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His Majesty hails BDF as a source of pride for Bahrain MANAMA: The BDF is a source of pride for Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad said yesterday. “The dawning of the BDF was a defining national moment,” he said as he patronised a ceremony marking the 46th anniversary of the force.

HRH the Premier attended the event. His Majesty was welcomed on arrival by HRH the Crown Prince, BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and National Guard chief Lieutenant-Gen-

eral Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. The King praised the BDF’s role in defending Bahrain and contributing to the nation’s development. He also praised its role in ensuring the success of the Bahrain International Airshow

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since it was launched at Sakhir Airbase. Separately, His Majesty issued an order promoting BDF Chief of Staff Major-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Full report – Page 14

denounced those trying to drive wedges between Bahrainis, and destroy their national family unity.

He made the remarks after giving directives to fast-track work on Hamala housing project, and instructing officials to ensure the 233unit scheme features all services.

Receiving Hamala villagers, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed the need to ensure citizens’ well-being, promote sustainable development and preserve social fabric. “The government is sparing no efforts to meet citizens’ needs, whether in towns or villages, and ensure them decent living standards,” he said.

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The Premier stressed his keenness to reach out to people and gauge their needs. “Proximity with people and attending to their pressing needs is a daily priority,” he said. Bahrainis will always stand united to thwart attempts to spark divisions, the Premier pointed out. “Those trying to drive wedges between Bahrainis should be shunned unless they regain reason.” Al Hamala Society chairman Jaafar Ahmed Mubarak described the Premier as a nation-builder who has spearheaded Bahrain’s progress and promoted sustainable development. He submitted a number of demands on behalf of the villagers. Shura Council member Abduljalil Al Awinati hailed the Premier for his open-door policy and his proximity to people. Picture – Page 14

MANAMA: Bahrain has enough fresh meat for the next three days, and will totally depend on import of frozen meat after that, sources said. This is due to directives from the veterinary directorate at the Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry to ban import of livestock from Djibouti and Somalia, despite the country running out of live sheep and a ban on import from Australia, reports our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej, describing the information as “accurate and irrefutable”. Why has the Bahrain Livestock Company been ordered to deal with only parties approved by the ministry? the sources wondered. “Why does the import licence stipulate the company must deal with a specific quarantine while this company has been operating for more than 30 years? Why this flagrant interference in the company’s affairs and who is benefiting from such interference? Who benefits from the company’s destruction?” they added.

n Historic debate MANAMA: Bahrain’s 40 municipal councillors

will attend a joint meeting today for the first time in their 12-year history. Members of the country’s five municipal councils will discuss several key issues, including housing. The meeting was scheduled for January 7, but was postponed over disagreements on the agenda.

n The Premier

MANAMA: The Premier yesterday

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n Women’s rights push n Bahrain-based adventurer Anke Brandt is gearing up to kitesurf around the island in a day in a world record-setting attempt that will raise money for charity. The fundraiser by the German, starting from Amwaj, is expected to take place at the end of this month. Full report – Page 7

MANAMA: Bahrain has taken major strides in improving the rights of women, according to an official report. The government will outline its achievements to the UN as it presents its third national report to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in Geneva next Tuesday. A high-level delegation will travel to Switzerland for the event, including ministry officials and members of NGOs. Full report – Pages 4-5

Iran arms ‘sent to Shi’ite opposition’ MANAMA: Seventeen US intelligence agencies have confirmed to Congress that Iran is supplying weapons to Bahrain’s opposition. They claim that such an action could ignite sectarian havoc in the region, writes

SAYED ZAHRA. Iran is providing radical Shi’ite groups in Bahrain with multiple means of support and this is likely to continue this year, they said in their annual report on National Intelligence Agencies’ assessment of threats

facing the US worldwide. “The US intelligence is expecting Iran to continue to meddle abroad in such a way that harms American interests and escalates regional tension,” says the report. Full report – Page 4

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By NOOR ZAHRA

A POLICEMAN arrested in connection with an explosion that injured four of his colleagues has admitted to knowing about the attack days before it happened.

However, the Bahraini denied taking part in the terror blast, which happened in Sehla on August 29 last year. The 32-year-old along with four others were remanded in custody for 45 days yesterday pending investigations. All five men have been accused of attempted murder and detonating and possessing explosive devices. Prosecutors said two gas cylinders, which were connected to wires and a mobile phone, were placed inside a booby-trapped car. They added that the blast was remotely detonated, which damaged the

n The wreckage of the car

stolen Peugeot and a nearby minibus. The 32-year-old officer claimed he received news about plans for the attack from his friend. “I got a message on WhatsApp from one of my friends, who told me that they had prepared to carry out an explosion

through a booby-trapped car,” he said in his statement to prosecutors. “He told me that he got a car from a person named ‘unit one’, who told him to use the car in the ‘operation’. “He also asked me to give him information about the vehicle’s registration.

“I received another call from him saying he was going to carry out the ‘operation’ in 10 minutes. “I later heard that Al Ashtar Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack on the policemen.” The policeman’s friend, 22, confessed to remotely detonat-

ing one of the devices. “I put the two cylinders in the car, which were connected to wires and a mobile phone, which were handed to me by a man called ‘unit one,” he told prosecutors. “I drove the vehicle to Sehla near the entrance of the village and left it there.

“I climbed on top of a nearby car shade and detonated the explosive device. “I then tried to run away, but I fell to the ground and fainted. “When I woke up, I was at the BDF Hospital, surrounded by policemen.” The Public Prosecution also questioned the owner of the stolen Peugeot, a Bahraini man, who identified one of the suspects from a police line-up. He claimed the suspect had helped him fix a flat tyre before he carjacked him. Radical group Al Ashtar Brigades earlier claimed responsibility for several terrorist attacks, including a car explosion at Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Mosque in Riffa on June 17 last year and an explosion in Bani Jamra on May 28 last year in which seven policemen were injured. [emailprotected]

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Women’s rights BAHRAINI women have been facing new types of violence and discrimination since the unrest broke out in 2011, according to a key report compiled by a 14 non-government organisations (NGOs).

The risk of human trafficking has also increased with 16 cases reported among Arabs and 92 among non-Arabs regis-

By SANDEEP SINGH GREWAL tered between 2007 and last year. The shadow report, compiled by the Bahrain Women’s Union (BWU) in co-operation with other NGOs, will be discussed during the 57th session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms

of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in Geneva next Tuesday. Bahrain’s women rights record will be discussed before a high-level committee which is expected to highlight achievements, issues and challenges. “Discrimination still exists between men and women in the field of political participation and decision-making positions and also in granting citizenship to their children from a foreign spouse,” says the report. The report refers to the hegemony of political societies and the failure to back female candidates “They do not sponsor women candidates, but only see women as voters,” it says. The report recommends a 30 per cent quota for women in parliament to enhance their role in political life. It also highlights the plight of victims of

n A Bahraini woman at work

domestic violence, who are still not covered by any legislation, adding that “many victims do not approach (government) centres and opt

Iran ‘supplying arms to Shi’ite opposition’ Seventeen US intelligence agencies have confirmed to Congress that Iran is supplying weapons to Bahrain’s opposition. they claim that such action could ignite sectarian havoc in the region, writes SAYED ZAHRA. Iran is providing radical Shi’ite groups in Bahrain with multiple means of support and this is likely to continue this year, they said in their annual report on national Intelligence Agencies’ assessment of threats facing the US worldwide. “Iran’s interference in the region clashes with US interests and inflames regional conflicts and its commitment to back and empower Shi’ite forces will ignite sectarian conflicts in the region.” this came as US director of national Intelligence James Capper presented to Congress on January 29 the annual report on national Intelligence Agencies’ assessment of threats facing the US worldwide. “the US intelligence is expecting Iran to continue to meddle abroad in such a way that harms American interests and escalate regional tension,” says the report. It added that Iranian officials believe

that their support to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has played an essential role in strengthening the regime and that such support might continue this year. As far as the Middle east is concerned, the report says that “Iran will continue to provide weapons, among other means of support, to Palestinian groups, Houthi rebels in Yemen and radical Shi’ites in Bahrain in order to expand the Iranian influence and confront what they consider to be foreign threats”. Concerning Iran’s claims on its keenness to contain and counter sectarianism in the region, the report reveals that “Iran considers that the rise of sectarianism represents a dangerous regional development”. On the contrary, the report says that the US intelligence agencies “believe the fact that Iran considers itself as being responsible for the protection and empowerment of Shi’ite groups in the region will transcend its declared desire to avert sectarian violence”. “therefore, Iran’s acts and conduct will only lead to fuel tensions rather than curtail sectarianism in the region,” the report said.

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for silence to protect the family and to avoid shelter to 124 women in 2012. divorce and social stigma”. The BWU also expressed concern about Referring to the rights of domestic workers, the legal age of marriage in the report, saying the NGOs say employers deprive them of children below 16 years can be married with weekend holidays, withhold their approval of the Sharia Court after passports, sometimes fail to pay verification of the suitability of their salaries and commit acts of the husband, which contradicts sexual or physical abuse. Child Rights Convention defining “There have been cases where child age as 18 years. domestic workers who flee their Women working in the private employers due to abuse, are found sector earn an average of BD476, to be exploited as sex workers or compared to BD714 for men, the trafficked as sex slaves,” says the report highlighted. report. NGOs, who compiled the The rampant practice of “free report with BWU include the visas” among migrant workers Bahrain Transparency Society, is also documented, adding such MWPS, Bahrain Social Society illegal practices encourage the and General Federation of exploitation of domestic workers in Bahrain Trade Unions. n Ms Mubarak prostitution networks. Other contributors were The Migrant Workers Protection Society Bahrain Young Ladies Association, Awal (MWPS) says in the report that since its cre- Women Society, Riffa Cultural Charity Society, ation in 2005 it has housed more than 1,200 International Women’s Society, Reef Women’s migrant female workers (mainly domestic Society, Bahraini Women’s Society, Hamad workers) at its shelter, adding they provided Town Women’s Society and Contemporary

Women’s Society. highlights the challenges and list of issues that “I think the two main issues we need needs to be addressed. to focus are passing the second version of “Some of the points raised in the report are the Family Law for Shia and amendments related to the new challenges women have to the Nationality Law to allow faced post the political situation in Bahraini women to pass their 2011,” she said. nationality to foreign spouse and “Let me make it clear that this kids,” said the General Federation detailed shadow report is not of Bahrain Trade Union women against the government, but only and children’s affairs head Suad highlighting the missing points Mubarak. that needs their attention as civil She left for Geneva last night society organisations are keen and will join other representatives to work with them together on from NGOs, who will hold a series this.” of workshops and lectures with UN Bahrain will discuss its achieveofficials and delegates from other ments and challenges when it subcountries. mits its report submit to the UN A delegation from the National next week. Institution for Human Rights, It says 18 equal opportunity n Mr Al Deerazi headed by its vice-chairman Dr units have been established in varAbdulla Al Deerazi, will also ious ministries, official institutions take part in the CEDAW report discus- and the private sector to ensure women’s needs sions along with an official delegation from are integrated into government agencies’ poliBahrain. cies and budgets. Ms Mubarak said the shadow report clearly [emailprotected]

Fraud charge banker critical

A BAHRAIN-based pain and is recovbanker jailed in ering.” Dubai in connection Mr Ridley’s wife with a $501 million has been keeping a fraud remains in a vigil at his bedside, serious condition in but relatives have hospital. refused to comment Charles Ridley The Briton was is being treated at among five investDubai Hospital after ment bankers handbeing transferred ed long prison from his prison cell sentences in April with abdominal 2011 for allegedly pain. defrauding Dubai n Mr Ridley “The patient’s Islamic Bank in concondition is being monitored,” nection with a loan. However, said a well-placed source. the defendants have always “He complained of intestinal maintained their innocence.

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Dog found roaming the streets dies

AN emaciated dog found roaming the streets of Bahrain died yesterday. The severely malnourished male dog was spotted by members of the public wandering around an industrial area in Hidd wearing a large green tag on his ear. n The photograph of Marlon that Tony Waters, who runs shocked animal lovers in Bahrain the Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, and a team of volunteers stepped in to help. The dog, named Marlon after the lorry driver who first spotted him, was taken to the Animal Care Clinic in Hamala yesterday, where vets removed rocks and wood from his stomach. They hoped the dog would make a full recovery, n Marlon with Deena Shipwright, but he died a short while who helped to rescue him, on the after. way to the vets

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Analysing the dreams of men and women...

t is an accepted dispute that women and men cannot see eye to eye on many things in life. We just seem to disagree on almost everything in our lives. But now scientists have found that not only do we differ in our thinking during the day, we also do not seem to agree when we are asleep! A study of dreams found that even in the dead of night, the sexes are thinking about different things. In the most comprehensive study of bad dreams to date, researchers found men were more likely to have nightmares about catastrophes such as flooding and earthquakes or being chased by swarms of insects. Women have terrifying dreams about social conflicts and relationships, fearing heartbreak or lost friendships, rather than physical harm. Canadian researchers asked more than 300 men and women to write down the content of their dreams on waking each morning for up to five weeks. Diary entries on nightmares were longer than those for bad dreams and women wrote longer descriptions of their bad dreams than men. Dr Genevieve Robert, a psychologist at the University of Montreal, said that men’s nightmares were more likely to contain ‘themes of disaster and calamity’. Meanwhile, ‘dreams of interpersonal conflicts may elicit a more intense emotional response in women, leading to a greater proportion of such dreams ending in nightmare awakening’. Nightmares were dominated with scenes of physical aggression, including kidnappings and murders. Rows and fights, humiliation, infidelity and other forms of ‘interpersonal conflict’ formed the second most common theme. Feelings of failure and helplessness, including being late or lost, were also common, as were nightmares in which the dreamer became ill or died. Many also jolted awake after believing they could see or feel the presence of an evil force such as a monster, alien, vampire or ghost. It is thought that everyone dreams. Most people forget them straight away but heavy sleepers have better recall. Researcher Antonio Zadra says nightmares can have serious consequences for health. Nightmares, he says, are not a disease in themselves but can be a problem for the individual who anticipates them or who is greatly distressed by their nightmares. People who have frequent nightmares may fear falling asleep – and being plunged into their worst dreams. Some nightmares occur every night. Dr Zadra and Dr Robert collected nearly 10,000 dream reports from 572 men and women during two to five weeks. Despite their scary reputation, fear is actually not the main emotion elicited in many nightmares and bad dreams, according to The Huffington Post. Just a little more than one-third of nightmares and more than half of bad dreams elicited primary emotions other than fear, found researchers from the University of Montreal. Instead, feelings of confusion, disgust, sadness and guilt are common in these types of dreams, the research showed. So although the debate may still rage about whether men and women think differently in the day, it appears that in sleep we dream separate dreams.

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‘Turn polluted beach into wildlife reserve’ call A CAMPAIGN has been launched to turn a polluted beach in Bahrain into a wildlife reserve. Activists, led by Indian environmentalist Rakesh Vyas, are appealing to environment bosses to transform the troubled area in Tubli Bay into an eco-tourism site. The proposal has been welcomed by the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), which said plans to build a tourism centre and a bird-watching tower at the site were already being discussed. Mr Vyas is carrying out daily cleanups of the beach after spotting scores of birds badly injured or killed after being caught in discarded fishing nets and hooks during a bird-watching trip. He has also designed posters to raise awareness about the dangers of dumping fishing lines and other waste near the shore. “The Tubli Beach is a very important habitat for birds and has high aesthetic value for Bahrain,” he said. “It has the potential to become a bird-watching area if we can first keep it clean of fishing lines and hooks as well as clean rubbish lying all along the rocks and going into the sea, which

n A dead bird caught by fishing debris at the beach.

Right, volunteers during the clean-up drive will have an adverse long-term impact projects to develop the site, including on the local environment.” plans to build a visitors’ centre,” he The bay is currently home to 20 dif- said. “Tubli Bay is already recognised ferent species of endangered birds and by the conservation organisation, birds of prey including gulls, terns, BirdLife International, as an importflamingos, cormorants and herons. ant bird area. SCE acting director Abdulqader “The process of transforming the Khamis told the GDN there were sev- area will take time, at the moment we eral projects in the pipeline to turn the are finalising the plans and it is not bay into an eco-tourism site, which something we can do within one day. would include a bird-watching zone. “But we do have plans to promote However, he stressed this was not eco-tourism, including bird-watching, something that would happen over- at the site. night. “We already have a number of “We fully support the idea of re-

habilitating Tubli Bay and we have already noticed there have been improvements in terms of the fishing lines after sending inspectors down to review the area.” To join Mr Rakesh on his daily clean-up drives, which take place between 7am and 9am, e-mail [emailprotected]. Anyone with information about the dumping of fishing lines and nets should e-mail the council on qaderk@ pmew.gov.bh, [emailprotected] or call 39626499.

Officials clean dumping site By FRANCES LEATE A TEAM of government officials got their hands dirty yesterday as they cleared part of a beach that has been filthy for nearly two decades. It follows complaints that the 4km stretch of beach in Karranah was used as an illegal dumping spot and was covered in waste, including dead animals. Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) chief executive Dr Adel Al Zayani credited the GDN for highlighting the need for action to clean-up the area. “The area’s municipal council is in charge of reporting the condition of the coastline to both the SCE and the Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry,” he said. “In this case the GDN thankfully raised the issue, whereas it should have been the other way round.” He said natural beaches see various types of organic material washed ashore that appear as pollutants but are only aesthetically unpleasant. “Wood washed ashore is organic and being cellulose-based makes it decompose naturally,” he said. “Seaweed and sea grass washed ashore are nature’s way of offering coastal birds and creatures their meal or fishing bait. “Organic material washed ashore by natural sea currents are only aesthetically unpleasant to the eye. It supports a flourishing ecosystem beneath and in between. “However, the SCE is keen on preventing oil slicks, chemical spills and industrial waste from impacting Bahrain’s coastline, whether from the land or sea.” Activists and residents earlier demanded authorities to take action against the illegal dump-

n Rubbish being cleared at Karranah beach

ing. Country Club horse trainer Bahmanakodan Karunakaran said he has been asking authorities

to intervene since he moved to Bahrain 19 years ago. “I was surprised and very pleased to see about 20 workers clearing the beach,” he said. “They were picking up all the rubbish and putting them in bags. “I had two riders with me from Jordan and they couldn’t believe such a beautiful beach had been left in such a mess.” The GDN earlier reported that the beach was covered in waste, including computer monitors, domestic rubbish, dead birds and even a dead horse that has been left to decay for the last three months. To report illegal dumping of rubbish, call the SCE hotline on 80001112. [emailprotected]

Kitesurfing for a cause

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A BAHRAIN-BAsed adventurer is gearing up to kitesurf around the island in a world record setting attempt that will raise money for charity.

German Anke Brandt is planning to kitesurf the entire length of Bahrain’s coastline in one day, starting from Amwaj. Details of the fundraiser are still under wraps, but it is expected to take place at the end of this month. “It’s hard to say what day I will be setting off because of the weather,” Ms Brandt told the GDN. “We cannot predict the wind and we need a time window of about nine days to have a chance of a possible launch. “Circling an island is making this attempt more difficult, as wind speed can differ from one coast to the other and tidal movement can affect the journey due to the shallow water that surrounds Bahrain. But at the

By GREG FOUNTAIN same time this makes it more exciting.” The 30-year-old sportswoman will be raising money for European-based organisation Wings For Life – a research foundation that aims to make potentially paralysing spinal injury curable. “At the moment it’s an online process, so people can donate money via a website at www.justgiving.com/kitebeyond but we are hoping to do things like a charity barbecue on the day itself,” said Ms Brandt. She is currently in the process of securing support from the Bahrain Olympic Committee and gaining clearance to film and kitesurf in some of the restricted waters around the island that form part of the route. Permission is also needed for her to practice kitesurfing beneath the King Fahad

Causeway before the day of the attempt. Ms Brandt is also appealing for sponsorship of around BD7,000 to cover the cost of bringing a Guinness World Records representative to Bahrain, pay a camera team to professionally document the attempt and buy GPS equipment, video cameras and witness books needed to prove the record has been broken. The world record for longest continuous kitesurfing journey by a woman is currently held by UK sportswoman Andreya Wharry, who travelled 115.4 nautical miles (213.72km) between Watergate Bay in Cornwall and Dungarven in Ireland on September 7, 2005. Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring Ms Brandt can email her at [emailprotected]. [emailprotected]

n Hotel staff visiting the cancer ward

Gift baskets joy for cancer patients... Top management from the InterContinental Regency Bahrain visited the kingdom’s main hospital to put a smile on the face of cancer patients. They toured wards in the Salmaniya Medical Complex to mark World Cancer Day, which fell earlier this month. Staff presented the children with gift baskets comprising of

beauty products, which were sponsored by European luxury brand Bruno Vassari. The hotel’s commercial director Rafik Kamel, executive assistant manager Mohammed Sanad, executive chef Adrian Upward and public relations and marketing manager Jehan Fathi were among those present.

