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Houthis suffer Premier receives ‘men of peace’ TRA warns against
heavy casualties scammers
Manama
Aden
Yemeni forces, backed The Telecommunications
by the Arab coalition, Regulatory Authori-
seized a key road used by ty (TRA) said it was tipped
the Houthi militia as a sup- that scammers may be ap-
ply route into Hodeidah on proaching a number of sub-
Wednesday. scribers through WhatsApp
Abdulrahman Saleh Abou and mobile calls claiming
Zarah, head of the brigade themselves as TRA staff who
fighting in the region, told are purportedly handing out
AFP reporters that his forces cash prizes.
had taken the main supply The TRA advised consum-
route, known as Kilo 16, ers to refrain from engaging
which links the port city with these scammers and to
with Sanaa. report all suspicious commu-
Saudi-backed forces also nication immediately to the
re-took another supply Ministry of Interior (MoI)’s
route known as Kilo 10. General Directorate of An-
The roads are vital for the ti-Corruption (Economic and
transport of aid between the While receiving a delegation of former Nobel Peace Prize laureates yesterday, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed Electronic Security). TRA also
port in Hodeidah and the that global changes are evolving more rapidly than ever. The Prime Minister expressed delight at the visit of the “delegation of peace” to the Kingdom, describing advised consumers to block
capital Sanaa. But the Arab it as a high-level appreciation of the country’s efforts in supporting everything aimed at achieving good for the entire humanity and promoting stability and peace such numbers on WhatsApp
coalition has accused the worldwide. to limit unwanted calls.
Houthi rebels of smuggling
arms from Iran through the
port and has imposed a par- Seal of approval iSurprise
tial blockade on the port,
which the Houthis seized
in 2014.
Six killed in
US to work closely with coalition to ensure UN peace efforts
Baghdad blast
Baghdad infrastructure resulting from
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The assessment military operations of these
Iraqi officials say a car governments.”
is required by the
bomb has exploded out- Pompeo said Washington
US Congress for it to
side a restaurant north of would work closely with the
Baghdad killing at least six continue allowing US air coalition to ensure Saudi and
people. tankers to refuel Saudi UAE support for UN peace ef-
Iraq’s Joint Operations forts and to allow unimpeded
and UAE warplanes.
Command says the ex- access for commercial and hu-
plosives-laden car ignited manitarian relief supplies to
Wednesday outside a res- Washington Pompeo reach Yemenis. “The Trump ad-
taurant on a highway near ministration has been clear that
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Beiji city. wo senior US officials duce risks to civilians in their ending the conflict in Yemen
Health Ministry spokes- gave Washington’s seal military operations. is a national security priority,”
man Saif Al-Badr said six of approval yesterday to The assessment is required he said.
people were killed and 42 the Saudi-led Arab Coalition’s by the US Congress for it to con- US Defence Secretary Jim
wounded. military campaign to restore tinue allowing US air tankers Mattis issued a separate state-
It was not immediately the legitimate government in to refuel Saudi and UAE war- ment endorsing the certifica-
clear what the target was Yemen. planes. tion, and said the UAE and Saudi Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, speaks about the iPhone XS and XS Max at an Apple
and no group immediately Secretary of State Mike Pom- Pompeo said both countries Arabia were making “every ef- Inc product launch event in California. Apple Inc introduced its largest-ever
claimed responsibility. peo said he had certified that were “undertaking demonstra- fort” to reduce the risk of ci- iPhone and a watch that detects heart problems yesterday in an attempt to
coalition partners Saudi Arabia ble actions to reduce the risk of vilian casualties and collateral get customers to upgrade to more expensive devices in the face of stagnant
and the UAE were acting to re- harm to civilians and civilian damage. global demand for smartphones. See page 9
KILLER ROADS
Bahraini families injured in Saudi accidents
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a Bahrain hospital. It is learnt
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Bahrain, the According to the that a medical team from the
Kingdom has been sent to take
03 best model Ministry of Health, a 11,000 care of the family.
to emulate in team has been sent The second accident occurred
gender equality to Riyadh by the in Riyadh and it involved a
Emergency Committee people (approximately) Bahraini family of 12 from Mu-
‘Men of peace’ on Accidents and get killed in road harraq. Two people died in the
accidents in Saudi Arabia accident while 10 were seriously
04laud Kingdom’s Injuries Abroad. every year. injured.
cohesion, strides Sources said the family was
in human rights TDT | Manama returning to the Kingdom after
Thamer Tayfoor performing Umrah rituals.
from Hafr Al Batin to Dammam. According to the Ministry of
Prosecution T
wo Bahraini families “The family was rushed to Al Health, a team has been sent
witnesses set to were injured in different Na’ariya General hospital and to Riyadh by the Emergency
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testify in gambling accidents in Saudi Arabia surgeries were performed on Committee on Accidents and
two days ago. the daughter, who suffered bro- Injuries Abroad.
joint case The crashed vehicle
The first accident occurred ken ribs. The boy suffered skull Saudi statistics show that
in Al Nayariya Governorate injuries while both the man and nearly 11,000 people get killed
in the northeastern region of the accident. Sources said they man works as a teacher at the his wife suffered different frac- in traffic accidents a year
Saudi Arabia, which borders all suffered serious injuries. University of Applied Sciences.” tures.” across the country. In 2017,
Kuwait. “The Bahraini man, his wife, Sources said the driver lost Meanwhile, family sources 10,961 people died in accidents
The Bahraini family of four son and daughter were serious- control of the car and it crashed told Tribune that efforts are and over 30,000 were seriously
was rushed to the hospital after ly injured in the accident. The on the main highway leading being done to transfer them to injured.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Bahrain, the best model to
emulate in gender equality
Historic achievements of Bahraini women in focus at a special session held at the Arab World Institute in Paris
The role of
Kingdom’s
Constitution was
the focal point of
the discussion as
it granted equal
opportunities for
all irrespective of
gender and other
differences.
Hala Al Ansari addresses the audience. Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Ghaffar speaks at the session. Dr Mohammed Walid Al Masri speaks at the session.
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he achievements of Al Khalifa. tivities that directly led
Bahraini women were It also discussed the histori- to the empowerment of
in spotlight as the book cal, cultural and developmental DID women, not only politi-
‘Bahraini women in the era of aspects of this transformation. cally but also socially and
King Hamad’, which was pub- The role of Kingdom’s Con- economically.”
lished by the Supreme Council stitution was the focal point KNOW The session also stressed
for Women (SCW), was read at a of the discussion as it granted the role of the SCW under
special session held at the Arab equal opportunities for all ir- the leadership of Her Royal
World Institute in Paris. respective of gender and other Highness Princess Sabeeka
Many dignitaries including occasion. a speech highlighting the his- differences. ‘Bahraini women in the bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa,
Hala Al Ansari, the Secre- A large audience as well as toric achievements of Bahraini The Constitution gave equal era of King Hamad’ was the wife of His Majesty the
tary-General of the Supreme members of prominent me- women. political rights to women, published by the SCW in King, in empowering the
Council for Women, Dr Bahia dia outlets was in attendance. The session highlighted the which was a landmark deci- the year 2008. Originally Kingdom’s women.
Al Jishi, Bahrain Ambassador The session was inaugurated various stages of transforma- sion, the session observed. Many social initiatives in
written in Arabic, the book
to Belgium and Dr Moham- by Dr Mohammed bin Abdul tion in the lives of Bahraini “Within the institutional the Kingdom that were led
has been translated into
med Waleed Al Masri, the legal Ghaffar, Bahrain’s Ambassa- women during the reign of His framework, women started by women were also under
English and French.
adviser to SCW spoke on the dor to France, who delivered Majesty King Hamad bin Isa participating in political ac- spotlight at the event.
Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa highlights the achievements of Bahraini women. Dr Bahia Al Jishi speaks during the panel discussion.
SCW Secy General holds key meeting with French-Gulf Friendship Group President
H
ala Al Ansari, the Secretary-General of and eliminating any means of discrimination
the Supreme Council for Women, held a against them.
business meeting with Jean-Marie Bou- Mr Bouquel praised the Kingdom’s expe-
quel, Chairman of the French-Gulf Friendship rience in supporting women in the region, to
Group, in his office in Paris, in the presence of Dr a distinguished level; explaining that he was
Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar, the Ambassador of closely acquainted with the Supreme Council
the Kingdom to France, and the Director-Gener- for Women, under the leadership of Her Royal
al of Policies and Development at the SCW Shai- Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al
kha Dina bint Rashid Al Khalifa, and the Legal Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King, during a
Adviser to SCW Dr Mohammed Waleed Al Masri. visit to the Kingdom last November.
