Blast near airport: Trial of 5 persons adjourned
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Blast near airport: Trial of 5 persons adjourned
Leek is a rich source of vitamins C and A which are important for maintaining healthy skin. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Issue No. 6830 www.newsofbahrain.com Caution applied www.facebook.com/nobonline WARM WELCOME newsofbahrain 38444680 nob_bh Manama rime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday directed all ministries and entities cited in the National Audit Court’s 2014-2015 Report to urgently rectify irregularities and implement the recommendations featured in the report. Chairing the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister directed the Executive Committee, headed by Crown Prince, Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to follow up with the relevant ministries on the recommendations and emphasised that the government was committed to ensuring that public funds are used effectively and for the best interests of the Kingdom’s citizens. The Ministerial Committee for Financial Affairs and Rationalising Expenditure had earlier decided to freeze certain benefits for heads and members of government councils and committees, and companies in which the government’s shares P Blast near airport: Trial of 5 persons adjourned T Manama he High Criminal Court yesterday adjourned the trial of five Bahraini men, accused of detonating an explosive device near the Bahrain International Airport. The court also ordered them to be remanded in police custody. The Bahrainis, aged between 20 and 40, have reportedly placed the bomb in Shaikh Khalifa Al Kabeer Avenue, but no injuries were reported after the bomb went off. Another explosive was also found on the scene, but experts later declared it was a replica, according to court documents. Among the defendants is a girl, who is accused of providing a safe house to two of her co-suspects. at great rates Hotline: 1724 6888 Make sure public funds are used effectively: PM His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who arrived yesterday, along with an accompanying delegation, on a fraternal visit to Bahrain. They discussed the deeprooted bilateral relations, and ways to boost them in various fields. The two leaders also reviewed regional and international developments and stressed on the importance of reinforcing Arab solidarity Money Transfers and Currency Exchange 11th Hour JO1433_BFC_Generic_Display_8cmX4cm.indd 5/11/15 1 2:29 PM Unsettled weather expected today Manama he Meteorological Directorate at the Civil Aviation Affairs yesterday forecast an unsettled weather today, with a chance of scattered rain which may become thundery at times. Southeasterly winds will range from 10 to 15 knots, then from 17 to 22 knots, becoming northerly at night, with gusts, which may reach 35 knots. The Directorate warned of thunderous rain and violent gusts and urged caution. Maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius and minimum is 25C. T High-tech police cars to hit roads Manama fleet of high-tech police cars and motorcycles will hit the roads in the Kingdom soon. The move follows the directives of Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to carry out a comprehensive strategy to modernise all security agencies. “The modernisation of the fleet meets the soaring number of cars and driving licences, the urban boom and the road network development,” said Director-General at the General Directorate of Traffic Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa. A HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa exceed 50 per cent, until the end of the current budget year. The Prime Minister also directed the panel to ensure that the freeze also covered financial bonuses provided by government entities and companies. During the meeting, the Prime Minister also instructed the ministers to take all necessary steps to ensure that citizens’ standards of living are maintained, and that job creation within the Kingdom continues to grow. The Prime Minister also stressed that despite global economic challenges currently faced, both objectives are achievable and relevant ministries and committees must make every effort required to meet them. Govt crackdown on terror suspects yields results 2 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Cabinet stresses those who commit such crimes have no place in a civilised society Manama rime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry of Interior for its continued vigilance and the on-going security operations, which recently resulted in the arrest of 47 terror suspects who planned to carry out terror attacks in the Kingdom. Security forces had also seized highly explosive materials and firearms stored in a number of residential areas. The Premier was chairing a Cabinet meeting yesterday. The Cabinet then commended the security authorities’ ability to confront firmly and resolutely any P The Information Minister addressing the media yesterday Lieutenant-General Shaikh hostile act of terrorism. The Cabinet stressed that Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa those who committed such provided the Cabinet with a crimes had no place in a security briefing in which he civilised society, and that all highlighted the details and sections of Bahraini society circumstances of the arrests. The Cabinet also approved rejected their actions. Interior Minister a draft legislation ratifying the Protocol of Amendment to insert the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement into Annex 1A of the WTO Agreement. The Council of Ministers also took note of the Bahrain International Property Exhibition (BIPEX) 2015, highlighting the importance of such specialised exhibitions in boosting the real estate sector. On the development of the Kingdom’s education sector and its cooperation with UNESCO, the session welcomed the recent unanimous election for Bahrain to serve as Vice President of the 38th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). DT News Network [email protected] Manama nformation and Parliament Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi yesterday said that strict action would be taken against those officials who misused their authority. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the minister stressed that no official was immune to the law. His statements came after the Premier directed government entities to follow up on the recommendations of the National Audit Court’s 2014-2015 annual report. Al Hammadi said that last year also the Cabinet discussed the report of the National Audit Court and a lot of cases had been referred to the Public Prosecution and the court. They did not succumb to the influence or power of any official in this issue, he said. 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We are currently accepting applications for September 2016 for Years 7 to 10 (Grades 6 to 9 equivalent) For further information contact Jo Atkinson Tel: 1760 5050 / Email: [email protected] 1 ST CHR I HOOL SC Fo www.st-chris.net OPHER’S ST un ded 19 Cabinet Secretary General Dr Yasser bin Isa Al Nasser Legal Affairs a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Kingdom of Bahrain and France on the goals and duties of the Alliance Française institute in Bahrain. The Cabinet also reviewed and decided on five proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives, following the recommendations of the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs and as outlined in the memorandum submitted by Deputy Premier and Deputy Chairman of the panel Jawad bin Salem Al Arayad. The five proposals include the policy to redirect subsidies, revamping Sehla Avenue, providing infrastructure for marine transportation, opening 24 hour health centres and establishing new stadiums and public areas across the Kingdom’s governorates. Strict action pledged against guilty officials Over Fifty Years of Excellence in Education St Christopher’s School - the only NOT FOR PROFIT BritishInternational School in Bahrain. All income from fees is used to run and further develop the School for the benefit of our students. On boosting international education cooperation, the session referred to the Ministerial Committee for 6 An “Outstanding School” as accredited by BSME and BSO “We should feel proud that the government is doing its best to protect the public fund” government, the minister said: “We should feel proud that the government is doing its best to protect the public fund.” He also said that Bahrain had established a leading model in the implementation of the observations mentioned in the National Audit Office (NAO) report. The minister underlined the government’s firm stance in dealing with the NAO’s observations aimed at preserving public funds, developing the performance of government institutions and ensuring the ideal use of the available resources. The minister said that the criminal violations would be directly handled by the Directorate of Criminal Procedure. In the meantime, administrative violations, which may require intervention, will be handled by the Ministry of Interior. If violations are found, the case would be handed over to the Public Prosecution, he said, adding that the government was strict about dealing with the criminal cases. In response to media reports about the financial situation of the Bahrain Livestock Company, the minister said that it was too early to address the situation of a commercial enterprise based on press statements, adding there was On Bahrain Livestock Company, the minister said it was too early to address the situation of a commercial firm a law to deal with the financial situations of trade companies and businesses to protect the shareholders’ rights. Channel against Bahrain gets a taste of UK justice 3 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Authorities in London shut down inciting channel Muhannad Mansour/DTNN [email protected] Manama UK-based political channel has been shut down by British authorities for harassing the staff of the Embassy of Bahrain in London. The decision was apparently taken following a complaint against the staff of the channel, who repeatedly A Bahrain in its programmes and continue to harm the Kingdom’s achievements. They have no credibility and follow certain foreign agendas aimed at harming and destabilising the national security of Bahrain,” Binhowail said. “These channels are not favoured by Bahrainis. We have nothing to hide here in Bahrain. They’re claiming that there are human rights said. He also stressed that the House of Representatives was open for all complaints of all citizens, noting that it consisted of more than 30 newly-elected MPs. Escaped Convicts “The founder of the channel is among a group of people who are wanted for security cases in Bahrain. They have escaped jail terms These channels... have no credibility and follow certain foreign agendas aimed at harming and destabilising the national security of Bahrain – MP Abdulla Binhowail harassed the embassy and its visitors. Speaking to DT News, Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, National Security and Defence Committee Head Abdulla Binhowail welcomed the decision and described Bahrain Al Youm channel on Youtube as an inciting channel, as “it continues to insult the Kingdom and threaten its national security”. “These channels insult violations in Bahrain. We’ve taken many positive steps in this field such as the establishment of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), the Ombudsman Secretariat General and passing the NIHR law by Parliament. “What’s happening in Bahrain is terrorism and it’s directly supported by Iran. It was proven more than once in suspects’ confessions during interrogations,” Binhowail PICTURE OF THE DAY Damaged cars lie in a sinkhole at Meridian in Mississippi, US. Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the collapse of up to 15 years and are currently seeking political asylum in the UK,” Binhowail said. “Is this criminal seeking asylum or investment in the UK?, ” the MP asked. “These people receive facilitations to open channels that insult Bahrain on a daily basis The founder of this channel is a wanted fugitive in Bahrain through its programmes. They’re financed and supported by the enemies of the country.” The lawmaker called upon the European countries, who embrace such escaped convicts, to reconsider their decisions. “Considering the historic relations with the UK, we were hoping for stronger stances towards such inciters. There are more than 16 convicts that are currently residing in the UK who are sentenced to 15 years by Bahrain’s judiciary authority, and they were apparently granted political asylum. Some of them got their citizenships revoked because of the gravity of their crimes against Bahrain,” Binhowail commented. Meanwhile, DT News has DT News found that channel’s Youtube has been removed found that the channel’s site on Youtube has been removed and isn’t accessible. However, the channel didn’t mention anything about the suspension on its Twitter page, which is still active. 4 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Intensify ties for better growth, security: Premier Manama rime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said attempts to subvert regional security will not stop, as the Premier received at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday the Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla, Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh, MPs, Shura Council members, former Speaker Khalifa Al Dhahrani and a number of senior state officials. “Such challenges require us to safeguard our internal security through solidarity P HRH Prime Minister during the meeting at Gudaibiya Palace between the government situation makes it necessary and the representatives of for us to focus on the the people to overcome their investment potentials at the dangers,” the Premier said. local level, which requires a “The global economic legislative support from the Representatives and Shura council,” Prince Khalifa said, noting that the national economic and development achievements were the outcome of collective cooperation. The Prime Minister said cooperation should be intensified to move to new phases of growth, based on a diversified economic base, especially amid the existing global economic conditions. Prince Khalifa lauded the role played by the Representatives and Shura councils, and in supporting the development march, led by the government. The Premier emphasised that the Executive-Legislature cooperation was expanding gradually, thanks to the joint desire of both sides to optimise national gains. HM King to attend ASPA Summit H Manama delegation to the fourth Summit is Majesty King Hamad bin of South American-Arab Isa Al Khalifa will today Countries (ASPA), to be held in leave for NP Saudi Arabia, where Riyadh AD 4 photography.pdf 07-Nov-15 10:25:34on AMNovember 11 and 12, he will head the Kingdom’s the Royal Court announced. HM the King is attending the summit following the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Royal Court added. CALL US 33909404 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY + Adobe Photoshop C M Y CM The Minister of Interior Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received yesterday Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Council of Representatives MP Abdullah Ali bin Huwail MEAOC meet from May 4-8 Manama ealth Minister Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh received a delegation from the Middle East Africa Ophthalmology Council (MEAOC). The MEAOC conference will be H held in Bahrain, along with the International Ophthalmology Board of Maryland University and Bahrain Ophthalmologists Association from May 4-8, supported by PM HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. HM King congratulates Cambodian King Manama His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on his country’s Independence Day. BBBF hosts Chelsea Pensioners MY CY CMY Manama he Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) is hosting three of Britain’s war heroes in Bahrain over the Remembrance Day. The heroes will be welcomed by BBBF Chairman, Khalid Al Zayani, and members of the BBBF Committee. The Chelsea Pensioners will lay the traditional Remembrance Day poppy wreath on November 11, in a memorial service attended by British Ambassador to Bahrain, Simon Martin. A one-minute’s silence will be observed, marking the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month T K / 3 week s r u o h 0 2 GLOBAL INSTITUTE for management science website: www.globalbahrain.com email: [email protected] 60BHD (11am, November 11), the time (in the United Kingdom) when armistice became effective in 1918. “The Chelsea Pensioners” – as they have commonly become known due to their residence in the Royal Hospital in Chelsea in the UK – fall under the auspices of the Royal British Legion, a UK charity that provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependents. This year’s Pensioners are Staff Sergeant, James Anderson, 79; Late Piper Major, Michael Shanahan, 69; and Late Sergeant, Louis John Back, 76. The Chelsea Pensioners visits to Bahrain have become an annual tradition, and Al Zayani noted this would not be possible without the support of local businesses. “I would like to thank those who have supported this year, including British Airways, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Gulf Brands International, Euro Motors and BIC. The support of the community allows us to give the Pensioners a memorable experience, thereby promoting a positive image of Bahrain,” he commented. Bahrain-Egypt flights will not be interrupted 5 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Clarification against the backdrop of the Russian airliner crash Mohammed Zafran/DTNN [email protected] Manama ahrain will fly to Egypt uninterrupted despite security concerns ignited by the recent crash of a Russian passenger airliner while flying over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people on board. Following the incident on October 31, the UAE and major European carriers announced that they would avoid flying in the airspace until more information was available about the crash. Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai and Sharjah-based airline AirArabia also rerouted flights around the area. Russia too has suspended B Wreckage at the site where a Russian aircraft crashed in Egypt’s (PHOTO: CORBIS) Sinai Peninsula all its flights to Egypt, citing over the area as a precaution security fears and declared that while the cause of the Russian was investigated. the suspension would continue crash until security is improved at However, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways said they would Egypt’s airports. Air France, Lufthansa and continue to operate flights over British Airways also announced the area. Meanwhile, the US and the that they would stop flying Woman back in court with noisy bird case DT News Network Manama he case of a noisy cock has come up before a court again despite a settlement reached earlier between the parties involved. The case was earlier lodged by a Bahraini woman, who accused her neighbour’s bird of being a nuisance. But, she eventually decided to drop the case after a handshake was T reached outside the courtroom with the neighbour, promising that she would find a solution to the cock’s noise. However, the woman dragged the issue to the court again after the bird continued to trouble her. The woman had earlier claimed that the pet’s noise was too troublesome that she faced difficulties in her studies for master’s degree as well as sleep. She alleged that she tried to solve the issue with her neighbour outside the court, but her attempts went in vain. Before filing the lawsuit in the court, she had filed a complaint at the police station on February 14, accusing her neighbour of nuisance. However, she moved her case to the Court Urgent Matters in a bid to get a quick solution. The first hearing is scheduled for November 16. Verdict in forgery case on Nov 22 DT News Network Manama he verdict in a forgery case, involving an Asian, will be announced on November 22. The accused, who was working as a salesman in a mobile shop, reportedly took advantage of a coloured copy of an ID belonging to a stranger to issue 19 SIM chips to customers, according to court files. It is claimed that the Asian was in possession of the copy of a Pakistani’s ID, and he used it to sell chips for several buyers in 2014. He was arrested following a tip-off. “I made the copy of the Pakistani man’s ID upon his T request when he visited me once. He said he would return to collect it but he didn’t. After a few days, a Bahraini came to me and wanted to buy chips to a telecommunications company in Bahrain, but claimed he didn’t have an ID. Therefore, I decided to issue It is claimed that the Asian used the copy of a Pakistani’s ID to sell chips for several buyers the chips using the copy of the Pakistani man’s ID.” “Several expats who arrived recently also came to me and I sold them chips using the same ID copy in a bid to make their life easier,” the accused said in his statement. He claimed that he wasn’t aware that he was doing against the local regulations and he could be prosecuted for that. Several bombings took place in Bahrain during the past four years with the use of mobile phones as detonators. The devices were being operated using SIM chips issued in the names of Asians who had already left the Kingdom. UK appear to be increasingly confident that a terrorist bomb brought down the passenger jet that broke apart while in air. A Gulf Air representative confirmed that the airline would continue to fly to Egypt. “At this point of time, there is no change in the flight plans,” she told DT News. “As per the airline’s assessment, it is safe to fly to Egypt,” she added. Travel agents in Bahrain also said that flights from here to Egypt had not been affected. They also noted that the number of travellers to Egypt had not come down either. “There are a few airlines that have flights to Egypt and there has been no change in the schedules,” an official from the Gulf Coast Travel Agency said. “We have heard that Russian airlines have suspended flights but that does not affect the Middle East in any way.” “We have not seen any reduction in the number of travellers to Egypt nor have any airlines (from Bahrain) stopped their services to the country,” said another travel agent to DT News. According to travel agents, the airfare to Egypt too remains unchanged, ranging from BD130 to BD160 for a twoway ticket. Echoing a similar view, travel agent Ibrahim Muhanna said that flights to Egypt remained unaffected. “Flights to Egypt will continue and we have not been affected,” he told DT News. “Flights in Russia have been suspended but after a few days they will also be resumed.” Gulf Media Forum opens tomorrow DT News Network Manama he third edition of the Gulf Forum for Political Media will open tomorrow at the Gulf Hotel under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. The Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) is organising the symposium for the third time in a row under the theme “Media and Civil Peace”. His Majesty the King’s Advisor for Information Affairs and BIPD Board of Trustees’ Chairman Nabeel Alhamer stressed the importance of the forum as a platform to debate vital media issues. T ANNOUNCEMENT Embassy Holiday Manama he Embassy of India will remain closed tomorrow, November 11, on account of Deepavali. T 6 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Israeli ‘state terrorism’ condemned DT News Network Manama/Riyadh he Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, took part yesterday afternoon in the ordinary session of the Ministerial Meeting of the Council of the Arab League in Riyadh to discuss the Palestinian cause. The meeting condemned the organised state terrorism, practiced by Israel and the grave violations and heinous T crimes that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, perpetrated by the Israeli soldiers and settlers including systematic killing, settlement, Judaisation and ethnic cleansing. The Council blamed the Israeli government for these heinous crimes, stressing the illegitimacy and illegality of the settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which violate international law, the international legitimacy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the session in Riyadh of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The Council called on the United Nations Security Council to issue a decision that would enforce its relevant resolutions, particularly the decisions on application of the Fourth Geneva Convention on the Palestinian territories, provision of international protection to the Palestinian territories including Quds and halt of the grave Israeli aggressions that constitute Sanitation keeps cholera at bay resolutions and the provisions a threat to world peace and security. The Council also called on the Palestinian people and groups to close ranks, form a national unity government and hold general elections in order to be able to confront the looming danger lying in the Israeli plans that aim to shake the Palestinian unity. It also stressed support for the Palestinian leadership in its quest for a just political solution, on the basis of an independent sovereign state of Palestine on its national territory with Quds as a capital. The Council blamed the Israeli government for crimes against Palestinians Minister of Health inspects hospital Dr. Manea allays fears on the disease DT News Network Manama ealth Ministry (MoH) Undersecretary for Hospital Affairs Dr. Waleed Manea yesterday said that a fewer Bahrainis have been diagnosed with Cholera, which transmits through contaminated water and food. Addressing media yesterday in the presence of Information and Parliament Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi at the press briefing after the cabinet H meeting, the Undersecretary for Hospital Affairs said that as many as 55 suspected cholera cases coming in from Iraq and one from Kuwait but only eight among them required a followup check. Among the eight cases, only two of them had to remain in hospital due to the severity of their condition. Rest of them were released immediately and they are in good health, he said. Dr. Manea’s press briefing came after the Cabinet meeting in which Prime Minister HRH There are an estimated 3-5 million cholera cases and 100,000 -120,000 deaths due to cholera every year in endemic settings. Only 5-10% of the cases are reported. Source: WHO bulleting, the global burden of cholera 2012 In 2010 2.5 billion people did not have improved sanitation, of which 1 billion practiced open defecation Source: UNICEF/WHO, 2012- Progress on Drinking Water and Sanitation 2012 update) Case Fatality Rate goes up to times more than the average rate in 5 out of 58 countries reporting cholera, revealing the lack of early adequate treatment. Prevention In an epidemic, there is only one way to contract cholera: by swallowing water or food that has been contaminated with faecal matter that contains the bacteria Vibrio cholera. Source: Cholera toolkit, UNICEF 2013 Prevention, Response & Preparedness Response Preparedness Dr. Manea addressing media Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received updates on cholera cases in the Kingdom and urged the MoH to follow preventive measures. Bahrain is not a source region 80% of cholera cases for cholera, can be treated using Oral Rehydration Undersecretary for Salts (ORS) Hospital Affairs but access to them is still a challenge. confirmed, adding that the Kingdom supplies hygienic drinking water and the drainage system Between 2007 and 2011, is well-maintained UNICEF direct in Bahrain. “In support has helped an some countries, estimated drainage water 100 million people gets mixed with gain access to improved water and the drinking water, 60 million to sanitation. increasing the risk Source: UNICEF WASH annual report, 2013 of Cholera outbreak. In Bahrain, there is no such problem as we have effective sanitary system,” he said, adding that all eight Cholera patients recently came from other countries. Since a huge In 2012, more than 80,000 cases of number of Bahrainis cholera and 1,402 fatalities in are visiting Iraq, 15 out of 24 countries in Western and Central Africa. where Cholera has so far killed six people, some precautions are need of the hour, he said, highlighting the importance of personal hygiene while visiting cholera affected countries. Measures like maintaining personal hygiene, washing fruits and vegetables before eating and exercising cautiousness while eating uncooked food could prevent Cholera to a maximum extent. Preventive measures are more effective than taking vaccinations, Dr. Manea said. The MoH has been reviewing all Cholera related developments taking place in and around Bahrain. The ministry is also in touch with the World Health Organisation to get latest information on the disease. In the meantime, MoH is closely monitoring the Iraq developments, he said, urging the Iraq journey organisers to take all necessary measure to save Bahrainis from Cholera. He also advised the journey organisers to accompany a paramedic during Iraq journey. “Having a paramedic is advantageous. But awareness is more important,” he said. Meanwhile, he asked people to visit nearest health centre if they notice any symptoms of Cholera. The recent 55 suspected Cholera cases came in from Iraq and one from Kuwait The Health Minister talks to a patient DT News Network Manama inister of Health Faeqa bint Saleh Al Saleh paid an inspection visit to the Muharraq Hospital and Elderly in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary for Hospital Affairs Dr. Waleed Al Manea along with a number of ministry officials and hospital administrators. During the visit, Health Minister inspected the hospital rooms and overall health services. She also met with a number of nursing staff and elderly patients who have expressed their happiness on her visit as she listened to all their required needs from the hospital for further development in its services. The minister stressed their keen interest to achieve optimal development and improve health services to the elderly according to their appropriate health and social needs. She pointed out the importance of creating an appropriate environment to enhance ways of communication and interaction with them M The Minister of Health also met with a number of nursing staff and elderly patients who expressed their happiness on her visit and their families as it will positively impact on their psychological health. The hospital’s administrator, Hassan Al Farraj, expressed his desire to improve services with the interest of the elderly patients by developing and providing a positive atmosphere with social and recreational programmes. The centre was recently updated and renovated with its health records, fixtures, doctors’ rooms and departments of radiology, laboratory, childcare, maternity and pharmacy. Two Bahrainis get 10-yr jail for terror activities Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7 The suspects are accused of receiving militia training in Iraq DT News Network Manama wo Bahraini suspects, accused of receiving militia training in Iraq, have been slapped with 10 years’ jail each and their citizenship stripped in the process. Among the accused is a 21-year-old student, who was pursuing a bachelor’s degree. He was reportedly recruited by radical groups to carry out attacks against security forces, T according to court files. The other accused, aged 31, is in Iran and was tried in absentia. The 31-year-old fugitive is said to have convinced his co-defendant to join an extremist group called Bahraini Hezbollah, following which he sent him to Iraq to receive arms training at a militia training camp operated by the Popular Mobilisation Units. He was also shown how to make improvised weapons in addition to weapons as well as grenades knowhow. “While I was using my BlackBerry, I received a friendship invitation from a stranger on my Messenger. I accepted it and we began exchanging conversations,” the 21-year-old said in his statement. “I was studying in a university in an Arab country for my bachelor’s degree at Coast Guard reaffirms safety of regional waters DT News Network Manama oast Guard Commander, Brigadier Ala’a Abdullah Siyadi highlighted on Sunday that the coast guard vessels monitor all coastlines of Bahrain, including East Hidd. In response to local newspaper reports on November 4 that quoted MP Abdurhman Buali saying that most Iranian threats come through Hidd, The Commander said, “The east Hidd coastline is part of the maritime ban that was determined by a ministerial C Brigadier Ala’a Abdullah Siyadi order 15 of 2012 and any activities in this zone is monitored and dealt with in accordance to the law by the coast guard and other security authorities.” He said that the coast guard vessels are deployed round the clock in all areas, especially the northern maritime area, along with security patrols of other security department to tackle illegal activities such as trafficking or infiltration. He call upon the public to report suspicious cases to the Operations Room 999, the hotline 80008008 or the Maritime operation Centre of the Coast Guard 17700000 for legal actions. The car parked in the Hamad Town caught fire yesterday reportedly due to a short circuit in the engine. The fire was extinguished by civil defence personnel. However, the incident caused major damages to the car’s front part that time. He told me that he was staying in Iran and offered me to go to Iraq and He was reportedly recruited by radical groups to carry out attacks against security forces receive arms training in order to attack police officers in Bahrain when I go back. I told him I need three weeks to think about this, but eventually I gave him the green signal. “He took my travel expenses, and I was getting training on how to use explosives and they showed me videos showing bombs and on how to attack armoured vehicles,” he said in his statement. The defendant was arrested upon his arrival in Bahrain following a police tip-off about his overseas activities. The 31-year-old is implicated in several other terror cases for attempting to recruit Bahrainis to join radical groups responsible for assaulting police officers. The Bahraini Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a string of attacks against the security forces in the Kingdom. Expats celebrate victory in elections back home 8 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Indians in the Kingdom react to local poll results DT News Network Manama xpatriates from India celebrated the victories of their parties in the recent elections held in the state of Kerala and Bihar. Janatha Cultural Centre (JCC) Bahrain activists in Muharraq distributed sweets, expressing their joy at the landslide victory of the JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance in Bihar. JCC Central Committee Vice President U K Balan told DT News that the Bihar election result is a “big political blow” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “People have given their mandate against those forces which had disturbed communal harmony in the country,” he claimed. The Grand Alliance on E JD(U)-RJDCongress alliance beats NDA in Bihar state elections in India Sunday routed the BJP-led NDA in Bihar to score a landslide two-thirds majority in the state assembly giving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a third term in office in a battle in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi staked his all. Making a spectacular comeback after the severe drubbing in the last year’s Lok Sabha polls at the hands of Modi, the newly- Expats in Adliya share halwa in celebration of the LDF victory in Kerala local body elections formed JD(U)-RJD-Congress in the 243-member House. HAM won only one of the two alliance secured 178 seats RJD emerged the leader of seats it contested and lost in all the pack with 80 seats while the 19 others. Meanwhile the Communist JD(U) bagged 71. Both the parties had contested 101 seats Party of India – Marxist (CPI– each. Congress also made M) -led Left Democratic Front impressive gains winning 27 (LDF) made a dramatic return seats out of 41. It had won only four seats last time. The BJP-led NDA, for which CPI(M)-led Modi mounted an aggressive LDF made a campaign addressing more than 30 rallies, bagged 58 dramatic return seats. BJP on its own got 53 in Kerala, seats out of 157 it contested sweeping the while its allies also put up a poor show. LJP, led by Ram local body Vilas Paswan, and RLSP of election Upendra Kushwaha got two seats each. Former Chief Expats in Muharraq distribute sweets after the JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance victory in Bihar Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s to dominance at the grassroots in Kerala in a keenly contested local bodies’ elections, which have also pushed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the front as a claimant to the state’s bipolar political space. In a clear reversal of political fortunes as compared to the 2010 elections, the opposition alliance was able to gain control of close to 551 of the 941 grama panchayats, 90 of the 152 block panchayats, 43 of the 87 municipalities, besides an upper hand in four out of the six Corporations in the southern state. Bahrain expats who support LDF in Kerala distributed sweets in Adliya. Youth group on nationwide tour to landmarks DT News Network Manama a’a al-Shabab” youth group recently completed a nationwide tour to various cultural landmarks using “Cultural Tourism” passports issued by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). The second in the series of tours took the group almost 24 hours to finish. The tour was aimed to create internal touristic activity attractive to residents in the Kingdom in harmony with the festival’s theme. They travelled on public shuttle buses of the Ministry of Transport and “T The Ta’a al-Shabab youth group on the nationwide tour Telecommunications with the modern transport service the purpose of encouraging of Bahrain. the principle of public They expressed greatest transportation and promoting delight at the great heritage embedded in Bahrain which they re-explored throughout their journey using their “cultural touristic passports”. They also expressed gratitude and appreciation to Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, asserting that “our heritage is our genuine wealth” and that “a country that does not have a heritage, does not have tourism.” On the first day, they toured various locations all over the country, beginning from the National Museum, Bu Maher Fort, the National Theatre, Bahrain Fort, Barbar temple, A’ali ancient historic mounds and graveyards. On the second day, they toured Muharraq the Capital of Islamic Culture 2018, starting from Shaikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Culture and Research Centre, Isa bin Ali Home, Bin Mattar building, Al-Qaisariya Souq, Mohammed bin Faris auditorium and Hidaya Al-Khalidiya School. They also visited Ibrahim Al-Arrayedh Poetry Home, Bait Khalaf, Bab Al-Bahrain, Bait Al Quran and Khamis Mosque. Also, on the second day they visited Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort and finally the Tree of Life, all in all 21 cultural terminals using the symbolic passport that gets stamped at every stop and returned to its holder. Designing, a family trait! 