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200 FilsTuesday, March 6, 2018 Issue No. 7677

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Kuwaiti singers to perform at Bahrain Bay on March 9

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It’s time for a mindset change: CBB Governor

Princess Sabeeka opens green pavilionManama

HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife

of HM the King, President of the Supreme Council for Women, yesterday patronized the opening of the Archaeologies of Green pavilion, which highlighted Bahrain’s agricultural heritage at Milan Expo 2015. The pavilion was reconstructed nearby Shaikh Isa bin Ali’s residence in Muharraq, which has ten fruit farms and a platform to display ancient farm tools used thousands of years ago.

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt have set up a $10 billion joint

fund to develop a planned mega-city, committing more than 1,000 square kilometres in the south Sinai, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.

The deal came at the start of Prince Mohammed’s first public trip abroad since becoming heir apparent last

year and launching an anti-corruption campaign among the Kingdom’s businesses and political elite.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia have strengthened ties since Sisi took power in 2013 after ousting the Muslim Brotherhood, which both countries have banned and designated as a terrorist organisation.

A Saudi official told Reuters that Riyadh’s part of the new joint investment fund will

be cash to help develop the Egyptian side of NEOM, which Prince Mohammed unveiled last October as part of plans to wean the world’s top crude exporter off oil revenues.

The investment deal underlines the strategic ties between the richest Arab state and the most populous.

Cairo supports Riyadh in its fight against Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, and

last year joined a Saudi-led boycott of Qatar and agreed to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi.

The day before Prince Mohammed’s visit, Egypt’s top court dismissed all outstanding legal challenges to the deal on the Red Sea islands.

The Saudi visit comes three weeks ahead of an election where former general Sisi is seeking a second term.

Egypt eagerly joined Saudi

Arabia and other Gulf allies last June in a trade and diplomatic boycott of Qatar, whose government and media it accuses of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood,.

UK, US visitsThe Saudi prince will head to

Britain on March 7 following his three-day visit to Cairo and then to the United States, Riyadh’s closest Western ally, later in the month. -Reuters

Saudi, Egypt sign $10bn mega city deal

DT News NetworkManama

The Cabinet chaired by His Royal Highness Prime

Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday lauded the recent pre-emptive strike against the terror network, thwarting a major plot to subvert the Kingdom’s security and stability.

“The plots against Bahrain’s security and stability were foiled, thanks to the efforts and vigilance of the security authorities as well as the unity of Bahrainis who rallied behind the Leadership,” the Cabinet said, referring to the recent arrest of the members of a terror network linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

“The integrity and unity of Bahrainis have made it impossible for terrorists and plotters to achieve any success in penetrating the Bahraini society or in targeting the Kingdom’s interests and civic peace,” the Cabinet said.

The cabinet emphasised the government’s unwavering firm resolve to combat terrorism, “cut its arms”, protect society from it, and to bring those behind it to justice. The session also hailed the nation-wide condemnation of the terrorist plots which had been uncovered thanks to the successful security operations, stressing that Bahrain, under the leadership of HM King Hamad, and thanks to the government’s keenness on the

nation’s security and vigilance of its security authorities, will thwart all the criminal plots staged against it by those seeking to undermine Bahrain’s security and safety.

Message from AmirHRH Premier informed

the session about the written message received by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from the Kuwaiti Amir HH Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabeh on bilateral relations, joint cooperation and the latest regional and global developments, in addition to issues of common interest. The session lauded the solid brotherly Bahraini-Kuwaiti relations, and stressed the importance of the

steady progress of bilateral cooperation in strengthening ties between the two countries.

Bahrain FirstThe cabinet highlighted

the importance of events that foster patriotic feelings lauding, in this regard, the “Bahrain First” Festival, held recently under the auspices of HM King Hamad.

On development issues, HRH the Prime

Minister gave directives to establish a model youth centre that serves Al-Naim citizens. HRH Premier also requested the Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning and the Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs to visit

the Naim region to identify the needs of the local citizens regarding housing, municipal, youth centres and sports services, in line with the government’s interest in ensuring that all regions across the kingdom have access to sufficient high-quality services.

Model youth centre

Cabinet lauds anti-terror operations HRH Prime Minister Prince

Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

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It’s time for a mindset change:

CBB GovernorMohammed Zafran/DTNNzafran@dt.bh

Manama

The society needs to change its mindset on government

subsidies, said Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) governor Rasheed Mohamed Al Maraj yesterday.

“People should worry less about removal of government subsidies and think more about participating in the global technological revolution,” he added.

The CBB governor was speaking at ‘Policy Hack’, an event organized by C5 Accelerate in partnership with Tamkeen. Hadyah Fathalla, Executive Director of C5 Accelerate was the host of the event.

“The society is stressing the wrong problems,” said Al Maraj, as he urged technoprenuers, finance professionals and the business community to make their voices heard.

He said that the society

as a whole have been lost in discussions about government welfare programmes such as the government housing, removal of subsidies while discussions about Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and the

like are not in the limelight. “Right now our discussions

as a society have been dominated by the day to day issues such as housing, electricity subsidy and such things. The main challenge to

face the Arab world will be Artificial Intelligence. Are we prepared for this? “ the CBB Governer asked.

“When there are advancements in AI and robotics and biotechnology and so forth how are we going to cope with this. These are the things that I wish to talk about. But instead we have had to prioritize on issues that has a much smaller impact,” he said.

He also encouraged banks to listen more to the customers and adapt to new technologies.

“Bahrain can adapt to changes very quickly, we are at heart liberal. We are an open society that has ability to mix with different groups of people and be dynamic. The banking system should reflect this. Currently the bank dictates the products, and the customer needs to pick whatever is available. This mindset is a roadblock, instead banks need to listen to the customers more and have solutions according to their needs,” he said.

The society is lost in discussions about removal of subsidies while

discussions about Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and the like are not in

the limelight, says CBB chief

Applications invited for Pitch@Palace BahrainDT News NetworkManama

Innovation and technology entrepreneurs are invited to

apply to the prestigious Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0. hosted by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and HRH The Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in partnership with Tamkeen.

Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0 aims to guide, help, and connect entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses from across the Kingdom with potential supporters, including CEOs, influencers, investors, mentors and business partners. The Duke of York founded Pitch@Palace in 2014 to provide a platform to amplify and accelerate the work of Entrepreneurs.

The Pitch@Palace initiative reflects the Bahraini government’s commitment to promoting innovation within the private sector as a key driver of economic growth. In line with that commitment, the theme for Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0 is Innovation and

Technology, with applications welcomed from Entrepreneurs working in areas such as financial services; healthcare; ICT; logistics; manufacturing; real estate; and tourism.

Twelve entrepreneurs will be selected from the applicants to attend the Pitch@Palace Boot Camp in March this year. The entrepreneurs will receive guidance on how to develop and hone their pitch, as well as support with investment and introductions. The 12 entrepreneurs will give a three-

minute Pitch to an influential audience from the worlds of entrepreneurship, technology, media and investment at Pitch@Palace Bahrain 1.0 to be held on 5 April at the Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort in Riffa. The winners will be selected by an audience vote and will be invited to Pitch at Pitch@Palace Global, which takes place at St. James’s Palace in London, UK in December 2018. All 12 entrepreneurs will join the growing Pitch@Palace Alumni network and receive ongoing support. To apply to Pitch@Palace Bahrain, visit the Pitch@Palace Bahrain website.

h t t p : / / w w w .pitchatpalacebahrain.com/apply/

Applications will close on March 18

Pitch@Palace 1.0 initiative aims to guide, help, and connect

entrepreneurs with business ideas

Al Maraj (right) with Fathalla at the event

3Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Supriya Reginaldsupriya@dt.bh

Manama

The University of Bahrain has made

significant strides after it began implementing the five-year Transformation Plan beginning 2016, UoB President Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah told DT News in an exclusive conversation on the sidelines of the 8th QS-MAPLE Annual Strategic Summit for the Advancement of University Excellence.

Immense progress has been made in the past two years with improving the registration system for students, launching a new culture of research and new academic programs tailored to the needs of the

labour market. With a focus on entrepreneurship opportunities, UoB students are participating in the ongoing Startup Bahrain Week activities.

“We are working with some of the leading universities in the world and our students are the number one choice for employers says Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah while explaining how far the University has come in its pursuit of the Transformation Plan targeting 2021. He said the university saw record enrolment in 2017.

“Next week, we start a new program with UNDP to train female computer programmers,” the UoB President DT News.

In the coming months,

UoB is planning to host two research events with the Oxford University and Loughborough University on water security and renewable energy respectively.

UoB’s Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership (UTEL) became the first institution in the region to become a global partner with the Higher Education Academy in UK, aimed faculty development programs within UoB and other a universities in Bahrain. Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah said that the UoB co-hosting the QS-MAPLE education shows how far the higher education sector in the country has developed. “It is a significant boost for the country and the economy,’’ he added.

Five-yeartransformationplan on track: UoB President

Supriya Reginaldsupriya@dt.bh

Manama

The increase in the number of students poses new

challenges in the higher education sector, it was observed at the eighth edition of the QS MAPLE education summit, which focuses on excellence in university education. The summit is held in Bahrain for the first time.

“We need to ensure the university is prepared for this rise in demand,’’ the CEO of Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training, Dr Jawaher S. Al-Mudhahki said at the event. While there are challenges, the increase in the number of students is a healthy indication, she added. From 13mn students in 1960 to 262 million in 2012, the global demand for higher education has risen

and is expected to double by 2025. She also stressed on the importance of evaluating private providers of higher education. “30% of students around the world are educated in private institutions’’ she said. To ensure universities are capable of evolving effectively,

excellence in quality assurance, accreditation and ranking has to be ensured.

As the future will be dominated by technology, the education community should be prepared and special attention should be given for the development of education and training . “It is a good thing, but also a bad thing,’’ said Dr Al-Mudhahki. “Our life is attached to technology, we cannot live without it,’’ she said. Inconsistent teaching methods, mismatch in skills learned and labour market needs, dropout rates and ill-adapted programmes are among the challenges in higher education. The United Nations Sustainable Deployment Goals for 2030 also focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education. “We need to collective work towards achieving this,’’ said Dr Jawaher S. Al-Mudhahki.

Varsities should be prepared for rising number of students: Expert Harpreet Kaur/DTNN

reporter@dt.bh

Manama

A group of art lovers have launched a campaign

to save Al Riwaq Art Space at Adliya, which is being vacated to make way for a new restaurant. Al Riwaq was a platform for artists and art enthusiasts for the exchange of dialogue and exhibition of art works. It was started to support and promote art and to provide a space for emerging and established artists, both

local and international. With the owner of the building now planning to close it down to facilitate a restaurant, a campaign #protectalriwaq has been launched on the social media. A meeting has been called on March 11 at the Al Riwaq where people who have been a part of the art space will gather to discuss the issue.