Ms Al Ansari started the meeting by expressing He urged the Secretariat of the Council to visit
her thanks to Mr Bouquel, and how much she Paris for further cooperation on common issues
valued the important role he plays in promoting of concern.
relations between the French Republic and the Mr. Bouquel also mentioned the special sup-
Gulf States including Bahrain. port that Bahraini women enjoy, which led many
Ms Al Ansari outlined the keenness of the achieve the position of top policy-makers. He wel-
French side to recognize Bahrain’s experience in comed the opening up of a permanent channel,
Ms Al Ansari in talks with Mr Bouquel.
the advancement of women and to benefit from in order to exchange experiences in the field of
joint experiences in various issues of supporting The Secretary-General emphasised the keen- learn more closely about the rich experience of women’s legislation and activate cooperation with
women. ness of the Supreme Council for Women, to the French Parliament in supporting women, the Supreme Council for Women at all levels.
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‘Men of peace’ laud Kingdom’s
cohesion, strides in human rights

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The ‘men of peace’
spoke about co-existence
in Bahrain and cohesion
characterising the
Bahraini community,
lauding the kingdom’s
efforts to foster human
rights and ensure
optimum services
and care for citizens
and expatriates.
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Mr de Klerk
spotlighted the history
of the conflict in his
country before achieving
peace, pointing out
current challenges
facing South Africa.
He underscored the
need to promote peace
worldwide and work
out solutions to end
ethnic, cultural and
religious conflicts in Mr de Klerk spoke on the social issues that exist in South Africa. Mr Walesa highlighted economic imbalances across the world. Mr Satyarthi stressed the children’s right to education.
some parts of the world.
on a visit to the Kingdom, yester- hammed Al Khalifa. They were ca, Frederick William de Klerk, en by Bahrain for human rights
Manama day visited the Bahrain National accompanied by Cabinet Affairs former President of Poland Lech 22 and dignity amid a global disre-
Theatre. Minister Mohammed Al Muta- Walesa and Nobel laureate Kai- gard of children’s right to educa-
They were received by the wa and Shaikh Hussam bin Isa lash Satyarthi, the President of tion and entertainment.
A
high profile delegation of President of Bahrain Authori- Al Khalifa. Kailash Satyarthi Children’s He related real stories on the
Nobel Peace Prize win- ty for Culture and Antiquities A lecture was given by the Foundation. It was attended by billion American dollars suffering and maltreatment of
ners, who are currently (BACA) Shaikha Mai bint Mo- former President of South Afri- a number of ministers, senior (approximately) can children in some parts of the
officials, ambassadors, media ensure every child’s right world, describing killing chil-
persons, journalists and aca- to education across the dren’s dreams as the biggest hu-
demics. world, according to Mr man crime.
The President of the Global Satyarthi. He stressed that the prob-
Security Institute, Jonathan lem of educating children who
Granoff thanked His Roy- are suffering in some parts of
al Highness Prime Minister Forum of the UN Economic and the world, for example, can be
Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Social Council. solved by providing only $ 22
Khalifa for the gracious wel- Mr de Klerk spotlighted the billion.
come and hospitality. history of the conflict in his He underlined the need for
The ‘men of peace’ spoke country before achieving peace, cooperation to preserve the
about co-existence in Bahrain pointing out current challeng- rights of the children to edu-
and cohesion characterising es facing South Africa. He un- cation and entertainment and
the Bahraini community, laud- derscored the need to promote face globalisation values that
ing the kingdom’s efforts to peace worldwide and work out focused on consumption needs
foster human rights and ensure solutions to end ethnic, cultural and neglected human and chil-
optimum services and care for and religious conflicts in some dren’s rights.
citizens and expatriates. parts of the world. He called for more openness
The former President of The former President of Po- to exchange ideas and experi-
South Africa congratulat- land shed light on challenges to ences for a better world based
ed Bahrain on its success in the global economic system and on mercy and religious values.
achieving the Sustainable De- the steps to be taken to over- The audience expressed ap-
velopment Goals (SDGs) 2030 come them. He also cast light preciation of the rich experi-
which were approved by the on the history of the conflict in ences shared by the lecturers,
United Nations and which Europe and the current political mainly concerning ending con-
earned respect of the interna- and economic challenges facing flicts and achieving peace and
tional community during Bah- the world. co-existence. They described
rain’s submission last July of Meanwhile, Mr Satyarthi them as positive models that
its first Voluntary National Re- spoke about children’s rights, can benefit the world in backing
view at a High-level Political lauding the respect and care giv- global peace efforts.
A segment of the audience.
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Crown Prince holds majlis
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday held his weekly majlis at Riffa Palace. Members of the royal family, senior government officials,
members of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives, members of municipal councils, religious and community leaders, journalists and diplomats attended the majlis. His Royal Highness welcomed the broad range of visitors at the weekly
majlis, which demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to rooted traditions and values that are underpinned by His Majesty’s aspirations to maintain a strong bond amongst Bahrain’s society.
Prosecution witnesses set to Man pleads not
guilty in kissing case
TDT | Manama
Ali Tarif
testify in gambling joint case
AB ahraini manager accused of attempt-
ing to kiss two female colleagues,
pleaded not guilty yesterday before the
High Criminal Court.
Two female colleagues have accused the
man of attempting to kiss and molest them
Police officers raided the Muharraq house converted into a gambling joint, in May
on different occasions.
After hearing the pair’s statements, the
• TDT | Manama day to collect his share from the prof- High Criminal Court decided to adjourn
Investigations Ali Tarif its generated. the case until September 18, 2018, for the
Police officers raided the house closing arguments. The manager, however,
revealed that one of The hearing of five Bangla- An undercover last May and four men were arrested was ordered to remain in police custody,
the five would visit
deshi men who converted a officer was put in while they were playing cards and pending the outcome of his trial.
the house every day to Muharraq house into a gam- charge of monitoring money was kept in front of each one The defendant’s criminal history showed
collect his share from bling joint has been adjourned until the house and it was of them. that there were several similar cases lodged
October 1, 2018, to hear prosecution They revealed the identity of fifth against him, including rape for which he
the profits generated. found that many
witnesses. co-defendant, accusing him of run- was sentenced to one year behind bars.
people were visiting
• Aged between 33 and 54, the de- ning the place. He is also an accused in many fraud cases,
Aged between 33 and fendants are said to have managed there at different They even helped police officers to it is learnt.
54, the defendants are the place illegally and were invit- times daily. arrest him as one of them called him, Tribune reported yesterday that the
said to have managed ing guests to come and gamble their asking to come to his house. defendant was put on trial after he was
COURT SOURCES
money. He is said to have resisted arrest accused of harassing two women during
the place illegally
Their activities were revealed af- and attacked police officers. their first 30 days of joining the company.
and were inviting
ter the police received a tip-off. An The first defendant was also “He called me to his cabin to complete
guests to come and undercover officer was put in charge starting from 10:00 pm until 3:00 charged with assaulting cops. some tasks. He locked the door and began
gamble their money. of monitoring the house and it was pm. The defendants had earlier pleaded kissing and molesting me. Somehow, I
found that many people were vis- Investigations revealed that one of not guilty before the High Criminal managed to escape,” the first victim had
iting there at different times daily, the five would visit the house every Court. told prosecutors.
UN forum to discuss new data collection methods Terror cell ‘aimed
exposed to new methodologies to kill officers’
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The forum which and how other countries are solv-
ing the problems.
is in its second edition
“They may also be inspired by
will be held in from Government
other government officials from
22 to 24 October statisticians coming to the academia, civil society and • According to court data, the main purpose of
2018 in Dubai. the event will benefit the private sector and the data in-
the cell was to supply terrorists with weapons
from connecting to itiatives that they have,” he said.
• their counterparts “The previous edition of the and explosives as well as target police officers.
