TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 God bless America, and her immigration lawyers INSTAGRAM Bradley Cooper to /nobmedia 3 perform with Gaga LINKEDIN SUNDAY newsofbahrain FEBRUARY 2019 at Oscars 200 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8011 “A Star Is Born” actors 38444680 Bradley Cooper and Lady FACEBOOK Gaga will perform on the /nobmedia Oscar-nominated song MAIL “Shallow” at the 91st Acad- [email protected] emy Awards. WEBSITE P14 newsofbahrain.com Beyonce, Jay-Z offer lifetime concert tickets for fans who go vegan 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 Wife says El Chapo is ‘excellent’ husband Ensure eective implementation of VAT 80008001 For inquiries & complaints www.nbr.gov.bh @BahrainNBR Terror hits Iran Tehran wo attackers scaled the wall of a Basij Tparamilitary base A threat to region and opened fire, killing one member of Iran’s Revolu- tionary Guard and wound- Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of 1979 Islamic revolution ing five others on a base in the southeastern town of Nik Shahr, Iranian me- that it said would violate a UN dia reported yesterday, as Hatami said the Security Council resolution be- the country holds official • cause they use ballistic missile celebrations on the 40th surface-to-surface technology. anniversary of its Islamic missile, named A UN Security Council reso- revolution. Hoveizeh, was from 1,300 lution, which enshrined Iran’s “A (paramilitary) Basij the Soumar family of km is the reported 2015 nuclear deal with major base in Nik Shahr came range of the new cruise powers, “called upon” Tehran under ... fire this morning cruise missiles, which missile tested by Iran. to refrain for up to eight years and several from the Revo- were unveiled in 2015. from work on ballistic missiles lutionary Guards communi- designed to deliver nuclear cations personnel who were Western experts say weapons. wiring the base were hit,” Iran• often exaggerates Iran says its missile tests are Mohammad Hadi Marashi, space division, said at the event not in violation of the resolution provincial deputy governor its weapons capabilities, A Hoveizeh cruise missile on display at the Imam Khomeini grand mosque in Tehran. Iran had overcome initial prob- and denies its missiles are capa- for security affairs, told the although there are lems in producing jet engines for ble of carrying nuclear warheads. state news agency IRNA. concerns about its long- versary of the 1979 Islamic Rev- was from the Soumar family of cruise missiles and could now It says its missiles are defen- range ballistic missiles. olution, state television reported. cruise missiles, which were un- manufacture a full range of the sive and used for deterrence and “This cruise missile needs a veiled in 2015. weapons. has rejected talks over its missile very short time for its prepared- Western experts say Iran of- Iran said in January its bid to programme. Dubai ness and can fly at a low altitude,” ten exaggerates its weapons launch a satellite failed after Teh- US President Donald Trump Defence Minister Amir Hatami capabilities, although there are ran ignored US warnings to avoid quit the deal last year and re- ran unveiled a new cruise mis- said during the unveiling cere- concerns about its long-range such activity. imposed sanctions on Iran that DON’T MISS IT sile with a range of 1,300 km mony. ballistic missiles. Washington warned Tehran had been lifted under the pact I(800 miles) yesterday during Hatami said the surface-to-sur- Amirali Hajjizadeh, head of last month against undertaking in return for Tehran curbing its celebrations marking the anni- face missile, named Hoveizeh, the Revolutionary Guards’ aero- three planned rocket launches nuclear programme. BAC inks deal 02 with FedEx WAIT ENDS Express Health Ministry Shaikh Mohammed welcomes Pope Francis’ visit refutes rumours Dubai 03 over power outage at SMC is Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin cardiac ward Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President Hand Prime Minister of the UAE and Appeals court Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed the visit to the United Arab Emirates by Pope Francis, Head of upholds credit the Catholic Church, beginning today. 04 card fraudster’s “We welcome the visit of Pope Francis, Head jail sentence of the Catholic Church, to the UAE. We, as UAE leadership and people, are looking forward to this historic visit that will contribute to un - derpinning the values of tolerance, peaceful Shaikh Mohammed Pope Francis co-existence, encounter, and cultural exchange,” said Shaikh Mohammed in a statement marking the UAE has been promoting the values of love, the occasion. security, acceptance, freedom of religion and “Over five decades since its establishment, respect of others,” he added. SALE 30% to75 City Centre Bahrain Tel: +973 17556002 | Bahrain Mall Tel: +973 17556001 | www.homesrusgroup.com | | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019 02 BAC inks deal with FedEx Express Transportation Ministry and the