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Drama not yet a crisis... By Oliver Kamm

ix years since the collapse of the banking system, the world economy has still not fully recovered. Now there is a new source of weakness. This one is not in the advanced industrial economies but in emerging markets. India, Turkey and South Africa all raised interest rates last week. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation stood ready to intervene in markets after the rouble fell to its lowest level for five years. These countries are trying to defend their currencies. A rise in interest rates is intended to stop an outflow of capital. Emerging economies have grown more rapidly than the developed economies in recent years. And as interest rates in the US, the eurozone and Britain are close to zero, the more normal level of rates in the emerging economies has been attractive to investors seeking higher rates of return. Stock and bond markets in the emerging economies have performed strongly. That is now changing because the monetary stimulus in the developed economies is coming to an end. The Federal Reserve, America’s central bank, is scaling back (or “tapering”) its purchases of assets. When you take account too of instability in important Latin American economies such as Argentina and Venezuela, you find reasons why investors are suddenly wary of emerging markets. The expected returns are too low to justify the risk of putting money in these markets. The turmoil is not deflecting the Fed. By cutting its monthly purchases of government bonds, it is curbing the stimulus that has been so helpful for financial markets since 2009. This makes investors more cautious. They have been buying safer assets such as German government bonds and the Swiss franc. It is too early to call this a crisis, but it has been bad for the emerging markets. Turkey is particularly hard hit. The central bank raised its lending rate to 12 per cent from 7.75pc; this temporarily supported the lira, the Turkish currency, which had fallen sharply in the previous few days. Those gains were reversed, however, after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the decision. For all these economies, it is a tough question whether to raise rates. It makes sense to combat inflation (which is running at 7.4pc in Turkey) and support the currency, but it also risks choking off growth. Why should all this have an impact on the advanced industrial economies? Because of the risk of financial contagion. Apparently localised events may be the catalyst for something much bigger. Lehman Brothers was a fairly small investment bank, but it had positions in vulnerable parts of the financial markets. When it failed in 2008, panic followed. Greece is a peripheral member of the eurozone, yet its budget crisis threatened to undermine the entire currency union. What does this mean for policy? First, emerging economies have been the mainstay of global growth since the banking crisis but (with the increasing exception of China) they have a weak spot: Their currencies. Investors build up reserves of dollars or euros, but they speedily dump their holdings of Turkish liras or Indian rupees if they sense weakness in these markets. This makes it particularly important that policymakers in emerging markets make needed structural reforms early rather than wait to implement them in a crisis. Short-term capital from foreign lenders can flow out of the economy quickly. Second, provided an economy is prepared to pool fiscal policy and make structural reforms, there may be a case for joining a currency union to protect it from currency speculators. Though it is customary to scoff at the euro, smaller economies are queuing up to join. Latvia did this year; Lithuania aims to do so in 2015. In the meantime, central banks in developed economies are set to tighten credit conditions. The rest of the world may be in for turbulence.

The shocking truth Sir,

o have an electrical subsidy or not to have, that is the burning question. It seems to me that those Western expatriates having a work contract with their perks of electricity/water bills paid for, have no worries, and the ministry will still get their expected increased dues. The Eastern expatriates will Published letters are not necessarily not be able to afford it, so will the views of the Editor. Readers eat less food or wishing to make a go back home, complaint through leaving gaps in the GDN should the labour force provide full details who currently of the complaint do the work together with their which Bahrainis contact telephone do not. The othnumbers. ers and the elderly sick will be too proud to ask for help. Retired Western expatriates who have given years of service and whose pitiful UK pension, will not cover the increase, will go home. The ministry will then be forced to spend more money on a selection committee to check out who should or should not pay. This will cost the ministry administration fees. Maybe everyone over the age of 60 be exempt? So who is the winner here? Who will decide who shall and who shall not. Will human rights be brought in because of disparity in selection? Is the handling of this situation opening up a can of worms? Erma Judge

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TODAY is Thursday, February 6, the 37th day of 2014. There are 328 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1577 - Henry of Navarre is recognised as head of Huguenot Party in France. 1626 - Peace of La Rochelle is signed between Huguenot rebels and French Crown. 1643 - Dutch mariner Abel Tasman discovers Fiji Islands in the Pacific. 1701 - War of Spanish Succession begins. 1715 - Peace of Utrecht ends war between Spain and Portugal. 1778 - Britain declares war on France. 1819 - East India Company, represented by Stamford Raffles, establishes settlement at Singapore. 1840 - Treaty of Waitangi signed, guaranteeing Maori tribal chiefs their lands and certain other rights in return for British sovereignty over New Zealand. 1869 - Greece agrees to leave Crete following Turkish ultimatum. 1897 - Crete proclaims union with Greece. 1899 - Treaty of Paris is ratified, whereby Spain cedes Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the US for 20 million dollars. 1902 - French agreement with Ethiopia to finance railway construction provokes protests from Britain and Italy. 1964 - England and France agree on constructing English Channel rail tunnel. 1975 - Three paintings – one by Raphael and two by Piero della Francesa – are stolen from National Gallery in Urbino, Italy. 1990 - West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl says he favours immediate talks with East Germany on introducing the D-mark there. 1991 - Colombian president Cesar Gaviria pleads for peace in two-day rebel offensive

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that left at least 47 people dead. 1992 - Three days of clashes between Islamist protesters and security forces kill 12 and injures dozens in Batna, Algeria. 1993 - Armenian forces are reported to have captured 12 settlements in a major offensive in the Nagorno-Karabach enclave in Azerbaijan. 1994 - Martti Ahtisaari wins Finland’s first direct presidential election. 1995 - Two 100-ton spaceships – the biggest ever to converge in space – fly in formation in the first US-Russian rendezvous in 20 years. 1996 - More than 1,000 Palestinians challenge Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem by filing claims for property they once owned in the Jewish part of the disputed city. 1997 - Marking his first year as president of Haiti, Rene Preval distributes land to peasants. 1998 - A suicide bombing kills nine people at a military checkpoint in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1999 - The first peace talks between Kosovo Albanians and Yugoslavia open in Rambouillet, France. 2000 - Hillary Rodham Clinton announces her candidacy for US Senate. She later defeats the Republican candidate in November, becoming the only first lady ever elected to public office. 2001 - Ariel Sharon is elected Israeli prime minister in a landslide win over Ehud Barak. 2002 - Athanase Seromba, a Roman Catholic priest accused of participating in the 1994 slaughter of Tutsi by ethnic Hutu in Rwanda, surrenders to the UN Criminal Tribunal. 2003 - Hundreds of Mexican labourers

So I ask whether I can complain and simply get told that I cannot be helped and I need to go back to Sanad and ask staff there why my request wasn’t processed. This is the kind of unhelpful customer service that’s forcing us to move to other providers. I’ll be visiting the Sanad office yet again so my family can get a phone and Internet at least by the end of the month. Mohammad l A Batelco spokesman said: “We regret that the customer is experiencing issues with his request. However, without details such as the

protest in front of the US Embassy demanding to be paid wages they claim they are owed for working on American farms and railroads 60 years ago. The Mexicans came as guest workers starting in 1942 under an agreement aimed at filling US labour shortages caused by the Second World War. 2004 - US president George W Bush appoints conservative former judge Laurence Silberman and a moderate former Democratic senator Chuck Robb to head a special commission to “figure out why” inspectors haven’t found the weapons that intelligence experts said Saddam Hussein was hiding in Iraq. 2005 - The African Union says the military in Togo has conducted a virtual coup by ignoring the constitution and appointing the son of Africa’s longest ruling leader, Gnassingbe Eyadema, to take over as the country’s new leader just hours after his father died of a heart attack. 2006 - Anger over caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad spills violently onto the streets of Afghanistan, where protesters direct their anger against the US. Police gun down at least four people, some as they try to break into a US military base. 2007 - African, Asian and South American nations where child fighters have been used in war are among 60 countries worldwide to endorse the Paris Commitments, an agreement that commits them to stopping the practice and punishing those who recruit youngsters as combatants. 2008 - Seven doctors and pharmacists go on trial in Paris for the deaths of more than 100 young people who contracted a brain-destroying illness, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, after being treated with tainted

human growth hormones. The trial follows a more than 16-year investigation. 2009 - Nigerian health workers hunt down errant bottles of a poisonous teething formula as 84 infants and children have died after swallowing a syrup laced with a chemical normally found in antifreeze. 2010 - Top finance officials of the seven major industrial countries seek to calm jittery markets by pledging to keep providing government aid to sustain a fledgling economic rebound. 2011 - Two American hikers accused of spying appear in a closed-door Iranian court session to begin trial after an 18-month detention that has brought impassioned family appeals, a stunning bail deal to free their companion and backdoor diplomatic outreach by Washington through an Arab ally in the Gulf. 2012 - The US closes its embassy in Syria and Britain recalls its ambassador to Damascus in a new Western push to get President Bashar Al Assad to leave power and halt the murderous grind in Syria – now among the deadliest conflicts of the Arab Spring. 2013 - An Islamic summit that opens in Egypt lays bar the multiple divisions within the Muslim and Arab worlds with conflicting approaches to Syria’s civil war exposing Sunni-Shi’ite fault lines that have torn the region for years.

IF you can talk brilliantly about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered - Stanley Kubrick, American movie director (1928-)

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Aquarius January 21st - February 19th

about power charges n Expatriates are worried over the government’s plans to lift power subsidies

If a financial complication seems difficult to resolve, it might be because things are implied rather than spelt out. Consider keeping a close eye on income and outgoings in the next 10 days. Despite this, there can be a brighter side, as a way to introduce a new income scheme may emerge from past enterprise and hard work. Don’t give up hope. Pisces February 20th - March 20th Take things as they come, and be content with modest improvement. As Mercury reverts in your sign, you may find plans on hold or delayed. Yet, this celestial phase does have a positive side, as ideas can take on a fresh and vital appeal, ideal if that’s been lacking of late. Yet, the Quarter Moon urges you to avoid a known tittle-tattler. Aries March 21st - April 20th Making an inventory of your talents and resources may give you the reassurance you need to prevent self-doubts. Think back to what you have achieved in the past, and you might realise how much you have to offer. Bolstering your confidence could be enough to encourage a new start, and maximise your full talents, Aries.

Taurus April 21st - May 21st If you’ve been handed an opportunity lately, this can be the time to run with it. Today’s positive Lunar links encourages you to push for what you want, rather than hoping for the best. An enthusiastic approach to succeeding at an important goal could be infectious, enticing others to register your potential for future plans.

Gemini May 22nd - June 21st Have you come up against a blank wall concerning a project, or perhaps a career matter? If so, it may be due to Mercury as it begins its retrograde phase. Things may seem to be in an unfortunate muddle. Yet, if you’re willing to think outside of the box, you might find there’s a silver lining after all. Greater creativity is the key.

Cancer June 22nd - July 23rd

customer’s name and contact details we are unable to investigate further. We therefore request the customer to provide these details via the GDN so that we can take the necessary steps to complete the order without delay.”

No compassion

he Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) says that a visa cannot be cancelled by the employer if an employee applies for mobility. But in my case, it is very clear that it is wrong. I applied for mobility on December 31, and as per my termination letter, the last date that I was to travel was January 25. Amusing that I received an SMS from LMRA on January 19 stating that my visa was terminated, and I was thus forced to travel on the same day. Which way is LMRA right in this aspect? Has it done justice? There is no use charging BD10 and not taking care of the employee, but indirectly supporting only the employer. Shashi Kumar

A cruel threat

his refers to “LMRA issues expat fees deadline” (GDN, February 2). I have been working as chief accountant in a reputed cleaning company since 2003. Now the business in Bahrain is struggling. Like most of the companies in Bahrain, we have also problems in collecting our receivables. Approximately 100 expats are working in our company. In addition to the LMRA fee of BD10 per worker, we have to pay a Gosi fee and health fee. It is very onerous for us to pay our monthly overheads. Under such conditions the respected authorities are very cruel to threaten that if companies are not paying their LMRA outstandings within four weeks they will cancel the residence permit of expats. If the LMRA fee is not waived, businesses in Bahrain cannot flourish. I am requesting the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to do something. Otherwise I fear the Bahrain Government

will become “business-hostile” soon. Ekkanath

Apology in order!

n an article (Medicine prices to be cut by half, GDN, January 23), you quote the chief executive of National Health Regulatory Authority as referring to Bahrain’s current market for prescription and non-prescription medicines as a “fish market”. This is a truly regrettable and irresponsible statement. It constitutes an insult, especially to the old and established Bahraini families who have always pioneered the import of medicines in the Gulf, and to pharmacy owners at large. Pharmacies in Bahrain conform to the highest standards of professionalism and prices are in line with other Gulf states, with the exception of Saudi Arabia due to its sheer size. NHRA previously claimed that the pharmacy market in Bahrain was rampant with fake medication – a statement they soon had to withdraw.

The NHRA accused the Health Ministry of not having controls in place for the dispensation of controlled medicines; a claim that was proven false. If the chief executive indeed referred to the Bahrain pharmacy market as a “fish market”, then an apology is in order. A word of caution: Before the NHRA was established, the Health Ministry’s department of drug and pharmacy control was doing a very professional and efficient job in regulating the drug and pharmacy business in Bahrain. The new price controls being introduced are the result of the long and hard labour of all the GCC health ministries; certainly the NHRA should not be claiming accolades for it, they are just implementing what has been in the works for a long time. We also reiterate that pharmacy owners were always and continue to be in support for any change that benefits the consumer. Dr Fadhel Al Arrayed president, Pharmacy Owners and Importers Society

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t is a norm in every country that some people prefer fanning the fire to dampening disputes between brothers. We have co-existed together for decades and there are many interlinked marriages between Sunnis and Shias. Do we realise what would be the impact on their children due to the present tribulation? We have to battle on different fronts to inspire a renewed sense of confidence amongst locals and foreigners that Bahrain is safe – politically, economically and for tourism. Hopefully there will be a reconciliation between brothers which would enhance the enthusiasm of His Majesty King Hamad to further advance the fledgling democratic environment. A brother’s life is not worth the cost of not being good to one another. Love and respect should be our guiding aim. I remember the quote, “What wisdom could be greater than kindness?” God bless us all. Mansoor M Ali Khan

If various tensions have been spiralling, you might seek solace by connecting with a good friend or group with whom you can discuss your issues. A sociable blend of energies spotlights an opportunity to relax in the company of those you feel most at home with. Their insights and encouragement could be crucial to you today. Leo July 24th - August 23rd Opting to help out someone close may conflict with the things you want to focus on. However, a willingness to chip in could have additional benefits, even though this is less likely to be the first thing on your mind. If you’re having any kind of appointment today, it may be best to present yourself in a more conventional way.

Virgo August 24th - September 23rd As Mercury starts to rewind, this may not be such a great time to forge ahead with key plans and ideas. If you prefer your days to be clear-cut and well-planned, you could be disappointed to find that others don’t share your commitment to efficiency. It’s possible you’ll have to go with a less planned schedule, and one which needs a cautious eye.

Libra September 24th - October 23rd Delays and frustrations could be more apparent, as Mercury regresses for the coming three weeks. The part of your horoscope influenced is the one to do with details, completing work efficiently, etc. So, with this in mind, just be conscious of not giving anyone an opportunity to criticise you, by taking your eye off anything like this. Scorpio October 24th - November 22nd A sense of relaxation and fun may help nudge a romantic liaison in a more intimate direction. Today’s Taurus Moon links to Jupiter and Venus, highlighting all that’s positive about a developing relationship. However, there is also a Quarter Moon, suggesting that someone immediately around you may be glum or out of sorts. Sagittarius November 23rd - December 21st Though social relationships could be flourishing, you may face a dilemma on the home front. Mercury goes into reverse from today, so it’s possible those closest could seem frustrating to be around. Yet, Jupiter in Cancer hints that introducing a witty approach into how you handle these people may actually help to move the moment.

Capricorn December 22nd - January 20th Being too trusting could put you at a disadvantage, so try not to put too much stock in promises. Mercury starts the first of its three annual rewinds, and agreements forged with trusted allies may be better than linking with someone new. Yet, when it comes to generating new and imaginative ideas, you can be very productive.

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what’s on

in Bahrain

Malarkodi Pole 2014, Baan Saeng Thai, Adliya, 7pm. Call 33227100. Lanterns Anniversary Party, Goa Lounge, Lanterns Adliya, 9pm. Call 17250999. A Night on Broadway, Mövenpick, Muharraq, 7.30pm. Call 17460000

DANCE Pilates, Ballare School of Performing Arts, Saar, breakdancing 2.30pm3.15pm (4-7 years) and 4.30pm5.30pm (8-10 years). Call 17300021 for information. Classes for all ages, Victoria Dance, Hamala and Umm Al Hassam – ballet, tap, modern jazz, hip-hop, break dance, contemporary, stretch, combat, bokwa, river dance, singing, guitar, piano, musical theatre, dance fusion. Call 39876215 for more information. Bahrain Ballet Centre classes held at the US Navy Base, Juffair, ballet 5pm-6pm (3-6 years), ballet 6pm-7pm (7-10 years), dancing 7pm-8pm (for adults). Dance classes, Harmony Music Gate, street dance beginners (6-9 years), 3.30pm-4.30pm. Hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, musical instruments classes, karate classes and art classes, 9am-7pm. Call 13622112 or 36464360 for more i n f o r m a tion. Bollywood dance classes, Bollywood Ramli Mall second behind Sharaf DG, next to Al Gosaibi gym, 10am-9pm. Call 39323453 for more information.

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BSB Academy of Performing Arts, Hamala, individual classes in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass, voice, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone and French horn and group classes in music theory, voice, speech and drama, Afro-Arabic drumming and exploring instruments course. Group classes - little voices, LAMDA speech and drama, exploring instruments, mini music makers, junior percussion, drum circle, vocalzone, twinkle toes and musical mayhem. Visit Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ Academy Of Performing Arts BSB or call 17610943 or 17610973 for more information.

Wahooo! water park (heated to 30C), Ladies Night, 5pm-10pm, Bahrain City Centre, Seef. Entry to general public, 11am-5pm. Entry BD10 for people over 1.2m tall, BD6 for others, BD3 for children aged under three years. Visit www.wahooo.com.bh or call 17173000 for the weekly schedule. Lost Paradise of Dilmun (LPOD) Water Park, next to Al Areen, 10am-5pm. BD16 for guests over 1.2 metres in height, and BD7 for guests under 1.2 metres in height. Call 17845100 for more information. Full and half-day sightseeing tours of Bahrain, 8am-8pm, Farhat International Tours and Travels, Manama. Call 36313142, 17216411. Dolphin watch trips, boat trips, Al Dar Island beach resort, off Sitra Coast, 9am-5pm. Call 17704600. Except Monday Sightseeing and city tours in Bahrain, Aradous tours, 8am-8pm. E-mail Aradous.tours@gmail. com or call 17234417 or 36788001 for more information. Sightseeing tours of Bahrain in different languages, Bahraini German International Services, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17742282 or 36361010 for location. Full and half-day tours of Bahrain, 8am onwards. Call 36654246 or 77080111. Arad Fort, Muharraq, 9am-6pm. Call 17672278. Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve, 9am-4pm. Call 17845444. Bahrain National Museum, 8am-8pm. Call 17298777. Al Kurar House for traditional handicrafts Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17322549. Iqra’a Children’s Library, Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17320955 or 17322549. Ahmad Al Fateh Mosque (Grand Mosque) visit programme, every 30 minutes from 9am-3.30pm. Visits are put on hold during prayer times. No prior appointments needed unless big groups or special arrangements are required. Call Farahat Al Kindy on 17727773, 39734440 or fax 17729695. Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre, Al Jasra, 7am-2pm. Call 17611900; Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday-Thursday 7am-2pm, Friday holiday.

Albareh Art G a l l e r y, Adliya, 9am1pm and 4pm-8pm. Call 17717707. Paint your own pottery, Studio Ceramics, off Budaiya Highway, 9.30am-6pm. Call 17599026. Except for Friday Oil painting, pastels, watercolour and acrylic classes, Ella Art Gallery, Adliya, 9am-1pm and 3.30pm-8pm. Call 17292815 or 39073299. Creative classes by Art Lounge with Marion, Yathreb Garden, house number 4, opposite Saar Music Centre, Saar. E‐mail [emailprotected] to register or call 39212060 for more information. Art classes for adults, teens and children by Alexandra Novik, Palitra Studio. Visit

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Art classes on how to recycle household waste into art, The Green Scene, Hoora. Call Vrushali on 33839227 for more information. The Craft Industries Development Centre, Isa Al Kabeer Avenue, opposite Police Fort, Manama, 7am-2pm. Call 17254688. Permanent stamps exhibition, Postal Directorate, Transportation Ministry, 7am2pm. Call 17523403.

Saar Islamic Centre Mosque, by prior appointment only, call 17727773 or fax 17729695. Beit Al Jasra (Al Jasra House), Al Jasra village, towards Saudi Causeway, 7am2pm. Call 17611454. Group and individual art and design classes for adults at artist Marianne Pasman’s private gallery, Saar. Call 39922642 for appointments. Learn Hindustani classical and light music from qualified singer. Call 36401744 for more information.

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Thalassotherapy treatments, Thalassa Sea and Spa at Sofitel Bahrain, Zallaq, pressotherapy and aqua bike. Call 17636391 for reservations or more information on Thalassa sea and spa packages. Kombatt predator, Latin Dance Studio, Oxygen Gym, Budaiya, 10am and 8pm. Call 33889821 or e-mail latin.dance. [emailprotected] for more information.

Personal training, massage treatments and swimming lessons for all ages, Sheraton Fitness, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, 6am10pm. Visit www.sheratonbahrain.com or call 17524570.

Tribal Fitness, group and personal training. Bahrain-wide. Call Craig on 39473710.

Tennis training, 5.30pm. E-mail [emailprotected] for location.

Royal Country Club fitness classes, Riffa Views, body sculpt and tone (mixed), 9am; zumba (women only), 10am and 5.30pm; body sculpt and tone (women only), 6pm. Personal training and private swimming lessons are available by prior appointment. Call 17750777 to register for a class.

Races around Awali organised by Bahrain Road Runners, 4.30pm. Call 36876876.

SPORTS, FITNESS AND WELL-BEING

Fitness Classes, Step Up gym, Muharraq, men’s timings 7am-9am, noon-1am, women’s timing 9am-6pm, Women’s aerobics, 9.30am-10.30am and 4.30pm5.30pm, belly dance class, 3.30pm-4.30pm (only Monday and Wednesday). Call 17343348. The first Cross Fit gym in Bahrain, Extreme Fitness EXFIT, Barbar, Crossfit classes at 6.15am, 8.30am, 9.30am, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm. Call 39533130 for more information.