The UN World
from around the world event which was held in Cape
Data Forum will and learning from over Town set the frame for the is- TDT | Manama
bring together major sues that we should work on in
80 sessions where they
producers and users the next couple of years and that
will be exposed to new T
of data, to collaborate resulted in the Cape Town global wenty-one people 21
methodologies in data action plan. Now we can improve formed a terror cell in
and launch innovative
collection. data flows and how we can im- an effort to murder po-
initiatives that will prove financing and funding of lice officers and attack vital
MR SCHWEINFEST
deliver better data statistics of data. This forum will places in Bahrain, it is learnt. members of the terror
be primarily about those issues, The cell was dismantled last group are accused in
on various topics.
human rights, and other aspects ty’, and ‘utilizing new data sourc- the technological improvements April and 15 of its members the case.
of sustainable development. es’ (e.g. big data); ‘Data princi- and issues of data privacy,” he were arrested while the rest
TDT | Manama The UN World Data Forum will ples and governance’, ‘including added. are still at large.
Mohammed Zafran bring together major producers openness and transparency vs. “Despite big strides in data col- The arrested suspects were
and users of data, to collaborate privacy and confidentiality’; and lection, huge data gaps remain: in possession of weapons and
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ey governmental and and launch innovative initiatives ‘Implementing the Cape Town e.g. over 100 countries still lack explosives.
non-governmental organ- that will deliver better data on Global Action Plan for Data’ comprehensive birth and death It’s said that the group was created by one of the fugitives
isations from the King- various topics. The forum which Responding to a query from registration data. At the same who is living in Iran and he recruited one of the other suspects
dom are expected to participate is in its second edition will be Tribune, Stefan Schweinfest, time, new digital data sources are to operate it and invite others to join it.
in a global forum hosted by the held in from 22 to 24 October Director of the United Nations growing rapidly. According to court data, the main purpose of the cell was to
United Nations to discuss ways 2018 in Dubai. Statistics Division said that said “By bringing together data supply terrorists with weapons and explosives as well as target
of advancement in the field of The topics to be discussed dur- that event will help Bahraini offi- leaders from the public and pri- police officers.
innovative data solutions. ing the conference will include, cials upgrade the data collection vate sectors and NGOs to collab- Prosecutors said that the organisation members received a big
Bahraini participation has ‘strengthening statistical capac- aspects in the government. orate, the Forum aims to spur volume of weapons and explosives which they stored in their
been confirmed for UN World ity and financing better data for “Government statisticians solutions that harness the power homes to hand them over to other terrorists.
Data Forum 2018 that will probe development’; ‘spurring innova- coming to the event will benefit of the data revolution to address The court files say several suspects involved in the cell were
innovative initiatives that will tion and synergies across the data from connecting to other govern- the data needs of the 2030 Agen- trained on how to use bombs and arms in Iran.
help deliver better data on field among official statistical ment statisticians from around da and to achieve sustainable The High Criminal Court heard yesterday their case, and
health, migration, refugees, ed- systems’, ‘geo-spatial informa- the world and learning from over development,” organisers said adjourned it until September 18, 2018, for the closing argu-
ucation, income, environment, tion and the scientific communi- 80 sessions where they will be in a statement. ments.
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Bahrain to host Indoor Male molestation
victim, detective to
testify in court
Skydiving World Cup
TDT | Manama
Ali Tarif hand into his trousers’ pockets
in a bid to snitch his wallet.
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he lawyer of an Arab “I directly grabbed her hand
woman defendant ac- to deny her from doing this.
Indoor skydiving athletes from across the world to represent their countries at the event
cused of molesting She stretched her other hand
and robbing an Asian worker into another pocket and she
requested the High Criminal stole BD8,” he added.
Court to summon him, his col- The victim described the
league at work and the detective events saying it was like a
who investigated the case to give nightmare. “I informed my
evidence on October 7, 2018, and sponsor immediately about
judges accepted the request. the robbery and he reported it
The Arab woman, aged 32, is to police,” he said.
said to have offered sex to the The woman was arrested
Asian man in a bid to rob him. in another robbery case, and
The woman, a mother of sev- she denied her links to this
en children, had reportedly incident. However, her in-
harassed her victim in a laun- volvement was confirmed after
dry shop, where the Asian man reviewing the CCTV cameras
is serving before she robbed installed in the shop.
him and ran away. “I came to Bahrain with my
Revealing the events of the husband seven months ago and
incident, the victim had told I have seven children. I usually
prosecutors: “The woman was go on begging to raise money
wearing a niqab (veil) when for the family, but I was arrest-
she entered the shop. She ed in connection with a rob-
asked me for water and then bery incident,” the 32-year-old
asked the way to toilet. I told woman said. The defendant’s
her the shop doesn’t have a youngest child is a newborn,
toilet facility. Suddenly, she who is with her at the deten-
entered my area and pressed tion centre.
her body against mine before The Arab woman’s lawyer
she hugged me and touched had earlier urged the court to
my private parts.” extend mercy to her client as
Many global athletes will showcase their talents at the event.
While molesting, the Arab she needs to take care of her
woman allegedly reached her children.
diving athletes from around the “Amongst the competitors are
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The competitions world, each representing their Gravity’s sponsored 2-Way Dy-
countries. namic team with athletes Ben
will be held in several The competitions will be held The competition will Roane and Garth Lewis, and Election slogan launched
disciplines and the also be streamed live
in several disciplines and the 17-year-old Bahraini Fatima Al
winners will receive cash winners will receive cash prizes online. Additionally, Khalifa competing in Solo Free-
prizes totaling $200,000. totaling $200,000. visitors can expect style, and Bahrain’s 2 4Way FS Manama
Speaking to Tribune, Mariam outdoor entertainment teams.
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Fathi, Marketing Manager of and activities to take “The 3rd FAI World Cup of he parliamentary election media campaign 2018 will be
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Gravity Indoor Skydiving said, Indoor Skydiving will take place conducted under the theme “Call of Duty”.
place at Gravity Village.
Harpreet Kaur
“The Kingdom has previously over a period of four days and The Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission
organised many Indoor Sky- MS FATHI will witness attendance by over (LLOC) launched the slogan on the official accounts of the
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he Gravity Village will diving competitions. But this 300 athletes and audience trav- elections on Twitter @votebh and Instagram vote.bh.
host the third FAI- The is for the first time that we are Skydiving, 4Way Vertical Forma- elling from far and wide from all The commission stressed the significance of the 2018 slogan
World Air Sports Feder- planning to host FAI World Cup tion Skydiving, Dynamic 2Way, corners of the globe. which depicts elections as a constitutional right as well as a
ation World Cup of Indoor Sky- of Indoor Skydiving with par- Dynamic 4Way, Solo Freestyle. “The competition will also be patriotic duty for citizens to elect their representatives who
diving 2018. ticipants coming from all across “There will be a total of over streamed live online. Addition- will best express their aspirations.
The global event, which will the world. 100 different teams from 25 ally, visitors can expect outdoor “The slogan reflects Bahrainis’ firm determination to pur-
be held from October 25 to 28, is “The competition is divided countries competing, which just entertainment and activities to sue national work and further bolster participation which
expected to showcase the talents up into the following disciplines shows the growth of this type of take place at Gravity Village,” Ms prospered in the era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al
of most advanced indoor sky- of body flight 4Way Formation competitions globally. Fathi added. Khalifa,” it said.
Health Ministry staff accused Ensure your child’s health
of embezzling BD111,000 before the new school year
TDT | Manama M
ministry’s representative. She any children are susceptible to getting
Ali Tarif
didn’t record the big amounts illnesses and infections during the
collected from deliveries on start of the school, following their
T She didn’t record the
he High Criminal Court many occasions, and she didn’t holidays. They become exposed to other chil-
yesterday began hearing big amounts collected note down the invoice number dren with different bacteria and viruses that
the case of a Ministry of from deliveries on series. they bring with them to school, so they easily
Health coordinator accused of many occasions, and “One day she didn’t come get infected from one another.
pocketing BD111,000 by ma- she didn’t note down to the hospital because she Parents must be alert for the following symp-
nipulating a public hospital’s was sick, and when the min- toms – diarrhea, vomiting and abnormal abdom-
the invoice number
accounts. istry’s representative went to inal pain especially after having traveled out of
series.