“Yes, it is true that art space is being shut as the lease of the contract is over and the owner now wants to build a restaurant there,” an employee of Al Riwaq Art Space said.

The issue has created a rage on social media with art enthusiasts tweeting @Sehamness: “Feed craving minds & souls rather than full stomachs #ProtectAlriwaq”.

“Al Riwaq is one of few art spaces in Bahrain, shutting it down would hurt young artists and creators, we don’t need more restaurants. #ProtectAlriwaq” @DigitalAbdullah tweeted.

“As a Bahrain based architect studio we stand to #ProtectAlriwaq” @MPintoBarbosaCo tweeted.

Campaign to save Al Riwaq Art Space

Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah

Dr Jawaher S. Al-Mudhahki

Al Riwaq Art Space

University of Bahrain stall at the QS-MAPLE 2018

DT News NetworkManama

The Arabian Gulf is home to the world’s largest oil

and gas reserves. The challenge is to combine technology, business and human resources in a way that will enable us to produce these supplies successfully and deliver them to the market efficiently, which requires participation between industry, government

and consumers, considering supply and demand, said Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil yesterday.

The Minister was inaugurating the 13th Middle East Geological Sciences Conference (GEO 2018) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel yesterday.

The minister pointed out that the development march witnessed by the oil industry

in the region is witnessing continuous up-to-date with the latest technological developments and applications to ensure development and obtain the best results. He pointed out to the necessity of continuing to develop the technology used in Oil and Gas and accelerate the pace of production, keeping the cost of selected solutions into consideration.

The minister said that the oil industry in the region is seeking to develop high-tech industrial initiatives and provide the best incentives for exploring difficult oil and cooperate with the relevant support services companies to find innovative solutions to the challenges of this vital and important sector. Requesting to review the training programs that provide qualified professionals in this sector. He stressed the urgent need to attract youth to take over the leadership of the oil sector in the future to come, which requires investment in the development of competencies of the human capital in accordance with international standards. The minister praised the efforts carried out by the National Oil and Gas Oil Authority (NOGA) and its subsidiaries to adopt a comprehensive succession plan for the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The conference is being held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center (BIC), from March 5-8, under the slogan “Push the Technical Boundaries: Drawing the Image of Energy.” The oil minister was deputised by HRH Prime Minister to

inaugurate the event.A large number of officials

and CEOs of national and international companies, engineers and professionals, specialists and scientists, as well as researchers, academics, universities and university colleges and research institutes from around the world are participating in the event.

The Minister stated that we are feeling proud in the Kingdom to discover oil for the first time among the GCC countries in 1932. Since then, the oil sector has been operating according to a clear strategy to involve the private sector in implementing and managing oil projects. NOGA and its subsidiaries is carrying out many vital and important projects that support the development of this important sector. He referred to the modernization project of Bahrain Refinery, which is one of the strategic projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain to upgrade the first refinery in the GCC region, established in 1936. The project aims to enhance competitiveness and profitability and to continue to contribute to the structure of the national economy by increasing the production of the refinery. The minister added that the construction and modernization work in the project of replacing and modernizing the oil pipeline

between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia is proceeding according to the plan and the budget allocated to increase the capacity of the current pipes, which have been over 70 years. He expressed his thanks and gratitude to the wise leadership for the support to the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The minister pointed out that NOGA pays great attention to making the Kingdom of Bahrain an international center for international oil conferences and exhibitions and is keen on the participation of international oil companies in the accompanying exhibitions. He stressed the keenness of the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain to develop the capacity building of the national human capital and improve their skills and competencies through attending the local and international participations and exporting their experiences through these participations accordingly.

The Minister thanked. Ahmed Al-Eidan, Chairman of the Conference, GEO 2018, Deputy CEO of KIPCO’s for drilling and technology and all members of the Executive Committee for their excellent efforts in the organization which contributed positively to the presence of high-level elites.

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Technology is key in oil:

Minister

Dr. Hassan bin Abdullah Fakhro, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Economic Affairs, received at Gudaibiya Palace Dr. Milad Namour, Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of former Ambassador Mohammed Al-Hajjar, yesterday.During the meeting, Fakhroo praised the relations between the two brotherly countries. The meeting also discussed some issues of common interest, especially economic ones, and ways of developing them to benefit the economies of both countries.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

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American Mission opens clinic for low-income groupHarpreet Kaur/DTNNreporter@dt.bh

Manama

The American Mission Hospital (AMH) has

opened a new refurbished ‘Zwemer Clinic’ to provide high-quality medical care to the low-income group at affordable rates.

The clinic was inaugurated by Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, and Justin Siberell, US Ambassador to the Kingdom yesterday. The board members and several distinguished guests attended the event.

“I am extremely honoured to be a part of the opening of the Zwemer Clinic. AMH over the years has played a vital role in strengthening the Bahraini and the American community. Further, the launching of this clinic is a reaffirmation of the

beginning itself, which was to serve the people. I commend the board members and thank the Government and the Royal Family for all the support they have provided over the years to keep the hospital running. We are looking forward to expanding ties between the two countries and we are very

excited to celebrate the effort and be a part of the long legacy and tradition between the two countries,” said Siberell.

“The AMH has been a part of our culture and we are glad to be a part of the opening of the clinic. We believe it will do a lot to help the community and serve the needy, which is

a part of our culture here in Bahrain and wish the board members all the success in their new ventures and projects to serve Bahrain and it’s people,” said the Governor.

“The opening of the clinic was to honour Samuel Marinus Zwemer’s legacy of service to the people of Bahrain. The 1926

building has been refurbished and dedicated as the ‘Zwemer Clinic’ in the main hospital in Manama, to its sole purpose to serve the low-income people of Manama who seek care at AMH by providing affordable high-quality medical care,” said George Cheriyan, Chief Medical Officer at AMH.

The clinic is a tribute to the compassion of the founding missionaries who were instrumental in laying the foundation of modern healthcare in Bahrain.

Samuel Zwemer stopped-over in Bahrain frequently during his tours of Arabia, and which led to the opening of a medical dispensary in the Old Souk in 1893.

The desire to serve the people of the Kingdom by providing them with modern medical care led to the dedication of the Mason Memorial Hospital.

The Mason Memorial Hospital transitioned into what is now the American Mission Hospital which aims to provide quality, affordable medical services to all who seek our care, to carefully manage the process by which quality care is delivered, and to embody the Biblical principles of grace, truth and love.

Awareness drive on cyber security, cyber-bullying DT News Networknews@dt.bh

Manama

Kaspersky Lab and the T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s

Regulatory Authority (TRA) yesterday announced the beginning of a series of roadshows to spread awareness among students about the threat of cyber-security and cyber-bullying. The roadshows will take place in schools across Bahrain and is aimed at raising awareness about the threats that await children on the Internet and effective ways to respond to them. Among the main threats to be addressed are cyber-bullying, inordinate disclosure of personal information and general rules of online behaviour.

According to a survey conducted by The T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Regulatory Authority, about 38% of young people in Bahrain have faced cyberbullying, which represents the biggest cyber threat to young people in the region. The second most worrying problem is the danger associated with meeting strangers online. The percentage of such encounters has significantly dropped, however it remains at 16%.

“There has never been a more important time to truly educate children about online safety and the dangers of the online world than now.” said TRA Senior Advisor of Consumer Affairs Development, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Humood Al Khalifa. “Our connected lifestyles have given room for a lot of dangers out there, and we are very happy to collaborate with Kaspersky Lab and bring the Safe Kids cybersecurity roadshow to children across schools in Bahrain. Cyberbullying in particular comes with dangerous and far-reaching implications which could impact our children’s academic performances and overall well-being. Children are the future of our society. Empowering them and giving them the intellectual tools to survive in a digital world is our

prime responsibility.” he said.Amir Kanaan, Managing

Director in the Middle East, Turkey and South Africa at Kaspersky Lab, said “Children’s safety is one of the key priorities of Kaspersky Lab as a cybersecurity company. Firstly, because family well-being is something everyone is concerned about, regardless of status and origin. And secondly, only by instilling the basic principles of safe behavior online in the children of today we can make the Internet of tomorrow safer — and this, of course, is one of the main goals of our company. It is almost impossible to reach this goal without the support of governments and public organizations, so we are very glad and grateful to TRA for supporting our initiative”.

Maria Namestnikova, Children’s online safety expert at Kaspersky Lab said: “Online communication may seem like a safe environment, as a certain distance is maintained between both sides. But, this environment has now reached such a scale and diversity, that its dangers are almost identical to those of the real world — sometimes it is not entirely clear which world is more real.”

The roadshow will continue

until March 13 and will target

children between the age of 7

to 13

Dignitaries at the inaugural function of the ‘Zwemer Clinic’

Many Educationalists feel that India has no education system but only

examination system. Overemphasis on marks and its importance in securing admission in universities proves it. Today, when our children are going to write their Board and School Exam, we need to offer our best services and support apart from our best wishes and prayers. My suggestions would be as follows :

Few Days Before the Examination :1. Stay away from all the distractions

especially Social Media.2. Pray and keep yourself in good

health.3. Don’t try anything new. Focus on

revising what you have done.4. While revising use your

photographic memory. Read, close your eyes and recall what you read and then write.

5. You may not get enough time to write all the questions. In that case after recalling and framing the answer just speak. If parents are around ask them to listen to your answer for cross checking.

6. Use previous year’s papers for practice and cross check for correct answer.

On the Eve of the Examination Days:1. Follow the routine which you have

been following and that which makes you comfortable and relaxed.

2. Use maximum time in recalling the concepts and answer.

3. Make sure that admit card and required items are arranged at one place.

4. Pray and have a good night sleep.

On the Day of Examination:1. Try to get up early and if time

permits recall the answers again.2. Have the breakfast you like and

leave for the examination Centre before time. Make sure you carry admit card and all necessary items.

3. If you are sensitive stay away from any conversation at the examination centre.

4. Pray and think that only what you have prepared is going to be asked in the examination. Nothing, which you left, will be asked.

5. Follow the instructions of the teachers and make sure that the table and chair allocated to you is of proper height and is in good condition. If not, please report to the teachers on duty.

While you get the Answer Sheet:1. Make sure that all the entries on

the cover page are done correctly. Cross check.

2. Use only the specified colour pen blue /black.

After you get question paper:

1. Count the number of pages, cross check and read it word by word. You get 15 minutes for it.

2. Except your Roll No., don’t write anything on it.

3. You may use pencil to underline the key words of the questions.

4. After reading the questions if you find that you don’t know some of the answers don’t panic. Try to focus on the ones you know and plan whether to start from the last or the first question.