Shaikh Isa bin Ali’s house, Muharraq, 9am6pm. Call 17334945.

Personalised fitness programmes, group exercise classes, yoga, zumba, personal training, Fitness First Bahrain. Call Bahrain World Trade Centre on 17131499 and Oasis Centre, East Riffa (women only) on 17620005 for membership and more information.

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Fitness classes, Oxygen Gym, Budaiya,

National Industries Exhibition, Industry and Commerce, Seef, 7.30am-1.30pm. Call 17564170 or 17564171.

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hour of power (mixed), 6.30am-7.30am; body balance (women only), 9am10am; kombatt (women only), 10am11am; hard core (women only), 11amnoon; military fitness, noon-1pm; taekwando (children’s class), 4pm-5pm; hatha/power yoga (mixed), 5pm-6pm; pilates (women only), 6pm-7pm; Latin mix (mixed), 8pm-9pm. Call 17616165 in advance to book.

Cupping, Joz Spa, Juffair, 10am-9pm. Call 17369133. Bellacura Beauty Lounge and Salon, Juffair, 9am-9pm. Call 17364955 or 36614814. Health Club, Dessange, Adliya, 6am10pm, Spa, 9am-9pm, Salon 9am10pm. Call 17713999 Herbal massage, Yas Body Care, Riffa, 9am11pm. Call 17491958 or 39776882. Pilates private classes for women, Saar, 9am to 6pm. All classes are scheduled by appointment only. Call 39611396 for more information. Pilates, La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, 9am-6.30pm. Visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net, e-mail [emailprotected] or call 17230123 for more information. Exercise classes, Life-Fit Fitness Centre,

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Budaiya, power fit (mixed), 6.15am; zumba-toning (women only), 8.30am; box-fit (women only), 9.30am; kiddi ballet (Victoria Dance Studio), 4pm; box-fit (mixed), 5.30pm. Spa Beauty for facial massage and body treatments, 9am-3pm. Call 17692424 or 33001261. Beat The Fat club – exercise while you socialise, 8pm-10pm. Call 36650638 for more information. Life and motivational coach, offering Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy plus Psychometric tests, Sanad, 1pm-9pm. Call 36488688 for more information. Co-active coaching for organisations, transition, parenting, stress, study and work ethics, re-branding yourself, fulfilment and networking. Psychometric profiling and university applications (interviews/ selection/personal statements/essays) available in addition to study skills, presentation and networking skills and academic writing workshops. Fully qualified and experienced staff. Call 38442727 or 17590137. Personality and ability assessments to help identify and measure critical skills needed for success in work and life. Call 39407129 between 6pm and 9pm for location. Classes, Ramee International Hotel, RJS Health Club, Juffair – power yoga, aerobics, Pilates, circuit training, step training, pranayam and meditation weight loss class (women only), 11am and 6pm; Mixed weight loss class, 7pm. Call Bijan on 36270302 or e-mail [emailprotected]. Classes, Ramee suites-3, Hoora – yoga, kriya yoga, yog nidra and shatkrama

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Today's best guide to leisure, activities, clubs and events... for chronic ailments as obesity, BP, arthritis, cholesterol and stress-free lifestyle (women only), 7.30pm8.30pm, 6.30am-9am, 6.45pm-7.30pm (mixed). Call Manoj on 34375102. Asian traditional massages and beauty treatment, specialising in couples treatment, Sherry Spa, Beauty and Massage Centre, Al Mabrukah Building, Juffair, 10am-10pm. Call 17824070. Therapeutic massage, hand and foot reflexology, bamboo massage – free demonstration. Call 39015776 for location in East Riffa. Yoga, Telugu Kala Samithi, Adliya, 10am11am and 7pm-8pm. Call 39881232. Aqua aerobics, yoga, step, sculpt, spinning, Pilates, bums and tums, belly dance classes, Bodyline, Saar, 7.30am9pm. Call 17793932. Power yoga classes, Studio RCT, Orchid’s Dream, Sanabis, 8.45am, Pilates on equipment with Stott Pilates instructor trainer and yoga teacher Roberta Trzebinski, 11am, antennal yoga, 6pm. Call 39445816.

Keyboard, guitar, tabla, drums, violin, light and Carnatic music, drawing and painting, clay modelling, cinematic and classical dance, karate, yoga and chess classes, Kalabhavan music and arts training centre, Adliya, 4pm8pm. Call 17717271.

The American Women’s Association (AWA) is a nonprofitable organisation with an active member base consisting of a variety of nationalities. Visit www. awabahrain.org for more information on becoming a member and being part of a vibrant group of women.

Brain Body Dynamics, Budaiya, 9am-5pm. Call 17592661 or 39246544 for information.

The Association Francophone de Bahrain (AFBH) is a nonprofitable organisation consisting of members of all nationalities, whose common interest is use and practice of the French language through a large number of morning and evening activities. Visit www.afbh.net or call 33403763 to become a member or for more information. Children’s Playgroup for children aged two to four years old, Amwaj Islands, 9am-noon. E-mail annemostafa@ kung fu, 4.30pm, kung fu kids, 5.30pm, junior kung fu, 6.30pm, wushu, 8pm. Call 17825667.

Women’s fitness programme, Curves Women’s Fitness Centre, Budaiya, 7.30am1pm and 3pm-7.30pm. Call 17691496.

Free meditation classes, Bahrain Meditation Centre, Adliya, 7pm-7.30pm. Call 17712545.

Squash coaching by Hussain Al Thawadi. Call 36309124.

Women and mixed yoga classes, Bahrain Wellness Centre, 7pm-8.30pm. Call 17795961 for details.

Taekwondo after school classes for boys and girls over three years old, Albanna Taekwondo Center, Juffair, 5.30pm9.30pm. Call 36668390. Karate Classes, Karate do Academy, Futureshape, Garden City, Budaiya, beginners 4.45pm, coloured belts, 5.30pm, advanced belts, 6.45pm. Training with resident black belt sixth Dan Sensei Amr Mouawad. Visit www.bkabahrain.com or call 36657059 for more information. Corniche beach class, Bahrain Tai chi and Wushu Centre, Juffair, 8.30am, little

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Activities, British Club, Umm Al Hassam, yoga, 8.30am9.30am (for members and guests); tots and toddlers, 10am-noon (for members and guests); zumba, 10am11am (for members and guests); mah jong, 10am (for members and guests); library, noon-7pm (members only); tae kwon do for juniors, 4.30pm-6pm (for members and guests); tae kwon do for adults, 6.15pm-8pm (for members and guests); kids football, 6pm-7.15pm (for members and guests); football, 7.15pm-9pm (for members and guests). Call 17728245 for more information.

Pool and snooker coaching with European Billiard and Snooker Association master coach, 12.30pmmidnight. Call 39778367 for location.

Sharon’s fitness boot camp classes, The Studio, Hamala, morning classes 9.30am, evening classes 5pm (women and mixed). Private group training also offered. Call 66385537 for more information.

university and school subjects, Gulf International Institute, Exhibition Road. Call 17290209 between 8am to 1pm, and 4pm to 8.30pm.

Clubs and Societies

Training and treatment in Yoga, Reiki and Pranic healing, Bayoga, Juffair, 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm. Call 17725027. Co-active executive, leadership and organisational coaching as well as career and transition coaching evoking powerful and sustained transformation, 9am-8pm. Call 36199980 for timings. Punchbag boxing class, Profile Fitness Centre, 8.30am, 9am-7pm. For one on one or more details call 17727766. Professional qualified and experienced personal life training for children, teens and adults, Life-Fit Personal Training, Budaiya, 6am onwards. Call 33001261.

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Mothers and babies group, Dilmun Club, Saar, aqua fitness classes 8.30am, Library, 2pm-5.45pm. Call 17690926.

Jewellery-making workshops, 8 Mansions, Country Mall, Budaiya, 10.30am-11.30am and 4.30pm5.30pm. Call 39040056 or 17594575. Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) sanctuary, Askar, 9am-5pm. Those interested in adopting pets, walking dogs or volunteering, Call 17591231. Rescued animals will be accepted 24-hours-aday. BSPCA Thrift Shop, opening times, Monday, Tuesday,

Personal Performance coaching, special techniques to guide you in the right direction to co-create the life you desire. Call 36696666 for directions

Email: [emailprotected]

Wednesday, Thursday 9am-2pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm-5pm. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, American Mission Hospital, 7.30pm-9pm. Call 17530020 or 39434200. Children’s classes, My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre, Seef, boot camp, 9am-10am; waddlers, 10.30am11.30am; play date, 11.45am-12.45pm; languatots (up to 4 years), 4pm-5pm; languatots (4.5-7 years), 5pm-6pm. Call 17566566. Toddler art class, Art Toddies Free Play, Saar, 9am-noon. Call 39789878 or 39965338 for reservation and more information. Tony the Dogfather and CSBPA relocated animal rescue centre in Saar. Call 39629889 or 33363352 for more information on rescuing, sponsoring, adopting, walking, volunteering or donations. Party Bridge Club, male/female, partners/singles. Contact [emailprotected]. Chess classes, group and personal training, by international chess master. Call 33266677 for directions and information.

Riffa, 9am-1pm and 4pm-9pm. New centre opened at Mahooz. Call Riffa branch on 17228877 or 39912777 and Mahooz branch on 17268080 for more information.

Life and executive coaching – enhance your personal and professional effectiveness; increase your productivity and life fulfilment. Call 38889796 for more information.

Instant Stress reduction techniques to overcome work pressure from home or office at a rapid speed, Gudaibiya, 6pm to 10pm. Call 33520620 for more information.

Ladies and mixed yoga classes, and yoga therapy by trained Indian instructor, near Bahrain School, old Juffair. Call 36139134 or 38804369.

The physiotherapy centre offers home services and physio centre, with latest techniques treatment, 9am-12.30pm and 4pm-8pm. Call 17722012 for appointments.

Karate, judo, kung fu, wrestling and 18 different kinds of freestyle martial arts, taught by fifth Dan black belt instructor, Pakistan Club, Manama. Children – 7pm-8.30pm, adults – 8.30pm-10pm. Special self-defence classes for women. Call 33960492 or 36679513 for more information. Therapeutic, relaxation and rejuvenation massages, herbal facial, panchakarma procedures, consultation with Ayurveda physicians and Ayurvedic medicines, Vaidyaratnam Ayurvedic Health Centre,

Executive speech coaching – get laughs, applause and your message across, 4pm-8pm. Book free 20 minutes coaching session. Visit 3DSpeaking.com or call 37777784 for more information.

COURSES Cognitive training for struggling learners, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, career adults, college students, senior adults and those with traumatic brain injury, Neural Mind Spark,

Seef. Visit www.neuralmindspark.com or call 36652314 for more information. Learn Arabic in 48 hours with a private tutor. Call 34186689 or visit www. ispeakarabictoo.com for more information. Morning and evening Spanish classes, intensive courses, workshops, Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research, Muharraq. Call 38396273. Bambini Club, The Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, Janabiya. Languatots French (up to 7 years), languatots Arabic (up to 7 years), Bricks 4 Kids, Baby Sensory, Kindermusik. E-mail [emailprotected] or call 17699844 for more information. English courses for young learners and adults, Arabic, French, Spanish and German, Lingo-Ease language Centre, Al Nasir Garden, Budaiya and Juffair, 9am8pm. Group classes and private tutoring for all ages. Call 17590895 or 39102997 for more information. General English and ESP classes, Cambridge IGCSE/A Level, IELTS/ TOEFL/SAT preparation, writing courses, business studies and computer applications, dissertation/thesis advising and editing, and private tuition for

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YESTERDAY’S QUICK SOLUTION ACROSS: 1, Scram 6, Darts 9, Captain 10, Elect 11, Sonic 12, Argon 13, Massage 15, Her 17, Eros 18, Sedate 19, Risky 20, Origin 22, Aide 24, Nod 25, Flatter 26, Chill 27, Mafia 28, Libra 29, Trainer 30, Ceded 31, Tense.

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DOWN: 2, Collar 3, Access 4, Mat 5, Stare 6, Disobey 7, Anon 8, Toilet 12, Again 13, Melon 14, Solid 15, Habit 16, Refer 18, Skill 19, Richard 21, Rotate 22, Attire 23, Debris 25, Flail 26, Cite 28, Let.

English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Farsi, Japanese and Chinese classes, Berlitz Language Centre, Adliya, 8am-8pm. Call 17827847. English, Maths, Latin, Creative Writing up to GCSE and AS Level, UK Common Entrance 11+ 13+ exam preparation for individuals and groups by graduate tutors at Oxford or Cambridge University level, IDRIS Tuition, Budaiya. Personal statements for school and university entrance, exam technique and interview practice. Call 33771234. French courses, Alliance Française de Bahrein, 9am-1pm and 3pm-9pm. Call 17342682 for more information. British Council, Khamis, 8.30am- 7.30pm. Call 17261555. Private tutoring psychology and sociology (all levels), Sanad, 1-9pm. Call 36488688 for more information. English courses (Grades K-12) reading, writing, Math, SAT, Arabic courses reading, writing, Math (K-12), Arabic conversation for adults, Sylvan Learning, 9am6pm. Call Sehla branch on 17400227 and Juffair branch on 17811227. Study Excellence programme for school children. Powerful motivational and individual sessions, teaching skills and tools needed for school studies. Call DS Dev on 33520620. French Tutor for all levels and TCF, TEF, DELF, B1 and B2. Teaching French as a Foreign Language. Call 38329388. Tajweed and Islamic Studies classes for girls and ladies, Dar Alarqum for Quranic Studies for non-Arabs, Saar. E-mail [emailprotected] or call 17794236 or 33909571 for more information.

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DOWN: 2, PA-used 3, Im-mu-ne 4, Nay 5, Tenor 6, Augusta 7, Stop 8, Dar-T-ed 12, Tex-A-n 13, Ling-O 14, Alert 15, Hop it 16, Never 18, Story 19, Peru-Sal 21, Affair 22, Parade 23, Not-I-on 25, Cr.-ass 26, H-ill 28, Met.

Certified professional practitioner courses with the International Institute for Personal and Professional Transformations including diplomas in clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, counselling, NLP, CBT, EFT and Meridian therapies, biofeedback and breathing therapy. Accelerated learning for adults and children. Call 39667623.

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Gulf Daily News Thursday, 6th February 2014

what’s on

in Bahrain

CINECO (CITY): 20 SCREENS

1) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm, midnight, 12.30am and 1am Shows at (VIP I) 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm 2) The Lego Move (G) (Animation/ Action/ Comedy/ Adventure) Starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett Shows at (3D) 10.30am, noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm 3) Saving Mr. Banks (PG 13) (Drama/ Comedy) Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and Annie Rose Buckley Shows at 10.45am, 1.15pm, 3.45pm, 6.15pm, 8.45pm and 11.15pm 4) Grand Piano (PG 15) (Thriller) Starring: John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Kerry Bishe Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm and 11.30pm 5) That Awkward Moment (15+) (Comedy/ Romantic) Starring: Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm 6) Ride Along (PG 15) (Action/ Comedy) Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter Shows at 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm, 5.15pm, 7.30pm, 9.45pm, midnight and 1am Shows at (VIP II) 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 4.45pm, 7pm, 9.15pm and 11.30pm 7) Lone Survivor (15+) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch and Emile Hirsch Shows at 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm, 9.15pm, 11.45pm and 1am 8) The Legend Of Hercules (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure) Starring: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins and Gaia Weiss Shows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm, midnight and 1.15am 9) Frozen (PG) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy) Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Idina Menzel Shows at (3D) 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm, 5.15pm, 7.30pm and 9.45pm 10) Homefront (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: James Franco, Jason Statham and Winona Ryder Shows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.45pm 11) The Nut Job (G) (Animation/ Comedy/ Adventure) Starring: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl and Brendan Fraser Shows at (3D) 10.45am, 12.30pm, 2.15pm, 4pm, 5.45pm and 7.30pm 12) Devil’s Due (15+) (Horror/ Thriller) Starring: Allison Miller, Zach Gilford and Steffie Grote Shows at 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 4.45pm, 6.45pm, 8.45pm and 10.45pm 13) The Package (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Steve Austin, Dolph Lungren and Eric Keenleyside Shows at 11.15am, 3.15pm, 7.15pm and 11.15pm 14) Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG 13) (Action/ Thiller) Starring: Chris Pine, Kevin Costner and Keira Knightley Shows at 2.30pm, 7.15pm and midnight 15) The Wolf Of Wall Street (15+) (Drama/ Comedy/ Crime) Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey

Daily recipe Warming and comforting. Serves four. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 1/2 pumpkin or squash, in cubes 4 carrots, in batons 2 parsnips, in batons 3 tablespoons curry paste 8 large ripe tomatoes, 2 cut into wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled Small pack coriander, chopped 200gm/ 7oz brown basmati rice 6 tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt Thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and chopped 100gm/ 4oz mango, cubes 1 tablespoon mango chutney Small pack toasted flaked almonds Method 1) Heat oil in large lidded pan. Tip in

AT THE CINEMA

Shows at 2pm, 6.45pm and 11.30pm 16) The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage Shows at 3.15pm, 9pm and midnight 17) Captain Phillips (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi and Barkhad Abdirahman Shows at noon, 4.45pm, 9.30pm and midnight 18) Thor 2: The Dark World (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure) Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston Shows at (3D) 9.15pm and 11.30pm 19) Delivery Man (PG 15) (Comedy) Starring: Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt and Cobie Smulders Shows at 1.15pm, 5.15pm and 9.15pm 20) Mr. Go (PG) (Family/ Comedy/ Adventure) Starring: Dong-Il Song, Jiao Xu and Hee-Won Kim Shows at (3D) 12.30pm and 3pm 21) Last Vegas (18+) (Comedy) Starring: Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Morgan Freeman Shows at noon, 4.45pm and 9.30pm 22) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Shows at 2pm, 6.45pm and 11.30pm 23) The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (PG 13) (Adventure/ Comedy/ Drama) Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig and Adam Scott Shows at 11.45am, 4.30pm and 9.15pm 24) Jai Ho (PG 15) (Hindi/ Action/ Comedy) Starring: Salman Khan, Daisy Shah and Tabu Shows at 12.30pm, 6.15pm and midnight

SEEF (II) (EAST SIDE): 10 Screens 1) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 12.30am and 1am 2) The Lego Move (G) (Animation/ Action/ Comedy/ Adventure) Starring: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm 3) Saving Mr. Banks (PG 13) (Drama/ Comedy) Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and Annie Rose Buckley Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm, 8.30pm and 11pm 4) Grand Piano (PG 15) (Thriller) Starring: John Cusack, Elijah Wood and Kerry Bishe Shows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.45pm 5) That Awkward Moment (15+) (Comedy/ Romantic) Starring: Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm 6) Ride Along (PG 15) (Action/ Comedy) Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Tika Sumpter Show at 1am 7) Frozen (PG) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy) Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Idina Menzel Shows at 11am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm, 5.45pm and 8pm 8) The Nut Job (G) (Animation/

Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm

AL JAZEERA CINEPLEX 2 Screens 1) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 2pm, 4.30pm, 7pm, 9.30pm and midnight 2) Ride Along (PG 15) (Action/ Comedy) Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Tika Sumpter Shows at 5.15pm and 9.45pm 3) Lone Survivor (15+) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch and Emile Hirsch Shows at 7.15pm and 11.45pm 4) Frozen (PG) (Animation/ Adventure/ Comedy) Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Idina Menzel Show at 3.15pm

AWAL CINEMA 1) Hasee Toh Phasee (PG 13) (Hindi/ Comedy/ Romantic) Starring: Parineeti Chopra, Bobby Darling and Karan Johar Shows at noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight

AL HAMRA CINEMA n A scene from the action thriller film Lone Survivor … now showing. Comedy/ Adventure) Starring: Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser and Liam Neeson Shows at 11am, 12.45pm, 2.30pm, 4.15pm, 6pm, 7.45pm and 9.30pm 9) Devil’s Due (15+) (Horror/ Thriller) Starring: Allison Miller, Zach Gilford and Steffie Grote Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm and 10.30pm 10) The Package (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Steve Austin, Dolph Lungren and Eric Keenleyside Shows at 1.30pm, 6.45pm and midnight 11) Labor Day (15+) (Drama/ Romantic) Starring: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin and Gattlin Griffith Shows at 1.15pm, 5.30pm and 9.45pm 12) Spiders (PG 15) (Thriller) Starring: William Hope, Shelly Varod and Brian Hankey Shows at (3D) 10.15pm, 11.15pm and midnight 13) Raze (18+) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: Zoe Bell, Rachel Nicholas and Tracie Thoms Shows at 11.15am, 3.30pm, 7.45pm and midnight 14) Jai Ho (PG 15) (Hindi/ Action/ Comedy) Starring: Salman Khan, Daisy Shah and Tabu Shows at 12.30pm, 3.15pm, 6pm, 8.45pm and 11.30pm 15) Dhoom 3 (PG 15) (Hindi/ Action/ Comedy/ Crime) Starring: Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Tabrett Bethell and Abhishek Bachchan Shows at 3.30pm and 8.45pm

SEEF (I) (WEST SIDE): 6 Screens 1) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm, 9.15pm and 11.45pm 2) Ride Along (PG 15) (Action/ Comedy) Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Tika Sumpter Shows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm 3) Lone Survivor (15+) (Action/ Thriller)

