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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday ordered

that the Kingdom would observe a National Day in memory of the soldiers who attained martyrdom on Friday.

“The martyrs will remain embossed in the indelible memory of the nation as symbols of fraternal Arab solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,” he said.

Those who embraced martyrdom for the Kingdom of Bahrain and for

the larger cause of the Arab world include First Sergeant Mohammed Nabil Hamad, Sergeant Mohammed Hafidh Younis, Sergeant Abdulqader Hassan Al Alass, Sergeant Hassan Iqbal Mohammed and Sergeant Abdulmonim Ali Hussain.

Meanwhile, expressing his deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs, HM the King yesterday sent messages to the families of the soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty as part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition’s Operation Restore Hope in support of the legitimacy in Yemen.

His Majesty also conveyed

to the families of the martyrs the condolences of Kings, Presidents and Emirs from around the world.

Later, during his visit to Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Headquarters, HM the King said the names of the martyrs would always be remembered in the glorious history of Bahrain.

HM the King said that he shared parental feelings with the citizens in these circumstances, and that his sons, Brigadier HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Major HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa were there taking part in carrying out their sacred national duty hobnobbing

with their brave brothers within the Saudi-led Arab Coalition.

Emphasising that the Kingdom of Bahrain will always support the Arab forces, he thanked all BDF personnel for their loyalty and dedication in performing their national duty with courage and high morale.

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence Minister Lt-General Yusuf bin Ahmed Al Jalahma, Chief of Staff Lt General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and senior officers were present during HM the King’s visit.

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Austria plans to close border as refugee crisis growsViennaAustria warned yesterday that it planned to close its border again to refugees and migrants as thousands of people travelled across on their way to Germany, and splits on how to handle the crisis deepened across Europe.Pope Francis in his Sunday ser-mon called on every religious community across Europe to do their part to stem the humanitarian crisis by offer-ing sanctuary to a migrant family, in stark contrast to the rhetoric of politicians such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán who have claimed that the mostly Muslim arrivals threat-en European Christianity. He told tens of thousands of people in St Peter’s Square that it was not enough to tell those on the march to “life’s hope” to have courage, and called on every Catholic par-ish, convent, monastery and sanctuary in Europe to shelter a family.

CONDOLENCES POUR IN FROM GCC, ARAB NATIONS

Ambassadors of GCC and Arab countries call on HRH Premier DT News NetworkManama

Many GCC and Arab countries informed

condolences to Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday on the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers while performing their sacred national duty within the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to defend legitimacy in Yemen.

In a meeting at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Azzam Mubarak Al Sabah, Qatari Ambassador Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Omani Ambassador Abdullah bin Rashid bin Ali Al Medilwi, Egyptian Ambassador Essam Saleh Awad, Moroccan Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khatabi and Iraqi Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al

Delimi conveyed to Prince Khalifa the condolences of the leaders and Prime Ministers of their countries.

On the occasion, HRH Premier stressed Bahrain’s unwavering resolve to continue assuming its

role, alongside its brethren countries, in defending the right and legitimacy and fighting for security and dignity of the Arab nation.

He reviewed with the Ambassadors the overall regional and international

situation. HRH the Premier emphasised that dealing with the foreign interference in Yemen was the beginning of an Arab awakening led competently by Saudi Arabia.

He added that acting against threats to regional

security would continue as the GCC and Arab countries would never stand as mere spectators before attempts to undermine security and stability of the Gulf region. He also urged to further boost Arab cooperation.

HRH Premier and the Ambassadors during the meeting.

HRH Premier during the meeting

Govt keen on ties with pvt sector: PM


Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman

Al Khalifa underlined the government’s keenness to deepen cooperation with the relevant trade and economic sides and discuss with them means to ensure the sustainable growth of those sectors.

He also stressed the importance of strengthening

the existing partnership between the government and the private sector amid the current regional circumstances.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister underscored the crucial role played by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in strengthening the pillars of the national economy.

Prince Khalifa was speaking

in a meeting with the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs President, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Royal Family members and senior state officials at Gudaibiya Palace here yesterday.

The Premier discussed with them the regional situation and the state of insecurity currently witnesses by some countries and their effects on economic growth.


Austria plans to close border as refugee crisis growsViennaAustria warned yesterday that it planned to close its border again to refugees and migrants as thousands of people travelled across on their way to Germany, and splits on how to handle the crisis deepened across Europe.Pope Francis in his Sunday ser-mon called on every religious community across Europe to do their part to stem the humanitarian crisis by offer-ing sanctuary to a migrant family, in stark contrast to the rhetoric of politicians such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán who have claimed that the mostly Muslim arrivals threat-en European Christianity. He told tens of thousands of people in St Peter’s Square that it was not enough to tell those on the march to “life’s hope” to have courage, and called on every Catholic par-ish, convent, monastery and sanctuary in Europe to shelter a family.

CONDOLENCES POUR IN FROM GCC, ARAB NATIONS

Ambassadors of GCC and Arab countries call on HRH Premier DT News NetworkManama

Many GCC and Arab countries informed

condolences to Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday on the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers while performing their sacred national duty within the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to defend legitimacy in Yemen.

In a meeting at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Azzam Mubarak Al Sabah, Qatari Ambassador Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Omani Ambassador Abdullah bin Rashid bin Ali Al Medilwi, Egyptian Ambassador Essam Saleh Awad, Moroccan Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khatabi and Iraqi Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al

Delimi conveyed to Prince Khalifa the condolences of the leaders and Prime Ministers of their countries.

On the occasion, HRH Premier stressed Bahrain’s unwavering resolve to continue assuming its

role, alongside its brethren countries, in defending the right and legitimacy and fighting for security and dignity of the Arab nation.

He reviewed with the Ambassadors the overall regional and international

situation. HRH the Premier emphasised that dealing with the foreign interference in Yemen was the beginning of an Arab awakening led competently by Saudi Arabia.

He added that acting against threats to regional

security would continue as the GCC and Arab countries would never stand as mere spectators before attempts to undermine security and stability of the Gulf region. He also urged to further boost Arab cooperation.

HRH Premier and the Ambassadors during the meeting.

HRH Premier during the meeting

Govt keen on ties with pvt sector: PM


Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman

Al Khalifa underlined the government’s keenness to deepen cooperation with the relevant trade and economic sides and discuss with them means to ensure the sustainable growth of those sectors.

He also stressed the importance of strengthening

the existing partnership between the government and the private sector amid the current regional circumstances.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister underscored the crucial role played by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in strengthening the pillars of the national economy.

Prince Khalifa was speaking

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The Premier discussed with them the regional situation and the state of insecurity currently witnesses by some countries and their effects on economic growth.

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AS EMOTIONS LINGER ON, BRAVE SOULS LAID TO REST

Officials, huge crowd attend funeral ceremony DT News [email protected]

On an emotional day, four martyrs were laid to rest at two

different cemeteries of the Kingdom yesterday. The soldiers of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) were among five who martyred while performing their duty in the “Restoring of Hope” military operation, which is currently going on in Yemen by the Arab States Coalition, aiming to defend the legitimacy of the country against rebellious militias.

The funerals, held at Hunainiya and Muharraq graveyards respectively, were headed by the families of the martyred men, senior BDF officers, including BDF Chief Field-Marshall Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Commander Brigadier-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Special Force Commander Major HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister Maj. General Yusuf bin Ahmed Al Jalahma, BDF personnel and people from all walks of life.

‘It’s an honour to serve with them’ While speaking in an interview with national television (Bahrain TV), Shaikh Khalid said, “I’ve been honoured to serve with these men for eight years. I can’t describe my appreciation to them and my condolence to their family members.”

Commenting on HM the King’s orders to allocate a day for Bahraini martyrs, Shaikh Khalid said, “It’s a deserving appreciation to those men who offered their souls to their country.”

“We as a force and BDF men, holding on to our principles in defending our country. Victory is near, by God’s will,” he added.

Abdulmonim Ali HussainBody of martyr Abdulmonim Ali Hussain was brought to Hunainiya cemetery in East Riffa at about 7.45am. After the prayers for the dead were completed, both Shaikh

Nasser and Shaikh Khalid attended the funeral processions. Both of them shouldered the body of the martyr until the graveyard.

Shaikh Khalid was seen helping the family members of the martyrs in laying him to rest. Later, he handed over the Bahraini flag that covered the coffin to the father of the martyr. He not only condoled the family of the martyr, but also highlighted the great sacrifice made by him for the

country. Speaking to the media, the father

said, “My son is the son of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He died defending the soil of his country and fellow GCC countries. It was always his wish to die a martyr. Thank God he got what he wished for.”

Almost an hour later, the same crowd moved to Muharraq cemetery to join the prayers, funeral and burial of the three other martyrs-

First Sergeant Mohammed Nabil Hamad, Sergeant Abdulqader Al Alass and Sergeant Hassan Iqbal Mohammed.

First Sergeant Mohammed Nabil HamadOmar, the brother of First Sergeant Mohammed Nabil Hamad, said, “I lost more than a brother. He was like a father and educator for me. There are eight years that separate us. He had a good heart and carried limitless kindness. Before

leaving to his mission in Yemen, he told me about his wish to become a martyr for the sake of our country.”

Sergeant Hassan Iqbal MohammedThe father of Sergeant Hassan Iqbal Mohammed revealed a gut-wrenching thing that his son had left for Yemen two weeks after the delivery of his daughter Maryam, who is two-month-old now. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Ahmed and Ali.

“Thank God that he died while on duty and sacrificed himself defending his country and for the right cause,” the father said.

“He was a good son and called up his mother a few hours before his martyrdom. It was like saying goodbye,” he added emotionally.

People walk towards the grave of a martyr at Hunainiya Valley cemetery in East Riffa

Shaikh Nasser, Shaikh Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid at Muharraq Cemetery Prayer Room

Gathering at Hunainiya Valley cemetery

Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid carry the body of a martyr


As the nation bids adieu to its brave martyrs,

condolence messages have started to gush to the Kingdom of Bahrain profusely. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from Prince Bander bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia yesterday in which he expressed his sincere condolences over the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers who died while performing their national duty, alongside the Saudi-led Arab

coalition forces, to defend legitimacy in Yemen.

In return, HM the King expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation to Prince Bander bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his amicable sentiments.

HM the King also received a message from his Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, who extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy over the martyrdom of the soldiers.

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan, who extended, on behalf of the

Ministry’s affiliates, deepest condolences and sympathy over the martyrdom of the soldiers.

Humaidan voiced pride in Bahraini soldiers, who set the best example in patriotism and dedication in serving the homeland and the Arab and Islamic nations’ issues.

Among other personalities who extended their condolences to HM the King include Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, Youth and Sport Affairs Minister Hesham bin Mohammed Al Jowdar, Defence Minister and Social

Development Minister et al.

HRH Premier condoled

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a message from HM the King’s Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, who extended sincere condolences over the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers.

Paying tribute to the martyrs, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa also sent a condolence note to

the Premier yesterday. Shura Council Chairman Ali

bin Saleh Al Saleh also sent a message to Prince Khalifa condoling the martyrdom of the soldiers. He underlined Bahrain’s firm stances under the leadership of HM King Hamad to uphold justice and establish cooperation for maintaining peace.HRH Crown Prince condoled

The Crown Prince, Deputy

Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received a condolence message from HM the King’s Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday. In the message, he extended deepest condolences over the martyrdom of brave Bahraini soldiers.

Taking pride in the Bahraini soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the homeland, Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla also sent a message in which he condoled their martyrdom.

Among those condoled the Crown Prince include Social Development Minister, Labour Minister and Shura Council Chairman.HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad pays tribute

Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday expressed sincere condolences to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the government and people of Bahrain and the families of martyrs.

He also praised the martyrdom of the soldiers in defending the nation and stressed the BDF and servicemen’s upholding the principles of defending the nation. Foreign Affairs Minister condoled

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received condolences from Iraqi Vice President Dr. Ayad Allawi yesterday. He also a get a telephone call from Qatar Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed AlAttiyah, who offered his condolences over the martyrdom of Bahraini soldiers.


Prince Bander bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia calls up HM the King

LEADERSHIP GETS COPIOUS CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

The buried martyrs yesterday: (From left) Mohammed Nabil Hamad, Hassan Iqbal Mohammed, Abdulqader Hassan Al-Alass and Abdulmonim Ali Hussain


As the nation bids adieu to its brave martyrs,

condolence messages have started to gush to the Kingdom of Bahrain profusely. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from Prince Bander bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia yesterday in which he expressed his sincere condolences over the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers who died while performing their national duty, alongside the Saudi-led Arab

coalition forces, to defend legitimacy in Yemen.

In return, HM the King expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation to Prince Bander bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his amicable sentiments.

HM the King also received a message from his Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, who extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy over the martyrdom of the soldiers.

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan, who extended, on behalf of the

Ministry’s affiliates, deepest condolences and sympathy over the martyrdom of the soldiers.

Humaidan voiced pride in Bahraini soldiers, who set the best example in patriotism and dedication in serving the homeland and the Arab and Islamic nations’ issues.

Among other personalities who extended their condolences to HM the King include Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, Youth and Sport Affairs Minister Hesham bin Mohammed Al Jowdar, Defence Minister and Social

Development Minister et al.

HRH Premier condoled

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a message from HM the King’s Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, who extended sincere condolences over the martyrdom of five Bahraini soldiers.

Paying tribute to the martyrs, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa also sent a condolence note to

the Premier yesterday. Shura Council Chairman Ali

bin Saleh Al Saleh also sent a message to Prince Khalifa condoling the martyrdom of the soldiers. He underlined Bahrain’s firm stances under the leadership of HM King Hamad to uphold justice and establish cooperation for maintaining peace.HRH Crown Prince condoled

The Crown Prince, Deputy

Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received a condolence message from HM the King’s Advisor Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday. In the message, he extended deepest condolences over the martyrdom of brave Bahraini soldiers.

Taking pride in the Bahraini soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the homeland, Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla also sent a message in which he condoled their martyrdom.

Among those condoled the Crown Prince include Social Development Minister, Labour Minister and Shura Council Chairman.HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad pays tribute

Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force HH Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday expressed sincere condolences to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the government and people of Bahrain and the families of martyrs.

He also praised the martyrdom of the soldiers in defending the nation and stressed the BDF and servicemen’s upholding the principles of defending the nation. Foreign Affairs Minister condoled

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received condolences from Iraqi Vice President Dr. Ayad Allawi yesterday. He also a get a telephone call from Qatar Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed AlAttiyah, who offered his condolences over the martyrdom of Bahraini soldiers.


Prince Bander bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia calls up HM the King

LEADERSHIP GETS COPIOUS CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

The buried martyrs yesterday: (From left) Mohammed Nabil Hamad, Hassan Iqbal Mohammed, Abdulqader Hassan Al-Alass and Abdulmonim Ali Hussain


UAE COPS HELP BAHRAINI FAMILY TRACE RELATIVES

Relatives reunited after missing family for ten years DT News [email protected]

Manama

A Bahraini family was reportedly reunited with

their Emirati relatives after ten years of separation thanks to the efforts of UAE authorities.

Sharjah police reportedly helped a Bahraini family locate their relatives who were Emirati citizens. The Bahraini family had not been in touch with the Emirati family for the past 10 years and did not know where in UAE they lived.

According to a newspaper in UAE, Gulf News, the son of the Bahraini family, Abdullah Eisa Yousuf Malallah, sent a message to UAE police through social media about their concern to which the officials responded.

“In a touching emotional scene, Sharjah Police succeeded

in reuniting two GCC families whose members had been separated for 10 years. The reunion happened within four days of the police receiving a message via Instagram from a Bahraini family seeking Sharjah Police’s help to search

for their relatives with whom they had not had any contact for 10 years. The Sharjah Police informed Brigadier Saif Mohammad Al Ziri Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, about the issue,” Gulf News reported.

