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As part of counter-terrorism operations, the

authorities have dismantled a 10-member terror cell and arrested seven of them for suspected involvement in terrorist acts led by 31-year-old Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, a top leader of Saraya Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Al Wafa Islamic Movement

and a fugitive living in Iran. The arrested are: Hassan

Maki Abas Hassan, 27; Mahmood Mohammed Ali Mulla Salem Al Bahrani, 33; Zainab Maki Abas, 34; Ameen Habeeb Ali Jassim, 32; Hussain Mohammed Hussain Khamees, 39; Hassan Atiyah Mohammed Saleh, 37; and Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed Hassan Dhaif, 27.

Investigation is in progress

to arrest two more members of the terror cell. They are: Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, 26; and Sadiq Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, both drivers

The arrested have close links with Ahmed Dawood, whose nationality was revoked and is sentenced to life imprisonment in three terror cases. The authorities have also seized large

quantities of explosives from residential areas of Demistan, Karzakan, Malkiya and Dar Kulaib villages that were used as workshops to make bombs and store materials for the purpose, authorities said. 127kg of high-grade explosives and bomb-making materials were seized from these villages, including more than 24kg of C4, TATP and nitro cellulose, in addition

to chemicals and ready-to-use bombs, automatic and other homemade weapons, electric detonators, grenades and ammunition, the authorities said. The case has been referred to the Public Prosecutor after the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science carried out the legal proceedings.

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7 arrested, terror cell dismantled

Ameen Habeeb Ali Jassim

Zainab Maki Abas Hassan Maki Abas Hassan

Hussain Mohammed Hussain Khamees

Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed Hassan

Hassan Atiyah Mohammed Saleh

Mahmood Mohammed Ali Mulla

The weapons and explo-sives seized from residential areas in Demistan, Karzakan, Malkiya and Dar Kulaib villages

Qatar closes Chad embassy in retaliationDoha

Qatar’s foreign ministry yesterday said it was

closing Chad’s embassy in Doha and ordered all staff to leave the emirate within three days.

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A worker with close links to Dawood and a the key suspect who was

in-charge of bomb-making for Saraya Al Ashtar, including bombs seized on March 13, 2017. Hassan is suspected to be the key bomb

maker who set up a warehouse to keep materials smuggled from

abroad. He was also involved in the cases related to making and possessing bombs and had been involved in transporting and making bombs since 2013. He had also received training in making bombs.

2 Friday, August 25, 2017

Arrested members


Investigation is in progress to arrest two more members

of the cell: Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, 26; and Sadiq Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, both drivers.

Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, 26, was convicted and wanted in cases of terrorism, including the use of explosives, endangering lives, attempt to murder, arson, and making and possessing bombs to carry out terrorist acts.

Sadiq Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, was convicted and wanted in cases of terrorism, including

arson, making and possessing bombs, endangering public vehicles and vandalising communication facilities.

Two more to be arrested

DT News NetworkManamaThe authorities have disclosed the details of the seven members of a terrorist cell who have been arrested in a counter-terror operation. The suspected members were acting under instructions from Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, leader of Saraya Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Al Wafa Islamic Movement and a Bahraini fugitive living in Iran. Details of the arrested

Hassan Maki Abas Hassan, 27 Mahmood Mohammed Ali Mulla Salem Al Bahrani, 33

Zainab Maki Abas, 34

An Arabic teacher who trained key suspect Hassan Maki Abas in bomb-making. Hassan Maki received a bag containing a Kalashnikov and explosives from him and kept it for some time b e f o r e returning it. He was arrested on arrival in Bahrain from Lebanon.

She is accused of hiding the bags containing explosives and the Kalashnikov belonging to her brother Hassan Maki Abas in her house in Malkiya before his arrest. She then asked her husband Ameen Habeeb Ali to move them from the house.

Weapons and explosives seized

Sadiq Mohammed Sayed Hadi Hassan

A worker with close links to Dawood and a the key suspect who was

in-charge of bomb-making for Saraya Al Ashtar, including bombs seized on March 13, 2017. Hassan is suspected to be the key bomb

maker who set up a warehouse to keep materials smuggled from

abroad. He was also involved in the cases related to making and possessing bombs and had been involved in transporting and making bombs since 2013. He had also received training in making bombs.


Arrested members


Investigation is in progress to arrest two more members

of the cell: Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, 26; and Sadiq Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, both drivers.

Sayed Hadi Hassan Majeed Radhi, 26, was convicted and wanted in cases of terrorism, including the use of explosives, endangering lives, attempt to murder, arson, and making and possessing bombs to carry out terrorist acts.

Sadiq Mohammed Abdulrasool Darweesh, 25, was convicted and wanted in cases of terrorism, including

arson, making and possessing bombs, endangering public vehicles and vandalising communication facilities.

Two more to be arrested

DT News NetworkManamaThe authorities have disclosed the details of the seven members of a terrorist cell who have been arrested in a counter-terror operation. The suspected members were acting under instructions from Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, leader of Saraya Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Al Wafa Islamic Movement and a Bahraini fugitive living in Iran. Details of the arrested

Hassan Maki Abas Hassan, 27 Mahmood Mohammed Ali Mulla Salem Al Bahrani, 33

Zainab Maki Abas, 34

An Arabic teacher who trained key suspect Hassan Maki Abas in bomb-making. Hassan Maki received a bag containing a Kalashnikov and explosives from him and kept it for some time b e f o r e returning it. He was arrested on arrival in Bahrain from Lebanon.

She is accused of hiding the bags containing explosives and the Kalashnikov belonging to her brother Hassan Maki Abas in her house in Malkiya before his arrest. She then asked her husband Ameen Habeeb Ali to move them from the house.

Weapons and explosives seized

Sadiq Mohammed Sayed Hadi Hassan

3Friday, August 25, 2017

worked for Dawood

A worker recruited by Hassan Maki Abas, who received and transported bomb-making material to different areas, including Karzakan and Demistan. He also temporarily stored some material in his house.

Al Sindhi, the wanted fugitive


Murtadha Majeed Al Sindi is a wanted

fugitive believed to be living in Iran. Al Sindi, a top leader of the banned Saraya Al Ashtar, is accused of several terror plots and violent acts of assassinations of police personnel in Bahrain.


Th i r t y -one-year-

old Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, the king pin of the terror cell which was busted by securities agencies, is a top leader of Saraya Al Ashtar, the terror wing of Al Wafa Islamic Movement and a Bahraini fugitive living in Iran. He is also sentenced to 15 years in jail in a fourth case. He has strong ties with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Murtadha Al Sindi, a wanted terrorist who is also living in Iran. Dawood was involved in setting up and controlling various terror cells and planning terrorist activities, which resulted in the death of several policemen in an attack.

Who is Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood?

The arrested mem-bers of the terror cell were acting under instructions from Hussein Ali Ahmed Dawood, leader of Saraya Al Ashtar

Ameen Habeeb Ali Jassim 32

Hussain Mohammed Hussain Khamees, 39

Hassan Atiyah Mohammed Saleh, 37

Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed Hassan Dhaif, 27

An employee who transported the bags containing the Kalashnikov and explosives given by his wife to the sister of the key suspect in the case to hand them over to Hussain Mohammed Hussain Khamees to hide them.

A d r i v e r who hid the bags in his h o u s e in Dar Kulaib.

A driver who bought bomb-making material, including metal balls and gas cylinders, several times on the instructions of Hassan Maki Abas, for carrying out blasts.


Manama

His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

the Prime Minister yesterday announced the restructuring of the High Committee for Disabled Persons’ Welfare Affairs.

As per an edit issued, the committee will be restructured under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labour and Social Development.

The duration of the committee members will be two renewable years and the members will elect its vice chairman in the first meeting of the committee.

The Minister of Labour and Social Development and the ministers each according to his domain have been tasked to implement this Edict effective from the date of its issuance, and to be published in the Official Gazette.

The new members are:1) Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa

Al Khalifa, representative of the National Institution for Services to the Disabled.

2) Shaikha Ayesha bint Ali Al Khalifa, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

3) Badriya Yousef Al Jeeb, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

4) Asmahan Yousef Al-Siaud, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development

5) Ahmed Jaffar Al Hayeki, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development

6) Mohammed Rashid Al-Souwaidi, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

7) Khalid Mahmoud Al-Saeedi, representative of the Ministry of Education.

8) Naseem Ahmed Al-Jebel, repreentative of the Ministry of Housing.

9) Dr. Rehab Marzouq Al Marzouq, representative of the Ministry of Health.

10) Ibrahim Yousef Al Jowder, representative of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

11) Abdulhassan Ali Abdulhassan, representative of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

12) Maha Khalifa Hamada, representative of the Ministry

of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

13) Dr. Dunya Ahmed Abdullah, representative of the Supreme Council of Women.

14) Waleed Ali Al Thawadi, representative of the Ministry of Information Affairs.

15) Yousef Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, representative of the Civil Service Bureau.

16) Nawar Abdullah Al Mattawa, representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs.

17) Abdullah Baqer Hassan Baqer, representative of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

18) Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, representative of Bahrain Sports Association for the Disabled.

19) Jassim Mohammed Sayadi, representative of Bahrain Parents and Friends of the Disabled Society.

20) Adel Sultan Al Mattawa, representative of Bahrain International Mobility Centre.

Separately, as per another edict issued, HRH the Premier appointed and reappointed members of the Advisory Board of National Authority for Qualification & Quality Assurance in Education and Training (QQA)

The following members have been reappointed as members of the QAA’s Advisory Board: Soha Mohammed AlKooheji, representative of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Mona Mohammed Al Balushi, representative of the Council of Higher Education, Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, representative of the Civil Service Bureau, and Dr. Bassam Mohammed Al Hamad, a member from the governmental universities. The duration of their membership in the committee will be four years.

The edict also stipulated the appointment of Ahmed Jaffar Miftah, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development as a member in the Advisory Board of the National Authority for Qualification Assurance in Education and Training and the duration of his membership in the committee will be four years.

The chairman of QAA has been tasked to implement this Edict effective from the date of its issuance, which will also be published in the Official Gazette.

PM restructures Disability Welfare Committee, QAA Advisory Board

Manama

Information Affairs Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi

yesterday lauded the patriotic role played by the Bahraini media in defending national and Arab issues, professionally and objectively.

The minister also voiced deep pride in the Qatari citizens, being the cornerstones of the social system of the peoples of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Meeting the representatives from the Bahraini Press and media, including editors-in-chief of local newspapers and columnists, Al-Rumaihi extended sincere thanks to journalists and media professionals in Bahrain, stressing that they have set the example in loyalty, national belonging and patriotism thanks to their unwavering keenness on national, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab unity.

“What the national press and media outlets are doing is exactly the patriotic role that they are

expected to play in responding to allegations, fallacies and fabricated reports disseminated by biased and tendentious media against the Kingdom of Bahrain,” he said.

“The reports and coverage by the national media in Bahrain are not directed in any way against the brothers in the State of Qatar, but against Qatar’s terrorism-supporting policies and in response to the false accusations made by its media, particularly Al-Jazeera channel.”

The Bahraini media are also exposing Qatar’s media policy which has, for years, strove to distort facts in the Kingdom of Bahrain by disseminating false and baseless accusations under shiny, misleading and inaccurate pretexts, such as freedom of expression and opinion and inclusive opinions, he added.

The minister affirmed the pride of Bahrain –leaders, government and people- in the Qatari people who represents a cornerstone in

the social system of GCC peoples, and even the Arab people to which everyone is proud to belong.

He asserted that the “poisonous” pens in the Qatari media have been trying to exploit the current crisis to drive wedges between GCC peoples, and try to show that what is happening is directed against the Qatari people, without paying heed to the keenness of the leadership on the security, stability and interests of the brotherly Qatari people, as clearly reflected in the royal order to ensure easy procedures for joint families and to take humanitarian cases into consideration.

Al-Rumaihi re-affirmed the national fundamentals on which Bahrain’s cultural and humanitarian message is based, which has turned the kingdom, throughout history, into a beacon of freedom, tolerance, peaceful and mutual acceptance.

He stressed that Bahrain, while proud of its GCC and Arab dimensions, contributes effectively to the global humanitarian message.

Minister hails Bahraini media

Manama

The Independent Ombudsman for the National Security Agency

(NSA) yesterday met the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh as part of an ongoing investigation into the allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault doing rounds on social media channels.

Reports circulating on various social media channels also raised concerns regarding the condition of Bahraini national Ebtisam Al-Saegh, who is under trial in a terror case.

Responding to the reports, the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh said that he had been very upset with the allegations that his wife had been raped, something she had not mentioned to him at any point.

The NSA Ombudsman said that

such allegations, if founded, will result in strict adherence to the law and guidelines governing professional behaviour.

The case was opened proactively by the NSA Ombudsman to investigate claims of violations. As part of the investigation, NSA has dispatched investigators and commenced interviews with relevant parties. The investigators also gathered and reviewed documents and material such as arrest records, statements, and CCTV footage from the point of arrest.

Separately, National Security Agency (NSA) Inspector-General Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al Rumaihi held discussions with the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh to find out the truth behind such reports,

although no official complaint has been filed in this regard. Council of Representatives First Deputy Speaker Ali Al Aradi and Member Khalid Al Shaer attended the meeting.

