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Economic disorder and lack of opportunity are contributing to the instability in Middle East, it was revealed last night.

MANAMA:

Regional stability and business opportunity go hand in hand, Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Al Zayani said.

He also stressed the need for “unprecedented” economic reform across the Gulf in light of lower oil revenues as he addressed the first

Bahrain Bay Forum in Manama. Organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, the two-day event brings together global decision-makers who will discuss economic development against the backdrop of regional instability

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under the theme Middle East: Regional Security and Business Opportunity. “The current instability in the Middle East cannot be wholly ascribed to social instability and lack of opportunities. “The complexity of the situation

is far greater. However, economic disorder and lack of opportunity undoubtedly perpetuates the issue.” He noted that falling government revenues in the wake of a remarkable oil price decline was the biggest economic challenge facing the Gulf. Full report – Page 3

MANAMA: A new safe home will open its

doors today to shelter victims of human trafficking – as well as potential victims. Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will inaugurate the new facility, thought to be the first of its kind in the region. The centre is the fruit of co-operation between Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the ministries of interior, health, labour and social development, in addition to the Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility Society and the Migrant Workers Protection Society. The national anti-human trafficking committee will supervise it with support from LMRA. The centre will be capable of accommodating 100 people, said committee head and LMRA chief executive Ausamah Al Absi. It will have a helpline available in seven languages.

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n Tourists look at the tomb of King Tut as it is displayed in a glass case at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mamdouh El Damaty said yesterday that there is a 90 per cent chance that hidden chambers will be found within King Tutankhamun’s tomb, based on the preliminary results of a new exploration of the 3,300-year-old mausoleum.

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n Good wishes for the Premier MANAMA: Citizens yesterday took to the

social media to wish His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa good health and a long life following his successful health checks. The Royal Court announced on Friday that the Premier had been admitted to hospital where he underwent the medical check-ups. The citizens stressed their feelings of love and respect for the Premier, who they described as a national icon and builder of modern Bahrain. They hailed his role in the kingdom’s political, economic and social developments. The citizens also pointed out to his efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad, to transform Bahrain into a model of growth and prosperity, according to a report in our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej.

n Iran envoy summoned

MANAMA: The Foreign Ministry yesterday summoned Iranian acting charge d’affaires Hameed Shafe’e Zad in protest against recent statements by his country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Under-Secretary Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla handed over an official memorandum in protest against the statements which, he said, represented flagrant interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs, an unacceptable violation of its sovereignty and independence and an affront to UN principles. The statements also reflect Iran’s known policy of sectarian discrimination and are contrary to the values of civilised societies, he said. Such false statements that carry an explicit incitement and reflect a clear determination to foment discord and fuel tensions in the region must stop, the under-secretary said. He stressed the need of committing fully to the principles of the UN and the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation. He urged full compliance with the principles of good neighbourliness and the norms governing relations between sovereign states, affirming that Bahrain would not hesitate to take measures to protect its interests, maintain its security and stability and ensure the safety of its 10/22/15 3:59 PM people.

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Putin hits Turkey with sanctions

ANKARA: Russian President

Vladimir Putin yesterday called for sanctions against Turkey, following the downing this week by Turkey of a Russian warplane.

The decree published on the Kremlin’s website Saturday came hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had voiced regret over the incident, saying his country was “truly saddened” by the event and wished it hadn’t occurred. The decree includes a ban on some goods and forbids extensions of labour contracts for Turks working in Russia. It doesn’t specify what goods are to be banned or give other de-

Top Kurdish lawyer shot dead

DIYARBAKIR: A leading Kurdish lawyer was shot

dead yesterday in southeast Turkey after unknown attackers opened fire on a gathering in the mainly Kurdish province of Diyarbakir, triggering a shootout with police. The unknown assailants shot at Tahir Elci, head of the bar association in Diyarbakir, and 40 other activists as they were giving a Press statement near a mosque in the city’s Sur district, according to witnesses. The police immediately returned fire, they said. Southeast Turkey has been rocked by a new wave of unrest that has left several hundred peo-

tails, but it also calls for ending chartered flights from Russia to Turkey and for Russian tourism companies to stop selling

ple dead since a two-year-old truce between Ankara and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fell apart in July. Elci, who had been detained in October for alleged “terrorist propaganda” on behalf of the PKK, died at the scene of gunshot wounds to his left eye. Diyarbakir governor’s office said in a statement that one policeman was also killed and two police were injured in the shootout. A hunt for the attackers was underway while clashes were continuing throughout the Sur district.

vacation packages that would include a stay in Turkey. Erdogan’s expression of regret yesterday was the first

since Tuesday’s incident in which Turkish F-16 jets shot down the Russian jet on grounds that it had violated

n Mass grave found in Iraq ARBIL: A bomb-rigged mass grave

believed to hold the remains of more than 120 people killed by the Islamic State (IS) group has been found in north Iraq, an official said yesterday. It is the sixth mass grave discovered in or near the town of Sinjar since it was recaptured from IS jihadists earlier this month. IS overran Sinjar in August 2014 and carried out a brutal campaign of massacres, enslavement and rape targeting members of the Yazidi minority, who made up most of its inhabitants.

n Shooting toll at three COLORADO SPRINGS: A

gunman who opened fire inside a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic was arrested after engaging in gun battles with authorities during an hourslong standoff that killed three people and wounded nine. Two people and a police officer with the University of Colorado were killed in the rampage.

n His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was featured in BizBahrain monthly magazine for his achievement of winning the Information and Communication Technology in Sustainable Development Award, from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It was handed over to him by Al Safar Group chairman Adel Al Safar and magazine publisher Ahmed Khalfan at Jewellery Arabia 2015, held under the premier’s patronage at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The Premier is the first Arab Prime Minister to be honoured by the ITU. Above, the Premier with Mr Khalfan, left, and Mr Al Safar.

Turkey’s airspace despite repeated warnings to change course. “We are truly saddened by this incident,” Erdogan said. “We wish it hadn’t happened as such, but unfortunately such a thing has happened. I hope that something like this doesn’t occur again.” Addressing supporters in Balikesir, Erdogan said neither country should allow the incident to escalate and take a destructive form that would lead to “saddening consequences.” He renewed a call for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a climate conference in Paris next week, saying it would be an opportunity to overcome tensions. Erdogan’s friendly overture however, came after he again vigorously defended Turkey’s action and criticised Russia for its operations in Syria. After the incident, Russia deployed long-range S-400 air defence missile systems to a Russian air base in Syria just 50km south of the border with Turkey to help protect Russian warplanes, and the Russian military warned it would shoot down any aerial target that would pose a potential threat to its planes.

UK minister quits over bullying row LONDON: A British govern-

ment minister resigned yesterday amid a crisis over alleged bullying within the governing Conservative Party sparked by the death of a young activist. International Development Minister Grant Shapps sent a resignation letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, saying “the buck should stop with me.” Shapps was n Shapps party chairman until May’s general election, and has been accused of failing to act on claims of bullying and abusive behaviour in the Conservatives’ youth wing. Conservative activist Eliott Johnson, who was 21, was found dead on railway tracks in September in an apparent suicide. He had accused Conservative youth organiser Mark Clarke of bullying. Clarke denies wrongdoing but was expelled from the party as it emerged that other Conservatives had also accused him of bullying, sexual harassment and blackmail. The party had previously said it was not aware of any other allegations against Clarke, who ran an operation that sent young activists to campaign in close-fought constituencies during the election. In his resignation letter, Shapps said that “although neither the party nor I can find any record of written allegations of bullying, sexual abuse or blackmail made to the chairman’s office prior to the election, I cannot help but feel that the steady stream of those who raised smaller, more nuanced, objections should have perhaps set alarm bells ringing sooner.”

Four Egyptian officers are killed by gunmen

CAIRO: Gunmen killed four security personnel in an attack at a police checkpoint in Saqqara, near some of Egypt’s historic pyramid sites, the Interior Ministry and three security sources

said yesterday. One security source said the two attackers were riding a motor bike when they opened fire using machine guns at a police checkpoint in Saqqara. The interior ministry said in a statement that security forces are scanning the area of the attack in search of the gunmen. A militant group affiliated to Islamic State in Egypt claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement later yesterday. Egypt is fighting an Islamist insurgency that has been targeted mostly at security personnel. Hundreds of police and army personnel have been killed since the army toppled President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013 after mass protests against his rule.

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Economic reforms ‘to boost stability’ Email: [email protected]

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By RAJI UNNIKRISHNAN

ECONOMIC disorder and lack of opportunity are contributing to instability in the Middle East, according to Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Al Zayani.

He stressed the need for “unprecedented” economic reform across the Gulf in light of lower oil revenues as he addressed the first Bahrain Bay Forum in Manama last night. Organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, the two-day event brings together global decision-makers who will discuss economic development against the backdrop of regional insecurity under the theme Middle East: Regional Security and Business Opportunity. “Regional stability and business opportunity, the two components of the theme of the forum, are linked and go hand in hand,” said Mr Al Zayani. “The current instability in the Middle East cannot be wholly ascribed to social instability and lack of opportunities. “The complexity of the situation is far greater. However, economic disorder and lack of opportunity undoubtedly perpetuates the issue.”

n Mr Al Zayani giving the opening address

He noted that falling government revenues in the wake of a remarkable oil price decline was the biggest economic challenge facing the Gulf states. “Energy exporting nations need to make unprecedented fiscal adjustments as the West had to after the 2008 financial crisis,” he said. “It is not enough for the GCC to say our economies must change and diversify, we need to create an environment where businesses would flourish. “The region must intensify efforts to create a culture of competitiveness and entrepreneurship, drive forward innovation and attract investment. “We shall not be under an

n Delegates at the opening banquet dinner of the first IISS Bahrain Bay Forum

illusion that economic reforms will single-handedly solve instability in Middle East.” Meanwhile, Mr Al Zayani said that Bahrain’s reforms were not solely focusing on cutting down on expenditure. “Oil now contributes 20pc to our GDP, down from 40pc earlier, but we are still not immune to the economic shock,” he said. “Our reforms are based on objectives of improving governance and living standards using new innovative techniques in the public sector and by expanding opportunities. “We recognise that change has to come from within and we have implemented structural changes already

in the government. “We have a plan for Bahrain to tackle 2016 – mainly by growing and diversifying the economy. “We have a clear focus on three aspects – education and training, communication and infrastructure and promoting entrepreneurs. “Through this we have a highly skilled national workforce in the GCC and Bahrain is set to invest an unprecedented $30 billion on infrastructure over the next few years. “To put it in context, this contributes two-thirds of Bahrain’s GDP, which is unprecedented in the world. “The (2014) growth of GDP is 4.5pc, which is well above

the global average, and this year’s forecast is 3.6pc.” Speaking to the GDN on the sidelines, he said many of the infrastructure projects were already rolling. “It is difficult to cap it in a time frame because some projects will be done quicker than the others and some are in phases,” he said. “But the wheel has started turning and some of the projects like the airport expansion have started. “The final conceptual design for the (second) King Fahad Causeway to Saudi Arabia will be a huge boost to Bahrain, through its connectivity to Saudi and the rest of the GCC. “The GCC railroad network,

further increasing capacity in electricity production and Alba expansion, which is expected to basically double the size of Alba and will create huge job opportunities, are the others. “The Alba expansion will reinstate Bahrain’s position as a global player in the aluminium sector.” However, he said the private sector should be doing more. “The private sector should not wait for the government to lead the way, instead they should create their own initiatives,” he said. “I am confident that they will take the lead and if they spearhead initiatives, the government will support.

Challenge “Let us not play the game of ‘wait and see’, instead everybody has to chip in efforts as it is a huge challenge.” Mr Al Zayani also called on the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to be more active in its role in promoting business opportunities. The conference continues today and will cover issues such as business opportunities and political risk in the Middle East, emerging economies in the Middle East and the Gulf, the global tech economy, oil and energy markets and Asian economies and the Gulf. [email protected]

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New animal shelter plan for Al Areen

A NEW government-run animal shelter could be opening its doors within the country’s main nature reserve and zoo.

The proposal for a shelter at Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve has been put forward by the Southern Municipal Council, whose chairman Ahmed Al Ansari argues that it will be the perfect location due to its onsite veterinarians and other

By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI

animal experts. “Al Areen is the best choice for a shelter – rather than looking for government plots that could be used for something else,” he said. “The government will, of course, have to consider all possible options and will also have to allocate a budget, which could only happen in 2019 at the earliest given the

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n Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve ... site for new animal shelter?

current four-year Action Plan. “However, we can’t carry on depending on animal welfare societies or groups – it’s not right and neither is it right to have packs of stray dogs roaming the streets as targets for torture and abuse.” Mr Al Ansari said the plan for a new shelter was envisaged as supplementing, rather than replacing, existing shelters operated by private charities and groups.

could select from, “Those interested because we want could even donate to something close the shelter, as it will to the gates so that be there to assist them people don’t have to in their work promove around inside tecting animals from the park as if they harm,” he said. were on a school “We are preparing tour. general studies on “The park and the project and will reserve has the best sit with officials, who will then come up n Mr Al Ansari vets and medicines in Bahrain and is with particular studies on the costs, artists’ impres- equipped to deal with anything, sions and operational proce- considering that they have taken in animals such as rare turdures at the shelter. “Al Areen will be contacted tles, cubs left by visiting circusvery soon to give us an insight es and smuggled animals that into available locations that we have been subjected to torture

and abuse over the years.” The GDN reported in May on plans for the newly-founded Royal Society for Animal Welfare, headed by Shaikha Marwa bint Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, to open a shelter near Al Areen Wildlife and Reserve with a capacity to care for “more than 1,500 animals”. It is not known if the two shelters are connected in anyway. No one from Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve was available for comment on the proposals when contacted by the GDN. [email protected]

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Public car parks move in Manama schools rejected By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI

A PROPOSAL to use school playgrounds as makeshift public car parks in Manama has been thrown out, after being branded “costly and chaotic”.

However, a list of suitable locations for new multi-storey car parks in the capital is now being compiled. The idea to let people park on campuses outside school hours was suggested by MPs as a way to tackle chronic parking shortages in Manama and referred to the Capital Trustees Board, However, Capital Trustees Board chairman Mohammed Al Khozaie said it created more problems than it solved. “There is a huge shortage n Cars parked improperly at the Manama Suq of car parks in the Capital Governorate, especially old areas, and people were underway. either illegally book their spaces with steel posts He said a list of vacant government plots in or park in narrow alleys, on roads and pave- congested neighbourhoods was being drawn ments,” he said. up as potential car park developments, which “The idea presented by parliament to open would be funded by the private sector. up school yards is smart, but when it comes to “I understand many families can’t afford BD1 implementation we think it would be difficult.” per hour, as in multi-storey car parks in the DipHe explained all motorists would have to be lomatic Area, but car parking services allowed to park on school property, not could be offered for lower rates by only residents of the area, if the scheme installing a system similar to parking was introduced – requiring extra inmetres,” he said. vestment in security. “Investors can be given the differ“The responsibility of cars parked at ence by the Works, Municipalities schools needs to be established,” said and Urban Planning Affairs MinisMr Al Khozaie. try to ensure they are profiting, rath“Is it the school’s or car owners’? er than losing with low rates such This brings us to the issue of asking the as 200 fils per day that we plan to proEducation Ministry to hire more secupose.” rity guards. Mr Al Khozaie added the Capital “It will be costly and chaotic. We n Mr Al Khozaie Trustees Board was open to suggesbelieve it can’t be implemented at the tions for tackling the parking problem. moment.” Meanwhile, he urged motorists to respect the Mr Al Khozaie added there were no guarantees that everyone who parked at the school rules of the road and park properly to avoid disovernight would remove their vehicles before rupting traffic. “Improper car parking is an issue and it needs school started the next morning. “What guarantees are there that someone to end for the good of everyone,” he said. “We are working with parliament on solutions would not oversleep before the school assembly and hopefully, through our co-ordination, will begins at around 7am?” he asked. However, Mr Al Khozaie revealed alter- find solutions quickly.” [email protected] native efforts to combat parking shortages

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Warehouses plan for ‘vice shacks’ coast Email: [email protected]

WAREHOUSES under round-the-clock police surveillance will be built in Muharraq to replace a string of demolished fishermen’s shacks that were allegedly used for drugs and prostitution.

Around 10 cabins on Hidd’s east coast were torn down by the Muharraq Municipality last week after they were branded vice dens being used for illegal and immoral practices. Incriminating footage allegedly showing the shacks’ occupants engaging in such behaviour has been shown at Muharraq Municipal Council, yet its chairman Mohammed Al Sinan cautioned that it would be wrong to assume everyone affected by the demolition had

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By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI and SHAHLAA AHMED been involved. “We have heard from some cabin occupants who say that they were not involved in any criminal or immoral activities, but we have been presented with video evidence showing that some were,” he said. “I cannot definitely say that all are involved, so we will allow them back on the condition that the cabins are not rebuilt. “Only warehouses for fishing equipment will be allowed from now on, monitored by police at all times.” Mr Al Sinan made the comments on Wednesday following a vote in parliament the day before calling for the cabins to be rebuilt.

n FLASHBACK ... Muharraq Municipality ordered the cabins’ demolition

Area MP Mohammed Al Jowder had backed the fisher-

men and described the accusations as baseless, a view shared

by many on the municipal council.