“Lieutenant Abdul Rahman Abdul Aziz, of the media department at Sharjah Police, received the message from the son of the Bahraini family, and he informed the police chief about the issue, who in turn, gave instructions to help

reunite the two families,” it said.

“Sharjah Police formed a search team headed by Lieutenant Abdul Aziz. The team contacted the family who resided in Bahrain to gather more information regarding

their Emirati relatives who stayed in Sharjah. The search and investigation efforts resulted in identifying the names and location of the relatives,” the report added.

The UAE authorities informed the Bahraini family that they had found the relatives. They also witnessed the family reunion at Sharjah International Airport.

45pc Bahrainis optimisticdespite oil price concerns

Mohammed Zafran/[email protected]

Manama

Bahrainis expect their personal finances to have

a ‘positive outlook’ despite the drop in oil prices, a recent survey found.

A Middle East-wide survey conducted by Bayt.com revealed that 45 per cent of Bahrainis are confident that their personal finances will

improve in the next six months. The Middle East and North

Africa Consumer Confidence Index survey stated that in the

Middle East, GCC citizens are the most positive about the future with over half of the respondents reporting high hopes.

In Bahrain, 28 pc expect their personal finances to remain the same while 14pc expected it to get worse in the next few months. Thirteen per cent of the respondents were unsure.

UAE is apparently the most optimistic, with 54 pc of respondents giving positive outlook.

However, all Middle Eastern nations are expecting an increase in cost of living. Sixty-four per cent of Bahrainis expected cost of living to increase, 23pc expect it to remain the same, 5pc expected it to decrease and 8pc were unsure.

A Middle East-wide survey revealed that 45 per cent of Bahrainis are

confident that their personal finances will improve in the next six months

Picture for representational purpose only

Families embracing each other

The reunion at the airport

Abdullah sent a message to

UAE police through social media about their concern

to which the officials responded


GATES OPEN FOR ANOTHEREXCITING ACADEMIC YEAR

Public schools in Bahrain received 133,000 students yesterday

Dr Al Nuaimi congratulates students

DT News [email protected]

Manama

More than 133,000 students were received by public

schools yesterday, on the first working day of the academic year.

The Kingdom’s roads witnessed long tailbacks, which were unusual during the past three months (summer holidays).

However, it did not seem to bother parents, who were seen taking their children to the gates of public schools, with broad smiles.

As part of the Education Ministry’s efforts to attract children towards schools, mascots and cartoon characters were seen welcoming young students at the gates of many schools yesterday.

The ministry also mentioned on its social media sites that it organised some entertainment activities for the students on the first day of the academic year, with an aim to reduce fear towards school in children.

As part of the Education Ministry’s efforts to attract chil-

dren towards school, mascots and cartoon characters were

seen welcoming young students at the gates of many schools

Kindergarten gets warning from MinistryDT News [email protected]

Manama

On the reopening day of public schools,

Education Ministry warned a rule-violating kindergarten that it would be held legally accountable for “operating outside the framework of the law.”

Public Relations and Media Directorate in the ministry announced that “Al Seef Kindergarten in Diraz is still illegally operating, despite the previous withdrawal of its licence by the concerned legal departments in the ministry.”

“Necessary procedures will be taken against the establishment as a result of its persistence to defy academic laws and regulations in the Kingdom,” the directorate said in a press statement, adding, “the ministry is the only approved authority to issue licenses for kindergartens.


Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi, in a

statement, congratulated all students on new academic year, and announced that three new schools will be ready to receive students this year.

Dr. Nuaimi said maintenance works were done on a number of schools in cooperation with the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

The minister confirmed ministry would continue to provide transportation for students, adding 2.5 million books were printed for students this year. For special students, three new schools have been opened, he said.

“The ministry opened 14 summer clubs to support the talented students, which benefited more than five

thousand students,” he said in the statement.

The minister also highlighted the role of parents

in students’ education.Dr. Nuaimi stated the

academic bodies carry a great responsibility, stressing the

importance of their support for developmental projects.

He reiterated that higher education is on the ministry’s

list of priorities, which upgrades education’s output and promotes Bahrain’s educational rank.

Al Nuaimi thanked the leadership for its support in the fields of education and developmental projects.

The Minister confirmed the Ministry would

continue to provide trans-portation for the students,

adding 2.5 million books were printed for students

this year

Glimpses from the opening day

A student receives gifts outside his school on the reopening day


GATES OPEN FOR ANOTHEREXCITING ACADEMIC YEAR

Public schools in Bahrain received 133,000 students yesterday

Dr Al Nuaimi congratulates students

DT News [email protected]

Manama

More than 133,000 students were received by public

schools yesterday, on the first working day of the academic year.

The Kingdom’s roads witnessed long tailbacks, which were unusual during the past three months (summer holidays).

However, it did not seem to bother parents, who were seen taking their children to the gates of public schools, with broad smiles.

As part of the Education Ministry’s efforts to attract children towards schools, mascots and cartoon characters were seen welcoming young students at the gates of many schools yesterday.

The ministry also mentioned on its social media sites that it organised some entertainment activities for the students on the first day of the academic year, with an aim to reduce fear towards school in children.

As part of the Education Ministry’s efforts to attract chil-

dren towards school, mascots and cartoon characters were

seen welcoming young students at the gates of many schools

Kindergarten gets warning from MinistryDT News [email protected]

Manama

On the reopening day of public schools,

Education Ministry warned a rule-violating kindergarten that it would be held legally accountable for “operating outside the framework of the law.”

Public Relations and Media Directorate in the ministry announced that “Al Seef Kindergarten in Diraz is still illegally operating, despite the previous withdrawal of its licence by the concerned legal departments in the ministry.”

“Necessary procedures will be taken against the establishment as a result of its persistence to defy academic laws and regulations in the Kingdom,” the directorate said in a press statement, adding, “the ministry is the only approved authority to issue licenses for kindergartens.


Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi, in a

statement, congratulated all students on new academic year, and announced that three new schools will be ready to receive students this year.

Dr. Nuaimi said maintenance works were done on a number of schools in cooperation with the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

The minister confirmed ministry would continue to provide transportation for students, adding 2.5 million books were printed for students this year. For special students, three new schools have been opened, he said.

“The ministry opened 14 summer clubs to support the talented students, which benefited more than five

thousand students,” he said in the statement.

The minister also highlighted the role of parents

in students’ education.Dr. Nuaimi stated the

academic bodies carry a great responsibility, stressing the

importance of their support for developmental projects.

He reiterated that higher education is on the ministry’s

list of priorities, which upgrades education’s output and promotes Bahrain’s educational rank.

Al Nuaimi thanked the leadership for its support in the fields of education and developmental projects.

The Minister confirmed the Ministry would

continue to provide trans-portation for the students,

adding 2.5 million books were printed for students

this year

Glimpses from the opening day

A student receives gifts outside his school on the reopening day


SIX SUSPECTED OF TORCHINGMP’S CARS GET 10-YEAR JAIL

Two of Shaikh Al Asfoor’s cars were set ablaze during last year’s pollsDT News NetworkManama

Six persons suspected of burning MP Shaikh Majeed

Al Asfoor’s cars during last year’s elections were sentenced to ten years each in jail.

Two cars belonging to Shaikh Al Asfoor, were set on fire last year after he registered as a Parliamentary candidate in the Capital Governorate’s constituency eight. He was later elected unopposed.

Of the six accused, aged between 15 and 23, only four

are in police custody. The others are absconding and were tried in absentia.

Although the four men pleaded not guilty, one of them had earlier admitted to prosecutors during investigation to committing the attack with firebombs.

He added that they wanted to teach their victim a lesson after he decided to run for the Parliamentary election.

The accused, who was working as a security guard at a local mall said, “I went to my

grandmother house in Sitra, a day prior to the incident. There

I met two of my friends (who are among the accused) and

they told me Shaikh Al Asfoor is standing for the election. Therefore, we decided to attack his cars to teach him a lesson and to scare him away.”

Prosecutors said the accused used firebombs to burn the cars, all of which were provided by the fifth accused. All six of them were accused on grounds of arson, damaging private properties, possessing firebombs and participating in an illegal gathering.

It may be noted a total of 13 candidates were attacked

by arsonists during last year’s elections.

Election tents belonging to Isa Ahmed Mustafa Turki, Sayed Abdulqader Abduljaleel and Abdulla Tarrar Sultan Ali were burnt in the Northern Governorate, while Ali Al Derazi, Jaffar Ibrahim Al Asfoor and Hussein Salman Al Hamer had their cars torched.

Mohammed Al Mawali had his car damaged in a Molotov cocktail attack and Mohammed Mahdi Al Ekri’s commercial garage in Sitra was set ablaze.

The accused burnt the victim’s cars “to teach him a lesson.”

They are accused on grounds of arson, damaging private

properties, possessing firebombs and participating in

an illegal gathering


An 18-year-old Asian college student is

implicated in a house robbery spree, according to court files.

He was ordered to be remanded in police custody for another 15 days, pending investigations.

The teenager reportedly robbed a number of houses, from where, he stole jewellery worth over BD1000.

He was arrested in connection with another theft

case, but he revealed about his other robberies during the interrogation.

He stated that he sold the stolen items at a local gold shop.

He was earlier sentenced in connection with other robbery cases.

Teen robberremanded

He stole jewellery worth

over BD1000


The High Criminal Court upheld the two-

year jail term of a person convicted of theft.

The accused allegedly stole the bag of a renowned religious figure from the

latter’s workplace. The bag contained items

worth about BD1,873, including two iPhones and an iPad.

The victim initially suspected an Asian cleaner, but security cameras showed the accused stealing

the bag. After being nabbed, the

accused told prosecutors that he purchased the devices from a shop.

But he was sent for trial on charge of robbery. He is implicated in several other theft cases.

Theft: Jail term upheld


The Director General of Anti-Corruption and

Economic and Electronic Security said a suspect who insulted Bahrain’s martyrs on social media had been arrested.

He said the General Directorate monitored posts on an account on Twitter under the name Bu Khamees and was able to identify the administrator. He was arrested based on a warrant from the Public Prosecution.

The Director General said that necessary legal measures were being taken ahead of referring the case to the Public Prosecution

One heldfor insultingBahraini martyr on Twitter


An Asian national, who allegedly smuggled 2 kg

of marijuana into Bahrain by hiding it in a musical instrument, appeared before the High Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty.

He was nabbed at the Bahrain International Airport after the X-ray scanner detected ‘strange materials inside the instrument’.

The marijuana was found stashed inside the instrument

following inspection. The accused, however, claimed during questioning that he did not know about the drugs in his musical instrument.

Smuggling: Asian pleads not guilty

The marijuana was found

stashed inside the instrument

following inspection

Shura Chairman praises Bahrain’s diplomacyManama

Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh underscored

the importance of promoting Bahrain’s international diplomacy, which is keen on establishing relations based on mutual respect and cooperation.

He highlighted the role played by the Kingdom’s ambassadors in consolidating bilateral relations and expanding horizons of joint cooperation in order to serve the common interests of the Kingdom of Bahrain and other countries.

FM receives BNP Paribas delegationDT News NetworkManama

The Minister of Finance, Shaikh Ahmed bin

Mohammed Al Khalifa, received yesterday Jacques Michel, Head of Middle East & Africa, and Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Managing Director, MENA, Financial & Official Institutions Coverage.

The minister commended BNP Paribas as one of the leading global financial institutions represented in the Kingdom of Bahrain.


FROM FLAB TO FAB! GPIC HONOURS ITS EMPLOYEE

Al Ali sheds 45kg in a year as part of firm’s fitness programme


With a view to support ing the visually

impaired by integrating them within the local labour market, the Specific Council for Training in Retail has launched a campaign titled “We Support Them.”

It focuses on integrating and employing the blind through a three-stage training programme, which includes realisation, development of core competencies and guidance and counselling.

In a press conference held at the new Ashrafs

Headquarters yesterday, the organisers introduced new ‘braille’ hardware Pronto. A total of eight Pronto devices were donated by the Yousif and Aysha Al Moayyed Charity and Rotary Club of Bahrain.

The devices enable the visually impaired to read, write and use standard computer-based software.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of the Specific Council for Training in Retail Amal Yousif Al Moayyed said, “We are delighted to have launched the campaign, a first-of-its-kind in Bahrain. I believe it’s

our responsibility to be able to assist the blind in having a chance to work.”

Executive Manager of the Specific Council for Training in Retail Safiya Saleh Al Shehab, remarked: “We are starting our campaign with an initial target of 10 trainees, who we believe will enter the local labour force within 24 weeks of ongoing training.”

The “We Support Them” campaign is welcoming all sponsors and partners who wish to support this initiative as plans for a second phase are in preparation, the organisers informed.

‘We Support Them’ campaign launched


The Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company

(GPIC) honoured Corporate Communications Department employee Ibrahim Mohamed Al Ali for shedding 45kg in a year.

Ali said he exercised two hours a day for five days a week, which included weight lifting. He praised the club’s qualified trainers for motivating him to reach the ideal weight.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery complimented Al Ali and said the GPIC management considers employees’ health of great importance and has initiated a programme for all their employees to remain fit.

“As part of the programme,

the company works with e x p e r t nutritionists a n d d i e t i c i a n s who provide e d u c a t i o n and create awareness on how to stay healthy and fit. Special d i e t a r y information is passed on to employees to manage their weight,” Dr. Jawahery said.

GPIC President spoke on the importance of maintaining an ideal weight, and stressed the need for a balanced diet. He said such planning keeps

an individual disciplined, without which no one can lose weight effectively. He also thanked the company’s health and fitness team as well as the employees for the success of

the programme.Al Ali thanked the

company’s management for their encouragement, particularly from Dr. Jawahery.

A recent study has revealed

that about 65 per cent of Bahrainis suffer from obesity, with an average weight of 80.33kg. The study was compiled by Family Consultant, Dr. Sumaya Al Jawder and her

colleague, Dr. Ali Mohammed Mostapha. The results of the study, which covered 657 Bahrainis and foreigners, were published in the weekly magazine, Huna Al Bahrain.

Al Ali before and after weight loss Al Ali being honoured by GPIC President Dr Jawahery

Chairman of the Specific Council for Training in Retail Amal Yousif Al Moayyed, and (sitting second from right) Safeia Al Shehab, Director of the Specific Council for Training in Retail with sponsors and members of the Friendship Society for the Blind

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SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT,CLIMATE CHANGE BROACHED

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Manama

Energy Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza

affirmed Bahrain’s full committment in protecting and sustaining environment, while speaking at a seminar held at the United Nations House in Manama yesterday.

In the seminar titled “Media Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Energy, Climate Change, and the Road to Paris Conference,” the minister said the Kingdom

aims to decrease emission of greenhouse gases.

Dr Mirza said the Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) in Bahrain is working efficiently to ensure the sustainability of the country’s resources and the protection of the environment.

“We aim to have a national unified integrated approach in these crucial and critical issues. We work to attain the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030,” said the minister.

He said the SEU initiative is being closely monitored by the government and expressed

his appreciation to the Deputy Prime Minister and the chairman of the committee Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.

The event was organised by the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) in association with the Office of the Energy Minister and, the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and French Embassy.

Speaking on the occasion Chief Executive of SCE, Dr. Mohammed Mubarak bin Daina said that climate change agreement, which is expected to conclude in the Paris Conference in December,

would definitely change the world. He confirmed the world would start acting differently afterwards, adding that Bahrain is among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

“Rise in sea level threatens our coasts,” stressed Dr Daina adding media should play its role in raising awareness.