After you get instructions to write :1. Begin with either from the last or

from the first question. But, always follow the order.

2. Leave a line after every answer and draw a line at the end of every answer. Number the answers correctly on the left margin.

3. Keep in mind that presentation matters a lot. Don’t overwrite. In case of mistake just put a cross and write again. Diagrams should be neat and well labelled.

4. Keep a watch on time spent. If you get stuck, try to recall but don’t spend much time. Shift to the next question and revisit the previous question once you complete the ones you know.

5. Don’t write more. Write as per the instructions given in the question paper. For one markers usually one sentence / line is enough. Each one marker usually takes one to two minutes and five markers take around 12minutes each.

6. Keeping an eye of time will avoid any panic situation.

7. While writing answers you may underline key words. It attracts evaluators’ attention and takes less time to correct the paper. But use the same pen for underlining. Don’t waste time in picking up another colour pen for underlining.

8. Some students have the habit of underlining after they finish the paper and revise it. In that case you can use contrast colour pen. But, never use red or green. These two colours are used by the evaluators and Head Examiners.

9. In case you have taken additional answer sheet, number it properly. Write the total number of such sheets and write the number in the space provided on the main answer sheet and then tie it properly.

10. Give a pleasant kiss, pray and say good bye to the answer sheet, before it is collected by the invigilator.

11. Don’t discuss the answers if you have other papers lying ahead.

Just Relax- You have done a great job!May God Bless You!With lots of Love and Blessings

6 Tuesday, March 6, 2018

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.)

Mr. Arun Kuumar Sharma,

By InvitationPrincipal New Millennium School, Bahrain

EXAMINATION TIPS

Korean orchestra to regale BahrainisDT News NetworkManama

Bahraini audience is being geared up to witness the

enchanting tunes of the most traditional musical instruments in the Korean Culture, the Gayageum, as the world renowned Sookmyung Gayageum Orchestra is to make its debut in the cultural seen of the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of the Spring of Culture 2018.

Under the patronage of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the Sookmyung Gayageum Orchestra is all set to warm the hearts of the Bahraini

audience on March 14, 2018 at the Cultural Hall of the National Museum at 08:00pm. Entry is free.

Formed in 1999, Sookmyung Gayageum Orchestra has the distinction of being the first orchestra of its kind. The orchestra consists of 30 ladies. Sookmyung Gayageum Orchestra rose as a star in Korean music scene, having performed in many major national and international events including concert tour to Japan, Sweden, Russia, China, Iran, Indonesia, and invitational performance at the Masee du Quai Branly in Paris, France.

Some of the music performed by the orchestra has gained popularity among the masses. Especially a rendition of “Pachelbel’s Cannon” for a B-Boy dance routine which caused quite a star in 2006. Since then, the orchestra continued to work to complete several dramatized performances including “The Palace of the Spring”Lovely Gayageum” and “Gayageum and B-boys.”

Repertoire of the orchestra includes Korean court music, classical music, popular music, and lounge music.

BCICAI celebrates International Women’s DayManama

The Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of

India (BCICAI), the largest organized professional body of Indians in Bahrain (affiliated to Bahrain Accountants Association) will host a seminar to celebrate the International Women’s Day on 10th March 2018, Saturday at the Diplomat Radisson BLU Hotel.

Chairperson CA Uday Shanbhag said “We are proud to see the Indian Women Chartered Accountants progress and reach great heights in their career. At this seminar, four women presenters, who have achieved success in their respective fields, will be sharing their thoughts”.

Two top notch speakers from Bahrain, Zahraa Taher, Managing Director, FinMark Communications and Dana Buheji, Chief Human Resources Officer, National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) will be sharing their thoughts and views on the changing role of women in today’s world, while CA Sangeeta Sumesh, Executive Director & CFO, Dun & Bradstreet Technologies, India will share her views on Performance breakthroughs and Anuradha Kamath, a Holistic Wellness Consultant from Dubai will speak on unleashing personal power to be successful.

The seminar is expected to generate a greater audience attendance as it is the first time that BCICAI is hosting four women speakers on the same stage at the same time. For details contact 39276481.

Manama

Kuwaiti singers Abdallah Al Rowaished and Nabil

Shuail will honour the audience with a repertoire from their past and latest albums as part of the thirteenth edition of the annual Spring of Culture festival. The concert will take place at Bahrain Bay on March 9, 2018 at 8:30 pm.

Abdallah Al Rowaished was born in 1961 in Kuwait. At a young age, he discovered a love for music when he started to play the oud. In 1973, Rowaished established the Al Roba’y Al Kuwaiti group. However, the group disbanded in 1979, since then Rowaished has focused on his solo career, which began in the early 1980s with the release of his first album under AlNazaer Music Production Company. In 1995, he signed a contract with Saudi record

company Rotana. To date, he has released over 30 albums.

Nabil Shuail was born in 1962 in Kuwait. Nicknamed the Gulf Nightingale, he rose to fame in the 1980s with the song and album ‘Sikat Safar’ under DanDoon Music Production Company. Known for his ability to use multiple vocal layers while singing, Nabil Shuail is the first Gulf singer who has experimented by singing various Arabic dialects such as the Egyptian, Moroccan and Lebanese dialects. He was a pioneer in promoting Khaleeji music outside the GCC across the Arab world. To date, he has released over 26 albums.

Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is organising the upcoming concert. Tickets for the event can be purchased exclusively online on www.springofculture.org

Kuwaiti singers to perform at Bahrain Bay on March 9

Abdallah Al Rowaished, right, and Nabil Shuail

7Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Experts say freshers should have career

objective on CVBayt.com provides insights into what the perfect CV should

look like for a fresh grad

Manama

‘The Perfect Fresh Graduate CV in the

Middle East’ poll, conducted by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading Job Site, revealed a variety of insights about the content, structure, and components that make the ideal fresh graduate CV for getting hired today. According to the survey, a large majority (89 per cent) of respondents believe it is important to have a career objective on a fresh graduate’s CV. However, content-wise, the most difficult part of the CV for fresh graduates is also, reportedly, writing the career objective.

When it came to getting their CVs seen by employers, the majority of respondents (86.3pc) say the best way to do so is by ‘maintaining an active and complete online profile’ on job sites. Less than 1 in 10 respondents (8.5pc) think that ‘manually passing

around or emailing your CV’ is the best way to increase visibility.

CV ContentCreating the perfect fresh graduate CV for the Middle East begins with the content it highlights. More than half (56.5pc) of respondents believe education is the most important part of a fresh graduate’s CV, followed by work and internships (19.5pc) and skills (19.4pc). Further, nearly two-thirds (62.6pc) of respondents think that fresh graduates should add their grades on their CVs, while one-fifth (22.8pc) think it isn’t essential to do so. 10.3pc of respondents think grades should only be added if they are ‘above average’.

In terms of work experience, which fresh graduates often haven’t developed much of, a large majority (83pc) of respondents think fresh graduates should include any

work experience they have on their CV, even if it isn’t very relevant. Beyond formal professional history, nearly 9 in 10 (89pc) respondents think that volunteer work and internships are essential additions to a fresh graduate’s CV.

Structure and LayoutThe ‘Perfect Fresh Graduate CV’ poll revealed that formatting is fundamental for many fresh graduates in the Middle East; however, three-quarters (74.7pc) of respondents believe that ‘format and structure’ are also the most challenging aspect of creating a CV for fresh graduates. 13.8pc of respondents think that ‘not having prior work experience’ is what makes formatting a CV challenging, 9.0pc said ‘choosing skills and keywords’ is the most challenging, while 2.5pc said ‘language and proofing’ is the biggest

challenge. With regards to layout, four

in five (79.5pc) respondents believe a fresh graduate’s CV should be short (one page at most), only 7.5pc disagreed with this statement and 13pc were neutral.

In addition, three-quarters (75.2pc) of respondents think fresh graduates should add a photo on their CV.

A Stronger Job Application The Bayt.com poll also found that job application materials should go further than a CV and include cover letters. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 (88.4pc) respondents believe cover letters are important for fresh grads, with more than three-quarters (76.6pc) claiming cover letters are ‘very important’.

According to the survey, three-quarters (74.5pc) of fresh graduates say they always include a cover letter in their job applications.

When writing their cover letters, nearly three quarters of respondents (73.6pc) find the ‘length and structure’ to be the most challenging component, 11.3pc find it challenging to ‘customize the cover letter for each company/ job’, 9.8pc find it challenging to know ‘what skills and experiences to focus on’ in their cover letter, while 5.4pc said the ‘language and tone’ of the cover letter are the most challenging.

“For fresh graduates in the Middle East, a great CV and cover letter can make all the difference in their success when job hunting. These materials are essential for job seekers to set themselves apart, and with this survey, we aim to provide the insights that will help fresh graduates in the region perfect them,” said Suhail Al Masari, Vice President of Employer Solutions, Bayt.com. “Particularly in our

region, where the proportion of young people in the professional sphere is quite large, being able to market oneself in a competitive job landscape is imperative. We often find that job seekers are not fully equipped to create these essential documents. We encourage all job seekers to visit Bayt.com regularly to improve their job search and application materials and to request professional and individualized support, if needed.”

(Data for the 2018 Perfect Fresh Graduate CV in the Middle East poll was collected online from 11th January 2018 to 4th March 2018. Results are based on a sample of 9,144 respondents from the following countries: UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, and Pakistan.)

Qualcomm requests security review of Broadcom bidWashington

US chipmaker Qualcomm postponed its annual

shareholders’ meeting after secretly requesting a national security review of Broadcom’s bid to take over the company, the Singapore-based Broadcom announced Monday.

Qualcomm shareholders were due to meet Tuesday, but Broadcom said it was informed Sunday night Qualcomm secretly filed a voluntary request on January 29 for US regulators to investigate the deal, and was ordered to postpone the meeting for 30 days.

“It should be clear to everyone that this is part of an unprecedented effort by Qualcomm to disenfranchise its own stockholders,” Broadcom said in a statement.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) can review any acquisition by a foreign corporation of a US firm that may have an impact on national security, and can recommend the President block the deal. CFIUS has blocked some deals, but frequently foreign companies withdraw once it appears a transaction will be prohibited.

Broadcom said it will fully cooperate with the review, but rejected any national security concerns since it is a US-controlled company, and is in the process of relocating its headquarters back to the United States.

If finalized, the Broadcom-Qualcomm tie-up, estimated at $117 billion, would be the largest merger in a sector awash

with consolidation amid the development of technologies for autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile services.

Qualcomm has repeatedly

rejected multiple Broadcom offers it says undervalue the company, and which could face opposition from the antitrust regulators.