“We care about residents’ safety too, but the way this was done was cruel and unacceptable,” said council vice-chairman Mohammed Herz. “They totally destroyed these shacks and these fishermen find it hard to afford new ones. “Most fishermen already struggle to make a living and the municipality is just making it harder for them.” Mr Herz called for BD500 compensation to be paid to each of the cabin owners and rejected the idea that the shacks had been used for anything illegal. “I am very disappointed to hear such rumours,” he said. “Among the fishermen on Hidd’s east coast are many Bahrainis and they definitely wouldn’t turn a blind eye if they witnessed such acts.”

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n Memac Ogilvy communications agency held its annual Red Breakfast event to honour its employees at The Westin in City Centre Bahrain. Accountant Krishna Prasad was honoured for completing 20 years of service in the company, administration team member Sujith Kumar was honoured for completing 15 years and each of client service director Daniel Shepherd Smith and account director Mustafa Ozkaya for completing five years. They received certificates and a gift. Traffic manager Puran Bora and production manager Siva Das also received the ‘Employee of the Year’ award. Chairman and chief executive Edmond Moutran spoke on the occasion. Above, employees at the event. Left, Mr Moutran speaking at the event.

Meanwhile, the council’s financial and legislative chairman Ghazi Al Murbati even threatened to quit if a solution in favour of the fishermen was not found. “Reclamation work keeps forcing these fishermen to move from one spot to another up and down the coast,” he said. “None of them have ever complained because they understand the importance of new development projects. “But treating them like this made them feel disrespected. “A solution needs to be found – either the government comes up with something or I will quit my job.” [email protected] [email protected]

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Gulf Daily News Sunday, 29th November 2015 FINAL results from this year’s Bahrain Marathon Relay were announced yesterday. Hundreds of people ran in Friday’s event, which organisers estimated raised about

BD25,000 for local charities. The 48km race, which started and ended at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, attracted 177 teams.

Organised by the Bahrain Round Table, it saw participation from schools, colleges, universities, companies and sports and social clubs.

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RELAY RESULTS IN FULL

Gulf Daily News Sunday, 29th November 2015

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Gulf Daily News Sunday, 29th November 2015

The Moon’s presence in a more sensitive part of your chart can be a call to turn inwards and resolve an emotional issue by seeing it from a lighter and more productive perspective. Doing so could go a long way to uplifting your spirits so you can make the most of the day, while also enjoying the company of good friends.

It may be down to the connection between the Sun, down-to-earth Saturn and mystical Neptune that you’re tempted to disregard an intuitive hunch. Though you might want to believe, the voice of reason could stop you in your tracks. Even so, listening to the promptings of higher nature could save you time and money.

You don’t like anyone preaching to you Aquarius, though the current planetary set-up suggests someone may try to do just this. Indeed, exploring new social circles can delight and especially if you feel someone you know well, is not on your wavelength. Do avoid environments where others might cramp your style, though.

Today’s cosmic line-up hints that being around others who have a resourceful approach could be beneficial. Some valuable tips could emerge. However, if you’ve been trying too hard, you’re urged to relax your grip. If you step back, you may realise that something has become unhelpfully all too consuming for you.

No matter how frazzled you might feel due to this week’s unexpected events or disruptions, there are other things to look forward to today when linking up with loved ones can be a real tonic. Even so, you may be in two minds about a project that seems mired in confusion. The key could be not to rush into anything for now.

There may be a touch of nostalgia in the air today, one that encourages you to get in touch with people you haven’t heard from for some time. Reminiscing could revive memories and bring up warm memories. However, if you are planning any other social arrangements, there is the potential for misunderstandings to guard against.

Someone you know well may be pushing hard to get you interested in what they see as a golden opportunity or exciting plan. Equally, it’s possible that it’s you spending time daydreaming about what could be. However, to convert any of this into reality, think about the nuts and bolts involved. Ideas alone may not be enough.

You can use today to push on with DIY projects or catch up on everyday chores. However, your mind may flick on to other issues, particularly if you feel slightly unsure about a more worldly issue that you need to grapple with in the coming week. Once you are free, use the time to do some hard and fast research. This can be reassuring.

Though you may have a lot to do, today’s line-up between the Sun and ethereal Neptune can sap your vitality, leaving you with less energy to enjoy the day. And with the Moon also secreted in a more secluded sector, it may be beneficial to kick back and lose yourself in a good book or perhaps an inspirational movie.

If there have been challenges this week a chance to socialise could be just what you need. The Moon’s connection with sensual Venus and happy-go-lucky Jupiter is perfect to embrace a lighter vibe. If you find your mind wandering to things you need still to accomplish, consciously give yourself the permission to relax, Virgo.

The mystifying powers of Neptune are strong today, so don’t be too surprised if important items such as keys, a prized gadget or even vital computer files disappear just when you need them. Any mysteries that do occur will however, hopefully be resolved by tomorrow evening. This can be a baffling influence, for sure.

Don’t be tempted to make a bold move today or over coming days, unless you have done your homework – as you could regret your decision. With both the Sun and the practical Saturn aligning with the quixotic energies of Neptune things may not be as they seem. Although a deal or offer could appear perfect, it may have hidden catches.

Powerful notion

in 1700s, when the communities and BsiveACK states sought to unite to build imprescountries such as the United States of

America, a powerful notion was prevalent in the world: ‘the nation’. This concept kept together the elements of massive empires like the Ottoman and created a strong sense of ideological unity amongst the people. However, when the world’s powers of the time started taking notice of the weak, as suitable places to be exploited, when certain circles started getting democracy and liberties all wrong, something shifted for the worse. Europe got fragmented, and then fragmented even more, countries were built on maps by help of rulers, all on the former lands of the Ottoman Empire, which were later divided into smaller countries. All because certain deep powers decided fragmentation would always be in their best interests. Consequently, the organisations formed Published letters are not necessarily the views of the to prevent the repeat of the world wars, began Editor. Readers wishing to to specifically focus on make a complaint through a new concept: ‘the the GDN should provide full peoples’. The United details of the complaint Nations was the pioneer together with their contact of the concept and telephone numbers. accordingly, those societies which gained the identity of a ‘people’, could approach the UN if they claimed that they were being persecuted by the sovereign powers in their country and would be entitled to help and support from the UN. After a while, the European Union adopted the same strategy. European Council has passed a draft entitled ‘Provision of Sovereignty’ based on the idea that ‘defending sovereignty is the basic requirement for the formation of a Europe based on the principles of democracy’. Europe considered it as a ‘requirement for democracy’. However, the countries that constituted the European Union saw it as a danger. For that reason, almost every European country accepted this provision conditionally. In other words, countries accepted this notion, but were afraid of separation. UN laws were also accepted conditionally only for the sake of preventing separation. Today the idea of ‘oppressed people’ is being exploited by communist terror groups, fascist groups wishing to use ethnicities as a leverage, and selfish communities that don’t want to share their wealth and resources. But for people who are truly oppressed like Rohingya, these rights or descriptions don’t really exist. Europe closely watches the grim results of this law and uses the conditions of the states to prevent fragmentation. If it weren’t for those conditions, Catalonia and Basque in Spain, Scotland and Wales in the UK, Veneto in Italy, Flemish community in Belgium that doesn’t wish to share richness and the French island of Corsica would be dragged into a path of fragmentation, just like in the case of the Balkans that is divided so deeply. Yet more fragmentation will only complicate

TODAY is Sunday, November 29, the 333rd day of 2015. There are 32 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1580 - Sir Francis Drake returns to England from circumnavigating the globe. 1798 - Ferdinand IV of Naples declares war on France and enters Rome. 1880 - First Japanese Diet convenes. 1918 - Nicholas, King of Montenegro, is deposed, and kingdom is united with Serbia. 1922 - Archaeologists announce they have found fabulous treasures in tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt. 1929 - US Navy Lieutenant Richard E Byrd radios that he has made first airplane flight over South Pole. 1945 - Communist state is proclaimed in Yugoslavia, and monarchy is abolished. 1947 - United Nations announces plan to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab entities, with Jerusalem under United Nations control. 1964 - Several hundred thousand people demonstrate in Beijing against US involvement in the Congo, calling it aggression. 1973 - More than 100 people perish in department store fire in Kumamoto, Japan. 1987 - A Korean Air jet with 115 people on board disappears over Burma. A self-confessed North Korean agent is arrested in Bahrain and confesses she planted a bomb on her gov-

things further, pit people against each other and societies that have lived together for a thousand years, will turn into enemies as a result of separation of identities. It is in the nature of fragmentation. If anyone has a hard time believing this, they can have a look at the history of the Middle East and Africa. Communities that had lived together for thousands of years, suddenly turned into enemies, shedding fraternal blood. It demonstrated how brotherhood could be so easily forgotten despite shared nationality, religion and beliefs. This is not freedom or democracy. Democracy is a liberated power that keeps all faiths and ethnicities together. Democracy helps strengthen brotherhood and the respect between individuals and societies. Democracy doesn’t divide, on the contrary, unites and solidifies. Europe and the deep powers misunderstood democracy. Their expectations of division in the Middle East, which came to backfire at them, could turn into such a problem for them as well. Still, it is possible to stop this danger before it’s too late. Harun Yahya

Seventeen seconds...

key fact is that the Russian plane, by TspaceHETurkey’s own admission, was in Turkish airfor precisely 17 seconds. That’s a little less time than it takes to read this paragraph aloud. The Turks shot it down anyway – and their allies publicly backed them, as loyal allies must. Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg

ernment’s orders to disrupt the 1988 Seoul Olympics. 1987 - Widespread violence forces officials to call off Haiti’s first free elections in 30 years. 1989 - Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci flees to Hungary; Czech parliament deletes leading role of Communist Party from constitution. 1990 - UN Security Council adopts resolution allowing use of “whatever means necessary” to dislodge Iraq from Kuwait if Iraqi forces are not withdrawn by January 15. 1991 - Red Cross says clan battles in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu have killed more than 1,000 people. 1992 - A refugee centre in western Germany is firebombed as violence against foreigners continues despite a police crackdown on neo-Nazis. 1993 - Israeli troops capture the commander of the military wing of Yasser Arafat’s PLO faction after Palestinian militants went on a shooting spree. 1994 - The US House of Representatives approves GATT agreement. 1995 - Carrying banners and signs, thousands of Serbs protest the unification of Sarajevo. 1996 - The Yugoslavia War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague, Netherlands, passes its first sentence, giving a 25-year-old Croat soldier 10 years for his role in the massacre of 1,200 Muslims in Bosnia. 1997 - France passes a nationality law that allows citizenship for children born in France of foreign parents.

Gulf Daily News Sunday, 29th November 2015

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Why has our planet become savage? By KHALAF AHMAD AL HABTOOR

T terrorists”. That’s hard to deny: Erdogan is so eager to see Syria’s President Bashar Al Assad overthrown that he left the Turkish-Syrian border open for four years so that recruits and supplies could reach the Syrian rebel groups, notably including Islamic State (IS). Erdogan is utterly determined that Assad must go, and he doesn’t really care if Assad’s successors are Islamist extremists. But he also wants to ensure that there is no new Kurdish state on Turkey’s southern border. That is a problem for him, because that state already exists in embryo. It is called Rojava, a territory that the Syrian Kurds have carved out in the far north of the country along the Turkish border, mainly by fighting IS. Indeed, the Syrian Kurds are the US-led coalition’s only effective ally on the ground against IS. When Erdogan committed the Turkish air force to the Syrian war in July, he explained it to the US as a decision to fight against IS, but in fact Turkey has made only a token handful of strikes against IS. Almost all Erdogan’s bombs n Turkish army tanks at a train station after their arrival from western Turkey, in Gaziantep, have actually fallen on the Turkish Kurds of to be deployed on the border with Syria. Erdogan has two goals: To ensure the destruction of the PKK (who had been observing a ceasefire Assad’s regime, and to prevent the creation of a new Kurdish state in Syria with the Turkish government for the past four declared: “We stand in solidarity with Turkey crashed 4km inside Syria.) years), and above all on the Syrian Kurds. and support the territorial integrity of our Either way, it seems quite clear that PresiErdogan has two goals: To ensure the Nato ally, Turkey.” President Barack Obama dent Erdogan really wanted to shoot down destruction of Assad’s regime, and to prevent called his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip a Russian aircraft, and that the Turkish pilots the creation of a new Kurdish state in Syria. Erdogan, to assure him that the US supported were under orders to do so if they could find He was making some progress on both obTurkey’s right to defend its sovereignty. But even the slightest pretext. So why would jectives – and then along came the Russians privately, they must have been cursing ErdoErdogan want to do that? in September and saved the Syrian army from gan. They know what he’s up to. President Putin said bitterly that Erdogan defeat, at least for the moment. This is the first time in more than 50 years and his colleagues were “accomplices of Worse yet, Putin’s strategy turns out to be that a Nato plane has shot down a Russian quite pragmatic, and even rather attractive plane, and it happened in very to the US despite all the ritual anti-Russian suspicious circumstances. propaganda emitted by Even if Turkish radar data is to be Washington. Putin wants believed, the two Russian SU-24s a ceasefire in Syria that will only crossed the bottom of a very leave everybody where narrow appendix of Turkish territothey are now – except IS, ry that dangles down into Syria. As which they can all then Russian President Vladimir Putin concentrate on destroying. said: “Our pilots, planes did not This strategy is now threaten Turkish territory in any making some headway in way. “ What harm could they have the Vienna ceasefire talks, done in 17 seconds? but it is utterly abhorAccording to the Russian radar rent to Erdogan because data, it was the Turkish planes it would leave Assad in that crossed into Syrian territory. power in Damascus, and In this version of the story, the give the Syrian Kurds time Russian planes were following a to consolidate their new well-established route just south state. How can he derail this of the Turkish border, probably Russian-led project? turning into a bomb run against Well, he could shoot Syrian rebels in Latakia province. down a Russian plane, and How strange that there was a try to get a confrontation Turkish TV crew in northern Syria, going between Russia and “I understand this is a very rough neig hbourhood.” positioned just right to film the Nato. incident. (The Russsian plane GD

DAILY SMILE!

the Chechnya region 1998 - Israeli Cabinet in Russia. Britain ruled members call for military against extradition, strikes on Beirut’s power citing the likelihood and water supplies in reA conference is a meeting to decide that Zakayev would taliation for the killings of Israeli soldiers by Iswhere the next meeting will take be tortured by Russian authorities if he was relamic guerrillas in south place – Anonymous. turned. Lebanon. 2004 - China moves to 1999 - Northern Ireland’s expand its influence in a rival parties form a Protregion long dominated by the US, signing an accord with estant-Catholic government that requires bitter enemies Southeast Asian nations aimed at creating the world’s to share power for the first time in history. largest free trade area by 2010 – a sprawling market of 2000 - The general manager of a Greek shipping company nearly two billion people. leaps to his death two months after a ferry his company 2005 - Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres hints he will owns smashed into rocks in the Aegean Sea, killing 80 leave the Labour Party, his political home of 60 years, to passengers. join forces with Ariel Sharon. 2001 - Representatives of the diamond industry and more 2006 - Russia announces it is lifting its ban on Moldovan than 30 governments agree to certify all legitimate shipwine and meat products, a move that appears to be aimed ments of rough diamonds in an unprecedented effort to at easing Moscow’s entry into the World Trade Organisaweed out the trade in gems that has been used to fund tion. civil wars in Africa. 2007 - President Pervez Musharraf steps down from his 2002 - A Russian soldier under the influence of narcotics powerful post as Pakistan’s military commander, a day opens fire on fellow servicemen, killing at least eight of before he is to be sworn in as a civilian president in a them and wounding three others – the latest in a string of long-delayed pledge not to hold both jobs. shooting sprees in the nation’s demoralised military. 2008 - Somali pirates hijack a chemical tanker with dozens 2003 - Britain grants refugee status to Akhmed Zakayev, a of Indian crew members in the Gulf of Aden. representative of the separatist government-in-exile from

2009 - A powerful homemade bomb sends a high-speed Moscow-to-St Petersburg train careening off its tracks, killing at least 26 people in what officials consider an act of terrorism. 2010 - Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest outside vote counting stations, scuffling with police and denouncing what they called widespread fraud in Egypt’s parliament elections, as the government appears determined to ensure its monopoly on the legislature in uncertain political times. 2011 - European leaders rush to stop a rampaging debt crisis that threatens to shatter their 12-year-old experiment in a common currency and devastate the world economy as a result. 2012 - Jubilant Palestinians crowd around outdoor screens and television sets at home to watch the UN vote on granting them, at least formally, what they have long yearned for – a state of their own. 2013 - The UN refugee agency says more than two million Syrians have fled their country’s civil war, now in its third year, seeking shelter in neighbouring countries and at least half of them are children. 2014 - A judge dismisses murder charges against former President Hosni Mubarak and acquits his security chief over the killing of protesters during Egypt’s 2011 uprising, crushing any hope of a judicial reckoning on behalf of hundreds of victims of the revolt that toppled him.