9 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Designer mother and daughter duo carve a niche with Morroccan-Khaleeji fusions Sreesadan.O.P/DTNN [email protected] Manama abila Al Aissaoui and Hayaa Al Fadhel, the mother and daughter designer duo from Bahrain, will showcase their latest designs at the Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition, Qatar’s leading fashion platform. The event will N unique approach in designing and attention to details has gained the brand a respected name in the Arab fashion industry. Nabila, who’s originally Moroccan, always had a passion for design. When she was a young bride, she used to receive heavily embellished Moroccan caftans that didn’t suit the Gulf region. Nabila AlAissaoui and Hayaa AlFadhel Khaleeji caftans at a time when Moroccan wear wasn’t popular in the Gulf region. However Nabila didn’t venture in the fashion business until later when all her children grew up and she felt she’s ready to take the next step. Owing to a background in fashion and knowledge in garment construction, Nabila started as small and introduced her innovative pieces to her friends and family who encouraged her to pursue a career in fashion. Thanks to Nabila, Hayaa, the daughter grew up in a very creative environment where pursuing what she felt passionate about was encouraged. Being the eldest daughter she always assisted her mother in her artistic projects. As she grew older she experimented in various fields of art and design until she settled with Architecture. By the time she reached her third year in her Architecture Degree Nabila’s business grew and Hayaa felt obliged to aid her mother in managing the family business. She grew attached to work and felt that she can express herself better in fashion. With her newfound passion Hayaa changed her career path and is currently studying Fashion Design at Royal University for Women. Her time is divided between her studies and her role in Dar Naseem AlAndalos as Creative Director while her mother is in charge of Design. The duo’s attention to details, understanding of luxurious fabrics and focus on creating feminine silhouettes is what makes them a design force to be reckoned with and what sets them apart from others. Here’s an excerpt from DT News interview with the duo: This inspired her to form commence from November 12 and conclude on 18 at the new a fusion of Moroccan and Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. In a relatively short amount of time, ‘Dar Naseem AlAndalos’the brand created by the duo, evolved into a status that it competes with international luxury brands. It took no time for the brand’s trendy, fashionforward and tasteful designs to become a preferred choice for fashionable women seeking sophistication, elegance and excellence. Why the name “Dar Dar Naseem Naseem AlAndalos”? AlAndalos is a Bahrain-based brand Nabila: The literal that produced a new meaning of the name breed of luxurious is “A breeze from caftans and evening Andalusia”. I’m gowns that mix the originally from north Moroccan and Khaleeji of Morocco, I grew up heritage. in a beachfront city just The designers across from Spain and embraced traditional I was always fascinated handwork and applied it on modern and A design by Nabila and Hayaa under the Dar by the rich culture of Andalusia. Arab’s stylish designs. Their Naseem AlAndalos label reached their prime during that time and Andalusia was a meeting point of all civilizations. I feel passionate about our history and heritage and wanted that to represent my vision for the brand. What makes Dar Naseem AlAndalos unique? Hayaa: I’d say the fusion that we came up with is what makes us unique. We mixed the best of the Moroccan and Khaleeji heritage and craftsmanship, and we continue to experiment with new materials and silhouettes while being attentive to the details and quality. We always make sure that no matter how rich a piece is with details it should look effortless and elegant. Where do you source your fabrics and materials? Nabila: It’s really hard to find the right materials. We deal with luxurious fabrics and we’re care about the quality of our products. We have dealers that provide us fabrics from France, Italy, Turkey and India. Our next step is manufacturing our own fabrics and textiles. We design the Moroccan embroideries and handmade Moroccan belts, which are made exclusively for us in Morocco. Everything else from designing, construction and embroidery is done here in our Atelier in Bahrain. fabrics and production. The ready-to-wear collections usually have 40 pieces. How long does it take to make a collection? Hayaa: The process of making collections differs from one to the other. Haute Couture collections take longer than Ready-to-Wear. We usually start with the Haute Couture collection 6 months before the launch date as we gather resources and materials and work on the concept and designs. Production takes more than three months for 30 pieces. Our ready-to-wear pieces are usually derived from the Haute Couture line and that takes three months from sourcing A design by the team 10 Time to splurge and celebrate at the ‘Shop Bahrain’ festival Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Bahrain Shopping Festival announces dates for second edition DT News Network Manama he second edition of Bahrain Shopping Festival, ‘Shop Bahrain’, is set to be the biggest nationwide festival with a unique 30-day celebration of Bahrain’s heritage, hospitality and tourism – running from December 24, 2015 to January 23, 2016. The announcement was made yesterday during a press conference held at Al A’ali Shopping Complex, the first shopping Complex to sign up for Shop Bahrain, in the presence of the festival’s partners. Tamkeen Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa said that the objective of the festival was to stimulate the national economy and attract tourists from neighbouring Gulf countries. “Based on the success of the inaugural shopping festival, the organising committee of the festival has been working handin-hand with the partners from the public and private sector in order to ensure the success of this year’s festival,” said Shaikh Mohammed. “Last year, over 2,000 retailers took part in the festival and we witnessed BD18 million worth of shopping during the Registration for Shop Bahrain runs till November 22. Participating outlets will also receive various benefits T 22, providing retail outlets the opportunity to be a part of the Kingdom’s largest event. Participating retail outlets will also receive numerous benefits based on the selected package. Shop Bahrain expects to create a fun atmosphere through various promotions and entertainment events that will position the Kingdom as a shopping destination for many tourists. Bahrain Shopping Festival ‘Shop Bahrain’ unveiled as the festival’s new brand Officials unveiling the details of the shopping festival at a press conference yesterday six-week festival with a surge Shop Bahrain will mirror of events includes ‘VIVA Shop in tourists from across the Gulf the Kingdom’s position as & Skate’ the largest outdoor region. This year the lineup is a welcoming, accessible, skating rink housed outside Al bigger and better,” he added. family destination with an A’ali Shopping Complex and incredibly diverse range of ‘The Family Fair’ an exciting retail experiences from luxury carnival held during the New malls to traditional souks to Year’s Eve Weekend at Prince Last edition of luxury boutiques coupled Khalifa bin Salman Park in BSF saw over with unbeatable bargains and Hidd. Other highlights include the promotions. 2,000 retailers Shop Bahrain Director return of Al Riwaq’s ‘The Nest’, taking part in Nawaf Al Kooheji weighed in, showcasing local and regional the festival “This year our main focus is the talent, in addition to ‘The Taste shopper. Our aim is to create Tour’ taking place in the centre and Bahrain unforgettable experience of it all - Adliya. witnessed BD18 an Mega raffles will also offer for shoppers in Bahrain and million worth of across the region; hence we visitors and residents the developed a unique raffle opportunity to win big and shopping in six have mechanism that truly rewards amazing prizes. weeks Registration for Shop the shopper.” The second edition’s calendar Bahrain runs until November The largest event in the Kingdom Second edition from December 24 to January 23, 2016 Lineup of world-class entertainment, events and promotions From the last ediiton of BSF Bahrain delegation participates in RDF DT News Network Manama he Kingdom participated in the Resilience Development Forum (RDF): The Syrian crisis, hosted by Jordan at the Dead Sea from November 8 to 9. Bahrain was represented by a delegation led by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Affairs Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Royal Charity Organisation(RCO) Secretary General Dr Mustapha Al Sayyed. The Forum, held in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the auspices of Jordanian Premier Abdullah Ensour, shed light on the humanitarian issues in the region and the Syrian refugees T Two young Bahraini men escaped with injuries after two vehicles collided in Riffa. The injured were moved from the scene by an ambulance. The incident caused heavy traffic congestion in the area. Bahrain delegation at the forum host countries, how to support the brothers inside Syria and how to offer aids to the victims, especially children. The participating ministers and representatives of the civil society exchanged views and experiences on how to set up policies and prepare scientific response plans and programmes in order to present the best services to the victims and protect them from various hazards. The participants hailed the experience of Bahrain in assisting the victims at times of crises as His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was the first to order the construction of schools at Al Zaatari Camp on the Syrian-Jordanian borders and a school in the Jordanian Governorate of Irbid to secure the continued schooling for the Syrian children, in addition to building two housing complexes at Al Zaatari and Al Azraq camps. On the sidelines of the event, the delegation also held meetings with UNDP Administrator Helen Clark, who expressed appreciation for the Bahraini Monarch and praised the Kingdom, government and people, for their excellent initiatives in support of the humanitarian causes everywhere and for catering for the victims worldwide to alleviate their sufferings. AACO, GULF AIR HOLD FORUM ON MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN BIZ 11 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 PAGE 12 hello to future! ROOM THREE Following the excellent The Room and Room Two comes the new Room Three. The puzzles are a lot longer and more elaborate this time around and more challenging but not punishingly so. If you ever get stuck, the game still has the hint system to gently guide you alone. The game introduces some new mechanics and continues with the creepy tone of the previous games. It’s only available on iOS but will probably show up on Android later like the previous games. It will cost you $4.99. F or years, Apple TV has been like a perpetually ignored child, eclipsed by its overachieving siblings, the iPhone and iPad. Now, with the fourthgeneration Apple TV, the set-top box that’s been deemed merely as a “hobby” by its parent has finally come into its own. It has more powerful hardware, a significantly redesigned remote and an operating system that’s worthy of an Apple product in 2015. And finally, there’s a genuine app store, which turns Apple TV into a legitimate platform for entertainment and gaming in your living room. Apple’s A8 chip powers all of the set-top box goodness, and, it’s also running 2GB of RAM. That means it should be an even more powerful device than the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. You’ve got a choice between 32GB of storage for the $149 model or 64GB for the $199 model. While its nice to have a larger storage option, the 32GB model should be fine for most people, as you’ll be streaming most of your content anyway. The new Siri Remote is another story entirely. It simply feels great in your hand. The remote has a menu and play/pause button like before, but now there’s also a home button, Siri voice search button, and volume controls. There’s now a microphone built-in for voice searches on the new remote, along with an accelerometer and gyroscope for Wii-like motion controls. Say hello to tvOS, an iOS offshoot that finally brings apps and a dramatically redesigned interface to the Apple TV. It is all about bright colours and visually rich apps. When it comes to streaming video, the new Apple TV isn’t much different than the old one. Videos seem to start up a bit faster, and the Siri remote makes fastforwarding a n d rewinding much easier than before. T h e A p p l e TV also manages to be a pretty solid gaming machine! You’d never mistake it for a dedicated gaming console, to be sure, but it offers up some decent casual gaming experiences, as well as some slightly more robust offerings. The new Apple TV offers the most refined streaming interface yet, with a remote that’s a step ahead of the competition. Its voice search actually works well, and even at this early stage, there are plenty of worthwhile apps and games. If you need 4K though, look elsewhere. MI BAND PULSE Xiaomi’s much-speculated second wearable device is now official, after the Chinese company unveiled the Mi Band Pulse. Beyond tracking your steps and sleep, alarms and some notifications, the Mi Band Pulse includes a heart rate tracker, as previously speculated. That addition — the device uses PPG to measure your heart rate — has made it slightly larger than its predecessor. Most importantly, the device has retained a low price tag, that’s around $15. Xiaomi’s website confirms it will work with both Android and iOS from the get-go. Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic -– Arthur C. Clarke (Author) A pple has revealed the release date for its upcoming iPad Pro, and it’s sooner than you might think. The 12.9-inch tablet will be available to order online from Wednesday, the company has announced, with stock available in stores later this week. It will be available in over 40 countries including the US, UK, Japan, and China. The tablet is Apple’s most powerful yet, but also its most expensive. Prices start at $799 for a 32 GB Wi-Fi model, rising to $1,079 for an LTEcapable version with 128 GB of storage. November 11 was rumoured as the chosen release date for the iPad Pro back in October, with today’s news confirming that the Apple Pencil and the iPad Smart Keyboard will also go on sale at the same time. The former — a stylus designed for the tablet — will cost $99, while the latter will weigh in at $169. Y ou will soon be able to watch your favourite Activision Blizzard video game characters in TV shows and movies. Activision, the company behind hits such as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, on Friday took the wraps off Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and TV production studio that will create original content based on its library of popular game titles. The studio’s first effort will be Skylanders Academy, an animated TV series based on the toys-tolife video game series Skylanders. Also in the works is a series of feature films based on Call of Duty, the popular military shooter franchise that has sold more than 175 million copies. 12 TECH TALK Manama n October 2015, the Arab Air Carriers’ Organisation (AACO) held the Business Technology Forum, which was hosted by Gulf Air in Manama. Held under the theme of ‘Empowerment through Mobile Technology’ the forum gathered over 80 delegates from AACO member airlines and technology providers and was opened by the airline’s A/ Chief Executive Officer, Maher Salman Al Musallam, who welcomed the participants and media attendees. Speaking on the importance of technology in aviation Al Musallam said, “We are gathering technology experts to discuss how mobile technology can empower airlines, airports and passengers delivering positive impact on the passenger travel experience and the aviation industry as a whole. This is an event of great importance for airlines and members of the aviation industry and I look forward to seeing much positive discussion as a result.” The forum highlighted the increasing number of customers fulfilling their travel Tuesday, November 10, 2015 I Manama IVA Bahrain is offering its prepaid and postpaid customers a chance to win a brand new Nissan Patrol and a range of exciting prizes by rewarding them for the international calls made using the telecom operator’s state-of-the-art network. All they have to do is make international calls to their families or friends for 20 V Dr. Jassim Haji and other officials at the forum requirements through smart, this year’s forum provided member airlines with a mobile devices. As mobile passenger services comprehensive overview of are an increasingly visible, the current use and future major differentiator between prospects of mobile technology airlines, the technology from a business development providers and consultants in perspective, giving insights on minutes or more per week and win weekly mega prizes ranging from cash, gold and a new Nissan Patrol car. To avail this unique offer, VIVA customers will need to opt in for free by dialing *98995# and start accumulating their total consumption of 20 minutes of international calls to any destination between Sunday – Saturday every week. This will enable customers to enter the weekly draw and check how many points they have accumulated by dialing *98677#. VIVA customers can continue to benefit from this exclusive offer, which will run over a span of four weeks till December 5. For more information, call 124, or visit www.viva.com. bh. the capabilities and possible integration of this technology in support of commercial goals. Gulf Air Director Information Technology Dr. Jassim Haji, said, “Today, mobile devices play a major role in our daily lives. It is astounding to think now that today’s average mobile has more processing power than PCs in 1960s, and that over half of personal internet time is Manama IVA Bahrain is launching a special Business Broadband promotion offering the Broadband 25 Plan with no upfront, a free LTE router or LTE MiFi device, a free fixedline and up to 100GB, catering to the growing need of today’s businesses. VIVA Business customers can enjoy this value-adding promotion on the Kingdom’s widest and fastest 4G network with no upfront payment or registration fee. VIVA will run this promotion over a span of two weeks starting November 10 till November 24. For more information, contact VIVA Business Call Centre on 34128128 or visit www.viva.com.bh/ business Manama itee is one of the latest apps, and a kind of ultimate digital invitation card for the most happening events in Bahrain. The app helps people explore and research nearby events in real time, from a wide range of categories. It is a one-stop shop to create, showcase, promote and sell tickets for events. Vitee is all about tailoring the experience for its users. From the moment a user signs up, the app notes down their interests (whether it’s art, music or entertainment) and consecutively recommends V V spent through mobile devices. There is no escape from this overwhelming trend of mobile usage and the resulting awareness that passenger journeys can be made easier and more personalised by offering mobile services.” The forum included a halfday of open sessions where a number of technology providers and consultants, in addition to IATA, presented trends and views on the use of mobile technology in travel. Additionally, closed sessions were held between each provider and AACO member airlines in which, providers highlighted their specific mobile device products/ solutions. AACO Secretary General, Abdul Wahab Teffaha thanked Gulf Air for inviting AACO Business Technology Forum to Bahrain and for their hospitality and great organization. This has helped in ensuring that the forum met its objective of bringing more awareness to airlines on the current and future uses of mobile technology to provide an even better service to the customers, he added. event promoters to follow based on the selection. This customisability is reflected throughout the app, putting users in complete control of the content they receive. This approach has never been done before in event discovery and it works great since most users are already familiar with the mechanics of social network. TECH TALK Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Manama atelco, the Kingdom’s leading communications & ICT solutions provider, has signed a membership agreement with BTECH (Bahrain Technology Companies Society) to support their efforts in the ICT sector. BTECH was established in 2012 to support the Kingdom’s vision to improve economic efficiency by developing ICT companies and helping them to excel. Batelco likewise realises the importance of ICT on the economy and accordingly supports a number of technology events and organisations annually and also continuously enhances its business portfolio to ensure the latest ICT solutions are available for its customers. Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna Al Hashemi, who recently met BTECH Chairman Ubaydli Ubaydli, said Batelco was very pleased to take membership with BTECH. “Both organisations are fully committed to fostering the growth of ICT organisations in the Kingdom. The development and growth of ICT plays a crucial role in Bahrain’s economic growth and helps 13 B (From left) Batelco Corporate Affairs Senior Manager Osama Alsaad, Al Hashemi, Ubaydli and Fakhroo IT Services WLL (FITS), General Manager Tareq Fakhroo to maintain the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for business.” Ubaydli thanked Al Hashemi and Batelco for the support to BTECH saying that he was delighted to have Batelco on board as a member of the society. “Telecommunications companies always play a major role in all modern societies and Batelco has a tradition of being a pioneer in the Kingdom’s communications history and in promoting community initiatives,” he said. Ubaydli continued, “As one of the principal wealthcreating entities of our society, Batelco took the responsibility to be one of the leaders to play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s social and economic development, and in contributing to progress and prosperity in every sphere.” “We in BTECH believe Batelco will have a qualitative positive impact on Bahrain’s future activities, especially those related to corporate social responsibilities. This creates sustained and ideally ever-increasing growth for the BTECH plans as well as projects, products and services, all the while ‘serving’ the ICT market. This will help BTECH achieve its goals through an innovative approach,” Ubaydli added. T he gaming industry has certainly come a long way from the old days of letting us gamers try their games playing something called a demo, short for demonstration. Today all the demonstration we get are either gameplay trailers on YouTube or the modern demo called the Open Beta. It is rather important to ‘try before you buy’ when it comes to videogames. I speak from experience that several times I have bought a game that turns out it was not worth the cash at all! 10 or so years ago developers had released demos of their games be it on CDs you get with a magazine or promotion or in more recent times downloading demos from official websites. I remember playing demos on PlayStation 1, downloading demos on PlayStation 3 from the PSN store back in 2008. On PC I would go to any website that offered demos of games, download and play. Zain Bahrain participates in second Startup Bootcamp Manama ain Bahrain, the most innovative telecom operator in the Kingdom, continues to support the Startup Bootcamp in its second edition. The event, organised by Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, goes in line with Zain Bahrain’s strategy to empower youth and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. The five-phased programme that focused mainly on the ICT industry, aims to transform startup ideas into real operating businesses. Zain Bahrain participated during the mentoring stage, which brings in industry experts to share their knowledge and expertise with candidates. With the strong commitment towards Z Rakan Gharaibeh from Zain Bahrain during the session the advancement of the Kingdom, Zain Bahrain brought in experts such as Professional Trainer and Coach Frederic Patricelli, who delivered mentoring sessions on Lateral Thinking and Telecommunications for Non- technical People, Learning and Development Specialist at Zain Bahrain Daniel Kerreh, who discussed Customer Retention, Enterprise Products and Services Expert at Zain Bahrain Rakan Gharaibeh, who spoke about monetising the internet, and Marketing Communication Specialist Lamees Al Mirza who highlighted on the topic of Brand Experience. “Education, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship have always been a main focus in Zain Bahrain’s strategic approach, and so we have always committed to and continue to commit to taking part in such initiatives and programmes where we can leverage on our technical expertise, exchange knowledge and build strong partnerships,” commented Corporate Communications Manager at Zain Bahrain Samya Hussein. A demo is a way of feeling the game, playing it, trying it out, many have I played that I deemed worthy of my money and went out and purchased it. Some big companies like Ubisoft accuse gamers of piracy, well what do you expect when you release a half-xxxed game and expect everyone to buy it, and certainly people will resort to torrents/piracy, who would want to pay for a broken product. Nowadays demos come in either the form of a nonplayable demo which are videos online showcasing the game or an ‘open beta’ which is a testing platform for the game to be played by consumers trying it out, though not an actual demo, it is basically a scenario in which a person will participate in, playing the game for the duration of the open beta determined by the developer, over this course participants will have reported bugs, glitches and experiences. Here is my gripe with open betas, not everyone has super doper internet, also open betas are restricted to online games ONLY, what about single player, there is a vast amount of SP games without proper demos, you will have to pay 30 to 40 dinars and hope that the game is good and worth it. I suggest that anyone willing to buy a game and is wary of the money to research the game and read USER reviews not reviews from magazines only as sometimes they can be dodgy! Watch videos on YouTube and judge for yourself. 14 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 : Diwali eve celebrations Rishi Kapoor @chintskap nnot cope with all of begin! Parties galore. Ca them though Geneva Rolex watch worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” has sold at auction in Geneva for 365,000 Swiss francs ($363,000, 335,000 euros), the auction house Philipps said yesterday. The estimated price for the stainless steel watch, made in 1972, was between 150,00250,00 Swiss francs. The buyer’s name was not disclosed. In the film, the watch is used to create a magnetic field which deflects bullets fired at the MI6 agent. At another point, Bond uses this magnetic force to undress a woman. A Los Angeles eadpool - the highly anticipated, Ryan Reynolds starring film – was already slated to be very different to the regular superhero flicks. According to director Tim Miller, the character’s sexuality won’t be changed from that in the comics with Deadpool continuing to be pansexual, marking the first time a pansexual superhero will lead a blockbuster Hollywood film. In an interview will Collider, Milller said when asked about the red-ninja’s sexuality, “Pansexual! I want that quoted. Pansexual Deadpool.” Reynolds added, “There is some sexuality in this movie for sure. You kinda think you have moments when you’re shooting where you think, “This is, uh, a little excessive. This is a comic book movie. Are we gonna get away with this?” But so far so good.” D Los Angeles he Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Noomi Rapace is in talks to star in the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, according to Variety. The actress, who bears a slight resemblance to Winehouse and has also featured in Prometheus and The Drop, has another musical biopic in the works, in which she will play opera singer Maria Callas. The biopic will follow the documentary Amy about the late singer, which is currently in cinemas. T Dakota and Jesse Johnson at the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2015 red carpet on Sunday Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Lawrence recently penned an essay on the gender pay gap for Lena Dunham’s newsletter Lenny, after the Sony cyber attack leaked emails revealing that her male co-stars were paid more than her on American Hustle. “I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likeable!” she wrote. Emma Thompson Patricia Arquette “I don’t think there’s any appreciable improvement and I think that, for women, the question of how they are supposed to look is worse than it was even when I was young. So no, I am not impressed, at all.” Radio Times, July 2015 “To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s rights. It’s time to have wage equality once and for all, and equal rights for women in the United States of America.” Best Supporting Actress acceptance speech at the Oscars, March 2015 Naomi Watts “Jane Campion is right to say that there’s an inherent sexism in the film industry. But there’s also a lack of women putting themselves forward. Women shouldn’t be compared to men as female directors and actors have a different voice, different stories. It’s not helpful to be compared to men,” she said follow director Jane Campion’s remarks on women in the movie industry, at the Cannes F i l m Festival in 2014 Cate Blanchett “Thank you to the audiences who went to see Blue Jasmine. And perhaps to those of us in the industry still foolishly clinging to the idea female films with women at the centre are niche experiences. They are not. Audiences want to see them and, in fact, they earn money. The world is round people.” - Best Actress acceptance speech at the Oscars, March 2014 15 Helen Mirren “It’s totally outrageous. It’s ridiculous. And it was ever thus. We all watched James Bond as he got more and more geriatric and his girlfriends got younger and younger. It’s so annoying.” - The Wrap’s Power Breakfast, June 2015 (Source: The Independent) 16 Tuesday, November 10 , 2015 His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed King Abdulla II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who arrived yesterday, on a fraternal visit to Bahrain. HM the King’s sons also welcomed the Jordanian monarch The High Organising Committee of the National Day and His Majesty’s Accession Day festivals held its second coordination committee at the headquarters of the Capital Governorate in Gudaibiya. Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa chaired the meeting, attended by Capital Trustees director-general Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Deputy Governor Hassan Abdulla Al Madani and members of the organising committee. The festival will be held on December 17 HM King’s A directors of Nasser Centre for Rehabilitation and Vocational Training received CEO of Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill company (GARMC of cooperation Al Ahlia Insurance Co, represented by its General Manager Fadi Al Khatib, signed a deal with Nexus Financial Services, represented by its General Manager Emanuel Lantzos. The new deal will allow Al Ahlia to further distribute its distinct insurance services through Nexus in the local market in Bahrain The Golden Tulip Bahrain Hotel received and hosted the People’s Friendship University of Russia De for over a week Year 11 Geography students of St Christopher’s School went on a field trip to popular tourist sites in Bahrain, including Al Jazayer Beach, Lost Paradise of Dilmun, Al Areen Wildlife Park, the Royal Golf Club, and the Bab AlBahrain Souq Tuesday, November 10, 2015 HM King’s Advisor for Media Affairs, Nabeel Alhamer, received chairman and members of the board of directors of Bahrain-Egypt Friendship Society, led by MP Adel Abdulrahman Al Assoumi Mill company (GARMCO), John Lucas, and discussed aspects University of Russia Delegation 17 Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa deputised his advisor Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa to attend a ceremony marking the silver jubilee of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Russia. Russian Ambassador to Bahrain Vagif Garaev hosted the reception party at the Sheraton Hotel in the presence of senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps Bahrain Statistical Society (BSS) celebrated World Statistics Day on Saturday at Abdulla Naas Hall in Applied Science University, East Al-Ekir The Domain Hotel & Spa conducted a Free Medical Check-up on Wednesday for its staff and management New Millennium SchoolDPS congratulated the winners of “My Dream House” Art Contest conducted by Gallure Ideas & Insights W.L.L. on October 17 at Exhibition Centre. Vallari Pathak (Grade IX) won prize in the 8-12 age category. Gauravi Kalihari (Grade III) and Parthi Jain (Grade III) won prizes in the 5-8 age category. The winners were awarded certificates and cash prizes The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) is hosting three of Britain’s war heroes in Bahrain over the Remembrance Day Ansar Gallery conducted its 6th Anniversary Mega Car Raffle Draw with 30 Valuable Gifts and over 20 surprise gifts on November 5 under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce. Two lucky customers won the two Mitsubishi Outlander Cars: Sohel (Coupon No. 1751715) and Marankandyil Ali (Coupon No. 1264489 ) Tuesday, November 10, 2015 18 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelligent 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 yourself in this space soon! 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! Today’s questions 1. Guess the film 2. Name of the lead actor 3. What bites the lead character when he enters a lab? Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as ‘Caption Contest’ BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT If a cat crosses you when you’re going somewhere. What does it mean???? It means that the cat is also going somewhere!!! You got it right! Film: The Mummy Send your entries to [email protected] or on Lead actors: Brendan our Facebook page News of Bahrain with Fraser, Rachel Weisz your profile picture. If you are the first Female lead’s profession: to come up with the right answers, your Librarian picture will appear in these columns. Khoula Ali HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! Ooo.. I am about to fall! “My grandfather lived for 96 years. He never used glasses.” Man: Ya.. I know.. A few people drink directly from bottle. Ameen Ahsan YOUR STAR TODAY ARIES 20th March - 20th April It is apparent that something underhanded and unethical is occurring at your job today. Co-workers could be trying to manipulate situations and take advantage of proprietary information to use to their own benefit. Be careful to steer clear of office politics. LEO 20th July - 20th Aug Trust your instincts regarding anyone you meet today. There are unethical people about, and one of them is likely to enter your circle today. Entering into legal contracts and partnerships of any kind - whether for business or pleasure - is absolutely out of the question today. SAGITTARIUS 20th Nov - 20th Dec Don’t take your bank or portfolio statement at face value today as financial errors are likely. It could be that someone wants you to see things according to his view of things, which may not be based on the facts. Check and double-check any important figures that cross your desk. TAURUS 20th April - 20th May Do not trust anyone today, not even those you consider friends. There are indications of deception all around you, especially at the workplace. Someone may be keeping something from you, or even manipulating information to their own advantage. Be sure to check out the facts of any situation. VIRGO 20th Aug - 20th Sept If you wake up this morning and feel glued to the bed, then perhaps that’s where you should spend the day today. You have been working hard and long these past few weeks. This is a day for rest and relaxation. The office will survive just fine without you. Call in sick, then disconnect your phone. CAPRICORN 20th Dec - 20th Jan You are not likely to feel particularly social today. You would be happiest at home with a good book, a good meal, and no communication from the outside world. Alas, such solitude is not always possible. Make it an early night tonight and you’ll likely awake tomorrow with a renewed attitude. GEMINI 20th May - 20th June Don’t trust anything related to money or contracts today. This is not a good day to enter into any kind of contract. The atmosphere is such that there is a lot of miscommunication and misunderstanding in the air. You may think that you understand what you are signing, but you likely do not. LIBRA 20th Sep - 20th Oct Pay attention today. There is likely some unethical behaviour occurring at work, and it triggers in you some long-buried anger. You will likely have difficulty keeping your emotions in check. However, you must. Honest communication is the only way you can get through this day. AQUARIUS 20th Jan - 20th Feb All is not quiet on the home front today. There is tension and nervousness in the air, and you can’t shake the feeling that someone is lying to you. You are a peacemaker by nature, so your first inclination is to try and suppress your suspicions. In this instance, your instinct is correct. CANCER 20th June - 20th July This is not the day for contracts of legal work of any kind. You may think you understand everything about the document, but likely you will not. That’s because the atmosphere is ripe for misinformation and misunderstanding. The legal documents can wait for another day. SCORPIO 20th Oct - 20th Nov Double-check any information that comes your way today. There is deception and discontent in the air, which is an unfortunate combination under any circumstances. Before you judge, research. Gossip is likely to be flying around the office, duck often and run for cover when necessary. PISCES 20th Feb - 20th Mar Today you may feel overwhelmed by memories of a particular incident that was especially traumatic. No one is more surprised than you by your reaction. You felt sure you had addressed this issue and put it all behind you. Apparently, there is still work to be done. 19 Tuesday, November 10 , 2015 CROSSWORD Across 1- Humorist Bombeck; 5- Capital on the Atlantic; 10Entr’___; 14- Chits; 15- Light ___; 16- Person of action; 17In spite of; 20- Work boot feature; 21- Indicates a direction; 22- Shelter; 23- They’re fired; 24- Angora fleece; 28- Long luxuriant hair; 29- Actress Arthur; 32- Continental identity of a Chinese person; 33- 27th president of the U.S; 34Cauterize; 35- Direct; 38- Evens the score; 39- Stringed instrument; 40- Poker Flat chronicler; 41- Airline to Oslo; 42- Hoar; 43- Capital of United Kingdom; 44- Explosive weapon; 45- DC bigwig; 46- Relax; 49- Upper part of the intestines; 54- Make a trade?; 56- Spitting sound; 57Varnish resin; 58- Put a lid ___!; 59- Spanish muralist; 60Celtic priest; 61- Mission control gp. Yesterday’s solution Down 1- Half of zwei; 2- Dig like a pig; 3- Silent; 4- Even ___ speak...; 5- Hunting cat; 6- ... who lived in ___; 7- Not acid; 8- Small island; 9- Quilting; 10- ___ Ababa; 11- Quarter, e.g.; 12- Camp sight; 13- Energy units; 18- “Fighting” Big Ten team; 19- Zero; 23- Faux pas; 24- Poles for sails; 25- Port of old Rome; 26- Takes on; 27- Small batteries; 28- Dull finish; 29- Facial hair; 30- Keep an ___ the ground; 31- “As You Like It” forest; 33- Pollex; 34- Stately aquatic bird; 36- Saw fleetingly; 37- Girl in a Beach Boys song; 42- Womanizer; 43- Soviet leader Brezhnev; 44- Suit; 45- Finnish name of Finland; 46- Actor Omar; 47- Commedia dell’___; 48- Tart; 49- Mon ___!; 50- North Carolina university; 51- 1492 vessel; 52- Israeli guns; 53- Intro to physics?; 55- Camera type, briefly LIFE IS LIKE THAT ONLY DILBERT R BEETLE BAILEY S U D O KU R How to play: Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Yesterday’s solution HENRY R 20 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 HOW TO REACH US “Out & About’, a ready reckoner for the events taking place on the island, is published from Friday to Tuesday. To be included, please use one of the following : outandabout@ dt.bh, whatsapp group ‘Bahrain Events” 39817819 or call 38444688. MUSICAL SOIREE DEDICATED TO JORCHESTRA’S SOLOISTS Date : Today Venue: Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (Knowledge Forum) On November 10th at 7.30 PM, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University will host a musical soiree dedicated to Jorchestra’s soloists. The piano player Ms. Rania Ejeilat will introduce the musicians and the program will delight the audience with music by Tchaikovsky, Stamitz, Aram Khachaturian, Astor Piazzolla and Albinoni among others famous composers. For the friends of Jorchestra , it will be a unique occasion to know more about the orchestra’s musicians and their talent… AMERICAN FESTIVAL Date: Ongoing till 13 November Venue: Movenpick Hotel A wild west themed festival that kicked off at the Movenpick hotel on October 23 will continue till November 13. The Annual American Festival that will feature bonfires, a barbecue, cowboys, live entertainment and many more surprises will be held in the outdoor garden of the hotel. MATTHEW DEKAY Date: 13 November at 9pm Venue: Elements & Pool Lounge, Intercontinental Regency Bahrain Soundscapes returns with a massive debut! Matthew Dekay, one of the most beautiful, intimate and exclusive musicians whose label All Day I Dream Out& abOut is responsible for pushing some of today’s most melodic, dreamy and soulful electronic music! Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on our dance floor! Date: 26 November from 6.30pm Venue: Navcent Roundabout As a part of this year’s Thanksgiving Events, MWR Bahrain invites you to join the Turkey Trot 5K run on 26 November starting from the Navcent Roundabout. Families can join the holiday activities. your Calendar DIWALI: INDIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Date : 11 to 13 November Venue: The Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Feast like a Maharajah in Nirvana and celebrate the festival of lights in style. Chef Mahipal and his culinary team have tailored a festive menu that will transport your palate to new heavens. CHUCKLE CLUB- NOVEMBER 2015 Date & Venue: 12 November at the British Club and 13 November at Regency Intercontinental The Chuckle Club will be back with the laughs this November, bringing another exciting line-up of hugely talented international comic imports to Bahrain on Thursday 12th at The British Club and Friday 13th at Regency Intercontinental. ANNUAL SHAHRAZAD CHARITY SALE BAZAAR Date: 20-21 November from 9am to 7pm Venue: Shahrazad Hall, Budaiya Road The 9th Annual Charity Sale Bazaar takes place in Shahrazad Hall (Behind Zait Al Zaytoon/ Little Chef Restaurant –Budaiya Road) on 20-21 November 2015 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Clothes, books, furniture, toys, kitchen items, electronics, plants, games, Art Work, antiques, etc will be on sale. All proceeds from the sale of donated items will go toward supporting children with Cancer under the “Smile” initiatives organized by Future Society For Youth and other charitable causes. Leal and International Chef Aaron Maree. INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES FAIR Date: 15 November at 8pm Venue: Trader Vic’s at Ritz Carlton Hotel Continuing a season of popular dance performances on their outdoor restaurant terrace, Trader Vic’s Bahrain presents a week of dramatic and dynamic Spanish dance performances to dazzle evening diners. A Spanish Menu will also be available in the form of a three course set menu, for BD 16.0++. Date: Friday 13 November, 8am to 5pm Venue: Shaikh Isa auditorium, Indian School Ayudh Bahrain will be hosting an Arts & Sports Competition on Friday 13th Nov 2015 from 8am till 6pm to mark Children`s Day at Shaikh Isa auditorium, Indian School. Date : 14 November, 6pm to 9pm Venue: Hotel Crown Plaza, Bahrain Looking to study a Bachelor Degree, Master Degree or an English Program abroad? Meet the Admissions & Recruitment representatives of international universities that have come all the way from US, UK, Australia, Spain & Italy to meet you. Attendance is free of charge. Register online, it only takes a few seconds. Check “Tickets Available” section. Date: 14 November at 6.30pm Venue: Awali Ballroom, Sheraton Bahrain Organized by Macadam W.L.L. in partnership with Creative Eye and The Butterfly Effect Co, the winners of the GCC’S Best Food Photographer award will be crowned by Chief editor of Jamie Magazine, Mr. Andy Harris on 14 November at 6.30pm in a flashy gala ceremony at the Awali Ballroom, Sheraton, Bahrain. The entries were judged by a panel of four eminent personalities in the region, photographers Amelia Johnson and Phil Weymouth, Creative Director of FACT Magazine, Paula EBRAHIM K. KANOO DRAG AND DRIFT NIGHTS Date: Ongoing till 20 November from 6pm onwards Venue: Bahrain International Circuit BIC now offers you the chance to try out its new innovative experience “Ebrahim K. Kanoo Drag Nights”. Take your very own car or motorbike out onto the circuit’s National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)- affiliated drag strip, and experience the thrill. Each evening will feature on-the-track action from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. ART RECYCLING WORKSHOP ARTS & SPORTS COMPETITION-2015 GCC FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2015 TURKEY TROT 5 K Run Mark your calendar Mark SPANISH WEEK MNS-B PARENT INFORMATION EVENING Date : 16 November at 4.30pm to 7.45pm Venue: Multinational school, Bahrain The Multinational School Bahrain invites all MNS-B parents to attend their parent information evening, at the Westin Hotel - Bahrain City Centre on the 16th November 2015. Presentation will be in the Main Hall. Week on the 19th – 21st November 2015, featuring the well-known Lebanese Chef Joe Barza. Chef Joe is a veteran of both Arabic and International Cooking Styles, wellknown throughout the Middle East for his presence on various TV Shows along with multiple culinary awards and representing Lebanon across the globe in numerous culinary events, competitions & forums. HEALING JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS Date: 20 & 21 November at 10.30am Venue: Elite Grande Hotel, Manama Julie Lomas holds a 2-day workshop on 20 & 21 November teaching holistic therapies. This workshop is about the functioning of the chakra system working with your Heart, (Physical and Etheric ), throat and third eye, bringing them into balance , wellbeing and healing to the body. THANKSGIVING DAY Date: 16 November from 9am Venue: AWA Bahrain American Women’s Association hosts Thanksgiving day on 16 November, starting from 9am with coffee and conversation . general meeting, fashion show, lucky draw and a delicious Thanksgiving Day Lunch. ( TD Luncheon tickets have been sold out) LEBANESE GASTRONOMIC WEEK Date: 19 to 21 Novembeer 10am to 12pm Venue: Sofitel Bahrain Sofitel Bahrain will be hosting its first ever Lebanese Gastronomy JOPAY LIVE PERFORMANCE Date: 26 & 27 November Venue: Hub Restaurant Lounge and Kabayanz Sensational Filipino singer celebrity Jopay performs live on 26 November at the Hub restaurant lounge and on 27 November at the Kabayanz. Date: 21 November, 11am to 1pm Venue: Bahrain National Museum Think, imagine, discover and learn through a variety of new generation art practices. Art practices using modelling compounds that encompass learning techniques by recycling material to create your favorite figures from the Kalila and Dimna stories. Registration is on till Wednesday November 18, and is open to children ages 5-12 years old. GULF NIGHT OUT W/ AL RAYASH Date: Ongoing till 24 November Venue: The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain The Gulf Hotel’s exclusive poolside event, Gulf Night Out, is back! Great Buffet Festival, Live Entertainment and many surprises. Come and have a great night of fun, music, games and of course, the fabulous buffet that we are famous for! BAHRAIN LADIES TENNIS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Date : Ongoing till 30 November Venue: Bahrain Tennis Federation Organised by Bahrain Tennis Federation BTF, Bahrain ladies tennis open championship 2015 takes place from November 6 to 30 at the Bahrain Tennis Federation premises. All ladies tennis players can grab this opportunity. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 www.newsofbahrain.com 21 : Bahrain best classifieds PROPERTIES Looking for Machine C&C Operator, Electronic Technician. Sponsorship available, good package Contact: 33700798, W h a t s a p p : 0097339463382, Email: ali.makki10@ hotmail.com SERVICE Air & Sea cargo, customs clearance & courier. Email: intercityex@ gmail.com Tel: 17281424, 33188200 Cleaning Services: Carpet & sofa shampoo, plumbing & Electrical jobs. 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And defeat -- it motivates strong people, first and foremost strong people 22 There are signs from the latest 3D seismic studies that oil may well be very close to being found now in Lake Chad after very many years of trials -Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Director Ibe Kachikwu -Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Top technology drives ASRY to new heights ABS approval for Tailshaft repairs DT News Network Manama SRY, the leading ship and rig repair yard in the Arabian Gulf, has received certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for their repair by cladding and welding of tailshafts. The certification ensures A ASRY’s tailshaft repairs are carried out in accordance with the exacting standards and rules of ABS, which is one of the leading global classification societies for ensuring the highest quality in marinerelated facilities. ASRY Health, Safety, Security, Environment and The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has certified ASRY for welding and cladding repairs of tailshafts - one of the first ME yards to receive the certification GIB opens Abu Dhabi branch DT News Network Manama ulf International Bank (GIB) held an official reception at Jumeirah Etihad Towers to mark the inauguration of its wholesale banking branch in Abu Dhabi. Commenting on the opening, GIB CEO Dr. Yahya Alyahya said, “The dynamism and pace of progress of the UAE market is exceptional and we are delighted to augment our presence here.” G Officials during a photocall Present at the event were executive management of the bank, officials from the UAE Government and business affiliates. GIB has had a representative office in Abu Dhabi since 1990 and the Emirate has played a pivotal role in the bank’s growth and evolution. GIB is owned by the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund owns 97.2 per cent of GIB. The approval was based on a June 2015 survey Quality Senior Manager Adel approval is a strong Boutari commented after endorsement of our ability to receiving the certification,“This repair and rebuild tailshafts, German biz meeting tomorrow which is a top priority for ship owners. ASRY is one of the pioneers in the Middle East to acquire the technology and expertise required to attain this certification.” ABS carried out a survey of the ASRY facilities and associated quality procedures in June 2015, and approved the yard for this certification from the results of that survey. This latest endorsement from a leading member of the international quality assurance community is in line with the yard’s ongoing philosophy that operational excellence is the key to customer satisfaction, which is the yard’s highest priority. Moody’s downgrades Toshiba’s rating Tokyo oody’s downgraded the credit rating of embattled electronics giant Toshiba yesterday days after the conglomerate announced deep mid-year operating losses late last week. The agency slashed the Japanese company’s rating from Baa2 to Baa3 and also changed Toshiba’s outlook from stable to negative. “The rating action was prompted by Toshiba’s announcement of its (first six months) results, which indicated that profitability and cash flow generation have both declined materially,” Masako Kuwahara, a senior analyst, said in a statement. The downgrade came after Toshiba on Saturday announced a whopping operating loss of 90 billion yen. M SME Majlis to spur growth in the private sector: BCCI DT News Network Manama reating a new conduit between large corporates and institutions and the SME’s, SME Majlis (B2B - Meet The Big Boys) will be held at the BCCI headquarters in Sanabis on December 6. The move, according to BCCI will help stimulate the growth for the private sector, showcase potential and create business opportunities for small entrepreneurs in the Kingdom. The event will be held under the patronage of Khalid Almoayed, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), with the support of the SME Committee, chaired by Mohammed Farouk Almoayyed. Meetings will be held between 9.30am and 2.00pm, followed by lunch. Commenting on the event, Almoayyed said, “Local SME’s have always been a pillar to Bahrain’s economy, while their products and services have continuously C Al Shemeri DT New Network Manama ahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) announced hosting a German business delegation representing the Transport and Logistics sectors tomorrow at 9:30am in Al Majlis Hall of Bait Al Tijjar. Board member and head of the Transports and Logistics sector committee of BCCI Abdulhakeem Al Shemeri extended an invitation to the BCCI members. Commenting on the meet, Al Shemeri said, “We are keen on enhancing business relations with Germany, and taking the trade volume to a new height.” B From left, Hamed Fakhro, Vice chairman, BCCI SME Committee, Ahmed Aldailami, Member, BCCI SME Committee and Farouk Almoayyed, Chairman, BCCI SME Committee been adding value to larger SME’s beforehand so that they institutions, whether in the get to meet an SME, which is of areas of enhancing efficiency, interest to their organization. Each appointment-based reducing costs or introducing new innovative methodologies meeting will be 15 minutes long to benefit larger private and and this would be the perfect public sector establishments. opportunity for the SME to This event will help these pitch their product or service SME’s to further benefit from and engage the corporate having the endorsement of a company to realise their dream. This will not only give prominent institution.” Each corporate will be corporates a chance to evaluate assigned its own ‘Majlis’- (an new innovations in a single Arabic style seating area for day, but will create a platform social gatherings) in a semi- for SME’s to grow in the formal arrangement, wherein right direction. For both their the SME’s and the larger benefits and the overall benefit corporate can discuss various of the nation. Not to mention, business possibilities. The the perfect PR opportunity for corporates invited to the event corporates who thrive on social will approve the categories of responsibility. BUSINESS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 23 Sheetrock wall solutions now in GCC Dammam SG Boral Middle East, manufacturer for innovative finishing building materials, yesterday announced the availability of its Sheetrock brand plasterboard and wall solutions in the GCC and broader Middle East. U The products, according to the company, are manufactured at the company’s state-of-theart production plant in Salalah Oman, which was inaugurated in April 2015, Commenting, Fares Saghbini, Managing Director at USG Boral Middle East, said, “We are delighted to bring our manufacturing facility and premium products closer to our customers without asking them to sacrifice on quality, dependability and, most importantly, the safety standards upon which Sheetrock’s reputation has been built. We are bringing a product line with a track record of over 90 years to the Gulf region and are proud to be supporting our customers in the delivery of the iconic and groundbreaking buildings and projects that the GCC has become known for.” Developed in the United States more than 90 years ago, Sheetrock composed of a gypsum core encased in 100 per cent recycled paper on front and backside also supporting sustainable development. Takaud, Warba announce deal Back-office investment solutions COUNTRY/CURRENCIES SOUTH AFRICAN RAND US DOLLARS CANADIAN DOLLAR PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL INDIAN RUPEE BANGLADESH TAKA CHINESE YUAN HONG KONG DOLLAR INDONESIAN RUPIAH JAPANESE YEN KOREAN WON SRI LANKAN RUPEE MALAYSIAN RINGGIT NEPALESE RUPEE PHILIPPINE PESO PAKISTAN RUPEE SINGAPORE DOLLAR THAI BAHT AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR EURO SWISS FRANC CZECH KORUNE BRITISH POUND TURKISH LIRA SAUDI RIYAL UAE DIRHAMS QATAR RIYAL KUWAITI DINAR OMANI RIYAL EGYPTIAN POUND JORDANIAN DINAR LEBANESE POUND MOROCCAN DIRHAMS SYRIAN POUND YEMENI RIYAL BUY SELL 40.3226 2.6667 3.5907 7.6923 176.9912 209.1175 17.1527 21.5146 39231.071 334.4482 3470.1739 398.5509 12.0482 322.7347 127.7139 283.4499 3.8197 95.9693 3.8329 4.1408 2.5132 2.736 94.3396 1.7835 7.845 10 9.7561 9.6899 0.8117 1.0299 21.097 1.885 4223.508 26.2467 952.381 911.9095 34.965 2.6469 3.4223 7.6923 168.9189 197.5504 16.2338 20.0481 33344.4481 310.559 2644.3134 340.2414 11.1111 263.2604 120.048 264.6931 3.6846 92.6784 3.643 3.9761 2.4143 2.5947 46.2963 1.7197 7.1942 9.9315 9.7182 9.6256 0.8019 1.02 19.8413 1.8619 3812.8646 23.753 574.7126 541.5358 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN 0.3770 0.5700 0.3757 0.3100 KUWAIT 0.2855 34.7168 0.2845 0.2348 OMAN 0.3849 0.3862 0.3836 0.3165 QATAR 3.6420 3.6547 3.6293 2.9951 UAE 3.6730 3.6859 3.6602 3.0206 SAUDI 3.7500 3.7631 3.7369 3.0839 BAHRAIN Kuwait akaud yesterday announced the signings of a memorandum of understanding with Warba, whereby the Kuwait-based insurance provider will utilise Takaud’s back-office investment solutions to expand attractiveness of its wide range of life insurance offerings to clients. Takaud’s Vice Chairman Mazen Hawwa and Warba’s CEO Anwar Al Sabej signed the deal during a special signing ceremony held at the Warba Head Office in Kuwait. Commenting on the deal, Hawwa said, “This partnership with Takaud will offer Warba’s clients a new experience of sophisticated, managed investment products that are positioned to create more value by way of access to Takaud’s expertly chosen T Officials shake hands after signing the deal Warba Insurance is one and managed selection of mutual funds and investment of Kuwait’s largest insurance solutions provider and insurance strategies.” Anwar Al Sabej, CEO of underwriters. Takaud offers a Warba Insurance said, “The wide range of savings, investment collaboration between our two and pension solutions to companies allows us to add value individuals (both citizens and to our wide range of financial residents) and corporate clients across the Mena region. and insurance services.” Fares Saghbini OECD cuts global growth forecast Paris he OECD cut yesterday its global growth forecasts, sounding the alarm on stagnating trade, which has in the past been the canary in the cage for a global recession. Nevertheless, thanks to stimulus measures taken by China and other countries, the Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation believes the impact shall be mitigated. It trimmed its forecast for global growth this year by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.9 per cent, while lowering its 2016 by three tenths of a percentage point to 3.3pc. “Global growth is projected to strengthen slowly over the course of 2016-2017, against a background of subdued inflationary pressure,” said the OECD, which sees a pick up to 3.6pc growth in 2017. Catherine Mann, the chief economist of the Parisbased policy analysis group that represents 34 advanced economies, called “deeply concerning” the stagnation or even decline in global trade this year. T Russian business delegation to visit Bahrain in December DT News Network Manama ahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman Khalid Al Moayed yesterday announced that a Russian business delegation would visit Bahrain in December, in a bid to enhance the business ties between both the countries. Affirming all support to the visit, Al Moayed said, “The current volume of trade between Bahrain and Russia, which amounted to US$1.9 million up to July 2015 according to Bahrain Central Informatics Organisation, is below aspirations, and we aim to take the trade and all B Officials during a photocall business activities to a new height”. Al Moayed said this while receiving Arbi Abubakarov from the Committee of external relations of Saint Petersburg in the Chairman’s office in Bait Al Tijjar yesterday in the presence of CEO Nabeel Al Mahmood, BCCI officials and representatives from the Capital Governorate. The current visit follows a visit by BCCI to Russia in October to invigorate business relations and activate various agreements and memorandums signed. 