The shareholders were due to consider on several candidates to the board of directors supported by Broadcom.

“This was a blatant,

desperate act by Qualcomm to entrench its incumbent board of directors and prevent its own stockholders from voting for Broadcom’s independent director nominees,” the statement said.

CFIUS last year opposed the takeover of US semiconductor manufacturer Lattice by a Chinese state group backed by a US investment fund, and President Donald Trump then blocked the deal.

In the semiconductor sector, the committee -- whose deliberations are secret -- in 2016 recommended that then-President Barack Obama oppose a deal between the German group Aixtron and Chinese fund Grand Chip because there was a US subsidiary of the German group. (AFP)

Suhail Al Masari, Vice President of Employer Solutions, Bayt.com

Representational image

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Manama

Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Khaled Mahmoud Abdulaziz, who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain,

was received at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) along with the Country’s Ambassador Suha Ibrahim Al Far.

The visit came after the Company was announced as the first winner of the United Nations’ King Hamad International Prize to empower youth to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal.

Company President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, members of the Company’s Executive Management and Senior Officials welcomed the visitors, who congratulated them on GPIC being named the first recipient of the prize, instituted in the name of His Majesty by the United Nations.

Minister said GPIC had spared no effort in adopting initiatives and community activities that have contributed to empowering young people and helping them serve their country and society.

Dr. Jawahery said Egypt has some of the world’s most advanced fertilizer and petrochemical companies that have plenty of experts and working professionals with extensive knowledge in the field of agriculture and the food industry. He said these companies also play an effective role in supporting the work of the Cairo-based Arab Fertilizers Association.

The guests later toured the Company’s plants, facilities and environmental projects. They went to the Leadership and Learning Academy, where they were told about GPIC’s specialized training programmes, offered not only to employees but also to all those interested from other companies. They were briefed on the academy’s advanced curricula and factory operations.

The Minister then honoured members of GPIC’s Youth and Women Committees for their vital role, contributions and outstanding partnerships with the Company’s management to put its objectives of sustainable development into practice.

The visitors also saw the environmental projects and the green belt within the complex, which covers 13 per cent of its total area. He then planted a palm tree to commemorate his visit.

Egyptian Minister visits GPIC

Manama

NEC Payments announced its participation as a Founding

Partner of Bahrain FinTech Bay. The announcement coincided with the first official meeting of the FinTech Bay Advisory Board at the Arcapita Building in Bahrain Bay.

“The launch of FinTech Bay will cement Bahrain’s status as a regional FinTech hub, and help it to build on the recent regulatory changes that are aimed to promote innovation and stimulate growth in the financial services segment,” said Andrew Sims, CEO, NEC Payments.

FinTech Bay is an important step in the continuing development of Bahrain as a leading centre of the Financial Technology - or FinTech - industry. As the largest dedicated FinTech hub, co-working space and accelerator in the region; FinTech Bay will enable Bahraini banks, financial services institutions, and technology companies to come together with local start-ups and international entrants; and will create a partnership ecosystem to foster collaboration, share knowledge and expertise, and develop awareness of the many benefits that Bahrain has to

offer the financial services and ICT sectors.

“NEC Payments are 3 years into our journey to develop a regional FinTech business based in Bahrain, and so joining FinTech Bay as a Founding Partner was a simple decision for us. Our Digital Banking and Payment Processing technologies operate at an infrastructure level, and we see FinTech Bay as being a business driver for innovative initiatives between NEC Payments and other existing Bahraini players, as well as an entrance point to the market for new potential clients and partners of ours,” said Andrew Sims.

Khalid Saad, CEO, FinTech Bay, said NEC Payments was an early stage FinTech entrant in Bahrain formed at around the same time that Economic Development Board were starting to develop their strategy for promoting Bahrain as a FinTech hub. “We are now delighted to welcome them as a founding partner of FinTech Bay. We are looking forward to working with them and our other partners to continue the exciting period of growth that has brought us to the launch of FinTech Bay and Bahrain’s current position as a focal point of the regional FinTech industry,” he added.

NEC announces Founding Partnership with BFB

Manama

In line with its commitment to enrich customer experience,

Batelco introduced Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), as part of the evolution of its network advancement to support voice services.

Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) taps into any WiFi connection the customer may have, delivering seamless calls which will automatically switch between VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and VoWiFi to ensure a superior customer experience.

A complementary service to

VoLTE, Voice over WiFi will deliver faster call setup and superior high-quality (HD) voice calls. The service is currently applicable to iPhone 6 or later models with customers required to update their phone to the latest iOS software to enjoy the service.

Locally, VoWiFi does not cost any extra; the service consumes from the customer’s selected package minute’s allowance.

The voice over WiFi service is delivered in line with Batelco’s pioneering role in leading innovation and transformation for telecom services in the Kingdom of Bahrain,

as well as Batelco’s efforts to deliver superior services providing customers with the very best mobile experiences.

This latest innovative delivery from Batelco is in line with the Company’s goals to deploy the latest technologies to maintain Bahrain’s strong reputation for delivering world-class communications solutions and to guarantee the best customer experience.

A converged network infrastructure allows Batelco to maximise its network capabilities and speed up the deployment of more new innovative services for its customers.

Batelco launches VoWiFi

Paris

The oil industry needs to quickly step up investment to meet rising

demand as the booming US shale sector will only be able to quench the global thirst for crude for the next two years, the International Energy Agency said yesterday.

“The United States is set to put its stamp on global oil markets for the next five years,” said IEA chief Fatih

Birol in a statement as the agency released an annual review of the oil market.

However he noted that “the weak global investment picture remains a source of concern” as the industry faces not only growing demand but many oil fields running dry.

“More investments will be needed to make up for declining oil fields -- the world needs to replace three

million barrels per day of declines each year, the equivalent of the North Sea -- while also meeting robust demand growth,” added Birol.

The IEA released its five-year estimates for the market that see oil demand increasing by 6.9 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2023 to 104.7 mbd, boosted by economic growth in Asia and a resurgent petrochemicals industry in the United States.

Oil sector needs 2020 investment vision to meet requirements

Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sport Khaled Mahmoud Abdulaziz with GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery

Sabre Travel Network, Middle East (STNME) along with its partner Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and leading travel companies in Bahrain celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters at the iconic building; Harbour Towers/ East- within Bahrain Financial Harbour.

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Tokyo

Top Japanese carmakers said they were teaming up to double the amount of hydrogen stations in Japan, as

the car-mad country seeks to head off competition from China and Germany. Toyota, Nissan and Honda formed a joint venture with major gas and energy companies, including French industrial gases company Air Liquide, to build 80 hydrogen stations in four years, to add to 101 stations in Japan.

Paris

French insurer AXA snapped up Bermuda-based XL Group yesterday in a move it says will make it the leading provider

of property and casualty coverage for businesses. The deal, for about US$15.3 billion (€12.4 billion) in cash, will “create a new AXA”, CEO Thomas Buberl told reporters. The deal has been agreed by the boards of both companies and is expected to be completed in the second half of this year, AXA said.

Steffen Seibert

Japan car giants to build hydrogen stations “A trade war would not be in German, European or American interests. Closing oneself off and protectionism are the wrong path. Such measures would inflict pain on international trade flows and our industry, but above all hurt workers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Axa to buy XL Group for $15bn

German Chancellor’s spokesman

“We are investing to attain high levels of efficiency and provide support to our growing customer base and that requires expanding our opera-tions to continue providing uncompromised levels of support. We have

moved to a bigger office with an advanced training centre and have upgraded our helpdesk support technology to provide world-class cus-tomer service that provides support in four different languages across the Middle East. Agencies are looking for a reliable technology partner that can provide innovative solutions to help them grow, and we are

here to show them that Sabre is the first choice”Raymond Vrijenhoek

vice president, Sabre Travel Network, Middle East.

aaaa

Passion for innovation

Operational hub Connecting travel buyers and suppliers

Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider for the glob-al travel industry, with operations across the Middle East for over two decades, celebrated the opening of its new regional head-quarters for Travel Network Middle East in Manama, Bahrain.

The new office is designed to reflect Sabre’s passion for innovation and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art-technology to provide support to a large scale of travel agencies and corporate travel buyers in the Middle East.

The regional Travel Network headquartered in Bahrain serves as an operational hub for 11 offices located in strategic markets includ-ing Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt.

The Global Travel Network’s marketplace processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers.

China sets GDP growth target at around 6.5pcBeijing

China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5

per cent for 2018, unchanged from that for 2017, according to a government work report released Monday.

Given China’s economic fundamentals and capacity for job creation, GDP growth of around 6.5pc will enable China to achieve relatively full employment, according to the report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang Monday morning at the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature.

China aims to maintain inflation level at around 3pc and create over 11 million new urban jobs. The surveyed urban unemployment rate is projected to stay within 5.5pc, the registered urban jobless rate within 4.5pc, the report showed.

The above targets take into consideration the need to secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and are fitting given the fact that China’s economy is transitioning from a phase of rapid growth to a stage of high-quality

development, Li said.“We will strongly promote

high-quality development,” said Premier Li.

Today, China’s material and technological foundations are much stronger; its industrial system is complete, its market is vast, its human resources are abundant, and its entrepreneurs and innovators are dynamic, Li pointed out.

“We enjoy composite advantages, and all this means that we have the ability and the conditions to achieve higher quality, more efficient, fairer, and more sustainable development,” Li added.

The country will completely open up its general manufacturing sector to foreign investors this year. Meanwhile, access to sectors like telecommunications, medical services, education, elderly care and new energy vehicles will also be expanded for foreign investment, according to Li.

To encourage imports, China will host the first China International Import Expo this year and lower import tariffs on products including automobiles and some everyday consumer goods, said Li. (Xinhua)

Alba appoints new Manager for Casthouse OperationsManama

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), a leading employer of Bahrainis, announced the appointment of Hussain Faqihi‎ as the new

Manager for Casthouse Operations in early February 2018.Hussain joined Alba in 1996 as trainee supervisor in Casthouse

Operations where he was promoted to Supervisor in 1997, Superintendent in 2002 and Senior Superintendent in 2005.

Hussain has BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Bahrain and MBA from the French Arabian Business School/

ESSEC.

Alba’s new Manager for Casthouse Operations - Hussain Faqihi

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

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Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh

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Washington

US President Donald Trump said yesterday

he would only scrap planned tariffs on aluminium and steel if a “new & fair” deal to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement is reached.

In a series of tweets, Trump linked the tariffs -- which sparked a fierce global response last week following their surprise announcement -- to issues with NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico.

“Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium will only come off if new & fair NAFTA agreement is signed,” he said, lamenting the “large trade deficits” with Mexico and Canada.