Al Rumaihi stressed that while NSA has the right to take legal action against those behind any baseless allegation, the Public Prosecution is the investigating body and people with evidence should submit it to it, instead of posting allegations on websites and on social media, which is in itself a crime punishable under Article 364 and 365 of the Penal Code that stipulates a jail term and a fine.

Ebtisam Al-Saegh’s husband appreciated the NSA’s initiative and resolve to probe all complaints and praised the Inspector-General for his assurance to protect rights.

Ombudsman investigating allegations of sexual assault


Manama

His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

the Prime Minister yesterday announced the restructuring of the High Committee for Disabled Persons’ Welfare Affairs.

As per an edit issued, the committee will be restructured under the chairmanship of the Minister of Labour and Social Development.

The duration of the committee members will be two renewable years and the members will elect its vice chairman in the first meeting of the committee.

The Minister of Labour and Social Development and the ministers each according to his domain have been tasked to implement this Edict effective from the date of its issuance, and to be published in the Official Gazette.

The new members are:1) Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa

Al Khalifa, representative of the National Institution for Services to the Disabled.

2) Shaikha Ayesha bint Ali Al Khalifa, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

3) Badriya Yousef Al Jeeb, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

4) Asmahan Yousef Al-Siaud, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development

5) Ahmed Jaffar Al Hayeki, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development

6) Mohammed Rashid Al-Souwaidi, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

7) Khalid Mahmoud Al-Saeedi, representative of the Ministry of Education.

8) Naseem Ahmed Al-Jebel, repreentative of the Ministry of Housing.

9) Dr. Rehab Marzouq Al Marzouq, representative of the Ministry of Health.

10) Ibrahim Yousef Al Jowder, representative of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

11) Abdulhassan Ali Abdulhassan, representative of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

12) Maha Khalifa Hamada, representative of the Ministry

of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning.

13) Dr. Dunya Ahmed Abdullah, representative of the Supreme Council of Women.

14) Waleed Ali Al Thawadi, representative of the Ministry of Information Affairs.

15) Yousef Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, representative of the Civil Service Bureau.

16) Nawar Abdullah Al Mattawa, representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs.

17) Abdullah Baqer Hassan Baqer, representative of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

18) Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, representative of Bahrain Sports Association for the Disabled.

19) Jassim Mohammed Sayadi, representative of Bahrain Parents and Friends of the Disabled Society.

20) Adel Sultan Al Mattawa, representative of Bahrain International Mobility Centre.

Separately, as per another edict issued, HRH the Premier appointed and reappointed members of the Advisory Board of National Authority for Qualification & Quality Assurance in Education and Training (QQA)

The following members have been reappointed as members of the QAA’s Advisory Board: Soha Mohammed AlKooheji, representative of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Mona Mohammed Al Balushi, representative of the Council of Higher Education, Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, representative of the Civil Service Bureau, and Dr. Bassam Mohammed Al Hamad, a member from the governmental universities. The duration of their membership in the committee will be four years.

The edict also stipulated the appointment of Ahmed Jaffar Miftah, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development as a member in the Advisory Board of the National Authority for Qualification Assurance in Education and Training and the duration of his membership in the committee will be four years.

The chairman of QAA has been tasked to implement this Edict effective from the date of its issuance, which will also be published in the Official Gazette.

PM restructures Disability Welfare Committee, QAA Advisory Board

Manama

Information Affairs Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi

yesterday lauded the patriotic role played by the Bahraini media in defending national and Arab issues, professionally and objectively.

The minister also voiced deep pride in the Qatari citizens, being the cornerstones of the social system of the peoples of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Meeting the representatives from the Bahraini Press and media, including editors-in-chief of local newspapers and columnists, Al-Rumaihi extended sincere thanks to journalists and media professionals in Bahrain, stressing that they have set the example in loyalty, national belonging and patriotism thanks to their unwavering keenness on national, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab unity.

“What the national press and media outlets are doing is exactly the patriotic role that they are

expected to play in responding to allegations, fallacies and fabricated reports disseminated by biased and tendentious media against the Kingdom of Bahrain,” he said.

“The reports and coverage by the national media in Bahrain are not directed in any way against the brothers in the State of Qatar, but against Qatar’s terrorism-supporting policies and in response to the false accusations made by its media, particularly Al-Jazeera channel.”

The Bahraini media are also exposing Qatar’s media policy which has, for years, strove to distort facts in the Kingdom of Bahrain by disseminating false and baseless accusations under shiny, misleading and inaccurate pretexts, such as freedom of expression and opinion and inclusive opinions, he added.

The minister affirmed the pride of Bahrain –leaders, government and people- in the Qatari people who represents a cornerstone in

the social system of GCC peoples, and even the Arab people to which everyone is proud to belong.

He asserted that the “poisonous” pens in the Qatari media have been trying to exploit the current crisis to drive wedges between GCC peoples, and try to show that what is happening is directed against the Qatari people, without paying heed to the keenness of the leadership on the security, stability and interests of the brotherly Qatari people, as clearly reflected in the royal order to ensure easy procedures for joint families and to take humanitarian cases into consideration.

Al-Rumaihi re-affirmed the national fundamentals on which Bahrain’s cultural and humanitarian message is based, which has turned the kingdom, throughout history, into a beacon of freedom, tolerance, peaceful and mutual acceptance.

He stressed that Bahrain, while proud of its GCC and Arab dimensions, contributes effectively to the global humanitarian message.

Minister hails Bahraini media

Manama

The Independent Ombudsman for the National Security Agency

(NSA) yesterday met the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh as part of an ongoing investigation into the allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault doing rounds on social media channels.

Reports circulating on various social media channels also raised concerns regarding the condition of Bahraini national Ebtisam Al-Saegh, who is under trial in a terror case.

Responding to the reports, the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh said that he had been very upset with the allegations that his wife had been raped, something she had not mentioned to him at any point.

The NSA Ombudsman said that

such allegations, if founded, will result in strict adherence to the law and guidelines governing professional behaviour.

The case was opened proactively by the NSA Ombudsman to investigate claims of violations. As part of the investigation, NSA has dispatched investigators and commenced interviews with relevant parties. The investigators also gathered and reviewed documents and material such as arrest records, statements, and CCTV footage from the point of arrest.

Separately, National Security Agency (NSA) Inspector-General Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al Rumaihi held discussions with the husband of Ebtisam Al Saegh to find out the truth behind such reports,

although no official complaint has been filed in this regard. Council of Representatives First Deputy Speaker Ali Al Aradi and Member Khalid Al Shaer attended the meeting.

Al Rumaihi stressed that while NSA has the right to take legal action against those behind any baseless allegation, the Public Prosecution is the investigating body and people with evidence should submit it to it, instead of posting allegations on websites and on social media, which is in itself a crime punishable under Article 364 and 365 of the Penal Code that stipulates a jail term and a fine.

Ebtisam Al-Saegh’s husband appreciated the NSA’s initiative and resolve to probe all complaints and praised the Inspector-General for his assurance to protect rights.

Ombudsman investigating allegations of sexual assault

5Friday, August 25, 2017

CONDENDED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION for the six months ended 30 June 2017Retail Bank, Bahrain

Dr. Boutros Klink Shaikha Tareef Reviewed by: KPMGChief Executive Officer, Bahrain Chief Financial Officer, Bahrain Public Accountants

sc.com/bh

Licensed by the CBB as a Conventional Retail Bank and a Wholesale Bank

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as at 30 June 2017

Bahraini Dinars 000’s30 June 2017

(reviewed)31 December 2016

(audited)

Assets Cash and balances at central banks 60,442 46,361Due from other entities of the Head Office 14,524 43,121Deposits and amounts due from banks 42,569 38,807Investment securities 165,051 177,374Derivative financial instruments 15,491 15,954 Loans and advances to customers 460,761 472,454Property, equipment and software 4,070 4,187Other assets 21,431 9,462Total assets 784,339 807,720

LiabilitiesDue to other entities of the Head Office 26,341 34,719 Derivative financial instruments 18,392 19,891 Deposits and amounts due to banks 30,791 35,442 Customers accounts 630,876 641,537 Other liabilities 26,167 25,796 Total liabilities 732,567 757,385

Head Office funds Capital 10,743 10,743Retained earnings 5,986 4,771Other reserves 35,043 34,821 Total Head Office funds 51,772 50,335 Total liabilities and Head Office funds 784,339 807,720

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSSfor the six months ended 30 June 2017


(reviewed)30 June 2016

(reviewed)

Interest income 15,596 14,593Interest expense (2,757) (1,973)Net interest income 12,839 12,620

Fee and commission income 6,425 4,555Fee and commission expense (578) (421)Net fee and commission income 5,847 4,134

Net trading income 2,519 (902)Other operating income 226 187Total operating income 21,431 16,039

Staff costs 5,673 5,497 Depreciation and amortisation 233 220 Premises and equipment costs 448 424 Other operating expenses 6,986 5,653 Total operating expenses 13,340 11,794

Operating profit before impairment losses 8,091 4,245

Impairment losses on loans and advances and other credit risk provisions (2,105) (914)

Profit for the period 5,986 3,331

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEfor the six months ended 30 June 2017



(reviewed)

Profit for the period 5,986 3,331 Other comprehensive incomeItems that may be reclassified to profit or loss:Net change in fair value of available-for-sale investments 222 990

Total other comprehensive income for the period 222 990

Total comprehensive income for the period 6,208 4,321

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN HEAD OFFICE FUNDS

for the six months ended 30 June 2017 Bahraini Dinars 000’s

Capital Retained earnings

Other reserves

Total2017 (reviewed) General reserve Available-for- sale reserveAt 1 January 2017 10,743 4,771 34,056 765 50,335 Comprehensive income for the periodProfit for the period - 5,986 - - 5,986Other comprehensive incomeFair value reserve:Net change in fair value of available-for-sale reserve - - - 222 222 Total comprehensive income for the period - 5,986 - 222 6,208 Amounts remitted to Head Office during the period - (4,771) - - (4,771)At 30 June 2017 10,743 5,986 34,056 987 51,772

Capital Retained earnings

Other reserves

Total2016 (reviewed) General reserveAvailable-for-

sale reserveAt 1 January 2016 10,743 (441) 34,056 12 44,370Comprehensive income for the periodProfit for the period - 3,331 - - 3,331Other comprehensive incomeFair value reserve:Net change in fair value of available-for-sale reserve - - - 990 990

Total comprehensive income for the period - 3,331 - 990 4,321

At 30 June 2016 10,743 2,890 34,056 1,002 48,691

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSfor the six months ended 30 June 2017



(reviewed)Operating activities Profit for the period 5,986 3,331 Adjustments for non-cash items and other adjustments included in the profit:Depreciation and amortisation 233 220 Amortisation of discount on investment securities (1,394) (934)Net Impairment provisions for loans and advances and other credit risk provisions 2,039 895

Dividend and other income received from equity investment (221) (179)Net cash generated before changes in operating assets and liabilities 6,643 3,333

Balances with central banks (mandatory cash reserve) 408 (77)Due from other entities of the Head Office (88) (29)Deposits and amounts due from banks 4,815 (6,332)Loans and advances to customers 9,654 10,622 Accrued interest receivable and other assets (11,506) (2,871)Due to other entities of the Head Office 2,492 (11,244)Deposits and amounts due to banks (4,651) (36,139)Customers accounts (10,661) (5,070)Accrued interest payable and other liabilities (1,128) (2,185)Net cash used in operating activities (4,022) (49,992)

Investing activitiesPurchase of available-for-sale investment securities (31,061) (77,503)Maturity of available-for-sale investment securities 45,000 75,667 Dividend and other income received from equity investment 221 179 Purchase of property and equipment (116) (55)Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities 14,044 (1,712)

Financing activitiesAmounts remitted to Head Office (4,771) -Net cash used in financing activities (4,771) -

Increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period 5,251 (51,704)

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 70,329 106,285

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 75,580 54,581

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Manama

Protests by the ex-employees of a construction company over unpaid wages took a more intense

turn yesterday with the workers now claiming that the company has misled the ministry by making false claims, including that on payment assurances.

According to the protesting workers, the company owners did so to get rid of the travel placed on them by the court for failing to clear the dues it owes to suppliers.

“He is trying to get the travel ban removed,” a protesting worker told DT News adding: “If the ban is lifted he might leave and will not return to the Kingdom.”

The company owners, according to the workers, assured the Ministry of Labour and Social Development that they had paid salaries to majority of their employees and rest of them were given assurances.

However, one of the protesting workers, on condition of anonymity, told DT News that they were given “no such assurances.”

The company has paid salaries to 35 of their Bahraini employees and given assurances to some of the expatriates staff members, “but most of us didn’t receive any thing,”claimed the protesting workers.

“In fact, they even refused to speak to us,” a protesting worker said adding: “Every attempt to communicate with them failed.”

The workers also told DT News that they were even refused entry to the company premises when tried reaching the officials for clarifications.

“So it is quite astonishing that they even make such claims,” an ex-employee said

“We are looking for a clear response on our payments.”“We understand the financial difficulties they are

in, but we need at least to be informed about their intentions,” the protesting workers said.

Unpaid salary: Workers claimcompany misled authorities

The protest which was held last Thursday at Andalus Garden (file)

Sanad, Sehla advance


Sanad Youth Centre defeated Zallaq Youth

Centre in a penalty shootout after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw on the fourth day of the Round of 16 knockout matches in the Fifth Khalid bin Hamad Futsal League for Youth Centres, People with Disabilities and Girls (Khalid 5) at the Khalifa Sports City Hall in Isa Town.