HESE days I find myself in a permanent state of shock, horror and confusion. We live in a world where human life is devalued, where barbarism, racism and bigotry are the new norm. Watching the news is depressing. Desperate people fleeing conflicts finding all doors barred. Women enslaved and abused and children’s bodies seen mangled by shrapnel. And who would have thought that Paris, the City of Lights, would ever go dark, the army would be deployed in the streets or that a government decree would be issued silencing anyone who disseminates theories at odds with the government line as “a conspiracy theorist”. I won’t be surprised if an Orwellian-type ‘thought police force’ is established. People have questions, but aren’t getting answers and that’s the problem. I’m angry too that so many fingers in Western capitals are pointing at Islam as the cause of all evils when my faith, one of peace and tolerance, has been hijacked by creatures without souls. When I listen to statements from the mouths of American politicians I can hardly believe what I’m hearing. Donald Trump has vowed to close all mosques and force Muslim Americans to carry special identity cards. What next? Will they be told to pin green crescents on their lapels in the same way the Jews of Germany had to sport yellow stars? Many of his Republican rivals are using the vilification of Muslims as a vote-getting ploy. Likewise Britain, France and Belgium are planning the closure of certain mosques and community centres. Muslims are being asked to disassociate themselves from terror although they are the ones who’ve suffered most from terrorism over the years. Also, Syrian refugees risking their lives to reach Europe have become pariahs overnight. A Rhode Island state senator, Elaine Morgan, is calling for Syrian refugees to be placed in camps “segregated from our populace”. Presidential hopeful Ben Carson compares the refugees to “rabid dogs”. All of this hate on the part of politicians merely because fake Syrian passports were deliberately planted close to the bodies of suicide bombers in Paris. In all honesty, I don’t know what to believe any more. Like so many others, I need answers to these perplexing and very troubling questions: l Why was the Islamic State permitted to expand over great swathes of Syria and Iraq? According to Fox News, declassified Pentagon documents dated 2012 obtained by Judicial Watch under the Freedom of Information Act “predicts the rise of ISIS and the establishment of a caliphate”. In this case, why did Obama say in September 2014 that its rise took the US by surprise? l Is there any truth to statements from the President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to the effect that the self-ascribed Islamic State Caliph Baghdadi, alleged to be formerly known as Simon Elliot, was trained by the Mossad? It wouldn’t be the first time. Morten Storm, a convert to Islam, reveals in a book that he was formerly undercover agent for Western intelligence agencies tasked with infiltrating Islamist organisations. l Why was the Islamic State’s de facto capital Raqqa permitted to carry on business as usual under USled coalition air strikes? And as was quoted in the Washington Free Beacon and elsewhere, Rep Ed Royce, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee complained that “the pilots come back to talk to us, they say ‘three-quarters of their ordnance we can’t drop, we can’t get clearance even when we have a clear target in front of us’?” Is he right? l When the British terrorist “Jihadi John” and the head of Daesh in Libya, Wissam Najm Abd Zayd Al Zubaydi, were so easily pinpointed by surveillance satellites and assassinated, why is it that Baghdadi is so hard to locate and why weren’t highly visible convoys of the terrorists’ SUVs struck? l Which country or countries are supplying the Islamic State with heavy weapons? And why are the Kurds and the recognised Libyan government battling Daesh being deprived of such weapons? l On the RT website is a video of President Putin telling journalists at the recent G20 summit that the Islamic State is being financed by businessmen from 40 countries including those from G20 member states. If he’s correct then, why aren’t those concerned being tracked down and arrested? l Why did Israel open its hospitals to treat injured Al Qaeda and Nusra Front fighters, as revealed by the Wall Street Journal? l Who are the so-called ‘moderate rebels’ the Obama administration is backing after they’ve been grouped together under the new banner “Victory Army” and are reports that they are fighting alongside Al Qaeda affiliate Jabhat Al Nusra accurate? Why is it that President Obama and David Cameron shirk from branding the Muslim Brotherhood – the ideological forerunner of all Takfiri groups – as terrorist? I don’t have access to insider intelligence but let me put it this way. When the pieces of the jigsaw are fitted together something doesn’t smell right. After Paris, the world is gung ho to exterminate the Islamic State. France is co-operating with Russia to bomb them mercilessly. Yet Obama says they are contained and his strategy is working even as they threaten to turn the White House black, announce New York and Washington are next and are believed to be developing chemical weapons. You couldn’t make this up! Rather than falsely blame Muslims for the rise of the Islamic State, there may be other shoulders on which at least some of the blame should fall. It’s time they were exposed.

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Creed (PG 13) (Action/ Drama) Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Maria Breyman and Michael B Jordan Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.45pm, 6.30pm, 9.15pm and midnight Shows at (VIP I) noon, 2.45pm, 5.30pm, 8.15pm and 11pm Bridge Of Spies (PG 13) (Drama/ Thriller) Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda Shows at noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight Shows at (VIP II) 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pm Tamasha (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ Romantic/ Comedy) Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Javed Sheikh Shows at 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 6.15pm, 9pm and 11.45pm Mune (PG) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy/ Fantasy) Starring: Omar Sy, Izïa Higelin and Michael Gregorio Shows at (3D) 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm Blinky Bill The Movie (G) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy) Starring: Toni Collette, Ryan Kwanten and Rufus Sewell Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2 (PG 15) (Adventure/ Action/ Thriller) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Shows at 12.30pm, 3.15pm, 6pm, 8.45pm and 11.30pm Shows at (3D) 7pm and 9.45pm Spectre (PG15) (Action/ Adventure/ Thriller) Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes and Léa Seydoux Shows at 11.45am, 2.45pm, 5.45pm, 8.45pm and 11.45pm Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ Romantic/ Comedy) Starring: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor and Anupam Kher Shows at 10.30am, 1.45pm, 5pm, 8.15pm and 11.30pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) (Animation/ Comedy/ Family) Starring: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Nick Offerman Shows at (3D) 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm and 10.30pm Goosebumps (PG 13) (Comedy/ Adventure/ Thriller) Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush Shows at 11.30am, 1.45pm, 4pm, 6.15pm, 8.30pm and 10.45pm The Martian (PG 13) (Adventure/ Sci-Fiction) Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig Shows at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, 8.30pm and 11.30pm Shows at (3D) 6.45pm and 9.45pm The Last Witch Hunter (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller/ Adventure) Starring: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie and Elijah Wood Shows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm Burnt (PG 15) (Comedy/ Drama) Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienne Miller and Daniel Bruhi Shows at 7pm, 9pm and 11pm The Transporter Refueled (PG 15) (Action/ Crime/ Thriller) Starring: Ed Skrein, Ray Steveson and Gabriella Wright Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm The Guardian Angel (PG 15) (Action/ Crime/ Drama) Starring: Numan Acar, Volker Albers and Loyd Bateman Shows at 1.15pm, 5.30pm and 9.45pm The Intern (PG 13) (Comedy) Starring: Anne Hathaway, Robert De Niro and Nat Wolff Shows at 11.30am, 4.15pm and 9pm Ahwak (PG 15) (Arabic/ Comedy/ Romantic) Starring: Ghada Adel and Tamer Hosni Shows at 2pm, 6.45pm and 11.30pm Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimensions (15+) (Horror) Starring: Chris J Murray, Brit Shaw and Ivy George Shows at 11.15am, 3.30pm, 7.45pm and midnight Inside Out (G) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy)

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Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Lewis Black Shows at (3D) 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm and 4.45pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller/ Adventure) Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster Shows at 2pm, 6.45pm and 11.30pm Hayaty Mebahdela (PG 15) (Arabic/ Comedy) Starring: Mohammed Saad, Hassan Hosni and Nicole Saba Shows at 11.45am, 4.30pm and 9.15pm

11.45pm and 11.55pm Spectre (PG15) (Action/ Adventure/ Thriller) Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes and Léa Seydoux IMAX shows at 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pm Shows at 10.30am, 1.20pm, 4.10pm, 7pm, 9.50pm and 12.40am 12) Steve Jobs (PG13) (Drama/ Biography) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen Shows at 9.10pm and 11.40pm IMP Note: Shows and timings are subject to change without prior notice. 11)

DANA CINEPLEX - DANA MALL 18 SCREENS

• All shows after midnight only on Thursdays, Fridays and holidays 1) Creed (Drama/ Sport) 4) Starring: Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, SEEF (II) 9pm and 11.30pm 1) Creed (PG 13) (Action/ Drama) 3) Tales of Halloween (Horror) 5) Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Maria Starring: Booboo Stewart, Cerina Vincent Breyman and Michael B Jordan and Grace Phipps Shows at 12.30pm, 3.15pm, 6pm, 8.45pm Shows at 12.45pm, 4.45pm, 8.45pm and and 11.30pm 12.45am 2) Bridge Of Spies (PG 13) (Drama/ 3) Miss You Already (Comedy/ Drama/ n A scene from the film, Goosebumps, now showing 6) Thriller) Romance) Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and 9.15pm and midnight Starring: Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette AL HAMRA CINEMA Alan Alda 2) Anarkali (Malayalam) and Dominic Cooper Shows at 11.45am, 2.45pm, 5.45pm, Starring: Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Mia and Shows at 10.30am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm and 1) Anarkali (Malayalam) 8.45pm and 11.45pm Priyal Glor 10.30pm Starring: Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Mia and 3) Miss You Already (15+) (Drama/ Shows at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, 4) Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Hindi/ Drama/ Priyal Glor Comedy/ Romantic) 8.30pm and 11.30pm Romance) Shows at noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm 7) Starring: Omar Sy, Izïa Higelin and Michael 3) Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PG 13) (Hindi/ Starring: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor Gregorio Drama/ Romantic/ Comedy) and Neil Nitin Mukesh NOVO CINEMAS 14 screens @ Seef Shows at 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm, Starring: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor Shows at 11am, 2.15pm, 5.30pm, 8.45pm Muharraq 5.15pm, 7.30pm, 9.45pm and midnight and Anupam Kher and midnight 4) Mune (PG) (Animation/ Adventure/ 1) Bridge of Spies (PG13) (Drama/ Shows at 10.30am, 1.45pm, 5pm, 8.15pm 5) Bridges Of Spies (Biography/ Drama/ 8) Comedy/ Fantasy) History) and 11.30pm History) Starring: Omar Sy, Izïa Higelin and Michael Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and 4) Goosebumps (PG 13) (Comedy/ Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda Gregorio Adventure/ Thriller) Alan Alda 7-STAR shows at 12.45pm, 6pm and Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Shows at 10.30am, 1.15pm, 4pm, 6.45pm, 11.15pm 5.15pm and 7.15pm Odeya Rush 9.30pm and 12.15am Shows at 10am, 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 5) Blinky Bill The Movie (G) (Animation/ Shows at 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 4.45pm, 7pm, 6) The Little Prince (Animation/ Fantasy) 9) 6.15pm, 9pm and 11.45pm Adventure/ Comedy) 9.15pm and 11.30pm Starring: Rachel McAdams, Benicio Del 2) Creed (PG13) (Drama/ Sport) Starring: Toni Collette, Ryan Kwanten and 5) Eyal Harifa (PG 15) (Arabic/ Comedy) Toro, James Franco Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Michael B Starring: Muhammad Lutfi, Posey and Shows at 12.15pm, 4pm, 7.45pm and Rufus Sewell Jordan and Tessa Thompson 11.30pm Sulaiman Eid Shows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm and 7-STAR shows at 10.15am, 3.30pm and 6) Hotel Transylvania 2 (Animation/ Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 5.45pm 8.45pm Comedy/ Family) 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm and 10.30pm 6) 4g Algeil Alrabea (PG 15) (Comedy/ 10) Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, 6) Amar Akbar Anthony (Malayalam) Adventure/ Thriller) 9pm and 11.30pm Selena Gomez Starring: Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith Starring: Ahmad Malik, Leila Fouzi and 3) Mune (PG) (Animation) Shows at 10.30am, 2.15pm, 6pm and Shows at 11.15am, 2.15pm, 5.15pm, Khalid Anwar 3D shows at 12.15pm and 4.15pm 9.45pm 8.15pm and 11.15pm Shows at 11.45am, 2pm, 4.15pm, 6.30pm, Shows at 10.30am, 2.30pm and 6pm 8) Tamasha (Hindi/ Drama/ Romance) 8.45pm and 11pm 4) Tamasha (Hindi) (TBA) (Romance/ Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir SAAR CINEPLEX 7) Hunting The Phantom (15+) (Action/ 11) Drama) Kapoor and Javed Sheikh Thriller) 1) Creed (PG 13) (Action/ Drama) Starring: Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Shows at 10.45am, 1.30pm, 4.15pm, 7pm, Starring: Kristanna Loken, Armand Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Maria Padukone 9.45pm and 12.30am Assante and Jose Rosete Breyman and Michael B Jordan Shows at 10am, 12.40pm, 3.30pm, 9) The Hunger Games: MockingJay 2 – 3D Shows at 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm Shows at 12.15pm, 3pm, 5.45pm and 6.15pm, 9pm and 11.50pm (Adventure/ Sci-Fi) 8) Tales Of Halloween (18+) (Horror/ 8.30pm 5) Miss You Already (TBA) (Comedy/ Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Thriller) 2) Bridge Of Spies (PG 13) (Drama/ 12) Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Romance/ Drama) Starring: Barry Bostwick, Pollyanna Thriller) Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm, Starring: Drew Barrymore and Toni McIntosh and Booboo Stewart Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and 8.30pm, 11pm and 1.15am Collette Shows at 1pm, 5pm and 9pm Alan Alda 10) Anarkali (Malayalam/ Drama/ Thriller) Shows at 10am, 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 9) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2 (PG Shows at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm and Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju 4.45pm, 7pm, 9.20pm and 11.40pm 15) ( Adventure/ Action/ Thriller ) 8.30pm 13) Menon and Kabir Bedi 6) Tales of Halloween (18+) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh 3) Tamasha (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ Shows at 10.30am, 1.45pm, (Horror) Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Romantic/ Comedy) HOTLINES 5pm, 8.15pm and 11.30pm Starring: Booboo Stewart, Shows at 9.15pm and midnight Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir 11) Ennu Ninte Pollyanna McIntosh and Shows at (3D) noon, 2.45pm, 5.30pm, For enquiries about Kapoor and Javed Sheikh. Shows at noon, 14) Moideen (Malayalam/ Lin Shaye 8.15pm and 11pm 2.45pm, 5.30pm and 8.15pm Bahrain Cinema Romance/ Thriller) Shows at 11am, 1pm, 10) Spectre (PG15) (Action/ Adventure/ 4) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2 (PG Star r ing: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and Thriller) Company’s theatres 15) (Adventure/ Action/ Thriller) Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi 11pm Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh 17864666 Menon and Saikumar 7) Anarkali (Malayalam) Ralph Fiennes and Léa Seydoux Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Shows at 10.30am, 4.30pm and (TBA) Shows at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, Dana Complex: Shows at 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm 15) 10.30pm Shows at 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8.30pm and 11.30pm 17558558 11) Vedalam (Tamil/ Action) 8pm and 11pm 11) Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) (Animation/ AL JAZIRA CINEMA Starring: Ajith Kumar, Shruti 8) Blinky Bill (G) (Animation/ Comedy/ Family) Haasan and Lakshmi Menon Adventure) Starring: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez 1) Creed (PG 13) (Action/ Drama) Shows at 1.45pm and 7.45pm Starring: Toni Collette, Rufus Sewell and and Nick Offerman Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Maria 12) Amar Akbar Anthony (Malayalam/ 16) Ryan Kwanten Shows at 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, Breyman and Michael B Jordan Comedy/ Thriller) Shows at 11.10am, 1.10pm, 3.10pm, 4.45pm, 6.45pm, 8.45pm and 10.45pm Shows at 3.45pm, 6.30pm and 9.15pm Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya 5.10pm and 7.10pm 12) Tiger House (15+) ( (Thirller/ Crime/ 2) Tamasha (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ and Indrajith. Shows at 10.30am, 1.15pm, 9) Hunting the Phantom (15+) (Action) Drama) Romantic/ Comedy) 4pm, 6.45pm, 9.30pm and 12.15am 17) Starring: Kristanna Loken, Armand Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Dougray Scott Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir 13) A Perfect Day (Drama) Assante and Sanzhar Madiyev and Ed Skrein Kapoor and Javed Sheikh Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Tim Robbins Shows at 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.40pm Shows at 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.45pm Shows at 3.15pm, 6pm and 8.45pm and Olga Kurylenko 18) 10) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2 (PG Shows at 10.45am, 2.45pm, 6.45pm and 15) (Adventure/ Sci-Fi) SEEF (I) AWAL CINEMA 10.45pm Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh 13) The Last Witch Hunter (Action/ 1) Tamasha (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ 1) Tamasha (PG 13) (Hindi/ Drama/ Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Adventure/ Fantasy) Romantic/ Comedy) Romantic/ Comedy) Shows at 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, Starring: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie and Elijah Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 3.15pm, 3.30pm, Wood Kapoor and Javed Sheikh Kapoor and Javed Sheikh 4.15pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 19) Shows at 12.45pm, 4.45pm, 8.45pm and Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.45pm, 6.30pm, Shows at noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm 8.30pm, 9.15pm, 9.25pm, 11.20pm, 12.45am 14) The Hunger Games: MockingJay 2 (Adventure/ Sci-Fi) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm 15) Steve Jobs (Biography/ Drama) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen Shows at 2.30pm, 7pm and 11.30pm With Christmas not far away many of us will be thinking of fruit 15) GooseBumps (Action/ Adventure/ Comedy) cake. This is a very easy version with a few ingredients but a Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and great result. Serves 12 Odeya Rush. Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 5pm and 9.30pm 16) Mune (Animation) Starring: Omar Sy, Izïa Higelin and baking parchment. Ingredients Michaël Grégorio Shows at 12.15pm, 3.45pm, 7.15pm and 3) Add 250gm of self-raising flour 1kg dried mixed fruit 10.45pm and mixed spice to the soaked 500ml pure orange juice 16) Blinky Bill The Movie (Animation/ Adventure/ Family) fruit. Stir thoroughly by hand or 250gm self-raising flour Starring: Toni Collette, Rufus Sewell and Ryan Kwanten with a cake mixer. 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice Shows at 10.30am, 2pm, 5.30pm and 9pm 4) Tip the cake mixture into the 17) Eyal Harrifa (Arabic/ Comedy) Starring: Mohamed Lotfy, Boussy, prepared tin and bake for 2 hours. Method Mahmoud Ellithy and Safinar Shows at 10.45am, 3pm and 7.15pm 1) Place the fruit and orange juice 5) If the cake looks like it’s 17) 4G Al Geel Rabe3 (Algeil Alrabea/ Four G) (Arabic/ Comedy/ Adventure/ into a large bowl. Stir well, cover browning too fast, cover with Action) and let it soak overnight in the foil or brown paper and continue Starring: Ahmed Malek, Layla Fawzy and Sherif Ramzy. Shows at 12.45pm, 5pm, to cook until it is springy to the fridge. 9.15pm and 11.30pm 18) Spectre (PG15) (Action/ Adventure/ 2) Next day, preheat oven to touch. Thriller) Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, 150C/130C fan assisted/ gas mark 6) Cool completely and keep in a Ralph Fiennes and Léa Seydoux 2. Line a 20cm round cake tin with tin for up to two weeks. Shows at 11am, 1.45pm, 4.30pm, 7.15pm, 10pm and 12.45am