Vegetable curry with fruity raita onions and cook for 10 minutes until soft. Stir in pumpkin, carrots and parsnips, and cook for five minutes until they begin to soften. Add curry paste and cook for three minutes. 2) In a bowl, whizz whole tomatoes, garlic and ginger until smooth, then pour over vegetables, adding 200ml water. Save a handful of coriander to serve, and stir in rest. Pop on lid and simmer for 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Then stir through tomato wedges and reduce to thicken the sauce. 3) Meanwhile, cook rice following pack instructions. Mix yoghurt, mango and chutney in a small bowl. Scatter curry with remaining coriander and almonds. Season, then serve alongside rice and fruity yoghurt.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch and Emile Hirsch Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm 4) The Legend Of Hercules (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure) Starring: Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss and Scott Adkins Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm 5) Homefront (PG 15) (Action/ Thriller) Starring: James Franco, Jason Statham and Winona Ryder Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm and 11.30pm 6) Hasee Toh Phasee (PG 13) (Hindi/ Comedy/ Romantic) Starring: Parineeti Chopra, Bobby Darling and Karan Johar Shows at 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 6.15pm, 9pm and 11.45pm

1) Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummedha (Telugu) Starring: Mohan Babu, Vishnu Varadhan Babu, Hansika and Raveena Shows at noon, 6pm and midnight 2) Enga Enna Solludhu (Tamil) Starring: Silambarasn, Sandhanam and Meera Jasmin Shows at 3pm and 9pm • For Bahrain Cinema online booking tickets: cinema.o.com.bh

DANA CINEPLEX 12 Screens

• All shows after midnight only on Thursdays, Fridays and holidays 1) Justin Bieber’s Believe (Documentary) Starring: Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun and Ryan Good Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm, 10.30pm and 12.15am 2) Total Recall (Action/ Adventure/ Sci-Fi) Starring: Colin Farrell, Bokeem Woodbine and Bryan Cranston Shows at 11am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm, SAAR CINEPLEX 5.45pm, 8pm, 10.15pm and 12.30am 4 Screens 3) I, Frankenstein 2D (Action/ Fantasy/ Sci-Fi) 1) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime) Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy and Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Miranda Otto Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 11am, 3pm, 7pm and Shows at 12.15pm, 2.30pm, HOTLINES 11pm 4.45pm, 7pm, 9.15pm and 3) Devil’s Due (Horror) For enquiries 11.30pm Starring: Allison Miller, Zach 2) The Lego Move (G) about Gilford and Sam Anderson (Animation/ Action/ Bahrain Cinema Shows at 1pm, 5pm, 9pm Comedy/ Adventure) Company’s theatres and 1am Starring: Chris Pratt, 17864666 4) Hasee Toh Phasee (PG Elizabeth Banks and Will 13) (Hindi/ Comedy/ Dana Complex: Arnett Romantic) Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 17558558 Starring: Parineeti Chopra, 3.15pm, 5.15pm and 7.15pm Bobby Darling and Karan Johar 3) Saving Mr. Banks (PG 13) Shows at 10.30am, 1.15pm, 4pm, (Drama/ Comedy) 6.45pm, 9.30pm and midnight Starring: Emma Thompson, Tom 5) Under renovation (No show) Hanks and Annie Rose Buckley 6) Mr. Go 2D (Action/ Drama/ Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, Comedy) 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm Starring: Dong-IL Song, Jiao Xu and 4) Ride Along (PG 15) (Action/ Hee-Won Kim Comedy) Shows at 10.30am, 3.15pm, 8pm and Starring: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Tika 1am Sumpter 6) Walking With Dinosaurs (3D) Shows at 9.30pm and 11.30pm (Animation/ Action/ Family) 5) Lone Survivor (15+) (Action/ Starring: Charlie Rowe, Karl Urban, Thriller) Angourie Rice Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch Shows at 1pm, 5.45pm and 10.30pm and Emile Hirsch 7) The Hobbit (Adventure/ Fantasy) Shows at 9.15pm and 11.30pm Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian 6) Frozen (PG) (Animation/ McKellen and Richard Armitage Adventure/ Comedy) Shows at 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm, Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and 7.30pm and 10.30pm Idina Menzel 8) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm, 8.30pm, 11pm and 1.15am 9) Robocop (PG 13) (Action/ Crime/ Sci-Fi/ Thriller) Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Douglas Urbanski and Abbie Cornish Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm 10) The Book Thief (Drama/ War) Starring: Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson Shows at 10.30am, 3.30pm, 8.30pm and 1.15am 10) The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (PG 13) (Adventure/ Comedy/ Drama) Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig and Adam Scott Shows at 1pm, 6pm and 11pm 11) 12 Years A Slave (Biography, Drama, History) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K Williams and Michael Fassbender Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm 12) El Princessa (Arabic/ Drama) Starring: Ola Ghanem, Renda El Beheiry and Dia El Mirghany Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm and 1am

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Sheesha cafe shut Email: [emailprotected]

A POPULAR sheesha café at the centre of allegations that it was serving children has been closed down.

By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI

public schools still wait inside traditional cafés for their parents to pick them up. “We are still facCouncillors ing numerous probsay the Hazawi lems with sheesha Al Dar, located cafés that are nearby opposite Salah schools in the Central Al Deen Al Governorate,” said Ayoubi Primary area councillor Yousif School for Boys Al Sabbagh. in East Riffa, “The biggest source will be replaced of the problems was by a cafeteria. Hazawi Al Dar, which It follows has been closed down demands by and we believe it was the Central n Al Sabbagh due to speedy action Municipal from the authorities Council to clamp concerned. down on cafés “But, there are that violate other cafés in Riffa regulations by and Isa Town still allowing chiloffering sheesha to dren under 18 to children, or allowing smoke. students to sit with However, their smoking parents councillors yesor caretakers inside terday demandtheir facilities.” ed authorities Council services take more action n Al Ansari and public utilities against violators. committee chairman They claim students from private and Ahmed Al Ansari, who has

n The café near the school that has been closed down by the authorities

been tasked to lead a campaign against violating cafés, has pledged it will take more time to correct activities. “Allowing those under 18 inside cafés that serve sheesha is prohibited and there are

stickers across the outlets clearly stating it. Yet children sit inside these cafés after school,” he said. “We can close down one, two or even 10 cafés if we put pressure on the concerned

government bodies that severe violations are being committed. “However, it is important to raise awareness among parents smoking sheesha about the dangers of smok-

ing in the presence of their children.” Officials from the café were unavailable for comment when contacted by the GDN yesterday. [emailprotected]

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n Condolence cables sent His Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al saud following the death of Princess Muneerah bint Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Juluwe Al saud. He sent a similar cable to the saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister Prince salman bin Abdulaziz Al saud. 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, sent similar cables to saudi leaders.

n His Majesty thanked

His Majesty yesterday received a cable of thanks from Japanese Emperor Akihito in reply to a cable of congratulations on his birthday.

n Achievements in spotlight

ACHieveMenTs of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) last year were reviewed at a meeting between the organisation chairman, shaikh nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and secretarygeneral Dr Mustafa Al sayed. shaikh nasser directed to provide various privileges to orphans, widows and the needy, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s celebrations of the national Action Charter anniversary.

n His Majesty patronises a ceremony to mark the BDF’s anniversary. The Premier, the Crown Prince and the BDF Commander-in-Chief were present.

n Educational forum in Riyadh

EducAtion Minister dr Majid Al nuaimi attended the opening session of the fourth international Exhibition and Forum for Education in Riyadh. it is being held under the patronage of King Abdullah, under the theme “i can compete”. this year’s exhibition and forum are meant to devise programmes and educational projects to support students with special needs.

n Syria aid welcomed

MinisTeR of state for Foreign Affairs Ghanim Al Buainain yesterday received Un information Centre for the GCC director nejib Friji, who commended Bahrain for donating $20 million to syrian refugees.

n Human rights strides reviewed

PARliAMEnt chairman dr Khalifa Al dhahrani received an Egyptian delegation led by national union of Human Rights organisations chairman Mohammed Abdul naeem. He briefed them about the kingdom’s reforms and achievements. national institution for Human Rights secretary-general dr Ahmed Abdulla Farhan also received Mr naeem and discussed co-operation with international watchdogs.

n Reform project praised

sAUDi-BAHRAini Parliamentary Friendship society led by chairman suleiman bin saad Al Hameed commended the reform project initiated by His Majesty, stressing the importance of the pioneering process in enforcing the rule of law and invigorating the constitutional institutions. “His Majesty’s wise policies guarded Bahrainis from dangers and thwarted conspiracies and terror plots targeting the country,” they said. This came as they met Bahrain’s Ambassador to Riyadh shaikh Humood bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.

n Sign language approved

PARliAMEnt’s general-secretariat approved the use of sign language during weekly sessions of the council, through sign language trainer shawqi Abdulla Maatouk. Acting secretarygeneral Jamal Zuwayed said the move would help the deaf to keep track of laws and legislation approved by parliament.

n Talk on water conservation

A nOTeD journalist and environmentalist from the southern indian city of Bangalore will give a talk on water conservation and related topics in Bahrain tomorrow. Radhakrishna s Bhadti is the associate editor of Kannada Prabha, a Kannada language daily newspaper with more than 1.2-million readership. He is also a well-known writer and columnist. Mr Bhadti, who has studied water conservation issues for more than 15 years, has written eight books on the subject. He n Mr Bhadti regularly speaks on environmental issues aiming to create awareness among youth and urban people on ways to save water. The talk in Kannada will be held at the Karnataka social Club in Manama, starting at 5 pm.

n His Majesty inaugurates the new warship

BDF ‘a source of pride for Bahrainis’

esTABLisHMenT of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) was a “defining national moment and a source of pride” for all Bahrainis, His Majesty King Hamad said yesterday.

He described the BDF as a bulwark, commending military personnel for their patriotism, bravery and sacrifice. He also hailed their resolve to defend the nation and protect citizens. “The BDF is a partner in defending the security of the Arabian Gulf region, alongside other brotherly and friendly armies,” he said. This came as His Majesty patronised a ceremony to mark the 46th anniversary of BDF.

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin salman Al Khalifa attended. The King was welcomed on arrival by His Royal Highness Prince salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and national Guard Chief Lt-Gen shaikh Mohammed bin isa Al Khalifa. Minister of state for Defence Affairs, BDF chief of staff, Royal Bahrain naval Force (RBnF) commandant and BDF officers were present. The King commended the BDF’s vital role in defending Bahrain and contributing to its development – citing medical services, hous-

ing schemes, international and regional sport achievements. He stressed resolve to continue supplying the BDF units with cutting-edged weaponry. He also hailed the role of the BDF in ensuring the success of Bahrain international Airshow. The King inaugurated three new warships – Dinar, Hamra and Budaiya. The RBnF Commander paid tribute to BDF for its key role in shaping the history of modern Bahrain since its inception in 1968. He reiterated loyalty to the nation and leadership, voicing all-time readiness of RBnF to fulfil its duty in protecting Bahrain’s territorial waters, sea borders and national gains.

Schools attacked sABOTeURs attacked Zainab intermediate Girls’ school, Barbar, and Bilad Al Qadeem intermediate Boys’ school with stones, bricks and bottles. Window panes of both the schools were damaged. This brings the total n The Premier yesterday received a delegation of Hamala citizens at Gudaibiya Palace. He issued number of school attacks to 248. directives to speed up the implementation of the 233-unit Hamala Housing Project.

Two women killed in accident

n Major forum lined up

BAHRAin will host a major conference on ‘dialogue among civilisations and cultures’ in May. the global event will be held under the patronage of His Majesty. leading international organisations, foundations, think tanks and prominent intellectuals and scholars will attend.

n Arab jurists panel meeting

A BAHRAini delegation comprising representatives from the Justice, islamic Affairs and endowments Ministry and the Foreign Ministry, led by legal adviser Abdulaziz Al Binali, took part in a meeting of the high-level committee of Arab jurists. The panel was assigned to compile the proposed Arab Human Rights Tribunal’s article of association. The meeting took place at the head office of the Arab League in Cairo.

n Increments disbursed

tHE civil service Bureau (csB) has announced that the annual increment for the year 2014 has been disbursed in the January salaries for various government entities and authorities that have recently come under its umbrella. the increment has benefited 90 per cent of employees in ministries and government entities under csB, it added.

n Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday received Arab Interior Ministers’ Council secretarygeneral Dr Mohammed bin Ali Koman and discussed security co-operation. The minister was briefed on preparations for the upcoming ministerial meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Bribery suspect is arrested A MAn accused of attempting to bribe an official has been arrested, Capital acting chief prosecutor Mohammed Al Maliki said yesterday. The Anti-Corruption and economic and electronic security General Directorate reported to Public Prosecution that an inspector from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority fined an expatriate in charge of a restaurant in Manama for employing a worker without a licence. The expatriate asked one of his friends

to convince the inspector to overlook the violation for money. The friend agreed to the request. Police caught the suspect red-handed while handing over the money to the inspector. The friend was referred to the Public Prosecution where he confessed to the crime, but said the restaurant in-charge gave him the money to bribe the inspector. He is detained in custody pending investigation and an order has been issued to summon the restaurant incharge.

n Two women died and two people were severely injured in an accident near the Royal University for Women in Riffa last night, at around 9pm. According to the Interior Ministry, one woman died on the spot while the other died about an hour after the accident.

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food fiesta is being held at the Lemon Tree in the Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa every Friday. The Friday Brunch also features live entertainment. Customers can enjoy their favourite drinks alongside a variety of cuisines, including rich delicacies, hearty breakfasts and a special buffet for children. With a dynamic menu, Lemon Tree is the perfect place to enjoy the weekend. It appeals to a wide range of international tastes with palate-pleasing flavours and textures drawn from the very best of Mediterranean, Indian, Arabic and Asian cuisines. Adults’ meals are BD15++, and includes unlimited house drinks and BD7++ for children. It is open from noon to 4pm every Friday. For more information, call 17111999.

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Dazzling Valentine’s gifts at Joyalukkas V

alentine’s Day collections are now in store at Joyalukkas.

The international jeweller has the Be Mine Valentine collection, crafted in 18-carat white and yellow gold and studded with diamonds in a true tribute to love. With a choice of a dozen diamond pendants, each visitor is sure to find something that suits them. Each one is inspired by the classic heart, with interesting variations and the collection starts at BD60. “It’s the season to celebrate love and we have lined up an exciting and affordable range of exclusive pendants and jewellery collections to make the occasion special for jewellery lovers,” said Joyalukkas Group executive director John Paul Joy Alukkas. “We have also added an exciting 50 per cent off on diamond and polki jewellery with a 10pc gift voucher to make it more rewarding for customers.” As part of the Valentine’s collection, Joyalukkas is also introducing a special three-in-one diamond pendant, which can be worn in three different ways for just BD200. In addition, a special edition diamond pendant was created which shimmers and moves with the person wearing it for just BD130. The 50pc off on diamond and polka jewellery, in addition to a 10pc gift voucher to all customers will start today until February 15.

n One of the beautiful pendants on offer

WWICS forum helps fulfil career dreams

seminar on phenomenal reforms and changes in the immigration system of Canada and Australia will be held tomorrow, as demand for nurses throughout Canada is currently high. On August 1 last year, Canada’s Province of Quebec announced important changes to its popular Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) programme, which results in a Canadian Permanent Residency Visa. Under the revised QSW programme, nurses will receive even more points than previously for their education or area of training. Qualified nurses wishing to go to Canada, now is the time to seize the opportunity and apply for immigration, nurses in Canada have a bright future with a welcoming job market, high salaries and of course an exceptional quality of life, as Quebec is home to rapidly expanding healthcare services. The QSW programme, which is the main source of economic immigration to Quebec, recently reworked its points system in a way that favours nurses. Applicants immigrating as Quebec Skilled Workers should have a genuine intention of settling in the Province of Quebec. Once a Permanent Resident arrives in Canada, the Canadian Constitution grants all permanent residents and citizens the right and freedom to live and work in any of Canada’s provinces or territories. Saskatchewan has also released the application guide for the new programme ‘International Skilled Worker Category’. The advantage of this programme is no job offer is required for applicants to apply as it has points based requirements of only 60 points out of 100. IELTS requirements are extremely low, with a fast processing time of 15 to 18 months. Many occupations are in demand from management, business, finance and administration,

natural and applied sciences, social science, education, government and religion, art, culture, recreation and sport, technical sales and service, trades, transport and equipment operators groups. Other professions in high demand are supervisors in the construction and mechanical field, electricians, carpenters, refrigeration and air conditioner mechanics, machinist, welders, heavy-duty equipment mechanics and pipe fitters, among others. Australia is currently undergoing its largest immigration drive in 40 years. The country is seeking skilled workers in many different fields as it plans to grant residency to 190,000 skilled migrants and members of their families in 20132014. Its Skilled Occupations List expansion is under state sponsorship, which means that people with skills in many trades and professions may now be nominated by the state government for an Australian visa.

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The states are looking for engineers, IT workers, accountants, office and human resources professionals, record managers, scientists, medical staff, teachers, metal workers and construction workers. With more than 20 years of experience and an established network, WWICS promises onestop resettlement solutions to the business professionals, investors, skilled workers, and students interested to resettle, study, invest and do business in some of the most favoured countries. If you believe that you have the required level of expertise and wish to immigrate to Canada or Australia, attend the free seminar taking place tomorrow at the Ramee Monroe Hotel in Hoora, opposite Ashwaq Al Awafi Supermarket, at 6.30pm. To reserve a seat or for more information, call 17296839 or 39296849 or e-mail bahrain2@ wwicsgroup.com.

Dutch firms are upbeat after fruitful discussions MANAMA: The Dutch Masters, a group of Dutch companies showcasing their expertise at the country’s pavilion, have reported a good outcome at the Gulf Industry Fair 2014. “The 13 companies that are participating have had meaningful discussions with potential customers and partners,” the Netherlands honorary consul Jaap Vaandrager said. “We have seen a lot of visitors from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and are very impressed with the interaction and business prospects generated,” he added. Mr Vaandrager said the fair had proved to be a specialised exhibition with a high-quality visitor turnout. “Our pavilion is at the fair for the third time and we are looking to connect the Netherlands with Bahrain through our theme ‘Meet the Dutch Masters’,” he added. “The theme alludes to those painters of great skill during the ‘Dutch Golden Age’, in the 17th century. “A few of the companies already have distributors here.” Three of the companies have returned after participating in earlier editions of the fair. The Dutch are very good in logistics, offshore, marine and earthmoving equipment, he said. “Here at the pavilion, there are at least four companies with solutions specialised in water works and what we also have are firms dealing in hydraulics systems, dredging, port operations and ship to shore handling.” Mr Vaandrager saw a lot of potential in developing the recycling and sustainability business in Bahrain. “We have brought the BOA Recycling Equipment to the fair and believe that it has bright prospects in the kingdom. “The company designs and delivers high-quality machines and solutions for recycling and waste processing,” he added. The consul expects to return next year with a bigger contingent and many more Dutch companies.

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POSITIVE MOMENTUM n At the Dutch Pavilion are Mr Vaandrager, fifth from right, and representatives of the companies

By AVINASH SAXENA

MANAMA: The seventh Gulf Industry Fair has generated positive momentum with new products, brands, technologies and services being unveiled with exhibitors reporting solid prospects with some deals already signed. The fair, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, had an actionpacked second day yesterday. A good number of Bahrain firms said they have enjoyed a fair degree of success at the event over the years and are looking to push their business frontiers n Mr Dhond at the Zayani Motors stand. Centre, Mr Manoj Bhatia, left, and Mr Yogesh Bhatia with some of Falcon’s product range and, right, Mr Al Kooheji with an industrial site stretcher further afield. They view Gulf Industry Fair as a back next year,” group chairman Manoj were Apollo Radial tyres and fire safe- share. Business enquiries at the fair have manufactured industrial tissue paper, platform to present their goods and Bhatia said. ty products like fire extinguishers and been very good and we will surely return Seasons International Trading and services and also to determine what the THE Diesel forklift from Banz sprinklers. next year,” Mr Dhond said. Industry offering packaging materiwider market is looking for and how Trading and Contracting drew a lot of A highlight at the show was the lawn Kooheji Industrial Safety, a 50-year- als and adhesives to the shipping and they could re-organise and equip them- interest at the fair. The 1.5 to three-tonne tractor suitable for commercial purposes old Bahrain-focused personnel pro- logistics industry, EMCOR providing selves to cater to new needs. forklift, a product of India’s Godrej, besides the regular lawn mowers. tective equipment (PPE) supplier, facilities management services, Technip Falcon Trading, a leading industrial stood out for its engine power, superior Zayani Motors, celebrating its 80th announced its plans to expand into Saudi offering industrial training, High Mark machinery and equipment supplier with acceleration and gradanniversary, used Arabia and Qatar. bringing three Slovakian brands, Nan a 25,000 product range, yesterday said it ability, said head of the platform to The company is showcasing a new Technical Trading promoting industrial had sold two new products already and trading and engineering launch Shantui, a range of protective glasses and gloves at products and Alpha Fire System. was showcasing the range of six new Stephen Jayaray. Chinese construc- the fair. “We are a leading player in the Other first-time participants include brands mainly from Europe. “It’s capacity to hantion equipment PPE market and have been supplying Jafcon providing consultancy to the “The brands being featured are dle indoor operations maker’s entire to Bapco, Alba, GPIC and Tatweer as industrial sector, Bokhammas providGerman power tools maker AEG, besides outdoor makes range in Bahrain. well as many smaller firms,” the com- ing tools to various industries, Intercare Slovenian Uninor, Araldite indus- it suitable for wareThis marks the pany’s director of marketing Abdulla Al offering new industrial products, Al trial chemicals, Columbus McKinnon, house jobs.” Bahraini automotive dealer’s foray into Kooheji said. Shakar Machinery providing industrial Master Lock safety services, most Banz Trading, agents for compa- the segment. “Shantui bulldozers, road “Taking part for the second time, we machinery including power generators inverters from Poland, Biko from Italy nies such as Loclite, Voltas, Briggs & machinery, concrete machinery, industri- expect to interact with more visitors as and welding machinery, and Source and Baker calibration tools from India,” Stratton to name a few, is a leading sup- al vehicles, etc are 15-20 per cent cheaper the event seems much bigger.” Mechanical Maintenance and Logic Falcon Trading managing director plier of diesel engines, transmissions, than those of its competitors from Korea He said the company would be return- Institute offering training including speYogesh Bhatia said. belts, hose, industrial tools, shelving, and Japan,” said Zayani Motors commer- ing to the event next year too. cialised engineering courses. “We have been coming to the fair for chemicals lubricants and material han- cial sales manager Samarth Dhond. First-time participants include The fair concludes today. It is open the last three years and have always had dling equipment. “We expect to sell 15-20 bulldozers Timsteel promoting new power prod- from 9am to 7pm for trade visitors. a good experience... We will surely be Among the other products showcased this year and are targeting 15pc market ucts, Gulf Tissue showcasing Bahraini [emailprotected]

Tamkeen support for 70 enterprises MANAMA: Tamkeen yesterday announced that it has supported the participation of 70 Bahraini industrial enterprises through its Tarweej scheme at the fair. “As one of Tamkeen’s key support programmes, Tarweej provides enterprises with the opportunity to expand their customer base and promote awareness about their products and services,” Tamkeen’s vice-president for private sector support

Mohammed Bucheeri said. “Their participation in local, regional and international exhibitions is made easy with Tamkeen paying 80 per cent of the overall participation cost,” he added. To-date, more than 7,600 enterprises in Bahrain have benefited from Tamkeen’s Enterprise Development Support Programme. Besides ‘Tarweej’, the pro-

n Visitors at the fair

gramme also includes the ‘Istishara’ scheme to assist in the strategic planning and determining vision and goals of the organisation, the

‘Techania’ scheme to provide support for the purchase of latest enterprise-related tools and equipment, ‘Jawda’ scheme to assist in the design and appli-

cation of world-class quality standards, ‘Tasweeq’ scheme to provide support in the design and implementation of effective marketing, and

the Legal Services Support Scheme, which provides enterprises with legal support in their commercial transactions.