The win puts Sanad into the quarter-finals, despite the loss on penalties, Zallaq’s Ali Al Noobi was adjudged as man of the match for his exceptional performance.

South Sehla Youth Centre also advanced to the quarter-finals after edging Saar Club 3-2 thanks to a man of the match performance by striker Ibrahim Al Qassab who netted a hat-trick.

The latest dignitary to attend the matches was HH Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, International Affairs Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who also toured the different sections and met with the

players, match officials and organisers.

Meanwhile, Salama Ateeq, Head of the Girls’ Tournament Committee has confirmed that the girls’ teams competitions will begin today and expressed her appreciation to HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Honorary President of Bahrain Sports Federation for Disabilities for including girls’ teams in this year’s league for the first time.

Six teams will compete in this category divided into two groups. Three matches will be held on the first day at 4.30pm between Team Challenge and Team Will, followed at 5.15pm by Team Will and Team Hope and concluding at 6pm with Team Challenge and Team Hope. The top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-final knockout.

The teams have been named by the committee to reflect Shaikh Khalid’s humanitarian qualities.


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Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed in a group photo with players

Action between Sanad and Zallaq

League Financial Committee Head Abdulla Al-Mutawwa appre-ciates support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs

Ibrahim Al Qassab receives man of the match award

Action between South Sehla and SaarRas Rumman’s Qassim Hassan, one of the best players in the league

Friday, August 25, 2017 7

McDonalds to limit use of antibiotics in chicken

BNP PARIBAS – CONVENTIONAL RETAIL BANK – BAHRAIN BRANCH (Licensed as a Conventional Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain)

CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

As at 30 June

2017(Unaudited)

31 December

2016(Audited)

ASSETSCash and balances with banks and the Central Bank 3,291 3,487Placements with banks 37,100 35,000Due from other offices of the Bank 39,977 29,687Available-for-sale financial assets 37,003 11,117Loans and advances to banks 12,067 13,475Loans and advances to customers 43,771 56,935Other assets 955 1,139Property and equipment 90 116Total assets 174,254 150,956LIABILITIES AND HEAD OFFICE FUNDSLIABILITIES Deposits from banks 2 -Due to other offices of the Bank 37,382 37,259Due to customers 81,534 59,626Other liabilities 16,400 16,304Total liabilities 135,318 113,189HEAD OFFICE FUNDSCapital 2,700 2,700Other reserve 1,397 1,397Fair value reserve 72 131Unremitted profit 34,767 33,539

38,936 37,767Total liabilities and Head Office funds 174,254 150,956

Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income (continued) (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars)

Condensed interim statement of financial position(Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars)

Condensed interim statement of comprehensive income (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars)

Six month period ended 30 June

2017(Unaudited)

30 June

2016(Unaudited)

Profit/(loss) for the period 1,228 (234)Other comprehensive income for the periodItems that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:

Fair value movement on available for sale investments (59) (56)

Other reserve - 113Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 1,169 (177)


2017(Unaudited)

30 June

2016(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activitiesProfit/(loss) for the period 1,228 (234)

Adjustments for:Depreciation 26 23Charge for termination indemnity - net 11 8Impairment charge on loans and advances, banks - 2Impairment (reversal)/charge on loans and advances, customers (34) 993

Impairment (reversal)/charge on guarantees (73) 1331,158 925

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Balances with banks and the Central Bank 190 (35)Loans and advances to banks 1,408 1,464Loans and advances to customers 13,198 3,866Due from other offices of the Bank 3,314 2,797Other assets 184 (597)Deposits from banks 2 29Due to other offices of the Bank 123 (10,647)Due to customers 21,908 (40,135)Other liabilities 158 405Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 41,643 (41,928)

Cash flows from investing activitiesPurchase of property and equipment - (9)(Purchase)/sale of investment securities (25,945) 2,000Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (25,945) 1,991

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 15,698 (39,937)Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 59,680 113,919Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 75,378 73,982

Condensed interim statement of Cash Flow (Expressed in thousands of Bahraini Dinars)

Abid Hussain Chief Financial Officer - MEA

S. Hari Chief Operating Officer


2017(Unaudited)

30 June

2016(Unaudited)

Interest income 1,461 1,361Interest expense (334) (190)Net interest income 1,127 1,171

Income from securities 347 221Net fees and commissions 634 687Gain on derivatives and foreign exchangetransactions 6 2

Total operating income 2,114 2,081

Staff costs (350) (498)Depreciation (26) (23)Premises related costs (53) (50)Other operating costs (564) (616)Impairment charge on loans and advances, banks - (2)Impairment reversal/(charge) on loans andadvances, customers 34 (993)

Impairment reversal/(charge) on guarantees 73 (133)

Total operating expenses (886) (2,315)Profit/(loss) for the period 1,228 (234)

The above has been extracted from the reviewed condensed interim financial information. The auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers ME Limited, Kingdom of Bahrain,have expressed an unqualified review conclusion on 22/08/2017.

Missing Pets

PRINCESA - Female, 3 yrs, not wearing collar or ID tag, escaped from kitchen door, Riffa (Oasis Riffa Views), 2/8/17. 33223870 or 33223840

SIMBA - Male, 2 yrs, neutered, slipped out kitchen door, not wearing collar or ID tag, Hamala (next to Hamala Hills), REWARD for safe return, 7/6/17. 39988333 or 39404422

LUKY - Male, Persian/Birman mix, 3yrs, blue eyes, neutered, wearing blue collar-no ID tag, usually comes back-was likely picked up by someone as week before someone was trying to catch him to take photo, Tala-Amwaj, 7/6/17. 36139194

WIBER - Male Shih Tzu, age unknown, not wearing collar or ID tag, cleaning men reported he was seen near a villa - went around asking neighbors, believed he was STOLEN, Hamad Town (near Roundabout 5), 28/6/17. 33366097

SULTAN - Male, 2 yrs, neutered, mostly white/ beige w darker patch on back and mouth, likely not wearing collar or ID, long sorted story - but said to possibly be at a farm in Saar and can’t get straight answers, 21/4/17. 66339925

MIA - Female Husky, 6 mos, brown and white w blue eyes, wearing pink collar - no ID, was frightened by stray dogs and ran away, last seen in Jurdab being chased, 22/3/17. 36366162

New York

McDonalds says it will start globally rolling back use

of antibiotics in its chicken products from 2018 as part of efforts to curb microbial resistance to drugs and the rise of superbugs.

The decision follows a similar move undertaken in the US market in 2016.

It applies to drugs that are also used in human medicine, called Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobials (HPCIA) by the World Health Organization (WHO). “Starting in 2018, we will begin implementing a

new broiler chicken antibiotics policy in markets around the world,” the company said in a statement issued Wednesday.

By 2018, HPCIAs will be eliminated in broiler chicken for the Brazil, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the US, and Europe. An exception will be made for the antibiotic colistin

for Europe only.The policy will be extended

for Australia and Russia by the end of 2019, when the colistin exception for Europe will be made phased out.

It will be fully implemented globally by January 2027, although the firm said: “Our goal is to have this policy

implemented before this date.”Scientists have for decades

argued there is a link between antibiotic use in animals and the dwindling effectiveness of these drugs in human medicine.

Industrial-scale poultry farmers often use antibiotics not to treat outbreaks of disease in their flocks but to prevent it from occurring.

Some also use the drugs to help birds gain weight more quickly. Certain antibiotics destroy bacteria in the gut, which means that the chicken can convert feed to muscle faster.

Scientists have for decades argued there is a link between antibiotic use

in animals and the dwindling effective-ness of these drugs in human medicine.

1.4m pilgrims arrivein Saudi before hajjRiyadh

More than 1.4 million Muslims have so far

arrived in Saudi Arabia for the hajj, authorities said Thursday, with the annual pilgrimage marked by the return of Iranians after Tehran’s boycott last year.

More than two million people are expected to participate in this year’s hajj, a pillar of Islam that capable Muslims must perform at least once in their lives, which starts next week.

“So far 1,313,946 pilgrims have arrived by air, 79,501 by land, and 12,477 by sea -- an increase of 33 percent

compared with the same period last year,” the state-run Saudi Press Agency said, citing passport officials.

That includes more than 400 Qatari pilgrims, local media reported. All Qatari pilgrims arrived through the Salwa border crossing with Qatar.

The ministry added it was equipped to handle the additional crowds after the completion of expansion works at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the most revered site in Islam.

More than 1.8 million faithful took part in last year’s hajj.

20 sailors dead after ship sinksBasra

The bodies of 20 Iraqi sailors have been recovered after

their ship sank following a collision off the country’s southern coast. The Al-Misbar sank in Iraqi waters on Saturday following the collision with a foreign-flagged vessel, after which eight sailors were rescued

and the bodies of four others found. The ministry said in a statement that 16 more bodies were found when the ship was raised. Iraqi authorities have ordered the foreign vessel impounded following the collision, which took place in the Khor Abdullah maritime canal between Iraq and Kuwait.

BUSINESS8 Friday, August 25, 2017

Manama

LIC (International) Bahrain, the overseas arm

of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) said it has achieved total First Premium Income of over US$288 million, registering a growth of over 20 per cent

The company, while reviewing its performance at the end of first seven months of the year, said it crossed as at 15th August 2017, the

total First Premium Income achieved last year. In terms of new policies written, the growth was over 15pc.

This was announced during the 99th Meeting of the Board of Directors of LIC (International) held at Movenpick Hotel, Bahrain on 24th August 2017.

The meeting was attended by V.K. Sharma, Chairman, LIC of India, Usha Sangwan,

Managing Director, LIC of India, Abdulrahman Ali Alwazzan, Director, Intercol, Rajesh Kandwal, CEO & MD, LIC (International) Bahrain.

In a statement, the board of directors said that the company crossed a landmark of US$2 billion in terms of assets, with first billion achieved in the year 2013.

The investment income grew about 21pc to US$45.3m.

The profit as at Q2 is US$7.4m with a growth of 9.5pc over last year.

Board also said that with the appointment of P.K. Arora as Signing Actuary of the Company, the risk management framework of the company will further get strengthened and the Company shall also be able to launch innovative products.

LIC Internationallogs healthy growth

Seen in the photograph are Directors of LIC International: V. K. Sharma, Chairman, LIC of India and LIC (International), Usha Sangwan, Managing Director, LIC of India & Deputy Chairman, LIC (International), Abdulrahman Ali Alwazzan, Director, Intercol, Rajesh Kandwal, CEO & Managing Director and other officials of LIC (International) and Intercol.

Manama

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces

that the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam Islamic securities, Sukuk Al-Salam, has been subscribed by 100 per cent.

Subscriptions worth BD43 million were received for the BD43m issue, which carries a maturity of 91 days.

The expected return on the

issue, which begins on 23rd August 2017 and matures on 22nd November 2017, is 2.36% compared to 2.30% for the previous issue on 19th July 2017.

The Sukuk Al-Salam are issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

This is issue No.196 (BH00045240C5) of the short-term Sukuk Al-Salam series.

CBB Sukuk Al-Salam securities subscribed

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Samsung unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to mount a renewed challenge to Apple and its soon-to-come iPhone 8. The “phablet” was revealed at an event in New York City, which left some analysts underwhelmed

by its lack of new features beyond a dual-lens camera for telephoto zoom -- already available on the iPhone7 Plus.

“None of us will ever forget what hap-pened last year, but I will never forget how millions of dedicated Note loyalists stayed with us, so let me express my deepest gratitude”

- DJ Koh Samsung president of mobile communications

business

Samsung did not disclose the price of the Note 8, which will hit shops on September 15 but will be available for pre-orders starting Thursday.

Pre-orders

Apple is expected to unveil a 10th anniversary version of the iPhone in September. Reports say the new iPhone will include a high-quality, edge-to-edge screen with a notch in the top for an extra camera supporting 3D facial recognition.Some speculate that the back of the new handset will be glass and will offer wireless charging.

iPhone turns 10

Global smartphone sales saw a modest decline of 0.8 per-cent in the second quarter of 2017. Samsung maintained top spot in the crowded field with a 23.3 percent market share, while Apple held onto second place with 12 percent.

Sales decline“Infinity” screens that span edge-to-edge to enhance the viewing of video or help to juggle multiple tasks.Bixby virtual assistant to compete with artificial intelligence in handsets powered by Apple or Google-backed Android software.Water and dust resist-ance, along with wire-less charging capability.

Note 8Samsung is also working on a smart speaker infused with Bixby that will take on home assis-tant devices fielded by Amazon, Google and Apple.

Smart speaker

DJ Koh

BUSINESSFriday, August 25, 2017 9

The Hague

Europe’s biggest oil refinery has resumed operations after most of its electricity supply was restored following a

devastating fire more than three weeks ago, Shell said. The Rotterdam-based plant halted production after a huge blaze on July 29, which Shell said was caused by a short-circuit. “We are investigating the underlying cause of the short-circuit,” Shell said.

Tehran

Iran has secured an eight-billion euro credit line from South Korea’s Eximbank, the Islamic republic’s biggest loan deal

since its 2015 nuclear accord, the Iranian central bank announced. “The biggest contract since the atomic accord was signed with South Korea’s Eximbank today for the amount of eight billion euros ($9.4 billion),” said central bank governor Valiollah Seif.