The defendant was present the hospital, the employee in Bahrain during the summer where they may ex-
at the court hearing yesterday, AUDITOR charge of the ward discovered perience change in weather, in which they must
where she pleaded not guilty that BD900 had disappeared. seek treatment for. They must also look out for
to embezzlement and forgery noticed a huge gap in the rev- When she was contacted she all types of cough especially bronchial asthma,
charges. enues of the hospital, casting told her that she had taken the as they become predominantly prevalent among
The defendant was report- doubts on the money being money with her at home and babies, infants and children during the summer
edly serving in the maternity embezzled or lost. she would bring it back to the until the month of November.
ward in Jidhafs Hospital and Therefore, a thorough au- hospital the next day,” the au- Dr Shereen Albuhairy is a Pediatrics Special-
she was coordinating the med- diting of the invoices written ditor of the hospital told pros- ist at RBH Medical Centre (RBHMC), Riffa. Her
ical appointments for pregnant by hand was performed and it ecutors. expertise includes the diagnosis, treatment and
women. was discovered that there was The official revealed that the management of respiratory, gastrointestinal and
She was allegedly responsi- more than BD100,000 differ- total money embezzled by the urinary tract infections, acute and chronic dis-
ble for collecting the money ence between the real revenues defendant in three years was eases, neonatal, infant and children growth and
the special ward was making and the money handed over to BD111,708. The coordinator, development, nutritional assessment of infants
from deliveries and admission the ministry. however, denied pocketing any and children, vitamin D deficiency, different
in the years between the years “We discovered that the de- money, stating that she was do- types of anemia and immunization services.
2011-2014. fendant was assigned to record ing the job of employees work- Dr Shereen has over 10 years of experience in Dr Shereen
The hospital at that time the money received from the ing with her because they were pediatrics. She obtained her MBBS and her MD
didn’t have a computer sys- deliveries as well as the admis- busy doing stats. However, she in Pediatrics and Neonatology from Cairo Uni- from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Tuesdays from
tem to record the incomes, sions and staying in the hospi- admitted to taking BD900 from versity. Pediatric care is now available at RBHMC 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm with other days from 2:00
but an auditor of the ministry tal and to hand over them to the the amount. 6 days a week. Clinic timings on Saturdays are pm to 8:00 pm.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
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Oil near $80 on supply woes Ryanair will not
‘roll over’ on
strikes: O’Leary
AFP| London
Reuters| London Ryanair will not “roll
$79.47 over” in the face of
T
he oil price rallied to- strikes by pilots and cabin
We think oil market
wards its highest level crew, the Irish airline’s boss
this year yesterday, after fundamentals are was the price of a Michael O’Leary said yes-
a drop in US crude inventories increasingly supportive barrel of Brent crude terday amid a German walk-
and as the prospect of the loss of crude prices, at least yesterday, up by 41 out he called  “unsuccess-
of Iranian supply added to con- at current levels. While cents compared to the ful”. “We are not easyJet, we
cerns over the delicate balance previous day. will not roll over every time
we aren’t explicitly
between consumption and pro- we are threatened with a
forecasting Brent to
duction. Brent crude futures strike,” O’Leary told a press
rise to $100 a barrel, Fragile market
were last up 41 cents on the day conference as Ryanair staff
at $79.47 a barrel by 1323 GMT, we see real risks of this Russian energy minister Alex- in Germany disrupted travel
having touched a session peak happening ander Novak on Wednesday for thousands of passengers.
of $79.66, the highest since late warned of the impact of U.S. “We do not want strikes
GORDON GRAY,
May, when the price pushed sanctions against Iran.“This is but we are willing to put
above $80. US crude futures rose HSBC GLOBAL HEAD, RESEARCH a huge uncertainty on the mar- up with them if it means
91 cents to $70.16 a barrel. ket – how countries, which buy defending our cost base and
“We think oil market funda- bia - and the low levels of spare almost 2 million barrels per day ability to offer lower fares,”
mentals are increasingly sup- capacity remaining - leave the Oil pours out of a spout from Edwin Drake’s original 1859 well that launched the (bpd) of Iranian oil, will act. he added. The strike follows
portive of crude prices, at least global system highly vulnera- modern petroleum industry at the Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, The situation should be close- a series of walkouts by staff
at current levels,” said Gordon ble to any further significant Pennsylvania ly watched, the right decisions across Europe at the no-
Gray, HSBC’s global head of oil outage.” should be taken,” he said. frills carrier who are seek-
and gas equity research. US crude inventories are ex- barrels. the preoccupation of the crude Organization of the Petrole- ing higher pay and other
“While we aren’t explicitly pected to have fallen by 800,000 Outside the US, traders have market. The last couple of weeks um Exporting Countries cut its contract changes.
forecasting Brent to rise to $100 barrels in the latest week, ac- been focusing on the impact of have seen the expected squeeze demand forecast in 2019 in its
a barrel, we see real risks of this cording to a Reuters survey. Data U.S. sanctions against Iran that on Iranian crude flows taking report and said rising challenges
happening. The fact that much published by the American Pe- will target oil exports from No- shape, with overall outflows in some emerging and develop-
higher supply is already need- troleum Institute (API) on Tues- vember. down markedly,” consultant JBC ing countries could negatively Ikea to open first
ed from the likes of Saudi Ara- day showed a fall of 8.6 million “Iran is increasingly becoming Energy said. impact global economic growth. store in Ukraine
AFP| Kiev, Ukraine
Airport to be showcased
Swedish furniture giant
at World Route Forum Ikea announced plans
Wednesday to open its first
store in Ukraine next year,
TDT| Manama panel discussions with indus- finally bringing its take on
try experts, centred on key air Scandinavian home design
Bahrain Airport Company service development issues to the ex-Soviet country af-
(BAC) will showcase Bah- currently affecting the route ter years of delays.
rain International Airport’s development community. The announcement came
(BIA) competitiveness as a re- BAC Chief Commercial during a meeting between
gional aviation hub and pro- Officer, Ayman Zainal, said: Ukrainian President Petro
mote the Kingdom as a tourism “World Routes is one of the Poroshenko and the com-
The Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, Dr Abdulhussain Mirza, during his visit to the Electricity and Water
destination, alongside the Bah- most important events for Authority’s Customer Service Center. The minister was accompanied by Sheikh Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, pany’s CEO in Southeast
rain Economic Development BAC and we are always keen Chief Executive Officer of EWA and officials. The minister followed up the progress of work in the centre’s various Europe in the capital Kiev.
Board and the Bahrain Tour- to participate. It provides an departments and saw how officials handled and responded to the requirements of citizens and residents with regard “It’s the right moment for
ism and Exhibition Authority, excellent opportunity for us to electricity and water services. The minister also inspected the equipment set up. EWA also launched a new service Ikea to be here, when we
at one of the aviation indus- to meet with international air- to manage queues in the customer service centers in cooperation with the Skiplino Technologies specialized in queue look at the business climate
try’s biggest global events. lines and airport management management and the opportunities,” Ste-
The 24th World Route De- companies. The forum is an fan Vanoverbeke told the
velopment Forum, taking place ideal platform to showcase Ukrainian leader.
in Guangdong Province, China the numerous advantages of
from September 15 to 18, will operating out of BIA as well
bring together airlines, airport as the improvements being
operators, tourism authorities, made to its infrastructure, fa- Chinese firm eyes
government bodies, and other cilities, and services through Serena Williams’
relevant stakeholders to ex- the Airport Modernisation
plore potential partnerships. Programme. BAC and its part- racquet maker
More than 3,000 delegates ners are working to develop
from 110 countries are expect- new routes and cargo opera- AFP| Hong Kong
ed to attend the event, which tions that will serve the needs
provides a platform for route of businesses and passengers China’s Anta Sports
development professionals to within BIA’s facilities. This Products has offered to
discuss, develop, and plan net- event is a great opportunity for pay $5.5 billion for the firm
work strategy. us to meet with senior route The summer internship students at KPMG in Bahrain. KPMG takes 51 interns throughout the year, with 11 offered full- that makes the Wilson ten-
The event will include decision makers and network time jobs. This included 23 university students, who completed their summer internship in the firm. This is being done nis racquets used by Serena
face-to-face meetings, an ex- planners and gain valuable in- as part of the firm’s on-going student internship programme, which provides learning opportunities for students from Williams, it said in a state-
hibition, and a conference sight that brings us closer to leading universities inside and outside of the Kingdom to help them gain valuable work experience and prepare them ment yesterday.
featuring presentations and our goals.” for successful careers Anta has joined buyout
firm FountainVest Partners
to offer 40 euros ($46.50)
a share for Finland’s Amer
Tech to cost SE Asia millions of jobs, warns WEF Sports, one of the world’s
biggest sports equipment
firms that also owns popu-
lar ski brands Salomon and
AFP| Hanoi ings abounded that countries in- have embraced so-called “dis- skilled workers whose econom- of 10 years then they will not be Atomic.