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0.00526

0.00486

0.3486

0.3446

0.061100

0.0611

DENMARK

0.0714

EGYPT (Pound)

0.0553

0.0552

EUROPEAN UNION (Euro)

0.5160

0.5135

0.04977

0.04937

BANGLADESH (Taka) CANADA (Dollar) CHINA (Yuan)

HONG KONG (Dollar) INDIA (Rupee)

0.00591

0.00615

INDONESIA (Rupiah)

0.00003261

0.00003153

IRAN (Tuman)

0.00010957

IRAQ (Dinar)

0.000317

JAPAN (Yen)

0.003880

0.003810

0.5365

0.5350

JORDAN (Dinar) KOREA (Won)

0.00039912

KUWAIT (Dinar) MALAYSIA (Ringgit)

1.3400

1.339

0.117300

0.1173

NEW ZEALAND (Dollar)

0.3141

0.3131

NORWAY (Krone)

0.0623

N.Yemen

NEPAL (Rupee)

0.00429

0.00383

OMAN (Riyal)

0.98000

0.98300

PAKISTAN (Rupee)

0.00358

PHILIPPINES (Peso)

0.00904

0.00834

QATAR (Riyal)

0.10379

SAUDI ARABIA (Riyal)

0.10062

0.10065

0.3007

0.2997

SOUTH AFRICA (Rand)

0.03600

0.03590

SRI LANKA (Rupee)

0.00328

0.00289

SINGAPORE

SWEDEN (Krona)

0.0609

SWITZERLAND (Franc)

0.4244

0.4214

SYRIA (Pound)

0.003040

TAIWAN (Dollar)

0.012900

THAILAND (Baht)

0.011740

0.011700

TURKEY (Lira)

0.1750

UK (Sterling)

0.6206

0.6181

0.102800

0.37800

UAE (Dirham) USA (Dollar)

For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888.

Gulf Interbank Rates BAHRAIN KUWAIT OMAN QATAR UAE SAUDI

1 US$ 0.3770 0.2855 0.3849 3.6420 3.6730 3.7500

1 UK Stg 0.6155 28.7613 0.3481 3.2938 3.3219 3.3915

1 SFR 0.4169 0.3157 0.4256 4.0270 4.0613 4.1464

100 Yen 0.3742 0.2834 0.3821 3.6152 3.6460 3.7225

Dollar Currency Euro Yen Swiss francs Canadian dollars Pound

February 5 1.3517 101.42 0.9042 1.1100 1.6308

Previous 1.3514 101.64 0.9047 1.1064 1.6320

GOLD Gold bars Selling Rates are in Bahrain Dinars 8gm coin 22k 118.500 8gm coin 21k 112.500 1gm (24 carat) 17.500 2.5gm 42.000 5gm 80.500 10gm 158.000 20gm 313.000 50gm 776.000 100gm 1,546.000 1 ounce 482.500 1 tola 183.500 5 tola 901.500 10 tola 1,786.500 1kg 15,250.500 1kg silver 262.500 1/2kg silver 134.000 • Courtesy Bahrain Express Exchange Tel: 17-275-275

Metal Prices LONDON MARKETS Gold (per ounce) $1,254.50 Silver (per ounce) $19.63 Palladium $717.00 Platinum $1,383.00 (Three-month delivery) Aluminium ($ per tonne) 1,641.00 Copper ($ per tonne) 7,107.00 Lead (per tonne) $2,091.00 Nickel (per tonne) $13,860.00 Tin (per tonne) $22,330.00 Zinc (per tonne) $1,965.00 BOMBAY Gold 24K (per gram) Rs2,531.43 Gold (10g) 27,629.25 Silver (1kg) 44,095.00

Oil Oil delivery prices (in dollars per barrel) IPE Brent Nymex crude

February 05 (close) $105.78 $97.19

Bahrain Bourse PRICES at the close of trading yesterday: BAHRAIN ALL SHARE INDEX...................... 1,299.96.................+10.65 Company ................................................Share Prices.... Change + or BANKS SECTOR Ahli United Bank ................................................ $0.785 .................+0.010 Al Salam Bank (Salam) ........................................ 0.155 .................+0.010 Bahrain Islamic Bank........................................... 0.147 .................+0.012 BBK ..................................................................... 0.454 .................+0.004 Ithmaar Bank ..................................................... $0.240 ............................ Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) ..................... 0.040 ............................ National Bank of Bahrain .................................... 0.715 ............................ Bank Muscat ....................................................... 0.824 BANKS INVEST SECTOR Al Baraka Banking Group BSC ......................... $0.810 ............................ Arab Banking Corporation .................................. 0.375 ............................ Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co ....................... 0.650 ............................ Bahrain Middle East Bank ................................... 0.056 ............................ Gulf Finance House ........................................... $0.220 ..................-0.005 Gulf Monetary Group........................................... 0.035 ............................ Inovest BSC ...................................................... $0.300 ............................ Investcorp Bank ............................................ $669.000 ............................ TAIB Bank .......................................................... $2.730 ............................ United Gulf Bank ................................................. 0.250 ............................ United Gulf Investment Corp .............................. 0.128 ............................ INVESTMENT SECTOR AUB Preference A ............................................. $0.425 ............................ Esterad Investment Company ............................. 0.190 ............................ Global Investment House .................................... 0.150 ............................ International Investment Group ........................... 0.301 ............................ United Finance Company SAOG ........................ $0.37 ............................

Total number of shares traded ........... 3,281,486 Total value of shares trades ............. BD723,114

SERVICES SECTOR Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Co ........... 2.100 ....................... Bahrain Car Park Company ..................................... 0.188 ....................... Bahrain Cinema Company ....................................... 1.300 ....................... Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex ........................... 0.780 .............-0.020 Bahrain Maritime and Mercantile Intl ....................... 0.850 ....................... Bahrain Telecommunications Company................... 0.310 ............+0.010 General Trading and Food Processing Co ............... 0.250 ....................... Nass Corporation BSC ............................................. 0.176 ....................... Seef Properties BSC ................................................ 0.168 ............+0.001 Sudan Telecommunications Company .................... $1.75 INSURANCE SECTOR Al Ahlia Insurance Company .................................... 0.296 ....................... Arab Insurance Group (ARIG) ................................. $0.480 ....................... Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company ........................ 0.540 ....................... Bahrain National Holding ......................................... 0.484 ....................... Takaful International Company ................................. 0.290 HOTEL SECTOR Bahrain Family Leisure Company ............................ 0.112 ....................... Bahrain Tourism Company ....................................... 0.274 ....................... Banader .................................................................... 0.059 ....................... Gulf Hotels Group .................................................... 0.750 ............+0.015 National Hotels Company ........................................ 0.370 ....................... INDUSTRIES SECTOR Bahrain Flour Mills Company ................................... 0.352 ....................... Delmon Poultry Company ........................................ 0.234 ....................... IPO Aluminum Bahrain BSC ............................................ 0.486 .............-0.002 CLOSED COMPANY SECTOR Securities & Investment Co (Sico) ............................ 0.310 United Paper Industries BSC (UPI) .......................... 0.420 .......................

Tata Motors spurs Sensex

MUMBAI: The Nifty rose yesterday after hitting a fourmonth low in the previous session as blue chips such as Tata Motors recovered on value-buying, although the outlook remains cautious given continued selling by foreign investors. A slight recovery in the HSBC Services Purchasing Managers’ index last month also helped improve sentiment, although the data yesterday continued to show a contraction. Still, the outlook remains cautious as Asian shares remain under pressure as part of an emerging market shakeout driven by the Federal Reserve’s gradual

scaledown of monetary stim- cent, or 21.50 points, to ulus and fears of a slowdown 6,022.40. in China. The index found support at Foreign institutional inves- its 200-day moving average tors sold shares worth $196.3 for a second consecutive day million on Tuesday, bringing after falling below that level their total over the previous at one point on Tuesday. eight sessions – or The benchmark roughly since the Sensex rose 0.24pc, start of the emerging or 49.10 points, to market selloff – to BOMBAY 20,261.03. $800m. Among blue chips, “The outlook Tata Motors gained remains cautious as STOCKS 2.7pc, adding to one cannot ignore Tuesday’s 2.8pc rise that India is also an after falling 12.9pc in emerging market and we are the eight sessions until not prone to what happens in Monday, while Tata other markets,” said Kaushik Consultancy Services rose Dani, a fund manager with 2pc. Peerless Mutual Fund. HDFC Bank rose 1.1pc, The Nifty rose 0.36 per while Coal India ended 2.4pc

D I L B E R T

higher. Ranbaxy Laboratories=, India’s biggest generic drugmaker by revenue, jumped 5.7pc after it posted a narrower net loss in the latest quarter, helped by ramped-up sales of two acne drugs in the US. Tech Mahindra gained 3.9pc after its Decemberquarter profit rose more than three-fold to beat analysts’ estimates. Power Finance Corporation surged 5.5pc after its December-quarter earnings rose 37.3pc to 15.34 billion rupees, beating some analysts’ estimates. However, among stocks that fell, Reliance Infrastructure ended lower 1.2pc on caution ahead of its December-quarter earnings today. The stock was also weighed after the Delhi government asked the region’s power regulator to revoke the licences of two electricity distributors, run by the company, if they fail to supply power, drawing criticism from the companies.

SHIPPING Almoayed Wilhelmsen Imports MOL Promise OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrow APL Vancouver OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 13 Sagamore OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 14 Hanjin Belawan OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 18 APL Columbus OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 21 Talassa OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 22 APL Tenenesse OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 27 Palena OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 28 Exports from Bahrain MOL Promise OOCL to Ear East, China, South East Asia, Inter Gulf today APL Vancouver OOCL to Ear East, China, South East Asia, Inter Gulf Feb 13 APL Columbus OOCL to Ear East, China, South East Asia, Inter Gulf Feb 20 Al Sharif Group NYK Athena TS Line due from Far East February 8 Hanjin Miami Hanjin due from Far East February 12 Hanjin Wilmington Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean February 12 Hanjin Belawan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf February 12 Hoegh Dubai K Line due from Japan, Far East February 13 UASC K Fakkan Hanjin due from Europe February 19 Hanjin B Hanjin due from Far East February 19 Hanjin Malta Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean February 19 Hanjin Belawan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf February 19 Hanjin Port Kelang TS Line due from Far East February 22 Talassa TS Line due from Far East February 22 UASC Ramadi Hanjin due from Europe February 26 Puelo Hanjin due from Far East February 26 Hanjin Irene Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean February 26 Hanjin Belawan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf February 26 Hanjin Chongoing TS Line due from Far East March 1 UASC Shuwaikh Hanjin due from Europe March 5 Mayssan Hanjin due from Far East March 5

Dilmun Shipping Agency NYK Athena Emirates due from Far East February 8 UASC Khor Fakkan CSCL due from Far East February 8 IDM Symex Hyundai Glovis due from Far East February 13 Glovis Countess Hyundai Glovis due from Europe February 14 UASC Ramadi CSCL due from Far East February 15 Hanjin Port Kelang Emirates due from Far East February 22 Talassa Emirates due from Far East February 22 UASC Shuwaikh CSCL due from Far East February 22 Maersk Wave Hyundai Glovis due from Far East February 23 Gulf Agency Co NYK Appollov. 071 CSAV/NOR Fareast February 9 Puelo CSAV/NOR due from Fareast February 14 Hanjin Chongqing CSAV/NOR due from Fareast February 24 Palena CSAV/NOR due from Fareast February 28 International Agencies Co Ever Strong EMC due from Far East February 12 CMA CGM Marco Polo ANL due from Europe February 14 Ever Steady EMC due from Far East February 19 CMA CGM Magellan ANL due from Europe February 21 National Shipping Cosco Kaohsiung Cosco due from Far East February 8 Japan Cosco due from Far East February 8 Unayzah Cosco due from Far East February 8 MSC Rosa MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean February 11 MSC Gaia MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean February 11 CMA CGM Magellan MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean February 11 MSC Nederland MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean February 11 MSC Messina MSC due from Far East February 11 Mytilini MSC due from Far East February 11 MSC Jeanne MSC due from Inter Gulf February 11 YM Plum YML due from Far East February 12 Shabdis HDSL due from Far East February 12

Gulf Daily News Thursday, 6th February 2014

In association with www.tradearabia.com

SMEs playing vital role in boosting economy MANAMA: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are important in both the global and domestic contexts as they contribute a major share in terms of output and employment, a top minister said.

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro was speaking after opening a conference titled “Empowerment of SMEs in Knowledge-Based Economy”. It was organised by Price Event Management and supported by Tamkeen. Dr Fakhro said the global importance of SMEs spans both developing and developed countries. “As the 14th century proverb has it ‘Great trees from acorns grow’. However, unlike oak trees which take generations to progress from a small acorn to a medium-sized and then to a large tree, SMEs have the benefit of the 21st century environment,” he said. “SMEs do not require generations of slow growth for a small start-up business to get to the position of becoming a large public company. “There are so many examples of successes, in particular those that have been technology-driven, with Microsoft as an obvious example,” he added. “Today technology, the Internet and global markets, are levellers that enable businesses to leap-frog generations of slow growth,” he said. “But it cannot happen in a vacuum.

Bapco names Bartlett as new CEO MANAMA: Dr Peter Bartlett has been appointed as the new chief executive of Bapco. Dr Bartlett has extensive and diverse experience in the international oil and gas industry of more than 30 years and has held senior management positions successfully in various companies. He started his career in the US and later in other parts of the world including positions in Europe, Africa and Asia. He joins Bapco after working for 14 years with Chevron, where he has held positions of increasing responsibility across the value chain. His experience includes responsibility in upstream, marketing, supply, trading and other downstream businesses, including refining and petrochemical project development.

Oman to sell stake in firm n Dr Fakhro at the conference

“The domestic infrastructure, in particular, must be conducive to the organic development of small enterprises, there must be access to new technologies, the legal and administrative infrastructure needs to be supportive, information needs to be timely and available and the hard-infrastructure such as transport and communications networks as well as industrial assets needs to be competitive. “There still remains the ‘soft-underbelly’ of businesses which can often be their downfall. “Companies must ensure that their accounting, administration, marketing and logistics operations are up to the task. Otherwise what maybe a promising beginning, may quickly end up as yesterday’s news,” he added. “One of the most prevalent issues

facing SMEs today is access to finance, particularly in developing markets where perhaps there is an absence of angel investors and where commercial banks have been somewhat soured from lending after the recent financial crisis. “This is an issue which needs careful handling between the government and private sector actors, so as to ensure that funding does not inhibit SME growth, yet at the same time does not place any unwarranted risk on the financial system. “There are other areas in which the private sector can help in facilitating development of SMEs, either on a sector basis or generally. “For example, sector-specific associations can provide some weight in negotiating in international markets,

and can foster co-operation between enterprises in areas such as marketing and logistics,” he added. The minister noted that larger companies can play an important role in including SMEs in their supply chains, sourcing components and other production elements domestically from them. For its part, the government is already doing what it can to make its procurement more accessible to SMEs, he said. Dr Fakhro affirmed that the Industry and Commerce Ministry continues to work together with its partners at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Economic Development Board, Tamkeen, Bahrain Small and Medium Enterprises Society and others on issues of particular relevance to SMEs.

Saudia eyes IPO for cargo unit this year DUBAI: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plans to conduct an initial public offer (IPO) of shares in its cargo unit this year and an IPO for its maintenance business in 2015, a senior official said yesterday. The cargo unit would be the second of six units – the others are catering, ground services, maintenance, airlines and flight academy – to pursue a stock market listing following Saudia’s decision in 2006 to privatise them. The first of the units to be sold publicly, Saudi Airlines Catering Company raised $347 million with an IPO of 30 per cent of its shares in 2012. Its shares rose 81.4pc last year. “The catering has already been done. So the next one this year would be cargo and that will be followed by the maintenance unit in 2015,” Abdulrahman Altayeb, vice-president for maintenance at Saudia, said on the sidelines of a conference in Dubai. He did not specify exactly when the cargo unit

would be listed. “The maintenance IPO cannot be expected before June 2015. We will look to sell about 30pc of this unit.” Saudi Arabia’s stock market witnessed five new listings in 2013 with a combined value of 1.96 billion riyals ($523m). Saudi Arabia had 163 listed companies as of end-2013. The country opened its domestic aviation market to competition in 2012 as part of reforms aimed at improving service levels and accessibility. Saudia, which competes with regional aviation giants such as Emirates and Etihad Airways, has been looking to expand its global reach and is in talks with plane makers Boeing and Airbus to buy new jets before the end of the year. “We have a requirement of about 50 planes and are in talks with manufacturers about this,” said Altayeb.

DUBAI: Oman will sell 19 per cent of its former telecommunications monopoly Omantel in two phases, with the first reserved for wealthy local investors and due to finish in March and the second open to all Omanis, Omani media reported. The government, which now owns 70pc of Omantel, in September announced plans to reduce its holding to 51pc through a public share sale. Since then, there has been no official announcement, but some Muscat newspapers this week quoted Finance Ministry secretary-general for taxation Saud bin Nasser Al Shukaily as saying first phase of the sale would consist of a private placement for investors buying more than two million rials ($5.2m) worth of shares. A book-building process will determine the price. The government would sell 142.5m Omantel shares in total. Foreign investors will not be able to take part in either phase, but can buy shares on secondary market.

Pakistan seeks Qatar LNG deal

n Tas’heelat Insurance has honoured Montreal Motors in recognition of its efforts to ensure continuous co-operation between both companies. Above, Tas’heelat general manager Ali Daylami, left, presenting the award to Montreal Motors proprietor Ebrahim Al Shaikh.

DOHA: Pakistan will send officials to Qatar this month aiming to sign a liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal at a discount to help alleviate its power supply crisis, a Pakistani official said. “Qatar wants to sell at a market price and Pakistan is looking to get a discount,” the official said. “We expect the deal to be signed this month for an amount of 3.5 million tonnes per year.” He said Pakistani energy officials would fly to Doha later this month hoping to convince Doha to sell them about five per cent of Qatar’s annual LNG output at below international market rates. LNG currently trades in the Asian spot market at nearly $20 per million British thermal units.

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Wall Street European shares snap slide ends lower

LONDON: European stocks inched up yesterday after a steep two-week sell-off, but concerns about global growth and emerging market currencies kept investors on edge. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares closed up 0.1 per cent at 1,271.84 points, taking a breather after a 6pc slide over the past two weeks. The sell-off – the index’s sharpest retreat in seven months – was spurred by jitters over the impact of reduced stimulus from the US Federal Reserve on emerging market assets as well as tepid US and Chinese manufacturing data. Technical charts showed the FTSEurofirst reaching oversold levels after the two-week slump, with its relative strength indexes (RSIs) approaching 30. “Technically, the market is clearly ‘oversold’, and investors should be rushing in. But the problem is the global economic recovery that everyone was betting on just a few weeks ago doesn’t seem to be as smooth as expected,” said Jeanne AsserafBitton, head of global cross-asset Research at Lyxor Asset Management. “This year will be a year of transition from a liquidity-driven market to one driven by fundamentals. But with question marks now on the outlook for growth, and with a bit less liquidity, the road could be bumpy.” Investors were reluctant to take new positions before the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decision and news conference today, and tomorrow’s monthly US jobs data.

A shock slump in euro zone inflation to a level way below the ECB’s target is focusing the minds of its policymakers, who have the chance to respond today. “There are a lot of people who are now saying that they could go into negative (deposit) rates ... If they don’t do anything then there’ll be disappointment,” said Nick Xanders, head of strategy at BTIG. A poll showed economists expect non-farm payrolls to have increased by 185,000 last month, bouncing back from a three-year low in January, which could ease investors’ worries about the pace of growth in the world’s biggest economy. Britain’s biggest drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline was one of the biggest supports to the FTSEurofirst 300, up 1.6pc, after forecasting a better 2014 as productivity in its drug research labs improves. The overall earnings picture remained mixed, however, with Syngenta falling 3.4pc after the world’s largest maker of crop chemicals reported a drop in profit for last year. Unibail-Rodamco shed 2.2pc after Europe’s largest property group’s profit outlook disappointed investors. STOXX Europe 600 firms yet to report are seen missing consensus quarterly earnings forecasts by 1.4pc on average according to Thomson Reuters StarMine SmartEstimates, which focus on the upto-date predictions of the historically most accurate analysts. This bodes ill for investors given the widely held opinion that Europe’s equity valuations are unlikely to go much higher and that earnings need to grow if markets are to continue on their upward trajectory.