The comments came as US, Mexican and Canadian trade officials were in Mexico City for the final day of the seventh round of talks aimed at modernizing and modifying the trade pact, talks that already had hit serious roadblocks over US demands.

Trump raised the stakes by holding the NAFTA talks hostage to the new tariffs -- 25 per cent on steel and 10pc on aluminium -- as he repeated his claim that NAFTA was a “bad deal” that has taken jobs and companies out of the US.

However, the United States maintains a trade surplus with Canada of nearly $8 billion in 2016, and in the first nine months of 2017 the surplus

was nearly $3bn. The US had a deficit with Mexico of $63bn in 2016, and $52bn in the first three quarters of last year.

Trump administration officials frequently refer to the deficit in goods alone, excluding the offset from dominant US services exports of things like banking and insurance.

Trump ignited fears of a trade war and an outcry from major trading partners this week when he abruptly announced that he would impose blanket tariffs on imported steel and aluminium this week.

He followed that with an even broader threat: reciprocal tariffs on all imports from countries that impose duties on US exports.

Retaliation US trading partners already

are preparing to retaliate, and have pledged to file a dispute in the World Trade Organization.

French President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday the European Union must “react quickly” to US plans that clearly breached global trade rules.

He said the response should be “within the framework of the WTO and in a balanced manner,” adding that it was “clear that these (tariffs) would go against WTO rules.”

Germany warned against protectionist measures, which

it decried as “the wrong path.”“Such measures would

inflict pain on international trade flows and our industry, but above all hurt workers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert said yesterday.

Canada, which has the most to lose as the top source of US steel and aluminium to the US market, has called the tariffs “unacceptable.”

British Prime Minister Theresa May raised her “deep concern” about the tariffs in a phone call with Trump on Sunday, her office said.

The European Union has said it is drawing up measures against leading US brands like Harley-Davidson and Levi’s jeans.

But Trump over the weekend tweeted that the US could respond by blocking imports of European-made cars, just the kind of tit-for-tat reaction that economist warn could spark a trade war at a time when the US and global economies have only recently returned to firmer footing.

The steel and aluminium tariffs were recommended by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross after a report from his agency concluded that the glut of the metals on global markets was a threat to US national security.

The irony is that while Trump has repeatedly tried

to target China and its trade policies, the steel tariffs would hit US allies the hardest, in particular Canada.

Ross in a television appearance on Sunday repeated that Trump is unlikely grant any exemptions, preferring to use a “broad brush.” But he also raised the possibility the president could change his mind.

Drugs Meanwhile, Trump said

Mexico must “do much more” to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the US.

“They have not done what needs to be done,” he said. “Millions of people addicted and dying.”

However, much of the opioids that have flooded into American households is in the form of prescription drugs manufactured by US pharmaceutical companies.

Mexico’s Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray Caso responded to Trump in a tweet of his own, saying clamping down on drugs requires cooperation on both sides of the border.

“Dealing with drug trafficking is a shared responsibility between Mexico and the US,” he said.

“Only working together and addressing supply and demand we can stop the illegal (sic) flow of drugs, cash and weapons going both ways.” (AFP)

Trump links

tariffs to ‘fair’ NAFTA

deal

Aluminum and steel, such as that pictured below being produced in Russia, are at the center of a global controversy over US threats to impose tariffs on imports

John Hennessey is a controversial figure in the automotive industry.

Some have heaped praise on Hennessey for his high-powered tuner machines. While others have gone as far as calling the Texan and his business practices crooked and fraudulent.

But one thing is for sure. Hennessey knows fast cars. The latest hypercar to bear his name is the new Venom F5.

Now, the $1.6 million stunner will be headed for the bright lights of the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

With advanced aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and a 1,600 horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8 in the mix, the Venom F5 should be a legit rival for the Bugatti Chiron and the Koenigsegg Agera RS.

In fact, Hennessey claims the Venom will go where its rivals have yet to go - beyond 300 mph.

“It’s no question of if we will break 300 mph but a question of when,” he said in a statement.

The Agera RS recently reached 278 mph on a highway in Nevada while the Chiron has yet to complete an official top speed record run. However, Bugatti expects that speed to be closer to 300 mph than 250 mph.

And then there’s the Venom F5’s predecessor, the 1,244 horsepower Venom GT. The Lotus-based hypercar managed to clock a top speed of 270 mph. As for the Venom F5, a total 24 will be built. According to Hennessey, 10 of the cars are already spoken for. (businessinsider)

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This is the Skoda Vision X, a Geneva Motor Show concept that previews a new small crossover from the

Czech brand, to rival the likes of the SEAT Arona and VW T-Roc. The show car also uses compressed natural gas (CNG) as a potentially cleaner fuel and features a mild-hybrid powertrain designed to offer four-wheel drive and limited pure-electric running.

The Vision X - which is expected to reach production in 2019 and could carry the badge Amiq or Anuq - is more of a crossover than an SUV. (autoexpress)

The North American International Auto Show has been a January tradition for decades but it appears the show’s

organizers are considering a switch to October. According to Crain’s Detroit, auto show officials have been considering

the idea for more than a year and have been in talks with automakers, suppliers and city officials. No

decision has been made at this point but even if everyone can agree to an

October switch, it would not happen until 2020.

(carscoops)

Detroit auto show could be moving to October Skoda Vision X concept previews small SUV

A rusty old Porsche which doesn’t work has been described as one of the most exciting discoveries in recent years — and it is set to sell for

$700,000.The Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera Coupe helped bridge the gap

between the company’s sports vehicles and racing cars when it debuted in 1955.

But this 1957 model hasn’t been driven for 45 years, after its brakes failed a safety inspection in the early 1970s.

Its original engine was removed and taken apart and, after the best part of half-a-century of neglect, the bodywork and wheels are

covered in rust.However, as one of the most desirable classic Porsches, there is

no shortage of interest from around the world in the unrestored sports car.

Gooding & Co, the U.S. auction house, has described it as “certainly one of the most exciting barn-find discoveries in recent memory.”

They have given it a guide price of $700,000 ahead of its sale on March 9 at Amelia Island, Florida.

David Brynan, Gooding & Company senior specialist and Porsche expert, said: “This was Porsche’s top of the line road car and one of the most exotic sports cars of the 1950s.

“They have always been sought after, so most have been restored at least once.

“To find a car that hasn’t been seen in 40 years, and that retains so much original character is virtually unheard of.”

The car is being sold with the original engine, which will need to be rebuilt.

When in working order, the 1.5-liter engine will develop 100 hp - giving it a 0-60mph time of 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 125mph.

According to factory records, the 1500 GS Coupe was completed on July 4, 1957, and finished in silver metallic with black leatherette

upholstery. (foxnews)

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Wife of His Majesty the King & Supreme Council for Women Chairwoman HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khal-ifa yesterday patronized the opening of the (Archaeolo-gies of Green) pavilion, which highlighted Bahrain’s agricul-tural heritage at Milan Expo 2015. HRH Princess Sabeeka took pride in the internation-al prizes and acclaim received by the Bahrain’s pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015, point-ing out the efforts of Presi-dent of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Shaikh Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, and the BACA team

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Al-Sakhir Palace Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. HH Shaikh Khalid introduced to HM the King the chairman and members of the organizing committee and winners of the Bahraini Strongest Man Championship. HM the King congratu-lated HH Shaikh Khalid on ranking first in the light category of the Championship, hailing his honourable victory which adds to his track record.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Al-Sakhir Palace the Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh who conveyed greetings to HM the King from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. HM the King hailed deep-rooted fraternal and historic relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received members of Kanoo family who expressed thanks and respect to him for his condolences on the death of late Mubarak bin Jassim Kanoo. HRH the Prime Minister lauded the role of Kanoo family and their honourable history in backing the com-mercial and economic march, recalling with respect the contribution of late Mubarak Kanoo in commercial development as well as humanitarian and charity work

Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa patron-ized an honouring ceremony for the BDF special operational task force /16 which is participating in the Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen as part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition. The celebration, held at the Royal Guard, was attended by BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Defence Ministry Undersecretary Major Gen-eral Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khali-fa, Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chair-man, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President Shaikh Khalid bin Ha-mad Al Khalifa and senior officers.

Bahrain – Bosnia & Herzegovina Friendship & Business Society organized in Al Hawaj Garden beside of Budaiya Road a private party for Friendship & Business Society Gathering on Sunday evening under the patronage of Min-ister of Labour & Social Development Jameel Humaidan and with participation of Ambassador of Bosnia & Herze-govina in UAE Zoran Milicevic and Northern Governor Ali Abdul Hussein Al Asfoor. Chairman of Bahrain – Bosnia & Herzegovina Friendship & Business Society Jawad Al Hawaj, vice president for Bahrain Businesswomen Society Shaikha Mariam Bint Hamad Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Businessmen as well as the representatives of Bosnian Com-munity in Bahrain participated. The 11th Annual Jawad Mini Marathon was conducted under the patronage of the Governor of the Northern Governorate, Ali Al Shaikh Abdul Hussein Al Asfoor on February 23. More than 1700 participants registered online, and more than BD 2600 was raised for the charity.

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Al-Sakhir Palace Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. HH Shaikh Khalid introduced to HM the King the chairman and members of the organizing committee and winners of the Bahraini Strongest Man Championship. HM the King congratu-lated HH Shaikh Khalid on ranking first in the light category of the Championship, hailing his honourable victory which adds to his track record.

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received members of Kanoo family who expressed thanks and respect to him for his condolences on the death of late Mubarak bin Jassim Kanoo. HRH the Prime Minister lauded the role of Kanoo family and their honourable history in backing the com-mercial and economic march, recalling with respect the contribution of late Mubarak Kanoo in commercial development as well as humanitarian and charity work

Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa patron-ized an honouring ceremony for the BDF special operational task force /16 which is participating in the Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen as part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition. The celebration, held at the Royal Guard, was attended by BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Defence Ministry Undersecretary Major Gen-eral Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khali-fa, Supreme Council for Youth & Sport Chair-man, Bahrain Olympic Committee President & Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth & Sport First Vice Chairman and Bahrain Royal Equestrian & Endurance Federation President Shaikh Khalid bin Ha-mad Al Khalifa and senior officers.

Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shai-kh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a Com-mander of a BDF unit who pre-sented him with a commemorative gift marking the golden jubilee of Bahrain Defence Force. The BDF Commander-in-Chief underlined the role of BDF in maintaining national security and stability.

The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received Chairman of the Bahraini side of Bahraini-Iraqi joint Business Council Khalaf Hujair. During the meeting, the minister reviewed a number of topics related to economic affairs and the development of the commercial sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, pointing to the importance of this sector and its role in stimulating trade movement in the country.