cluding Vietnam, Indonesia and ruptive technologies”, poorer ic aspirations have changed in globally competitive at all.” Along with Roger Federer,
Automation will soon make Thailand where manufacturing manufacturing hubs are not step with their incomes, ASEAN The hardest hit will be “jobs Williams is one of Wilson’s
millions of low-skilled jobs has driven GDP and employed yet equipped to adapt to rap- countries must act fast to edu- that focus on routine tasks –- most recognisable tennis
-- from cashiers and machine millions would be among the id change driven by automa- cate their workforce, delegates including cashiers, typists, ma- stars, who hit the headlines
operators to waiters and drivers worst affected. tion. But they may soon have no warned. chine operators, and clerks” and for her bad-tempered loss
-- redundant across Southeast In stark comments, Vietnam’s choice. About 6.6 million jobs in “The ASEAN region has prob- so are at high risk of automation, in Saturday US Open final
Asia, experts said yesterday, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Southeast Asia are likely to be- ably got a window of about 10 Phu Huynh of the International in which she smashed her
warning the region to upskill Phuc told the forum technology come “redundant” within a dec- years during which it has to Labour Organization told AFP.  racquet.
fast or face huge employment could spell doom for the “Asian ade due to new tech, according transition into something more “In Southeast Asia, these jobs The bid is non-binding
problems.  factory model” of growth that to a study by Cisco and Oxford higher value added,” Justin are often filled by women and and subject to a number of
The topic was centre stage has driven his country for recent Economics released on Wednes- Wood, WEF executive member, workers with lower qualifica- conditions such as a due
at the World Economic Forum years. While richer economies day at WEF.  told AFP. “If they haven’t taken tions and they in particular are diligence investigation, the
(WEF) in Hanoi, where warn- such as Japan and Singapore To head off crisis among low the right decisions by the end highly vulnerable.” statement added.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
08
Chinese hotpot Modest recovery in markets
chain Haidilao eyes
nearly $1-bn IPO
AFP| Beijing
Gains were capped, however, by expectations that the US-China trade row will escalate again after
China’s premier hotpot
chain Haidilao Inter- Beijing said it planned to impose anti-dumping sanctions worth billions of dollars on Washington
national is hoping to raise
almost $1 billion in an ini-
tial public offering in Hong AFP| London
Kong, according to an pro-
S
spectus made public yes- tock markets enjoyed a
With China involving
terday.  breather from festering
The Sichuan hotpot op- trade war fears yesterday, the WTO in the
erator is known for its good giving investors a welcome dispute and the
customer service -- a rar- chance to hunt for bargains after US preparing more
ity in China -- with queu- recent weakness, traders said. tariffs, it doesn’t
ing diners provided with Gains were capped, however,
appear this threat
snacks, tea, and even man- by expectations that the US-Chi-
is going away any
icures. na trade row will escalate again
time soon and is
The legion of customers after Beijing said it planned to
also enjoy live shows during impose anti-dumping sanctions something we should
their meals put on by Haid- worth billions of dollars on just get used to
ilao staff. Washington.
CRAIG ERLAM, ANALYST
“Stocks have ticked up al-
though traders remain nervous
about the state of global trading
EU’s Juncker wants relations,” said market analyst
‘new alliance’ with David Madden at CMC Markets European markets finished higher, with Paris leading the pack with a gain of 0.9 pc.- File photo by trade fears, and partly by a
UK. brewing emerging markets cri-
Africa “China have been making this threat is going away any sis.
life tricky for the US, and now Key figures around 1530 GMT time soon and is something we The new turn in the US-China
AFP| Strasbourg the ball is in President Trump’s should just get used to,” Erlam spat meanwhile adds to a sense
court. Dealers know full well London - FTSE 100:  0.6 percent at 7,313.36 points (close) said. of pessimism across trading
European Commission what sort of reaction we could Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.5 percent at 12,032.30 (close) European markets fin- floors in recent weeks as the
head Jean Claude see from Mr Trump, and some ished higher, with Paris leading world’s top two economic pow-
Paris - CAC 40:  0.9 percent at 5,332.13 (close)
Juncker yesterday called for are in wait and see mode,” he the pack with a gain of 0.9 per- ers stand on the cusp of an all-
a “new alliance” with Africa added. EURO STOXX 50:  0.5 percent at 3,328.16 cent. London rose 0.6 percent out trade war that observers fear
that would create millions Analyst Craig Erlam at Oanda New York - Dow Jones:  0.6 percent at 26,115.42 and Frankfurt added 0.5 per- could batter the global economy.
of jobs and include a free said the lull is likely to be just Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  0.3 percent at 22,604.61 (close) cent. China on Tuesday said it
trade deal. temporary. Wall Street was mixed in late would ask the World Trade Or-
His call came as Europe- Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  0.3 percent at 26,345.04 (close) morning trading, with the Nas- ganization next week for per-
Get used to it
an countries are struggling Shanghai - Composite:  0.3 percent at 2,656.11 (close) daq being pulled lower by tech mission to impose more than
to find a united solution to “With China involving the Euro/dollar:  at $1.1639 from $1.1600 at 2040 GMT stocks, while the Dow rose 0.6 $7 billion in sanctions annually
slow the flow of African mi- WTO in the dispute and the US percent. on the United States over an-
Pound/dollar:  at $1.3036 from $1.3026
grants crossing the Mediter- preparing more tariffs –- and Earlier in Asia, an ongoing ti-dumping practices. The WTO
ranean, mainly to Spain and threatening an eventual tariff on Dollar/yen:  at 111.40 yen from 111.57 yen stock market sell-off showed no will discuss the issue on Sep-
Italy, in search of a better all imports –- it doesn’t appear sign of letting up, partly fuelled tember 21.
life.
Erdogan appoints himself as US may ban flavored e-cig
Lula quits race,
Haddad to run
head of Turkey wealth fund AFP| Washington “We see clear signs that
instead youth use of electronic ciga-
US regulators said yester- rettes has reached an epidemic
AFP| Curitiba, Brazil day they are considering proportion, and we must ad-
AFP| Ankara removed from the board, while flag carrier Turkish Airlines, as an immediate ban on flavoured just certain aspects of our com-
Brazil’s jailed ex-lead- new members included Rifat well as state-owned enterprises e-cigarettes, as the Food and prehensive strategy to stem
er Luiz Inacio Lula da President Recep Tayyip Er- Hisarciklioglu, the president such as the PTT Turkish post of- Drug Administration chief this clear and present danger,”
Silva tapped his running- dogan yesterday appointed of the Union of Chambers and fice. Turkish Airlines is regard- warned of an “epidemic” of said FDA Commissioner Scott
mate Fernando Haddad to himself the chairman of Tur- Commodity Exchanges of Tur- ed as one of Turkey’s crown vaping among youths. Gottlieb in a statement.
replace him on the ballot key’s sovereign wealth fund and key (TOBB). jewel assets and its size is set to The agency sent more than “We’re especially focused on
in next month’s presiden- named his son-in-law and Fi- Erdogan last year said the grow further with the move to 1,100 warning letters and 131 the flavored e-cigarettes. And
tial election, bowing out of nance Minister Berat Albayrak fund needed a “reorganisation” a giant new Istanbul airport as fines to retailers it said il- we’re seriously considering a
the race after he was barred as deputy chairman.  after the first chairman Meh- its main hub in October. legally sold JUUL and other policy change that would lead
from seeking a new term. Zafer Sonmez, who was head met Bostan was removed from The fund was set up in the af- e-cigarette products to minors to the immediate removal of
The switch was approved of Turkey and Africa for Ma- his post in September 2017. termath of the attempted over- during a nationwide under- these flavored products from
at a meeting of the Workers laysia’s sovereign wealth fund The fund was established in throw of Erdogan in July 2016. cover sting including brick- the market.”Gottlieb cited pre-
Party in the southern city of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, was August 2016 and tens of billions Its establishment was seen as a and-mortar and online stores liminary data that has not yet
Curitiba -- where Lula has named as the fund’s general of dollars worth of state assets way of tightening state control this summer.The crackdown been published, but which he
been held since April for manager in presidential decrees including -- wholly state-owned over Turkey’s assets. marked the “largest coordinat- said shows “youth use of e-cigs
corruption -- as the clock published in the official gazette.  -- Ziraat Bank were transferred Such funds can be used for ed enforcement effort in the is rising very sharply.”
ticked down on a court-or- One of Erdogan’s advisors to it in 2017.The fund’s other as- large projects, maintaining pen- FDA’s history,” the agency said The data is expected to
dered deadline for him to mainly known for his outland- sets include the state’s minority sions and national welfare pro- in a statement, warning of even be published in the coming
name a stand-in. ish statements, Yigit Bulut, was 49.12-percent shareholding in grammes, or in times of crisis. harsher action to come. months.