UNDP Res ident Representative in Bahrain, Peter Grohmann, said their main objective was to inform the public about the imminent threats posed by climate

change, not only globally but also in Bahrain.

Grohmann said UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has called climate change the “defining issue of our time.”

He said that in Bahrain, there has been a real leadership to address energy issues and climate change, with a particular focus on efficient management of energy and water.

“UNDP will strive to share the lessons we learnt with Bahrain to tackle climate change,” said Grohmann.

Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) in Bahrain is working efficiently to ensure the sustainability of the coun-try’s resources and the protection of the environment

- Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza

Dr Daina said that climate change agreement, which is expected to conclude in the Paris Conference

would definitely change the world. He confirmed the world would start

acting differently afterwards

Climate-disrupted planet would be an unstable one, warns French Ambassador


French Ambassador Bernard Ragnauld Fabre said the effects

of climate change could not be ignored anymore and must be addressed with a firm fist.

He was addressing the seminar on “Media Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Energy, Climate Change, and the Road to Paris Conférence” here yesterday at UN House.

He said the threats to peace and security would increase if the rise in temperatures exceeds 2°C. “A

climate-disrupted planet would be an unstable one,” he stressed.

“I would like to commend the Bahraini government for including the issue into its action plan for the years to come,” he said. “The creation of a Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) is a strong message of dedicated action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Bahrain.”

He said the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) must produce an agreement to accelerate the ecological transition and keep the average global temperature rise

below 2°C. The future President of COP21

Laurent Fabius confirmed recently, it has been decided “not to limit the Paris Conference and future COP sessions to governmental aspects only. It aims to mobilise civil society as a whole, starting with local governments, communes and regions, businesses and NGOs.”

For the first time at a conference of this type, the projects developed at sub-state level by economic and institutional stakeholders, including companies, NGOs, and local governments, will be recognized as having fundamental importance

in the global fight against climate change.

The French ambassador said one of the main advances of the Copenhagen conference was the promise of $100 billion a year in aid to the fight against climate change.

Behind this figure, however, there are still many ambiguities: the $100bn, will they come from public or private sources? Will it be additional financing? Will they be directed to all developing countries, or targeted towards the poorest and most vulnerable countries? However, a milestone has been reached with the initial capitalization of the Green Climate Fund, amounting to $9.3bn, including nearly $1bn from France.

The ambassador stressed that climate has always posed

threats to security. “Climate disruption upsets the entire range of economic and social equilibrium and therefore threatens countries’ internal security. Climate change can start international conflict over the control of vital and increasingly scarce resources particularly water,” he said.

Climate disruption upsets the entire range of economic and social equilibrium and therefore threatens countries’ internal

security. Climate change can start international conflict over the control of

vital and increasingly scarce resources particularly water

Fabre said the threats to peace

and security would increase if the rise

in temperatures exceeds 2°C

French Ambassador Bernard Ragnauld Fabre

Dr Abdulhussain Mirza


SLEW OF HEALTH MEASURESPREPARED FOR SCHOOL YEAR

Health Minister announces plan to screen primary and secondary grade students DT News NetworkManama

Health Minister, Sadiq Al Shehabi said the Ministry

is all set for the academic year to ensure a healthy environment for students. The ministry has prepared all preventive and curative health measures that will be implemented throughout the academic year.

He noted his pleasure over the Health Ministry’s partnership with the Education Ministry officials in implementing health programmes in schools at the

beginning of every academic year.

Parents, students and school administrators are given awareness on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, sleep hours, choosing a suitable school bag and maintaining personal hygiene etc.

The health awareness and educational programmes include training workshops on how to deal with chronic diseases, prevention of infectious diseases, importance of vaccinations, and implementation of first-aid.

The minister confirmed that at the beginning of each school year, the ministry’s mobile unit

of nurses are made up to date with necessary vaccinations.

“The ministry is planning a comprehensive screening test of new students as they enter primary and secondary grades to identify any risk of chronic diseases and to provide necessary treatment. Vaccination campaigns against Hepatitis Type A, tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough will be held,” Al Shehabi said.

Lectures will be held to tackle smoking habits and use of drugs among adolescent

children, he said. He also pointed out that Health department would provide psychological screening to

diagnose cases of anxiety, hyperactivity, attention disorder, mental disabilities and speech disabilities.

The Health Promotion Department also plans to screen students for any genetic or blood disorders, while the Health Environment Department will provide environmental lectures.

The Social Research Department implemented a number of lectures and workshops for children to overcome anxiety and gain positive thinking for exams.

Sadiq Al Shehabi

Lectures will be held to tackle

smoking habits and use of

drugs among adolescent

children

Bahraini-Russian cooperation to burgeon DT News NetworkManama

A host of activities are in the pipeline showcasing

the latest developments in Bahraini-Russian relations. The Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia, Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, in a meeting with Information Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi here yesterday, highlighted the various promotional activities to be held this month and October.

They include the celebration of the 25th anniversary

of exchanging bilateral diplomatic representation in

September, the Joint Bahraini-Russian Business Council due to convene in Sochi City next month and the selection of Moscow as the next top for “This is Bahrain” festival.

In the meeting, Al Saati discussed with the Information Minister the means of boosting cooperation in the media field and informing diplomatic circles and Russian and western media about the true facts of human rights and economic development in the Kingdom. Al Saati with Al Hammadi

Al Saati discussed with

the Information Minister means

of boosting cooperation

in the field of media

Community Centre gets ready DT News NetworkManama

Procedures are underway to hand over the recently

completed HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa All-in-One Community Centre in Honainiya Dale to the relevant Social Development Ministry.

The Centre is first-of-its-kind in terms of size and special facilities to provide all community services designed with innovative features over a total space of 18,000 square metres, with buildings constructed on a space of 8,350 square metres.

During an inspection visit to the Centre yesterday, Works Minister Essam Khalaf said his visit was part of constant follow up by the Ministry on the implementation of construction of projects in the

Kingdom, including health centres, sports facilities and community centres. “It’s to check the latest development in the workflow of buildings construction undertaken by the Works Ministry.”

He also praised the remarkable role of the Supreme Council of Women (SCW) and its constant cooperation with the Ministry of Social

Development to achieve the goals of boosting the standard of services provided in the Kingdom to all community components.

The Centre aims to boost domestic productivity projects training and enlightenment workshops, community health awareness campaigns and lectures in distinctive community centres.

Pakistan’s 50th Defence Day was celebrated at the Pakistan Embassy yesterday. Pakistan national assembly member Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary was the chief guest.

Ramli Mall, Lulu donate school bags Manama

Ramli Mall’s month-long summer camp, held in

association with A’ Ali Charity Society, came to a close with a closing ceremony on August 30.

During the camp, 300 school bags were distributed to deserving children of the A’ali Charity Society,’ in view of the new academic year.

Also, the participating children were taught arts and crafts, apart from various sessions from the Police, Health, Coast Guards and Traffic Departments.

The children also enjoyed a number of traditional games throughout the programme.

Essam Khalaf during his inspection visit


SLEW OF HEALTH MEASURESPREPARED FOR SCHOOL YEAR

Health Minister announces plan to screen primary and secondary grade students DT News NetworkManama

Health Minister, Sadiq Al Shehabi said the Ministry

is all set for the academic year to ensure a healthy environment for students. The ministry has prepared all preventive and curative health measures that will be implemented throughout the academic year.

He noted his pleasure over the Health Ministry’s partnership with the Education Ministry officials in implementing health programmes in schools at the

beginning of every academic year.

Parents, students and school administrators are given awareness on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, sleep hours, choosing a suitable school bag and maintaining personal hygiene etc.

The health awareness and educational programmes include training workshops on how to deal with chronic diseases, prevention of infectious diseases, importance of vaccinations, and implementation of first-aid.

The minister confirmed that at the beginning of each school year, the ministry’s mobile unit

of nurses are made up to date with necessary vaccinations.

“The ministry is planning a comprehensive screening test of new students as they enter primary and secondary grades to identify any risk of chronic diseases and to provide necessary treatment. Vaccination campaigns against Hepatitis Type A, tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough will be held,” Al Shehabi said.

Lectures will be held to tackle smoking habits and use of drugs among adolescent

children, he said. He also pointed out that Health department would provide psychological screening to

diagnose cases of anxiety, hyperactivity, attention disorder, mental disabilities and speech disabilities.

The Health Promotion Department also plans to screen students for any genetic or blood disorders, while the Health Environment Department will provide environmental lectures.

The Social Research Department implemented a number of lectures and workshops for children to overcome anxiety and gain positive thinking for exams.

Sadiq Al Shehabi

Lectures will be held to tackle

smoking habits and use of

drugs among adolescent

children

Bahraini-Russian cooperation to burgeon DT News NetworkManama

A host of activities are in the pipeline showcasing

the latest developments in Bahraini-Russian relations. The Ambassador of Bahrain to Russia, Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, in a meeting with Information Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi here yesterday, highlighted the various promotional activities to be held this month and October.

They include the celebration of the 25th anniversary

of exchanging bilateral diplomatic representation in

September, the Joint Bahraini-Russian Business Council due to convene in Sochi City next month and the selection of Moscow as the next top for “This is Bahrain” festival.

In the meeting, Al Saati discussed with the Information Minister the means of boosting cooperation in the media field and informing diplomatic circles and Russian and western media about the true facts of human rights and economic development in the Kingdom. Al Saati with Al Hammadi

Al Saati discussed with

the Information Minister means

of boosting cooperation

in the field of media

Community Centre gets ready DT News NetworkManama

Procedures are underway to hand over the recently

completed HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa All-in-One Community Centre in Honainiya Dale to the relevant Social Development Ministry.

The Centre is first-of-its-kind in terms of size and special facilities to provide all community services designed with innovative features over a total space of 18,000 square metres, with buildings constructed on a space of 8,350 square metres.

During an inspection visit to the Centre yesterday, Works Minister Essam Khalaf said his visit was part of constant follow up by the Ministry on the implementation of construction of projects in the

Kingdom, including health centres, sports facilities and community centres. “It’s to check the latest development in the workflow of buildings construction undertaken by the Works Ministry.”

He also praised the remarkable role of the Supreme Council of Women (SCW) and its constant cooperation with the Ministry of Social

Development to achieve the goals of boosting the standard of services provided in the Kingdom to all community components.

The Centre aims to boost domestic productivity projects training and enlightenment workshops, community health awareness campaigns and lectures in distinctive community centres.

Pakistan’s 50th Defence Day was celebrated at the Pakistan Embassy yesterday. Pakistan national assembly member Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary was the chief guest.

Ramli Mall, Lulu donate school bags Manama

Ramli Mall’s month-long summer camp, held in

association with A’ Ali Charity Society, came to a close with a closing ceremony on August 30.

During the camp, 300 school bags were distributed to deserving children of the A’ali Charity Society,’ in view of the new academic year.

Also, the participating children were taught arts and crafts, apart from various sessions from the Police, Health, Coast Guards and Traffic Departments.

The children also enjoyed a number of traditional games throughout the programme.

Essam Khalaf during his inspection visit


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Euro Motors has announced that the new BMW 3 Series will go on sale in

showrooms across Bahrain this month. With

almost 14 million units sold worldwide, the BMW 3 Series is the company‘s best-seller and the world’s most successful model series in its segment. With the latest upgrades

to the design, technology innovations and more efficient drivetrains, the latest sixth-generation 3 Series is expected to build on its success story.

Sportier than ever!The New BMW 3 Series

What to look out for:d The new exterior design gives the 3 Series a sharper and more sporting design.d Newly designed headlights and striking LED day-time driving lights, underlines the car’s sporty and powerful visual appeal. d New paint finishes are available: Mediterranean Blue metallic, Platinum Silver metallic and Jatoba metallic.d A wide range of personalisation options for upholstery and interior trim elements, as well as new wheels, exterior colours and equipment options.d Marks the world premiere for two engines: the new four-cylinder petrol engine in the 330i (to replace the 328i) delivers 185kW/252 hp and the new six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW 340i (to replace the 335i) delivers 240 kW/326 hp. d New Navigation system Professional and LTE mobile technology. d The Navigation system Professional allows quick-er start-up, significantly faster route calculation and even more realistic 3D graphics than before. d The navigation maps are automatically updated free of charge for a period of three years. d First model in the premium mid-size sports seg-ment to support the fastest current mobile technol-ogy standard (LTE). d The Parking Assistant enables automatic parallel parking, while Auto PDC automatically activates the front parking sensors.

Lexus International has announced its call for entries for the Lexus

Design Award 2016. Fostering the

growth of ideas that can contribute to society, this international design competition aims to support up-and-

coming designers from around the world.

The theme for the Lexus Design Award 2016 is “Anticipation”. Lexus strives to develop products and services by anticipating the needs of people and society. This year’s applicants are encouraged to submit innovative designs and unique interpretations that are true to the essence of the theme.

Lexus Design Award 2016 provides an opportunity for twelve finalists and their works to receive an introduction to the design community and beyond at Milan Design Week 2016. In addition, four of the finalists will develop prototypes of their designs while receiving support from globally recognized design mentors. The maximum production budget allotted to the development of each prototype will be increased to around USD twenty four thousand. The finalists will present their designs in the Lexus booth, after which the Grand Prix winner will be selected from among the four prototypes through final review by the judges.

Ebrahim K. Kanoo has announced the Lexus Design Award 2016 to all the design enthusiasts in the

Kingdom. Entries will be accepted through October 18, 2015. Ayman Shehadeh, Toyota and Lexus Marketing Manager at Ebrahim K. Kanoo said: This year, I am pleased to announce this globally acclaimed competition to the young creative talent of Bahrain. We encourage

everybody to participate in the Lexus Design Award for a chance to showcase their designs at the Milan Design Week 2016. The twelve finalists will be announced in early 2016. For more information, visit our Lexus Bahrain website www.lexus.com.bh/lda.

Design your absolute best!

I like the challenge of trying different things and

wondering whether it’s going to work or whether

I’m going to fall flat on my face- Johnny Depp


Washington

Estranged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are not reconciling despite rumours

to the contrary.The duo fuelled reconciliation rumours after

attending a two-hour session at a marriage counselling centre in Brentwood earlier this week. Besides, they were also photographed to be in good spirit and smiling as they left a doctor’s office in Santa Monica, California.

However, according to a new report, the rumours of their reconciliation are false.

“There is no reconciliation and no chance for one,” said a source.

“The damage is already done. They’re leading separate lives,” the source added.

According to the source, Affleck has already moved out of the family house.

He is currently living in a Pacific Palisades home.

As for their last togetherness, it was claimed that the duo were just trying to be “civilized, especially when dealing with issues involving their three kids”.

London

Singer Britney Spears’ father has reportedly asked her to take a break from dating for sometime

following her split from boyfriend Charlie Ebersol earlier this year.

Jamie Spears thinks the 33-year-old “Perfume” hitmaker, who split from her last boyfriend Charlie Ebersol two months ago, should steer clear of men for six months and focus on herself.

“Jamie wants her to rebuild her confidence after breaking up with Charlie, while Britney wants to find a man right away. She pushes her dad every day, saying that a new guy will help her forget about Charlie,” a source said.

Mumbai

Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor’s romantic music video Dheere Dheere

composed by YoYo Honey Singh has garnered more than 10 million YouTube views in just five days.

The song which was up on YouTube on September 1 has become a digital sensation and reached the 10 million view mark faster than Salman Khan’s song from Hero titled Main Hu Hero, which incidentally was sung by the actor.

While Main Hu Hero took 21 days to breach past 10 million views, Hrithik Roshan has done that within a week which is commendable.

Dheere Dheere is a tribute to the 90s track by the same name from Aashiqui.