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Calendar spotlights Islamic miniatures n One of the calendar’s images illustrates the bright and pure colours of Islamic miniatures. Centre, one of the miniatures featured. Right, important figures in the paintings may be larger than those around them and battle scenes can be very crowded

ISLAMIC miniatures are the focus of an annual calendar released by a world-renowned museum based in Bahrain.

Beit Al Quran is celebrating its 26th year with a calendar depicting rare manuscripts, paintings and jewellery from the collection of its founder, Dr Abdul Latif Jassim Kanoo. Proceeds from sales will go towards the running of the centre, in Manama, which hosts art exhibitions and lectures that are free to the public. “Every year we choose a different subject to highlight Islamic culture and its different arts to the world,” said Dr Kanoo. “The calendar is the centre’s main source of

By LAALA KASHEF ALGHATA fundraising for the year and we would not be able to carry out our different projects, lectures and exhibitions without it.” Islamic miniatures, which are the focus of the 2016 calendar, are small paintings on paper – often a book illustration or a collection of works kept in an album. The techniques are broadly comparable to the Western and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. A tradition of depicting human figures, often in large numbers, is central to the form as – at the

time they were created – some believed depicting human figures to be sacrilegious. Miniatures gained popularity due to their private nature, either kept in a book or album and only shown to a select few by the owner. It was therefore possible for artists to be more free in their work than in wall paintings or other works seen by a wider audience. “The Islamic arts in all their forms made major contributions to human civilisation and society,” Dr Kanoo said. “Islamic decorative arts were characterised by their originality and realism, employing fine calligraphy, geometry and arabesque as motifs that

permeated all aspects of design. “Munamnama is an Arabic word meaning miniature, used mainly to indicate the decorative illustrations in Islamic manuscripts. “It is well known from the collections of great museums around the world that the art of Islamic miniatures originally started in Baghdad.” Dr Kanoo said proceeds from sales of the calendar were essential to programmes at Beit Al Quran, whose name means “Home of the Quran”. It was officially opened in 1990 by late Amir Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and its museum showcases rare, ancient Quranic manuscripts and other items. Two versions of the calendar are available, a wall calendar and a desk calendar, and both can be personalised to certain specifications. management of financial and banking They are priced at BD3 institutions in Bahrain. each, or BD2 in bulk orders of Women who hold leadership posts more than 10 copies. in the sector and the new generation Contact Beit Al Quran on of young women who are aiming to 17290101 to order a calenclimb the career ladder will also take dar. part. [email protected]

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n A forum celebrating female entrepreneurship was organised by Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society in co-ordination with Tamkeen and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. The event, held under the patronage of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Al Zayani, saw five young women share their success stories while memorandums of understanding were signed between the society and the Bahrain India Society, Bahrain Small and Medium Enterprises Society, Bahrain Polytechnic and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain. Above, speakers at the event.

n Omani photographer Sulaiman Al Riyami displayed a collection of his photographs called ‘Colours of Pakistan’ at the Infoland branch in Tubli. The event was attended by Pakistan Embassy chancellery head Muhammad Ahad and Infoland director Sadiq Marzooq as well as more than 40 photography enthusiasts. Above, Mr Ahad, standing, fourth from left, Mr Al Endless GDNRiyami, ad 18cmfifth x 12cm 1 11/26/15 12:00 fromPrint left, file.pdf and Mr Marzooq, sixth from left.PM

n A delegation from Pakistan’s Civil Service Ministry was received at the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) building in Juffair. They were welcomed by CSB president Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed, who confirmed Bahrain’s readiness for co-operation and exchange of expertise in civil service and human resources. They also discussed ways to strengthen relations and to develop co-operation. The meeting was attended by top officials from CSB, various ministries and the Electricity and Water Authority. Above, officials with the delegates.

n Award-winning Bahraini photographer and founder of Khalifa Shaheen Digital Images (KSDI) Khalifa Shaheen visited St Christopher’s School campus in Saar. He met 13 students and viewed an installation of historical photographs of Bahrain which are now displayed in the school halls. Above, back row, from left, humanities subject leader Malcolm Calder, KSDI business development manager Nadia Shaheen, Mr Shaheen and year six teacher Jenny Calder with students.

n Kooheji Industrial Safety held its annual staff gathering at Al Safir Hotel, Juffair. More than 20 employees attended the event, which featured a dinner and entertainment programmes. It was opened by company managing director Ahmed Al Kooheji in the presence of chairman Abdul Rahim Al Kooheji. Purchasing head Nisar Kollam was named the best employee of the year and was handed an excellence award by marketing director Abdulla Al Kooheji. Above, board members, staff and senior management during the event. Right, Mr Kollam, right, receives his award. C

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n A workshop was organised by Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) to celebrate the achievements of its female employees. Held in collaboration with multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young, the workshop was part of a campaign recognising women in Bahrain’s finance sector. Women in the Financial and Banking Sector has been announced by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women president, as the theme of this year’s Bahraini Women’s Day, which falls on December 1. Above, KHCB chief executive Khalil Al Meer, standing, fifth from left, with female bank employees.

n More than 500 students took part in the New Indian School’s 25th Annual Day celebrations held at Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, Segiaya. Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha was guest of honour at the event, which featured dances and musical performances. Above, students performing a dance at the event.

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World Urban Forum set to open A TWO-DAY World Urban Forum is set to open in Bahrain. The global event marks the Special Citation of the Habitat Scroll of Honour, awarded to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning Under-Secretary Dr Nabil Mohammed AbulFateh announced the high-profile event on December 6 as he received a UN Habitat Programme delegation led by acting regional director David Aubrey. UN Habitat director in Al Quds and official representing Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority also attended with experts and organisers. The delegation arrived in Manama to undertake preparations for the strategic dialogue, which will be held on the sidelines of the forum. The two sides discussed their roles in the dialogue, which takes into account the urban features in designing and managing cities and urban habitats. Results of the strategic dialogue will be on the agenda of the Arab Housing and Urban Development Forum in Cairo on December 20-22 and the third UN Habitat Summit, which will be held in October next year.

n Leadership sends cables

HIS Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent cables of congratulations to Albanian and Mauritanian Presidents Bujar Nishani and Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz marking their countries’ National Days. His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier also congratulated the Mauritanian leader.

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A group of AMA International university Bahrain students visited parliament and attended part of the weekly sessions after touring different departments. They also met parliament chairman Ahmed Al Mulla and Mps.

n Talk on agriculture A gROUP of fourth graders from Shaikha Hessa School for girls took part in a workshop on agriculture. The Southern governorate organised the event in co-operation with the National Initiative for Agricultural Development.

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An environment-friendly, energy efficient school is under construction at Busaiteen, Muharraq, as part of plans to build 10 new educational establishments in the country. Education Minister Dr Majid Al nuaimi yesterday inspected the progress on Busaiteen Intermediate School for girls.

n Security discussed PUBlIC Security Chief Major-general Tariq Al Hassan met British Minister of State for Security John Hayes and discussed co-operation and strengthening co-oridination in the light of mounting challenges.

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n Christmas carols from all over the globe were performed last evening at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain. Titled ‘Christmas Around the Globe’, the concert was presented by the Manama Singers. Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Above, the choir performing at the concert.

Students key globa More than 600 students have taken part in the Bahrain Bayan School’s Model United Nations conference (BayMUN). It was held under the patronage of Information, Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Isa Al Hammadi and saw the participation of students from 20 schools across Bahrain, as well as nine students from Qatar-based Awsaj Academy. The two-day conference, which concluded yesterday, is the only conference in Bahrain affiliated with The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) and marks the eighth MUN

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hosted by the school. Delegates debated current events during sessions of the General Assembly, Security Council, European Union, Impact, United Nations Environment Programme, Human Rights, World Bank, World Health Organisation, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Labour Organisation and World Trade Organisation. An Arabic session, titled ‘Majlis Al Nwab’ (parliament), was also held during the event. The aim of the event was to offer students the opportunity to experience the roles of UN diplomats.

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Major honour for Al Nasser Bahrain’s eminent scientist has won the Venus international research award in physics. Venus international Foundation bestowed the prestigious prize on Bahrain University astrophysics professor and vice-president for academic programmes and graduate studies Dr Waheeb isa al nasser in recognition of his outstanding syndicated research. Dr al nasser will be presented with the award during a ceremony, to be held in Chennai, india on December 19. Leading scientists from india, asia, north africa, Europe and the americas were also in the fray for the award.

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The double SHS helps save time as it surrounds the food with heat to cook it evenly. Plus, the De’Longhi MultiFry features a removable timer which can be set to a maximum of 99 minutes. Once you have placed your food in the nonstick bowl, simply turn the MultiFry on and set it to the right temperature stated in the instruction manual. Once your food has cooked the MultiFry will sound an alert letting you know that your food is ready, without you having to watch over it. A removable paddle also comes with the MultiFry, allowing you to explore more recipe ideas such as cakes, fresh and frozen pizzas, pies and much more. When you’re in a hurry the MultiFry is quick and easy to use, providing you with an all-inclusive solution. The removable paddle is used for static cooking which is essential for delicate foods such as fish, and is automatic so you can do something else while your food cooks and gently mixes for you. For further information, visit Yaquby Stores or call 17582250.

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stablished by the United Nations in 1954, Universal Children’s Day aims to promote the welfare of children everywhere and to encourage understanding between children all over the world. On November 18, AMA International School-Bahrain celebrated Universal Children’s Day. Various school activities in preschool, elementary, middle school and high school were held simultaneously. The pre-school department showcased the talents of students through inter-class presentations. Children and parents were encouraged to bring toys and books as n The middle school Student Council at the Al Sanabel donations to charity. orphanage In line with the celebration and as part The activity was supervised by Al Sanabel of its Community Action Service, the Orphanage head of activities along with the school engaged students who are part of the AMA Middle School vice-principal Samia MirStudent Council in the middle school by taking za and AMA Middle School guidance counsellor them on a visit to Al Sanabel Orphanage and Eman Albosta. donated gifts to the children.

RING THE FESTIVE BELLS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN

Celebrate the year’s most jolly season at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain to feel the magic of Christmas with spectacular events during the month of December. Christmas tree lighting ceremony, gingerbread house opening and an enchanting choir to awaken your holiday spirit.

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Price: Price: Price: BHD 15++ per adult BHD 39++ per adult BHD 59++ per person for buffet with BHD 10++ per child (4 to 12 Years old) BHD 20++ per child (4 to 12 Years old) one complimentary glass of champagne for the midnight toast, and BHD 45++ per person for open bar. Timings: Timings: 5th December, from 4 to 6 p.m 25th December, Timings: 31st December, from 8 p.m to 2 a.m Location: Location: La Med, Grand Foyer, Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Al Noor Ballroom & Grand Foyer, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

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Grand Foyer. A festive celebration of culinary delights highlighting many of the hotel chefs’ most fabulous creations – from live cooking and carving stations to a large seafood and prime rib corner accompanied by live entertainment. Children will have their own play area with fun-packed activities.

The brunch is priced at BD39++ per adult and BD20++ per child. Get stirred and pumped up as we count down to the whitethemed New Year’s Eve party at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa. Dance the night away and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a sumptuous feast of culinary masterpieces complemented

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by the exhilarating beats of DJ Cheriana, a resident of Pure Sky Lounge in Dubai, accompanied by live music from a saxophonist and percussionist. A complimentary glass of champagne will be provided at midnight to celebrate the most electrifying countdown in Bahrain. New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place in the Al Noor Ballroom and Grand Foyer and are priced at BD59++ per person for the buffet and BD45++ per person for unlimited beverages from 8pm to 1am. For the very first brunch of 2016, La Med has crafted a special buffet of culinary masterpieces for you. The brunch is on January 1, from 12.30 to 4.30pm, priced at BD35++ per adult and BD18++ per child aged four to 12 – and includes selected house beverages. For reservations and more information, call 17586499 or e-mail rc.bahrz.restaurant. [email protected]. Alternatively, visit www. ritzcarlton.com/bahrain.

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Tamkeen and Ithmaar Bank launch new finance scheme n Batelco and Cisco management teams at the event

MANAMA: Ithmaar Bank and Tamkeen yesterday announced the launch of a joint financing solution designed specifically to support private sector enterprises in the kingdom.

Ithmaar Bank was the first Bank in Bahrain to offer SME financing with Tamkeen during 2007 and, with the launch of this scheme, the partnership continues to help support the sustainable growth n Shaikh and development of Mohammed Bahrain’s SMEs. “Through its various programmes, Tamkeen seeks to help enterprises achieve their developmental goals and provide them with opportuni-

ties for expansion and growth. This includes financing solutions that make it easier for these enterprises to succeed in their ventures and projects,” said Tamkeen chairman and acting chief executive Shaikh Mohammed n Mr Rahim bin Essa Al Khalifa. “To achieve this, Tamkeen co-operates with partners sharing the same objectives, amongst which is Ithmaar Bank, one of the leading financing insti-

tutions in the kingdom,” he said. The financing scheme offers private sector enterprises amounts of up to BD500,000 at a subsidised reduced profit rate, a repayment tenor option of up to 10 years, and grace periods of The announcement follows an agreebetween one month and two years. ment earlier this year to add BD10 milParticipating SMEs can also benelion to the joint Ithmaar-Tamkeen enterfit from a variety of unique features, prise finance scheme portfolio which as well as exceptional flexibility in aims to help private sector enterprises repayment methods, including monthmeet their financing needs and achieve ly, quarterly, and semi-annual paytheir business objectives. ments. The new financing scheme will pro“We are pleased to participate in this vide financing of up to BD500,000 to Bahrain government initiative together eligible private sector enterprises to help with Tamkeen to help enterprises realise drive business growth. their strategic objectives,” said Ithmaar Bank chief executive Ahmed Abdul Rahim. “The enterprise finance scheme provides the foundation and engine for growth of business and the economy,” he MANAMA: GFH Financial Group (GFH) announced technology innovation. said. its platinum and mobile app sponsorship of the 22nd The group will also take part as an exhibitor with a “This is part of the bank’s Annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC team of its investment managers available to present the efforts to open new prospects 2015). group’s regional and international investment opportu- for enterprises to achieve susIt will be held in Bahrain under the patronage of nities and projects to investors and potential partners. tainability and growth, diverHis Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin The three-day event will focus on the power of tech- sify their businesses, expand Salman Al Khalifa. nology, social media and cutting-edge research to give their customer bases, and build For the third year running, GFH will lend its supdelegates a powerful outlook to the trends shaping the a solid foundation for future port to the Islamic summit, which is also backed by the global financial services industry. Under the theme development,” he said. Central Bank of Bahrain and scheduled to be held in “New Realities, New Opportunities” the conference will The total financing offered the kingdom from Tuesday to Thursday. discuss the role of technology in delivering financial ser- through Tamkeen’s Finance As a long-standing industry player and sponsor of the n Dr Al Mutawa vices – as a bridge towards greater financial inclusion scheme in co-operation with WIBC, GFH will be represented at the event by a delof the 72 per cent of Muslims around the world who do partner banks totals BD412.5 egation of its board members headed by Dr Ahmed Al Mutawa not have access to financial services. million, with more than 6,000 and senior management team, highlighting GFH’s ongoing More than 1,300 high-level experts from 50 countries are enterprises having benefited commitment to supporting the industry’s growth and financial expected to take part. from the programme to date.