EU parliament clears copyright law in blow to big tech
The dramatic vote in the French city of Strasbourg confirmed the European Union as Silicon Valley’s most powerful critic and
follows anti-trust decisions that have cost Google and Apple billions
AFP| Strasbourg as Silicon Valley’s most power- Strasbourg ended up passing EU commissioners Andrus
ful critic and follows anti-trust the draft law with 438 votes in Ansip and Mariya Gabriel, who
The European Parliament decisions that have cost Google favour, 226 against, and 39 ab- proposed the reform, dubbed
yesterday approved a con- and Apple billions. stentions. the vote “a strong and positive
troversial EU copyright law that Europe is also leading the The text MEPs settled on com- signal and an essential step to
hands more power to news and political charge on protecting promised on some of the ways achieving our common objective
record companies against in- data privacy, and just ahead of news organisations will charge of modernising the copyright
ternet giants like Google and the copyright vote warned web companies for links to content, rules in the European Union.” 
Facebook.  firms it could hold them respon- with platforms free to use “a few
‘Great step forward’
Backing the draft were tradi- sible for terrorist propaganda. words” of text, according to an
tional media, in urgent search European lawmakers were amendment. French President Emmanuel
of income at a time when web sharply divided on the copyright It also slightly watered down Macron, who firmly backed the
users shun newspapers and tel- issue, with both sides engaging a proposal for so-called upload reform, hailed “a great step for-
evision and advertising reve- in one of the biggest rounds of filters that will make platforms ward for Europe”.
nue is siphoned away by online lobbying that the EU has ever -- such as YouTube or Facebook “I am proud that France has
platforms.The dramatic vote in seen. -- liable for copyright breaches been at the forefront of this
the French city of Strasbourg But, despite uncertainty ahead European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivers his State of the and force them to automatically fight,” he added on his Twitter
confirmed the European Union of the vote, MEPs meeting in Union speech at the European Parliament delete content by violators. account.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
09
Regional markets struggle US incomes rises
as poverty rate
declines
Reuters | Washington
as Drake & Scull plunged its Abu Dhabi’s index fell 1.2pc as Petrochemical stocks opened
• Closing Bell
Shareholders to vote 10pc daily limit to a record low Aldar Properties dropped 2.1pc strong after Brent oil surged The median US house-
on whether to keep of 0.405 dirham, bringing its SAUDI  0.8% » 7,635 after saying it was spinning off near $80 a barrel overnight, but hold income rose for a
losses this year to 82pc. its recurring-revenue assets the sector closed lower with top third straight year in 2017
Drake & Scull operating The company said sharehold- DUBAI  0.8% » 2,810 worth 20 billion dirhams ($5.4 producer Saudi Basic Industries and the poverty rate de-
ers would meet on Sept. 27 to ABU DHABI  1.2% » 4,934 billion) into a new, fully owned losing 0.7pc. Chemanol rose clined further, government
•
Abu Dhabi’s Aldar decide whether to dissolve the QATAR  0.6% » 9,990 subsidiary, which would help it 2.1pc, however. data showed yesterday.
drops after announcing company, under an article of raise capital more cheaply. MedGulf, which had jumped The Census Bureau said
EGYPT  0.9% » 15,488
United Arab Emirates company But Dana Gas rose 2.6pc af- its 10pc daily limit on Tues- in its Income, Poverty and
spin-off plan
law requiring firms to vote on KUWAIT  0.1% » 5,330 ter Crescent Petroleum said it day, added a further 5.3pc to Health Insurance Cover-
whether they should continue BAHRAIN  0.2% » 1,341 obtained approval to raise its 16.00 riyals. Shareholders as age and Supplemental Pov-
Reuters | Dubai operating if their accumulated stake in Dana to over 20pc. As of end-Wednesday will obtain erty Measure report that
OMAN  1.0% » 4,531
losses have reached half of is- of early July, it owned 19.04pc, tradeable rights to buy new median household incomes
M
iddle Eastern stock sued share capital. according to Thomson Reuters shares at 10 riyals each. increased 1.8 per cent to
markets mostly fell The firm subsequently issued according to exchange data, fell data; its stake was diluted by the Qatar bucked the downtrend $61,400 last year.
yesterday as a plunge another statement stressing its 2.1pc. The bank said it had no conversion of Dana’s convertible with its index gaining 0.6pc to a The report also showed
by loss-making construction board and management would exposure to the company and sukuk into equity. 16-month high. Qatar Interna- the poverty rate — thepcage
firm Drake & Scull dampened do their utmost to ensure it con- was holding the shares as col- In Saudi Arabia, the index fell tional Islamic Bank added 2.9pc of people living in poverty —
Dubai and a late wave of selling tinued operating, but this did lateral for a financing facility 0.8pc as Banque Saudi Fransi as buyers rotated through the fell to 12.3pc last year from
in Saudi Arabian banks dragged not boost the stock price. provided to local private equity lost 2.0pc and the biggest lend- banking sector, following strong 12.7pc in 2016. The Census
down that market. Ajman Bank, which holds firm Tabarak, which was the er, National Commercial Bank, gains by other Qatari banks ear- Bureau also said about 28.5
Dubai’s index fell 0.8 per cent 13.06pc of Drake & Scull shares beneficial owner. dropped 1.2pc. lier in the week. million residents did not
have health insurance in
2017, not statistically differ-
ent from the previous year.
Serb spends 36 years US-Canada trade deal possible While the poverty thresh-
U.S.-Canada trade deal closer old in 2017 was an income of
Canada and the United States are said to be close to a trade deal if $24,858 for a family of four,
collecting currencies sticking points over Canada’s protected dairy sector, cultural protection
analysts say the number re-
of media firms, and a system for settling trade disputes are resolved
Graphic News sembles a trend of declining
U.S. exports U.S. trade deficit U.S. imports
of goods (all figures US$) of goods poverty that has persisted
Canada and the United States to Canada from Canada since 2014 under the tenure
are said to be close to a 2013 of former President Barack
$300.75bn -$31.75bn $332.50bn
trade deal if sticking points over Obama.
Canada’s protected dairy sector, $312.82bn -$3260.4164bn $349.28bn The economy added 2.2
protection of media firms, and million jobs in 2017, with
2015
a system for settling trade dis- $280.86bn -$15.45bn $296.31bn the unemployment ending
putes are resolved. the year at 4.1pc.
2016
Canadian foreign minister $266.73bn -$11.05bn $277.78bn
Chrystia Freeland announced
ata lbkrse wakitthh rthoeu gUhn ittheids Swtaeteeks oinn $282.27bn of 1Ag4ml.o2ebr%iacla’s -$1270.0157bn of6 Cg8al.on2ba%adla’s $299.32bn New York overtakes
a revamped North American exports Top exports exports London as top fin
Free Trade Agreement, saying
Zoran Milosevic holding the last addition to his collection of banknotes and a new deal was now “eminently Vehicles $52bn Mineral fuels $73bn centre
coins from around the world, a coin from Bermuda, at his home in the village Machinery $43bn Vehicles $56bn
possible.”
of Pavlovci, 70 km west of capital Belgrade Electrical machinery $25bn Agricultural products $22bn
US President Trump has lam- Reuters | London
Agricultural products $24bn Machinery $21bn
basted Canada for protecting its
pavlovci, Serbia Milosevic showed off decades dairy farmers with hefty tariffs. Mineral fuels $20bn Special (inc. timber) $14bn New York has overtaken
Plastics $13bn Plastics $11bn
of his painstaking work with An Associated Press fact London as the world’s
U.S. jobs reliant on trade Canadian jobs reliant on
His day job is working as colourful notes and coins lined check concludes that Trump is most attractive financial
with Canada 9 million trade with U.S. 2.5 million
a locksmith but out of up under protective glass. basically right about the tariffs. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, USTR, Canadian Business © GRAPHIC NEWS centre, a survey said on
hours Zoran Milosevic’s pas- He said he had managed to Canada allows a small amount Wednesday, as Britain’s de-
sion is to hunt down rare coins collect 194 different curren- of dairy and poultry imports cision to leave the Europe-
and bank notes as part of a 36- cies, including some which into the country duty-free or at on butter. States’ 17 per cent. an Union prompts banks to
year quest to collect all the are no longer in use, and his very low taxes. Anything above The World Trade Organiza- Despite Canadian barriers shift jobs out of the city to
currencies of the world. achievement was even more the faces punitive import du- tion says Canadian dairy tariffs the United States last year ran preserve access to Europe’s
At his home in the north- impressive as he rarely left his ties: Consider 245 per cent tar- average nearly 249 per cent, a $474 million trade surplus in single market.
ern Serbian village of Pavlovci, Serbian home to find them. iffs on cheese. And 298 per cent compared with the United dairy with Canada. Brexit poses the biggest
challenge to the City of Lon-
don’s finance industry since
the 2007-2009 financial
Apple unveils iPhone Xs premium phones in 2 sizes crisis, since it might mean
banks and insurers lose ac-
cess to the EU, the world’s
biggest trading bloc.