24 BUSINESS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Oil prices will rise: Kuwait Doha ven though oil prices might stay low for long, yet demand will very likely increase to support a return to higher prices; hence, “market will rebalance itself and prices will rise,” Kuwait Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Electricity and Water Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah reassured yesterday. Oil prices will surge again yet “the timing is not certain,” the minister said in his speech at the sixth Asian Energy Ministerial Round-Table, currently held in Qatar. E Al Sabah at the sixth Asian Round Table in Qatar “The world is now He pointed out that over re-adjusting to an environment the past year or so, oil prices where lower oil prices prevail, have dropped by nearly 60 per and there is great competition cent and have now hit their from other industries.” lowest levels since early 2009, because of an over supplied market coinciding with signs of economic slowdown around the world, most notably in some major Asian economies. This current lower oil price environment, the minister explained, has been caused mostly by the significant supply growth from unconventional, expensive oil because of technological advancement. He added that Volatility in equity and foreign exchange markets in Asia have increased uncertainty about the economic growth prospects of many developing nations in Asia, affecting the price of crude oil. Invest in ‘white oil’ Changing Concept Tahir Haneef/DTNN [email protected] Manama ahrain can turn its fortunes by developing ‘white oil’ aka ‘Brain Power of its people’ according to Ahmed Al Banna, Chief Executive, Origin Group. Technology is leapfrogging and we can’t rely on old practices. Earlier, a person was considered illiterate based on his language, but today anyone without adequate technology expertise is considered inept and illiterate, he said. The veteran managementexpert was speaking exclusively to DT News. Ahmed is widely respected as an HR and Management practitioner. His wide experience covers Oil, Aviation, Aluminium and Insurance Industries, both in Bahrain and abroad. The Chief Executive said that for any organisation, 70pc of its employees will remain with the company in the next ten years, but only 30pc of the current technology will be in vogue by the end of that period, causing a strategic mismatch. Hence the companies have to be proactive and continuously B Chief Executive, Origin Group, Ahmed Al Banna train their employees for the in educating their children in the best way possible, the future. The challenges caused by the management expert opined. Organisations will be political turmoil in the region and the economic downturn forced to rely on multi-skilled due to the lower oil-price, along individuals in the future, who with technological challenges are hands-on task managers should be motivation enough than individuals with only high for companies to invest in their academic-scores. And, thus companies will be recruiting employees, he added. The future workforce will be individuals, who are very much very competent, multi-skilled flexible, are multilingual and and highly educated and hence with the right attitude for the all parents make great efforts job, he said. The CEO commended the efforts of Tamkeen and said that it has made great strides towards achieving its stated objectives. Organisations like CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), the companies in the region and the government have to focus on enhancing the quality of employees by continuously providing training and education, he added. ‘Low oil price threatens of supply crisis’ Doha eading crude oil exporter Saudi Arabia warned yesterday of a supply crisis after massive energy investments were cancelled because of the sharp decline in oil prices. “Around $200 billion of investments in energy have been cancelled this year,” Saudi vice minister of oil Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman told a roundtable L meeting for Asian energy ministers in Doha. He said energy companies are planning to cut between 3.0 per cent and 8.0pc of their investments next year. “This is the first time since the mid 1980s that the oil and gas industry will have cuts in two consecutive years,” Abdulaziz said. The cuts have been made by oil-producing nations and as well as oil companies in consumer countries, he said. “The potential impact of cuts in expenditure on future oil supplies is both substantial and long-lasting,” said Abdulaziz, adding that nearly five million barrels daily of projects have already been deferred or cancelled. “A prolonged period of low oil prices is unsustainable as it will induce large investment cuts and reduce the resilience of the oil industry, undermining the future security of supply and setting the scene for another sharp price rise,” Abdulaziz said. Ensuring the security of energy supplies becomes even more complicated because the available space production capacity is only two million barrels per day and all of it is held by Saudi Arabia, he said. GCC Economies at Crossroads? G CC economies’ vital statistics for 2014 show a combined GDP of USD 1.6 trillion with the largest share of Saudi Arabia at (USD 760 billion) followed by UAE (USD 246 billion) and Qatar (USD 138 billion). Population of GCC is 50 million of which 52% are natives and 48% are expatriates. 2013 per capita GDP of GCC is USD 30,500. Foreign exchange reserves are at USD 1.1 trillion. Oil is critical to GCC as it holds 30% of the oil reserves (at 1.7 trillion barrels) and supplies towards 22% of the global production of oil daily. Significant portions of government revenues of Qatar (50%), Saudi Arabia (89%) and Kuwait (95%) are dependent on oil. Oil price volatility has seen its worst during the last 5 years since its history in 1870s. During 2010-2015 maximum price has been $128, minimum price has been $55 and average price has been $102 according to Brent price sources. During January 2015 to October 2015, prices have fluctuated further between USD 66 and USD 41 per barrel. As per World Bank October estimates, we are likely to experience “Continued price volatility amidst expectation of “persistently low” prices for the near term due to sufficient supply and weak demand.” Among the GCC countries, Bahrain and Oman are fiscally less resilient to oil price shocks having a break-even oil price for balancing their budget at $127 and $103 respectively (IMF estimates); Kuwait and Qatar are most resilient at price levels of $49 and $60, followed by UAE and Saudi Arabia at $74 and $87 respectively (IMF estimates). Recommended steps to lessen shortterm impact include fiscal restructuring like introduction of taxes and gradual withdrawal of subsidies in conjunction with fiscal discipline with longer term strategies including diversification across GCC countries. In public finance literature there are net losses to society for incidence and burden of taxation which need to be carefully weighed in the current environment. Current trends towards potential imposition of taxation may lead to reduced competitiveness of GCC economies in terms of commercial attractiveness for businesses and human capital. There are also inflationary costs of subsidy reduction/elimination which could create wage – price spiral with no monetary policy independence in a pegged exchange rate regime throughout the GCC. Different tax and subsidy regimes across the GCC may also cause confusion and increase business overhead costs creating further disincentives in an already weak investment environment. Long term diversification towards similar industries or services across the GCC may not lead to desired outcomes. Significant factors or rather, the lack of those, may pose strong impediments towards diversification and attractiveness of new initiatives in the region. These are namely, lack of suitable infrastructure across GCC for businesses, e.g. road network, railways and transport system; lack of publicly available records that makes it difficult for conducting due diligence – most of the information that is maintained is not available for public use; lack of transparency in laws and regulations for businesses; lack of uniformity of laws and regulations for businesses, e.g. although SAGIA (Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority) was initially liberal, there has been a shift towards tighter investment rules thereafter; lack of benchmarking qualifications across GCC for evaluation and comparison; different currencies across GCC giving rise to exchange rate risks; lack of uniformity of insurance, property rights and recognition of professional qualifications across GCC are just to mention a few of such obstacles. Dr. Subhadra Ganguli currently works in Ahlia Universty as an Associate Professor in Economics. She holds a Ph.D in Economics from University of California in Riverside. Dr. Ganguli has experience in academic teaching, training, research and Quality Assurance for the last 20 years in India, USA and Bahrain. She has worked at the BIBF during 2004-August 2014 in various capacities. For comments and questions, please feel free to contact her at [email protected] (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) 25 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Russia sees ‘terror’ links Egypt jet crash Moscow oscow acknowledged yesterday for the first time a terrorist attack could have caused the October 31 Russian plane crash in Egypt, as thousands more tourists were evacuated from the country. “The possibility of an act of terror is of course there as the reason for what happened,” Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev admitted in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta state newspaper. Britain and the United States, as well as international investigators, suspect a bomb exploded on board of the A321 plane chartered by a Russian tourism firm, but Egyptian M officials insist there is no evidence yet of an attack on the plane. Russia had also refrained from blaming the crash, which killed all 224 people on board, on terrorists, although President Vladimir Putin on Friday suspended all flights to Egypt. The Islamic State group’s branch in the Sinai claimed responsibility after the crash and said it downed the plane in retaliation for Russian air strikes in Syria, but it has not said how. Israel, which has strong intelligence links to the neighbouring Sinai where the Airbus came down while en route from Egypt’s resort of Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Petersburg, also sided with the attack theory. “There is a strong probability that this is an attack,” Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon told Israeli reporters yesterday. “From what we know and what we understand, I would be surprised if it turns out that it was not an attack.” Medvedev said about 80,000 Russians were vacationing in Egypt at the time when Putin ordered the halt, as Red Sea resorts are extremely popular among Russians during winter. He said at a government meeting yesterday that “this security measure is necessary until the reason for the A321 ‘No technical fault yet found’ T British tourists arrive at the airport in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh crash is known.” Since Friday, via special flights, with their about 25,000 Russian citizens luggage flown in separately, said have been returned from Sharm Arkady Dvorkovich, a deputy El Sheikh, Hurghada and Cairo premier. Manhattan shooting kills one New York ne man was killed and two other people wounded yesterday in a shooting in a subway stop near New York’s Penn Station, authorities said. The shooter had apparently had words briefly while with the three victims as they sat in a McDonald’s restaurant. He followed them into the subway at 35th St. and 8th avenue. Police say he fired as they walked down the stairs into the metro station. “One individual was shot one time in the head, and he was pronounced dead at the scene,” chief police investor Robert Boyce told a press conference. O The man who died was 43, while the others were 45 and 48 New York Police Department (NYPD) officers secure an entrance of a subway station following a shooting incident in New York The man who died was 43, while the others were 45 and 48. The former was shot in the abdomen and the elbow, and the second was shot in the thigh. Both were hospitalized. The gunman fled after getting off four shots around 06:00 am (1100 GMT). Police said they are looking for the shooter, who was wearing a black sweat shirt with a hood, and two men that he fled with in a car. Boyce said the shooting took place in an area with no security cameras, hampering the police probe. Turning Victorian prisons into homes London ome of Britain’s gloomy Victorian prisons, including the one where Oscar Wilde was held for homosexuality, could be turned into homes for thousands of people under plans announced by the government yesterday. The looming 19th century red-brick buildings, which were built close to city centres and are now often in desirable locations, are to be broken up into 3,000 homes. New prisons will then be built to house the inmates. “Many of our jails are relics from Victorian times on prime real estate in our inner cities,” finance minister George Osborne said ahead of a visit to Brixton prison in south London. “We will close old, S A general view of the main gate of HM Prison in London outdated prisons in city centres, and sell the sites to build thousands of much-needed new homes,” Osborne said. The first to be sold will be Reading prison, which was built in 1844 and closed in 2013. Wilde was imprisoned in Reading in 1895 and wrote “The Ballad of Reading Gaol” Dubai he head of Airbus said yesterday no technical fault has yet been detected for the October 31 crash in Egypt of an A-321 plane operated by Russian airline Metrojet. “I can say that so far, what we got from the investigation didn’t trigger any action, technical action on our side, regarding the A-321 fleet,” said Fabrice Bregier, the European manufacturer’s chief executive officer. after being released two years later. The ministry declined to give details on exactly how many and which prisons would be on the list. Osborne announced plans to build nine new prisons that would house around 10,000 prisoners. “This investment will mean we can replace ageing and ineffective Victorian prisons with new facilities fit for the modern world,” Justice Secretary Michael Gove said. “We will be able to design out the dark corners which too often facilitate violence and drug-taking,” he said. But Frances Crook, head of the Howard League for Penal Reform campaign group, said the problem was “too many prisoners”, not the buildings themselves. Arab League seeks end to Israel’s violent ‘escalation’ Riyadh rab foreign ministers searched yesterday for ways to halt what one called Israel’s “dangerous escalation” of violence against Palestinians. Weeks of knife, gun and car assaults by Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank have left 74 Palestinians dead. Ten Israelis and one Arab Israeli have also been killed, and violence has spread to the Gaza Strip as well. Attacks against Jews began in early October as tensions over the flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem erupted. The compound is the third holiest site in Islam, as well as being the holiest site in Judaism, which venerates it as the Temple Mount. “This emergency meeting comes with the dangerous escalation by the Israeli government, the settlers, the Jewish extremist groups, and the Israeli forces in the blessed A Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan city of Jerusalem,” United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told the meeting, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. He chaired the gathering of the 22-member bloc, and said the Palestinian issue is key to peace and security in the region. “We gather today to take a decision about what we can do to stop these crimes and violations,” the UAE minister said. Shootings at Mexico cockfight, football field kill at least 14 Acapulco weekend of violence killed at least 14 people in Mexico’s troubled southern state of Guerrero as shootings erupted at a cockfight and a football field, police said on yesterday. At least 10 people were killed, including a 12-year-old child, and seven others were wounded when a gunfight erupted at Sunday night’s cockfight in Cuajinicuilapa, a senior state police official said. The cause of the gun battle was not immediately known, but it broke out between two A groups of armed men following an argument at the centre of town, the official said. Apart from the minor, the victims were between 26 and 50 years old and included a woman. Acapulco has become Mexico’s murder capital, with the violence leaving four dead and three wounded after an amateur football game on the outskirts of the city on Sunday, municipal police said. The attack took place in broad daylight after the game had ended and the players were relaxing on the small pitch. 26 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Turkey detains 38 over attempt to join IS group Women, children included Istanbul urkish anti-terrorist police have detained 38 foreigners, including women and children who were T ahead of the G20 summit in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya and after a spate of bloody attacks blamed on the jihadists. on November 15-16, with the focus likely to be on the Syrian conflict, the war against IS and the refugee crisis. The suspects held in the southern province of Adana included nationals from Iraq, Iran, Indonesia and several central Asian nations, the Anatolia news agency said, without specifying when they were detained. Among them The suspects held in the southern province of Adana included nationals from Iraq, Iran, Indonesia and several central Asian nations reportedly seeking to join the Islamic State group in Syria, media reports said yesterday. Turkey has gone on the offensive against IS suspects World leaders including US President Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin of Russia and China’s Xi Jinping will be attending the G20 gathering Picture for representational purpose only were 15 children and 10 women. Two Turks were also held for helping the group. Anti-terrorism police have rounded up dozens of IS suspects in recent weeks including 20 held in the G20 host city of Antalya last Friday. Another seven foreigners were detained in Adana on Saturday on suspicion of planning to join IS, while the army said 12 suspects were detained in Karkamis on the Syrian border on Sunday. Turkey has been hit by several attacks blamed on the extremists including twin suicide bombings in Ankara last month that killed 102 people. French strike hits IS oil facility in Syria: Def Min Dakar he French army on Sunday bombed an oil supply centre held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced yesterday. “We intervened in Syria... yesterday evening with a strike on an oil supply centre near Deir Ezzor on the border between Iraq and Syria,” Le Drian told journalists on the sidelines of a forum on African peace and security in Dakar, Senegal. It was France’s third wave of strikes in Syria since President Francois Hollande decided in September to join the campaign there against IS. The two previous waves targeted training camps for foreign jihadists who were suspected of preparing attacks in France. Hollande on Thursday said operations would be expanded to include “all those sites from which terrorists could threaten our territory”. T ‘Britain can survive outside EU’ London ritain can survive outside the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron said yesterday as he denied he was planning to campaign for Britain to stay in the EU regardless of the outcome of reform talks. “The argument isn’t whether Britain could survive outside of Europe. Of course it could,” Cameron told the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the country’s main business lobby. “The argument is how we could be best off,” he told the group, many of whose members are concerned about the economic consequences of a possible “Brexit”. Cameron was interrupted by two protesters who stood up and B David Cameron chanted “Voice of Brussels!”, reflecting a suspicion among eurosceptics that he has already made up his mind in favour of Britain staying in the EU. Cameron is to give more detail today in a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk on Britain’s reform demands ahead of a referendum that is due to be held by 2017 at the latest. “If I can’t achieve them, I rule nothing out,” he said, reiterating a warning to EU leaders. “If these things can’t be fixed, then Britain would naturally ask: do we belong in this organisation? “Is this organisation flexible enough to make sure that countries inside the eurozone can grow and succeed and countries outside the eurozone, like Britain, can get what they want?” he said. Cameron also repeated that some of Britain’s demands would require changing EU treaties -- or at least a binding promise that treaties will be changed. CBI director John Cridland said ahead of the conference that most but not all business were in favour of continued EU membership. Huge shelf cloud rolled over Sydney on Friday providing spectacular views. The storm clouds were spotted over the city’s eastern suburbs beaches. Many people dubbed the approaching cloud as “tsunami” like on social media. (The Telegraph) Indonesia plans crocodile-guarded prison island Jakarta ndonesia’s anti-drugs agency has proposed building a prison on an island guarded by crocodiles to hold death row drug convicts, an official said yesterday, an idea that wouldn’t be out of place in a James Bond film. The proposal is the pet project of anti-drugs chief Budi Waseso, who plans to visit various parts of the archipelago in his search for fierce reptiles to guard the jail. “We will place as many I Picture for representational purpose only crocodiles as we can there. I will search for the most ferocious type of crocodile,” he was quoted as saying by local news website Tempo. Waseso said that crocodiles would be better at preventing drug traffickers from escaping prison, as they could not be bribed -- unlike human guards. But he is banking on the convicts lacking Roger Moore’s crocodile-running skills showcased in Bond movie Live and Let Die when he escapes from an island using the reptiles as stepping stones. “You can’t bribe crocodiles. You can’t convince them to let inmates escape.” The plan is still in the early stages, and neither the location or potential opening date of the jail have been decided. Indonesia already has some of the toughest antinarcotics laws in the world, including death by firing squad for traffickers, and sparked international uproar in April when it put to death seven foreign drug convicts. But President Joko Widodo has insisted that drug dealers must face death as the country is fighting a “national emergency” due to rising narcotics use. Anti-drugs agency spokesman Slamet Pribadi confirmed authorities were mulling the plan to build “a special prison for death row convicts”. He said only traffickers would be kept in the jail, to stop them from mixing with other prisoners and potentially recruiting them to drug gangs. 