Jim Mattis,

EU’s biggest refinery back on line Iran secures $9.4bn loan from Korea Mr President, we continue to support Ukraine and remain committed to building the capacity of your armed forces. Sanctions against Russia will remain in place until Moscow reverses the actions that triggered them.”

US Defence Secretary said after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko

Dairy Queen has announced the expansion of its Bahrain operation with the opening of a new restau-

rant in the Hoora.

-Ali AL Mansoor, General Manager for DQ at Jawad

Business Group, who operates Dairy Queen in Bahrain.

“We are excited to be opening DQ in Hoora to serve the people in the nearby areas more effectively. We are excited to wel-come our fans to enjoy our full menu of delicious Grill items, and all our signature and innovative treats including the latest addition, DQ Bakes! We will also home deliver this delicious menu to the residents in the vicinity.”

“We are proud to have been associated with the Jawad Business Group for so many years. It has been their outstand-ing operations and understanding of the business that has made DQ so popular in Bahrain and the region.”

Nandan Nilekani back at Infosys

New Delhi

Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani will take over immediately as the

company’s nonexecutive chairman, the Indian software giant said yesterday, a move to calm investor unrest and steady the share price.

His return comes in the wake of chief executive Vishal Sikka’s surprise decision last Friday to quit amid tensions between the company’s board and its founders.

The turmoil saw shares plunge as much as 15 percent in the past week.

Nilekani, one of the cofounders of the company, ran the business from 2002 to 2007 and remains highly respected in the technology world.

He also led the implementation of a key government programme holding biometric data on over a billion people.

“Nandan is the ideal leader for Infosys at this stage in the company’s development. His appointment will allow Infosys to focus on the strategic changes it needs to make,” outgoing chairman R. Seshasayee said in a statement.

Co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan, as well as two board members have resigned as part of the restructuring, the company said. Infosys veteran UB Pravin Rao remains interim chief executive.

Sikka had come under fire in recent months from some of the founders of the company on issues related to corporate governance and salary increases for its top executives.

“Over the last many months and quarters, we have all been besieged by false, baseless, malicious and increasingly personal attacks,” he said in his resignation.

Analysts said Nilekani’s return would help end “the risk of the distraction in the business” because of the internal conflict.

“It might even pave the way to attract a good CEO going forward,” said a Mumbai analyst who is not authorised to speak to the media.

Last month Infosys reported an increase of 1.4 percent in consolidated net profit year-on-year for the first quarter, marginally beating analysts’ expectations.

India became a back office to the world in the early 2000s as companies subcontracted work to firms such as Infosys, taking advantage of the country’s skilled English-speaking workforce.

The $150-billion IT sector remains one of the country’s flagship industries, but it is facing upheaval in the face of automation and US President Donald Trump’s clampdown on visas.(AFP)

July US existing home sales lowest of 2017Washington

US existing homes sales fell in July for the second straight month

as high prices and tight supply kept would-be homeowners from signing on the dotted line, industry figures showed Thursday.

The National Association of Realtors said prices continued to rise faster than incomes in much of the United States, with most homes selling in less than a month.

The drop in sales came the same week Commerce Department figures showed sales of new single-family homes also fell in July amid rising prices.

“Realtors continue to say prospective buyers are frustrated by how quickly prices are rising for the minimal selection of homes that fit buyers’ budget and wish list,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement.

U.S. Ambassador William Roebuck, International Dairy Queen President & CEO John Cainor and Jean Champagne during the inaugural ceremony.

- Faisal Jawad

“As one of the first international chains to make an impact in Bahrain, DQ has always been a favourite for the people here. The excellent quality of products, and the exciting and constantly innovating menu ensures that fans are never disappointed.”

- John Gainor

BUSINESS Friday, August 25, 201710

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES SELLBUY

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

BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3903 0.3463

KUWAIT 0.2855 31.0795 0.2955 0.2623

OMAN 0.3849 0.3718 0.3984 0.3536

QATAR 3.6420 3.5182 3.7702 3.3456

UAE 3.6730 3.5481 3.8023 3.3741

SAUDI 3.7500 3.6225 3.8820 3.4448

AUSTRALIA 0.3059 0.3023BANGLADESH 0.00478 0.00467CANADA 0.3068 0.3025DENMARK 0.0629 EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217EURO 0.4536 0.4494HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928INDIA 0.00595 0.00592INDONESIA 0.00003054 0.00002890IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354KOREA 0.00038381 KUWAIT 1.249 1.249MALAYSIA 0.0905 0.0902NEW ZEALAND 0.2778 0.2764NORWAY 0.0499 NEPAL 0.00395 0.00369OMAN 0.98014 0.98262PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00358PHILIPPINES 0.00761 0.00738QATAR 0.10381 0.10376SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066SINGAPORE 0.2812 0.2791SOUTH AFRICA 0.02990 0.02980SRI LANKA 0.00270 0.00247SWEDISH 0.0497 SWITZERLAND 0.4002 0.3954SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011550 0.011550TURKEY 0.1142 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4927 0.4879UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800YUAN 0.056800 0.056800

Manama

The seventh edition of the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al

Khalifa Award for Volunteer Work will be held in September, said Samya Hussain, Head of Public Relations and Marketing Committee of the award.

Announcing the decision, she also said that the Arab League’s hosting of the award ceremony this year is a new success for the Award and for its sponsors. The main sponsors are GPIC, Bass, Al Baraka Bank, VIVA and Gulf Air. The media sponsors of

this year’s award are Al Akhbar Al Khaleej, Al Bilad, Al-Ayyam newspaper,

“Volunteering at the local

level is an important tool in achieving comprehensive and sustainable development plans in the Kingdom,” she said

adding: “Tamkeen’s strategic sponsorship plays a vital role in supporting various Bahraini initiatives.”

45 projects of individuals and voluntary associations in Bahrain participated in the Award for Volunteer Work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The award ceremony will be held from 13 to 15 September, during which a group of prominent Arab figures who have contributed to the voluntary projects will be honoured.

7th Shaikh Isa Voluntary Work award in September

Shaikh Isa Samya

Dubai

Most stock markets in the Middle East declined

yesterday as local retail investors booked profits and institutional investors stayed on the sidelines, while Dubai port operator DP World underperformed because of uninspiring interim earnings.

“The region has been a retail-, momentum-driven market and I expect next week that trend will spill over,” said a Dubai-based portfolio manager. With Eid al-Adha holidays due to start in the region from the middle of next week, many retail investors are starting to book profits.

The Riyadh index fell 0.3 per cent, snapping six straight sessions of gains, as a little over half of banks fell including one of this week’s top-performing stocks, Al Rajhi Bank, which retreated 0.9pc.

The Dubai index closed flat after trading higher for most the day. Emaar Properties rose 1.3pc but theme park operator DXBE

Entertainments fell 0.8pc.The Dubai-listed shares

of Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group rose 1.1pc after the company said its board had discussed distributing dividends “given the group’s recent good performance”. It said it was consulting Bahrain’s central bank on what level of dividend would be appropriate.

The Middle East’s largest listed port operator, DP World , fell 1.6pc after the company reported a first-half net profit of $606 million, in line with analysts’ expectations.

Profit was flat compared to the year-ago period but revenue was up almost 10pc. The company said its like-for-like revenue rose 3pc, driven mainly by an increase in containerised revenue.

The Abu Dhabi index added 0.1pc, gaining strength in the final hour of trade on the back of a 3.2pc rise in Dana Gas.

In Doha, the index fell 1.1pc in very thin trade as four-fifths of the 20 most

valuable shares declined including Qatar National Bank, which lost 2.2pc.

K u w a i t i t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s company Zain rose 1.0pc. After the market closed, Zain said Oman Telecommunications had completed the purchase of a 9.84pc stake in the company through a public auction of treasury shares in a deal which was previously

announced.Zain group chief executive

Bader Nasser al-Kharafi told reporters that proceeds from the transaction would be used to reduce debt and improve its operations. Omantel fell 0.4pc on Thursday and the Kuwait index fell 0.5pc.

In Egypt, Orascom Construction sank 5.7pc. Revenue for the period also fell. The Cairo index slipped 0.5pc. (Reuters)

Markets lose steamas investors book profits

Closing BellSAUDI fell 0.3pc to 7,246 points.

DUBAI edged down 0.01pc to 3,624 points.

ABU DHABI rose 0.1pc to 4,494 points.

QATAR lost 1.1pc to 8,952 points.

EGYPT fell 0.5pc to 12,926 points.

KUWAIT declined 0.5pc at 6,885 points.

BAHRAIN fell 0.2pc to 1,302 points.

OMAN lost 0.2pc to 4,947 points.

BUSINESS Friday, August 25, 201710

COUNTRY/CURRENCIES SELLBUY

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

BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3903 0.3463

KUWAIT 0.2855 31.0795 0.2955 0.2623

OMAN 0.3849 0.3718 0.3984 0.3536

QATAR 3.6420 3.5182 3.7702 3.3456

UAE 3.6730 3.5481 3.8023 3.3741

SAUDI 3.7500 3.6225 3.8820 3.4448

AUSTRALIA 0.3059 0.3023BANGLADESH 0.00478 0.00467CANADA 0.3068 0.3025DENMARK 0.0629 EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217EURO 0.4536 0.4494HONGKONG 0.04968 0.04928INDIA 0.00595 0.00592INDONESIA 0.00003054 0.00002890IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 JAPAN 0.00361 0.003540JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354KOREA 0.00038381 KUWAIT 1.249 1.249MALAYSIA 0.0905 0.0902NEW ZEALAND 0.2778 0.2764NORWAY 0.0499 NEPAL 0.00395 0.00369OMAN 0.98014 0.98262PAKISTAN 0.00371 0.00358PHILIPPINES 0.00761 0.00738QATAR 0.10381 0.10376SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066SINGAPORE 0.2812 0.2791SOUTH AFRICA 0.02990 0.02980SRI LANKA 0.00270 0.00247SWEDISH 0.0497 SWITZERLAND 0.4002 0.3954SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011550 0.011550TURKEY 0.1142 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4927 0.4879UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800YUAN 0.056800 0.056800

Manama

The seventh edition of the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al

Khalifa Award for Volunteer Work will be held in September, said Samya Hussain, Head of Public Relations and Marketing Committee of the award.

Announcing the decision, she also said that the Arab League’s hosting of the award ceremony this year is a new success for the Award and for its sponsors. The main sponsors are GPIC, Bass, Al Baraka Bank, VIVA and Gulf Air. The media sponsors of

this year’s award are Al Akhbar Al Khaleej, Al Bilad, Al-Ayyam newspaper,

“Volunteering at the local

level is an important tool in achieving comprehensive and sustainable development plans in the Kingdom,” she said

adding: “Tamkeen’s strategic sponsorship plays a vital role in supporting various Bahraini initiatives.”

45 projects of individuals and voluntary associations in Bahrain participated in the Award for Volunteer Work in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The award ceremony will be held from 13 to 15 September, during which a group of prominent Arab figures who have contributed to the voluntary projects will be honoured.

7th Shaikh Isa Voluntary Work award in September

Shaikh Isa Samya

Dubai

Most stock markets in the Middle East declined

yesterday as local retail investors booked profits and institutional investors stayed on the sidelines, while Dubai port operator DP World underperformed because of uninspiring interim earnings.

“The region has been a retail-, momentum-driven market and I expect next week that trend will spill over,” said a Dubai-based portfolio manager. With Eid al-Adha holidays due to start in the region from the middle of next week, many retail investors are starting to book profits.

The Riyadh index fell 0.3 per cent, snapping six straight sessions of gains, as a little over half of banks fell including one of this week’s top-performing stocks, Al Rajhi Bank, which retreated 0.9pc.

The Dubai index closed flat after trading higher for most the day. Emaar Properties rose 1.3pc but theme park operator DXBE

Entertainments fell 0.8pc.The Dubai-listed shares

of Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group rose 1.1pc after the company said its board had discussed distributing dividends “given the group’s recent good performance”. It said it was consulting Bahrain’s central bank on what level of dividend would be appropriate.

The Middle East’s largest listed port operator, DP World , fell 1.6pc after the company reported a first-half net profit of $606 million, in line with analysts’ expectations.

Profit was flat compared to the year-ago period but revenue was up almost 10pc. The company said its like-for-like revenue rose 3pc, driven mainly by an increase in containerised revenue.

The Abu Dhabi index added 0.1pc, gaining strength in the final hour of trade on the back of a 3.2pc rise in Dana Gas.

In Doha, the index fell 1.1pc in very thin trade as four-fifths of the 20 most

valuable shares declined including Qatar National Bank, which lost 2.2pc.

K u w a i t i t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s company Zain rose 1.0pc. After the market closed, Zain said Oman Telecommunications had completed the purchase of a 9.84pc stake in the company through a public auction of treasury shares in a deal which was previously

announced.Zain group chief executive

Bader Nasser al-Kharafi told reporters that proceeds from the transaction would be used to reduce debt and improve its operations. Omantel fell 0.4pc on Thursday and the Kuwait index fell 0.5pc.

In Egypt, Orascom Construction sank 5.7pc. Revenue for the period also fell. The Cairo index slipped 0.5pc. (Reuters)

Markets lose steamas investors book profits

Closing BellSAUDI fell 0.3pc to 7,246 points.