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China copper producers to cut output

HONG KONG: Nine large copper producers in China have agreed an initial plan to cut refined metal production by more than 200,000 tonnes in 2016 or around five per cent from this year’s level, an executive at one of the producers said yesterday. The agreement followed a meeting by the producers yesterday in Shanghai to discuss co-ordinated output cuts to support the market after prices in Shanghai and the London Metal Exchange plunged to their lowest in more than six years. China, the world’s second biggest

economy, is the top refined copper producer and consumer but is suffering an economic slowdown adding pressure on the global market. The nine producers also will ask the state-controlled industry body, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, to request Beijing to investigate high-speed trading and malicious short selling of copper contracts traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the executive said. The producers made the initial plan in the morning. In an afternoon meeting, they further agreed that the companies

would consider bigger output cuts and would finalise the amounts next week, said the executive. He was speaking on condition of anonymity but on behalf of the China Smelters Purchase Team group. Chinese growth dipped to 6.9pc in the third quarter, the weakest since the global financial crisis. Zinc smelters and nickel smelters also called for production cuts earlier this week. Sources said China’s state stockpiler was considering buying more than one million tonnes of aluminium from local

smelters, an initial sign that Beijing could agree to the first major bailout in its embattled metals industry since 2009. Their production accounted with about 60pc of China’s refined copper production in the first 10 months of this year. “We prepare to cut production by at least 200,000 tonnes,” the executive told Reuters, adding that the cut could be expanded if copper prices fell further. The companies will produce about 4.4-4.5 million tonnes of refined copper this year, he added.

Latest cloud services in spotlight at conference MANAMA: Batelco and Cisco jointly conducted a conference focused on the business sector. The Simplify with Cloud Conference was held at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Hotel and Spa with a number of Batelco’s enterprise customers taking part. The event was focused on the latest market trends for cloud solutions. During the event, Cisco highlighted a range of its cloud initiatives such as Energy Management, Meraki and Cloud Web Security. Batelco, keen on empowering businesses to digitise their processes and improve their operational efficiencies, was the first communications company in Bahrain to provide cloud-based solutions. The telecom’s comprehensive cloud portfolio boasts a range of services for enterprises such as Cloud eCommerce, Security as a Service, Software as a Service, Cloud Infrastructure as a Service, and Cloud Collaboration as a Service. Batelco Bahrain acting-incharge of the enterprise division Donya Al Ansari said that the company was pleased to join hands with Cisco and gather business sector customers by providing them with the opportunity to learn more about the latest trends in cloud services. “Our customers look for cloud solutions that are flexible and scalable that will enable them to better manage their operational costs. We are committed to exceeding their requirements by ensuring that our portfolio of cloud services includes the latest solutions available.” “We are committed to enabling our customers to accelerate their digital transformation while reducing their costs and enhancing their productivity,” Ms Al Ansari said. Batelco has played a pivotal role in Bahrain’s development as a major communications hub and today is the leading integrated communications provider, continuing to lead and shape the local consumer market and the enterprise ICT market.

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MANAMA: A major natural gas supply agreement was signed between Bapco and Alba at the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) offices.

It was signed under the patronage of Energy Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza. Alba chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa was present at the ceremony. Bapco chief executive Dr Pete Bartlett and Alba CEO Tim Murray signed the

agreement in the presence of senior officials of Noga, Bapco and Alba. Dr Mirza thanked the leadership and officials of Noga, Bapco and Alba for signing the agreement, which is one of the most significant agreements in the field of natural gas supply signed since Noga’s establishment 10 years ago. “The agreement marks the actual and historic launch of key development projects in Alba with the addition of

Line 6 Expansion project, which vividly reflects the wise directives of the leadership in fostering the kingdom’s industrial growth and Bahrain Vision 2030 towards diversifying the sources of income in the kingdom,” he said. Shaikh Daij expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and the government for their commitment to further developing the aluminium industry in Bahrain and for the continuous support to Alba.

Iran rolls out new oil deals seeking $25bn TehrAN: Iran is seeking $25 billion in investments from 50 deals involving international oil and gas companies, foreign executives were told yesterday in Tehran as the government outlined new contractual terms. Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh opened a twoday conference in the capital attended by BP, Shell, Total of France, ENI of Italy, Repsol of Spain, OMV from Austria and other majors. All are weighing a return if, as expected, sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear programme are lifted in early 2016 in line with a July 14 deal between Tehran and six world powers, led by the US. The new Iran Petroleum Contract will replace “buy-back” agreements in which foreign companies were paid a set price for all oil and gas it helped Iran exploit. Iran at that point took over production. The IPC will instead launch joint ventures for crude oil and gas production with international companies being paid a share of the total output. The Iranian partner in a joint venture must have a majority stake of at least 51 per cent. Zanganeh said consultations with international companies led to the new contracts, which would initially be four years in length, extendable for a further two years. Iran will have between five and seven years to pay back initial sums invested by foreign compa-

nies but production co-operation could go on as long as 25 years, officials said. “The contract models introduced today are not perfect or ideal, but an effective and responsive model for both sides,” Zanganeh said, noting that $25bn of foreign investment would constitute “success”. “Like any other human creation it may need amendment and development,” he said of the new contract. Iran has the world’s fourth largest oil and second-largest proven gas reserves and its energy industry has been under-developed since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Asked why no US companies were at the event, Zanganeh said there was no bar on them considering Iran’s energy market but US firms were put off because sanctions are still in place. “The atmosphere and climate is ready for the presence of these companies in development of Iran’s oil industry but they themselves have problems for being present in Iran,” he said. An oil embargo imposed in 2012 by the US and European Union as punishment for Iran’s disputed nuclear programme decimated Tehran’s energy industry. Iran produces about 2.8 million barrels per day, compared to 4.0m bpd in 2011, following US and other Western pressure on buyers to steer clear of the country.

“We are pleased to receive the approvals for securing the natural gas supply, which is vital for Alba’s Line 6 Expansion Project,” he said. Dr Bartlett hailed the signing of the significant gas supply agreement with Alba, which is one of the key pillars of the kingdom’s economy. “The project will hopefully be a major boost to Bahrain’s reputation and economy both regionally and globally,” he said.

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Japan plans tax cuts TOKYO: The Japanese government is likely to cut the effective corporate tax rate to below 30 per cent in fiscal 2016 from April, a year earlier than planned, people in the government and coalition parties said yesterday. Relevant ministries and agencies are now in talks to slash the rate to a level between 29.5pc and 30pc in April, they said. The government initially planned to slash the rate to

below 30pc in fiscal 2017 after reducing it to 31.33pc from the current 32.11pc in fiscal 2016. Keidanren, Japan’s biggest business lobby, has been pressing the government to quickly lower the effective corporate tax rate – among the developed world’s highest – to below 30pc. The government will consider expanding size-based corporate taxes, which are levied not only on profitable companies but also loss-making ones.

Strategic Reflections

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o start on a brighter note, Alpen Capital found that insurance penetration rate for the GCC was expected to increase to 3.3 per cent in 2020. However, there are strategic challenges faced by the insurance penetration market when it comes to meeting the above forecast. The key challenge pertinent to the Gulf is that there is low penetration of non-mandatory insurance. The reason being that it is not ‘mandatory’ and people do not see the need for it. Others see it as unworthy of money, not affordable, inconvenient and not Islamic. Hence the seeds of success lies within the response to these challenges which could be overcome through a marketing strategy perspective. Firstly, time and money should be invested in research so that customer insight is gained, because when it comes to insurance it is important to know your customer. Customer awareness should also be increased on the importance of pure insurance and other types of insurance such as health, motor and theft. For example, the benefits of ‘takaful’ could be highlighted as it conforms to Islamic values. In addition, effective communication methods which are accepted industry wise should be created to pitch in the products to customers in a convincing manner. It must be understood that insurance is mainly a push market. Using social media, television and other external channels to increase retail visibility and building an agile iconic brand for the company would spearhead product development. Tell the world how insurance saved someone’s life. According to Gartner Group Statistics, “80pc of your future revenue will come from 20pc of your existing customer base’. You should then start offering jewellery insurance to your newly married checking account customer, otherwise known as cross selling. Mr Cader is the chief executive of MTI Consulting

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Gold bars Selling Rates are in Bahrain Dinars 8gm coin 22k 101.500 8gm coin 21k 95.000 1gm (24 carat) 15.000 2.5gm 36.000 5gm 68.500 10gm 133.500 20gm 264.000 50gm 655.000

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Almoayed Wilhelmsen NYK Artemis OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East today Hanjin Yantian OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow Hanjin Mumbai OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow Anton Schulte OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow Hansa Africa OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow Zanith WWL/NMT due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow Grand Duke OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 1 NYK Argus OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 1 Glovis Caravel WWL/NMT due from Europe, US, Far East December 1 Northern Defenders OOCL/ NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East December 1 Exports from Bahrain NYK Argus OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf December 1

n Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Investors focus on retail stocks NEW YORK: The holiday shopping rush that kicked off on Friday is unlikely to bring much cheer to investors looking for a revival in retail stocks. After months of uninspiring sales growth and recent disappointments from Macy’s and Nordstrom, shareholders of apparel sellers have had little to be thankful for and face a challenging holiday season. Those stocks have reflected a shift by consumers away from discretionary items like designer-label clothes and cosmetics toward smart phones, televisions, home goods and travel, as well as an ongoing migration to online spending. Early indications suggested this year’s holiday season was off to a slow start. Crowds were thin at US stores and shopping malls in the early hours of Black Friday and on Thanksgiving evening, as shoppers responded to early holiday discounts with caution. Macy’s stock has plummeted 39 per cent this year while Nordstrom is down 22pc and

Tiffany is 23pc lower – all far worse than the benchmark S&P 500 index’s 1pc gain. On the other hand, Home Depot has surged 29pc in 2015 and discount store Dollar Tree is up 6pc. The S&P 500 retail index has risen 27pc this year, with much of that gain driven by its largest component, Amazon.com, which continues to undercut brick-and-mortar rivals and has seen its stock more than double this year. Earnings expectations vary for the holiday shopping quarter; Lowe’s on average is expected to grow its earnings by 29pc from a year ago while videogame store GameStop is seen growing earnings by 9pc, according to Thomson Reuters data. Gap, which warned this month about weak sales and a strong dollar, is seen posting a 24pc drop in fourth-quarter earnings. “You really have to bifurcate

between the largely apparel retailers and hard-goods retailers,” said Anthony Chukumba, an analyst at BB&T Capital Markets. His top picks include discount retailer Big Lots as well as Best Buy, which specialises in the electronic goods consumers are buying these days and also has a compelling valuation at 12 times expected earnings. By comparison, Nordstrom trades around 17 times earnings and Target has a price-earnings ratio of 15. Polls going into holiday season have been mixed: A Reuters/Ipsos survey found more people planned to cut holiday spending than to boost it, while Gallup reported Americans plan to spend an average of $830 each on gifts this season, up from $720 a year ago at this time. US retail sales edged up a meager 0.1pc last month after staying unchanged in both Sep-

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NYK Themis OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf December 8 NYK Atlas OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf December 15 Alsharif Group Emirates Wafa TS Lines due from Far East tomorrow Al Rawdah Hanjin due from Europe December 2 Alula Hanjin due from Far East December 2 CMA CGM Alexander Von HHanjin due from Far East December 2 Al Qibla Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean December 2 Hanjin Veracruz Hanjin due from Inter Gulf December 2 Dilmun Shipping Agency Emirates Wafa Emirates due from Far East tomorrow Glovis Companion Hyundai Glovis due from Far East December 1 Morning Cornet Eukor due from Europe December 2

tember and August, according to the Commerce Department. FBR technology analyst Daniel Ives and his team planned to visit at least 25 Best Buys and other big-box stores over the weekend in New York and other major cities to gauge consumer appetite for Microsoft’s Xbox One game console and Apple’s smartwatch, launched in April. “It’s not quantitative, but it gives you anecdotal data points that become part of the mosaic of your thesis about whether to be bullish or bearish on trends, names and products,” Ives said. Since 2008, early sales estimates following Black Friday and Cyber Monday have had little or no bearing on retail stock performance for the holiday quarter, according to a report by LPL financial. The short-term performance of stocks in the week after Thanksgiving has also been similarly inconsistent. For the past three years, WalMart Stores has lost as much as 3.9pc or gained as much as 2.6pc in the week following Black Friday, according to Thomson Reuters data. By comparison, the S&P 500 has been flat to up 0.5pc in the week following Black Friday for the past three years. Amazon.com’s stock performance in the week following Thanksgiving has been even more erratic. It lost 8pc last year, lost 2pc in 2013 and jumped 5pc in 2012.

Astrid Schulte CSCL due from Far East December 5 Diaporos Emirates due from Far East December 8 Morning Lisa Eukor due from Europe December 8 Gulf Agency Company Znith Leader NYK/ CAR due from US, Middle East tomorrow NYK Argus NYK due from Far East December 1 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf December 1 Cronus Leader NYK/ CAR due from US, Middle East December 4 NYK Themis NYK due from Far East December 8 Northern Defenders X-Press Feeders due from Upper Gulf December 8 National Shipping Betha HDSL due from Far East December 1 CMA CGM AndromedaCosco due from Far East December 3

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Business Opportunities FULLY FURNISHED showroom for sale in Bab Al Bahrain, 3 floors, main road, 4000sqft (approximate) Tel: 39239391 FULLY EQUIPPED Textiles and Tailoring Shop in Al Hoora for sale, with 4 visas. Tel. 35385035, 39883719 PRINTING PRESS & Publications for rent/ sale with offset & large format printers. Tel. 33778788

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Car-Hire SARA RENT-A-CAR Daily BD9/- brandnew car and special monthly rates. Tel. 17211105, 17311139. OSCAR RENT-A-CAR. Special Discount: monthly & leasing, for all cars 2015 models. Tel. +973-36226333 ELITE CAR RENTAL. Exhibition Tel. 17311883, Adliya Tel. 17714484. Juffair Tel. 17728202, Airport Tel. 17329299. Riffa 17770147, www.elitehiring.com TOORANCO RENT-A-CAR, Juffair. Latest models, D/cabin pick-up, door-to-door delivery. Tel. 17728998, 17727771; www.tooranco.com

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TOYOTA FJ Cruiser 2008 model for sale, BD5900/-. Please call 38703527 TOYOTA PRADO 2016 Jeep, Bronze full automatic, 1200kms dealer warranty Tel.17596626, Buy&Sell www. bahrainautoservices.com TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2010, white colour, beige interior, agent maintained, 90,000kms, BD9200/- Tel. 38380808 FOR SALE: Inifiniti & Nissan Sunny; Ford & Nissan Pickup; Tata & Leyland buses & Urvan mini bus. Tel. 36979722, 33538072

For Sale SCHOOL, OFFICE & Household furniture, sofa cum bed, Bunk Bed, lockers. MANAMA AUCTIONS Tel. 17274067, 17402441. BUYING & SELLING office/ household furniture, bedroom, sofas, fridges, cookers, W/machines, ACs. ARABIAN GULF AUCTION W.L.L, Tel. 17273736, 33322278, arabiangulf [email protected]

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Music BAHRAIN MUSIC INSTITUTEMorning + evening classes, all ages, attractive fees. Tel. 17721999.

Satellite DREAMBOX SKY, X compatible HD wireless, Fixing, Repairing satellites, Airtel dish + decoder + 1 month BD90/-. Tel. 33166445

Luxurious Fully Furnished 2 bedroom apartment, 2 bathrooms, Fully fitted Kitchen, 145sqmt. Common Building Facilities– Pool, Gym, Reserved Parking etc. Walking distance to Al Jazira Supermarket. Price: BD.85,000/-. Contact: 39222556, 39430972 THE ADDRESS HOMES, Amwaj. High quality brand-new villa for sale BD360,000/- Facing the sea, private pool, sitting area with double height. Open Kitchen with full appliances. Guest bathroom. Maid’s rooms. 4 Bedrooms- Ensuite bathroom + dresser. Family area on 2nd Floor with sky light. Central Airconditioning. Security system. Car Park for 4 cars. Built up area: 459sq.m, land area: 300sq.m. Tel. 17001313, 38388115.

