growth in the number quarter of the year 2016. terms, up to BD500 fines and Dr. Zakareya Ahmed Al the citizen first and foremost. of transformation and of transactions and payments, (Continued on Page 3) deportation for expatriates. 2 Thursday, November 9, 2017 MMA Selwady helps Rayyan Nickname: Mineiro Age: 28 Record: 19-3 Lucas Martins beat Country: Brazil Lucas “Mineiro” Martins is only 28 years of age, but he has the resume of a vet- eran MMA fighter. Fighting out of the world-renowned Chute Boxe gym, alongside the likes of Charles Oliveira, Thomas Almeida and Felipe Efrain, the Brazilian Featherweight will have the first taste of a world championship title fight at the autism co-main event of Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions. The Brazilian will face defend- Manama old, Rayyan has formed a strong grown in confidence, developing social ing champion Elias Boudegzdame. Lucas has made history in his short stint with the bdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, who is bond with the Lightweight contender. skills and became the top student in UFC, becoming one of the few fighters to have won in three different weight classes. set to fight Erick da Silva at Brave Rayyan was born with a rare condition her class in the process.