AFP | Cupertino, United States offered over the counter directly New York took first place,
to consumers,” he said. followed by London, Hong
Apple yesterday unveiled up- “Now you can take an ECG any Kong and Singapore in the
dated versions of its priciest time, anywhere, right from the Z/Yen global financial cen-
iPhones along with a new smart- wrist.” tres index, which ranks 100
watch that allows users to take The device also detects when financial centres on factors
their own electrocardiograms. a person suffers a fall, seen as an such as infrastructure and
The California tech giant re- important feature for elderly or access to quality staff.
vealed its iPhone XS and iPhone disabled users. London’s ranking fell
XS Max, updating the top-of-the If a person falls, and then is by eight points from six
line handsets released a year motionless, the watch will call months ago, the biggest de-
earlier. emergency services, he added. cline among the top con-
“We are going to take iPhone tenders. The survey’s au-
X to the next level,” chief exec- thors said the drop reflect-
‘Crossroads’
utive Tim Cook said at a media ed the uncertainty around
event at the company’s head- Research firm CB Insights Brexit.“We are getting clos-
quarters in Cupertino, Califor- said Apple is at a “crossroads” er and closer to exit day and
nia. a decade after introducing the we still don’t know whether
The new phones have displays iPhone. London will be able to trade
of 5.8 and 6.5 inches, boosting “Looking for the next wave, with all the other European
screen size while keeping a Apple is clearly expanding into financial centres,” Mark Ye-
small-format handset, Apple augmented reality and weara- andle, the co-creator of the
vice president Phil Schiller said. bles with the Apple Watch and index, said.
The September event allows AirPods wireless headphones,” “The fear of losing busi-
the company to unveil its latest the firm said. ness to other centres is driv-
offerings before the key holiday “But the next ‘big one’ -- a ing the slight decline and
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an Apple event
shopping season. success and growth driver on people are concerned about
While the iPhone has made the scale of the iPhone -- has London’s competitiveness.”
Apple the world’s most valuable Moor Insights & Strategy said a major redesign -- and a series “Apple Watch has become an not yet been determined. Will Since Britain voted more
company, worth more than $1 Apple had done enough “to keep of features designed to improve intelligent guardian for your it be augmented reality, auto, than two years ago to leave
trillion, it has slipped to third its smartphone growth going its performance as a medical and health,” chief operating officer wearables? Or something else the EU, some of the world’s
place among smartphone mak- until the competition responds.” health device. Jeff Williams said. entirely?” most powerful finance
ers as Chinese-based Huawei The watch, sold in the United He highlighted a major inno- Cook said Apple was nearing companies in London have
New smartwatch features
has grabbed the number two States from $399 and up, will be vation -- the watch’s ability to its two billionth device for its begun moving staff to the
spot. Apple also introduced a fourth available in stores on Septem- perform an electrocardiogram. mobile operating system known EU to preserve the existing
Analyst Patrick Moorhead of generation of Apple Watch with ber 21. “This is the first ECG product as iOS. cross-border trading.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 integrate it with the Indian Union. Representativesand the United States Senate. Union.
In life’s last moments, Why I’m willing to suffer
TOP
4
through ‘cats’ in China
open a window TWEETS
01
My hospice patients were dying, but they still longed for fresh air and birdsong
Obama doctrine: Give
away everything, The
it will all be fine.’ And in the concede on every issue,
same way, there were other get nothing in return, enchanting
people before me with my di- project weakness, & apol-
agnosis. Other people will have ogize for America and futuristic
died in the same way I will die. Trump doctrine: Don’t
And it’s natural. It’s a natural give an inch, get prison- opera houses
RACHEL CLARKE progression. Cancer is part of ers back, broker peace,
of the
nature too, and that is some- defend America, restore
Af urrowed brow and flail- thing I have to accept, and learn faith in the West, and
country’s
ing arms were all we had to live and die with.” clean up the mistakes of
to go on. The grimacing, Finch recorded a song based the past
megacities
the way the patient flung his on the peace she felt listening to @charliekirk11
head from side to side — all of it the bird song, and it was enough
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signified an unvoiced anguish. to bring her some relief from
We tried talking, listening, mor- what — up to that point — had
Italian
phine. His agitation only grew. been almost feverish efforts at
All cancers have the power to self-preservation. masterpieces
ravage a body, but each assails Another patient, whom I
in distinctive ways. One of the admitted in July with about a every night
particular cruelties of a cancer week to live, was mostly con-
of the tongue is its capacity to cerned that I keep the windows
deprive a person of speech. open, so that he could “keep on Is hall approach the SC
Some of us thought he must feeling the breeze on my face this month as to when
be suffering from terminal ag- and listening to that blackbird the Bench will hear my
itation, a state of heightened outside.” I rushed to make sure Ram Mandir Writ Peti-
anxiety that sometimes devel- of it. tion. This month the NH,
ops as the end of life draws near. Shortly before his death from Tirupati, Yamuna and The Guangzhou Opera House is a structure that rises and falls at the foot of Zhujiang Boulevard.
But the junior doctor on the pancreatic cancer at 59, in the GST / Sunanda cases are
team, Nicholas, was convinced 1990s, the British playwright also listed for hearing
that we could unlock the source Dennis Potter described the @Swamy39 half-empty opera houses that As China modernizes at through our hotel concierge. in) words from a language class
of our patient’s distress and vol- exaltation of looking out at a have sprung up in the past warp speed, it’s anchoring Sure, Hong Kong is suited from your youth. And many of
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unteered to stay behind in the blossom that had become the few years in such megacities its new cities or at least to Western culture vultures us urban denizens — often sin-
room. “whitest, frothiest, blossomest as Chongqing, Guangzhou and the newly bulldozed and like me with a sprinkling of gle and far from our families —
Nicholas reappeared about an blossom that there ever could Zhuhai. bedazzling ones with road shows, annual perform- depend on the arts for a certain
hour later. “You can understand be” from his window. As China modernizes at warp ing arts festivals and high-pro- level of fulfillment. Loneliness
performing arts centers
his speech,” he announced. “Things are both more trivial DAVID BELCHER speed, it’s anchoring its new file concerts. We get the “Met and big-city disconnection melt
that make Lincoln Center
“You just have to really listen.” so that it threatens to stifle the news that further palliative People often imagine “When you come to the end than they ever were, and more cities — or at least the newly Live in HD” opera broadcasts away in the presence of great
When I re-entered the room, kindness and compassion that chemotherapy was no longer hospices to be dark and of your life, you get the sense important than they ever were, In ever thought I’d be so ex- bulldozed and bedazzling ones look like an impromptu from New York (but delayed art.