27 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Second cyclone kills 6 on Yemen island Aden yclone Megh has killed six people on war-ravaged Yemen’s Socotra island, the second rare tropical storm to hit the Arabian Peninsula country in a week, an official said yesterday. The latest deaths since the cyclone made landfall on Sunday “include two women, while three other people have gone missing and dozens were injured,” said the official who spoke by telephone from Socotra. “Most of the victims died when their homes collapsed,” he said, requesting anonymity. The cyclone caused panic C and prompted appeals for help for residents on the island, already badly battered by last week’s cyclone Chapala. “The wind, rain, and floods have receded during the past few hours but the cyclone has caused massive destruction to homes,” said the official. The Arabian Sea island is located 350 kilometres (210 miles) off the Yemeni mainland. Fisheries Minister Fahd Kavieen, who is from Socotra himself, urged the United Nations and neighbouring Oman on Sunday to “urgently intervene with emergency teams to save residents” on the island “which is now facing a cyclone stronger than Chapala”. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) spokeswoman Clare Nullis said Friday tropical cyclones are extremely rare over the Arabian Peninsula, and two back-to-back was “an absolutely extraordinary event”. The UN’s humanitarian agency OCHA said on Monday that up to 6,808 families were displaced by Chapala, which hit mainland Yemen on November 3, triggering heavy flash floods and mudslides. It warned that Megh is expected to make landfall on mainland Yemen on Wednesday. The cyclone caused panic and prompted appeals for help Obama, Netanyahu hail US-Israel ties First meeting since nuke deal Autistic student saves classmate from choking New York utistic seventh-grader Brandon Williams learned a lifesaving lesson from watching “SpongeBob SquarePants” — and had a chance to use the move when his pal started choking at school. Williams, 13, saved his special-needs classmate’s life with the Heimlich manoeuvre as she choked on an apple last week. When Brandon saw Jessica choking as they sat together in the school cafeteria last week, he knew to throw his own arms around her from behind — and thrust his fist upward, just below her rib cage. Out popped a bite of apple. When stunned A Brandon Williams administrators asked Williams how in the world he’d known what to do — how he’d perfectly used the Heimlich manoeuvre to get her breathing again — he told them he’d seen it on his favourite cartoon. “I asked him where he learned to do that, and he said, ‘From “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Brandon’s paraprofessional, retired NYPD Officer Brian Griffin, 55, said. Villagers in Sri Lanka surprised by fish rain Meridian illagers in Medawachchiya, Anuradhapura said they have been surprised and delighted by an unusual rainfall of tiny fish last week. Villagers said they heard something heavy falling on roofs and found scores of small fish when they went outside. The people described the fish as similar to Dandiya, a fresh water fish found abundantly in lakes in the North Central province. Some of the fish were still alive and were put in buckets of water by villagers. Prior to the falling of fish, villagers said there V Some of the fish were alive had been a mini storm in the area along with heavy rain, wind and thunder. Scientists say that “fish rain” usually occurs when swirling whirlwinds over relatively shallow water develops into waterspouts and sucks in almost anything in the water including fish, eels and even frogs. Meanwhile, it is not the first such incident in Sri Lanka. Washington resident Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed close US-Israeli ties yesterday, during a tightly choreographed White House appearance designed to quiet disputes over Iran and Middle East peace. Speaking at the Oval Office, Obama admitted it was “no secret” the two men disagreed on how to counter Iran’s nuclear programme, but both sought to end bitter public rancor and focus on areas of cooperation, including a $30-billion-plus military deal. Obama -- who leaves office in early 2017 -- offered Israel Prime Minister a lengthy handshake and hailed the “extraordinary bond” between the two countries. Obama said Israel’s security was a “top” foreign policy priority for his White House. P US President Barack Obama (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a meeting in the Oval Office Officials said the deal will include the sale of advanced US weapon systems, perhaps including hi-tech F-35 jets, precision munitions and V-22 Ospreys. The deal will only come into effect after a current accord expires in 2017. “We have closer military and intelligence cooperation than any two administrations in history,” Obama said. Netanyahu reciprocated by trying to bury suggestions -- fuelled by his own re-election campaign comments -- that he does not support the creation of a Palestinian state. For decades the prospect of a two state solution has been the bedrock of peace efforts. Netanyahu had infuriated the White House by suggesting that prospect was dead. “I want to make it clear that we have not given up our hope for peace. We’ll never give up our hope for peace,” Netanyahu said. “I remain committed to a vision of peace of two states for two people’s, a demilitarized Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state.” Senior US officials admit that a peace deal will not come during Obama’s final year in office, but they wanted Netanyahu to lay the groundwork for a return to the negotiating table. Jordan policeman kills foreign trainers Amman Jordanian policeman shot dead two US instructors, a South African and a fellow Jordanian at a police academy yesterday before being gunned down, officials and the US embassy said. Government spokesman Mohammed Momani said the shooter also wounded two American instructors, four Jordanians and a Lebanese citizen in the attack at the A Police officers stand guard outside a police training centre Jordanian International Police information minister, said in Training Centre (JIPTC). statements carried by state Momani, who is also news agency Petra that the assailant was gunned down by colleagues at the centre in Al Muwaqqar, 30 kilometres (20 miles) east of Amman. An investigation is underway to determine the motive for the shooting, he added. The three foreign instructors killed were on contract with Jordanian police, Momani said. Sources close to the family identified the shooter as police captain Anwar Abu Zeid. 28 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 #PollToday Will the attack on the Russian plane affect the tourism in Sharm El Sheikh? Yes No Can’t Say Rest in sight Iran prez to make first Europe visit in decade Suu Kyi’s NLD poised for landslide victory Myanmar election Yangon upporters of Aung San Suu Kyi’s pro-democracy party yesterday cheered early results from Myanmar’s historic election, with hopes boosted of sweeping gains to carry it to power after decades of military S dominance. Election authorities have so far announced only a small fraction of the results, but the National League for Democracy has scooped the lion’s share of those, boosting enthusiasm in the crowds in front of Suu Kyi’s party headquarters Hassan Rouhani is to visit Italy and France from Saturday, becoming the first Iranian president to travel to Europe for a decade, state news agency IRNA reported. Rebels not serious about peace talks: Yemen FM The weekend recapture of positions in southern Yemen by Huthi rebels shows they are “not serious” about expected UN-led peace talks, Yemen FM said yesterday. Egypt police kill leading IS militant in Cairo Egyptian police said they killed a top IS group operative in the capital implicated in a string of attacks, including the murders of a Croat and an American. Plan by Obama to shut Guantanamo opposed Congressional Republicans launched a pre-emptive strike against a soon-to-bereleased plan by Obama to shutter Guantanamo that would send dozens of detainees to US prisons. University of Missouri president resigns The president of the University of Missouri resigned amid a spiralling controversy over his handling of racial tensions on campus. For more, catch us online at: www.newsofbahrain.com /DailyTribunenews /DT_TopTweets Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi celebrate White House urges Myanmar parties to wait for vote tally Washington he White House yesterday hailed an “historic” election in Myanmar, but urged parties to wait for the final vote tally before declaring victory or making assessments about fairness. Describing the vote as “peaceful and historic,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest nonetheless urged caution. “We are seeing initial reports of results, but we encourage everyone to wait for the... election commission’s official results,” he said. in Yangon yesterday evening. Sunday’s elections saw millions line up to cast their ballots in what many hope will mark a dramatic leap towards democracy in the Southeast Asian nation. It could take days for the full results to be officially announced, but the NLD has already given a bullish prediction for its first election in 25 years. The leader of the USDP effectively conceded defeat when he said his party had lost more seats than it had T Russia announces deal to deliver Iran with S-300 missile systems Moscow ussia announced yesterday that it has agreed to push on with a deal to deliver S-300 missile systems to Iran after Moscow halted an earlier agreement due to UN sanctions slapped on Tehran. “The contract between Russia and Iran for delivery of S-300 missile systems is back in force,” the state-run Russian Technologies corporation said in a statement, adding that the two sides had “signed a R contract”. Moscow in April lifted a ban on selling the missile systems to Iran, ahead of Tehran sealing a final historic deal with world powers in July to curb its nuclear programme. The decision sparked condemnation from Israel and concern from Washington, as it came before the lifting of the sanctions by the UN Security Council. Russia argues that the missile system is exclusively defensive and does not even fall under the sanctions. An S-300 anti-aircraft missile launches during a 2013 military exercise on the Greek island of Crete At a glance NLD so far won 49 lower house seats - including 24 in Yangon and 10 in Mandalay USDP has taken just three lower house seats so far Two lower house seats have gone to ethnic parties in eastern Shan and northern Kachin states won, CNN reported. “We won in some regions, states and divisions, but also lost in some others,” Htay Oo, the USDP’s acting chairman, told local TV station DVB. “We have (a) higher percentage of losses than wins.” Artist detained for torching security service HQ door Moscow Russia yesterday detained a political performance artist best known for nailing his scrotum to Red Square after he torched the doors to the headquarters of the FSB security service, the successor to the KGB. Pyotr Pavlensky set fire to the wooden doors of the sprawling FSB building in downtown Moscow around 1:00am (Sunday 2200 GMT), his lawyer Olga Chavdar said. Police later opened a criminal investigation into vandalism for political reasons over the incident, a Moscow police spokesman said. US President Obama launches Facebook page Washington S President Barack Obama belatedly joined more than a billion other Facebook users yesterday, signing up to the social networking site and using his first post to encourage action against climate change. Extending efforts to use modern communications to reach younger and more diverse audiences, the White House posted a video of Obama walking around the South Lawn of the White House. “I hope you’ll think of this as a place where we can have U real conversations about the most important issues facing our country,” read a teaser for the video. The footage shows Obama talking about his “backyard” for the last seven years, which has been known to host a fox, a hawk and many of Washington’s omnipresent squirrels. “There are a lot of critters out here,” said Obama. The political motive of the post was to urge support for tackling climate change. Obama will travel to Paris at the end of this month, hoping to get global support for a deal to limit carbon emissions. But facing a Republican-controlled Congress, which largely does not recognise the threat of climate change, he needs domestic support for a deal to stick. The White House said it hopes Facebook would serve as a two-way street for discussion. “This page will offer Americans a new venue to share their thoughts with the President on the issues that they care about the most,” said Kori Schulman, the White House deputy director of digital strategy. PIC: BUSINESS INSIDER Obama joined more than a billion other Facebook users SPORTS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 29 Shaikha Hayat wins IOC sports award DT News Network Manama upreme Council for Youth and Sports member, Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) board member and chairwoman of the women’s sports committee Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa has been granted the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Women and Sport Award for 2015. She will collect her award at a S gala ceremony held at the IOC premises today in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and high-ranking sports officials from around the world. The award is one of several to Shaikha Hayat in appreciation of her significant role and contributions in the sports sector and women’s sports in particular. Shaikha Hayat had earlier won the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award in 2012 and also received a diploma from the IOC for her effective contributions in women’s sports in 1992. She started her sports career in 1976 when she represented Bahrain’s national table tennis team in many regional and international championships and then moved on to sports Shaikha Hayat receives creative sports award from Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (file picture) management and was outstanding in this area where she is now the president of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association and board member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and the BOC. She is also heading the Arab National Olympic Committees and the supervising and follow-up committee of Women’s Arab Clubs Games. Engineering, Production share points in bowling DT News Network Manama ngineering and Production drew 4-4 in a thrilling seventh round match of the Bapco Interdepartmental Bowling League at the Bapco Club in Awali. Top scoring for Engineering was Abdul Hadi Al Bhagali (263) high game of the week and (699) high series of the week and for Production its captain Mohammed Murbati (247) game and Tallal Yousif (643) series. Projects were easy 8-0 winners over Tatweer as team captain Hassan Kamal Hubaishi (234) game and (637) series top scored and for Tatweer team captain Yaseen Al Ansari (219) game and (620) was the best performer. E Action from the previous event Abdul Hadi Al Bhagali Refining beat the Ladies team 8-0 with team captain Jassem Ebrahim (246) game and (645) series top scoring and for the Ladies Dalal Al Jamea (176) game and (518) series. Other results (player, game, series): Drilling (Khaled Al Refaie Dalal Al Jamea 219, Fouad Ghuloom 609) bt Security (Hassan Ahmed Qaeid 242, 640) 8-0. Marketing (Abdulla Abdul Kareem 206, 686) bt Land Management (Mohammed Ahmed 234, Salah Salem 550) 8-0, Retirees (Souad Al Wazeer 230, Ahmed 627) bt Public Relations 8-0 (W/O). Askar for GCC NOC meet Bangladesh DT News Network Manama ahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) General Secretary Abdulrahman Askar will head the committee’s side at the 85th GCC National Olympic Committees Presidents’ Executive Office meeting in Doha. Askar is joined by BOC representatives Fajer Jassim and Mohammed Al Zayed who are also attending the 14th joint meeting between the Executive Office and the GCC Sports Organising Committee. These two meetings are due to take place this Wednesday and Thursday with some of the top issues to be discussed at the meetings include the initiative of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and BOC president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for sport dispute resolution, and a proposal by UAE Olympic Committee president Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum to develop school sports. seal series B Dhaka acemen Mustafizur Rahman and Al Amin Hossain shared five wickets between them as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 58 runs in the second one-day international to take the three-match series 2-0 in Dhaka yesterday. Chasing a modest target after Bangladesh posted 2419, Zimbabwe recovered from a top-order collapse of 78-4 to pose a real threat to the hosts before Mustafizur and Al Amin derailed the visitors again. Mustafizur finished with 3-33 but Al Amin, who claimed 2-22, had a greater impact in the game with two crucial wickets as Zimbabwe were all out for 183 runs in 43.2 overs. Al Amin broke a dogged fifth wicket partnership of 73 runs between Elton Chigumbura and Sikandar Raza when the duo were slowly taking the game out of Bangladesh’s control. P Abdulrahman Askar The Executive Office will also hold talks on the Yemeni and Iraqi athletics associations joining the GCC Sports Organising Committee, in addition to a cooperation protocol between the GCC, Morocco and Jordan. Other subjects lined up include discussions on the GCC sports games bylaws and a proposal from Kuwait to organise Cultural Olympics for the GCC countries, as well as a bid to support Qatar’s campaign to host the 2022 World Cup. Countdown begins for the high-octane action at BIC DT News Network Manama ahrain International Circuit (BIC) begins today the 10-day countdown towards the year’s most highly anticipated endurance racing weekend with the The FIA WEC Six Hours of Bahrain taking place on November 20 and 21 in Sakhir, which is the eighth and final round of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. All are invited to attend and enjoy the racing as the WEC’s only stop in the Middle East, giving the Kingdom’s motor racing fans a unique taste of Le Mans racing. Meanwhile, all those with tickets to the mega racing event are invited to attend the Six Hours of Bahrain Welcome Party, scheduled to take place on Thursday at Coral Bay in Manama. B The event will feature one of the Middle East’s most popular DJs, Beirut-based entertainer DJ maDJam, as BIC celebrates with race fans ahead of the fast approaching FIA WEC Six Hours of Bahrain weekend. Doors open to the public at 9pm and tickets can be purchased at the gate at BD10 apiece. The Six Hours of Bahrain also offers the spectacle of day-to-night racing, with the main event flagging off in the daylight at 3pm and ending under floodlights at 9pm. Race goers will be able to watch all the high-octane action from the Main Grandstand and also enjoy an Open Paddock experience throughout the entire weekend. Watching the event from the Main Grandstand offers spectators a view over the start and finish line, the main pit lane and the main straight. Meanwhile, the Open Paddock will give fans a chance to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes in the WEC paddock, where they