Accommodation FLAT FOR sharing at Tubli. Employed ladies preferred. One room, BD90/- monthly inclusive of electricity & FF. Tel. 39862511, 36884859, 33820827

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Property for Rent JURDAB SPACIOUS modern 3BR compound villa with all facilities BD600/- BD650/- Tel. owner 36786666 PARTY HALL with swimming pool + barbecue available. Tel. 33313733, 33327675, 36555427, [email protected], www. apartmentsinbahrain.com

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38351888 DAILY RENT BD20/per day. Tel. 33313733, 33327675, 36555427. email: [email protected], www.apartmentsinbahrain. com 2BHK WITH balcony, FF, good location BD350/- Tel. 33313733, 36555427, [email protected]; www. apartmentsinbahrain.com STUDIO FLAT for rent BD170/- Tel. 33313733, 33327675, gfcentre@ gmail.com/ www. apartmentsinbahrain.com 4 BEDROOM villa for rent in Hidd BD500/-. Tel. 33313733, 36811124, [email protected] 2BR FLAT, 2 bathrooms, ground floor, East Riffa, near Lulu. Tel. 33055587 UMM AL-HASSAM 1BR, hall near Aseel Supermarket, BD170/-. Tel. 39813265, 33178822 NEW FLAT near Seef: SF with 2BR, 2 bathrooms plus all facilities. BD250/- BD320/- Tel: 39666408 SPACIOUS OFFICES, Diplomatic area, new tower, good location, carpark available, BD4.5/sqm. Tel: +973-36892002 RIFFA LUXURY villa compound, 4BR, 2 kitchens, Majlis and private pool, 24hrs security. Rent BD1,500/- non-negotiable. Tel: 17290737

ADLIYA APARTMENTS 1BR BD250/-; 2BR BD320/-; 3BR BD350/- + curtain & AC. Tel: 33022090, 39622090 HIDD: 7 flats Income BD2000/-; BD290,000/-; Adliya: villa commercial 5BR SF BD1200/-. Hoora: 7 flats Income BD1195/-; BD180,000/-; commercial flat 1BR BD250/-. Tel. 39459826, 17293553 SALMANIYA 6 room villa, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, garage, AC, curtain. BD800/exclusive. Tel. 34355354, 36105377. SAAR, BEAUTIFUL 4BR fully furnished villa with swimming pool BD1000/inclusive. Tel. 39668272 Picture on gdnonline.com BUSINESS CENTER in Seef, offices & warehouses with commercial registration starting BD180/-. Tel. 33778788, www. businesscenterbahrain.com Picture on gdnonline.com AMWAJ/ ABRAJ ALLULU rent/ sale 1BR to 5BR starting BD450/. Call 33778788, www. propertybahrain.net Picture on gdnonline.com FOR RENT: 2BR spacious flat in Gudaibiya. Contact: 36044226, 39933704 ARAD, SPACIOUS 2/3BR flats, hall, kitchen, AC + parking BD250/-. Tel. 39464244. JUFFAIR 4BR furnished villa, living/ dining, private pool, carpark, maid’s room, BD1100/-. DELMON ESTATE Tel: 36406688 Lisa. 4BR LUXURY villa with SP, gym and maid’s room near Isa Town health centre. Contact: 36044226, 39933704 SEHLA 3BR villa, big garden + maid’s room. Commercial or residential, BD550/-. Tel. 34028884, [email protected]

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FOR SALE HIDD B6 land for sale, 9,041.68 sq.ft. land area. Asking price BD 36 per sq. ft./Ref. RL200

MAHOOZ Commercial land on Kuwait Avenue, 11,011.48 sq.ft. land area. Asking price BD 55 per sq. ft./- Ref. PL198

JUFFAIR Two bedrooms apartment in a prime location available for sale. Two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. Asking price BD 77,000/Ref. AP221

RIFFA VIEWS Three bedroom townhouse in Lagoons. Three bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and a servant quarters. Asking price BD 195,000/- Ref. VI160

SEEF Fully-furnished luxury apartment in Era Tower. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with an area of 167sqm. The apartment has direct sea view with all the main facilities. Gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis court, and 24hrs cold store. Asking price BD 145,000/- Ref. AP188

RIFFA VIEWS Semi-furnished 5 bedroom villa, 850sqm land area, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, 2 kitchens, 1 maid’s room, and 1 laundry room. Landscaped and has large private pool. Asking price BD 430,000/- Ref. VI74

RIFFA VIEWS Semi-furnished 4 bedroom villa in park, 5 bathrooms, has a corner plot with beautiful landscaping. Asking price BD 320,000/- Ref. VI145

RIFFA Commercial/ Investment land for sale, land area 121,492.3 sq.ft. Asking price BD 42 per sq.ft/- Ref. PL185

JUFFAIR A unique fully-furnished duplex apartment, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 270 sq.m built up area, and the building has facilities. Asking price BD 145,000/Ref. AP215

REEF Semi or fully- furnished 2 bedroom apartment, 3 bathrooms, maid’s rooms, 180 sq.m, with a sea and water fountain view. Asking price BD 195,000/- Ref. AP144

A’ALI New luxurious semi -furnished villa including 7 bedrooms , 7 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, swimming pool and landscaping. High end finishing. Asking price BD 380,000/- Ref. VI195

BUDAIYA Land directly overlooking Budaya road, 19,375 sq.ft. land area. Asking price BD 45 per sq. ft./Ref. RL197

REEF A modern fully- furnished 2 bedroom apartment, a living room, and a kitchen. Good furnishing and has a nice view. Asking price BD 145,000/- Ref. AP203

RIFFA VIEWS Semi-furnished villa in the Oasis estate. 5 bedrooms , 6 bathrooms , a living room, a family sitting room, indoor European kitchen, an outdoor kitchen, and a private swimming pool. Land area 826 sq.m. Asking price BD 420,000/- Ref. VI187

AMWAJ Fully-furnished 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms villa, 311.7 sq.m land area, a maid’s room and a study room. Asking price BD 1,200/- Ref. VI225

MYSORE, INDIA: Two adjacent corner plots, 2,922 sqft each, for sale. Gated villa community with all amenities. 1.5kms from the airport. Rs.900 psqft. Tel: 39403828

Property for Sale JUFFAIR/ ABRAJ Al-Lulu 2BR, FF + all facilities. Floors: 8th/20th/ 28th. BD75,000/BD85,000/BD100,000/-. Tel: 34202730 (Owner) RIFFA VIEWS Lagoon, luxury, furnished 5BR, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, landscaping, BD400,000/Tel. 38413522, 34518404.

SANAD Band new luxurious Four storey building with a land area of 509 sq.m available for sale. The building consists of 12 apartments, 9 flats with 3 bedrooms, 3 flats with 1 bedroom and a luxury elevator. All apartments have modern security systems, centralized TV system, and a fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Asking price BD 500,000 (Negotiable). Ref. RB220

ABRAJ AL-LULU Fully-furnished two bedrooms, two bathrooms apartment available for sale. It includes an assigned parking space and all the facilities the building offers. Asking price BD 90,000/- Ref. AP232

DURRAT AL BAHRAIN Modern fully-furnished 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms villa available for sale, with a land area of 550 sq.m. Asking price BD 230,000/- Ref. VI222

FOR RENT ADLIYA Restaurant/Commercial space available for rent, 277 sq.m built up area. Asking price BD 3,000 /Ref. PL146

BUSAITEEN Brand new semi-furnished 3 bedrooms apartment, 3 bathrooms apartment available for rent. It also includes a kitchen and a sitting area. Inclusive. Asking price BD 450/- Ref. AP193

JUFFAIR Fully-furnished apartment in Gardenia Tower. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Walking distance to Al Osra supermarket and other shops. Asking price BD 700/Ref. AP190

RESTAURANT SPACE for RENT In West Riffa with a total area of 444 sq.m, including 4 offices, kitchen, 2 toilets, storage space, and mezzanine. Asking price BD 4,600/- Ref. CB156

EMERALD – REEF ISLAND Luxurious fully-furnished 2 bedroom apartment, 3 bathrooms, and an open plan kitchen. Asking price BD 950/- Exclusive. Ref. AP113

EAST RIFFA Brand new residential building for rent, consisting of 13 semi-furnished 2 bedroom apartments. Asking price BD 3,250 for the whole building (Exclusive). Ref. RB194

JANABIYA Perfect villa for a Kids Nursery. Bungalow villa with a huge land area. Two main entrances and extra land for additional usage if needed. Asking price BD 2,500/- Ref. CV201

BARBAR A stunning newly refurbished compound, four bedrooms villa available for rent. Facilities include children play ground, common gym, and a large swimming pool. Starting price BD 1000-1200/- (Exclusive) Ref.VI229

MEENA 7 – AMWAJ Fully-furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment. Built up area 161 sq.m, a storage space, 20 sq.m balcony that overlooks the Lagoon and greenery. Asking price BD 900/Exclusive. Ref. AP227

RIFFA VIEWS Semi-furnished 5 bedrooms villa in the lagoons estate. 6 bathrooms, a living room, a family sitting area, European kitchen, an outdoor kitchen and landscaping. Its overlooking the golf course and walking distance to the golf club. Asking price BD 1,600/- Ref. VI189 JUFFAIR Fully-furnished 2 bedrooms, 161 sq.m built up area, 2 bathrooms apartment in Gardenia Tower. The building includes a swimming pool, gym, steam room, and communal area. Asking price BD 600/- Ref. AP217 AMWAJ Fully furnished 4 bedroom independent villa for rent in Amwaj –Marina. The villa includes a living and a dining area, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, and the master bedroom has a balcony with a beautiful view of the island. The villa also has a small and relaxing patio at the back that overlooks the sea. Asking price BD 1,500/- Ref. AP210 RIFFA VIEWS Semi-furnished villa in the Oasis estate. 5 bedrooms , 6 bathrooms , a living room, a family sitting room, indoor European kitchen, an outdoor kitchen, and a private swimming pool. Land area 826 sq.m. Asking price BD 1,900/- Ref. VI187 JUFFAIR Fully-furnished 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms apartment for rent. The building is equipped with 24 hour Security, private car park, swimming pool, gym, and a party hall. Asking price BD 650/Ref. AP226

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For 1st Class Service Call:17299110 / 17293131 Now Online: www.gdnonline.com ABRAJ AL-LULU Silver Tower 2BR flat, FF BD600/inclusive. Tel. 38868838 FLATS FOR rent in Riffa: 1/2/3/4 BR. BD190/-BD450/- Tel: 17777703 SAAR 2BR fully furnished apartment BD500/- inclusive. Instagram: sondos_properties Tel. 39775775, 33600775 picture on gdnonline.com VILLAS: BARBAR, Budaiya, Isa Town 3/4/5BR, BD550/- +. Flats: Adliya, Mahooz, Juffair, Segaya 1/2/3BR BD350/- BD525/- Tel. 32384761, 33855014. BUDAIYA ROAD, brandnew deluxe 3BR SF apartment & 1BR FF. Tel. 39900091 picture on gdnonline.com LUXURY APARTMENT, all facilities 2BR FF BD450/-BD500/-, Adliya SF 1/2/3 BR BD250/--BD400/-. Tel: 34484990 SITRA/ W.EKER Labour accommodation available 200/ 500 people. Star Real Estate Tel: 39886004, 17298214 ADLIYA COMMERCIAL/ Residential villas available, 4 bedrooms, BD1100/- Star Real Estate Tel: 39886004, 17298214 2/3BHK FLATS available, FF/ SF Juffair, Zinj & Adliya. Star Real Estate Tel: 39886004, 17298214 WAREHOUSES/ WORKSHOP available. Star Real Estate Tel: 39886004, 17298214 VILLA FOR rent in Adliya 15 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, suitable for staff accommodation. Star Real Estate Tel: 39886004, 17298214

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Traditional Pacific farewell for Lomu

n The casket containing the body of Lomu is carried out by his family members after the memorial

AUCKLAND: Thousands of

people, some wearing traditional Tongan woven mats, gathered in Auckland yesterday for a Pacific island farewell for late rugby legend Jonah Lomu. Former All Blacks Tana Umaga and Michael Jones led mourners at the service which Queen Elizabeth II’s representative in New Zealand, Governor General Jerry Mateparae, said was a celebration because “Jonah’s life is worth celebrating”. “He impressed us with his courage, his humility, his grace under pressure,” Mateparae said of the blockbusting wing who is credited with revolutionising rugby and became the game’s

first global superstar. Lomu’s career was cut short by a chronic kidney disease and he died unexpectedly at his Auckland home last week aged just 40, leaving a wife and two young sons.

Grief The sudden death brought an outpouring of grief around the world, not only from rugby union teammates and rivals but also politicians, Hollywood personalities and sports stars. “His determination to use his influence and his mana (prestige) for the benefit of others was exemplary,” Mataparae said. Ahead of tomorrow’s public memorial at the spiritual home of New Zea-

land rugby – Auckland’s Eden Park – the Pacific island communities gathered yesterday for a “family day” to pay a traditional tribute to Lomu who was of Tongan descent. His widow Nadene and sons Dhyreille and Brayley – who were wearing All Black jerseys with the name Lomu and the number 11 on the back – led the mourners into the service. Hundreds of Pacific islanders, many wearing a ta’ovala - a mat wrapped around the waist, which is a traditional Tongan dress worn by men and women on special occasions - turned up for the service where former All Black captain Umaga said it was important to gather in South Auckland where Lomu was born. “We come to pay our respects in the area and with the people he grew up with,” Umaga said. Jones said the Pacific family day was an “intimate and beautiful part of the mourning and the healing”.

James shines in Cavaliers victory CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: LeBron James had 25

n Cavaliers’ James, right, dribbles the ball around Hornets guard Jeremy Lin

points and 13 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 95-90 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Kevin Love had a double-double at halftime and finished with 18 points and 16 rebounds as the Cavaliers ended Charlotte’s seven-game home winning streak and improved to 4-4 on the road. Richard Jefferson added 13 points and Tristan Thompson pulled down 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers. Kemba Walker had 18 points and Nicolas Batum added 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Charlotte. The Hornets led most of the way and took a 76-72 advantage into the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers rallied to take the lead with a little more than 6 minutes to play behind a 3-pointer and a driving layup by Matthew Dellavedova. Charlotte stayed close and Batum missed a contested 3-pointer from the top of the key with 20 seconds left as the Cavs put the game away. Stephen Curry scored 41 points in three quarters, Draymond Green had a triple-double and the Golden State Warriors beat Phoenix 135-116, extending their NBA-record start to 17-0. The Warriors set a franchise mark for 3-pointers with 22, one shy of the league record. Curry made a season-high nine of his 16 attempts from long range in his 14th career 40-point game, five of them this season. Green had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his third career triple-double, two this season.

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The Warriors, in their highest-scoring game of the season, set another NBA mark by making 15 3-pointers (in 20 attempts) in the first half. Leandro Barbosa added 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including 5 for 5 on 3s. Kevin Durant had 34 points and 13 rebounds to help the Oklahoma City

Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 103-87 for their fourth straight win. Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka and Enes Kanter added 14 points apiece for the Thunder. In a matchup of the NBA’s top two rebounding teams, the No. 2 Thunder out-rebounded the No. 1 Pistons 58-38. Detroit center Andre Drummond,

who was leading the league with 17.8 rebounds per game, finished with seven. James Harden had 50 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the winless Philadelphia 76ers 116-114. Harden was 14 for 28 from the field and 16 for 20 at the line.

Schwartzel closes in on fourth Dunhill crown

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s three-time champion Charl Schwartzel will take a threeshot lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship after the overnight pacesetter carded a two-under-par 70 yesterday. The local favourite is now 13-under for the championship and odds-on for a fourth Dunhill title in 11 years after a mediocre day finished brightly with a birdie at 17 and a scrambled par at the last. “I felt really uncomfortable to be honest, I struggled,” admitted Schwartzel. “As good as the long game was the first few days, it was as bad today and it made me feel very uncomfortable. “On the positive side, I’ve shot a lot worse scores playing like this and that means there is an improvement in my game. “If I can have some bad rounds still under par, out of

my experience, that’s how you compete in tournaments and even win tournaments. “I just would like to play some decent golf. If someone shoots a low score and beats me then so be it. I just want to play some decent golf myself, I’ve been longing for it for a while.” The big story of the day under cloudy skies at the Leopard Creek Golf Club in Malelane was the performance of French rookie Sebastien Gros.

Spot He shot a dazzling nine-under 63 to claim second spot along with compatriot Benjamin Hebert. Both are three shots behind Schwartzel who began the day five strokes in front of the field. Gros, a winner of two Challenge Tour events but only playing in his second EPGA tournament, played

bogey-free golf and built the day’s best score around six birdies in nine holes between the fifth and 13th. French players hold four of the top 10 places with Gros, Hebert, Gregory Bourdy and Thomas Linard all within touching distance heading into today’s finale. South African Dylan Frittelli is alone in fourth after a third-round 66 left him eight-under for the tournament. Bourdy fired a five-under 67 and is tied for fifth with Scotland’s David Drysdale, Lasse Jensen of Denmark and Dutchman Joost Luiten, while Linard lies seven shots off the pace and tied for ninth. Schwartzel, 31, a former world number six, appeared in complete control after opening rounds of 67 and 66 but is still well positioned to add to his Dunhill victories in 2004, 2012 and 2013. The 2011 Masters champion, who hails from Johannesburg, is seeking his 10th EPGA victory.