the reclining chair that the pa- should be the bedrock of med- an option. She was 51. From that that you don’t want to lose your- and the difference between cited to see “Cats.” — with performing arts centers barn stage in a Mickey for several months to pass the Part of the lure of these lavish
dismal places where
tient — a tall, angular man in icine. point on, her terminal breast self, you want to be able to pass the trivial and the important Watch out, America! After soaking up West- that make Lincoln Center look Rooney and Judy Garland local censors). Cover bands dot theaters is that sense of won-
there is nothing left to
his 80s — had been thrashing But then there are the mo- cancer would run its natural something on,” she told me lat- doesn’t seem to matter. But the #HurricaneFlor- ern culture — primarily in New like an impromptu barn stage movie. the city, with a hit song by the der — what it must have been
around in had been turned to ments when helping someone course, medicine powerless to experience but dying. But er. “When I had whole brain nowness of everything is ab- ence is so enormous, we York, London and Paris — about in a Mickey Rooney and Judy Carpenters most likely being like to walk into a new cathe-
face out onto the garden and the is easy: Just nature is enough. arrest it. what dominates my work radiotherapy, I felt as though solutely wondrous,” he told an could only capture her thrice a week for more than 20 Garland movie. These celebri- sung in a hotel lobby at any dral centuries ago, seeking a
double doors were open wide. Before I specialised in palli- “My first thought, my urge, is not proximity to death something had dropped out, as interviewer. with a super wide-angle years, I accepted a job two years ty-architect houses often up- given moment. Bob Dylan just spiritual connection or just a
Now, he sat calmly, transfixed ative care, I thought the sheer was to get up and find an open but the best bits of living. if everything I said needed to be People often imagine hospic- lens from the @Space_Sta- ago in the Hong Kong office of stage their performances — and breezed through Asia (if Dylan sense of architectural awe. As
by the trees and sky. All he had vitality of nature might be an space,” she told me on that first Nowness is everywhere. saved. It was all running away es to be dark and dismal plac- tion, 400 km directly above The New York Times. No sweat, I suspect that’s the point. They can breeze at this point). And more people move around the
wanted was that view. affront to patients so close to meeting. “I needed to breathe from me. es where there is nothing left the eye. Get prepared I thought: Maybe I was so Mo- are glorified roadhouses for the camp lover in me is deep- world for work, connected by
For a decade, I have worked the end of life — a kind of im- fresh air, to hear natural noises “Somehow, when I listened to experience but dying. But on the East Coast, this is zart-ed and Sondheim-ed to splashy Broadway shows, tour- have websites with an English ly bitter that Air Supply just our devices and our ability to
as a doctor in Britain’s Nation- pudent abundance. And yet, in away from the hospital and its to the song of a blackbird in the what dominates my work is not a no-kidding nightmare death that I really didn’t need to ing ballet and modern dance option and the ability to pur- played Singapore but skipped communicate through Google
al Health Service. We are an the hospice where I work, I am treatment rooms.” garden, I found it incredibly proximity to death but the best coming for you. #Horizons see another production of “Don companies, traveling sym- chase tickets online. Amazing- Hong Kong. Translate and a simple smile,
overstretched, underfunded often struck by the intense sol- At first she fought to preserve calming. It seemed to allay that bits of living. Nowness is every- @Astro_Alex Giovanni” or “Sweeney Todd.” phonies and native-language ly, credit cards are often not I’ve even tried to meld the these cultural and architectural
health service in which too few ace some patients find in the herself digitally, documenting fear that everything was going where. Nature provides it. Well, maybe I was wrong. But theater. The National Centre accepted in China. WeChat Pay worlds that collide here. I re- wonders are a modern version
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doctors and nurses labor with natural world. every thought and feeling on to disappear, to be lost forever, just give me the right grand Chi- for the Performing Arts in Bei- and Alipay are king here. The cently attended a student pro- of the great opera houses of cen-
too few resources, struggling I met Diane Finch, a patient, her computer before they, and because I thought, ‘Well, there (Rachel Clarke is an NHS doctor and nese opera house and I’ll gladly jing, often referred to as The language barrier is a constant duction of “The Threepenny turies past: temples of national
the author of “Your Life in My Hands:
to deliver good care. Burnout in May, on the day her oncol- she, were lost forever. But one cally, she heard a bird singing will be other blackbirds. Their suffer through “Memory.” Giant Egg, started it all in 2007, in China, but aside from the Opera” in Cantonese (with, pride and the transformative
A Junior Doctor’s Story.”)
among staff is endemic, so much ogist broke the devastating day, as she was typing franti- through her open window. songs will be pretty similar and As summer fades and cities followed by the Guangzhou well-established opera houses mercifully, English subtitles). I power of music and culture, but
around the world launch their Opera House in 2010, which in Beijing, Shanghai and Guang- never thought I’d miss the nu- also places to be seen, to find
autumn offerings of culture, has become the opera house zhou, others aren’t really set up ance and subtlety of the German comfort, to swagger. Think of
I’ve already joined in: The Hong to beat. It’s almost like amuse- for culture tourism. If they want language. Then there was the the Palais Garnier in Paris, built
CIVILIAN’S TRIBUNE Kong Philharmonic’s 45th sea- ment parks competing to have to draw the masses and take time I tried Cantonese opera as the lavish jewel of France’s
The #WorldHindu- son opener this month was the the largest and most outlandish their place on the world stage, it (without, mercilessly, English belle epoque era, or the current
Congress was a great violinist Leila Josefowicz under roller coasters. shouldn’t be this difficult. subtitles) and wondered what Metropolitan Opera House, a
How to tackle rising suicides? success in spite of media the baton of Jaap van Zweden. Enter my pilgrimage to see One example is the opera on earth I was thinking. A cul- testament to America’s post-
and leftist efforts to deni- Not too shabby. Joshua Bell those dancing and singing cats. house in Zhuhai, which is rem- tural experience is fine for about war and space-age power in the
grate it. I was honored to showed up last weekend. The “Cats” (performed in English) iniscent of Botticelli’s “The 15 minutes if you don’t know the 1960s.
speak before its inspired small but respectable Hong has set up its feline junkyard for Birth of Venus.” It’s a tower- language. Then you start to feel OK, so I’ll admit that I may be
Of late, I have been reading many reports that could serve a refuge in times of crisis for any audience. Those who talk Kong Opera has “Turandot,” a two weeks at the Guangzhou ing structure made up of two like a monolingual loser. overstating what I can get out
about rising number of suicides among human. The society needs to change. I don’t mean about freedom of expres- coproduction New York City Opera House, Zaha Hadid’s giant scallop-shaped facades These journeys to Eng- of seeing “Cats” in China, but
the expatriate community of Bahrain. As it should go back to the medieval ages, but we sion try to suppress any Opera, next month. I’m not $200 million architectural mas- on a man-made island where lish-language theater or the the Guangzhou Opera House
a doctor, I can only think of one reason behind need to revive the human compassion and love so Hindu voice, which shows Puccini-ed out, but after two terpiece. A two-hour train ride the Pearl River meets the South wordless comfort of symphony and its opulent cousins give me
all these suicides, mental depression caused by that we are able to take care of our brothers and how much more Hindus years I’m looking for a more from Hong Kong to the city of China Sea, adjacent to the gam- music and dance have helped that sense of wonder and ex-
various factors, which could include financial sisters, who struggle with various issues in life. need to speak up! gobsmacking venue than this a mere 15 million was my new- bling mecca of Macau. It is as devoid my cultural void. But citement about the future of
troubles, personal issues and diseases. So it’s high As one community, we can solve many problems @davidfrawleyved city’s nearly 30-year-old per- est weekend quest for culture. stunning and revolutionary — more deeply, my nearly two the arts across our planet. Go-
time we think about the factors that are leading faced by these underprivileged persons who, at forming arts center. Tickets were easy to purchase and as city-defining — as the years here have made me realize ing to heaven on a kitty-cat tire
to mental depression among the expatriates. All times, even don’t have a good friend to talk to. I What’s fascinating about liv- on a comprehensive website Sydney Opera House must have what culture means on a purely isn’t exactly Mimi’s final death
I could feel is the changes in the ways and rela- am sure that the social organisations will come Disclaimer: (V iews expressed ing on the cusp of China is the with an English-language op- been 45 years ago. But its web- emotional level. It is a connec- aria in “La Bohème,” but you
tionships among people that have been brought up with plans and initiatives to solve this rising by columnists are personal and exciting but slightly frustrat- tion. Simplicity goes a long way. site is nearly incomprehensi- tion, if nothing else, to one’s should’ve seen the house.
out by the technological revolution. Yes, this suicide menace. need not necessarily reflect our ing cultural pilgrimages I’ve But my travels to see these ble. A friend and I were able to native language, even if you’re
(David Belcher, is an editor in the
revolution has adversely affected the humans. editorial stances) embarked on of late: visiting great halls are often fraught get tickets to a traveling phil- reading subtitles in English but
Hong Kong office of the New York
There are no good friendships or strong bonding Dr Chandran Pillai the extravagant and sometimes with challenges: Most don’t harmonic performance only connecting to Italian (read: Lat- Times Opinion section.)
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