DUBAI edged down 0.01pc to 3,624 points.

ABU DHABI rose 0.1pc to 4,494 points.

QATAR lost 1.1pc to 8,952 points.

EGYPT fell 0.5pc to 12,926 points.

KUWAIT declined 0.5pc at 6,885 points.

BAHRAIN fell 0.2pc to 1,302 points.

OMAN lost 0.2pc to 4,947 points.


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Researchers in the United States and South Korea

have invented a new kind of yarn that can generate electricity when it is stretched or twisted, said a study yesterday.

The material, called “twistron,” could be used to harvest energy from the motion of ocean waves, or from changes in temperature, said the report in the journal Science.

“The easiest way to think of twistron harvesters is, you have a piece of yarn, you stretch

it, and out comes electricity,” said co-author Carter Haines, associate research professor at the University of Texas, Dallas.

The yarn is built from carbon nanotubes, which are hollow cylinders of carbon 10,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair, according to the report.

In order to generate electricity, the yarns must be either submerged in or coated with an ionically conducting material, or electrolyte, which can be as simple as a mixture of ordinary table salt and water.

“When you insert the

carbon nanotube yarn into an electrolyte bath, the yarns are charged by the electrolyte itself,” said co-author Na Li, a

research scientist at UT Dallas’s NanoTech Institute.

“No external battery, or voltage, is needed.”

The research is still at an early stage, and scientists caution that the technology is not meant for large-scale electricity projects, at least not yet.

Instead, lab experiments have shown that “a twistron yarn weighing less than a housefly could power a small LED, which lit up each time the yarn was stretched,” said the report in Science.

Another experiment showed that when sewn into a shirt, the yarns served as a self-powered breathing monitor.

“There is a lot of interest in using waste energy to power

the Internet of Things, such as arrays of distributed sensors,” Li said.

“Twistron technology might be exploited for such applications where changing batteries is impractical.”

Other researchers involved with the project are affiliated with Hanyang University in South Korea.

The research was funded by the US Air Force, NASA, the Office of Naval Research, the Robert A. Welch Foundation, the Korea-US Air Force Cooperation Program and the Korean Ministry of Science.

New high-tech ‘yarn’ could make electricity

New York

A 53-year-old Massachusetts mother of two yesterday

came forward to claim the largest single jackpot win in US history -- $758.7 million -- and promptly quit her job of 32 years at a hospital.

Mavis Wanczyk said she played the lottery as a “pipe dream,” never believing that it would one day be possible for her to retire early from the Mercy Medical Center, where she has worked for decades.

On Thursday that dream came true.

“I’ve called up and told them I will not be coming back,” she said to laughter at a news conference hosted by the Massachusetts State Lottery.

“I’m going to go hide in my bed!” she added when asked how she planned to celebrate, wearing black-framed spectacles, a zip-up hooded black sweater over a grey lace top, necklace and shoulder-

length thick auburn hair.Wanczyk selected the

winning numbers -- including a blend of family birthdays -- and bought the ticket from a convenience store in Chicopee, a small town 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of Boston, calling it “a chance I had to take.”

“I was there just to buy it for luck,” she explained, chewing gum and grinning. Accompanied to the news conference by her mother and two sisters, she was still dazed after her monumental win.

Powerbal l ca l led Wednesday’s draw “the highest jackpot won on a single ticket and the biggest lottery prize ever awarded to one single person.”

She now has the choice of taking the jackpot as an annuity spread over 30 years or a one-off cash lump sum of $480.5 million, depending on state taxes.

“First thing, I just want to sit back and relax,” Wanczyk said.

‘I’m scared but I’ll be ok’She said she found out she had won from a colleague when they were leaving work overnight and promptly went into shock.

“I couldn’t drive anywhere, I couldn’t do anything,” she said. “So he followed me actually to make sure I was safely home.”

“Now it’s like, ‘I am a winner,’ and I’m scared, but I’ll be ok.”

Wanczyk, who has a 31-year-old daughter and 26-year-old son, said she previously been “OK” financially and had yet to work out how to spend her millions, other than paying off the car she bought last year.

She said she now wanted to be alone to “figure out what I want to do.”

While she could have remained anonymous, she said she came forward so quickly

because she wanted to “get it over,” hoping that everybody would leave her alone.

The $758.7 million jackpot is Powerball’s highest since a January 2016 world record of $1.6 billion, which was split between three ticket holders from California, Florida and Tennessee. Each took home $528.8 million.

A mad rush for tickets had propelled the bonanza up from an originally announced $650 million as lines formed out of shopping malls and grocery stores.

The winning numbers from Wednesday night’s draw were 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, from five white balls, and 4 as the so-called Powerball number on a red ball.

Powerball is played in 44 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday nights. (AFP)

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Supreme Judicial Council Deputy President and Court of Cassation President, Chancel-lor Abdulla bin Hassan Al-Buainain, received the outgoing Sudanese Ambassador, Ab-dulrahman Khalil Afindi. Chancellor commended the role played by the ambassador to strengthen relations between the kingdom and Sudan.

Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation Chancellor Abdullah bin Hassan Al Buainin hosted, in the presence of Secretary General Ali Ahmed Al Ka’abi, an honouring ceremony for members of the judicial branch who have completed their term at the Supreme Judicial Council. Chancellor Yahya Fethi Chafei Yamama, Chancellor Samir Abdel Monem Abulila, Chancellor Ashraf Ali Abdul Hedi, Chancellor Jaber Al Said Yusef Al Jazar and Chancellor Medhat Ezzat Hamouda Al Sayed were present

Southern Governor, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa met the Southern Municipal Council’s chairman, Ahmed Al-Ansari, and members at his Majlis. He has stressed the need for concerted efforts and coordination to deliver the best services aspired for by the Southern Governorate’s citizens.

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received former municipal member Waleed Abdul-lah Hajras and praised his efforts during his work at the council. He also praised the development of electricity and water services and the projects that have been implemented to serve citizens and residents when he was a member.

Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan met Chairman of Bahrain Bar Association Dr. Hassan Ahmed Bedai-wi and its board members to discuss bilateral cooperation. He congratulated the association’s newly-elected board members.

Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa chaired a meeting and instructed the Governorate’s officials to translate the royal leadership’s directives on improving government services, stressing the adoption of field visits, intensifying communication with citizens and strengthening cooperation with the legislative branch and municipal council.



Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation Chancellor Abdullah bin Hassan Al Buainin hosted, in the presence of Secretary General Ali Ahmed Al Ka’abi, an honouring ceremony for members of the judicial branch who have completed their term at the Supreme Judicial Council. Chancellor Yahya Fethi Chafei Yamama, Chancellor Samir Abdel Monem Abulila, Chancellor Ashraf Ali Abdul Hedi, Chancellor Jaber Al Said Yusef Al Jazar and Chancellor Medhat Ezzat Hamouda Al Sayed were present


Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received former municipal member Waleed Abdul-lah Hajras and praised his efforts during his work at the council. He also praised the development of electricity and water services and the projects that have been implemented to serve citizens and residents when he was a member.

Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan met Chairman of Bahrain Bar Association Dr. Hassan Ahmed Bedai-wi and its board members to discuss bilateral cooperation. He congratulated the association’s newly-elected board members.




Sudanese Club board organised a farewell party for the outgoing Sudanese Ambassador Ab-dulrahman Khalil Afandi. Club Chairman Hamza Mohammed Noor and other board members commended the efforts of the outgoing ambassador to develop bilateral diplomatic, political, economic, cultural and social relations.


Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Ru-maihi paid a visit to the ministry’s training centre and congratulated the student who have joined the Media Professional programme staged in collaboration with Tamkeen. The Minister pointed out the media respon-sibility for defending the national unity, achievements and prioritizing loyalty to the homeland.

Labour and So-cial Development Minister Jameel Humaidan visited Bu Qua village where he met citizens of Jiblat Hebshi, Northern Sehla, Salmabad and Zayed Town to discuss the ar-eas services needs.Northern Gover-nor Ali Abdulhus-sain Al Asfoor and the fourth constit-uency’s parliamen-tary representative Ghazi Faisal Al Rah-ma (MP) were also present during the minister’s meeting with the citizens.

In response to directives of Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to accom-modate people’s needs in a number of areas in the Kingdom, the Works Affairs Undersecretary of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Ahmed Al Khayyat, toured Um Al-Hassam Harbour

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company’s (GPIC) Managing Director, Ibrahim Al-Musaitir hon-oured GPIC’s employee Rita Rizkallah, who recently received a Master’s Degree in Business Ad-ministration from DePaul University. Company President, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Executive Management and the head of the Trade Union were present.


Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha and praised the strong ties between the two countries. The Indian am-bassador expressed his desire to use solar energy in the new Indian Embassy building in Seef district.

Los Angeles

Singer Rihanna has reportedly bought a house in the Hollywood Hills for $6.8 million.

The contemporary style estate sits on close to a half-acre overlooking the Sunset Strip here, reports eonline.com.

Rihanna was last reported to have purchased a Pacific Palisades home for $12 million in 2012, but took up residence in an undisclosed location

sometime between 2014 and 2016.Rihanna also owns a beachfront property in her native Barbados, which

she reportedly bought in 2013 for $22 million. (IANS)

Actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlorhas confirmed that he has joined ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ as an antagonist.

The 40-year-old actor will reportedly play a character named Ebony Maw, a member of the Black Order in the Marvel film. The part played by Vaughan-Lawlor has the ability to manipulate the minds of others without them realising that they are under his control.

Confirming the news, the ‘Love/Hate’ actor said, “I am... But it’s like I’m one of those ones where you go into a sentence to say something about it and hope you have a job at the end of the sentence.” (TOI)

Director, producer, animator, and artist known for his highly stylized gothic-fantasy films. His best-known features include Batman, Batman Returns, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.

August 25, 1958


Kevin Hart‏ @KevinHart4real

Operation make the world laugh is back in

session. I don’t get angry....I just get funnier....This will be my best tour yet!

Tim Burton

Ferrell to star in ‘The 100 Year-Old Man’Hollywood actor Will Ferrell is set to star as

the main character in the English adaptation of ‘The 100-Year-Old Man’. Back in 2013, the

Jonas Jonasson’s comic novel ‘The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared’ was adapted into a Swedish movie, but now Ferrell and his team are giving the story another go.

Jason George has been hired to write the script about a man named Allan(Ferrell) who manages to escape his nursing home on his 100th birthday. “My character, Allan, knows the art of being funny just by being. That is something Will Ferrell masters to perfection. Great humour with small measurements. I am happy that Allan is now in his hands,” Jonasson said. (TOI)

Actor Shailene Woodley has said she might consider running for

political office in a couple of years from now.

The 25-year-old actor said she had this epiphany when she was working for Democrat leader Bernie Sanders at last year’s U.S. Presidential Elections. “There was a point last year when I was working for Bernie Sanders where I thought, ‘Huh, may

be I’ll run for Congress in a couple years.’”

“And you know what? I’m not going to rule it out. Who knows? Life is big, and I’m young,” Woodley said. (TOI)

2. Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller

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6. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me BackShawn Mendes

4. That’s What I LikeBruno Mars

3. UnforgettableFrench Montana Featuring Swae Lee

5. AttentionCharlie Puth

8. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)Cardi B

10. I’m The OneDJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne

4. BelieverImagine Dragons

9. Shape Of YouEd Sheeran

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At the age of 4, American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars performed with his family’s band, The Love Notes, as an Elvis impersonator (thefactsite)


London

Grammy Award-winning singer Mariah Carey says she always had low self-esteem,

and people do not recognize that.“I just feel like I am a regular

human being and I deserve the same respect as anybody else. I have always had low self-esteem, and people do not recognize that,” Carey exclusively told pagesix.com.

But she added: “I can’t measure what type of respect I deserve - I really can’t.”

Carey says that on the inside she feels less regal.

“Growing up different, being biracial, having the whole thing where I did not know if I fit in ... That is why music became such a big part of my life, because it helped me overcome those issues,” she said. (IANS)

(billboard)

Los Angeles

Singer Rihanna has reportedly bought a house in the Hollywood Hills for $6.8 million.

The contemporary style estate sits on close to a half-acre overlooking the Sunset Strip here, reports eonline.com.

Rihanna was last reported to have purchased a Pacific Palisades home for $12 million in 2012, but took up residence in an undisclosed location

sometime between 2014 and 2016.Rihanna also owns a beachfront property in her native Barbados, which

she reportedly bought in 2013 for $22 million. (IANS)

Actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlorhas confirmed that he has joined ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ as an antagonist.

The 40-year-old actor will reportedly play a character named Ebony Maw, a member of the Black Order in the Marvel film. The part played by Vaughan-Lawlor has the ability to manipulate the minds of others without them realising that they are under his control.

Confirming the news, the ‘Love/Hate’ actor said, “I am... But it’s like I’m one of those ones where you go into a sentence to say something about it and hope you have a job at the end of the sentence.” (TOI)

Director, producer, animator, and artist known for his highly stylized gothic-fantasy films. His best-known features include Batman, Batman Returns, Ed Wood, Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.

August 25, 1958


Kevin Hart‏ @KevinHart4real

Operation make the world laugh is back in

session. I don’t get angry....I just get funnier....This will be my best tour yet!