Spieth keeps Australian title defence alive SYDNEY: World number one Jordan Spieth brilliantly kept alive a successful defence of his title yesterday with an eagle at the penultimate hole on day three of the Australian Open in Sydney. The 22-year-old Texan kept himself well in contention when he fired off a 165-metre, 8-iron second shot into the hole of the par-four 17th. It helped Spieth glide his way to an eventual round of 67, or four under par for a seven under par total. The double major winner was in second place, just three shots behind Australia’s Matt Jones who had putted in off the green at the 17th for a birdie and then also birdied the last in a second straight score of 68 to finish at 10 under par. Spieth had commenced his round bogeying three of his opening four holes to fall eight shots adrift of Jones but then ignited his drive to the top with birdies at five and six. He bogeyed at eight ahead of completing his last 10 holes in six under par. “It was one of the best fought rounds I’ve had and I can remember as I was in position at the start of the day to make a bit of a move but then I became lazy in my decision-making as you saw with those early bogeys,” Spieth said. “So to completely rebound with that birdie on five was key as that settled me down so much as it was fantastic golf from there on.” Spieth arrived back to Australia having won six times in the intervening period, including capturing the Masters and US Open championships and he is determined to defend his title in Sydney. “So what I need to do is to throw out thinking about the final round 63 I shot here in Sydney last year as I will now have to accept the battle will be tight as Matt (Jones) is a tough guy to chase,” he said. The 35-year-old Arizona-based Jones, who is chasing only a second pro career victory, was on the 16th fairway when he saw Spieth eagle the 17th and he responded with birdies also at 17 as well as the last.

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BAHRAIN SPORT

n Bahrain national handball team was given a warm welcome on return from Doha after finishing third in the Asian Championship qualifiers. The tournament also served as qualifiers for next year’s Olympic Games to be held at Rio de Janeiro. Bahrain will now play in the playoff tournament against three other teams from around the world while Qatar booked a ticket to Rio with a 19-28 win over Iran in the final. The delegation, headed by Bahrain Handball Association (BHA) president Isa Isaaqi, were greeted on return by Bahrain Olympic Committee general secretary Abdulrahman Askar and BHA vice-president Dr Abdulghani Al Shuwaikh. Above, Askar with members of the handball team.

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n A seminar on ‘Sports Leadership’ was oganised by Sports Training and Development Centre under the Bahrain Olympic Committee at National Stadium recently. The seminar was conducted by Canadian Dr Don Clark, director of National Coaching Institute in Saskatchewan, a prairie province in Canada. Dr Clark is a specialist in sports management and has a vast coaching experience dating back to 1970. Above, Dr Clark, left, with centre director Nabeel Taha

Al Mawwas lifts Riffa to victory MAHMOOD Al Mawwas scored a second half goal to lead Riffa to a 1-0 victory over Muharraq in the fifth round of the Bahrain VIVA Football First Division League played last night at Khalifa Sport City Stadium in Isa Town.

Al Mawwas scored Riffa’s match-winning goal in the 61st minute. This was Riffa’s second victory in five matches to jump from seventh to fourth place with seven points, while Muharraq lost their second in five matches this season to remain with seven points. The match is well-known as Bahrain’s football derby between Muharraq and their rivals Riffa, and the Reds were seeking a victory to close the gap with leaders Al Hidd who have 10 points. However, both teams failed to score any goals, with Riffa playing an excellent defense before scoring in the second half through Al Mawwas for their total three points. In another match played at the same venue, Al Ahli drew with East Riffa 0-0. This was the second draw of the season for both teams. Al Ahli now have five points from one victory and two draws, while East Riffa have 8 points from two wins and two draws. In a match being played at Al Ahli Club Stadium, Al Hala came back from a goal down to beat Manama 2-1.

bottom of the league table without any point. Manama scored first in the first half through former international striker Ala’a Hubail in the 40th minute.

Al Hala came back strongly in the second half with two goals scored by Faisal Al Sadoon in the 50th minute and Ali Muneer in the 54th minute to lead Al Hala to the important victory.

Zainal races to victory

n Some of the winners receive their prizes

ABM Climax defeated Lanka Lions by four wickets in the HBL Premier League Trophy organised by Cricket Bahrain Association. Batting first, Lanka Lions posted 145 runs with Hirantha top scoring with 55 runs. For ABM Climax, Salman Naveed claimed three wickets. In reply, ABM Climax reached the target for loss of six wickets. Waqas top scored with 70 while for Lanka Lions Gamini claimed three wickets.

Other results: Khan CC 164 (Abdul Wahab 83, Imran Butt 65; Irfan Sheikh and Vijay Sailor 2 wickets each) bt Indian Club 129 (Zaheer 3 wickets) by 35 runs. BCC 161 (Rizwan Baig 60; Maqsood 5 wickets) bt Public Security Blue 109 (Anasim Khan 3 wickets) by 52 runs. BCC ‘A’ (Fahad Sade q 85, Tahir Dar 5 wickets) bt Avis Young Challengers (Mohd Yaqoob 83) by nine runs. Public Security Red 102 (Aurangzeb 42; Haq Nawaz 4 wickets) bt Mishal Asian Lions 72 all out (Aurangzeb 3 wickets) by 30 runs. Titans 148 (Rashid Mir 45; Chintaka 3 wickets) bt Srilanka Club 134 (Surian 46; Rameez and Irfan 2 wickets each) by 13 runs.

n Action from the match between Muharraq and Riffa

This was Al Hala’s first victory of the season after they drew in three matches and lost one game, and now the team have six points. Manama lost their fifth match in a row and remained in the

ABM Climax too good for Lanka Lions

TARIQ Zainal raced to victory in the Standard ‘A’ Category of the third round of Bahrain AutoX Race organised by Bahrain Motor Federation at Abu Subah Beach in Northern Governorate. A total of 36 competitors took part in the event in front of a large number of motor sport fans. Zainal was followed by Mohammed Yousif in second place while Mohammed Anwar was third. In Standard ‘B’ category, Fahad Janahi was first, Yassir Al Hamad second and Abdulla Subai third. In Standard ‘C’ category, Shaikh Saqer Al Khalifa was

first, Thamer Al Isa second and Faris Ahmed third. In Modified ‘A’ category, Shaikh Saqer Al Khalifa was first, Khalid Muzayyed second and Karina Abdulrahman Ghuloom third. In Modified ‘B’ category, Zuhair Al Hosawi was first and Ahmed Fahad second. In Modified ‘C’ category, Salah Salah Eldeen was first, Ragheb Waleed second and Luai Abdulrahman third. In Modified ‘D’ category, Ahmed Bucheeri was first and Sanghit second. The fourth and final of AutoX race will be held in Muharraq Governorate on December 11.

Sindhu in line to complete fine hat-trick MACAU:

Two-time defending champion P V Sindhu of India stood just one win away from completing a hat-trick of titles at the Macau Open badminton after she advanced to final with a gruelling three-game triumph over second seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan yesterday. World No 12 Sindhu triumphed 21-8, 15-21, 21-16 in a contest which lasted an hour and three minutes to make the summit clash of the $120,000 event. The two-time World Championship bronze-medallist, who is seeded fifth here, Sindhu will next square off against sixth-seeded Japanese Minatsu Mitani. Mitani defeated He Bingjiao of China 17-21, 21-12, 21-12 in second semi-final. Sindhu was off to a fantastic start as she pocketed the opening game in a mere 14 minutes.

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Rosberg bags sixth straight pole spot n Mercedes’ Rosberg in action during yesterday’s final qualifying session

ABU DHABI: Nico Rosberg stormed to his sixth pole position in a row and denied Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton a landmark 50th in Formula One’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday.

cord for a single season and another could fall today, with Mercedes aiming to end 1st row 6th row another dominant season with a 12th oneNico Rosberg (GER/Mercedes) Max Verstappen (NED/Toro Rosso-Renault) two finish. “I genuinely struggled with the car a Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) Jenson Button (GBR/McLaren-Honda) 2nd row 7th row little bit,” said Hamilton, who was fastest The German, who races with number Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Ferrari) Pastor Maldonado (VEN/Lotus-Mercedes) in the first two phases of qualifying for the six on his car, left the best to last with a day-to-night race. Sergio Perez (MEX/Force India-Mercedes) Felipe Nasr (BRA/Sauber-Ferrari) flying lap under the Yas Marina floodlights 3rd row 8th row “We’ve been working really hard to that knocked the triple world champion off Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Red Bull-Renault) Romain Grosjean (FRA/Lotus-Mercedes) make some changes, we’ve had to take the top slot right at the finish. something off the car but Nico was just Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Williams-Mercedes) Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) “I am quicker at the moment and I am 4th row 9th row really quick today,” added the Briton, who very pleased about that and enjoying the Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Force India-MerFernando Alonso (ESP/McLaren-Honda) can take comfort in the fact that only once moment and happy to be on pole again,” in six years has the race been won from cedes) Marcus Ericsson (SWE/Sauber-Ferrari) said Rosberg, who had voiced fears after 10th row pole. Felipe Massa (BRA/Williams-Mercedes) Friday practice that his car’s high-mileage 5th row Will Stevens (GBR/Marussia-Ferrari) Hamilton won last year and will be chasengine would slow him down. Daniil Kvyat (RUS/Red Bull-Renault) ing his 44th career victory - in car number Roberto Merhi (ESP/Marussia-Ferrari) Today’s race starts at 4pm Bahrain time Hamilton had gone top only seconds 44 on the 44th anniversary of the founding Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/Toro Rosso-Renault) before but Rosberg, winner of the last two of the UAE. races, raised his game to cross the line With both championships long decided, mates determined to go into the European Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen and Force 0.377 quicker and repeat his 2014 pole for Hamilton and Mercedes, today’s race winter break on a winning high. India’s Sergio Perez filled the second row achievement. looks like being a duel between two team Their 15th front row lockout was a re- behind the two Mercedes drivers. Raikkonen’s four times world champion team mate Sebastian Vettel, winner of three races this year, could qualify only 16th after the team wrongly believed the lap ABU DHABI: Fernando Alonso 2017, when Honda expects to be provid- Honda so they do a good job all winter.” time was good enough for him to has played down suggestions he could ing a more competitive engine. McLaren had been expected to be go through. take a sabbatical from Formula One Asked after Saturday’s qualifying off the pace this season in Honda’s first “The car’s been handling pretin 2016 due to McLaren’s poor perfor- session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix year back as an engine supplier, playing ty well all weekend,” said Raikmance this season. whether he intended to compete next catch-up to rivals Mercedes, Ferrari and konen, who will have a set of McLaren chief Ron Dennis made a season, Alonso said “I will, I will.” Renault, which had a significant head- new supersoft tyres for the race surprising comment on Saturday that The Spaniard didn’t take Dennis’ start in developing the complex V6 hy- unlike the two ahead of him. “I he was open to the idea of the two-time comment personally, saying “if he wants brid-power turbo engines. However, im- knew there was room to improve. world champion taking a year off before to put pressure on someone I’m sure it’s provement over the course of the season It was still a bit off what the other returning to complete his contract in not me. If it’s someone, it has to be on has been frustratingly slow. guys can do.”

GRID POSITION

Alonso plays down talk of taking a year off

Rohan claims title

n 10-and-under finalists with Barrie

ROHAN Mukherjee beat Rushikesh Sonawane 7-0, 7-5 to win the eight-andunder title in the Euro Motors Junior Tennis Tournament, organised by Bahrain Tennis Academy (BTA) at Dilmun Club. “We were thrilled to have 40 entries for this tournament, which has given us a good look at the up-and-coming players across Bahrain. The general level of play is improving and hopefully more events like this, supported by companies like Euro Motors, will encourage more young players to hone their skills,” said BTA and tournament director Dan Barrie.

Results: Eight-and-under semi-finals: Rohan Mukherjee bt Boudica Verbeek 7-1, 7-3; Rushikesh Sonawane bt Ethan Emerson 7-1, 7-5. Third place playoff: Boudica bt Ethan 7-6, 6-7, 7-1. 10-and under quarter-finals: Lizzie Warrender bt Rohan Mukherjee 4-2; Faris Al Toobli bt Sameer Dawani 4-2; Jaber Abdul A’al bt Boudica Verbeek 4-0; Miles Verbeek walkover Essa Al Qattan. Semi-finals: Lizzie and Jaber won 4-0. Third place playoff: Faris bt Miles 4-1. Final: Jaber bt Lizzie 4-1. 12-and-under: Essa Al Qattan and Jaber Abdul A’al topped their respective groups. Third place playoff: Anushree Kotwal bt Miles Verbeek 4-0. Final: Essa bt Jaber 4-2.

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WORLD RESULTS BASKETBALL

NBA games on Friday: Indiana 104 Chicago LA Clippers 111 N Orleans Phoenix 116 G State Boston 111 Washington New York 78 Miami Sacramento 91 Minnesota Denver 80 San Antonio Houston 116 Philadelphia Memphis 101 Atlanta Oklahoma 103 Detroit Charlotte 90 Cleveland Orlando 114 Milwaukee

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Leading third round scores at the Australian Open on the par 71 Australian Club course in Sydney: 203 - Matthew Jones (AUS) 67, 68, 68; 206 - Jordan Spieth (US) 71, 68, 67; 208 - Rhein Gibson (AUS) 72, 68, 68; 209 - Lincoln Tighe (AUS) 66, 73, 70; Aron Price (AUS) 71, 68, 70; 210 - Geoff Ogilvy (AUS) 68, 71, 71; 212 Adam Scott (AUS) 71, 73, 68; Brett Rumford (AUS) 69, 74, 69; Darren Clarke (NIR) 75, 67, 70; Todd Sinnott (AUS) 68, 70, 74; 213 - Nick Cullen (AUS) 70, 73, 70; 214 - Geoff Drakeford (AUS) 75, 71, 68; Jinho Choi (KOR) 75, 68, 71; 215 - Anthony Houston (AUS) 71, 74, 70; Rohan Blizard (AUS) 73, 71, 71; James Nitties (AUS) 73, 71, 71; Gareth Paddison (NZL) 73, 71, 71; Wade Ormsby (AUS) 71, 71, 73; Terry Pilkadaris (AUS) 71, 71, 73; Brett Rankin (AUS) 73, 68, 74; Nicolas Colsaerts (BEL) 73, 66, 76. Notable: 217 - Lee Westwood (ENG) 70, 72, 75. Third round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the par-72 Leopard Creek Golf Club at Malelane in Johannesburg (GBR & IRL unless stated): 203 - Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 66 67 70; 206 - Sebastien Gros (FRA) 71 72 63, Benjamin Hebert (FRA) 68 70 68; 208 Dylan Frittelli (RSA) 69 73 66; 209 - David Drysdale 71 69 69, Lasse Jensen (DEN) 70 72 67, Joost Luiten (NED) 68 70 71, Gregory Bourdy (FRA) 70 72 67; 210 - Thomas Linard (FRA) 72 71 67, Branden Grace (RSA) 71 73 66, Matt Ford 67 74 69; 211 - Jason Scrivener (AUS) 69 70 72, Dean Burmester (RSA) 71 70 70, Shaun Norris (RSA) 70 70 71, Tom Murray 71 71 69, Niclas Fasth (SWE) 68 74 69, Keith Horne (RSA) 70 72 69, Andrew Curlewis (RSA) 70 72 69, Vaughn Groenewald (RSA) 68 73 70; 212 - Thomas Aiken (RSA) 72 68 72, Christiaan Basson (RSA) 64 76 72, Ryan Evans 71 70 71, Callum Shinkwin 74 69 69, Jean-Paul Strydom (RSA) 68 75 69; 213 Ben Evans 71 69 73, Jaco Ahlers (RSA) 72 70 71, Doug McGuigan 69 72 72, Darren Fichardt (RSA) 70 72 71, Jbe Kruger (RSA) 73 70 70, Eddie Pepperell 74 65 74, Rhys West (RSA) 71 73 69, Pablo Martin Benavides (ESP) 69 69 75.