The 11th Annual Jawad Mini Marathon was conducted under the patronage of the Governor of the Northern Governorate, Ali Al Shaikh Abdul Hussein Al Asfoor on February 23. More than 1700 participants registered online, and more than BD 2600 was raised for the charity.

Los Angeles

Guillermo del Toro, who faces a copyright infringement

lawsuit for “The Shape Of Water,” has won the Best Director and Best Picture Academy Awards for the movie at the 90th Oscars ceremony here.

“The Shape of Water,” a fantasy drama, has been in the midst of allegations that it is a copy of a 1969 play “Let Me Hear You Whisper”.

The film stars Sally Hawkins as a mute cleaner working in a Cold War-era lab facility. (IANS)

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Best Picture: The Shape of WaterActor: Gary Oldman, Darkest HourActress: Frances McDormand, Three BillboardsOutside Ebbing, MissouriSupporting Actor: Sam Rockwell, Three BillboardsOutside Ebbing, MissouriSupporting Actress: Allison Janney, I, TonyaDirector: Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water

Foreign Language Film:A Fantastic Woman (Chile)Original Screenplay: Get Out

Sound Mixing: DunkirkFilm Editing: Dunkirk

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Los Angeles

Gary Oldman, for essaying former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in “Darkest

Hour”, and Frances McDormand for her role as a grieving mother in “Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri,” won the best actor and best actress in a leading role categories at the 90th Academy Awards here.

McDormand, 60, pipped, among others, “The Post” star Meryl Streep, who scored her 21st nomination and the 17th in this category at the Oscars.

She has won an Academy Award over two decades after first winning the honour in 1996 for “Fargo.”

In “Three Billboards...,” she plays Mildred Hayes, a mother grieving

over her daughter’s rape and murder. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Former “Hollyoaks” actress Rachel Shenton used sign language during her acceptance speech as she won her first Oscar here for “The Silent

Child” featuring a six-year-old deaf British girl.The movie won the Academy Award in the Short Film (Live Action)

category.Shenton shared the award with her fiance Chris Overton, who has

directed the project.Shenton used sign language for the star of her film, youngster Maisie

Sly, as she delivered her acceptance speech, reports mirror.co.uk. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Actresses Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra, who have accused producer Harvey

Weinstein of sexual misconduct, walked on the stage at Oscars 2018 to stress on the need to change the culture in Hollywood with focus on diversity and equality.

Apart from handing over the golden statuette to the winners, diversity was celebrated at the 90th Oscars with a special segment at the ceremony, held at Dolby Theatre here on Sunday night. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Actress Jennifer Lawrence was seen hitching up

her sequinned dress to climb over rows of chairs to get to her seat at the 90th Academy Awards here -- and that too with a wine glass in hand.

Lawrence, 27, dazzled in a platinum sequin Dior gown

and strappy heels.She did not fall.She hiked up her dress

and raised a leg over a chair at the Dolby Theatre, holding her floor-length gown in one hand and a full wine glass in another, reports foxnews.com. (IANS)

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Harvey Weinstein’s accusers pitch for equality at Oscars

Los Angeles

“Coco” was named as Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars 2018,

and co-director Lee Unkrich dedicated the honour to the people and culture of Mexico, saying “representation matters”.

Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” narrates the story

of an aspiring musician’s journey into the Land of the Dead.

“’Coco’ is proof that art can change and connect the world, and this can only be done when we have a place where everyone and anyone who feels like another to be heard,” said producer Darla K. Anderson in her acceptance speech on Sunday night. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s war drama “Dunkirk” won

top sound honours. The film won the gold statue in -- Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound

Editing category.Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo and Mark Weingarten

picked the Best Sound Mixing honour for the film, and Alex Gibson and Richard King took the Best Sound Editing trophy. (IANS)

Los Angeles

Actress Allison Janney took home her first Oscar in the

Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for her powerful performance in “I, Tonya.”

She won the trophy for her role as Tonya Harding’s mother LaVona Golden in the biopic “I, Tonya”.

“I did it all by myself,” she joked in her acceptance speech, then paused for a moment before saying “that’s nothing farther from the truth.” (IANS)

Los Angeles

The screenplay of the gay romance movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino, is based on

the eponymous novel by Andre Aciman.Ivory beat other movies contenders for

“The Disaster Artist”, “Logan”, “Molly’s Game” and “Mudbound” for the award. (IANS)

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Take your leadership abilities to a new level. Gather some friends and plan a trip that you’ve long been considering but were reluctant to act on. People will naturally look to you for leadership, as you always seem to know how to keep things fun and positive. When it comes to your workplace, this might be a good time to ask for more responsibility.

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Decisions don’t have to be as hard as you make them. You may feel as if a strong force is pulling you in a clear direction, so don’t resist it. You’ll only drive yourself crazy trying to list all the reasons why you should or shouldn’t go the way you’re destined to go. Make things easier on yourself by going with the flow.

Look at things from a more philosophical perspective, instead of seeing everything from such an intensely emotional one. You may have a constant fear that everyone is out to get you. More than likely, you’re blowing small instances out of proportion in your mind. Use your friends as a sounding board for your thoughts.

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Reward yourself for all the great things you’ve done for you and other people. You deserve to be treated like royalty, so make sure that you do. There are many times when you get so critical of the things you do that you end up punishing yourself unnecessarily. Give yourself a treat for being good instead of chastising yourself for being bad.

Put your wisdom into action. There is no good in accumulating knowledge and then letting it sit, collecting dust like an old book on a shelf. Put your thoughts into motion and watch as magical things begin to manifest before your eyes. You have incredible opportunities today that only come when you’re expressing yourself in your truest form.

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The surge of power within you is going to let others know that you mean business. Make good use of this fantastic boost of energy by conquering your own goals and demons instead of using it to wage war on anyone else. Other people should know to get out of your way when you have your mind set on doing something. If they don’t, politely ask them to move instead of steamrolling over them.

Be more adventurous than usual. Feel free to take a trip somewhere without bringing a map or having any specific destination in mind. The sheer excitement of the unknown should thrill and enthuse you, not frighten and confuse. Your enjoyment of the situation has to do with your attitude toward it. You may not be able to control the hand you’re dealt, but you can certainly control how you play it.

You might find yourself in a difficult situation when faced with a person who doesn’t necessarily approve of how you’re handling yourself. It could be that someone misinterpreted one of your offhand remarks, and now is violently overreacting. Be careful of shooting back caustic remarks that could only aggravate the situation and elevate it to a damaging level.

1- Coffin support; 5- Sp. ladies; 9- Pierces; 14- Gumbo veggie; 15- Hard to hold; 16- Deflect; 17- Actor Connery; 18- Desktop picture; 19- Climbing vine; 20- Musical clickers; 22- Chip maker; 23- Skin color of Washington football players!; 24- Gladden; 25- Animal; 29- Strange and mysterious; 32- Out, in bed; 34- Comment upon in notes; 39- Shower; 40- Church instrument; 42- ___ Ben Adhem; 43- Covering for an acorn; 45- Debt that remains unpaid; 47- Lost; 49- Take care of; 50- Magic spells; 54- Gun, as an engine; 56- Tears down; 57- Gangway; 63- Not for kids; 64- Copycat; 65- Strong ___ ox; 66- European capital, in song; 67- Get up; 68- Not punctual; 69- Point in the desired direction; 70- Of the highest quality; 71- Basilica area;

1- Anjou alternative; 2- Home furnishings chain; 3- Periods; 4- ___ and rave; 5- River that flows through Paris; 6- Ebb; 7- Tons; 8- Dict. entries; 9- U.S. space probe to Jupiter; 10- Sheeplike; 11- Gaucho’s rope; 12- Sea eagles; 13- Stagnant; 21- Comedian Johnson; 24- Flipper; 25- Building for storing hay; 26- Son of Isaac and Rebekah; 27- Came down to earth; 28- Chamber workers: Abbr.; 30- American symbol; 31- Genetic messenger; 33- Writers of verse; 35- Shipping deduction; 36- Have ___ in one’s bonnet; 37- Perfectly; 38- Monetary unit of the Netherlands; 41- Literary monogram; 44- Short-tailed, burrowing rodent; 46- Invitation request; 48- “Gunsmoke” star; 50- Dice game; 51- Attacked; 52- Sky blue; 53- Noted Civil War biogra-phy; 55- “Snowy” bird; 57- Attire; 58- ...baked in ___; 59- In ___ land; 60- Pronto!; 61- Turner and others; 62- Child support?;

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Manila

Philippine police announced yesterday

the arrest of a suspected pro-Islamic State jihadist accused of killing civilians in last year’s deadly siege of the southern city of Marawi.

Hundreds of gunmen flying black IS flags seized Marawi in May last year, triggering a five-month battle that claimed more than 1,100 lives, in a bid to establish a caliphate in the largely Catholic country.

Nasser Lomondot was arrested on Saturday in

Manila, months after he fled the fighting in Marawi.

“He participated in the killing of innocent civilians and committed violence against female and child hostages,” regional military spokesman Major Ronald Suscano told reporters.

As government forces battled to wrest back control of Marawi, Lomondot directed a diversionary attack by pro-IS gunmen in the neighbouring town of Marantao, Suscano added. (AFP)

Rome

Two anti-establishment leaders made early plays

to govern Italy yesterday, sending ripples across the euro zone after voters relegated mainstream parties to the sidelines in delivering a hung parliament.

With the bloc’s third-largest economy seemingly facing prolonged political instability, the anti-immigrant League claimed

the right to rule after its centre-right alliance won the largest bloc of votes.

“We have the right and duty to govern,” its leader Matteo Salvini told a news conference, saying investors should have no fear of it taking office as shares, bonds and the euro weakened on prospects of a eurosceptic-led administration promising to ramp up spending. (Reuters)

Do you think NASA is hiding evidence of alien life?

Philippines arrests suspected pro-IS militant over siege

Italy’s League, 5-Star vie for power after inconclusive vote

Two dead, after avalanches in AlpsTwo skiers from France and Belgium were killed in ava-lanches in the French Alps while three other people remain missing.

A block of flats partially col-lapsed in Poland’s western city of Poznan, killing four people and injuring 24 oth-ers, officials said as firefight-ers and rescuers with dogs combed the rubble in search of more victims.

For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War, a US aircraft carrier made a port call in Vietnam, signalling how Chinas rise is bringing together former foes in a sig-nificant shift in the regions geopolitical landscape.

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a drive-by shooting that killed two secu-rity personnel in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden.

4 killed as block of flats collapses

US aircraft carrier arrives in Vietnam

IS claims drive-by shooting in Aden

“What we’re seeing and hearing everyday is that Europe needs to step up and Germany needs to have a strong voice there along with France and other member states (of the European Union). This means it is important that we start working as soon as possible.”