US company sign Letter of Intent for New Air Cargo Area at Bahrain International Airport TDT | Manama and we remain committed to serving our customers across he Minister of Transpor- Bahrain, and connecting them tation and Telecommu- The new Air Cargo Area with people and possibilities Tnications and Bahrain that BAC is constructing around the world.” Airport Company (BAC) Chair- north of the runway is Mr Al Rumaihi said: “This man Kamal Ahmed, BAC Chief Letter of Intent further high- Executive Officer Mohamed an important part of the lights the strength of Bahrain’s Yousif Al Binfalah, and President overall growth strategy transport and logistics sector of the FedEx Express Middle adopted by the ministry. and supports our strategic focus East, Indian Subcontinent and MR AHMED on e-commerce and regional Africa (MEISA) region James R distribution. There are a num- Muhs, signed a Letter of Intent ber of opportunities for compa- concerning warehouse space at ernment-led initiatives aimed at nies like FedEx Express in the Bahrain International Airport’s expanding the Kingdom’s logis- GCC’s $1.5 trillion market, and (BIA) new Cargo Area on the tics sector, which began in 2015 Bahrain is an ideal location from northern runway. via the Bahrain Logistics Board which to access those markets The expansion of BIA’s cargo chaired by His Royal Highness due to our fast and direct trans- facilities is in line with the objec- the Crown Prince, Deputy Su- port links, some of the regions tives of the Higher Coordinating preme Commander, and First lowest operating costs, and a Committee, chaired by His Roy- Deputy Prime Minister, Prince highly skilled, bilingual work- al Highness the Crown Prince, Mr Ahmed, Mr Al Binfalah and Mr Muhs sign the agreement. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.” force.” Deputy Supreme Commander The minister also noted that BAC signed an agreement in and First Deputy Prime Minister Managing Director for Middle further demonstrates the King- Modernisation Program (AMP), the continuous co-operation November with French engi- Prince Salman bin Hamad Al East Operations, Saleh Mansour. dom’s strong reputation as a re- which is due to be completed and co-ordination between the neering firm, Egis for design and Khalifa, to further develop the The minister said: “BAC has a gional hub for logistical services by Q3 2019. BAC, the Customs, and the EDB supervision for the new 25,000 Kingdom’s logistics field. comprehensive plan to attract in the GCC and wider Middle “It also reflects the impor- played a major role in the frui- square meter Cargo Area, which The signing ceremony was at- prominent cargo companies East.” tant steps that the company is tion of this agreement. comprises warehouses, aircraft tended by a number of other sen- to the Kingdom, which will He added: “The new Air Car- taking to enhance the airport’s Mr Muhs said: “The GCC is parking, and associated infra- ior officials from Customs from strengthen Bahrain’s strategic go Area that BAC is construct- infrastructure and increase its an important region for Fe - structure aimed at handling air the Ministry of Interior, BAC, position as a leading provider of ing north of the runway is an ability to accommodate rising dEx Express, where enhanced cargo traffic and e-commerce. EDB and FedEx Express. Also in efficient logistics services in the important part of the overall local and regional demand. The collaboration between public The Cargo Area is also equipped attendance were FedEx Express region. We are currently negoti- growth strategy adopted by new Cargo Area will create more and private sectors is fuelling with the latest technologies, Vice President of Middle East ating with two other companies the Ministry of Transportation job opportunities and enable growth across industries. The making it one of the most at - and Northern Africa Ground wishing to operate warehouses and Telecommunications, and the airport to handle larger vol- logistics market forms a funda- tractive locations for investment Operations, Taarek Hinedi, and at the new Cargo Area, which a key component in the Airport umes. This is in line with gov- mental part of the GCC economy, in the Middle East. “Panache” was the theme for the fourth Annual Day Celebrations at Bahrain Indian School (BHAVANS) which was held at BKS Hall, Segaya. The evening saw a mesmerising blend of cultural programmes that were impeccably orchestrated to portray the unmatched calibre of the students of BIS. Renu Yadav, Second Secretary, Embassy of India, was the Chief Guest and Reem Al Dhaen, Education Specialist, Private Education Directorate, Ministry of Education, was the Guest of Honour. The guests were welcomed at BIS by Principal Saji Jacob and Directors Himanshu Verma and Ritu Verma. As part of efforts to rebuild the Indian state of Kerala, which was adversely affected by floods last year, VKL Group CORAL TRAINING CENTER is constructing houses in Language Skills, Commercial & Administrative flood-affected areas of Training Center Cheranellur in Ernakulam district.