Tim Burton

Ferrell to star in ‘The 100 Year-Old Man’Hollywood actor Will Ferrell is set to star as

the main character in the English adaptation of ‘The 100-Year-Old Man’. Back in 2013, the

Jonas Jonasson’s comic novel ‘The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared’ was adapted into a Swedish movie, but now Ferrell and his team are giving the story another go.

Jason George has been hired to write the script about a man named Allan(Ferrell) who manages to escape his nursing home on his 100th birthday. “My character, Allan, knows the art of being funny just by being. That is something Will Ferrell masters to perfection. Great humour with small measurements. I am happy that Allan is now in his hands,” Jonasson said. (TOI)

Actor Shailene Woodley has said she might consider running for

political office in a couple of years from now.

The 25-year-old actor said she had this epiphany when she was working for Democrat leader Bernie Sanders at last year’s U.S. Presidential Elections. “There was a point last year when I was working for Bernie Sanders where I thought, ‘Huh, may

be I’ll run for Congress in a couple years.’”

“And you know what? I’m not going to rule it out. Who knows? Life is big, and I’m young,” Woodley said. (TOI)

2. Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller

1. DespacitoLuis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Ft. Justin Bieber

6. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me BackShawn Mendes

4. That’s What I LikeBruno Mars

3. UnforgettableFrench Montana Featuring Swae Lee

5. AttentionCharlie Puth

8. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)Cardi B

10. I’m The OneDJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne

4. BelieverImagine Dragons

9. Shape Of YouEd Sheeran

15

At the age of 4, American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars performed with his family’s band, The Love Notes, as an Elvis impersonator (thefactsite)


London

Grammy Award-winning singer Mariah Carey says she always had low self-esteem,

and people do not recognize that.“I just feel like I am a regular

human being and I deserve the same respect as anybody else. I have always had low self-esteem, and people do not recognize that,” Carey exclusively told pagesix.com.

But she added: “I can’t measure what type of respect I deserve - I really can’t.”

Carey says that on the inside she feels less regal.

“Growing up different, being biracial, having the whole thing where I did not know if I fit in ... That is why music became such a big part of my life, because it helped me overcome those issues,” she said. (IANS)

(billboard)

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A friend could seem distant today, and probably won’t be communicating with you much. Don’t jump to the conclusion that your friend is upset with you. If anything, this person is probably worried about his or her job. Just be your usual friendly self, don’t push, and go about your business.

Are you picking up on some unsettling feelings from a friend who lives far away? You may wonder if there’s something wrong in this person’s life. Perhaps you’d better give your friend a call. You’ll probably find out that whatever is troubling him or her is minor and nothing that can’t be dealt with. Anyway, it will be good to catch up!

Is the stock market taking a nosedive again? Is this causing you to worry about your investments? Relax! The situation is likely temporary, and your stocks and bonds will probably regain their former value, if not surpass it. However, this isn’t a good day to make new investments or even to open a bank account. Wait a few days.Your love partner may be experiencing some minor conflicts with colleagues today, and may seem distant and preoccupied. The problem could well pass by tomorrow, but your friend isn’t likely to listen to any reassurance. Just make it clear that you’re there if needed and then do something else. Your beloved may have to come to terms with this alone.

Recent overindulgence may have you to feel a bit under the weather this morning. Avoid coffee and other stimulants. Try to sleep in if you can. Too much stress in your life certainly isn’t helping. This malaise could pass by noon, but if you’ve been doing this a lot lately, you need to ask yourself why and find a way to quit doing it.

Feelings of love for a romantic partner could be so overwhelming today you might be moved to tears. You will experience a lot of sensual passion, so an intimate evening together is definitely called for if you can arrange it. If it isn’t possible, don’t jump to the conclusion that your friend doesn’t desire you anymore. If your friend claims to be busy, it’s probably true.

Today the walls may seem to be closing in around you, and you’re anxious to get out for a while. Your significant other could want nothing more than to stay in. Don’t let this turn into a major issue. Find a compromise. Go out to dinner and then come home and watch TV. Enjoy your time together! If single, get out and mingle.

Some wonderful news may come to you today, and this could send you into such excitement that it’s difficult to concentrate on the situation at hand. This is OK for a while. Your friends and loved ones will probably understand. But at some point you need to come down to Earth! Take a walk and work off the excitement. That might be just what you need.

Money worries may plague you today. There might not be any real reason. You may just be fretting over possible troubles that could come up. This is a pointless exercise. Cross that bridge when you come to it. Take steps to avoid this contingency if you wish, but don’t waste time worrying. The stress isn’t worth it.

A friend or colleague may pay you back a small sum of money that’s owed to you. You’ll be thrilled, but you might feel a little guilty that you plan to spend it on something frivolous instead of putting it toward your bills. This isn’t worth the guilt. It isn’t that much money, and you’re entitled to a little frivolity now and then. Go for it!

Your home may seem lonely today, and love may seem to be absent. A family member, perhaps your love partner, could be away for the night, making the place seem far colder and emptier than it is. This isn’t a good night to stay home. Go out and visit a friend or go to a movie. You need to keep yourself occupied until your partner returns.

Are you preoccupied today? Something that means a lot to you could require some careful consideration so you might be quieter than usual. Loved ones may think that you’re ill, upset, or even angry. Talk to them about what’s on your mind. Let them know why you’re quiet. That should relieve their fears and they might even be able to help.

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Hualien

As night falls on a square in the

village of Matai’an, young women cast critical eyes over a dancing circle of

men in embroidered skirts and feathered head dresses as part of an ancient match-making ritual.

Known as “Lovers’ Night”, it is the grand finale of the annual harvest festival in the settlement which belongs to the Amis tribe, the largest of the 16 recognised indigenous groups in Taiwan.

Near the island’s rugged east coast, the village -- also known as Fata’an, the name of a local plant, in the Amis language -- is a collection of basic, low-lying houses along meandering streets, located in a valley between two mountain ranges.

The harvest festival -- which usually runs between June and August, with each village holding it at a different time -- is the biggest and most important celebration for the Amis tribe, and in Matai’an it culminates with single women taking their pick of eligible bachelors.

The centuries-old custom is a reflection of the tribe’s matriarchal system, which sees women make key decisions including managing finances and men marry into their wives’ families.

As the singing and dancing men pick up their pace, the women move in behind their chosen love interest and tug on a multicoloured cloth bag slung on their target’s shoulder.

To spark interest, the men wiggle and flex their muscles, the most popular among them accruing a queue of interested women.

If a man reciprocates the approach, he will give his bag -- known as an “alufu” -- to the woman, marking the beginning of a courtship.

In the past, the ritual would commonly lead to marriage and even now still sparks relationships, but it is also a chance for Amis community members who are working in the cities to return and socialise.

“Lovers’ Night is to make friends,” said Cheng Ying-hsuan, 22.

Dressed in a red traditional outfit adorned with green beads and her own sequined alufu, she had returned to the village from the city of Hualien, where she now lives, an hour’s drive away.

When asked if she hoped to find a boyfriend, she laughed and said coyly: “That’s also a possibility.”

Matai’an is one of the biggest Amis settlements and is home to around 500 people -- mostly elders and children.

Time to reconnect “We like the feeling of everyone coming back together and reconnecting. For us this is the most important,” said Liao Ching-tung, 28, who lives in the capital Taipei.

Each harvest festival, hundreds who have moved away to work or study return to join in the festivities.

The indigenous community -- which remains a marginalised group in Taiwanese society -- has seen its traditional culture eroded since immigrants started arriving from China centuries ago.

Since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in May 2016, her government has been pushing for greater indigenous rights and preservation of tribal languages and culture.

But some groups have criticised Tsai for not going far enough and have clashed with authorities over land rights policy, demanding their ancestral areas be returned.

In Matai’an, tradition is alive and kicking.

Lamen Panay, 41, who goes by her tribal name, says the matchmaking event is still meaningful to her even though she is no longer single.

She has a collection of lovers’ bags from past harvest festivals, but has since settled down with her long-term boyfriend, living with him in Taipei.

The couple are both from the village and Lamen still makes a point of picking him out during the matchmaking ritual.

“We are both usually very busy with work,” she said.

“It’s necessary to rekindle the flames.” (AFP)Members of the Amis indigenous group dancing during the

traditional harvest festival in Hualien, eastern Taiwan

Members of the Amis indigenous group danc-ing during the traditional harvest festival

Members of the Amis indigenous group posing for a selfie

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Macau

The death toll from Severe Typhoon Hato

rose to at least 16 yesterday after the storm left a trail of destruction across southern China, blacking out Macau’s mega-casinos and battering Hong Kong’s skyscrapers.

Eight died in the gambling hub of Macau, where images showed cars underwater and people swimming along streets. The enclave’s famed

mega-casinos were running on backup generators.

Macau’s leader made a public apology after his government came under fire for its delayed storm warning, while the head of the weather bureau resigned.

A man was killed by a wall that was blown down, another fell from a fourth-floor terrace and one was hit by a truck.

Stockholm

Danish prosecutors said yesterday they will seek

a murder charge against the self-built submarine inventor who was last seen with Swedish journalist Kim Wall before her headless torso was found floating off Denmark.

“At latest on September 5, we will try to hold him in custody on a murder charge ... after her (dismembered) body was found,” special prosecutor Jakob Buch-Jepsen said, referring to Peter Madsen.

The 46-year-old inventor has been held in formal custody since August 12 on suspicion of “negligent manslaughter”, in a case that has shocked and intrigued people around the world.

Prosecutors have until September 5 to request an extension of his custody.

Madsen, who has denied the allegations against him, has insisted Wall died in an accident on board and that he dumped the body in the water at an undefined location in Koge Bay, south of Copenhagen.“Believe me, if we

have to close down our government, we’re building Mexico wall,”

Three corpses found on Mont Blanc glacier

Dutch police said they had arrested another man after cancelling a Rotterdam con-cert by a US rock band follow-ing a tip-off about a possible terror threat.

The bodies of three people, suspected to have died sev-eral years ago, have been dis-covered on Europe’s highest peak Mont Blanc.

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Kiev

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said yesterday the

United States was committed to helping Ukraine’s military, and sanctions against Russia would remain in place until Moscow stops supporting rebels and returns Crimea.

Mattis accused Russia of seeking to “redraw international borders” by force and said a new military aid package agreed with Ukraine would help Kiev defend itself.

“Mr President, we continue to support Ukraine and remain committed to building the capacity of your armed forces,” Mattis said

after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko for talks.

He said Washington had recently approved delivery of military equipment worth $175 million (148 million euros) to Ukraine that would boost its defence capacities.

This brings total military aid to $750 million since 2015, although the issue of lethal weaponry is still under consideration, he added.

“On the defensive lethal weapons, we are actively reviewing it,” he said.

“Defensive weapons are not provocative unless you are an aggressor. And surely Ukraine is not an aggressor.”

South Asia flooding Death toll tops 1,000The death toll from floods sweeping South Asia has climbed above 1,000, as rescue teams try to reach millions stranded by the region’s worst monsoon dis-aster in recent years.

As many as 14 people are feared missing after a mas-sive landslide swept away a mountainside in the Swiss Alps.

Up to 14 missing after landslide in Swiss Alps

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (L) speaks with US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis before their meeting in Kiev

New Delhi

India’s Supreme Court ruled yesterday that

citizens have a constitutional right to privacy, a landmark decision that could jeopardise a government programme holding biometric data on over a billion people.

Privacy is not explicitly mentioned in the Indian constitution and the government has argued that the country’s 1.25 billion people have no absolute right to it.

But the top court said the right to privacy was enshrined in the constitution, a ruling which civil liberties campaigners hailed as a

milestone.“The right of privacy is a

fundamental right,” the nine judges deciding the case said in a unanimous ruling.

“It is a right which protects the inner sphere of the individual from interference from both State and non-State actors and allows the individuals to make autonomous life choices.”

The Supreme Court had set up a special bench to rule on the issue after a legal challenge to the government’s Aadhaar biometric programme, which has recorded the fingerprints and iris scans of more than one billion Indians.

Prashant Bhushan, one of

the lawyers working on the Aadhaar challenge, said the ruling was a blow to the right-wing government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“It is a big jolt for the government because they argued that privacy is not a fundamental right,” he told reporters outside the court.

Aadhaar was set up as a voluntary scheme to streamline benefit payments to millions of poor people and reduce fraud.

But in recent years it has become compulsory for a growing number of services, including opening a bank account and paying taxes. (AFP)

Privacy is a fundamental right in India

An Indian visitor giving a thumb impression to withdraw money from his bank account with his Aadhaar or Unique Identification (UID) card during a Digi Dhan Mela, held to promote digital payment, in Hyderabad.

Dhaka

Bangladesh police declared yesterday that rampant

piracy in the Sundarbans was a thing of the past, crediting a gun buyback scheme for reducing crime and tiger poaching in the vast mangrove forest.

Police said more than 130 pirates operating in the forested delta region had surrendered their weapons and ammunition in exchange for cash, legal aid and mobile phones since the programme began just over a

year ago.The scheme had virtually

eradicated the lawlessness once rife in the world’s largest

mangrove forest, a natural habitat for Bengal tigers, said a spokesman for the Rapid Action Battalion police unit.

B’desh police declare world heritage forest “pirate free”

An aerial view of the Sunderbans


Moscow

Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, who was found

dead in a swimming pool at his residence, died of a heart attack, the Russian foreign ministry said yesterday. He was 62.