Angela MerkelGerman Chancellor

Yes No Cant Say

Chung Eui-yong, head of the presidential National Security Office, Suh Hoon, chief of the South’s National Intelligence Service, and other members of South Korean delega-tion pose before boarding an aircraft as they leave for Pyongyang

Philippines army in the City of Marawi

London

Evidence of life on Mars is being covered up by Nasa,

according to a researcher Barry DiGregorio at a Buckingham University.

The agency’s space explorer, the Curiosity rover, has snapped what may be trace fossils created by soft-bodied creatures on the red planet, he says.

An upcoming ‘bombshell’ report will reveal how Nasa is aware of the find and has chosen to keep it hidden from the public, the scientist claims.

The controversial scientist believes the space agency could be ignoring the find because of its plans for a manned mission in 2030s, when astronauts will explore Mars in more depth.

However, according to NASA, the shapes captured in images from Mars are simply

rock crystals that are currently undergoing analysis.

The findings were made by Barry DiGregorio, an honorary research fellow at the University of Buckingham who specialises in studies of microscopic life found in the

soil of our planet.Images beamed back from

Mars by Curiosity appear to show patterns similar to Ordovician trace fossils Dr DiGregorio has photographed here on Earth, he says. (MailOnline)

Nasa accused of hiding evidence of alien life

Alleged trace fossils on Mars, snapped by NASA’s space explor-er, Curiosity

Seoul

A South Korean delegation met North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un yesterday, a South Korean official said, after arriving in the North on a visit aimed at encouraging North Korea and the United States to talk.

Both North Korea and the United States have expressed a willingness to talk, but U.S. President Donald Trump demands the North first gives up its nuclear weapons programme.

The North, which has vowed never to give up its nuclear deterrent against what it sees as U.S. hostility,

says it will not sit down to talks under preconditions.

Reclusive North Korea, which has made no secret of its pursuit of a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the mainland United States in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions, is also concerned about a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise, which it sees as preparation for war.

South Korean officials have said the drill will start next month as planned, after being postponed for the Winter Olympics held last month in South Korea.

The 10-member South

Korean delegation, led by National Security Office head Chung Eui-yong, was greeted by North Korean officials after landing in Pyongyang, said Kim Eui-kyeom, a spokesman for South Korea’s presidential office.

The North Koreans at the airport included Ri Son Gwon, chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country and Kim Yong Chol, who heads the United Front Department, the North Korean office responsible for handling inter-Korean affairs. Both visited South Korea last month during the Winter Olympics. (Reuters)

Kim in talks with S. Korea

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Italy faces political gridlockItaly is facing political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament

in the country’s general election. Traditional parties lost out to anti-establishment and far right groups which attracted record numbers

Source: Italy’s Ministry of Interior Pictures: AP, Getty Images, Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS

VOTE SHARES OF COALITIONS IN LOWER CHAMBER

VOTE SHARES OF PARTIES

Centre-right: Includes Forza Italia (FI), Lega Nord (LN),Brothers of Italy (FdI) and others

Five Star Movement (M5S)

Centre-left: Democratic Party and others

Democratic Party (PD). Matteo Renzi

Lega Nord (LN). Matteo Salvini

Forza Italia (FI). Silvio Berlusconi

Brothers of Italy (FdI)

Free and Equal (LeU)

Five Star Movement (M5S). Leader: Luigi Di Maio

Di Maio (1)Renzi (2)

Salvini (3)Berlusconi (4)

4.3%

3.4%

58,241 of 61,401constituencies

36.9%

32.5%

32.3%

18.8%

17.6%

14.0%

23.0%

After photographer Monni Must’s 28-year-old daughter Miya committed

suicide while in the midst of an abusive relationship, the grieving mother adopted Miya’s spunky black Labrador, Billy Bean.

Last year, as the 10th anniversary of her daughter’s death approached, the dog was nearing 13 and becoming increasingly frail.

“I knew that I was falling apart,” said Must.

“The thought of Billy dying was just more than I could handle.”

So she decided to clone her.She paid more than $50,000 for what is

essentially an identical twin of Billy, born at a later date.

“I have three other daughters and they thought I had completely lost my mind,” Must said.

Cloning animals is hardly new. The first major success was Dolly the sheep, born in 1996 as the first mammal cloned from an adult cell. In 2005, researchers in South Korea cloned the first dog.

But the news this week that singer Barbra Streisand had cloned her dog grabbed international headlines, and sparked fresh outrage from animal rights groups.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) president Ingrid Newkirk issued a statement saying she would “love to have talked her out of cloning,” noting that “millions of wonderful adoptable dogs are languishing in animal shelters every year or dying in terrifying ways when abandoned.”

Vicki Katrinak, program manager for animal research issues at the Humane Society of the United States, agreed.

Companies that clone animals are “preying on grieving pet owners, giving

them a false promise that they are going to replicate their beloved pet,” she told AFP.

“Pet cloning doesn’t replicate a pet’s personality,” she said, adding there is “no justification” for the practice.

Clients rich and poor Just how many pets are cloned each year

is unclear. The main US company engaged in the practice, ViaGen Pets, declined AFP’s requests for comment.

“We have produced thousands of happy, healthy cloned cows and hundreds of cloned horses,” says its website, adding that company scientists “have been developing successful animal cloning and reproductive technology for over 15 years.”

A former employee of ViaGen, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, estimated that the Texas-based company has cloned around 100 cats and dogs.

The other main source for cloned pets is the Sooam Biotech Research Foundation in Seoul, South Korea, which says it has cloned some 800 pets and charges $100,000 each.

Many companies have tried and failed to make the pet cloning business work.

Ron Gillespie, a former cattle semen salesman, owns a company called PerPETuate, which collects pet DNA for $1,300 plus a storage fee.

They used to do pet cloning, but now farm it out to other companies like ViaGen Pets, he said. His client list runs the gamut from rich to poor, he said.

“I have a homeless man and I have a celebrity,” said Gillespie, adding that the homeless man was not out on the street when he paid for to have his dog’s DNA frozen, but fell into dire financial straits afterward.

Now, he desperately wants “to get his dog back,” but is unsure if he will ever be able to pay for a clone, Gillespie said.

How it works Dogs can be cloned up to five days after

they die and cats up to three, as long as the corpses are kept cool, Gillespie said.

Ideally, though, the pet should be alive when the veterinarian takes a tissue biopsy, a chunk of skin and muscle about the size of a pencil eraser.

The next step is to take an egg cell from a donor dog, remove the egg’s nucleus, and insert DNA from the pet to be cloned.

When an embryo develops, it is transplanted in the womb of a surrogate dog.

Animal rights groups say the process causes undue suffering to the dogs that provide the egg cells and carry the embryos.

“Because cloning has a high failure rate, many dogs are caged and tormented for every birth that actually occurs,” said Newkirk.

Traits that will carry over can include temperament, physical characteristics and genetic flaws. Coat patterns may differ, and the cloned animal will have no awareness of the life its predecessor lived.

According to Must, the puppy that was cloned from Billy is playful and fearless, like her. They also share the same petite frame, shiny coat and big paws.

“They look exactly alike for sure. She will do things like Billy does, like putting her head down and rolling into your lap,” said Must.

She named the puppy Gunni, after the town in Colorado, Gunnison, where her daughter lived, and is grateful for the respite from grief the canine has provided.

She was born the same week as the anniversary of her daughter’s passing. The puppy’s first ultrasound took place -- coincidentally -- on Miya’s birthday.

“It was singularly one of the best decisions that I have made,” Must said.

“It has given me a new lease on life.” (AFP)

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not just for celebrities anymore

Monni Must paid more than $50,000 for Gunni (L) a clone of Billy Bean (R), essentially an identical twin born later and derived from Billy Bean’s DNA

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Yomif Kejelcha (1st R) of Ethiopia competes with Shadrack Kipchirchir (2nd R) of the United States during the men’s 3000m final of the IAAF World Indoor Championships at Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, Britain, yesterday. (Pic courtesy: Xinhua)

Durban

Australia needed just 22 balls and 20 minutes

of play on the fifth day at Kingsmead to secure a 118-run triumph over South Africa in the opener of their four-match series yesterday.

The visitors required a single wicket to secure success after South Africa resumed on 293 for nine, chasing an improbable victory target of 417.

Five runs were added by the home side before Quinton de Kock was hit on the back pad and trapped leg before wicket by Josh Hazlewood (3-61) as he tried to launch the ball over the boundary.

Mitchell Starc earlier had a chance to complete a hat-trick with the first ball of the day after being denied by bad light on Sunday but bowled down the leg side to De Kock, who was eventually out for 83 after adding two to his overnight tally.

Morne Morkel was not out on three as Starc (4-75) finished with nine wickets in the match.

“It was a nice way to start, said victorious skipper Steve Smith afterwards.“The first test in a series is always important and the way we played was a real plus.”

Australia’s win has been overshadowed by a heated off-field exchange between

players at the tea interval on the fourth day, which the International Cricket Council (ICC) are investigating, as well as a charge for spinner Nathan Lyon.

CCTV footage from the players tunnel showed Australia vice-captain

David Warner and home wicketkeeper De Kock involved in a fiery exchange as players climbed the stairwell to their dressing rooms during the break.

The video shows Warner being restrained by Australia batsman Usman Khawaja and spin bowler Lyon as he directs a verbal barrage at De Kock, who left the field as South Africa’s not-out batsman at the same time as the Australians.

In a separate incident, Lyon dropped a ball on prone batsman AB de Villiers after he was run out prior to lunch on Sunday as South Africa’s top order collapsed in their run chase. (Reuters)

Aussies wrap up 118-run victory

BRIEF SCOREAustralia 351 (M Marsh 96, Smith 56, Warner 51, Maharaj 5-123, Philander 3-59) and 227 (Bancroft 53, Maharaj 4-102, Morkel 3-47) beat South Africa 162 (de Villiers 71*, Starc 5-34) and 298 (Markram 143, de Kock 83, Starc 4-75, Hazlewood 3-61) by 118 runs

London

Serena Williams’ return to the WTA Tour following

the birth of her first child will be the “greatest challenge” of her career, but the American can get back to her best in time for the French Open, according to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

Williams, who won her 23rd grand slam title at last year’s Australian Open before going on maternity leave, pulled out of this year’s tournament in Melbourne.

She represented the United States in a Fed Cup doubles match last month and is scheduled to take part in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells this week.

Asked if her latest comeback represented the biggest test of her career, Mouratoglou said: “It probably is... now she is 36, just had a child, a second blood clot, has gone more than a year without any competition. I think we can say without a doubt that this is her biggest challenge.”