YoYo Honey Singh has recomposed the track with slight alterations written into the lyrics by him and his mother Bhupinder Kaur.

I like the challenge of trying different things and

wondering whether it’s going to work or whether

I’m going to fall flat on my face- Johnny Depp


Washington

Estranged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are not reconciling despite rumours

to the contrary.The duo fuelled reconciliation rumours after

attending a two-hour session at a marriage counselling centre in Brentwood earlier this week. Besides, they were also photographed to be in good spirit and smiling as they left a doctor’s office in Santa Monica, California.

However, according to a new report, the rumours of their reconciliation are false.

“There is no reconciliation and no chance for one,” said a source.

“The damage is already done. They’re leading separate lives,” the source added.

According to the source, Affleck has already moved out of the family house.

He is currently living in a Pacific Palisades home.

As for their last togetherness, it was claimed that the duo were just trying to be “civilized, especially when dealing with issues involving their three kids”.

London

Singer Britney Spears’ father has reportedly asked her to take a break from dating for sometime

following her split from boyfriend Charlie Ebersol earlier this year.

Jamie Spears thinks the 33-year-old “Perfume” hitmaker, who split from her last boyfriend Charlie Ebersol two months ago, should steer clear of men for six months and focus on herself.

“Jamie wants her to rebuild her confidence after breaking up with Charlie, while Britney wants to find a man right away. She pushes her dad every day, saying that a new guy will help her forget about Charlie,” a source said.

Mumbai

Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor’s romantic music video Dheere Dheere

composed by YoYo Honey Singh has garnered more than 10 million YouTube views in just five days.

The song which was up on YouTube on September 1 has become a digital sensation and reached the 10 million view mark faster than Salman Khan’s song from Hero titled Main Hu Hero, which incidentally was sung by the actor.

While Main Hu Hero took 21 days to breach past 10 million views, Hrithik Roshan has done that within a week which is commendable.

Dheere Dheere is a tribute to the 90s track by the same name from Aashiqui.

YoYo Honey Singh has recomposed the track with slight alterations written into the lyrics by him and his mother Bhupinder Kaur.


Vin Diesel’s name is an anagram of “I END LIVES.”

Venice

Eddie Redmayne’s upcoming Oscar-

promising flick The Danish Girl has already started giving indications that it will make good on-screen

as it recently received a complete ten minute standing ovation in the Venice premiere.

The Universal Pictures and Working Title’s upcoming transgender movie got premiered in

the Sala Grande and was later applauded by all, Deadline.com reported.

Also, before the premiere Redmayne called this role, his dream come true.

After the achievement

at the gala world premiere of the film, also starring Alicia Vikader, Mattias Schoenaerts and Amber Heard, the team celebrated their initial victory at Venice’s Aman Hotel.

Starred in The Wrestler and played a role in the Beatles-inspired film Across the Universe. Her performance in Thirteen bolstered her fame.

Evan Rachel Wood

September 7, 1987

Los Angeles

The Jurassic World star took to Twitter to honour his father Dan, who died last year after a battle

with multiple sclerosis.Pratt, 36, wrote: “Your to do list: 1)have kids 2)play

outside 3)teach them to fish 4)take pictures. Thanks Dad. Miss you man.”

The actor, who is married to actress Anna Faris, previously opened up about his father’s death, admitting he “compartmentalised” his feelings while shooting the big budget dinosaur blockbuster.

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Minister of Finance Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received a delegation from BNP Paribas com-prising Jacques Michel, Head of Middle East & Africa and Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Managing Director, MENA, Financial & Official Institutions Coverage. Recent developments with regard to the global economy and financial and banking sectors on the regional and international levels were reviewed during the meeting.

Minister of Finance Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received a World Bank delegation comprising Hafez Ghanem, Re-gional Vice President of MENA and Merza H. Hasan, Ph.D., Dean of Executive Board and Executive Director. They reviewed ongoing co-operation programmes between Bahrain and the World Bank and means of enhancing such co-operation in a way that fosters the development process in the Kingdom. The meeting was attended by Aref S. Khamis, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and a number of MOF officials.

Shoppers continue to pour in at Al Hawaj Eid Shopping Bazaar as it draws to a close this Tuesday. Local customers, as well as those from the GCC are taking advan-tage of the last minute rush for big bargains offered by Al Hawaj. The Bazaar is being held at Hall 2A of the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Exciting offers include top names in perfumes, cosmetics, watches, skin care, electronics, home appliances, accessories, and many more including major brands like Guess, GC, Givenchy, Samsung electronics and home appliances, and branded luggage items from Samsonite, and American Tourister. The products are available at dis-counted prices. For more information, please call 16166666.

Al Hilal hospital in association with Bahrain Kanyakumari Congress Iykayam organised a free medical camp for fishermen in Muharraq. More than 200 people benefited from the camp.

The Real-Estate sector committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its periodic meeting in the chamber’s premises in Sanabis headed by committee head Dr. Hasan Kamal. The meeting called the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf to allow freehold property ownership and take measures to step-up this prominent sector. The committee also mulled creating a social media channel, a website and publishing a book to document the progress of the real-estate sector in Bahrain over the years.

Three senior Bahraini Ithmaar Bank employees joined their peers from other Islamic banks across the Kingdom to attend an intensive Leadership Grooming Programme designed to help develop the next generation of C-suite executives. The 17-day programme, which was conducted by top-tiered Canadian university, the Ivey Business School, is part of a joint initiative by the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Bahrain Waqf Fund. Ithmaar Bank’s nominees to the programme, Head of Private Banking, Rafed Ahmed Al Mannai, Asset Management Senior Manager, Ayoob Yusuf Al Awadhi, and Commercial and International Banking Senior Manager Abdulla Hussain Al Mulla, were congratulated by the Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Abdul Rahim, following their success completion of the first part of the Programme.

In line with Bahrain Polytechnic’s Strategic goal 2015-2019 and the National High-er Education Strategic plan, Bahrain Polytechnic hosted its Sixth Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium. The symposium brought together academic staff at the Polytechnic in a four-day training and up-skilling event. The focus of this year’s symposium was “Sharing Best Practice”.

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Minister of Finance Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received a delegation from BNP Paribas com-prising Jacques Michel, Head of Middle East & Africa and Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Managing Director, MENA, Financial & Official Institutions Coverage. Recent developments with regard to the global economy and financial and banking sectors on the regional and international levels were reviewed during the meeting.

Minister of Finance Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received a World Bank delegation comprising Hafez Ghanem, Re-gional Vice President of MENA and Merza H. Hasan, Ph.D., Dean of Executive Board and Executive Director. They reviewed ongoing co-operation programmes between Bahrain and the World Bank and means of enhancing such co-operation in a way that fosters the development process in the Kingdom. The meeting was attended by Aref S. Khamis, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and a number of MOF officials.

Shoppers continue to pour in at Al Hawaj Eid Shopping Bazaar as it draws to a close this Tuesday. Local customers, as well as those from the GCC are taking advan-tage of the last minute rush for big bargains offered by Al Hawaj. The Bazaar is being held at Hall 2A of the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Exciting offers include top names in perfumes, cosmetics, watches, skin care, electronics, home appliances, accessories, and many more including major brands like Guess, GC, Givenchy, Samsung electronics and home appliances, and branded luggage items from Samsonite, and American Tourister. The products are available at dis-counted prices. For more information, please call 16166666.

Al Hilal hospital in association with Bahrain Kanyakumari Congress Iykayam organised a free medical camp for fishermen in Muharraq. More than 200 people benefited from the camp.

The Real-Estate sector committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its periodic meeting in the chamber’s premises in Sanabis headed by committee head Dr. Hasan Kamal. The meeting called the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf to allow freehold property ownership and take measures to step-up this prominent sector. The committee also mulled creating a social media channel, a website and publishing a book to document the progress of the real-estate sector in Bahrain over the years.

Three senior Bahraini Ithmaar Bank employees joined their peers from other Islamic banks across the Kingdom to attend an intensive Leadership Grooming Programme designed to help develop the next generation of C-suite executives. The 17-day programme, which was conducted by top-tiered Canadian university, the Ivey Business School, is part of a joint initiative by the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Bahrain Waqf Fund. Ithmaar Bank’s nominees to the programme, Head of Private Banking, Rafed Ahmed Al Mannai, Asset Management Senior Manager, Ayoob Yusuf Al Awadhi, and Commercial and International Banking Senior Manager Abdulla Hussain Al Mulla, were congratulated by the Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Abdul Rahim, following their success completion of the first part of the Programme.

In line with Bahrain Polytechnic’s Strategic goal 2015-2019 and the National High-er Education Strategic plan, Bahrain Polytechnic hosted its Sixth Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium. The symposium brought together academic staff at the Polytechnic in a four-day training and up-skilling event. The focus of this year’s symposium was “Sharing Best Practice”.

Billboard for a Maine water service com-pany: “Swimming pools filled, septic tanks pumped, not same truck.”

YOUR STAR TODAY

Expect a busy day. You’re likely to spend a lot of time in the car,

running errands, paying visits, per-haps project-related in some way. A number of phone calls might have to be made to friends, or to members of a group with which you’re affiliated. This might involve sharing some good news or exciting information.

ARIES20th March - 20th April

Social events and group activi-ties are likely to take up most of

your day. You could come into contact with so many people you might not be able to keep track of them all. Get names and phone numbers of all new acquaintances! You should experi-ence a lot of intellectual stimulation.

LEO 20th July - 20th Aug

You might spend hours on the phone today, possibly dis-

cussing opportunities to per-form services to others. Your mental and physical energy should be high, and you’ll want to use as many tools as you can to get whatever information you need, including books and the Internet.

SAGITTARIUS 20th Nov - 20th Dec

Today you could well want to put one last burst of effort into a

project of some sort, as this could make a big difference both to your income and to your status. It could bring you before the public in some way. Your physical ener-gy is high, so whatever you choose to work on is likely to be accomplished quickly.

TAURUS 20th April - 20th May

Today you might find your-self working on a lot of writings.

They might be your own, or per-haps you’ll be editing the work of others. Computers may be involved. You could find what you’re doing rather exciting and definitely stimulating. Phone calls to in-teresting people could also take place.

VIRGO20th Aug - 20th Sept

New and exciting opportunities to earn some more money might

come your way today, perhaps through new fields that are opening up. Col-leagues could bring information your way, possibly via fax. Your sense of adventure is very high, and so risks might seem more at-tractive to you than they usually are.

CAPRICORN 20th Dec - 20th Jan

So many plans and ideas are flooding your mind today that

you might have trouble sorting them all out if you don’t write them down. They could involve travel, education, group activi-ties, writing and publishing. You might want to discuss them with friends, or with mem-bers of a group you belong to.

GEMINI 20th May - 20th June

If you’ve been thinking of taking a long trip by air, this is the day

to start planning it, or even actu-ally leave if you can work it in. Your level of excitement and anticipation is very high, and your sense of adventure is at its peak. You aren’t likely to complete the day with-out doing something unusual or exciting.

LIBRA 20th Sep - 20th Oct

Friendships or love relation-ships, which are formed today, are

rooted as much in intellectual com-patibility as in emotional attraction. A num-ber of stimulating conversations could take place throughout the day. Creative projects go well, and if you’ve been looking for some information, you should find it today.

AQUARIUS 20th Jan - 20th Feb

A copious amount of physical and mental energy could be turned to

psychic, metaphysical or spiritual activities today, as you’re feeling especially intuitive. You could well find yourself almost reading minds. One possible channel for all this energy is apt to be service to others, perhaps giving counselling or assistance.

CANCER 20th June - 20th July

Paperwork regarding money might need to be taken care of

quickly today, as you could well be planning to entertain visitors in your home. These are apt to be exciting people who bring good news and exciting infor-mation your way. The doors to adven-ture are going to open up in some way.

SCORPIO 20th Oct - 20th Nov

You’re generally intuitive by nature, but today you should

find yourself so sensitive to others that you’re picking up on just about eve-rything. Stay away from hospitals or po-lice stations if you can - you might absorb everyone’s pain. It’s far better to put this to work for you spiritually or artistically.

PISCES20th Feb - 20th Mar


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Head this challenge.Can you think of an apt caption for this?Something funny, intelli-gent and out-of-the-box!If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News.So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see your-self in this space soon!Don’t forget to attach your picture.Send entries to: [email protected] with subject as ‘Caption Contest’Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory

for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer!

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Send your entries to [email protected] with your profile picture. If you are the first to come up with the right answers, your picture will appear in these columns.

Today’s questions

Film: ShrekVoice actors: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz & Eddie Mur-phyWhich fictitious creature did the female lead turned into: Ogre

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You got it right!1. Guess the film2. Name the actors3. Name the director

Down1- Panama and bowler; 2- Baseball family name; 3- Jazz flutist Herbie; 4- Start for fish, meatballs, or massage; 5- Resistance unit; 6- Shades; 7- Acrylic fiber; 8- Sovereign of an Islamic country; 9- Actual; 10- Drum sound; 11- Indigo source; 12- Cookbook amts.; 14- Serving no function; 20- High-pitched; 24- Seal; 26- Grog ingredient; 27- Butler’s love; 28- Less common; 29- Composition; 30- World book; 32- 1957 hit for the Bobbettes; 33- ____ beaver; 34- Secluded valleys; 37- Second-year students, for short; 41- Orator; 44-Southeasternmost hill of Rome; 45- Big bang cause; 47- Citadel of Moscow; 49- Serenaded; 51- Black cuckoo; 53- Remains; 55- Narrow inlets; 56- Actress Skye; 57- The ___ Ranger rode a horse called Silver; 59- Shuck; 61- Vintner’s prefix; 62- ___-do-well; 63- Greek peak; 66- Prizm maker;

Across1- Poor actors; 5- Cries of discovery; 9- “Darn!”; 13- What there oughta be; 14- Swahili for “freedom”; 15- Seemingly forever; 16- Sound quality; 17- Sniff; 18- Turn over; 19- Ice cream topped with syrup; 21- Lush; 22- ___ well...; 23- Misfortunes; 25- DEA agent; 27- Aeschylustrilogy; 31- Spice; 35- ___ browns; 36- Cpls.’ superiors; 38- Ethical; 39- ___ longa, vita brevis; 40- Grain stores; 42- Bigger than med.; 43- Hit back, perhaps; 46- Reindeer herder; 47- Sharp; 48- Indo- Europeans; 50- Woolclippers; 52- LAX guesstimates; 54- Rational; 55- Small brook; 58- ___ degree; 60- Japanese robe; 64- ___ Arabian Nights; 65- Appraise; 67- Dregs; 68- Sigmund’s daughter; 69- President before Polk; 70- Supermodel Sastre; 71- Spotted; 72- Scandinavian capital; 73- Asta’s mistress;

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Out& abOutJUNIOR NETBALL AT THE DILMUN CLUBStart date: September 9Venue: Dilmun Club

Fun and lively net ball sessions for 6 to 13 year olds with the focus on developing the skills necessary to play the game. Sessions will consist of a standard warm-up game and skills and drills exercises. The sessions will finish with game play with the format dependent on numbers and abilities.

PRACTICAL SCRUM MASTER WORKSHOPDate : 9 to 10 September 2015Venue: Holiday Inn Express, BahrainOrganiser : Knowledge Hut

The CSM credential is widely respected as a benchmark for assessing a professional’s grasp on Scrum principles and techniques. While the CSM certificate enables you to gain the theoretical knowledge of Scrum, “The Practical Scrum Master” workshop makes sure that you get your hands dirty and be ready for practical situations. The workshop looks at various scenarios and challenges that a Scrum Master will face while building products using Scrum. The workshop tries to find the best possible practical solutions to these scenarios and challenges through extensive use of participants experience, role plays and simulation. Designed to help you succeed in the Scrum space, this course is apt for aspiring and seasoned Scrum professionals.