“Everything happened around 6:00 pm local time.

The Russian envoy was found in his residence with evidence of an acute heart attack,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters.

Sudanese officials had announced the death of Mirgayas Shirinsky on Wednesday evening, saying that a preliminary investigation

pointed to a natural death. Shirinsky is the fourth

Russian ambassador to die on the job over the last year, including the UN envoy Vitaly Churkin and India envoy Alexander Kadakin.

The ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov was shot by an assailant in December 2016.

Embassy staff called an ambulance but “Shirinsky could not be saved,” Zakharova said.

He was a “great professional,” she added.

“He dedicated his life to diplomacy. We express sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Moscow says Sudan envoy died of heart attack

Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinsky

Cairo

Egypt criticised a US decision to freeze $195

million in military aid on Wednesday, as a US delegation including presidential adviser Jared Kushner visited Cairo for meetings on the Middle East peace process.

The decision to withhold some financial and military aid in response to Egypt’s poor record on democracy and civil liberties came as a surprise, after President Donald Trump pledged strong tries with the key US ally after they had deteriorated under his predecessor Barack Obama.

The US delegation met Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday, his spokesman said, after the meeting had earlier been dropped with no explanation from the minister’s schedule sent to reporters.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also met with the delegation, his spokesman Alaa Youssef said.

The presidency and foreign ministry, in statements after the meetings, said the talks focused on efforts to boost bilateral ties and reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, without mention of the aid cuts.

US military plans to install radar in Palau

Koror

The United States has announced plans to install

radar systems in Palau, a move that will increase its monitoring ability in the western Pacific region recently rocked by threats from North Korea.

In a joint statement, the US Defense Department and the Palau government said they were working to finalise the location of radar towers on the archipelago nation.

“The radar systems will provide Palau enhanced maritime law enforcement capability... while also providing the US with greater air domain awareness for

aviation safety and security,” they said.

While Palau is an independent nation, it has no military and the US is responsible for its defence under an agreement with Washington.

Under the deal, the US military has access to the islands, although it currently has no troops stationed there.

Palau is about 1,300 kilometres south-west of Guam, the US Pacific territory that Pyongyang threatened to fire missiles towards earlier this month, sparking rhetoric of “fire and fury” from President Donald Trump.

Egypt criticises US decision to cut aid

Panchkula

Tens of thousands of supporters of a

controversial Indian guru marched yesterday on a city where he is standing trial for rape, alarming state authorities who redoubled security and suspended mobile internet services.

A court at Panchkula in the northern state of Haryana is expected Friday to deliver a verdict in the case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, dubbed the “guru in bling” for his penchant for garish clothes and jewellery.

Indian investigators allege Singh, the charismatic spiritual head of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, molested two female worshippers, a charge he and his supporters deny.

More than 100,000 of his supporters have thronged cities across Haryana and Punjab in a show of solidarity, prompting authorities to deploy 15,000 paramilitary officers and block internet services.

“A meeting was held today and we made a decision to suspend mobile internet and data services for the

next 72 hours,” Ram Niwas, Haryana’s additional chief secretary, told reporters.

Roads into Panchkula, where a special court will issue a judgement into the allegations stretching back to 2002, were blockaded, and three stadiums set aside as makeshift prisons in case of trouble, officials said.

But tens of thousands of Singh’s supporters were already camped out across the city, where schools and offices were closed as a precaution.

Ravi Kumar, 25, said he wanted to ensure “nothing unfair” was done to Singh,

who has featured in action movies and music videos.

“He does so much good for humanity and they still trouble him by calling him here without a reason,” Kumar said.

The self-styled “godman” urged his supporters against violence and said he would personally appear in court today.

“I have always respected the law. Even though I have a backache, still, abiding by law, I will go to court. I have full faith in God. Everyone should maintain peace,” Singh posted on Twitter yesterday. (AFP)

Indian cities in lockdown as ‘guru in bling’ awaits rape verdict

Gotemba

Japan’s military began three days of live-fire drills near

Mount Fuji yesterday, an annual exercise that comes as regional tensions have flared following a war of words between the US and North Korea.

Around 2,400 soldiers, as well as tanks, field guns and helicopters were deployed at training grounds in the foothills of the iconic mountain, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Tokyo.

Airborne troops parachuted from planes, anti-aircraft cannon were fired and F2 fighter jets whizzed overhead in a display of force by one of the world’s best-equipped militaries.

The drills are meant to prepare Japan’s Self-Defence Forces to repel an attack on its remote islands.

But North Korea’s recent threat to fire missiles at the US Pacific territory of Guam and territorial disputes with China and Russia are also concerning Tokyo.

“There are various issues and uncertain factors such as China’s forceful attempt to change the status quo in the East and South China Sea areas, North Korea’s promotion of ballistic missile development and nuclear weapons and Russia’s display of its presence in the Far East,” GSDF Chief of Staff General Koji Yamazaki said in a statement.

“The severity of the security situation surrounding our country... is increasing,” he added.

Japan military holds live fire drills at Mt Fuji

Followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial head of reli-gious sect Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), gather on the roadside in Panchkula

Japan troops descend from heli-copters during an annual live-fire exercise at Mount Fuji

Friday, August 25, 2017 21SPORTS

Mo Farah signs off

with victoryZurich

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in

thrilling fashion yesterday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich while world 100m

champion Justin Gatlin slumped

to defeat.The 34-year-

old Farah, also a six-time world champion who will now switch to road running, clocked 13min 06.05sec to defeat Paul Chelimo of the United States and Muktar Edris of Ethiopia.

Victory was particularly sweet as Edris had defeated him in

t h e

5,000m final at the world championships in London two weeks ago, ending his streak of 10 gold medals dating back to the 2011 world championships.

It was also Farah’s first career Diamond League trophy.

“I wanted to win, and it’s amazing that I have won, but it was hard work,” said Farah.

“I will miss the track, the people, my fans. I have enjoyed running in stadiums for a lot of years, but now first of all I will enjoy being with my family.”

While Farah took the applause of the Zurich crowd, it proved a night to forget for controversial American sprinter Gatlin who captured the world 100m title in London.

Gatlin, who served a four-year doping ban from 2006-2010, wasn’t jeered as he was in London, where he gatecrashed Usain Bolt’s farewell party, but was beaten into fourth place in 10.04sec with Britain’s Chijindu Ujah taking victory in 9.97sec.

Ujah, part of Britain’s 4x100m relay title-winning squad at the world

championships, finished ahead of Ivory Coast’s Ben Youssef Meite (9.97sec) with Ronnie Baker of the US completing the podium (10.01sec).

Schippers, Thompson beaten Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo

stunned world champion Dafne Schippers and Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson to win the women’s 200m.

Miller-Uibo, who was only third in the event at the recent world championships in London, won in a time of 21.88sec ahead of Thompson (22.00) and Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast (22.09), the silver medallist in London.

Schippers struggled home in fourth place (22.36).

It was the second shock failure of the season for Thompson, the Jamaican sprinter who captured Olympic gold in the 100m and 200m in Rio in 2016.

In the 100m at the world championships, she finished in a lowly fifth place. (AFP)

Mo Farah poses with the Diamond Trophy after victory

Great Britain’s Mo Farah (R) crosses the finish line and wins ahead of second-placed US Paul Chelimo (2R), third-placed Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris (2L) and fourth-placed Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha (L)


Moscow

Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, who was found

dead in a swimming pool at his residence, died of a heart attack, the Russian foreign ministry said yesterday. He was 62.

“Everything happened around 6:00 pm local time.

The Russian envoy was found in his residence with evidence of an acute heart attack,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters.

Sudanese officials had announced the death of Mirgayas Shirinsky on Wednesday evening, saying that a preliminary investigation

pointed to a natural death. Shirinsky is the fourth

Russian ambassador to die on the job over the last year, including the UN envoy Vitaly Churkin and India envoy Alexander Kadakin.

The ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov was shot by an assailant in December 2016.

Embassy staff called an ambulance but “Shirinsky could not be saved,” Zakharova said.

He was a “great professional,” she added.

“He dedicated his life to diplomacy. We express sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Moscow says Sudan envoy died of heart attack

Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinsky

Cairo

Egypt criticised a US decision to freeze $195

million in military aid on Wednesday, as a US delegation including presidential adviser Jared Kushner visited Cairo for meetings on the Middle East peace process.

The decision to withhold some financial and military aid in response to Egypt’s poor record on democracy and civil liberties came as a surprise, after President Donald Trump pledged strong tries with the key US ally after they had deteriorated under his predecessor Barack Obama.

The US delegation met Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday, his spokesman said, after the meeting had earlier been dropped with no explanation from the minister’s schedule sent to reporters.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also met with the delegation, his spokesman Alaa Youssef said.

The presidency and foreign ministry, in statements after the meetings, said the talks focused on efforts to boost bilateral ties and reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, without mention of the aid cuts.

US military plans to install radar in Palau

Koror

The United States has announced plans to install

radar systems in Palau, a move that will increase its monitoring ability in the western Pacific region recently rocked by threats from North Korea.

In a joint statement, the US Defense Department and the Palau government said they were working to finalise the location of radar towers on the archipelago nation.

“The radar systems will provide Palau enhanced maritime law enforcement capability... while also providing the US with greater air domain awareness for

aviation safety and security,” they said.

While Palau is an independent nation, it has no military and the US is responsible for its defence under an agreement with Washington.

Under the deal, the US military has access to the islands, although it currently has no troops stationed there.

Palau is about 1,300 kilometres south-west of Guam, the US Pacific territory that Pyongyang threatened to fire missiles towards earlier this month, sparking rhetoric of “fire and fury” from President Donald Trump.

Egypt criticises US decision to cut aid

Panchkula

Tens of thousands of supporters of a

controversial Indian guru marched yesterday on a city where he is standing trial for rape, alarming state authorities who redoubled security and suspended mobile internet services.

A court at Panchkula in the northern state of Haryana is expected Friday to deliver a verdict in the case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, dubbed the “guru in bling” for his penchant for garish clothes and jewellery.

Indian investigators allege Singh, the charismatic spiritual head of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, molested two female worshippers, a charge he and his supporters deny.

More than 100,000 of his supporters have thronged cities across Haryana and Punjab in a show of solidarity, prompting authorities to deploy 15,000 paramilitary officers and block internet services.

“A meeting was held today and we made a decision to suspend mobile internet and data services for the

next 72 hours,” Ram Niwas, Haryana’s additional chief secretary, told reporters.

Roads into Panchkula, where a special court will issue a judgement into the allegations stretching back to 2002, were blockaded, and three stadiums set aside as makeshift prisons in case of trouble, officials said.

But tens of thousands of Singh’s supporters were already camped out across the city, where schools and offices were closed as a precaution.

Ravi Kumar, 25, said he wanted to ensure “nothing unfair” was done to Singh,

who has featured in action movies and music videos.

“He does so much good for humanity and they still trouble him by calling him here without a reason,” Kumar said.

The self-styled “godman” urged his supporters against violence and said he would personally appear in court today.

“I have always respected the law. Even though I have a backache, still, abiding by law, I will go to court. I have full faith in God. Everyone should maintain peace,” Singh posted on Twitter yesterday. (AFP)

Indian cities in lockdown as ‘guru in bling’ awaits rape verdict

Gotemba

Japan’s military began three days of live-fire drills near

Mount Fuji yesterday, an annual exercise that comes as regional tensions have flared following a war of words between the US and North Korea.

Around 2,400 soldiers, as well as tanks, field guns and helicopters were deployed at training grounds in the foothills of the iconic mountain, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Tokyo.

Airborne troops parachuted from planes, anti-aircraft cannon were fired and F2 fighter jets whizzed overhead in a display of force by one of the world’s best-equipped militaries.

The drills are meant to prepare Japan’s Self-Defence Forces to repel an attack on its remote islands.

But North Korea’s recent threat to fire missiles at the US Pacific territory of Guam and territorial disputes with China and Russia are also concerning Tokyo.

“There are various issues and uncertain factors such as China’s forceful attempt to change the status quo in the East and South China Sea areas, North Korea’s promotion of ballistic missile development and nuclear weapons and Russia’s display of its presence in the Far East,” GSDF Chief of Staff General Koji Yamazaki said in a statement.

“The severity of the security situation surrounding our country... is increasing,” he added.

Japan military holds live fire drills at Mt Fuji

Followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial head of reli-gious sect Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), gather on the roadside in Panchkula

Japan troops descend from heli-copters during an annual live-fire exercise at Mount Fuji


Mo Farah signs off

with victoryZurich

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in

thrilling fashion yesterday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich while world 100m

champion Justin Gatlin slumped

to defeat.The 34-year-

old Farah, also a six-time world champion who will now switch to road running, clocked 13min 06.05sec to defeat Paul Chelimo of the United States and Muktar Edris of Ethiopia.

Victory was particularly sweet as Edris had defeated him in

t h e

5,000m final at the world championships in London two weeks ago, ending his streak of 10 gold medals dating back to the 2011 world championships.

It was also Farah’s first career Diamond League trophy.

“I wanted to win, and it’s amazing that I have won, but it was hard work,” said Farah.

“I will miss the track, the people, my fans. I have enjoyed running in stadiums for a lot of years, but now first of all I will enjoy being with my family.”