World Stocks

BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 3.41 points, or 0.27pc, to close at 1,280.25 at the end of trading session. Group PLC 380.65 FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed 3i Admiral Group PLC Ord 0.1P 1409.5 down 11.59 points, or 0.13pc to Alliance Trust PLC ORD 2.5P 435.45 9,116.32. Amec PLC Ord 50P 1035 410.4 HONG KONG: Shares finished at Amlin PLC Ord 28.125P Anglo Am PLC Ord USD0.54945 1454 seven-month lows, pressured by a PLC Ord 5P 865 reversal of early gains for the Antofagasta AssociatdBritFoodsPLC 5 15/22P 2892 Macau casino sector after monthly Astrazeneca OrdShs USD0.25 3876.25 revenue data disappointed inves- Autonomy Corp PLC ORD SHS 1/3P 2549 440.8 tors. The Hang Seng Index ended Aviva PLC Ord 25P 419.7 down 128.39 points, or 0.60pc at BAE Systems PLC Ord 2.5P Balfour Beatty PLC Ord 50P 293.75 21,269.38 points, its lowest closing Barclays PLC Ord 25P 265.23 since July 10. BG Group PLC Ord 10P 1062 JAKARTA: Indonesian main BHP Billiton PLC Ord USD0.50 1760.5 469.5 Composite Index (JCI) closed up BP PLC USD0.25 282.5 32.05 points, or 0.74pc, to British Airways PLC ORD 25P British Am Tobacco PLC Ord 25P 2888.25 4,384.31. British Land Co PLC ORD 25P 657.5 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian BritSkyBroadcastngGrp Ord50P 894.75 shares closed up 7.05 points, or BT Group PLC Ord 5P 385.4 1367.5 Bunzl PLC Ord 32 1/7P 0.40pc, to 1,785.88. Cable & WirelessWrldWide ORD5P 37.92 LONDON: FTSE snapped a fivePLC 863 day losing streak, lifted by rallies in Cadbury Cairn Energy PLC Ord 231/169P 201.55 insurer RSA and pharma group GlaxoSmithKline. The FTSE closed up 8.62 points, or 0.1pc, at 6,457.89 points, steadying Exchange Close after it shed nearly 2pc in the Bangkok Change 1,280.25 previous five days. Shares in Bombay +3.41 20 ,261.03 GlaxoSmithKline was up 1.6pc Frankfurt +49.10 after the group said it predicted Hong Kong 219,116.32 -1 1.59 ,269.38 a pick-up in sales growth this Jakarta -128.39 4,384.31 Kuala Lumpu year. +32.05 r 1,785.88 MANILA: The main Philippine London +7.05 6,457.89 Stock Exchange Index closed Manila +8.62 5, 90 8. 41 up 22.40 points, or 0.38pc, to Paris +22.40 4,117.79 Seoul 5,908.41. -0.34 1,891.32 MUMBAI: The Nifty rose after Singapore +4.47 2,960.09 hitting a four-month low in the Sydney -5 .71 5,070.31 -26.75 previous session as blue Taipei 8,264.48 To ky -198.09 o chips such as Tata Motors 14,180.38 +171.91 recovered on value-buying, although the outlook remains cautious given continued selling by foreign investors. The Nifty rose PARIS: The CAC 40 closed up 0.34 0.36pc, or 21.50 points, to points, or 0.01pc to 4,117.79. 6,022.40. The benchmark Sensex SEOUL: The Korea Composite rose 0.24pc, or 49.10 points, to Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 4.47 points, or 0.24pc at 20,261.03.

Index 6,457.89

LONDON FTSE - 100

AT A GLANCE

Capita PLC Ord 2.066666P 990.25 Carnival PLC Ord USD1.66 2493 Centrica PLC Ord 6 14/81P 313.45 Cobham PLC Ord 2.5P 295 Compass Group PLC Ord 10P 900.25 Diageo PLC Ord 28 101/108P 1781.25 Drax Group PLC Ord 11 16/29P 800 EurasianNatResCorpPLC USD0.20 217.5 Experian PLC Ord USD0.10 1049.5 Firstgroup PLC Ord 5P 129.85 Friends Prov Ord 5p 81.6 G4S PLC Ord 25P 232.6 Glaxosmithkline PLC Ord 25P 1580 Hammerson PLC ORD 25P 519.75 Home Retail Group PLC Ord 10P 175.95 HSBC Holdings PLC Ord USD0.50 625 ICAP PLC Ord 10P 390.85 ImperialTobaccoGrp PLC Ord 10P 2195 Inmarsat PLC Ord EUR0.0005 689.75 International Power PLC 417.5 IntrconHotlsGrpPLC 14 194/329P 1946 Invensys PLC Ord 12.5P 509.5 JohnsnMatthey Ord 104 16/21P 3241.5 Kazakhmys PLC Ord 20P 177.2 Kingfisher PLC Ord 15 5/7P 355.55 Land Securities Group PLC 1020 Legal & Gen Grp PLC Ord 2 1/2P 216.15 Liberty International PLC 451.7 Lloyds Bk Grp PLC Ord 10P 81.53 London Stock Ex Grp PLC Ord 1837 Man Grp PLC Ord USD0.03428571 81.88 MarksAndSpencer Grp Ord25P 463.05 Morrison Supermkts PLC Ord 10P 236.65 National Grid PLC Ord11 17/43P 780 Next PLC Ord 10P 6160 Old Mutual PLC Ord 11 3/7P 174.4 Pearson PLC Ord 25P 1084.5 Pennon Group PLC Ord 40.7P 681.5

Prudential PLC Ord 5P 1235 Randgold Res Ld Ord USD0.05 4405 RBS Group PLC Ord 100P 331.75 Reckitt BenckiserGrp PLCOrd10P 4671 Reed Elsevier PLC 14 51/116P 880.5 Rexam PLC Ord 71 3/7P 493.65 Rio Tinto PLC Ord 10P 3275.75 Rolls Royce Hldgs PLC Ord 20P 1165.5 RoyalDutchShell AOrdEUR0.07 2088.5 RoyalDutchShell PLCBOrdEUR0.07 2208 RSA Insurance Grp PLC Ord27.5P 103.6 SABMiller PLC Ord USD0.10 2662.5 Sage Group PLC Ord 1 4/77P 407.9 Sainsbury(J) PLC Ord 28 4/7P 350.05 Schroders PLC Non Vtg Shs 1 1888.5 Schroders PLC VTG SHS 1 2444 Serco Group PLC Ord 2P 422.05 Severn Trent PLC Ord 97 17/19P 1749 Shire PLC Ord 5P 3076 Smith & Nephew PLC Ord USD0.20 874 Smiths Group PLC Ord 37.5P 1376 SSE PLC Ord 50P 1343 367.1 Standard Life PLC Ord 10P StandardChartered OrdUSD0.50 1239.5 Tate & Lyle PLC Ord 25P 758.25 Tesco PLC Ord 5P 314.95 Thomas Cook Grp OrdEUR0.10 180.5 Thomson Reuters Ord 25p 1860 Tui Travel PLC Ord 10P 424.55 Tullow Oil PLC Ord 10P 851.75 Unilever PLC Ord 3 1/9P 2312 Unitd Utilities Grp PLC Ord 5P 714.75 Vedanta Res PLC Ord USD0.10 810.5 VodafoneGrpPLC Ord USD0.11 3/7 216.2 Whitbread PLC Ord 76 122/153P 3752.5 Wolseley PLC Ord 10 53/66P 3231 WPP PLC Ord 10P 1275.5 Xstrata PLC Ord USD0.50 963.5

1,891.32. SINGAPORE: The Straits Times Index closed down 5.71 points, or 0.19pc, to 2,960.09. SYDNEY: Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 26.75 points, or 0.52pc to 5,070.31. TAIPEI: Taiwan’s TAIEX index closed down 198.09 points, or 2.34pc, to 8,264.48. TOKYO: The Nikkei average rose 1.2pc in a volatile session, rebounding from a four-month low as investors scooped up recently battered

stocks such as Panasonic and Toyota Motor following strong earnings reports. The Nikkei ended 171.91 points higher at 14,180.38 after briefly dropping to 13,995.86 in afternoon trade, the lowest intraday level since October 8. Traders cited hedge funds’ selling of futures in reaction to the slightly rising yen during Tokyo lunchtime. The Topix gained 2.1pc to 1,162.64. • Markets were closed yesterday in Shanghai and Wellington for a holiday

US services sector rebounds

NEW YORK: Growth picked up in the dominant US service sector in January, with steady strength in private-sector hiring, suggesting the economy was digging through the winter weather that socked the country over the last several weeks. After two months of slower growth, the Institute for Supply Management yesterday said its services index rose to 54 last month from 53 in December, and firms added workers at the fastest clip in more than three years. The reading narrowly beat expectations of 53.7, according to a survey of economists, with the 50 level separating expansion from contraction. US private employers added 175,000 jobs in January, the smallest gain since August, according to payrolls processor ADP, but the cold weather played a part in the slow growth. December’s increase in jobs was revised down to 227,000 from the initially reported 238,000. The report is jointly developed with Moody’s Analytics.

The overall pace of job growth is not far off ADP’s recent trend, and hiring indexes in both the ISM survey and a separate service-sector survey from Markit kept investors optimistic that the Labour Department’s non-farm payrolls report tomorrow will show January hiring rebounded after a weak December. Non-farm payrolls grew just 74,000 that month, which Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said was “largely, or at least partially, due to very tough winter weather.” Recent US economic figures have been mixed, with weaker-than-expected results for orders of durable goods, the ISM’s manufacturing survey released Monday, and car sales for January. Various reports, including those from the carmakers, blamed some of the weakness on the weather, pinching what has been strong growth at the end of 2013. The lacklustre figures have added to concerns among investors already pulling back from the equity market due to turmoil in

NEW YORK: US stocks dipped yesterday as technical support offset the latest batch of mixed data, which failed to lift sentiment after a string of soft economic indicators earlier in the week. In a volatile trading session, the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index hit a session low of 1,737.92, marking its lowest level since October 18, before rebounding to briefly climb into positive territory with a session high of 1,755.79. US data is being closely watched after a weak reading in the factory sector on Monday sent Wall Street into a tailspin and triggered a global equity selloff. Yesterday’s data left investors with little clarity about the economic impact from the harsh weather this winter. Growth picked up in the US services sector in January, with steady strength in private-sector hiring, suggesting the winter weather that socked the country over the last several weeks had a limited effect on the economy. “Clearly, we are getting that support off that 1,740 area, which has held so far this week, at least,” said Ryan Detrick, senior technical strategist at Schaeffer’s Investment Research in Cincinnati. “Today’s (data) almost just added to the confusion, or added to the indecision, as to what exactly should we believe – is it weather-related or is it not –and that is the big question that isn’t answered yet and won’t be answered for a little bit of time.” Investors were also cautious with the US unemployment report looming today. Last month’s surprisingly low number was discounted by many as an outlier negatively affected by the severe weather. But as other data has also been uninspiring, there is concern that another weak report could be an indication of a greater macroeconomic problem. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 5.01 points or 0.03 per cent, to end at 15,440.23. The S&P 500 dipped 3.56 points or 0.20pc, to finish at 1,751.64. The Nasdaq Composite fell 19.968 points or 0.50pc, to close at 4,011.552. After the closing bell, Walt Disneyreported a higher quarterly profit and its stock climbed 1.5pc to $72.81 in extended-hours trading. The limp data earlier in the week added to concerns about growth in

China and the outlook for some emerging market economies. A recent rout in emerging currencies spurred some central banks to act, pressuring bond and stock holdings and luring investors into assets perceived as relatively safe, like the yen and US and German government debt. In the latest comments from the Federal Reserve, Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank president Charles Plosser, a hawkish policymaker, said the central bank should wind down its bond purchases faster than planned and end the stimulus programme before mid-year. Of the 298 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings, 69.5pc have topped Wall Street’s expectations, according to Thomson Reuters data through yesterday morning. That performance exceeds the 63pc beat rate since 1994 and the 67pc rate for the past four quarters. Gilead Sciencesfell 4.7pc to close at $78.15. The stock was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 a day after the company reported quarterly results. Shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions fell 4.3pc to $92.85. The IT services provider forecast s l o w e r- t h a n - e x p e c t e d revenue growth. Tableau Software shares jumped 12.8pc to end at $89.61 after the data analysis software maker forecast better-than-expected revenue for this quarter and results handily beat analysts’ estimates. CVS Caremark said it would stop selling tobacco products at its 7,600 stores by October, becoming the first US drugstore chain to take cigarettes off the shelf. Its shares declined 1pc to close at $65.44. Volume was modest, with about 6.61 billion shares traded on US exchanges, slightly below the 6.94bn average in January, according to data from BATS Global Markets. Declining stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by a ratio of about three to two. On the Nasdaq, nine stocks fell for every four that rose.

emerging markets worldwide. The US equity market ended 2013 with gains of 30 per cent, but it has since lost ground in part due to weak data. Stocks briefly trimmed losses after the ISM figures, but resumed their downward path shortly after, and the S&P 500 is now nearly 6pc lower on the year. “Markets are concerned and want to see that the US economy stays on track. My view is the US economy is growing above trend and you can’t conclude too much from one month’s worth of data,” said Dan Dorrow, head of research at Faros Trading in Stamford, Connecticut. The ADP report is often looked at as a precursor to the government’s payrolls data. A survey on the payrolls report showed economists estimate that 185,000 jobs were created last month, all of them in the private sector. January marked the 49th straight month the ISM index was above 50, though the lThe Dow Jones industrial average slipped 5.01 points or pace of growth has slowed from a more than 0.03 per cent, to end at 15,440.23. lThe Nasdaq Composite seven-year high. fell 19.968 points or 0.50pc, to close at 4,011.552.

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URGENT SALE! good established busy Indian/ Chinese restaurant at Manama. Owner leaving from Bahrain. Please contact 32276756. BUSINESS PARTNER required for Media & Advertising Company. Professionals call 33481181 PRINTING PRESS for rent with offset and large format printers. Tel. 33778788 AUTO ELECTRICAL/ AC workshop with spare parts and all equipment for sale. Tel: 39125243, 39051816

DINARCAR RENTAL offers latest model Cars, SUVs, Pickups and Minibus. Tel. 36044344, 36044541. DOHA AL-MUFTAH CAR RENTAL, Dana Mall. New cars and 4x2 / 4x4 Toyota Pick-ups available. Email: rac@renta carbahrain.com; www.rentacar bahrain.com Tel. 66331234, 17179190, 66339190 ELITE CAR RENTAL. Exhibition Tel. 17311883, Adliya Tel. 17714484. Juffair Tel. 17728202, Airport Tel. 17329299. Riffa 17770147, www.elitehiring.com WE RENT-A-CAR: Available 2013 model vehicles, sedan, 4x4, Previa, Lexus LS460. Long & short term lease. For details please contact. Tel. 17001214, 17242181 TRANS AUTO RENTAL, best rate, best cars. 24 hours service. Tel: 17329303, 39737400 TOORANCO RENT-A-CAR, Juffair. Latest models, D/cabin pick-up, door-to-door delivery Tel. 17728998, 17727771; www.tooranco.com SARA RENT-A-CAR Daily BD10/- brandnew car and special monthly rates. Tel. 17211105, 17311139.

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EVERY FRIDAY Buffet Lunch & Dinner. Thai & Chinese specialities BD8.000 SHADA RESTAURANT Tel. 17721155 SAHAR RESTAURANT. Daily executive lunch BD1.800; Dinner buffet BD2.500 Sunday/ Monday/ Tuesday. Takeaway/ delivery/ catering services. Tel. 17725117, 36045111. AMBIENCE LOUNGE discount happy hours 40% off on beverages 6pm- 9pm daily, Block 338, Adliya. Tel. 38490490 JIMS RESTAURANT Garden now 30% discount hours (daily) on all beverages 11am- 6pm & extended discount hours 11pm- 2am. Tel. 38490490, 17710654

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Email: [emailprotected] Website: www.eram-international.com GRAPHIC DESIGNING, Web Designing, AutoCAD, 3DMax, MAYA @ GLOBAL INSTITUTE - Contact 33909404, [emailprotected] COMPUTER HARDWARE, Basic & Advanced Networking, Cisco CCNA (Preparation) courses @ GLOBAL INSTITUTE- 33909404 AL DANA NURSERY- Admission open for Nursery & Pre-KG sessions commencing from April. Tel.: 17253541, 17241193 AS & A-LEVEL Edexcel & Cambridge: Physics, Biology, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics. Tel. Ms. Cherry 17728000, gulfacademy @gmail.com

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AUDI Q5 2009, 54929kms, BD10500/- Tel. 17701333 BMW 740LI 2011, 12000kms, service package 06/ 2015, BMW 323i, 2010 Tel. 17596626 www. bahrainautoservices.com BMW 750i 2011, 32889 kms, BD18900/- Tel. 17701333 BMW X3, 2.5si, 2008, 54,000 kms, excellent condition for sale. BD7,600/-. Tel. 39157013 CHALLENGER SRT8 2010, Chrysler 300C 2010, GMC Acadia 2009. Tel. 17596626, www.bahrain autoservices.com CHEVROLET CAPRICE LS 2008, 128863kms, BD3995/- Tel. 17701333 CITROEN DS-5 1.6T, 2013, 5,500kms, black. Warranty till March/ 2016. BD7190/-. Tel: 39156868

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TOYOTA COROLLA GLi, 4 door sedan, brand new, 2014 model, white colour, 200kms. Contact 39621100 TOYOTA HIACE mini bus, 16 seater, 2010 model, perfect condition, immediate sale. Call: 17701313 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8 2010, only 11,000kms dealer maintained. Call 39457995 HONDA ACCORD 2008, black, 80000kms. Call 33118829 HONDA CITY 2008, grey, 76,000kms, BD2300/-. Tel. 38851713 HONDA CIVIC, 2009, black, signle owner, 83000kms. Tel. 33433003 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2008, 2.5L black, beige interior, 112000kms, VGC, BD2950/-. Tel. 39222516 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2008, 65476kms, BD3995/- Tel. 17701333 JEEP WRANGLER, Sahara, 2013, white, 16000kms, black interiors, automatic transmission, 3 years warranty, BD11500/-. Tel: 39604426 KIA OPTIMA full option 2013, showroom condition, white. Call 39902488 KIA PICANTO 2012, automatic, full options, yellow colour. 16,500kms, one owner, agent maintained, 3 years warranty remaining. Great little runabout. BD3,000/- negotiable. Tel. 39479298 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport HSE 2006, 63173kms, BD10500/- Tel. 17701333 LEXUS L460 2007 in excellent condition. Call 39605565 LEXUS RX350, 2005, black, 125,000kms, insured till Oct/2014, BD4900/-. Tel. 38851713 NISSAN 350Z 2007, 82444 kms, BD5200/- Tel. 17701333 NISSAN TIIDA 1.8, 2007, beige, single owner, excellent condition. Tel. 39521427 PORSCHE APPROVED pre-owned cars. Visit www.porschebahrain.com or call 17459911 PORSCHE CENTER Bahrain. Over 30 pre-owned cars available. Call Porsche Center Bahrain 17459911 RANGE ROVER Sport Supercharge 2009, 68000kms. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006, 22000kms. Porsche Cayenne S 2013, 27000kms. Mercedes E350 2012, 6000kms. Porsche Carrera S 2006, 44000kms. Tel. 17700773, 36666448, 36360366 SSANGYONG REXTON 3.2L 2013. 7000kms, Brown, warranty till June/ 2016. BD7200/-.Tel: 39156868

GOOD CONDITION used cars like Yaris, Tiida, Mazda, SUVs’ for sale. Contact: Budget Car Rental (used car division) 39156482/ 39333107/ 39400347.

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VOLKSWAGEN USED cars wanted! Call Kolyar on 39677842, 17459985 VOLVO S60 2.0T-Prestige 2013. 4,000kms, gold, warranty till Mar/2016. BD9990/-Tel: 39156868 VW GOLF 1.6L- MY 2010, BD4,990/- Call Volkswagen Centre on 39677842, 17459985 VW JETTA2.0L- MY 2012, BD 5,390/- Call Volkswagen Centre on 39677842, 17459985 VW POLO 1.6L- MY 2013, BD 4,690/- Call Volkswagen Centre on 39677842, 17459985 VW SPACEFOX, 2009, black, 92000kms (manual 5 speed) excellent condition, BD2800/-. Tel. 38851713 ANY BRAND Used Cars Wanted! Call now on Behbehani Used Car Centre 17701333 DEALER MAINTAINED excellent condition used 2011 model Toyota Yaris, Nissan Altima, Tiida & Sunny. Contact Rohit 33028000, 17580208

For Sale CHANDELIERS, TREADMILL, bed-sets, buffet cabinet, dining table, window/ split ACs, fridges, W/machine, cookers. GULF AUCTIONS W.L.L. Tel. 17727011, [emailprotected] SCHOOL FURNITURE, Office & Household furniture, Bunk-beds, lockers, sofas, dining set 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 [emailprotected]

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Music BAHRAIN MUSIC INSTITUTE- Morning + evening classes, all ages, attractive fees. Tel. 17721999.