CHUCKLE CLUB SEPTEMBER TOURDate: September 10 at the British Club Friday, September 11 at Regency Intercontinental

The Chuckle Club is launching its second season of non-stop laughs in September. The exciting line-up of hugely talented international comic imports will be heading to Bahrain on Thursday 10th at The Brit Club and Friday 11th at Regency Intercontinental. We’re kicking off the new season with a bang, bringing 3 fantastic comedians to the Middle East.

CREATE BAHRAIN SCREENING AT MALJA BAHRAINDate: Thursday, September 10 at 6pmVenue: Malja, Manama

Our friends at JEO Productions are having some fun this year while tapping into the creative scene in the kingdom. They started the Create Bahrain project, a series of short films documenting different types of artists from around the country.

This ties in wonderfully with our goal here at Malja Bahrain of promoting the art scene in Bahrain, and JEO will be hosting the screening of the finished product right here at Malja! Viewers will get to vote for their favorite artist segment, and get an exciting peak into some of Bahrain’s best creatives!

BRITISH BRUNCHDate: Friday, September 11Venue: Upstairs Downstairs Restaurant

Join Us in Celebrating the Longest Reigning Monarch in British History

Invite your family, colleagues and friends to this one of a kind British Brunch Celebration and experience the best of British dishes! Enjoy the party with our live entertainment from Frankie’s Friends Band and Dj Rob!

HOT LASER – RETOX @ MOTOROXDate: 11 September 2015 at 9pmVenue: Block 338, Road 3808, Bldg 286, Adliya

If you have not had the chance of experiencing Hot Laser, now is the time! Bahrain’s most insane, original, glam and hard rock band will be performing at the legendary Motorox bistro and lounge in Adliyia.

Free Entry. Show starts 9pm

7MENDTDate: 13-16 September Venue: The Gulf Hotel Bahrain, Building 11, Road 3801, Bani Otbah Avenue, Manama

The 7th Middle East Non Destructive Testing Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Gulf International Convention Center, Gulf Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 13 – 16 September, 2015. Around the globe, we are faced with major challenges to maintain aging assets and to ensure their reliability. This task is never more pressing than in the Middle East, and in particular, the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC), which have been established as the world’s capital of reliable energy and critical source for the sustainability of the world economy.

BAHRAIN WRITERS ‘ CIRCLEDate : 15 September 2015Venue: Coral Bay

Bahrain Writers’ Circle is holding their next meeting on September 15, 2015 at 7.30pm at Coral Bay, located on the Al Fateh Highway, Block 322, Road 2407, Building 491, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

ADVENTURES IN MONAHAN LANDDate: September 17 from 8pmVenue: Dilmun Club

Patrick is a former winner of ‘Show Me the Funny’ in 2011 and since his last gig in Bahrain has had many UK TV appearances including the hit family entertainment series ‘Splash!’ (ITV) and the brand new series of ‘Celebrity Squares’ (ITV). He was also seen on ‘Fake Reaction’ (ITV) and on ‘Man Up’ (Fox) and was a regular guest on ‘Not The One Show’ (London Live). Last year Patrick could also be seen as host of ‘Jongleurs Live!’ (Sky) and on ‘12 Again’ (CBBC/BBC2).

Anyone who saw him last time will undoubtedly want to see him again and if you didn’t this is a show you do not want to miss!

ONE - METALLICA TRIBUTEDate: Friday, September 18Venue: Buffalo Club, Juffair

ONE... The Only Tribute to METALLICA, was established in 2008, in their home town of Minneapolis, MN. These four horsemen have expanded from the Twin Cities and brought North America an amazing national level touring tribute to the biggest hard rock and heavy metal band of all time. Unlike the other METALLICA tribute and cover bands, ONE focuses explicitly on the audio and visual aspects of a live METALLICA show. Their catalogue consists of over 60 songs from their early garage band days up to the legends that they are today. ONE’s stage show is a memorable one that fans will remember from the 80’s and 90’s. Theatrical thrills that have been encompassed into a full arsenal of pyrotechnics, stage props, and some rare early days memorabilia and signature instruments will keep fans coming back for more. Members of ONE have not only worked as part of the crew , but have also been fortunate enough to jam with METALLICA on their main stage! It’s time you

experience METALLICA by ONE - and the rest will be history!

DJ TOPSPIN AT CLUB CAVALLODate: Friday, September 18 at 9pmVenue: Cavallo club, Bldg 1188, Road 2420, Block 324

Get ready for epic entertainment ! As an award winning mixtape, club, & radio mixshow DJ, he is particularly renowned for his harmonic ear (showcased by his signature blends & his BLENDIANA JONES aka moniker), impeccable selection, timing, & knack for unearthing exclusives from worldwide sources. This prowess has been on display since the days of his first concept based mixtape series, an imaginary radio station, 101.1 KTOP FM* (*Fat Mixtapes), where each mixtape in the series, or “broadcast”, served as a grassroots alternative to the commercial radio options. Both listeners & record labels ended up believing the station was real & hungered for more. Mission accomplished.

SAXY SUNSET @ ZOE LOUNGEDate: 18 September 2015Venue: Zoe Lounge

A special & fun night dedicated to the LADIES ONLY!!! Zoë Lounge wants to get SAXY with YOU!!!

Gather the girls for a fun night out with free flowing bubbly, vino & canapes accompanied by our by our resident DJ Youss and the delectable sounds of saxophonist, Franky Flowerz!!!

The first 50 lovely ladies attending will get a lovely gift!! So get in early!!

Dress up, Show up & come join us for a girly night of fun, music, dance and laughter. Doors open to the public at 10pm.

GRAVITY MECHANICAL SWING CAROUSEL CLASS WITH ELENI MOUSTALADate: September 20 (9AM-6PM)Venue: Al Safir Hotel and Tower

Join with Sugarcraft art and cake decorating class and learn how to create motion in cakes and make these teddy bears defy gravity! The class is taught by Eleni Moustala, an interior designer from Athens and self-taught in sugar craft art. She was announced Cake Decorator of the Week on Cake Central many times and was honoured with the title “Rising Star for May 2015”. Her philosophy is that “Everybody is able to do it from the moment we love it very much.” This class welcomes all skill levels, including beginners, as analytical information and necessary help will be given.

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universities, colleges, schools, and Bahrain Exhibition Centre. To be included, you may share your events’ details well in advance

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STEVE MAXWELL KETTLEBELL CERTIFICATION LEVEL 2 Date: 12 September 2015 , 9am till 7pmVenue: Budaiya Highway ( next to Harley Davidson & party mania), Maqaba

The benefits of Suspension Training workouts are relevant for everyone who seeks a method to safely and rapidly improve his/her fitness. Celebrities, elite athletes, seniors, physical therapists, armed forces, and fitness enthusiasts are just some of the wide variety of individuals who take special interest to acquire these skills.

For those who have completed Steve Maxwell’s level 1 Kettlebell certification comes the opportunity to take

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The expatriate Goan community’s - Young Goan’s Club (YGC) will be celebrating the World Goa Day (WGD) in tandem with the traditional Bandra Fair on Friday 11th September 2015 at the Baan Saeng Thai Hotel, Adliya. The all day event which commences at 11am shall continue until late evening and shall include a variety of games and food stalls along with traditional Goan Folk dances & songs as well as the presence of DJ’s for dancing music.

“It will be a full-day festival of music, fun, games and food stalls to entertain the young and old.”

Members are requested to contact the club office in advance for their entry passes. Members’ guests may also contact the YGC for their invitation passes.

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There is 15-20pc of undecided voters. In simple maths, this means that the party that will come first, if it doesn’t secure an outright majority at the parliament, will be very close to it

- Former Greek PMAlexis Tsipras

If you are the master be sometimes blind, if you are the servant be sometimes deaf


DOLLAR PEG A BOON!Moody’s analyst

We cannot just say because we have a difficult task now, the balanced budget or the issue of debt are no longer important

-German Chancellor Angela Merkel on migrant crisis

Tahir Haneef/[email protected]

Manama

The peg to US$ has helped Bahrain to withstand

recent global economic maelstroms, according to Moody’s analysts. A group of analysts led by Jean-Francois Tremblay, Associate Managing Director, on a recent visit to the Kingdom, said that they expect the US$ peg to continue.

Bahrain maintains an exchange rate peg at 0.376 Bahraini dinars to the US$, according to the Central Bank of the Kingdom. Moody’s said that such an arrangement has helped the Kingdom to access

conventional and Islamic debt markets in an effective way.

GCC has shown resilience to global turbulence and the

average rating from Moody’s for GCC is at the higher end of global ratings, the analysts said. Muted global growth is here

to stay and multiple sources of downside risks remain, including China asset price correction, lower oil prices for long, disorderly response to currency volatility and Greek exit.

The world economy is not facing a threat of deflation,

Tremblay added, but warned about the low oil price’s possible impact on the GCC banking system. He said that oil price may lead to low government surpluses, lower public spending & investment or lower confidence. Lower government surplus may lead to lower public sector deposits, in turn leading to lower liquidity. Lower public spending & investment may result in lower private-sector growth and lower public-sector growth can lead to lower GDP growth. Lower confidence can cause lower asset price and lower investment & consumption that might trigger low GDP growth, he explained.

Jean-Francois Tremblay

Bahrain maintains an exchange

rate peg at 0.376 Bahraini dinars to

the US$, according to Central Bank of

the Kingdom

Dubai

Gulf Finance House, the Bahrain-based investment

firm, said yesterday its board of directors had approved the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Kuwait Stock Exchange. It would begin the application process for delisting with Kuwait’s Capital Market Authority, although the bourse filing announcing the move did not disclose a date for when shares would cease trading. The move would also save on the costs of the listing and eliminate any possible arbitrage opportunities and incidences of violating rules in Kuwait which contradict regulations in its home market, the statement added.

GFH says board approves delisting

Abu Dhabi

Foreign individuals and institutional investors will

be allowed for the first time to buy shares of UAE telecoms giant Etisalat from September 15, the company said in a statement yesterday.

Etisalat, the second largest Arab telecoms firm after Saudi Telecom, serves 145 million customers in 15 countries.

Previously only Emirati individuals were allowed to own shares in the firm, which is 60 per cent owned by the UAE government.

It decided in June to open up ownership to foreign individuals.

“Trading in Etisalat Group’s

shares on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange by non-UAE individuals... will start on

September 15, 2015,” said a statement from the firm’s board posted on the exchange’s

website.It specified that under the

new rules shares would be open to “foreign individuals, foreign corporate entities, UAE free zone entities and UAE incorporated entities.”

Total foreign ownership in Etisalat will not be allowed to exceed 20pc.

Etisalat’s share price rose by about 5pc on the news, pushing the Abu Dhabi index to open slightly up as the bourse in neighbouring Dubai dropped 1.6pc.

When the news was first announced in June, Etisalat’s share price rose the maximum allowed 15pc for two consecutive days.

Etisalat to open shares to foreigners

Picture for representation purpose

Athens

Greece’s radical-left Syriza party is neck-and-neck with

its conservative rivals two weeks ahead of snap elections, opinion polls showed yesterday, with an absolute majority for any party looking increasingly unlikely.

In a marked change from several weeks ago when charismatic Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras was by far Greece’s most popular politician, the polls published by the To Vima and Ethnos newspapers also indicate a rise in popularity for Vangelis Meimarakis, leader of the conservative New Democracy party.

Tsipras quit as prime minister on August 20, triggering the early elections, after suffering a major rebellion amongst his lawmakers over Greece’s huge new international bailout.

Both surveys showed Syriza maintaining a razor-thin lead

ahead of the vote on September 20, with To Vima placing the leftists on 26.5 per cent against 25.9pc for New Democracy. Ethnos’ poll suggested 24.4pc of Greeks intend to vote for Syriza, and 24pc for the conservatives.

To Vima’s poll also showed Meimarakis pulling ahead in the personal rankings, with 44.8pc against 44pc for Tsipras. Ethnos, however, still had Tsipras ahead on 45.8pc against 44.3pc.

In an interview with the Real News weekly on Sunday, Meimarakis repeated his call for the two parties to form a coalition, an idea Tsipras has rejected.

Meimarakis, a 61-year-old career politician who took over the party reins in July, also said he wanted to “improve” the terms of Greece’s new 86bn-euro ($96bn) bailout.

Polls show Syriza, rivals neck-and-neck

Alexis Tsipras delivers a pre-election speech

Muzaffarabad

Five countries, including China, will reconstruct and

develop Muzaffarabad city, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir which was devastated by the 2005 earth quake. The city is 125 km from Islamabad. Other countries involved are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait and South Korea, which will build hydropower projects, schools, colleges, government offices, university and mosques

in the area. According to senior officials

in the PoK government, at least 3,000 Chinese and 300 Korean workers were stationed in Muzaffarabad and adjacent areas for construction of different hydroelectricity and other projects. Massive reconstruction started in Muzaffarabad, after the 2005 earthquake that killed around 60,000 people.

Chinese and Koreans are mainly building the hydro-

power projects. Koreans have already completed two 100 MW projects and are working on another 89MW project. Chinese are developing 1100 MW power project on river Jehlum, besides

other smaller projects. Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan is also developing a 969 MW Neelum-Jehlum hydropower project near Muzaffarabad.

Saudi Arabia is building the University campus in Muzaffarabad, currently functioning from multistoried temporary structures. The new government office buildings, secretariat and residential enclosures are being built by Turkey. (The Economic Times)

Pakistan outsources work to five countries

Quake killed 60,000 people

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More bonds on way

SAUDI PLANS TO SLASH SPENDING

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES

COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN

BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5760 0.3887 0.3139

KUWAIT 0.2855 34.2914 0.2944 0.2377

OMAN 0.3849 0.3733 0.3969 0.3205

QATAR 3.6420 3.5320 3.7554 3.0322

UAE 3.6730 3.5621 3.7874 3.0580

SAUDI 3.7500 3.6368 3.8668 3.1221

SELLBUY

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Diyar Al Muharraq confirmed its participation

in Cityscape Global 2015, due to be held from September 8 to 10, 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.

Speaking about Diyar Al Muharraq’s participation

in Cityscape Global 2015, Managing Director of Diyar Al Muharraq, Aaref Hejres said, “Although this is our eighth participation in Cityscape Global, this time our experience will be markedly different than the previous times.”

On this occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Diyar

Al Muharraq, Dr. Maher Al Shaer said: “Cityscape Global 2015 is an excellent venue for Diyar Al Muharraq to showcase its latest projects and provide updates on existing developments. The amount of international participation at Cityscape Global is one of the biggest in the region, and

with visitors increasing every year, it will definitely generate significant benefits for our projects.”

Now in its 14th edition, Cityscape Global 2015 has attracted more than 300 international and regional exhibitors covering 40,000sqm of exhibition space.

Diyar Al Muharraq all set for Cityscape Global Dubai 2015

Aaref HejresDr. Maher Al Shaer

Dubai

Saudi Arabia will cut spending and issue more

bonds as it faces a record budget shortfall due to falling oil prices, the finance minister said yesterday.

The kingdom -- the biggest Arab economy and the world’s largest oil exporter -- is facing an unprecedented budget crunch after crude prices dropped by more than half in a year to below $50 a barrel.

It has so far relied on its huge fiscal reserves to bridge the gap but Finance Minister Ibrahim Al Assaf said more measures would be necessary.

“We are working... to cut unnecessary expenditure,” Assaf told Dubai-based CNBC Arabia in Washington, where he is accompanying King Salman on a visit.

He provided no details on

the scale of the cuts but insisted key spending in education and health and on infrastructure would not be affected.

