TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain BUSINESS 12 Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot in talks to create $50 bn car giant INSTAGRAM Team Bahrain set to /nobmedia 31 maintain top spot LINKEDIN THURSDAY newsofbahrain OCTOBER 2019 Through the tireless work of 210 FILS HH WHATSAPP Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad 38444692 ISSUE NO. 8281 Al Khalifa and everyone as- sociated with KHK MMA and FACEBOOK /nobmedia the Bahrain National MMA Team, the Kingdom has risen MAIL [email protected] to the number one spot in the world of mixed martial arts WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com during 2019. P 16 Weekender Demi Lovato, Mike Johnson call it quits 14 CELEBS inside pages 7-10 WORLD 6 At least 42 people killed in Cameroon landslide Leaders in pre-poll clash London oris Johnson and Jeremy BCorbyn have clashed over the NHS, Brexit and leader- ship at the last Prime Min- ister’s Questions before the general election. The Labour leader said vot- ers had a “once in a genera- tion” chance to save the NHS, which was in “greater danger” than at any time in its history. But the PM warned of “eco- nomic catastrophe” if Labour got into power. As campaign- Mahdi’s fate in limbo ing gets started, peers have ap- proved the legislation needed to bring about the 12 Decem- Protest intensifies as Iraq’s students turn out in numbers to back mass rallies ber election. The House of Lords passed when a group of protesters tried the early election bill - which Iraq’s most powerful to storm a bridge leading to the was approved by MPs on • Green Zone. Tuesday - in less than four politicians appeared A rocket was seen flying to- hours, with no changes. to withhold support wards the Green Zone and a The Labour leader accused for Prime Minister blast was heard coming from the PM - who he has chal- Adel Abdul Mahdi. that direction. The area houses lenged to a one-on-one TV government buildings and for- debate - of running down the eign missions. The military said health service, saying cuts to Baghdad Adel Abdul Mahdi the rocket had crashed inside, funding had contributed to killing a member of the security rising waiting times for can- raqi security forces killed wounded as protesters from forces. cer treatment and operations. two people yesterday by across Iraq’s sectarian and eth- Iraq’s most powerful politi- Ishooting tear gas canisters nic divides thronged the centre cians appeared to withhold sup- 210 fils (includes VAT) directly into their heads in an of the capital in a show of fury at port for Prime Minister Adel Ab- attempt to stop protesters enter- a political elite they see as deep- dul Mahdi as anti-government ing Baghdad’s heavily fortified ly corrupt and responsible for protests have swelled into the Green Zone, security and medi- widespread economic hardship. biggest mass demonstrations the cal sources said. Initially festive street rallies country has seen since the 2003 At least 175 people were Demonstrators take part in a protest in Baghdad. took a violent turn by nightfall fall of Saddam Hussein. We’re devoted to the classic. But reject the status quo. We keep the best of the past. The best watchmaking practices, BLACK BAY the best designs. And push the BRONZE boundaries of what’s new. Born for a purpose. Field-tested to the extreme. For those who are up for anything. Those who face their fears. Those who re- invent themselves every day. 7XGRU%RXWLTXH$O.KDOLID$YHQXH A TUDOR is #BornToDare 0DQDPD.LQJGRPRI%DKUDLQ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 02 Deputy Prime Minister, HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, yesterday received the President of the International Peace Institute (IPI), Terje Rod-Larsen. The deputy premier praised the key and pivotal role played by IPI in spreading the peace culture globally, and supporting the international efforts aimed at strengthening the pillars of security and stability. HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa underlined Bahrain’s support for any initiatives aimed at consolidating peace, in light of the instability witnessed by some regions in the world, and which create challenges to such endeavours. The deputy premier also reviewed with Terje Rod-Larsen areas of co-operation with IPI, in line with the kingdom’s keenness to enhance security and stability all over the world. Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshall Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received here yesterday the Yemeni Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Abdulla Salem Al Nakhi, and his accompanying delegation, currently on a visit to the Kingdom to attend the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC 2019). The Commander-in-Chief welcomed the Yemeni Chief of Staff, and stressed that BIDEC 2019 provided an opportunity to be informed about the latest technological developments and defence systems. Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received Bahrain Chamber Commander-in-Chief of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) of Bahrain Defence Chairman Sameer Abdullah Nass and Force (BDF) Field his accompanying delegation. He Marshal Shaikh welcomed them and reviewed issues Khalifa bin Ahmed of common interest. The meeting Al Khalifa received was attended by General Command yesterday Retired Court Director Major General Hassan Lieutenant-General Mohammed Sa’ad. Yusef Al Jalahma. Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hosted the weekly majlis, in the presence of dignitaries, senior officials, Interior Ministry’s officers and media figures. He welcomed the guests, stressing the Governorate’s keenness on reaching out to citizens, in line with the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He paid tribute to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister for their constant support. National Guard Director-of-Staff Major-General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa met the Italian National Armament Deputy Director Admiral Dario Giacomin yesterday and praised the friendship ties with Italy Republic. The two sides discussed various topics of shared interest. Major-General Shaikh Abdulaziz was accompanied by senior officers as he toured the pavilions of Bahrain International Defence Exhibition/Conference (BIDEC2019) at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC). Marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students of Bahrain Indian School - BHAVANS raised a fund of BD 300 which was handed over to the representative, Ms Selia Nicolaou of Bahrain Breast Cancer Society. Ms Selia addressed the students about the breast cancer society and the responsibilities carried out by them. She thanked the school management and students for raising the fund and being a part of the good cause. Four cameras installed on King Fahad Credit card payment Causeway for visa applications Manama he General Directorate of Traffic an- Manama Manama. Tnounced yesterday that four cameras The same step would be taken for res- has been installed on King Fahad Cause- he Nationality, Passport and Res- idency applications in the next phase, a way to monitor over-speeding violation idence Affairs announced yester- statement issued by NPRA said. on both sides. Tday the activation of the payment The new service is a continuation of the The step was part of efforts to limit seri- for visa applications through credit cards first stage of the implementation of credit ous violations that could harm road users. from the beginning of November. card payments at the Passport Directorate The cameras would be activated in With the new service, the cash pay- as part of the process to enhance services the coming days. The department urged ment would be suspended for the visa and meet the requirements the NPRA’s through travelling through the causeway services at the NPRA headquarters in beneficiaries, the statement added. to follow traffic rules for the safety of all. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 03 BIDEC 2019 BIDEC organisers thank ‘A unique platform’ to discuss leadership TDT | Manama he participants at Bahrain security issues and strategies TInternational Defence Exhibition and Conference have extended their deepest GCC chief emphasises the need for greater co-operation to thwart regional threats thanks and appreciation to Manama His Majesty King Hamad bin vention Centre. Isa Al Khalifa, hailing the roy- HH Shaikh Abdulla lauded His al patronage of BIDEC 2019. he Bahrain International Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al They also extended thanks Defence Exhibition and Khalifa’s patronage of BIDEC 2019, to National Security Advis- TConference (BIDEC), has being a leading event in the region er, Royal Guard Commander emerged a key platform, where that reflects the kingdom’s pres- and Chairman of the High participants can discuss security, tigious status in the defence exhi- Organising Committee of the stability and military strategy to bitions and conferences industry. second edition of BIDEC 2019, deal with the challenges faced by HH Shaikh Abdulla hailed the Major-General HH Shaikh the Middle East region. role played by the National Secu- Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. “BIDEC has emerged as a very rity Advisor, Royal Guard Com- Five sessions saw remark- important biennial event for the mander and Chairman of the High able presentations and en- military industry as a whole and Organising Committee of BIDEC riching discussions on the for this region,” Dr Abdullatif Al 2019, Major-General HH Shaikh following topics related to Zayani, Secretary General of the HH Shaikh Nasser receives HH Shaikh Abdulla in the presence of senior government officials at expo venue. Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and military technology: the cur- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) his unwavering keenness to ensure rent technological scene, cy- told Bahrain News Agency on the the event’s success, commensurate ber-defence strategies, the sidelines of BIDEC 2019.