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Messi was making his first league start in two months as he continues his comeback from knee ligament damage. But the Argentine was initially outshone by his strike partners as they each swept home from two Dani Alves crosses to put Barca in command at the break. Neymar then added his second shortly after the half-time before teeing up Messi for his first league goal since September in stoppage time. Barca boss Luis Enrique made four changes from the side that destroyed Roma 6-1 in the Champions League in midweek, but with Messi, Suarez and Neymar deployed once more in attack, the Catalans didn’t miss a beat. Suarez should have opened the scoring after just two minutes when he was brilliantly played in by Neymar, but Geronimo Rulli rushed from his line to bravely smother the Uruguayan’s effort just inside his area. The Argentine goalkeeper did well once more to deny Neymar at a narrow angle from Messi’s wonderful through ball eight minutes later. Even when Rulli was beaten, the woodwork saved Sociedad when Andres Iniesta headed Suarez’s perfectly measured cross against the post. The visitors’ luck eventually ran out on 22 minutes, though, when Messi released Alves down the right and Neymar was quickest to meet his low cross and drive the ball into the top corner. Alves was the creator once more for Barca’s second just before the break as

his floated cross picked out Suarez to acrobatically volley into the far corner. Barca had to wait just eight minutes after the break for a third with the full-backs proving Sociedad’s downfall again as this time Jeremy Mathieu squared for Neymar to apply a simple finish. That strike took Neymar and Suarez’s tally in La Liga this season to 26 – the

same as the entire Real Madrid squad. However, both then turned their hand to trying to set up Messi. The four-time World Player of the Year fired into the side-netting and then straight at Rulli from two Neymar crosses before pulling a free-kick inches wide of the far post. It looked like being a forlorn afternoon for Messi when his brilliant curl-

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Man City Leicester City Man United Arsenal Tottenham Crystal Palace Everton West Ham Southampton Liverpool Watford Stoke West Brom Swansea Chelsea Norwich Sunderland Bournemouth Newcastle Aston Villa

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City striker Jamie Vardy described his achievement as “unbelievable” after he set a new Premier League record by scoring for the 11th game running yesterday. Vardy, 28, struck in the 24th minute of a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the King Power Stadium to break a record he had previously shared with former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. Watching a replay of his ecstatic goal celebration after the game on Sky Sports, he said: “Unbelievable. I think I got a bit carried away with myself.” Van Nistelrooy was quick to congratulate Vardy, writing on Twitter: “Well done @vardy7! You’re number one now and you deserved it. #11inarow.” Vardy struck with his first chance of note, haring onto a pass from Christian Fuchs down the inside-right channel and drilling a shot across United goalkeeper David de Gea. It was his 14th goal of the league campaign, which makes him the division’s top scorer, and comes just three years after he was playing for Fleetwood Town in English football’s semi-professional fifth tier. Asked by former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel what he had been shouting to the crowd as he celebrated, Vardy smiled and said: “I don’t think I can repeat it, to be honest with you!” Speculation as to whether Vardy would claim the record outright had been rife since he equalled it in last weekend’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United and he said that he done his best to block it out. “If I let it get to me, then it’s going to affect my performance, so I’ve just been keeping my head down, not let it sink in my head and just concentrate,” said the England international. “It’s just another game that we wanted to try and get three points in.”

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ing effort came back off the crossbar four minutes from time. However, a final piece of magic between Neymar and Suarez allowed the Brazilian to roll the ball invitingly across goal for Messi to slot into an empty net and seal a fantastic week for Barca which has seen them take a strangle hold of La Liga and clinch their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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n Barcelona’s Messi, left, celebrates scoring against Sociedad with team mates Suarez and Neymar

their advantage at the top of La Liga to seven points yesterday thanks to another clinical display from Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez to down Real Sociedad 4-0.

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Scottish Cup Third Round Airdrieonians 3 Brechin City Albion Rovers 0 Greenock Morton Ayr United 0 Dunfermline Cowdenbeath 1 Arbroath Elgin City 1 Raith Rovers Falkirk 4 Fraserburgh Formartine United 1 Cove Rangers Huntly 1 Lothian Thistle HV Inverurie Loco Works 4 Annan Peterhead 1 Livingston Queen’s Park 1 Forfar Athletic Stenhousemuir 2 East Kilbride Stranraer 3 Buckie Thistle Dumbarton v Alloa Athletic (postponed) Stirling Albion v Cumbernauld Colts (postponed) Wick Academy v Linlithgow Rose (postponed)

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Winners honoured

n Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid with the winners

REPRESENTATIVE of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, president of Bahrain Olympic Committee and honorary president of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday crowned the winners of the opening 120km and 80km qualifying endurance race at Bahrain International Endurance Village in presence of first deputy chairman of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, president of Bahrain Athletic Federation and captain of Al Khalidya Stables Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Emirati rider Salim Al Katbi from Al Ruood Stables, which comes un-

der Bahrain Royal Endurance Team, won the race ahead of Bahraini rider Rashid Al Rowaee from Al Zaeem Stables and Emirati rider Mohammed Al Sha’afar from Al Ruood Stables, who finished second and third respectively.

Average President of Breef Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa and chairman of Endurance Committee at Breef Shaikh Duaij bin Salman Al Khalifa were also present at the awarding ceremony. Al Katbi finished in 4:35.00 for an average speed of 26kmph. He was followed by Al Rowaee who clocked 4:37.00 for an average speed of 25kmph and Al Sha’afar who finished in 4:39.12 for an average speed of 25kmph.

Aussies make most of umpiring ‘error’ A D E L A I D E :

Paceman Josh Hazlewood stepped up in the absence of injured spearhead Mitchell Starc to give Australia a sniff of victory within three days after a farcical third umpire decision stole the tourists’ momentum during the third Test yesterday.

Hazlewood shone under the floodlights of Adelaide Oval with a miserly three for 32 and New Zealand slumped to 116 for five at the close of a roller-coaster day two, hounded by the hooping pink ball in the inaugural day-night Test. The Black Caps clung precariously to a 94-run lead after 13 wickets tumbled, adding to the 12 that fell on the opening day. Debutant all-rounder Mitchell Santner (13 not out) and BJ Watling (7) were left to salvage something from the wreckage but New Zealand’s hopes of a series-levelling victory looked fraught as darkness descended. It was a far different scenario earlier in the day as their tourists dominated in the sunshine

and Australia crashed to 118 for eight in reply to 202. But third umpire Nigel Llong made a howling intervention, thumbing his nose at the decision review technology that strongly suggested spinner Nathan Lyon had nicked a catch to the slips from a bungled sweep shot. A ball from debutant spinner Santner had ricocheted off Lyon’s upper arm and though field umpire Sundaram Ravi waved the appeal away, the ‘Hot spot’ technology showed a mark on his bat.

Enough That was enough for Lyon who proceeded to walk back to the dressing room, but ‘Snicko’ showed no audio evidence and Llong dithered for five minutes watching angle after angle, raising jeers from the crowd of 42,372 before issuing his judgement. “The players were pretty confident that it was out,” New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor told reporters. “Obviously the hot-spot that showed up, Lyon walking off and nearly getting to the bound-

ary, I think it’s had a big bearing on the match.” It cost New Zealand their last review and triggered a momentum shift as Lyon and wicketkeeper Peter Nevill plundered the bowlers. Lyon smashed Santner for 15 runs and a leg-bye in one over before falling for 34, bringing a hobbling Starc to the crease who added to New Zealand’s pain with an unbeaten 24. He blasted spinner Mark Craig over the long-on fence twice in one over as Australia charged past New Zealand’s total. Australia’s innings finally ended on 224, after Nevill was caught in the deep for 66, but the last two wickets added 108 and condemned New Zealand’s batsmen to defend in the most perilous evening session. Hazlewood removed openers Martin Guptill (17) and Tom Latham (10) and later trapped Ross Taylor in front for 32. Fast-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had Kane Williamson caught behind for nine and removed Brendon McCullum lbw for 20 as New Zealand’s hopes faded.

n Australia’s Hazlewood celebrates after dismissing New Zealand’s Taylor

Australia (1st innings, 54-2

202

overnight)

S Smith c Watling b Craig

53

A Voges c Guptill b Southee

13

S Marsh run out (McCullum)

2

M Marsh c Watling b Bracewell

4

P Siddle c Latham b Craig

0

P Nevill c Santner b Bracewell 66 J Hazlewood b Santner

4

N Lyon c Williamson b Boult

34

M Starc not out

Extras (b5, lb3, w1)

Total (all out; 72 overs)

24

9

224

Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-34, 3-63, 4-67, 5-80, 6-109, 7-109, 8-116, 9-190.

Bowling: Southee 17-1-50-1,

Boult 17-5-41-2, Bracewell 12.13-18-3 (1w), Santner 16-1-54-1, Craig 10-1-53-2.

New Zealand (2nd innings):

T Latham c Nevill b Hazlewood 10 M Guptill c M. Marsh b Hazlewood

17

K Williamson c Nevill b M. Marsh 9 R Taylor lbw b Hazlewood

32

M Santner not out

13

B McCullum lbw b M. Marsh BJ Watling not out Extras (b6, lb2)

Total (5 wickets; 37 overs)

20 7

8

116

Fall of wickets: 1-29, 2-32, 3-52, 4-84, 5-98.

Bowling: Hazlewood 16-5-32-3,

Siddle 10-4-22-0, M.Marsh 8-0-442, Lyon 3-0-10-0.

Toss: New Zealand

Umpires: Richard Illingworth

(ENG), Sundaram Ravi (IND)

TV umpire: Nigel Llong (ENG)

Match referee: Roshan Mahanama (SRI)

Ashwin on top of the world NEW DELHI: If Ravichandran Ashwin is

n Indian spinner Ashwin, centre, celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of South African De Villiers on the third day on Friday

SCOREBOARD New Zealand (1st innings)

being hailed as the best spinner in contemporary cricket, the 29-year-old lanky Indian owes it as much to those long fingers as to an ever-ticking brain. Since his Test debut against West Indies four years ago, the tweaker from Chennai has emerged as a shrewd off-spinner who relishes his battle against the best and the sight of batsmen misreading his carrom ball. His penchant for outsmarting key rival batsmen manifested in Sri Lanka earlier this year when he soured Kumar Sangakkara’s farewell by dismissing the retiring great in each of his last four innings. The same trait resurfaced in Nagpur on Friday, when he foxed AB de Villiers, having dismissed the talismanic South African in the first two Twenty20 Internationals at the start of the tour as well. “The dismissal was quite well-planned, honestly,” Ashwin said after his 12-wicket match haul

helped India take a series-clinching 2-0 lead in the four-match series. Ashwin gave an insight into a smart cricketing brain when explaining how he changes his bowling approach in the second innings of a test match. “Most of the cues come when I go out to bat there. When I was defending ... there was a difference in the first innings and the second.

Insight “The ball was not spinning viciously. It slowed down a bit, so I knew we had to be a touch fuller to bring them on the front (foot) and also vary our paces and trajectories.” Ashwin was the architect of India’s 2-1 series victory in Sri Lanka and his 24 scalps against South Africa means it would be difficult to deny him a second successive man-of-the-series award. “He is a world class spinner, probably the best in the world right now,” India captain VIrat Kohli said of Ashwin.

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Italy great Dino Zoff hospitalised

ROME: Former World Cup-winning goalkeeper Dino Zoff says his condition is improving after three weeks in the hospital for a viral infection. Zoff tells La Repubblica’s website, “I had some complications that unsettled me but now I’m feeling fairly good. I’m on the

right track.” He adds that he’s “saved” himself just like he used to block goals. The condition of the 73-year-old Zoff hadn’t been made public until an article in Rome daily Il Messaggero was published yesterday. Zoff became the oldest winner of the

World Cup as the 40-year-old captain of Italy during the 1982 tournament in Spain. He also won six Serie A titles with Juventus. Zoff coached Italy at the 2000 European Championship and also managed Juventus, Lazio, and Fiorentina. He last coached in 2005.

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l Vardy breaks Premiership scoring record LONDON: Jamie Vardy became the first player to score

in 11 consecutive Premier League matches when he gave Leicester City the lead in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the King Power Stadium yesterday.

Vardy broke the record established by United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003 when he struck in the 24th minute. He timed his run perfectly to go past the visiting defence before firing an angled shot past David de Gea. United equalised in first-half stoppage time when Bastian Schweinsteiger powered in a header. The result meant Manchester City, who returned to the top of the table earlier in the day by beating Southampton 3-1, remained there on goal difference ahead of Leicester. Both teams have 29 points PREMIERSHIP from 14 matches with United Bournemouth 3 Everton 3 third on 28 points. Arsenal, Aston Villa 2 Watford 3 who play at Norwich City on Crystal Palace 5 Newcastle 1 Sunday, are fourth with 26. Leicester 1 Man United 1 Crystal Palace closed the Man City 3 Southampton 1 Sunderland 2 Stoke City 0 gap on the leaders when they (Standings – Page 30) thrashed Newcastle United 5-1 at Selhurst Park after the visitors scored first but ended up with Newcastle and Aston Villa back in the relegation zone. who have five points. Second from bottom NewVilla lost 3-2 at home to Watcastle have 10 points, the same ford after 10 minutes of stopas Bournemouth who staged a page time following a long dedramatic comeback to draw 3-3 lay to treat visiting goalkeeper with Everton having trailed 2-0. Heurelho Gomes who suffered Everton also led 3-2 before a head injury. Junior Stanislas equalised with a Sunderland climbed out of header deep into stoppage time. the relegation zone with a 2-0 Despite those heroics Bour- win over Stoke City who had nemouth have now gone eight Ryan Shawcross sent off in the games without a win and re- second half. main in the bottom three along ‘Unbelievable’ – Page 30

n Leicester’s Vardy celebrates after scoring against United

Jamie Murray took Britain to the cusp of Davis Cup glory in Ghent yesterday, defeating David Goffin and Steve Darcis of Belgium 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a crucial doubles match to grab a 2-1 lead with just the reverse singles to follow. Andy Murray could get the job done when he takes on Goffin in the first of those rubbers today, giving Britain its first Davis Cup win since 1936 and 10th overall. Both number ones won their opening matches on Friday and the win for the Murray brothers yesterday means that Andy is now 10-0 in Davis Cup play this year. The first set, in front of a noisy 13,000 capacity crowd at the Flanders Expo, was tight as a drum with the first break point only coming after 31 minutes when it was 5-4 to Belgium.

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11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga yesterday with a 2-0 win at home to Hertha Berlin who have now gone 38 years without a win at the German giants. With second-placed Borussia Dortmund hosting VfB Stuttgart today, Bayern took the chance to extend their lead with first-half goals by Germany forward Thomas Mueller and France Under-21 winger Kingsley Coman. Bayern show no signs of loosening their iron-grip on the Bundesliga title as they picked up their 13th win from 14 league games to give them 40 from a possible 42 points. This was the first time in eight home games that Bayern failed to score at least four goals. Bayern coach Pep Guardiola experimented with the starting lineup by pushing Germany centre-back Jerome Boateng into a midfield role, which led to their second goal.

LONDON: Brighton climbed back

to the top of the Championship as Bobby Zamora’s second-half strike sealed a 2-1 win against Birmingham yesterday. Chris Hughton’s side had surrendered first place following Derby’s 2-0 victory at Hull on Friday, but Zamora’s decisive intervention at the Amex Stadium ensured the Seagulls leapfrogged their promotion rivals to reclaim pole position. Solly March put Brighton in front in the 17th minute before Jon Toral headed an equaliser four minutes later for sixth placed Birmingham.

n FA Cup hero Byrne dies LONDON: Former Liverpool and England left-back Gerry Byrne has died at the age of 77, the club announced yesterday. Byrne made 333 Liverpool appearances and is best remembered for playing through their extra-time win over Leeds United in the 1965 FA Cup final after breaking his collarbone in the seventh minute. He was a member of England’s 1966 World Cupwinning squad, but did not play in the final and was not presented with a winner’s medal until 2009.

DAVIS CUP FINAL Belgium 1 Britain 2 (Andy Murray/Jamie Murray (GBR) bt Steve Darcis/David Goffin (BEL) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2) Playing today: (from 3pm Bahrain time) David Goffin (BEL) v Andy Murray (GBR); Ruben Bemelmans (BEL) v Kyle Edmund (GBR)

Andy saved that with a big first serve and in the next game a missed smash from Darcis gave the British pair their first set point which they took after Andy got the better of Darcis at the net. But it was Jamie that faltered in the third game of the second set. Three missed volleys and a double fault opened the door wide for the Belgians and they walked through it on their third set point. The older of the Murray boys was clearly the target for the Belgians and was struggling. He dropped serve again

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n Andy, left, and his brother Jamie celebrate their victory against Belgium

in the third game of the third set as the home pair started to grow in confidence. But Darcis chose that moment to fling

in a poor service game that allowed the British to level at 2-2. Two games later it was Goffin’s turn to crumble, the British duo dominating at the net to take three straight points from 30-15 down. Jamie dropped serve for the third time in the following game, but Darcis followed suit to make it an astonishing five breaks in six games. Andy finally brought some normalcy back to proceedings by holding serve to put Britain two sets to one up. The British pair broke Darcis again in the third game of the fourth set and then somehow staved off seven break points on the Jamie serve from 0-40 down to take a 3-1 lead. From there on in it was a case of holding on to serve and they managed that with little difficulty, taking the Darcis serve one more time along the way.

n Campbell sets world mark SYDNEY: Cate Campbell set a

world record for the 100 metres freestyle at the Australian shortcourse swimming championships yesterday in a race where she eventually finished last. A specialist sprinter, Campbell broke the 100m record during the final of the 200m freestyle when she set off at full speed and reached the halfway point of the eight-lap race in 50.91 seconds. With the record in the bag, the 23-year-old then slowed down and coasted to the finish, taking almost another 90 seconds to complete the last four laps and allowing all her rivals to overtake her.

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