“There are projects that were adopted several years ago and have not started yet. These can be delayed,” Assaf said.

He said the government

would issue more conventional treasury bonds and Islamic sukuk bonds to “finance the budget deficit” -- which is projected by the International Monetary Fund at a record $130 billion (117bn euros) for this year.

The kingdom has so far

issued bonds worth “less than 100bn riyals ($27bn/24bn euros)” to help with the shortfall, he said, without providing an exact figure.

“We intend to issue more bonds and could issue sukuk for certain projects... before the end of 2015,” Assaf said.

By the end of July the government had withdrawn $82bn from its reserves, reducing the assets to $650bn.

Dubai

Most Gulf stock markets fell early yesterday

after oil prices and global equities pulled back, but telecommunications firm Etisalat supported Abu Dhabi’s bourse ahead of expected foreign fund inflows into the stock.

Etisalat surged 5.9 per cent, lifting the Abu Dhabi index 0.6pc, after the firm said yesterday it would allow foreign and institutional investors to own its shares from Sept. 15 in a long-awaited move.

Analysts say this is likely to prompt index compiler MSCI to include the second-biggest telecommunications operator

in the Gulf in its emerging markets benchmark. MSCI will announce the details of its next quarterly review on Nov. 12.

All other Gulf markets were negative after oil futures fell about 2pc on Friday as traders

shrugged off a drop in the number of US rigs drilling for oil and focused instead on a supply glut and declining share prices on Wall Street.

Dubai’s index fell 1.2pc with most stocks in the red.

Developer DAMAC, the most traded company, was down 0.3pc.

Qatar’s bourse lost 0.8pc, also falling broadly. Oman slipped 0.1pc and Kuwait’s index was down 0.3pc.

Kuwait-listed shares in GFH, the Bahrain-based investment firm, tumbled 5.4pc after GFH said its board of directors had approved the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Kuwait Stock Exchange.

The company said this would focus trading on its home listing and the main secondary market for its shares, Dubai, where volume is highest. In Dubai, GFH fell 1.5pc.

Gulf stock markets fall, telecom firm Etisalat lifts Abu Dhabi

Picture for representation

Dubai fell 1.2pc, Qatar lost 0.8pc, while Oman slipped 0.1pc

“There are pro-jects that were

adopted several years ago and

have not started yet. These can be

delayed”

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 38.61 33.67US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6424CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5753 3.4083PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923INDIAN RUPEE 176.9912 168.9189BANGLADESH TAKA 214.1328 202.0202CHINESE YUAN 17.2117 16.2866HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.51 20.0441INDONESIAN RUPIAH 39510.0751 33545.79JAPANESE YEN 322.5806 300.3003KOREAN WON 3589.762 2713.1888SRI LANKAN RUPEE 364.397 315.0341MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 11.6279 10.7527NEPALESE RUPEE 314.9606 258.0645PHILIPPINE PESO 129.199 121.3592PAKISTAN RUPEE 279.6319 261.3607SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.8023 3.6684THAI BAHT 95.9693 92.6784AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.8911 3.6955NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 4.2845 4.1085EURO 2.4143 2.3223SWISS FRANC 2.6364 2.5044CZECH KORUNE 90.0901 45.2489BRITISH POUND 1.768 1.7056TURKISH LIRA 7.9891 7.3153SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9285UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7163QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6228KUWAITI DINAR 0.8065 0.7968OMANI RIYAL 1.0301 1.0199EGYPTIAN POUND 20.7469 19.5313JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8847 1.8615LEBANESE POUND 4222.438 3811.9925MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126YEMENI RIYAL 911.577 541.4185

Production expected to begin in 2019

ALBA LINE 6 GRANTED ENVIRONMENTAL NOD

BUSINESSMonday, September 7, 2015 25


Under the patronage of Minister of Industry

& Commerce Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the fourth Annual Customer Service Conference will be held on October 11 at Crowne Plaza Bahrain. Origin Group, one of the leaders in consulting and events management in the Gulf and ME region will be organising and managing this conference.

Ron Kaufman is the key speaker for the Conference and he is one of the world’s most sought-after educators, consultants, and thought

leaders in achieving superior service and Uplifting Service cultures.

The fourth Annual Customer Service Conference will highlight the key principles that everyone in every company and organisation must apply to deliver superior service. Packed with true successful stories, powerful examples and best practices, “The Secrets of Superior Service” will inspire you, educate your colleagues and motivate your service team.

One proven solution to enhance any customer service business is building a strong and sustainable service

culture. In a strong service culture, leadership is aligned behind a shared service vision, mission and values. The entire organisation is committed to constant improvement in service performance, always stepping up to create more value for customers and for colleagues.

The main topics which will Ron focus on to build a strong and a sustainable service culture by revealing the secrets of superior service, such as the six proven steps to going from “basic” to “unbelievable” service, transforming complaints into opportunities, creating positive word of

mouth and valuable customers for life, three strategies and tactics for managing customer expectations, bouncing your way back through service recovery and shifting from blame, shame and justification to taking personal responsibility.

Ron will visit Sultanate of Oman to participate as a keynote speaker for the second Annual Customer Service Conference on October 12 at Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat which will be under the patronage of Shaikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardhoof Al Saadi, Minister of Sports Affairs in Oman.

‘SECRETS OF SUPERIOR SERVICE’

Ron Kaufman


Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the

world’s leading aluminium smelters, said it has received environmental permission for its Line 6 Expansion Project from the Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain.

The environmental permission, vital to Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project, was granted based on a detailed environmental and social impact assessments carried-out by a competent consultant and overseen by the Line 6 expansion team.

To date, one of the top ten aluminium producers’ in the world, Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project will make it the largest

single site smelter in the world upon its completion. Expected to begin production in early 2019, this Project will boost

the Company’s per-annum production by 514,000 metric tonnes upon full ramp-up, bringing its total production capacity to approximately 1,450,000 metric tonnes per year.

Speak ing about environmental permission for

its Line 6 Expansion Project, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said:

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Supreme Council for Environment - Kingdom of Bahrain. The receipt of this permit reaffirms the commitment and support

of the Government of Bahrain towards this landmark project, which will bring significant benefit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

Alba has earned international praise and recognition for being one of the most environment-friendly smelters in the world. The company has won many prestigious awards such as the United Nations Environment Protection (UNEP) Award (1997), GCC Prize for the Best Industrial Establishment that complies with Environmental Standards and Specifications (2005) and GAC Health & Safety Award – Smelter Category (2014) for best practices in health, safety and environment performance.

Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Supreme Council for Environment . The receipt of this

permit reaffirms the commitment and support of the Government

towards this landmark project, which will bring significant benefit to the

Kingdom of Bahrain”

San Francisco

Apple is expected to unveil updated iPhones

Wednesday along with an Apple TV revamp that may signal a push into online television streaming dominated by Netflix.

Apple remained mum even as rumours ran rampant about what is in store at the San Francisco media event.

In trademark enigmatic style, invitations provided little more than the time and place of the event, to be held at the spacious Bill Graham Civic Auditorium near city hall.

A line on the invite reading: “Hey Siri, give us a hint,” led many to believe that virtual assistant software Siri, which is built into Apple devices, will help people find shows or movies on Apple TV.

Apple TV is also believed to be getting its own App Store, which will be open to outside developers who can make games and other content for it.

The third-generation Apple TV was introduced slightly more than three years ago. The California-based company long downplayed Apple TV

as a “hobby” after the original version was released in 2007.

“They are finally revisiting their hobby, the Apple TV,” said Forrester analyst Frank Gillett.

Apple is dabbling with the idea of making online television programming in a move that would challenge established players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, according to a recent report in show-business magazine Variety.

“There is a definite movement toward cord-cutting, and Apple is in

position to do that,” said Gartner analyst Van Baker.

“They have the premium content lined up, so the real

differentiator is to bring network television to the platform.”

“If rumours of a large iPad

play out, they may be showing us a new vision for what iPads are in our lives,” said Forrester analyst Gillett.

Apple’s decision to stage the event in a venue with a capacity to hold 7,000 people has prompted some to suspect that a surprise is in store.

“It makes me think there is a little more -- they need elbow room for something,” Gillett said.

Perhaps, he speculated, there will be a “Trojan Horse in Apple TV,” allowing it to control smart gadgets in homes.

Apple event expected to focus on iPhones, TV

Representative picture

Monza

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) boss Sergio

Marchionne said yesterday that seeking a tie-up with General Motors was a “high priority” and such a deal would also be the best strategic option for its US rival.

GM’s board rebuffed a merger proposal from the Italian-American carmaker earlier this year. That has not stopped Marchionne from wooing his bigger competitor as he seeks to reduce the number of players in the industry and share the prohibitive costs of building greener and more intelligent cars. “That discussion remains a high priority for FCA,” he said on the sidelines of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix in Monza, northern Italy.

He did not want to discuss the next steps FCA might take or their timing, but said a merger with GM would “be the best possible strategic alternative for us and for them.

Fiat pursuing merger with General Motors

Production expected to begin in 2019

ALBA LINE 6 GRANTED ENVIRONMENTAL NOD

BUSINESSMonday, September 7, 2015 25


Under the patronage of Minister of Industry

& Commerce Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the fourth Annual Customer Service Conference will be held on October 11 at Crowne Plaza Bahrain. Origin Group, one of the leaders in consulting and events management in the Gulf and ME region will be organising and managing this conference.

Ron Kaufman is the key speaker for the Conference and he is one of the world’s most sought-after educators, consultants, and thought

leaders in achieving superior service and Uplifting Service cultures.

The fourth Annual Customer Service Conference will highlight the key principles that everyone in every company and organisation must apply to deliver superior service. Packed with true successful stories, powerful examples and best practices, “The Secrets of Superior Service” will inspire you, educate your colleagues and motivate your service team.

One proven solution to enhance any customer service business is building a strong and sustainable service

culture. In a strong service culture, leadership is aligned behind a shared service vision, mission and values. The entire organisation is committed to constant improvement in service performance, always stepping up to create more value for customers and for colleagues.

The main topics which will Ron focus on to build a strong and a sustainable service culture by revealing the secrets of superior service, such as the six proven steps to going from “basic” to “unbelievable” service, transforming complaints into opportunities, creating positive word of

mouth and valuable customers for life, three strategies and tactics for managing customer expectations, bouncing your way back through service recovery and shifting from blame, shame and justification to taking personal responsibility.

Ron will visit Sultanate of Oman to participate as a keynote speaker for the second Annual Customer Service Conference on October 12 at Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat which will be under the patronage of Shaikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardhoof Al Saadi, Minister of Sports Affairs in Oman.

‘SECRETS OF SUPERIOR SERVICE’

Ron Kaufman


Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the

world’s leading aluminium smelters, said it has received environmental permission for its Line 6 Expansion Project from the Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain.

The environmental permission, vital to Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project, was granted based on a detailed environmental and social impact assessments carried-out by a competent consultant and overseen by the Line 6 expansion team.

To date, one of the top ten aluminium producers’ in the world, Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project will make it the largest

single site smelter in the world upon its completion. Expected to begin production in early 2019, this Project will boost

the Company’s per-annum production by 514,000 metric tonnes upon full ramp-up, bringing its total production capacity to approximately 1,450,000 metric tonnes per year.

Speak ing about environmental permission for

its Line 6 Expansion Project, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said:

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Supreme Council for Environment - Kingdom of Bahrain. The receipt of this permit reaffirms the commitment and support

of the Government of Bahrain towards this landmark project, which will bring significant benefit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.”

Alba has earned international praise and recognition for being one of the most environment-friendly smelters in the world. The company has won many prestigious awards such as the United Nations Environment Protection (UNEP) Award (1997), GCC Prize for the Best Industrial Establishment that complies with Environmental Standards and Specifications (2005) and GAC Health & Safety Award – Smelter Category (2014) for best practices in health, safety and environment performance.

Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Supreme Council for Environment . The receipt of this

permit reaffirms the commitment and support of the Government

towards this landmark project, which will bring significant benefit to the

Kingdom of Bahrain”

San Francisco

Apple is expected to unveil updated iPhones

Wednesday along with an Apple TV revamp that may signal a push into online television streaming dominated by Netflix.

Apple remained mum even as rumours ran rampant about what is in store at the San Francisco media event.

In trademark enigmatic style, invitations provided little more than the time and place of the event, to be held at the spacious Bill Graham Civic Auditorium near city hall.

A line on the invite reading: “Hey Siri, give us a hint,” led many to believe that virtual assistant software Siri, which is built into Apple devices, will help people find shows or movies on Apple TV.

Apple TV is also believed to be getting its own App Store, which will be open to outside developers who can make games and other content for it.

The third-generation Apple TV was introduced slightly more than three years ago. The California-based company long downplayed Apple TV

as a “hobby” after the original version was released in 2007.

“They are finally revisiting their hobby, the Apple TV,” said Forrester analyst Frank Gillett.

Apple is dabbling with the idea of making online television programming in a move that would challenge established players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, according to a recent report in show-business magazine Variety.

“There is a definite movement toward cord-cutting, and Apple is in

position to do that,” said Gartner analyst Van Baker.

“They have the premium content lined up, so the real

differentiator is to bring network television to the platform.”

“If rumours of a large iPad

play out, they may be showing us a new vision for what iPads are in our lives,” said Forrester analyst Gillett.

Apple’s decision to stage the event in a venue with a capacity to hold 7,000 people has prompted some to suspect that a surprise is in store.

“It makes me think there is a little more -- they need elbow room for something,” Gillett said.

Perhaps, he speculated, there will be a “Trojan Horse in Apple TV,” allowing it to control smart gadgets in homes.

Apple event expected to focus on iPhones, TV

Representative picture

Monza

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) boss Sergio

Marchionne said yesterday that seeking a tie-up with General Motors was a “high priority” and such a deal would also be the best strategic option for its US rival.

GM’s board rebuffed a merger proposal from the Italian-American carmaker earlier this year. That has not stopped Marchionne from wooing his bigger competitor as he seeks to reduce the number of players in the industry and share the prohibitive costs of building greener and more intelligent cars. “That discussion remains a high priority for FCA,” he said on the sidelines of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix in Monza, northern Italy.

He did not want to discuss the next steps FCA might take or their timing, but said a merger with GM would “be the best possible strategic alternative for us and for them.

Fiat pursuing merger with General Motors

Tragic plight26 Monday, September 7, 2015

‘DEAR GOD I HOPE HE’S ALIVE’Istanbul

A Turkish police officer who was pictured picking

up the lifeless body of three-year-old Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi - whose death pricked the world’s conscience - said he thought of his own son when he saw the toddler on the beach.

Speaking to Turkey’s Dogan news agency, Mehmet Ciplak recounted how he prayed the little boy was still alive as he walked towards him and scooped him up from the water’s edge.

“When I approached the

baby, I said to myself, ‘Dear God I hope he’s alive.’ But he showed no signs of life. I was crushed,” he said.

“I have a six-year-old son. The moment I saw the baby, I thought about my own son and put myself into his

father’s place. Words cannot describe what a sad and tragic sight it was.” Ciplak added he didn’t know the photo, which reverberated across the world, was being taken and said: “I was just doing my job.”

Twelve refugees drowned on Wednesday when two boats sank on the short crossing to

Greece, and images of Aylan’s lifeless body washed ashore in

Bodrum in southwest Turkey sparked international outrage over Europe’s migrant crisis. Aylan was buried on Friday in the Syrian town of Kobane, itself now a symbol of resistance by Syrian Kurds against Islamic State (IS) extremists.

Aylan’s four-year-old brother, Ghaleb, and their mother Rihana also drowned when their boat sank.

His father Abdullah was the only family member to survive and has returned to Kobane to be close to the graves of his wife and children.