While Farah took the applause of the Zurich crowd, it proved a night to forget for controversial American sprinter Gatlin who captured the world 100m title in London.

Gatlin, who served a four-year doping ban from 2006-2010, wasn’t jeered as he was in London, where he gatecrashed Usain Bolt’s farewell party, but was beaten into fourth place in 10.04sec with Britain’s Chijindu Ujah taking victory in 9.97sec.

Ujah, part of Britain’s 4x100m relay title-winning squad at the world

championships, finished ahead of Ivory Coast’s Ben Youssef Meite (9.97sec) with Ronnie Baker of the US completing the podium (10.01sec).

Schippers, Thompson beaten Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller-Uibo

stunned world champion Dafne Schippers and Olympic gold medallist Elaine Thompson to win the women’s 200m.

Miller-Uibo, who was only third in the event at the recent world championships in London, won in a time of 21.88sec ahead of Thompson (22.00) and Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast (22.09), the silver medallist in London.

Schippers struggled home in fourth place (22.36).

It was the second shock failure of the season for Thompson, the Jamaican sprinter who captured Olympic gold in the 100m and 200m in Rio in 2016.

In the 100m at the world championships, she finished in a lowly fifth place. (AFP)

Mo Farah poses with the Diamond Trophy after victory

Great Britain’s Mo Farah (R) crosses the finish line and wins ahead of second-placed US Paul Chelimo (2R), third-placed Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris (2L) and fourth-placed Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha (L)

Friday, August 25, 2017 SPORTS22

Marczynski claims stage 6

Sagunto, Spain

Poland’s Tomasz Marczynski claimed

stage six of the Vuelta a Espana yesterday as Chris Froome withstood a day of five categorised climbs and counter-attacks to maintain the overall race lead.

Marczynski edged out compatriot Pawel Poljanski and Spaniard Enric Mas on the line to claim the 204.4km stage from Vila Real to Sagunto in 4hrs 47mins 02secs.

Froome finished eighth, alongside most of the general classification favourites 26

seconds back.However, the Briton

extended his lead by one second to 11 seconds as Esteban Chaves leapt into second following a nightmare stage for Tejay van Garderen. The American suffered two crashes and a puncture as he lost 17 seconds on the race leaders’ group to fall to fourth overall.

A huge early breakaway group of 37 riders was kept in check by the pace set by Froome’s Team Sky teammates in the peloton.

Yet, it wasn’t until the fifth and final climb up the Puerto

del Garbi that the general classification favourites began to fight it out as Alberto Contador attacked and was followed by Froome and Van Garderen.

As Contador and Froome briefly opened up a 15-second gap on their rivals, Van Garderen suffered his first crash of the day.

The chasing group containing Vincenzo Nibali, Fabio Aru and Chaves neutralised that advantage on the descent to the finish line. Up front Marczynski, Poljanski and Mas were the only three remaining from

the breakaway and fought it out in a sprint finish for the stage win.

“I came here very motivated, I thought I could achieve something and today was the day,” said Marczynski after the biggest win of his career.

“It was a very tough stage, a big breakaway. We went up the last climb very quickly.

“I said I was going to give it my all and it went perfectly.”

The drama wasn’t over for Van Garderen as he then suffered a puncture and in his desperation to get

back to the peloton hit the ground again upon breaking as he entered a roundabout too quickly. He did at least minimise the damage to fall just 30 seconds behind Froome overall.

Ireland’s Nicholas Roche took advantage of his BMC racing teammate’s misfortune to move up to third just 13 seconds back on the four-time Tour de France winner.

Today’s seventh stage contains another three categorised climbs on the 207km from Lliria to Cuenca. (AFP)

Vuelta a Espana stage 6 resultsA 204.4km ride from Vila-real to Sagunto:1. Tomasz Marczynski (POL/LOT) 4hrs 47mins 02secs2. Pawel Poljanski (POL/BOR)at same time3. Enric Mas (ESP/QST) s.t.4. Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP/AST) 0:085. Jan Polanc (SLO/EAU) 0:086. Warren Barguil (FRA/SUN) 0:267. Giovanni Visconti (ITA/BAH) 0:26Selected others:12. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 0:2613. Adam Yates (GBR/ORI) 0:2615. Esteban Chaves (COL/ORI) 0:2617. Vincenzo Nibali (ITA/BAH) 0:2622. Alberto Contador (ESP/TRE) 0:26, Overall standings1. Chris Froome (GBR/Sky) 22hrs 54mins 38secs2. Esteban Chaves (COL/ORI) at 0:113. Nicolas Roche (IRL/BMC) 0:134. Tejay Van Garderen (USA/BMC) 0:305. Vincenzo Nibali (ITA/BAH) 0:36

India beat Sri Lanka by three wicketsPallekele

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Bhuvneshwar Kumar anchored

India’s chase after a stunning batting collapse as the visitors edged past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second one-day international yesterday.

Leg-spinner Akila Dananjaya returned career-best figures of 6-54 to make India stutter at 131-7 while chasing a Duckworth-Lewis revised target of 231 in 47 overs in Pallekele.

Dhoni, who scored 45, then put on an unbeaten 100-run stand with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who made 53, to steer the team home in 44.2 overs and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

India lost seven wickets for 22 runs after a 109-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma, who hit 54, and Shikhar Dhawan, who missed out on his half-century.

Dananjaya turned on the heat with his googly as he picked three crucial wickets, including skipper Virat Kohli for four in an over, to take some steam off the Indian chase.

But ice-cool Dhoni kept the chase on track with a gutsy partner at the other end in Kumar, who had gone wicketless during his spell as the team’s pace spearhead.

While Dhoni kept picking the singles and twos, Kumar was happy playing

second fiddle before unleashing his power and register his maiden ODI fifty.

Earlier Milinda Siriwardana hit a gritty 58 to lift Sri Lanka to 236-8 in 50 overs after being put into bat.

Siriwardana put on a crucial 91-run sixth-wicket stand with Chamara Kapugedara, who made 40, after the hosts were in trouble at 121-5 against a disciplined Indian attack. (AFP)

SCOREBOARDSri LankaN. Dickwella c Dhawan b Bumrah 31D. Gunathilaka st Dhoni b Chahal 19K. Mendis lbw b Chahal 19U. Tharanga c Kohli b Pandya 9A. Mathews lbw b Patel 20M. Siriwardana c Sharma b Bumrah 58C. Kapugedara b Bumrah 40A. Dananjaya c Patel b Bumrah 9D. Chameera not out 6V. Fernando not out 3Extras (b1, lb10, w11) 22Total (8 wickets, 50 overs) 236India (revised D/L target 231 in 47 overs)R. Sharma lbw b Dananjaya 54S. Dhawan c Mathews b Siriwardana 49L. Rahul b Dananjaya 4K. Jadhav b Dananjaya 1V. Kohli b Dananjaya 4M.S. Dhoni not out 45H. Pandya st Dickwella b Dananjaya 0A. Patel lbw b Dananjaya 6B. Kumar not out 53Extras (lb1, w14) 15Total (7 wickets, 44.2 overs) 231

Mick to drive in Spa tribute

Spa, Belgium

Michael Schumacher’s teenage son will drive

one of his father’s cars before Sunday’s Belgium Grand Prix to mark the 25th anniversary of the seven-time world champion’s first Formula One victory.

According to the organisers, Mick Schumacher, 18, who currently races in Formula Three, will drive demonstration laps on the Spa circuit in a Benetton car before the showpiece Formula One race.

“There was no hint of a doubt in my mind that I wanted to do this,”

said Schumacher Jnr in a statement. It will mark the 25th anniversary of his father’s first victory in Formula One, at Spa, before he went on to win 90 more races in an illustrious career.

Michael Schumacher, 48, has not been seen in public since suffering serious head injuries in a skiing accident in 2013.

After two world titles with Benetton in 1994 and 1995, the German won five in a row with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004, then retired in 2006 before making a comeback with Mercedes, but could not repeat his earlier success. (AFP)

Lotto Soudal’s Polish cyclist Tomasz Marczynski celebrates as he crosses the finish line

Indian batsman Bhuvneshwar Kumar (L) cel-ebrates with teammate Mahandra Singh Dhoni after victory

Mick Schumacher (file pic)

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Manama

Bahrain under coach Yousuf Khalifa Alasbool

were defeated in straight sets 25-14, 25-15, 25-18 by Brazil last night in a Round of 16 knockout match of the 2017 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship at Shaikh Isa Sports City in Riffa.

It was a tough match for Bahrain as the South American Championship runners-up last year to Argentina in Lima, Peru took control of the match from the start.

Brazil coached by Leonardo Carvalho took control of the match from the start of the first set and quickly raced into a 5-1 and then 14-4 lead, before maintaining a healthy lead and leading 19-10 in the latter stage of the set before going a set up.

The Bahrain’s made a more positive start and only trailed 6-7 in the second set, but the Brazilians then established a 13-8 lead and powered its way to a second set victory.

Bahrain started the third set on a positive note and held an early 4-3 lead, however the South Americans made it 5-5 and gradually extended its lead throughout the set to secure a quarter final berth and a 5pm encounter today with the still unbeaten Iran team.

Top scoring for Brazil was W e l i n t o n Oppenkoski (16 points) and Victor

Aleksander Al Meida Cardoso (14) and Arthur Adriano Nath (12) and for Bahrain it was H u s s a i n T h a m e r (9) and Sayed

Mohammed Alabbar (6). Bahrain will now face

off at 5pm with Turkey in the 9th-16th Classification matches.

Iran defeated Turkey 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) to maintain its perfect record in the championships, top scorers were Porya Yali (16) and Amirhossein Esfandiar (11) for Iran and Adis Lagumdzija (12) for Turkey.

The other still unbeaten side Japan ran out 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-21) winners over Puerto Rico, with Kento Miyaura (13) and Tatsunori Otsuka (13) top scoring for Japan and for Puerto Rico it was Sebastian Negron (12).

Today pairs of quarter finals matches are scheduled for 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm with the 17th to 20th classification round-robin matches, featuring the four teams who finished bottom of their respective preliminary groups

at 11am which conclude tomorrow.

The semi-finals and more classification matches are scheduled tomorrow with the Gold and Bronze Medal matches on Sunday.

For more information, visit u19.boys.2017.volleyball.fivb.com.

Other scores: (Round of 16): Czech Republic (Marek

Sotola, 20, Jan Svoboda, 16) bt Argentina (Luciano Polansky, 14, Federico Jose Sela, 13) 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21).

Russia (Stanislav Antonov, 20, Pavel Tetyukhin, 18) bt China (Ao Li, 11, Cong Tian, 10) 3-1 (22-25, 25-12, 25-16, 25-13).

France (Celestin Cardin, 11,

Pierre Derouillon, 10) bt USA (Joel Schneidmiller, 12) 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-20).

South Korea (Donghyeok Im, 14, Sunho Kim 14) bt Italy (Daniele Lavia, 16, Diego Cantagalli, 12) 3-0 (25-23,

25-22, 25-13). (Classification 17th to 20th

round-robin): Mexico bt Tunisia 3-2

(25-18, 25-21, 18-25, 22-25, 15-11). Chile bt Poland 3-1 (28-26, 13-25, 25-21, 25-18).


Bahrain lose to Brazil

Today’s schedule:11am: 17th-20th Classification: Chile vs Mexico, Tunisia vs ChileQuarter finals (1pm): Japan vs Czech Republic (3pm): France vs Russia. (5pm): Iran vs Brazil. (7pm): South Korea vs Egypt or Cuba.9th-16th Classification: (1pm): Puerto Rico vs Argentina. (3pm): USA vs China. (5pm): Turkey vs Bahrain. (7pm): Italy vs Egypt or Cuba., Argentina vs Czech Republic Highlights from the match

Brazil vs Bahrain match action

Team Bahrain celebrate a set

Monaco

Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA Player of

the Season for 2016-2017 yesterday after a campaign which saw the Portuguese superstar help Real Madrid to the La Liga

and Champions League double.

It was the third time that Ronaldo had won the award which was presented on the sidelines of the Champions League group stage draw.

His great rival Lionel

Messi has won the prize on two

occasions and could pave the way for him to

capture a fifth Ballon d’Or title.“There are the same goals every

year, to meet the same challenges, win everything if possible, qualify for the World Cup with my national team,” said Ronaldo.

“This trophy will give me the motivation to keep working hard, never to give up. I am blessed and delighted to be with Real

Madrid.”Ronaldo won the UEFA award

in 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 and in the Champions League last season, where Real defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final, he finished as top scorer with 12 goals.

Ronaldo, who finished top scorer in last season’s UEFA Champions League with 12 goals, including two in the final against Juventus in Cardiff, received 482 points in the poll, with Messi (141 votes) and Buffon (109 votes) finishing second and third respectively.

The gifted front-runner has enjoyed a remarkable goalscoring

career, finding the net 530 times in 721 matches overall. He has scored 407 goals in 396 appearances for Madrid – including 90 goals in 88 UEFA Champions League outings. His 15 goals in 52 Champions League appearances for United mean that he is the overall top scorer in Champions League history. He has top-scored in the competition, either jointly or outright, a record six times – including for a record five consecutive campaigns.

Ronaldo has also netted 75 times in 143 appearances for Portugal, and was an inspirational figure in the team. (AFP)

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