will likely gest a chance to meet one or more of the championship’s star drivers, including Mark Webber, Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi, Alexander Wurz, Kazuki Nakajima and Anthony Davidson, to name a few. Aside from the FIA WEC, there will be much more on-track action with plenty of racing from the GP2 Series, GP3 Series, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East and the MRF Challenge. Tickets for the Six Hours of Bahrain can be purchased at the BIC stand in Bahrain City Centre, online at www. bahraingp.com or by telephone by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000. Zainab attends UNESCO conference DT News Network Manama ahrain Olympic Committee’s (BOC) AntiDoping specialist Zainab Anwar recently attended the Fifth UNESCO Conference of Parties to UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from 29 to 30 October 2015 at B the Organisation headquarters in Paris, France. This convention was adopted in 2005 to strengthen the activity of the international community in combating doping and has since been ratified by 183 state and today is almost universal. Monaco, which became a party in 2006, was one of the first ten countries to sign this important instrument. The Conference of the Parties is a statutory meeting that takes place every two years to supervise the implementation and monitoring of the convention in conformity with its provisions, with this year’s marked by the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Convention. Sri Lanka down West Indies 30 SPORTS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Pallekele illakaratne Dilshan scored a half century and Sachithra Senanayake grabbed four wickets as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 30 runs in their first Twenty20 international in Pallekele yesterday. Sri Lanka made 215-3 after the West Indies won the toss and opted to field at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The start of the match was delayed by over an hour due to rain, and when play finally got under way all of Sri Lanka’s top-order batsmen were in fine form. Dilshan hit eight fours on his way to notching 56 while lefthanded opener Kusal Perera scored 40 before being caught by Darren Sammy off burly bowler Kieron Pollard for the fall of the first wicket. Right-handed Dilshan walked soon afterwards when he attempted a reverse sweep and completely missed the ball -- Pollard’s second wicket of the night. Shehan Jayasuriya was on 36 when he was caught and SCOREBOARD T Sri Lanka’s cricketer Sachithra Senanayake (centre) celebrates with teammates off to the worst possible start would go to the wire. bowled by Sunil Narine. But several key wickets fell At the end of the 20 overs when opener Johnson Charles Dinesh Chandimal was on 40 was bowled out by Malinga for quickly with Senanayake taking while Angelo Mathews was a duck. Andre Fletcher tried his Bravo, Sammy and Jason 37 not out, leaving the West best to see that the West Indies Holder to add to his earlier Indies chasing a difficult target at least had a fighting chance, wicket of Marlon Samuels. Milinda Siriwardana took scoring an impressive 57 that of 216. two wickets and Malinga “Thanks to all the batsmen,” included a whopping six sixes. Dwayne Bravo and Pollard grabbed his second of the night said Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga. “They realised these raced to 24 and 26 respectively, as the West Indies were bowled conditions are hard to bowl in hitting two fours and two out for 185 in the final over. “Well played to Sri Lanka, and they put up a good total sixes each and for a moment for us.” The visitors’ chase got it looked as though the match they posted a very big total, Bahrain Show Jumpers claim five podiums DT News Network Manama ahraini’s Show Jumpers started their winter season claiming five podiums in the UAE National Show Jumping competition in Al Ain with Shaikh Hassan bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Khalid Hilal Al Khatri and Hamad Fakhrawi taking the event by storm from one day. The Bahraini charge started on the first day when Al Khatri won the speed class where he left the field far behind riding the BDF owned Bashayer in a time of 62.87 seconds, Shaikh Isa (84.85) joined him on the podium in fifth place riding his own mare Zam Zam. The dominance of the Bahraini riders continued on the final day when Fakhrawi (46.28) raced his new mare Saba to a fifth place podium spot finish in the two-phase final of the small tour competition. Shaikh Hassan, the team captain saved the best for last as he was placed twice in the medium tour final riding his new mare HBR Radio Saint Clair to third place and finished fourth on his super star speed horse HBR Urano to complete a double podium finish for B xx Action from the event Bahrain in the two phase class. It was a very fast and highly contested competition where Shaikh Hassan finished the second jump off phase (24.60) and (24.64) as the Bahraini number one fought all the way but Olympic bronze medallist Khalid Al Eid narrowly out paced him by (0.48) and so did Olympian Mohammed Al Kumaiti by (0.44). Shaikh Hassan said, “I am very proud of our achievement as a whole. All the riders represented the Kingdom in the very best way. We were all great ambassadors to our country and made the red and white flag proud. We have been training hard and this is a fantastic start to our winter season. It was a challenging competition and everyone stepped up.” Bahrain riders are preparing for big international shows in the region and chasing Longines World Ranking points and World Cup Qualifier points. The National team riders are based in the UAE for the winter where they will be training and competing throughout the season in the GCC competitions. ICC chief Srinivasan toppled Mumbai ndia’s cricket board toppled its scandal-tainted former supremo Narayanaswami Srinivasan from the helm of the game’s world governing body yesterday as its leadership pledged a new era of clean governance. Srinivasan, once the most powerful man in world cricket, will be replaced as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) by Shashank Manohar who is also president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “The BCCI representative to the ICC will be Shashank Manohar,” BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur told reporters after the board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai. “And by virtue of being the board’s representative to the ICC he will take over as the ICC chairman.” Srinivasan was appointed ICC chief in June last year after being chosen by the BCCI as India’s representative to the top role, which rotates every two years among cricketing nations. But the cement tycoon’s reputation was badly dented by a number of corruption scandals that have hit the glitzy and lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). Sri Lanka: K. Perera c Sammy b Pollard 40 T. Dilshan b Pollard 56 S. Jayasuriya c & b Narine36 D. Chandimal not out 40 A. Mathews not out 37 Extras: (lb2, w3, nb1) 6 Total: (3 wickets; 20 overs) 215 Fall of wickets: 1-91 (Perera), 2-101 (Dilshan), 3-155 (Jayasuriya) Bowling: Holder 2-0-270 (w2), Taylor 3-0-34-0, Sammy 2-0-26-0, Narine 4-020-1 (w1), Bishoo 1-0-11-0, Bravo 4-0-53-0, Pollard 4-042-2 (nb1) West Indies: J. Charles b Malinga 0 A. Fletcher b Chameera 57 M. Samuels c Siriwardana b Senanayake 10 A. Russell b Siriwardana 16 D. Bravo c Perera b Senanayake 24 200 is always difficult to chase down,” said West Indies captain Sammy. “We kept K. Pollard c Kulasekara b Siriwardana 26 D. Sammy c Kapugedera b Senanayake 3 J. Holder c Siriwardana b Senanayake 2 S. Narine b Jayasuriya 23 J. Taylor c Chandimal b Malinga 6 D. Bishoo not out 6 Extras: (lb1, w11) 12 Total: (all out; 19.5 overs) 185 Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Charles), 2-29 (Samuels) , 3-77 (Russell) 4-86 (Fletcher), 5-137 (Bravo), 6-139 (Pollard), 7-143 (Sammy), 8-143 (Holder), 9-168 (Taylor), 10-185 (Narine) Bowling: Malinga 4-0-192, Kulasekara 4-0-37-0 (w3), Senanayake 4-0-46-4, Chameera 3-0-30-1 (w2), Siriwardana 4-0-41-2 (w1), Jayasuriya 0.5-0-11-1 (w1) losing wickets in clusters and that slowed us down,” he added. (AFP) AJM crush Arabian Oryxes by 86 runs I Sourav DT News Network Manama JM Kooheji defeated Arabian Oryxes by 86 runs in the latest matches of the Young Blaster sponsored BCLCBA Golden League, T-20 Tournament at the Busaiteen Grounds in Muharraq. Batting first, AJM Kooheji scored 232 for one in its 20 overs thanks to a fantastic unbeaten knock by Shoaib (128 of 61 deliveries, 9x6, 12x4) and fantastic support by Souruv Sharma (80 in 40, 6x6, 7x4). In reply, Arabian Oryxes were bowled out for 146 with Siraj (31) top scoring and Shoaib (three for 12) and Kumaran (two for 16) being the best of the bowlers. Stallions also had a A handsome win by 130 runs against Hurricane after scoring 197 for seven in 20 overs with the runs coming from Moazam (74), Omer (40) and Nabeel (25) with Sachin (three for 37) and Nijaz (two for 44) returning the best bowling figures. Hurricane in reply were then dismissed for just 67 with Shafeek (35) top scoring as Ijaz (three for 11) and Moazam (two for seven) dominated the bowling. Brief scores: Rock Star 167/9 in 20 overs (Jerin 64, Anu 28, Arif 2/26) bt Rising Star 75 all out (Jensen 17, Nissaf 3/22) by 92 runs. Falcon CC 85/1 in 11.3 overs (Renjith 34) bt GT Abdulaal 83 all out (Dilopher 17, Ghazali 3/18) by 9 wickets. Al Hekma 103/6 in 12.3 overs (Fawad 42, Mohammed 2/20) bt Lions CC 102 all out (Zuzer 28, Fawad 5/24, Ebrahim 3/11) by 4 wickets. Zayani Motors 178/8 (Fakhar 39, Arun 32, Ayush 2/27) bt Young Blaster 88/6 (Jaan 64, Tariq 1/9) by 90 runs. Kooheji Contractors 143/7 in 20 overs (Faisal 43, Samer 21, Fahad 3/25) bt Riffa CC 131/8 (Khalid 38, Rashid 3/25) by 12 runs. SPORTS Djokovic vows more to come Paris ovak Djokovic says he has reached the peak of his career by taking a “holistic approach”, leaving nothing to chance. The 28-year-old Serb put the finishing touches to one of the greatest years in tennis history on Sunday when he swept aside old rival Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Paris Masters. The tournament was the final one of the ATP regular season and the victory etched his name in the record books. The first man to win three Grand Slam titles and six Masters Series titles in the same year, the first man to reach eight out of nine Masters N Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Series finals and the first man to record 14 straight finals in the same year, all en route to a win-loss record of 78-5 -- the achievements are phenomenal. Djokovic, who is now firmly in the mix with Rod Laver, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the label of the greatest player ever, insists that on sheer talent alone he would never have hit such dizzy heights. “I think there are a few reasons why I have managed to reach my peak at this stage of my career this year,” he said after his defeat of Murray. “I think in terms of physical and mental ability, I have reached my peak experience wise. “Of course I did go through certain periods that had more doubts and, you know, I wasn’t as successful. It all served as a great lesson, as a way to improve and to get better. So this season, everything got together. “I’m a married man, and I’m a father, as well. I think I have a nice balance and serenity in my private life that reflects on the professional life, and vice versa. “I have this belief that the holistic approach will definitely get the best out of yourself. “I’m still determined to improve, to get better. Nobody can be perfect, but, you know, if you are going for the perfection, you might reach excellence. “That’s the kind of mind set I have. Try to work every single day with a purpose.” It was not always so controlled and driven for the Serb, who had to leave his hometown of Belgrade at an early age to train in Germany and who had to overcome both physical and mental obstacles when he first entered the pro scene. There were even charges that he was a choker and a bit of a hypochondriac as he struggled to deal with the physicality of Nadal and the legend of Federer. But all that changed with his maiden major win in the 2008 Australia Open and then Novak Djokovic his wonder run in 2011 when he won the Australian and US Opens as well as Wimbledon. He now has 10 Grand slam titles, four shy of Nadal’s haul and seven away from the alltime record of Federer. But at 28 and in the peak of his career, overtaking them both is a very realistic target. “I have been through stages in my life where I struggled a lot physically, especially in the beginning of the professional career. But, all those experiences in the past have helped me to get stronger, to learn from those experiences, to understand myself, my body,” he said. “I try to take nothing for granted. I try to work on it all the time, because I know that that is the only way I’m managing to stay successful, is to continue progressing. “I’m not trying to keep the status quo, because for me then that’s a regression. “I just try to progress, improve all the time, work on certain things in my life and 31 my game, and hopefully get better in the process, which I feel I’m doing now.” Progressing for Djokovic now means winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London for the fourth time in two weeks’ time. “I look forward to it, especially because of the fact that I have had the season that I have had, and the way that I’m feeling confidently. Hopefully I can finish off the season with another great win,” he said. (AFP) Australia beat New Zealand by 208 runs in first Test Brisbane ustralia crushed New Zealand by 208 runs but the Kiwis were left to curse a disputed decision against skipper Brendon McCullum on the final day of the first Test yesterday. The Australians claimed the seven remaining wickets during the morning in Brisbane to go one-up in the three-Test series after dismissing the Black Caps for 295. New Zealand were chasing a massive 504-run target after two innings declarations from the dominant home side, who easily maintained their 27-year unbeaten streak at the Gabba. Pugnacious opening batsman David Warner was named man of the match after hitting centuries in both innings as the Australians powered away. While the Kiwis were well beaten there was controversy over the dismissal of McCullum, who was his team’s shining light with a typically uninhibited knock. McCullum was well set for his first Test century in Rapidly downhill A Doug Bracewell went next ball, leg before wicket, putting Mitchell Marsh on a hat-trick which Tim Southee saw off. But Southee was soon out to another dubious caught behind decision off Josh Hazlewood. SCOREBOARD Australia 1st innings 556-4 declared (U. Khawaja 174, D. Warner 163) New Zealand 1st innings 317 (K. Williamson 140; M. Starc 4-57) Australia 2nd innings 264-4 declared (J. Burns 129, D. Warner 116; M. Craig 3-78) New Zealand 2nd innings (overnight 142-3): Australia’s vice captain David Warner interacts with his daughter Ivy following his team’s victory “That’s just the game and Australia on 80, when he got hopes of staying in the match a disputed call from English with him. However, McCullum you’ve got to cop it sweet. “I was a bit frustrated. I felt umpire Nigel Llong, who gave did not make a fuss about the him out to a catch off his pad incident at his post-match was playing okay and pretty media conference. “That’s the determined to ensure we were by Steve Smith at second slip. McCullum protested, saying game. Both umpires are two able to keep batting deep into he had not hit the ball, but of the best in world cricket, the afternoon. But I’ve been with their two referrals already outstanding umpires who are around long enough to know exhausted he trudged from the allowed to make the occasional you get some go your way and some against you at times.” ground, taking New Zealand’s mistake,” he said. T. Latham lbw b Starc 29 M. Guptill c Smith b Lyon 23 K. Williamson lbw b Lyon 59 R. Taylor c Smith b Hazlewood 26 B. McCullum c Smith b Marsh 80 J. Neesham c Burns b Johnson 3 B.J. Watling lbw b Lyon 14 M. Craig not out 26 D. Bracewell lbw b Marsh 0 T. Southee c Nevill b Hazlewood 5 T. Boult c Nevill b Starc 15 Extras (b7, lb5, w2, 1nb) 15 Total (all out; 88.3 overs) 295 Fall of wickets: 1-44 (Latham), 2-98 (Guptill), 3-136 (Williamson), 4-165 (Taylor), 5-205 (Neesham), 6-242 (Watling), 7-243 (McCullum), 8-243 (Bracewell), 9-249 (Southee), 10-295 (Boult) Bowling: Starc 20.3-5-69-2 (1w), Johnson 19-6-58-1 (1w), Hazlewood 18-3-68-2, Marsh 10-3-25-2 (1nb), Lyon 21-3-63-3 vows P31 Djokovic more to come 32 24 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 SPORTS Sevilla -3, Real Madrid -2 Sevilla players celebrates their victory Real lose to Sevilla Madrid eal Madrid suffered their first defeat under Rafael Benitez as Sevilla produced a remarkable turnaround to win 3-2 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday evening. The visitors took the lead through a spectacular overhead-kick from former Sevilla player Sergio Ramos on 22 minutes, but Ciro Immobile scored his first goal for the Andalusians to level the scores 10 minutes before half-time. Sevilla finished the half well and came out even stronger after the break, taking the lead through Ever Banega and increasing their advantage thanks to substitute Fernando Llorente, with the capital club unable to find a way back despite a fine stoppage-time consolation goal from James Rodriguez on his return after two months out. The result ensured Primera Division leaders Barcelona will head into the Clasico at the Bernabeu in a fortnight’s time three points ahead of their arch rivals. Benitez’s first few months in charge of the Spanish giants have been marked by a solid defence that had conceded only three goals in all competitions. In the space of 90 minutes, Emery’s men put as many goals past them as they had leaked in their last 15 R matches. This was a brilliant performance from Sevilla, especially after suffering a 3-1 midweek loss to Manchester City that endangered their chances of qualifying for the latter stages of the Champions League, and they moved into the top half of La Liga for the first time this term. Immobile was given just the second start of his Sevilla career due to the absence despite playing in the 1-0 win over Paris St Germain in midweek, and Nacho -the match-winner against the French champions -deputised at left-back for the injured Marcelo. The Spain international had the first proper attempt of the game as Madrid began the game in a confident mood, striking the post on the volley after 11 minutes. Sevilla’s Ciro Immobile (right) vies with Real Madrid’s Isco The visitors capitalised of injured top scorer Kevin Gameiro, while Gareth Bale on their strong start midway returned for Madrid after through the first half, with three weeks on the sidelines Ramos conjuring up a bicycle kick from Isco’s corner and with a calf injury. Kiko Casilla played a second powering the ball past Sergio successive league game with Rico. Unfortunately for the Keylor Navas injured again defender, he landed on his left Benitez’s first few months in charge of the Spanish giants have been marked by a solid defence shoulder -- which he dislocated six weeks earlier -- and was forced off just a few minutes later, replaced by Raphael Varane. Rico kept the visitors’ advantage to a minimum by tipping away a hopeful yet accurate effort from Bale, and his outfield teammates soon got their act together and began to assert their grip on the game. Immobile got his first sniff of goal but was unable to get his shot away and Madrid goalkeeper Casilla began to look nervous. Sevilla exploited his uncertainty from a corner 10 minutes before the break. Yevhen Konoplyanka sent the ball towards the back post, evading the custodian’s grasp and it landed at the feet of Immobile, who arrowed in from close range but a tight angle. The Italian removed his shirt in celebrating his maiden Sevilla goal, earning himself a booking. The striker should have put his side in front just five minutes later but side-footed wide of the near post. However, Immobile did play a part in the move which lead to Sevilla finally taking the lead on the hour mark, playing a one-two with the lively Konoplyanka in the area, allowing the Ukrainian to pull the ball back for Banega to smash home. (ESPN) Ciro Immobile Hon.Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Responsible Editor Mahmood AI Mahmood | Managing Editor Soman Baby | Managing Director P. 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