“The moment I saw the baby, I thought about my own son and

put myself into his father’s place. Words cannot describe what a sad

and tragic sight it was”

Berlin

A convoy of cars driven by German and Austrian

activists has crossed into Hungary to pick up migrants and help them reach Western Europe.

Thousands - many of whom initially fled conflict in Syria - have made their way through Austria since Hungary removed restrictions on transit on Friday.

Buses and special trains

have been taking them from the Hungarian border to Vienna and on to Germany.

The Pope said every Catholic parish in Europe should host a migrant family.

Speaking during the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis appealed for “every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary in Europe” to take in a family. Yesterday a convoy of about 140 cars left Vienna for the

Hungarian capital, Budapest, as part of a private initiative dubbed “refugee convoy”

One of the Austrian activists taking part, Angelika Neuwirth, said that their aim was to take them back to shelters in Austrian capital.

“I think this is my duty. I’m a mum, I’m a woman from Austria and I can’t close my eyes anymore,” she said. “We are all human. No-one is illegal.”

However, Hungarian police spokeswoman Viktoria Csiszer-Kovacs said anyone taking migrants across the border was breaking the law.

Last week four Austrian activists who tried to do so were arrested for people smuggling but later released.

However, in the latest move a number of activists were able to collect migrants in Hungary without being stopped by police. (BBC)

Migrant crisis: Activists’ convoy drives to Hungary

Turkish police officer Mehmet Ciplak carries Aylan Kurdi’s body off the beach in Bodrum

Cyprus rescues 115 fleeing SyriaNicosia

Cyprus said rescuers yesterday saved more than

100 refugees fleeing the war in Syria after their boat ran into trouble overnight off the Mediterranean island.

The 115 people, including 54 women and children, had been aboard a small fishing boat about 40 nautical miles from the southern port of Larnaca at the time they struck trouble, said a source in the island’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

Cyprus police said they had arrested three people who had admitted to smuggling the refugees, while a fourth was on the run.

Hours after they were rescued, more than half of the refugees - who included some Lebanese and Palestinians - were taken by bus to a reception camp at Kokkinotrimithia outside Nicosia.

Sitting in tents, the refugees recounted their ordeal, with many saying they had set their sights on Greece in mainland Europe.

“We didn’t want to come to Cyprus. Life is too expensive here and it is difficult to find a job. This island is for tourists,” said Zeina Joseph, a 38-year-old Palestinian who lived in Syria.

“We were at sea, but didn’t know where exactly we were,” she said, adding that her journey had cost her $3,500 dollars and lasted three days.

Muwaffaq Abu Jeish, another refugee, said: “I saw death with my own eyes, and it

was a slow death.” After three days drifting on a boat under the scorching Mediterranean sun that had turned his face and arms bright red, Abu Jeish said he too felt cheated.

“The migrants want more. They want, like many others, to go to northern Europe, specially that today they see so many who have succeeded in reaching Germany,” said reception camp director John Avlonitis.

Germany, Europe’s biggest

economy, has taken in by far the EU’s largest numbers of migrants amid the biggest refugee crisis to hit the continent since World War II.

The total number is expected to reach 800,000 this year. This weekend alone, some 17,000 migrants were expected to have passed through Bavaria in southern Germany.

The boat stranded off Cyprus had departed from the Syrian port town of Tartus and stopped in Tripoli, in northern Lebanon, Cypriot authorities said.

Refugees fleeing the war in Syria sit on a bus as they are driven to the Kokkinotrimithia refugee camp

The convoy taking migrants from Hungary to Austria is a private initiative

Australia firm on refugee quotaSydney

Australian leader Tony Abbott said yesterday the

government would welcome a higher portion of Syrian refugees amid Europe’s humanitarian crisis, but would not increase its annual refugee intake.

Canberra takes a hardline stance against asylum-seekers trying to reach Australia by boat, with Abbott saying Friday that tough policies were needed to stop drownings at sea.

Despite calls from opposition parties Labor and Greens for an increase in the refugee intake, Abbott said the annual 2015-16 quota, at 13,750, would remain the same.

“We are disposed to take more people from that troubled region under our refugee and humanitarian programme, and we are open to providing more financial assistance to the UNHCR,” he told reporters in Canberra.

Egypt seizes boats carrying migrantsCairo

The Egyptian navy has seized three fishing boats

in the Mediterranean carrying 228 migrants and arrested 17 crew members, the military said yesterday.

“Naval forces, as part of their mission to secure the Mediterranean coast, spotted three suspicious fishing boats off the coast of Alexandria,” the military said on its Facebook page.

“While inspecting them, they found, in addition to 17 crew, 228 people of different nationalities who were trying to emigrate illegally from Egypt,” the statement said.

It did not disclose the identities of the migrants or of the crew, but said they were taken to a naval base in Alexandria. It also did not say when the operation took place.

Pictures posted online by the military showed men sitting in a docked boat or on the ground of what seemed to be a harbour.

Cyprus police said they had arrested three

people who had admitted to

smuggling the refugees, while a fourth was on

the run

27Monday, September 7, 2015

MISSING AMERICANWOMAN ‘MURDERED’

In Nepal

London

A new opinion poll published yesterday

showed more Britons want to leave the European Union than wanting to stay ahead of a referendum to be held by 2017.

The poll is the first to put the EU exit camp in the lead.

Forty-three per cent of respondents said they would vote to leave, 40pc would vote to stay and 17pc are still undecided, according to the poll by Survation research agency for the right-wing Mail

on Sunday newspaper. The survey, which was conducted online on September 3 and 4 and had 1,004 respondents, had a margin of error of two percentage points.

Survation’s last poll published at the beginning of July showed 45pc in favour of staying, 37pc for leaving and 18pc undecided.

Yesterday’s poll also showed that 22pc of those who wanted Britain to stay said they could change their mind if the migrants crisis worsened.

Twenty-nine per cent of respondents also told the pollsters that Britain should not accept any more Syrian refugees - the highest response to a question on how many

refugees Britain should take in.British lawmakers in

the House of Commons are expected today to debate and vote on a draft bill to allow the referendum, which will then pass to the House of Lords for final approval.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said he will campaign to stay in the European Union only as long as he can negotiate a series of EU reforms intended to restore more sovereignty powers to Britain.

Kathmandu

An American woman who went missing in Nepal after

arriving to help earthquake victims has been murdered, police said yesterday.

Dahlia Yahia went missing on August 7, three days after arriving in the popular tourist town of Pokhara, 210 kilometres (130 miles) west of the capital Kathmandu.

Police on Thursday arrested a man who admitted during questioning to killing the 27-year-old who had been travelling on a tourist visa, said senior local officer Govinda Adhikari.

“He confessed that he killed her and then threw her body into a river,” Adhikari said.

He declined to give details of how Yahia, who lived in Texas according to her Facebook page, was murdered.

“We have not found the body of the woman yet.”

Adhikari said the investigation was continuing,

including efforts to determine the motive for the killing.

Yahia’s family last heard from her via the messaging service WhatsApp from Pokhara on the night of August 6, according to Nepal’s trekking agencies’ association.

The family, who reached out to the association to help find her, said she visited a village in Gorkha district, the epicentre of the April quake, before heading to Pokhara.

Scores of foreign volunteers arrived in Nepal to help with relief efforts following the April 25 quake that killed more than 8,800 people and left thousands more homeless.

Forty-three per cent of

respondents said they would vote

to leave

POLL SHOWS UK WANTS TO QUIT EU

UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage launched the “Say No To The EU” referendum campaign and tour in London

Scores of volunteers arrived in Nepal to help with relief efforts following the April 25 earthquake

‘Sorry’Paris

The French secret service frogman who attached

the mines, which sank the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior in New Zealand 30 years ago apologised for his actions in an interview yesterday with investigative website Mediapart.

Jean-Luc Kister, whose face was not covered in the hour-long video interview, said he believed it was now the right time to say sorry to the family of Portuguese photographer Fernando Pereira, who was killed in the explosion, to Greenpeace and to the people of New Zealand.

“Thirty years after the event, now that emotions have

subsided and also with the distance I now have from my professional life, I thought it was the right time for me to express both my deepest regret and my apologies,” Kister said.

On July 10, 1985, the Rainbow Warrior was docked in Auckland on its way to

protest against French nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll, about 1,200 kilometres (750 miles) southeast of Tahiti.

Kister was working for France’s spy agency, the DGSE, which carried out an unprecedented mission to stop Greenpeace by bombing a peaceful protest ship without warning in the waters of a friendly nation.

He was part of the so-called “third team”, whose mission was to attach two large limpet mines to the hull of the converted trawler, working with fellow frogman Jean Camas.

A third member of the team, Gerard Royal, a brother of France’s current environment minister and

former presidential candidate Segolene Royal, picked up the two men in a dinghy after the covert operation.

“I have the blood of an innocent man on my conscience, and that weighs on me,” a visibly emotional Kister said in the interview. “We are not cold-blooded killers. My conscience led me to apologise and explain myself.”

He said the mission that the 12-strong unit were ordered to carry out by then French defence minister Charles Hernu was “disproportionate” and he claimed that other less drastic ways of damaging the ship, such as breaking the propeller shaft to prevent it from taking to sea, were rejected by the

government. “There was a willingness at a high level to say: this has to end once and for all, we need to take radical

measures. We were told we had to sink it. Well, it’s simple to sink a boat, you have to put a hole in it.”

Rainbow Warrior bomber apologises after 30 years

Portuguese photographer Fernando Pereira drowned as a result of the mine blasts

The Greenpeace boat “Rainbow Warrior” lies half sunk following an attack by the French secret service in Auckland

10 killed after boat capsizes in S Korea

Seoul

At least ten people died and eight are missing after a

South Korean fishing charter boat capsized, the coastguard said yesterday, while three survived after clinging to the wreckage for 10 hours.

The 9.77-tonne Dolphin went missing off the southwest coast near the island of Chuja Saturday night and its wreckage was found yesterday morning.

The three survivors have been rescued and flown by

helicopter to a hospital on Jeju island south of Chuja.

“It has been determined that 21 people were on board the ill-fated boat, with three having been rescued, 10 found dead and eight missing,” Lee Pyung-hyun, chief of the Jeju coast guard, was quoted by Yonhap news agency as saying.

More than 50 naval and coastguard vessels, as well as a Lynx helicopter and a P-3C maritime patrol plane, were searching for the missing.

Three survivors have been rescued

Doha

Qatar is apparently sending ground troops to Yemen,

following the death of at least 60 soldiers from the Gulf countries this week, according to widespread reports.

A spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to comment on whether the nation’s military was becoming more involved in the ongoing clash between the Huthi rebels and the Yemeni government.

However, the spokesperson added he could neither confirm nor deny that the country was sending troop support.

Meanwhile, reactions to the possible news have been mainly supportive from people in the Gulf.

On Twitter, some prayed

for the soldiers’ protection and victory against the rebels, while others hailed the unity among the Gulf states taking part in the military offensive.

The possible deployment of Qatar troops comes days after dozens of Saudi and Emirati soldiers were killed in an explosion at a weapons store in central Yemen.

According to QNA, Qatar has expressed its condolences and said it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and UAE following the deaths.

Qatar and several other GCC and Arab countries have been part of a Saudi-led military offensive in Yemen since it first began in March, expressing support for the government of exiled Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour

Hadi. According to Al Arabiya, Qatar had initially deployed 10 fighter jets to Yemen to participate in the offensive.

Early last month, the UAE sent a military brigade to Yemen to fight Huthi rebels, senior Yemeni and United

States military officials told the New York Times.

Since March, at least 1,950 civilians have been killed and 4,271 wounded in air strikes and fighting on the ground in Yemen, according to UN figures cited by the BBC.


Story of terrorBuenos Aires

An Argentine man kept his wife and autistic son

locked in a cage for years and forced the son to eat dog food and breathe gasoline fumes, a judicial source said on Saturday.

Inside the cage, made of bricks, wood and metal bars, bags of human excrement lay on the ground, as did dog food, used syringes, gasoline cans, locks, chains and rope which he apparently used to tie them up.

“This is a story of terror. To enter that house is to

witness true madness,” the source added.

The suspect is a 66-year-old former construction worker named Eduardo Oviedo.

His wife is 61 and the son 32. The son can barely speak and the wife has psychiatric problems, the source said.

Oviedo allegedly fed his wife and son through the bars of the cage.

Police acting on a tip from relatives of the family raided the house in the Argentine beach resort of Mar del Plata and arrested Oviedo.

He will be charged with kidnapping and keeping his family in conditions of servitude. Oviedo will also undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

He faces 15 years in prison if convicted, but because of aggravating circumstances his sentence could be as much as life behind bars.

Other children of Oviedo live in the same neighbourhood, but were afraid of him and remained silent. But eventually they reported him.

It is not clear how many years he kept his family in

these conditions. Both victims were in a hospital on Saturday.

One of Oviedo’s daughters-in-law described him as a violent man who often made threats, the judicial source said.

“Once he came with a hatchet in his hand when we asked him to bathe his wife and disabled son,” the daughter-in-law, whose name was not given, told investigators.

Oviedo put up no resistance when police raided the house. He denies the charges against him.

New report

The house of Argentinian Eduardo Oviedo, where he kept his wife and autistic son locked in a cage

Plane bound for Senegal with seven on-board goes missing Dakar

An air and sea search was going on yesterday

for a medical evacuation plane carrying seven people, including a French patient, which went down off the coast of Senegal.

The twin-engine aircraft flying from Burkina Faso to Dakar disappeared from radars shortly after 7pm (1900 GMT) on Saturday over the Atlantic, 111 kilometres west of the Senegalese capital, Senegal’s civil aviation authority Anacim said in a statement.

Senegal’s air force was searching the area for wreckage of the plane that

left Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou at 4:35pm (1635 GMT), according to airport sources in Burkina

Faso. Senegal’s state press service APS reported that search operations led by two air force planes and a navy

ship had continued through yesterday afternoon.

The plane, which had been due to arrive in Dakar at 6:20pm, belonged to the private Senegalair company, Anacim said.

No reason for why the plane seems to have overshot Dakar so far to the west when it crashed has thus far been given.

Senegal’s Futurs Medias news group reported that the aircraft was suspected of having run out of fuel.

Apart from the patient, the plane was carrying two Senegalese nurses and a doctor as well as a Congolese man and two Algerian crew members.

Man ‘kept wife and son locked up for years’

Smoke billows from buildings after reported air strikes

Independent probe doubts 43 Mexico students crematedMexico City

Independent foreign investigators refuted

yesterday the Mexican government’s conclusion that 43 students abducted last year were incinerated in a landfill, tearing apart the official probe into a case that caused international outrage.

Urging the authorities to keep looking for the students snatched by corrupt police a year ago, experts from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said there was no evidence that they were cremated in a bonfire.

After a six-month investigation, the panel released a nearly 500-page report that raises questions about the official account of a crime that sparked protests

and the biggest crisis of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s administration.

The document also calls for a probe into the actions of federal police and soldiers during the night of September 26-27, when municipal officers from the southern city of Iguala shot at buses that had been seized by the students.

The young men were mostly freshmen from a teaching college known for its leftist activism and practice of commandeering buses to move around Guerrero state.

The commission suggested that prosecutors open a new line of investigation into whether the students were attacked because they may have taken a bus criminals used to transport heroin.

The plane, which had been due to arrive in Dakar at 6:20pm, belonged to the private Senegalair company

Jordan takes in more than 250 wounded from Yemen warAmman

More than 250 people injured in Yemen’s

conflict were flown in to Jordan yesterday for hospital treatment, a medical official said, with emergency services at home overwhelmed with casualties.