Pets DOGFATHER FOR professional grooming, all proceeds go to rescued animals. Tel: Tony 39629889

Beauty JOZ BEAUTY SALON & SPA, for all latest hair, Beauty & Spa Services, Juffair villa17369133, Awali- 17756449, Dragon Resort Amwaj16031120, Lagoon Amwaj for men 16031126

Satellite DREAMBOX SKY.X compatible HD wireless. English, movies, sport, French, German, Russian. Tel. 33166445, 39031857. FIXING/ REPAIRING satellites, Airtel dish + decoder + 1 month BD90/-, Dish TV, Sundirect. Tel. 33166445, 39031857.

Services REMOVAL SERVICE Household, Office Furniture packing Call NEW TECH Tel. 36900436, 17246710 BAYAN AL BAHRAIN Cleaning, Tiles & Marble polishing, General cleaning & pest control, Sofa, carpet & rugs shampooing. Tel. 39521427, 39229831.

VERMINEX Pest Control Professionals in Bahrain for 34 years- the safest, government approved products used. Tel. 17280188 www.verminexbahrain.com SWIMMING POOL maintenance & regular cleaning services, please call ALOHOOD CONTRACTING 39957247. AL FATEH PEST CONTROL. All kinds of Pest Control + Anti termite treatment. Call 17830078, 36097327 Al FATEH MEP & General cleaning services, all kinds of Mechanical, Electrical solution. Tel: 17830078, 36097302

Accommodation ROOM AVAILABLE for executive bachelor in Gudabiya near BFC, no cooking allowed, BD100/-. Tel: 33261581

Overseas Property EXPAT PROPERTIESN.A. land near Trichy Airport Tamilnadu, close to IM Campus & other educational institute @ Rs55/sq.ft. Easy installments. Contact Mr. Venketesh 33460333. DUBAI BEST investment properties for sale: hotels, lands, villas, flats, penthouse. Tel. 39936272

Property for Rent FULLY FURNISHED flats for rent in Umm Al Hassam Area. 2BR, 2 bathrooms, wide hall, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, internet, parks, reception hall and other facilities. Attractive prices. Call 36600646, 36779774 ARAD/ E.RIFFA semi furnished 2 flats (male accommodation), 2 bedroom each, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & hall. Companies preferred. Tel. 39912030 TWO STOREY villa, Adliya SF, central AC, recently renovated, ideal for commercial activities, rent: BD1200/-. Tel. 39664793 UMM AL HASSAM: 2BR flats with parking. BD220/-. 1BR BD200/- Tel. 39464958 ADLIYA VILLAS: furnished/ semi furnished, private/ compound, & 1/2/3BR furnished flats in Juffair. Tel. 33391767 FF 2BR flat with big garden, pool, gym near US Embassy, Zinj, BD450/-. Tel: 39173600, 39717700 FF 1BR flat with big garden, pool, gym near US Embassy, Zinj, BD300/-. Tel: 39173600, 39717700

JUFFAIR, 1BR, FF, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen, BD500/- inclusive. Tel. 39666367, 39993932 FURNISHED FLAT for rent in Adliya, near HSBC bank. Tel. 36097326, 38809181 TO LET flats: 2BR, 2 bathrooms, hall, Mahooz BD250/-. Tel. 39656507. ADLIYA, STYLISH duplex 2BR FF flat with facilities, BD700/- inclusive. Tel. 33307734 (Owner) 1/2BR FLAT, bathroom, with furniture, Exhibition Road. Tel. 33888997, 39462511 5BR BEACH villa, private swimming pool, nice garden, seaview in Tala Amwaj for rent. DELMON ESTATE Tel. 36406688 Lisa. A’ALI VIEWS, SF, fully maintained luxury homes, BD1000/- 2 villas available. Tel. 33137878, 17171696. www.aaliviews.com OFFICE FOR rent in Manama Government avenue, prime location, ground floor, 3 roads adjacent, 4000sq. ft approx. Contact: 39476226 FURNISHED FAMILY apartment at Juffair - Al Khobar Plaza, under direct management of Landlord. No daily rent. Studio, 1BR & 2BR flats are available for yearly rent. Landlord’s office: 17641010, 17827800, Fax: 17641111, Email: abdullapark@fives targroupbh.com, website: www.alkhobarsuites.com SAAR, NEW deluxe FF 2BR flat near St. Christopher School, BD345/-. Tel. 39666693 NEAR BRITISH Club, SF villa, 4BR, LD, family room, 2 kitchens, SQ, garages, garden, security, satellite, BD950/Tel. 39461220, 39671821 ADLIYA 1/2/3BR, FF, BD250/, BD400/——BD550/- + facilities, 2BR spacious, SF, BD300/-. Tel. 33405563 AMWAJ, JUFFAIR, Saar, Hamala, 1-5 bedrooms villas/ flats, BD350/- to BD1900/-. Tel: 36541000 (Anna) TALA- AMWAJ flat for rent. 2 bedrooms, fully furnished seaview apartment, all included. Contact 33306648 TUBLI 2BR & 3BR flat, starting from BD250/- unfurnished. Tel. 36424239 AL BUSAITEEN 4BR villa, big hall, 2 kitchens, maid’s room, BD800/-. Tel. 36424239 2BR FLAT for office use or residential in Tubli, behind municipality, BD200/-. Tel. 36738792 LABOUR/ STAFFAccommodation, villas, flats warehouse & land BD700/- - BD2000/Tel. 36230066, 33507334 SAUDI BORDER villa, 3BR, 3 bathrooms, pool, tennis court, garden, BD500/-. Tel: 39692211 TWO DELUXE 4BR spacious flats. Family only, near Al Seef Complex, with shops surrounding the area. SF BD400/-; FF BD500/-. Tel. 39681189

EAST RIFFA 4BR luxury flat, BD400/- semi furnished. Tel. 36424239 REEF ISLAND 2BR apartments, sea views, great facilities. BD625/- - BD750/-. Coryn @CBRE 36715684. www. bahrainpropertyrentals.com BRITISH SCHOOL location. Brand new 4BR quality homes, pools, BD1,500/(inclusive). Tel. Mark 36067011 Projects & Properties Tel: 17725772 MAHOOZ, JUFFAIR: 2/3BR spacious flats, living, dining, store + all facilities BD400/- to BD500/- all inclusive. Tel. 36640609, 39298856

Promote your property on this listing for FREE! For Sale Land in A’ali on Road 30, 18,987 sq.ft , facing two roads BD 22 per sq.ft Durrat Al-Bahrain 1500 sq.m beach and pier view, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, maid’s room and additional servants quarters. Custom-made infinity pool. Asking price BD 750,000 Tala Island 6 bedrooms beach villa, 800 sq.m, 7 bathrooms, semi-furnished with swimming pool. Asking price BD 510,000 Riffa Views Signature villa overlooking lake and golf course in Lagoons, built-up area 715 sq.m, land area 1630 sq.m, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms, 2 kitchens, servant’s, driver’s quarters and swimming pool. BD 750,000) Riffa Views Semi-furnished 5 bedroom villa in Lagoons, golf course view, built-up area 472 sq.m, land area 640 sq.m, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, servant’s quarters, laundry room, with swimming pool and sunken BBQ area and patio, walking distance from the Golf Club. BD 325,000

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MARBLE RESTORATION: Grinding, leveling, filling & crystal finish polishing. NEW TECH 17246710, 33363215. JOZ CLEANING & MAINTENANCE. General cleaning, glass cleaning, carpet shampooing and marble polishing. Tel. 17223423, 39290632 SUN INTERNATIONAL CARPENTRY providing high quality of carpentry and interior decoration. Tel: 39662955 INSTALLATION & REPAIR: CCTV cameras, satellite channels. ALBADER Tel: 33090296, 39288816 PEST CONTROL & Antitermite treatment - member NPMA (USA). NEW TECH 36900435, 17246710 CARPET SHAMPOOING, sofa cleaning, pest control, General & curtain cleaning. Tel. 39601123, 17273722, 33496112 BAHRAIN PEST CONTROL. The Bugsluggers! Your pests deserve the best. Simon Barton. Tel. 17713408. SPECIAL PRICE for sofa/ carpet shampooing; Flat, Villa, Offices General cleaning Tel: 33797932 MIDTOWN CLEANING. We provide all types of cleaning services, steaming, shampooing, sanitizing & floor polishing. Tel. 39344333. info@midtown bahrain.com PERFECT CLEANING, carpet/ sofa/ curtain shampooing specialist, tile/ marble polishing, maintenance, painting, waterproofing. Tel. 33717930, 39622171 ALTAWFEEK REMOVALS: Household, Office furniture. Free quotations. Experienced, professional packers Tel. Toll-free: 80001130. ALTAWFEEK CLEANING. Carpet, Upholstery shampooing, Floor Cleaning, Removals, Emptying Septic Tanks, Drainage Block Clearing, High Pressure Jetting, Skip/ Trash Disposal Services Tel. Toll-free: 80001130. MIC PEST CONTROL for cockroaches & bed bugs, guaranteed. Carpet/ Sofa cleaning. Tel. 39425995, 33390539 24HRS CLEANING & Pest Control, Carpet Shampooing, Sofa, Cleaning, Marble Polishing Tel. 39697995, 39239098 ALMARHOON CLEANING & Maintenance. Carpet/ sofa shampooing, floor polishing, pest control. Tel. 33355428, 33543583. REMOVAL SERVICES: Household, office furniture packing, moving & general cleaning. AL-JAMEEL. Tel. 36524300, 17292034 EXPRESS CLEANING, carpet/ sofa shampooing. Marble/ tiles polishing. General cleaning. Tel. 36694406, 39178552 MRC PEST CONTROL destroys all pests. NPCA member, International standard. Tel. 17827128 BASMA CLEANING specialising in sofas, carpets, rugs Tel. 17729172 HOME CARE Cleaning & Maintenance, carpet/ sofa shampooing & hourly maid services. 17562400, 36994899 REMOVAL SERVICES Household/ office furniture packing, moving & general cleaning. ELITE PALACE Tel. 39728060, 17693660

Zawia 3 Amwaj apartment 2 Bedroom, lagoon and sea view, 127 sq.m, 2 bathrooms. Asking price BD 145,000 Fontana Tower 3 bedroom apartment, fully furnished. Asking price BD 156,000 Alia in Amwaj 2 bedroom apartment with a sea view, 3 bathrooms, fully furnished. Asking price BD125,000

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Riffa Views 3 bedroom detached villa in Lagoons. 3 bathrooms, 2 living room, 1 dining room and servant’s quarters. Built up 300 sq.m, land area 822 sq.m Riffa Views 4 bedroom villa in Park, built-up area 349 sq.m, land area 480 sq.m, 4 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, outside kitchen and servant’s quarters, fully landscaped and fully furnished. Asking price BD 245,000

For Rent Riffa Views semi-furnished 2 bedroom townhouse in Lagoons, built-up area 193 sq.m, land area 200 sq.m, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room, open plan kitchen, dining area, servant’s quarters and laundry room. BD 750 Riffa Views Semi-furnished 5 bedroom villa in Park, built-up area 472 sq.m, land area 631 sq.m, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, servant’s quarters and laundry room. BD 1300 Fontana tower 3 bedroom apartment, fully furnished. BD1000 Semi-furnished 3 bedroom apartment in A’ali, 3 bathrooms. BD400 (Exclusive) 2 bedroom apartment in A’ali, 2 bathrooms. BD 300 (Exclusive)

Janabyah Gardens 5 Bedroom villa with private pool and all facilities for BD 1150/- Exclusive

Riffa Views Semi-furnished 5 bedroom villa in Lagoons with a lake and golf course view, built-up area 472 sq.m, land area 687 sq.m, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, servant’s quarters and laundry room. BD 1500

Riffa Views Semi-furnished 5 bedroom villa in Lagoons with a golf course view, built-up area 472 sq.m, land area 640 sq.m, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, servant’s quarters and laundry room. BD 1300 Seef Plaza 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom starting from BD 320 to BD 1050.

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1BR MODERN flat in Umm Al Hassam, facilities, BD370/- inclusive. Call owner 36733311. LATIF GARDEN, Budaiya, 5BR, tranquil, peaceful, pool, beautiful garden, sea, BD800/inclusive, Tel. 33848884, www.latifgarden.com BUILDING: TUBLI 7 flats, SF 3BR, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen, Rent: BD2200/negotiable. Sanad 8 flats, 3BR, 3 bathrooms, hall. Good location. BD3000/- negotiable. One tenant only. Tel. Owner 39677454, 33009988, 39677919, 39503663, MAHOOZ DELUXE 2/3BR flat, pool, garden, SF. Tel. 39465052, 36363161. MUHARRAQ NEAR Gulf Mart, 2BR, SF, 2 bathrooms, hall, parking + security. Tel: 34382278 WAREHOUSE/ WORKSHOP with labour accommodation- 180sqm. at Ras Zuwaid, Alba. Tel. 33507040, 17714639 UMM AL HASSAM & Gudaibiya flat, FF/ SF, 2BR, 2 bath, hall, Tel. 39873117 BRANDNEW COMMERCIAL Building in Zallaq near Sofitel Hotel, 11 flats (various sizes), lift, parking. Tel. 36884436

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Karimi looks to extend 2000cc Challenge lead n Karimi holds a sizeable lead over the rest of the competition

RACING is set to intensify as the BIC 2000cc Challenge heads into the latter half of its 2013/2014 season this weekend.

The fifth of eight rounds takes place tomorrow at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The meeting has been organised by the Circuit Racing Club in cooperation with BIC, Bahrain Motor Federation and Motorsport Marshalls Club. The cream of the crop of Bahrain’s leading gentleman race car drivers are once again set to take to the track and battle it out for pride and supremacy. Heading into the round, Hussain Karimi (Honda CRX) holds a sizeable lead over the rest of the competition. Having claimed a double in the previous meeting to bring his victory tally to four so far this campaign, Karimi has established a stronghold on first place as he boasts 154 points on the championship standings. But he is not taking anything for granted entering the second half of the season as he hopes to continue from where he left off: on the top step of the podium. “I’m really happy to be where I am right now,” Karimi said. “I’m very pleased to have taken both wins in the last round; hopefully I can maintain that form. “There’s still a long way to go over the rest of the season and anything can happen. “For this round, I believe I’m wellprepared. My team and I have made sure that the car is ready and I’m looking forward to enjoying these next two races against what will hopefully be a full grid.” Talented racer Salah Salahuddin (Honda CIVIC) follows in second place on the season standings with 91 points, while ageless veteran Abdulrahman Ghuloom (CIVIC) is in third on 65 points. Commented Salahuddin: “Last round I had a lot of problems with my car; we tried to fix them, but they’d keep on coming back. “Now, though, we’ve solved everything. I’m fully ready and I hope to translate that to some wins.” Added Ghuloom: “I’ve changed my car’s engine for this weekend and I’m now ready to race. “Things just keep getting tougher each event, but I hope to keep my position

among the leaders as we fight for the championship. “A big thanks to the organisers once again for the wonderful job they are doing this season in the 2,000cc.” The always determined Abdulaziz Ashkanani (Honda S2,000) ranks fourth in the championship race with 62 points, while former champion Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (CIVIC) is in fifth with 52. Tim Birkin (Honda Integra) and Alex Longden (BMW 3 Series/F20C) are tied sixth with 40 points each, whereas the series’ first-ever winner Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa (Integra) follows in eighth place with 35 points. Last year’s titlist Raed Himmo (CRX) on 25 points and another former cham-

n Ghuloom ... ready to race

pion Stephen Kellogg (CIVIC) on 17 points round out the standings. The action on Friday gets underway on track at 11.30am with a free practice. Qualifying follows at 12.30pm. The first 15-lap race flags off at 2.11pm. Race two is scheduled for a 4.11pm start. The day’s events will culminate with the podium ceremony following the second sprint. All are welcome to attend the season’s fifth round. Tickets cost BD2 for adults and BD1 for children. They can be purchased at the gate. Following round five, the sixth meeting of the season is scheduled to take place March 28. April 18 will be the penultimate event, while the season-closing round will be held May 2. For more information on the BIC 2000cc Challenge or other events at BIC, “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, visit the circuit’s official website, www.bahraingp.com, or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000.

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n Bill Scarth of Awali Golf Club emerged winner in a stableford competition against Al Ghazal Golf Club (AGGC) players from Abu Dhabi. Scarth took top spot with 35 points. AGGC Lady Captain Kate Davies was the runner-up with 34 points, edging out Awali player Petri Kettunen into third place on countback. Above, Scarth receives the winner’s prize.

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n Local showjumpers and technical crew attended a lecture on performance development yesterday. During the seminar, Development Council in the International Federation for Equestrian sports (Fédération Équestre Internationale, FEI) JeanPhilippe Camboulives explained the various aspects of showjuping sport. Camboulives visit to Bahrain comes as part of efforts to maintain productive coordination with FEI in order to develop Bahraini showjumping sport. Several related subjects were discussed in the lecture including focusing on youth categories and unifying efforts to generally improve the sport. Above, Camboulives during the lecture.

Three athletics gold for Bahrain

BAHRAIN yesterday took their tally to 15 medals in the Second Arab Women’s Sports Tournament, being held in Sharjah.

On the fourth day of the tournament, the Bahrainis took five medals, including three gold, one silver and one bronze, in athletics and table tennis events. On the concluding day of the athletics tournament, Al Shabab Club took home all three gold medals in the high jump, discus throw and 100mx4 relay, to come second overall with 12 medals (6 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze), finishing behind overall champions Sharjah Ladies Club who won 18 medals (7 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze). Yemen Ladies Club came third with 10 medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze). Maryam Al Ansari opened Bahrain’s account in yesterday’s action, securing the high jump gold medal after jumping over 1.66 metres. Basma Mohammed followed suit, winning the discus throw event in 35.52 metres, while the relay team of Zaynab Abdulhussain, Hajer Saad, Fatin Abdulnabi and Sabrine Yousef completed the gold medal haul for Bahrain by finishing first in the 100mx4 relay in 51.27 seconds.

n Shaikha Hayat with the relay gold medalists and, right, with discus throw champion Basma Mohammed. Below, Shaikha Hayat with high jump champion Maryam Al Ansari

Bahrain’s remaining two medals of the day were won by Bahrain Club table tennis team, who captured the doubles silver and team bronze medals amidst fiercely-contested round robin battle from various Arab women’s sports clubs at the Higher College of Technology Gym in Sharjah. The competition was won by Kuwait Ladies Club, who finished on top with 10 points. They were followed by Qatar Ladies Club with eight points and Bahrain third with six points. Bahrain’s finish was lauded by Bahrain Olympic Committee’s Women’s Sports Committee chairwoman and Bahrain del-

egation head Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, who attended the final day of the team event and cheered the team in their concluding match.

The singles tournament is scheduled to kick off today when Nadeen Adel faces Sharjah’s Noora Hassan, with the winner set to take on Qatar’s Noora Al Ebri in the last-16 round. Bahrain’s Fatma Al Qasmi takes on Yemen’s Lamees Mohammed and the winner advances to the last-16 round tie against Maha Abdulreda of Qatar, while Kaltham Elyasi received a bye into the last-16 round where she meets Hadeer Ebrahim of Sharjah. Both the athletics and fencing teams are scheduled to return home today. In basketball, meanwhile, Bahrain’s Muharraq Club look to claim

their maiden victory today when they take on Qatar at 1pm (Bahrain time) at Sharjah Cultural Club. In the volleyball tournament, Al Ahi Club take on Sharjah today while hoping to shrug off their 1-3 (25-20, 20-25, 25-27, 17-25) defeat to Kuwait Ladies Club in the competition’s opener at Sharjah Ladies Club Gym. Al Ahli, coached by Abduljalil Al Aradi, are being represented by Farah Juma, Maryam Al Sulaiti, Hessa Al Isa, Ghada Marhoon, Bayan Nasser, Marywa Shamsan, Dana Sulaiman, Najla Turab, Hajer Abdulrahman and American professional Ruth Q.

Berger Blues cruise past Indian Star ARUL led Berger Blues to a three-wicket victory over Indian Star in the Seven-a-side Soft Ball Cricket Tournament being played at the Indian Club. Put in to bat first, Indian Star were all out for 40 runs in six overs. Captain Sunil top scored with 11 runs. In reply, Berger Blues chased the target of 41 runs in exactly six overs for the loss of three wickets. Arul top scored with 17 runs. In another match, SS Nuvem Jai Maharashtra outplayed Behzad Group Elames by 38 runs. Electing to bat first, Jai Maharashtra scored a massive total of 63 runs in six overs for the loss of three wickets. Amith top scored with 18 runs. In reply, Behzad group Elames could only score 25 runs for the loss of five wickets in six overs, handing Jai Maharashtra a 38-run victory. Meanwhile, Bassali Legends posted a 13-run victory over Super Kings. Put in to bat first, Bassali Legends scored 57 runs for three wickets in six overs with Ashfaque contributing 25 runs in 10 deliveries. In reply Super Kings were all out for 44 runs. Later, Al Zayani Investments claimed an easy victory over Castle Boys. Castle Boys, who batted first, scored 43 runs for the loss of four wickets in six overs with the help of 20 runs by Server. Al Zayani Investment chased down the winning target of 44 runs in 4.1 overs losing two wickets. Zahid top scored with 25 runs in Al Zayani’s four-wicket victory. The tournament is being sponsored by Behzad Group, Orange Garage, Berger Paints, Agil Freight Logistics and Yahoo Health Club.

n Dilmun stood first in the girls’ section with 202 points and Awal took the boys’ top spot with 243 points in Lycée Francais MLF de Bahrain’s sports day for primary schools at Khalifa Sports City. In second place were Arados (155) in the girls’ section and Tylos in boys’ section. The third places went to Muharraq (girls - 144) and Dilmun and Arados (boys - 120). Above, Dilmun girls’ team and, right, Awal boys’ team.