The 266 patients included many young civilians, women and children, said Fawzi al Hammuri, chairman of Jordan’s Private Hospitals Association.

It was the largest group of Yemeni wounded to arrive in Amman since August under

an agreement struck between private Jordanian clinics and the Yemeni government.

“Most of the wounded are young civilians,” he said, adding that they have been admitted to 10 private hospitals in Jordan.

According to Hammuri, most of the wounded had bone injuries, while others had chest and stomach wounds caused by gunfire, explosions, bombs or burns.

They were flown in from Yemen’s second city Aden on two Yemeni planes, said Hammuri.

QATAR TROOPS ENTER YEMEN

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NO PLANS TO RETIRE: PACQUIAOGeneral Santos

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao hinted

he has several more fights left in him after his American promoter said he will likely retire next year.

Pacquiao played down remarks by promoter Bob Arum that he would fight just once more in 2016 before hanging up his gloves to run for Senate.

“I know better what is happening to my body,” Pacquiao defiantly said late

Saturday, reacting to Arum’s statement. “Just leave it alone. Better not to react to that,” he told reporters.

Arum was quoted on Thursday as saying that the 36-year-old Pacquiao wants to get on with his political career and run for the Senate in the Philippines.

“I believe he’ll take one more fight, then run for the Senate in the Philippines,” Arum said.

Pacquiao, who has won eight world championships in different weight divisions, has

previously parlayed his boxing fame into a career in showbiz and election as a congressman.

However he lost a unanimous decision to American Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas four months ago in a fight that Pacquiao fought with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Pacquiao has declined to say whether he will run for higher office in the 2016 national elections but has previously said he expects to fight again in April against an unnamed opponent.

Pacquiao played down remarks by promoter

Bob Arum that he would fight just once more in 2016 before hanging up his

gloves to run for Senate

Manny Pacquiao


The Indian Club edged out BMMI by two runs in

Group D in the latest matches of The Indian Club’s Indian Expats 7-a-Side Softball Cricket Tournament 2015 at its premises in Gudaibiya.

Batting first, Indian Club

were restricted to just 32 for five in six overs. In reply, BMMI looked on course for victory, but then needing six to win with four wickets left off the last over. They could only muster three runs to lose out by two runs with Indian Club’s Gautam bowling the vital last over and adjudged Man of the

Match.Kurdhunda Boys cruised to a

42-run win over Lacnor Bahrain in Group Bafter making 67 for five thanks to man of the match

Waleed (23 not out) and the latter then were dismissed for 25 in 5.5 overs.

Other scores: Group C: BCG 48-2 in 6 overs (Sharmad 28)

bt GIB 23-5 in 6 overs by 25 runs. MoM: Sharmad. Group A: Spartans w/o JAFT.

Tonight schedule (from 8pm): Four matches.

INDIAN CLUB WIN

Team Kurdhunda Boys

Indian Club beat BMMI by 2 runs

7-a-side


Representatives of the Bahrain Olympic

Committee (BOC) have visited volleyball veteran referee Jaffer Naseeb at his residence to enquire about his health conditions as part of the initiative ‘Tawasul’, which is aimed to maintain strong bonds with the first generation of sports personnel in Bahrain.

BOC General Secretary Abdulrahman Askar, along with sport consultant Jalil Asad, director of Media and Public Relations Mohammed Lori and other committee officials met Naseeb and wished him speedy

recovery.Askar conveyed the greetings

of His Majesty the King Advisor for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and BOC president HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the referee, who has a vast experience in volleyball, and is one of the most prominent referees in Asia.

Naseeb thanked the BOC for its generous gesture in supporting sports pioneers who spared no efforts in serving the field of sports and provided quality services, which contributed to many achievements in the past.

Efforts of volleyball veteran referee hailed

Askar and other delegation members during their visit to Naseeb


Campos Boys are organising for the Indian expat

community a two-day Eight-a-Side Indian Football Tournament at the Al Ahli Club grounds in Zinj on the second and third days of Eid Al Adha – between 4pm and 10pm on both days.

It will also include a wide range of activities and entertainment

for children and spectators including face-painting, balloon twisting and henna painting and all attractions are for free!

In addition, a variety of Goan snacks and refreshment stalls will be available for everyone over the holiday period.

A total of 16 teams have already registered for the tournament, including a team from Dubai and is open until 11th September.

Eight-a-side Indian Football Tournament at Al Ahli club


Bahraini Sultan Al Hakam (72 nett on countback)

narrowly won the September qualifier of the 2015 Euro Motors BMW Monthly Medal Series at the Royal Golf Club to edge out Mohamed Al Noaimi (72) into second place.

Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed (68) won category two with Bill Lindsay (69) a close second, while Sanjay Lal (75) won the third division with former Lady Captain Debbie Lane (81) the runner up and Samantha Hill (72) winning the title in the best ladies categories.

All seven players will progress on to the Euro Motors BMW Grand Final which will take place at the Royal Golf Club in December .

Al Hakam wins qualifier


Nayef Eqab of the United Arab Emirates (1,348

pinfalls, 224.7 average) clinched gold yesterday in the men’s singles of the Seventh Men’s and Third Women’s Arab Bowling Championships at the Ozone Bowling Centre at the Sitra Mall.

Eqab posted a high score of 249 in the six-game competition to boost his average and secure the gold. Coming in second for silver was Kuwait’s Khalid Aldubayyan (1,300, 216.7) with the highest score of 267 and the bronze went to Shaker Ali Hassan of the UAE (1,281, 213.5) and a high score of 228.

The top placed Bahraini was Ahmed Fareed (1,173, 195.5) with a high score of 223 and placed 14th out of 43 bowlers.

Results (pinfalls, average): 1) Nayef Eqab (UAE, 1,348, 224.7), 2) Khalid Aldubayyan (KUW, 1,300, 216.7), 3) Shaker Ali Hassan (UAE, 1,281, 213.5), 4) Salem Alyhyooh (KUW, 1,273, 212.2), 5)

Yaqoub Al Shati (KUW, 1,269, 211.5), 6) Hussain Al Suwaidi (UAE, 1,238, 206.3), 7) Jassem Al Saqer (KUW, 1,231, 205.2), 8) Mahmood Al Attar (UAE, 1,226, 204.0), Bahrain Placings: 14) Ahmed Fareed (1,173, 195.5), 15) Amin Al Awadhi (1,172, 195.3), 18) Emad Hussain (1,148, 191.3), 29) Abdulla Abdul Kareem (1,089, 181.5), 30) Ahmed Al Awadhi (1,083, 180.5), 34) Mohammed Al Mannai (1,064, 177.3).

Today’s schedule: Ladies singles (six rounds) from 10am.

UAE’s Eqab wins goldEqab posted a

high score of 249 in the six-game

competition

Nayef Equab

SPORTSMonday, September 7, 201530

Monza

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead, at least provisionally,

in this year’s drivers’ world championship to 53 points yesterday when he drove to a flawless and consummate victory in a typically dramatic Italian Grand Prix.

As nearest rival and Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg retired with a blown engine with two laps to go, Hamilton took full advantage on a day when his perfect drive ended amid chaotic scenes and reports that his car had raced with illegal tyre pressures.

Hamilton led from pole position to the chequered flag, leading all the way and surviving a nervous period during the final laps when, warned by his team, he became aware of possible performance problems.

His points advantage, with seven ‘flyaway’ races remaining after the last European race of the season, makes him a clear favourite to defend his crown and claim his third world title.

The newly-blond defending two-time world champion came home 25 seconds ahead of Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari with former local hero Felipe Massa finishing third for Williams, repeating his podium of last year.

Hamilton’s win if confirmed was his second in succession at the Autodromo Nazionale, his third in all at the famous old circuit, his seventh of the season and 40th of his career.

“Those last few laps were not cool man,” Hamilton told his engineer over the team radio, after being asked to push harder and not ask questions. “Not cool.”

Behind Massa, Valtteri Bottas came home fourth in the second Williams ahead of

Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari and Sergio Perez of Force India.

Nico Hulkenberg was seventh in the second Force India ahead of Australian Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull, Swede Marcus Ericsson of Sauber and Russian Daniil Kvyat in the second Red Bull.

As the race ended, it became clear that the result was under scrutiny and expected to remain unconfirmed until the outcome of a stewards’ inquiry into the starting pressures and temperatures of the McLaren cars.

Bizzarely, this postscript unfolded as the Star Wars film director George Lucas conducted the post-race podium interviews.

“Do blondes have more

fun?” Lucas asked Hamilton, who had dyed his hair before arriving in Italy. “I hope so,” he replied.

“Look at this crowd, it’s incredible,” added Hamilton who, not knowing what else

had happened, went on to praise his team. “This team is remarkable. What we’ve achieved together is so special .

“I’m incredibly grateful to them. They’ve done a great job all year.” (AFP)

HAMILTON DOMINATESMonza win under tyre scrutiny

1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1hr 18min 00.688sec, 2. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) at 25.042sec, 3. Felipe Massa (BRA/Williams) 47.635, 4. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Williams) 47.996, 5. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Ferrari) 1:08.860, 6. Sergio Perez (MEX/Force India) 1:12.783, 7. Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Force India) 1 lap, 8. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Red Bull) 1 lap, 9. Marcus Ericsson (SWE/Sauber AG) 1 lap, 10. Daniil Kvyat (RUS/Red Bull) 1 lap, 11. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/Toro Rosso) 1 lap, 12. Max Verstappen (NED/Toro Rosso) 1 lap, 13. Felipe Nasr (BRA/Sauber AG) 1 lap, 14. Jenson Button (GBR/McLaren) 1 lap, 15. Will Stevens (GBR/Marussia) 2 laps, 16. Roberto Merhi (ESP/Marussia) 2 laps, 17. Nico Rosberg (GER/Mercedes) 3 laps, 18. Fernando Alonso (ESP/McLaren) 6 laps

RESULTS

RetiredPastor Maldonado (VEN/Lotus): 2nd lap, Romain Grosjean (FRA/Lotus): 2nd lap, Fernando Alonso (ESP/McLaren): 48th lap, Nico Rosberg (GER/Mercedes): 51th lap

Sebastian Vettel

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team’s British driver Lewis Hamilton (left) drives ahead of Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel (right)

SPORTS Monday, September 7, 2015 31Quarter-finals

New York

De f e n d i n g c h a m p i o n

Marin Cilic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga set-up a US Open quarter-final clash on Sunday as world number one Novak Djokovic waited to take another step closer to a 10th Grand Slam title.

Cilic made the last-eight for the fourth time

with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) 6-1 win over France’s Jeremy Chardy.

Cilic, the Croatian ninth seed, took his record in New York to 11 successive wins after capturing his maiden Grand Slam title in the city last year.

But the 26-year-old had to overcome an injury scare in the

second set to stay alive in the tournament when he rolled his right ankle.

“I twisted my ankle in the second set but I tried not to let it affect my movement,” he said.

“In the first few games of the third set, I was conscious of it but after that I didn’t have trouble with it.”

Cilic fired 23 aces and 52 winners in his win over Chardy, one of four Frenchmen to make the last-16.

Four of those aces came in the third set tiebreak.

“I took the joker from Goran in the tiebreak,” he said, explaining his inspiration from coach and big-hitting former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic.

French 19th seed Tsonga reached his second quarter-final in

New York with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win over unseeded compatriot Benoit Paire, the man who opened up their section of the draw by knocking out fourth seed Kei Nishikori in the first round.

The 30-year-old Tsonga, who made the semi-finals at the French Open in June, did not face a single break point against Paire.

He has now held all 56 service games at the tournament.

Cilic holds a 4-1 career lead over Tsonga in main tour matches, winning the pair’s last three without dropping a set.

Tsonga’s only win was in the 2011 Cincinnati Masters.

“I have the feeling that I am playing my best

tennis and I hope this will continue,” said Tsonga, who made the quarter-finals four years ago.

“It’s been a great week. I hope for the same again

in the next few days.”Later yesterday,

Djokovic goes under the lights of Arthur

Ashe Stadium to face Spanish 23rd seed Roberto Bautista Agut.

The top seed has

won both their p r e v i o u s matches, which came on the hard courts of Dubai in 2013 and 2014.

D j o k o v i c , bidding for a

third Grand Slam title of the year after winning a fifth Australian Open and third Wimbledon, hasn’t dropped a set in the

tournament.

Marin Cilic, Tsonga to clash in quarter-finals

Marin Cilic Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

SISTERS TO VIE EACH OTHER

Venus Willisms

New York

Serena and Venus Williams advanced to a dramatic US

Open quarter-final showdown with straight-set triumphs yesterday while Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard withdrew from her fourth-round match due to a concussion.

World number one Serena Williams served well in moving within three match victories of a rare calendar Grand Slam with a 6-3, 6-3 triumph over US 19th seed Madison Keys.

Serena made only six unforced errors to 19 for Keys and hit 58 per cent of her first serves. She took 79pc of those points and 70pc on her second serves, nearly twice Keys’ second-try effectiveness.

“I’m so proud. I’m so glad it’s so much better,” Serena said of her serve.

“My only chance was to start out fast. I just stayed in there and was able to relax.”

Venus, seeded 23rd, downed 152nd-ranked Estonian teen qualifier Anett Kontaveit 6-2, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, matching her deepest Grand Slam run since reaching the 2010 US Open semi-finals.

“We’re both prepared,” Venus said. “Even though you’re playing your sister you have to be prepared and focus. The preparation doesn’t change.”

Serena, who holds all four major tennis titles, is trying to complete the first calendar Grand Slam since Steffi Graf in 1988 and match Graf’s Open

Era record of 22 career Slam singles titles by capturing her Open Era record seventh US Open crown.

But Venus, two years older than Serena at 35, could play the spoiler as she tries to add to a trophy collection that includes the 2000 and 2001 US Opens and five Wimbledon titles, the most recent in 2008.

“I don’t think anyone wants to be a spoiler. I think people love to see history being made,” Venus said.

“But at the same time, you’re focused on winning your match even though the circumstances are really much different than you.”

Bouchard, who suffered a head injury after slipping in the locker room late Friday, pulled out of her match against Italy’s Roberta Vinci with what US Open tournament director David Brewer said was a concussion.

Bouchard had pulled out of mixed and women’s doubles on Saturday.

The 21-year-old from Montreal was a French and Australian Open semi-finalist last year and lost the 2014 Wimbledon final to Petra Kvitova.

Her head injury to a season of setbacks, including first-round French Open and Wimbledon exits and a 12-17 record.

Vinci advanced by walkover to her third US Open quarter-final in four years to match her deepest Grand Slam run.

She next faces the winner of a later match between Russian 13th seed

Ekaterina Makarova and France’s Kristina Mladenovic.

Serena leads the Williams sibling rivalry 15-11 but they have split four US Open meetings, including the 2001 and 2002 finals.

Serena won their most recent matchup in the fourth round at Wimbledon in July.

“Awesome. It has been awesome,” Venus said when asked about her sibling rivalry.

“I’m so proud of Serena and I think she’s proud of me. We inspire each other.”

Serena won her first set in 27 minutes, Keys handing her the lone break in the sixth game.

Serena hit a backhand winner to break Keys for a 4-3 edge in the second set and broke again on match point when Keys, who also lost to Serena in the Australian Open semi-finals, double faulted to end matters after 68 minutes and ensure an all-Williams showdown.

“She is playing great,” Serena said of Venus. “I have to play like I did today or better. But at least one of us, a Williams, will be in the semis, so that’s good.”

Venus, who lost the 1997 US Open final to Martina Hingis when Kontaveit was 21 months old, broke in the fourth game and again in the eighth, Kontaveit hitting a forehand long to drop the set after 24 minutes.

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