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Gulf Daily News Thursday, 6th February 2014 n Adviser to His Majesty the King for Youth and Sport Affairs Saleh Isa bin Hindi received yesterday the Bahrain Handball Association (BHA) president Ali Isa and retired Bahraini international handballer Said Jowhar. Bin Hindi congratulated the BHA president on the great success of the 16th Asian Men’s Handball Championship, noting that it reflects the kingdom’s leading position in hosting mega sports competitions. He also pointed out that Said Jowhar is among the icons of Bahraini handball thanks to his exemplary dedication, conduct, ethical commitment and contribution to promoting Bahraini sport. The BHA president thanked Bin Hindi for his support to the organising committee of the 16th Asian Handball Championship. Present were Shaikh Nasser’s Media Office director Tawfik Al Salihi and Isa Saleh bin Hindi. Left, Bin Hindi, centre, at the meeting.

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l Bahrain aim for Asian title against Qatar By VIJAY MRUTHYUNJAYA

IT’S going to be a historic day today for either Bahrain or Qatar when they clash in the final of the 16th Asian Men’s Handball Championship at the Khalifa Sports City Hall in Isa Town.

Neither of the two have won this championship since it started in 1977 in Kuwait City though Bahrain made the final once in 2010 in Beirut and Qatar twice, in 2002 in Isfahan and 2012 in Jeddah. But on all three occasions the two Gulf nations lost in the final. This time around the close neighbours have looked formidable, Qatar in particular who have won six matches on the trot. Bahrain have won five with a thrilling 30-30 draw against Iran robbing them of an impeccable run into the final. Coached by Algerian Saleh Bouchekriou, Bahrain have impressed both with their concerted team work and individual brilliance, the Abdul Qader brothers, Jaffar and Mahmood, in particular by their enterprising and energetic displays which have embellished the championship so far. At the other end, goalkeeper Mohammed Ali Hussain has literally been a pillar of strength, standing tall and strong and pulling off some incredible saves at crucial junctures. Sadiq Ali, Hassan Al Samahiji and Ali Hussain have played their supporting roles almost to perfection while Hussain Al Sayyad, Mahdi Madan and Mohammed Habib have done their bid whenever called on to perform. Qatar have been equally imposing in charging into the final with their ‘foreign’ players Rafael Capote and Borja Roine and goalkeeper Goran Stojanovic playing stellar roles under the guidance of their Spanish coach Veroljub Kosovac. However, Qatar were untest-

Gulf rugby teams set for weekend festivities

ALMOST 40 rugby teams from all over the Gulf region will descend on Bahrain Rugby Football Club (RFC) in Saar this weekend for the club’s ‘Festival of Rugby’ celebrations. Combining two of the biggest events of Bahrain RFC’s calendar – the Midnight Veterans’ Tens and the HSBC Junior Rugby Festival – the Festival of Rugby Weekend will kick off tonight and will continue right through until Saturday evening. The keenly-anticipated Midnight Vets Tens will get the festivities underway from 8pm this evening, with 11 teams, including Khobar, Riyadh, KAS, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain Golden Oldies and Bahrain Vagabonds battling it out for the coveted title. As is tradition, the competition will carry on into the wee small hours of Friday morning before resuming at 11am tomorrow for the knockout stages and finals. While all that is going on, the next generation of rugby stars will also be strutting their stuff on the fields of Bahrain RFC, as the HSBC Junior Rugby Series roll into town. Staged across four tournaments over the course of the season, the HSBC Series has established itself as the premier minis and youth rugby competition in the region over the last three years. After previous tournaments in Abu Dhabi in October and Dubai in January, Bahrain will play host to the penultimate round of this year’s series, which will conclude in Doha next month.

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n Supreme Council for Youth and Sports secretary-general Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa talks to members of the Bahrain team after a practice session yesterday

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TODAY’S MATCHES Final Bahrain vs Qatar (7pm) 3rd and 4th place Iran vs UAE (5pm) KHALIFA SPORTS CITY HALL

Placement results 5th and 6th place: South Korea 30 Saudi Arabia 25 (Half-time: 15-15) 7th and 8th place: Oman 26 Kuwait 35 (9-16) 9th and 10th place: Iraq 20 Japan 28 (11-17) 11th and 12th place: China 10 Uzbekistan 0

ed till the semi-final where Iran almost drove them to despair before letting them off the hook in the nail-biting closing stages to lose 22-23. Bahrain can exploit this fact by putting pressure on their opponents early on to unsettle them. Qatar won all their other matches by at least a seven-goal

margin and humbled former champions Kuwait and Japan on the way. Bahrain accounted for the only other former champions South Korea 26-25 in a thriller on way to the final. Bahrain have so far scored 211 goals, one more than Qatar, but conceded 153 compared to Qatar’s 131. Statistically, therefore, there is very little to separate the deserving finalists and it may all boil down to who performs better when it matters the most.

Advantage

Bahrain have the advantage of home crowd who have stood by them solidly while Qatar will be looking for some silverware to show off before they host the World Championships next year. Bahrain will be one of the teams in the fray in Doha along with losing semi-finalists the UAE and Iran with Qatar as hosts. Meanwhile, in the matches for final placements, South Korea edged out Saudi Arabia

n Kuwait’s Mahdi Alqallaf creates an opening for a shot against Oman. Picture by ROY MATHEWS

30-25 to finish fifth while Kuwait beat Oman 35-26 to take seventh place. Two-time champions Japan

finished ninth beating Iraq 28-20 while China got the better of Uzbekistan 10-0 to avoid finishing at the bottom.

This year’s tournament has seen a considerable increase in participation levels, with Bahrain RFC set to welcome teams from all over the UAE and Qatar for competitions at under-8, under9, under-10, under-11, under-12, under-14 and under-16 levels. The under-8s and under-9s will play off from 11am tomorrow morning, with the under10s, under-11s, under-12s, under-14s and under-16s to follow at the same time Saturday. As if all that wasn’t enough, Bahrain RFC will also host the latest round of the Gulf Top Six this weekend, with the hosts up against Dubai Hurricanes. Both teams have a similar record so far this season and will be targeting this match as a ‘must-win.’ That match kicks off at 3pm tomorrow afternoon and all are welcome to attend. The ‘Festival of Rugby’ theme at Bahrain RFC will continue on Friday night with the traditional Midnight Tens Charity Dinner. Over 200 guests will turn out for the event, which will feature trophy presentations, a live DJ, a bumper raffle and a very special guest in the shape of former England captain and World Cup winner Lewis Moody. There’s no respite on Saturday either, as the HSBC Junior Series concludes just in time to sit down and enjoy the latest offering from the Six Nations Championship. For further information on Bahrain RFC’s Festival of Rugby Weekend, please contact [emailprotected].

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Sri Lanka take firm control l Sangakkara fires triple ton

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CHITTAGONG: Kumar Sangakkara made a careerbest 319 and joined the 11,000-run club on the way as Sri Lanka took firm control of the second Test against Bangladesh here yesterday.

The tourists, who won the first Test by an innings and 248 runs in Dhaka last week, scored 587 in their first innings and Bangladesh replied with 86-1 by stumps on the second day. Left-handed Sangakkara’s maiden triple century was his ninth 200-plus knock, leaving him in second place behind Australian legend Don Bradman who had 12 scores of 200 or more. Sangakkara, a 36-year-old veteran playing his 122nd Test, also became the ninth Test batsmen to reach the 11,000run mark. He now has 11,046 runs in the alltime list headed by India’s Sachin Tendulkar (15,921). “As a batsman, you always look at big scores,” Sangakkara said. “There are 100s, 200s, 300s and Brian Lara has even got 400. Those are things you always try and chase when you have an opportunity. “So I am very happy to have got into the 300-club at least.”

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Sri Lanka (1st innings, overnight 314-5): K. Sangakkara c Gazi b Nasir 319 K. Vithanage lbw b Nasir 35 D. Perera lbw b Shakib 1 A. Mendis lbw b Shakib 47 S. Lakmal lbw b Shakib 0 N. Pradeep not out 4 Extras (b21, lb6, nb1, w2, pen5) 35 Total (all out) 587 Fall of wickets: 1-39, 2-49, 3-227, 4-294, 5-312, 6-402, 7-405, 8-505, 9-533. Bowling: Al-Amin 25-5-81-1 (nb1), Gazi 48-4-181-1, Razzak 4-1-6-0, Shakib 34-3-

The former captain said his next big aim was to help Sri Lanka play good Test cricket against the top sides. “I have personally achieved quite a bit as a batsman, but the team’s aim is to win a lot more Test matches, especially away from home,” he said. “Hopefully before I finish we will be able to beat some of the big countries in their own backyard. And keep playing really good Test cricket and keep improving.” Having started the day on 160, Sangakkara hit 32 boundaries and eight sixes before he was last man out before tea attempting to force the pace. Bangladesh’s reply began on the

148-5 (w1), Mahmudullah 34-2-110-1 (w1), Nasir 6.4-0-16-2, Shamsur 1-0-5-0, Mominul 4-0-8-0. Bangladesh (1st innings): Tamim Iqbal b Lakmal 0 Shamsur Rahman not out 45 Imrul Kayes not out 36 Extras (nb5) 5 Total (for one wicket) 86 Fall of wicket: 1-0. Bowling: Lakmal 5-0-18-1, Pradeep 7-229-0 (nb3), Mendis 4-1-13-0 (nb2), Perera 7-2-22-0, Mathews 2-0-4-0.

wrong foot when star opener Tamim Iqbal was bowled by Suranga Lakmal with the fourth ball of the innings. But Shamsur Rahman (45 not out) and Imrul Kayes (36 not out) repaired the early damage by adding 86 for the unbroken second wicket. Both batsmen were lucky to survive till close as Shamsur was dropped by Mahela Jayawardene on 36 and Nuwan Pradeep grassed a simple catch offered by Kayes just before stumps. Bangladesh will still need to bat out a major part of the remaining three days to prevent a 2-0 series rout. The day was lit up by glorious strokeplay from Sangakkara, who

flayed Bangladesh’s hapless bowlers on the slow pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium. Left with number 11 Nuwan Pradeep at the other end, Sangakkara moved from 286 to 302 with a four and two sixes off consecutive deliveries from left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan. Pradeep contributed just four in the 10th-wicket stand of 54 with Sangakkara, who knocked up 116 runs in the company of the last three batsmen. Sri Lanka had begun the day on 3145, and overnight batsman Kithuruwan Vithanage helped Sangakkara add 90 for the sixth wicket before the hosts hit back twice to make it 405-7. Tail-ender Ajantha Mendis joined Sangakkara to add 100 for the eighth wicket before he was leg-before to Shakib for a fluent 47. Shakib finished as Bangladesh’s most successful bowler with five wickets, but his 34 overs cost 148 runs. The hosts were dealt a double blow before play began as skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was unable to take the field due to a finger injury and spinner Abdur Razzak was sidelined with a strained hamstring. Tamim Iqbal led Bangladesh in Rahim’s absence and Shamsur kept wicket.

New Zealand confident of India upset AUCKLAND: New Zealand are quietly confident of being able to exploit the green state of the Eden Park wicket and upset India in the first Test starting here today. A combination of a bowlerfriendly pitch and the success of the same XI, who won backto-back Tests in similar conditions against the West Indies in December, meant the selection was a no brainer for captain Brendon McCullum. “It’s a bit of both. It’s a nice luxury to be able to continue with the same team, and obviously the pitch as well,” he said yesterday. It was definitely a bowl-first wicket, he added, with New Zealand intent on continuing the short-pitched attack that proved to be India’s undoing in the just completed one-day series won by New Zealand 4-0. The home captain was also unphased by the huge gulf in the rankings between the two sides, where India are second to New Zealand’s lowly eighth. “We know how tough a challenge it is but we’ve got a quiet confidence that if we continue to bowl and field as well as we have done this summer then we can expose some of the not-sostrong aspects of their game.”

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The pitch has “a decent covering of grass” and the promise of more bounce than when New Zealand had England on the ropes here last year, only to be denied victory by a heroic century from Matt Prior on the final day. While New Zealand were confident enough to name their side 24 hours before the toss, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was more circumspect in delaying naming his side as late as possible. He also batted away any suggestion that India’s welldocumented failings against the short-pitched deliveries in the one-day series would have a bearing on the Tests. “The plus point in Test matches is you can pick and choose,” he said, adding that India were hampered in the ODIs by their openers not setting a solid enough platform. Dhoni gave little away about India’s approach other than indicating left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja could expect to occupy one end for long periods while he rotated his pace attack from the other. Pace bowler Zaheer Khan and batsmen Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara are likely to be the only new faces in the Tests.

Pietersen ‘so sad’ after England career ends

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LONDON: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed sadness over the end of his international career yesterday and said that he was “incredibly overwhelmed” by the support he had received. The 33-year-old’s days as an international cricketer came to an end on Tuesday when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that it had “unanimously” decided to move forward without him. With England due to name their squads for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies and the World Twenty20 today, the ECB’s new managing director, Paul Downton, elected to make a decisive call on Pietersen’s future. Pietersen posted a picture on photo-sharing website Instagram of himself leaving the field after his final Test match against Australia in Sydney during England’s recent 5-0 Ashes defeat. He wrote: “So sad that this will now be the last time

I leave a field in an England shirt. “Incredibly overwhelmed by the support overnight! Thank you so much. I love England and I honestly hope they have every success in the future.” Meanwhile, Pietersen’s wife, British pop star Jessica Taylor, took to Twitter to criticise former England bowler Dominic Cork for claiming that Pietersen had clashed with captain Alastair Cook during the Australia tour. “Dominic Cork - there was no ‘squaring up’ to Alastair Cook or ‘off-field antics’ in Australia - you are lying, plain & simple,” she wrote. Cork had told Sky Sports News that there was “nearly a dust-up, a fight” between Pietersen and Cook, but former England captain Michael Vaughan rubbished his claims. “With the way England were playing I am sure players had lots of strong debate in the Dressing Room,” Vaughan wrote on Twitter. “But squaring up??? #Nonsense.”

With 13,797 runs to his name, Pietersen bows out as England’s all-time leading scorer across all formats of the game. However, his outspoken personality and on-pitch single-mindedness made him a polarising figure, with former England players divided in their reactions to the news of his axing. Vaughan wrote in the Daily Telegraph that Pietersen’s sacking was “preposterous”, but former fast bowler Bob Willis said that he had “disrupted every single dressing room he’s been in”. Pietersen’s one-time adversary Shane Warne, the former Australia spinner, branded the decision to end his international career “a disgrace”. Speaking on Tuesday, Pietersen said that the end of his England career was something that he would “deeply regret”, but vowed that he would continue to play domestic cricket.

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Nottingham ease into FA Cup fifth round FA CUP FOURTH ROUND

Preston 0 Nottingham 2 (Mackie 18, Henderson 90+4) Played on Tuesday: (aet denotes after extra time): Fulham 0 Sheffield (Miller 120) (aet)

Jamie Mackie and Darius Henderson scored as Nottingham Forest won at Preston 2-0 early this morning to seal an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Sheffield United. Mackie struck superbly from 20 yards during the first half at a sodden Deepdale.

It was the home team who had most of the pressure and Dorus De Vries saved from Kevin Davies and John Welsh, while Joe Garner hit the post. Henderson struck on the break in the closing stages to seal the victory. It means that in-form Forest are now unbeaten in 14 games – a sequence that

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stretches back to November – and can look forward to a fifth-round tie against Nigel Clough’s Blades, who are struggling at the wrong end of League One. Preston are pushing for promotion from the third tier and can take encouragement from a match that they dominated for long periods.

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MADRID: Real Madrid brought high-flying city rivals Atletico back down to earth with a bump when two own goals either side of a Jese strike helped them to a 3-0 victory in a feisty King’s Cup semi-final, first leg early this morning.

Atletico, who beat Real 2-1 in last season’s final, climbed to the top of La Liga at the weekend but their first defeat in all competitions since October means they face a stiff task in Tuesday’s second leg at the Calderon. After a cautious opening from both sides, Atletico playmaker Arda Turan had the

n Vettori eyes May comeback

AUCKLAND: Injured New Zealand cricket great Daniel Vettori has set a May target to resume his international career with captain Brendon McCullum saying he should be an automatic selection if fit. Vettori, one of the world’s leading all rounders, has been plagued by Achilles and back injuries and last played Test cricket 18 months ago. The 35-year-old has now ruled himself out of a comeback at the World Twenty20 tournament in Bangladesh in March but said he is targeting New Zealand’s tour of the West Indies in May as the series that will determine if he can revive his career.

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MILAN: AC Milan winger Adel

n Real’s Pepe, centre, celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Atletico

Beckham to launch MLS team in Miami

MIAMI: David Beckham plans to bring football back to Miami, hoping his personal fame and fortune will help him build a new Major League Soccer team of truly global stature. The former Manchester United star said yesterday he already has major players calling him seeking to join a US team that may one day rival the European giants where he made his name. “I wanted to create a team where we can start from scratch,” Beckham said, explaining his decision to bring the expanding league’s 22nd soccer club to south Florida.

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NHL games on Tuesday: Boston 3 Vancouver NY Rangers 5 Colorado Winnipeg 2 Carolina Montreal 2 Calgary

LONDON: The Volvo World Match Play Championship will return to England this year for the first time since 2007 to mark the tournament’s 50th anniversary, organisers announced yesterday. The European Tour event has been played in Spain and Bulgaria in the intervening years, but although it is returning to England, it will be played at the London Golf Club in Kent and not former venue Wentworth. The 2014 tournament, to be held between October 15 and 19, will feature a 16-man field competing for a first prize of £540,000 ($880,000).

MADRID: Recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Real Madrid’s next three league games after being sent-off in his side’s 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The score was already tied at 1-1 when Ronaldo was shown the eighth red card of his career after clashing with Athletic midfielder Ander Iturraspe 15 minutes from time. The Spanish Football Federation handed the Portuguese the normal one game ban for a straight red card, but also added an extra two games for a gesture of dissent Ronaldo made as he left the field.

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NBA games on Tuesday: Indiana 89 Atlanta Minnesota 109 LA Lakers Chicago 101 Phoenix Charlotte 91 Golden State

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n Ronaldo gets 3-match ban

Semi-finals, first leg: Real Madrid 3 Atletico 0 (Insua 17-og, Jese 57, Miranda 73-og)

first genuine chance when he tested Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a header in the 13th minute. Real were ahead four minutes later when centre back Pepe galloped forward and his speculative shot hit Emiliano Insua, wrong footed Atletico keeper Thibaut Courtois and ricocheted into the net. Atletico defender Diego Godin headed over the bar when well placed early in the second half but Real doubled their lead just before the hour when a superb Angel Di Maria pass released Jese and he poked the ball past Courtois. Luka Modric cleared another Godin header off the line in the 72nd minute and Real landed a stunning blow a minute later with another deflected effort. Di Maria let fly from distance and the ball struck Atletico defender Miranda before spinning past the helpless Courtois.

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“I know there was a team here 10 years ago that unfortunately folded, but I know that Miami is ready for football again,” he said. “I wanted to create a team that would be very personal to me.” “We’re planning to bring a team that will be a global team,” he said, arguing that in the past 10 years American soccer has made huge progress as both a sport and a business. He said one of his partners would be British pop music and television impresario Simon Fuller, who managed Beckham’s

ATP Zagreb Indoor Open (x denotes seeding): 2nd rd: Marin Cilic (CRO x5) bt Dusan Lajovic (SRB) 6-4, 7-5. 1st rd: Daniel Evans (GBR) bt Jan Hajek

(CZE) 6-3, 6-1; Dudi Sela (ISR) bt Lukas Rosol (CZE x6) 6-3, 7-6 (7/2); Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) bt Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) 6-4, 7-6 (10/8); Andrey Golubev (KAZ) bt Victor Hanescu (ROM) 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5). ATP Chile Open on Tuesday: 1st rd: Santiago Giraldo (COL) bt Ruben Ramírez Hidalgo (ESP) 6-4, 6-2; Taro Daniel (JPN) bt Thomaz Belluci (BRA) 6-3, 6-3; Aljaz Bedene (SLO) bt Stephane Robert (FRA) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3; Pablo Carreno (ESP) bt Filippo Volandri (ITA) 6-0, 3-6, 6-1; Martín

wife Victoria when she sang with the Spice Girls. Beckham, who reportedly paid a cut price $25 million for the franchise, said his wife and family would join him in Miami. “This is going to be a people’s team,” he told a throng of media at an art museum in downtown Miami, as a helicopter and a small plane buzzed overhead. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star said he had high hopes for the MLS, where he featured for LA Galaxy before retiring last year following a stint with Paris Saint-Germain.

Alund (ARG) bt Albert Ramos (ESP) 6-3, 6-4; Federico Del Bonis (ARG x8) bt Pablo Cuevas (URU) 6-3, 6-4; Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) bt Alejandro Gonzalez (COL) 6-2, 6-1; Daniel Gimeno (ESP) bt Oleksandr Dolgopolov Jr. (UKR x6) 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 7-5. ATP Open Sud de France: 1st rd: Dustin Brown (Germany) beat

Taarabt pledged to fulfil his potential for the Serie A giants, if given the chance by coach Clarence Seedorf, when he was unveiled by the club yesterday. Taarabt, currently owned by English Championship side Queens Park Rangers, signed for the Rossoneri last week from Fulham on a loan deal that will see him remain until the summer with the chance of a permanent deal available.

LATE SOCCER RESULTS

Scottish Championship Dumbarton 2 Livingston 2 Italian Cup semi-final first leg AS Roma 3 Napoli 2 French League Cup semi-finals Lyon 2 Troyes 1

Teymuraz Gabashvili (Russia) 4-6 6-1 7-6(1); 5-Gael Monfils (France) beat Lukasz Kubot (Poland) 6-4 4-6 6-3; 6-Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) beat Aleksandr Nedovyesov (Kazakhstan) 4-6 6-2 4-4 (Nedovyesov retired); Joao Sousa (Portugal) beat Tobias Kamke (Germany) 3-6 6-1 6-4.

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