Former world number one Williams, who returned in 2012 from surgery for a life-threatening blood clot on her lung and climbed back to the top of the rankings, said she almost died after giving birth to her daughter in September.

Mouratoglou said fans had to give Williams time to adjust to the rigours of the sport. (Reuters)

Serena’s return will be her greatest challenge

London

Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson defeated Justin

Thomas in a play-off to win the WGC-Mexico Championship - his first victory since the 2013 Open.

Thomas chipped in for eagle at the last for a seven-under 64 but watched fellow American Mickelson birdie the 15th and 16th to post 66 for a 16-under total. Mickelson, 47, parred

the first extra hole to win his 46th title and end a run of 101 tournaments without a win.

England’s Tyrell Hatton missed out on the play-off after a bogey on the 18th.

Hatton was in a three-way tie with Mickelson and Thomas but he signed for a 67 after his dropped shot and finished joint third with Rafa Cabrera Bello, who had birdied the same hole in his closing 67. (BBC)

Mickelson claims first title since 2013

Josh Hazlewood claimed Quinton de Kock’s wicket to wrap up the first Test (Pic courtesy: espncricinfo)

Phil Mickelson

Serena Williams (file pic)

Manchester

Benjamin Mendy has stepped up his recovery from a long-

term knee injury by returning to training with Manchester City.

The Premier League leaders released photographs of the France left-back participating in a session with his team-mates yesterday.

Mendy, 23, has been out since suffering ligament damage in City’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace in September and subsequently

undergoing surgery.The developments follow an interview

Mendy gave last week suggesting he was close to a return.

Mendy told the club website: “When I started my recovery, I had in mind the semi-finals of the Champions League.

“That was my goal, but I am coming back a bit quicker than expected originally so maybe it will be possible for me to return sooner than that. I believe in this.

“I think it’s possible for me to come back within four weeks. It’s not a good thing to come back too soon and you have to take your time.”

Mendy made an impressive start at City following his £49.1million move from Monaco last summer but made only five appearances before being sidelined. (PA Sport)

London

Tottenham Hotspur have nothing to fear ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against

Juventus and possess plenty of firepower to progress to the quarter-finals, midfielder Son Heung-min said.

Tottenham clawed their way back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with the Italian champions in Turin in the first leg of the last-16 tie.

“We play at home but we are not scared,” Son said. “We need to play our game, be confident and play forward like we play at Wembley. That’s the most important thing.

“We are hungry. We are not finished... it’s a Champions League game against a difficult opponent... I hope it’s a great atmosphere and I think we have a great opportunity,” the South Korean added.

Son scored twice as Spurs outclassed Huddersfield Town 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 17 games.

Tottenham, who are preparing to move to a new stadium next season, have taken time to settle in at their temporary home but are favourites to reach the last eight.

“You can see how well Tottenham play. We deserve to play in the Champions League to the quarter-final or even more. We are good enough,” Son said. (Reuters)

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Hungry Tottenham fully ready for Juventus

Mendy returns to City training

London

Prosecutors have opened a routine investigation into the death of Fiorentina

captain and Italy international Davide Astori.Udine chief prosecutor Antonio De Nicolo

said he had opened a “culpable homicide” inquiry - a routine move before an autopsy in Italy.

“It permits us to individualise responsibility if there is any,” he said.

“An inquiry has been opened for culpable homicide against persons unknown.

“It is a duty to ascertain if the death of Astori came about through tragic fatality or if someone could have foreseen something.

“At this moment no one has responsibility for anything.”

Fiorentina say Astori’s autospy will take place on Tuesday and his body will be taken to Florence on Wednesday before his funeral on Thursday.

Fiorentina were scheduled to play Udinese in Serie A on Sunday afternoon but news of Astori’s death led to all Serie A games being called off.

Police said Astori was found in his hotel room on Sunday morning. (BBC)

Prosecutors open Astori investigation

© GRAPHIC NEWS

Atletico Madrid ESPCL Semi-finalWinner 2010, 2012

AC Milan ITADid not playSemi-final 1972, 2002

Lokomotiv Moscow RUSDid not play

Last 16, 2018

Athletic Bilbao ESPEL Last 32

Final 1977, 2012

Europa LeagueRound of 16 draw

QUARTER-FINALSApr 5 / 12

SEMI-FINALSApr 26 / May 3

EUROPA LEAGUE FINALMay 16, Lyon, France

1st leg: Mar 8 2nd leg: Mar 15

Sources: UEFA, Gracenote *Europa League / UEFA Cup

Last seasonBest finish*

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CSKA Moscow RUSCL Group stageWinner 2005

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Red Bull Salzburg AUTEL Group stage

Final 1994

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Olympique Lyon FRAEL Semi-final

Semi-final 2017

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Red Bull Leipzig GERDid not playDebut

Viktoria Plzen CZEDid not play

Last 16, 2013, 2014

Arsenal ENGCL Last 16Final 2000

Dynamo Kyiv UKRCL Group stageSemi-final 2009

Zenit St. Petersburg RUSEL Last 32

Winner 2008

Olympique Marseille FRADid not playFinal 1999, 2004

Lazio ITADid not playFinal 1998

Borussia Dortmund GERCL Quarter-finalFinal 1993, 2002

Sporting CP PORCL Group stageFinal 2005

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Son Heung-min (file pic)

Davide Astori (file pic)

Benjamin Mendy (file pic)

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Thumbs up for Bahrain Sports DayDT News NetworkManama

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa,

Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, gave a thump up for the organization of last month’s Bahrain Sports Day.

Shaikh Nasser commended the efforts of the organizing committee of the event, headed by BOC general secretary Abdulrahman Askar, and thanked Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, for his decision to dedicate half day at work

to exercise on February 13 to celebrate the occasion.

This was announced at the BOC new board second meeting, chaired by Shaikh Nasser, at the committee

premises in Seef area.Shaikh Nasser started the

meeting by congratulating the new board and the achievements they made over the past few months, and wished Bahrain an

‘Only Gold’ year, a slogan he initiated this year to motivate the Bahraini athletes at regional and international championships.

During the meeting, the board looked into the allocated budget

for 2018, as Shaikh Nasser directed to reduce expenses at the BOC and work on new investing opportunities to finance programmes presented by the committee.

Shaikh Nasser also urged all national sports federations to organize sports activities for women on the senior level to build on the achievements made by women in Bahrain.

Athletes, fans seek more eventsin JordanManama

Athletes and fans demanded more events to

be organised in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan by Brave Combat Federation.

The first event hosted in Jordan was appreciated as a massive success due to the popularity gained by

Brave Combat Federation in promoting the sport and to develop Jordanian athletes as global superstars. Jarrah Al Selawe, Jalal Al Daaja, Nawras Abzakh and Abdul Kareem Al Selwady picked up victories representing Jordan.

The stadium was filled with packed audience including

industrialists, celebrities, athletes and businessmen.

Brave Combat Federation also attracted teams and owners from local promotions to be at attendance to gain learning experience.

Inspired by the success of Brave a local promotion is set to host a low budget event

in the same venue in March taking inspiration from the exemplary show concluded by Brave Combat Federation.

With the massive event in Jordan, the initiative by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has emerged as the undisputed leader of Mixed Martial Arts in the region.

Brave expands sponsor relations activation

Manama

Brave Combat Federation has expanded sponsor

relations activation after Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises hosted in Amman, Jordan.

The event witnessed the Bahrain based sports media property working in close relation with major technology, hospitality, governmental and independent business service providers in Jordan and worldwide.

The sponsor relations enabled Brave to establish meaningful business relations in the host nation.

Major sponsors associated with Brave 10: The Kingdom Rises includes Umniah, Shami Eye Centre,

Landmark Hotel, Jordan Tourism Board, Greenhill, The Specialty Hospital, Bliss FM & Hala Radio, Train or Leave, Connect to Fit , Karasi and Sparta Travel.

Brave was able to showcase the business partners in the produced content with the exposure to over 84 nations through its elaborate network of broadcast partners and to the national media with definitive influence and close working relation with consulates.

The initiative of the organisation to bring together nations and give value to economic relations by nurturing business and cultural exchange was highly appreciated.

Mini Olympics beefs up national teamsDT News NetworkManama

Bahrain Football Association president Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa

Al Khalifa said the School Mini Olympics, organized by the Bahrain Olympic Committee in cooperation with the Education Ministry from March 8 to 22, is a major contributor to beefing up sports clubs and national teams in different sports.

Shaikh Ali said the event reflects the support of the committee, headed by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

He noted that the BOC initiatives play a major part in the development of Bahrain sports, and is in line with the aspirations

of Shaikh Nasser, adding that this year’s School Mini Olympics will see larger entries from students from all over Bahrain.

On his part, technical committee head Fadi Humaidan said the sports federations involved at this year’s School Mini Olympics are major partners in organizing their respective activities during the event.

National Guard team wins championship titles in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

National Guard’s team for Iron Man1 has achieved first position title among the teams

participating in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Championship’s sprint contest held in the UAE capital from February 28 to March 5.

Also, the National Guard’s team for Iron Man2 achieved the third place in the Olympic Contest among the participating teams.

Hamad Mohamed Al Mansouri achieved the second place in his category in the singles Olympic contest.

The participation comes at the directives of HH Lt-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the President of the National Guard, to participate in international championships and competitions to hoist Bahrain’s flag at international functions and represent the National Guard at the best level.

HH Shaikh Nasser during the meeting

Shaikh Ali

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Bayern thrash

Freiburg

4-0Berlin

Runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich won 4-0 at Freiburg on Sunday and veteran

strikers Claudio Pizarro and Mario Gomez scored to boost their chances of World Cup recalls.

Bayern, chasing a sixth successive title, opened up a 20-point lead over Schalke 04 with nine games to go.

Peruvian forward Pizarro became the fourth oldest player to net in the Bundesliga when he gave Cologne an early lead at home to VfB Stuttgart before Germany’s Gomez replied with a brace to lead the visitors to a 3-2 win.

Pizarro, 39, put bottom-of-the-table Cologne ahead after seven minutes and has now scored at least one Bundesliga goal in each of the last 20 years.

Cologne dominated, threatened a second but were floored when Gomez, 32, scored twice in three minutes before halftime.

Andreas Beck added a third for Stuttgart in the second half before a Milos Jojic free kick gave the Billy Goats a glimmer of hope five minutes from time but it was not enough.

Pizarro has never taken part at a World Cup as Peru have not qualified since 1982 and he last played for his country in March 2016, but coach Ricardo Gareca has not entirely ruled out the forward.

Gomez missed the last World Cup after an injury-plagued season but is hoping to convince Germany coach Joachim Loew to take him to Russia.

Cologne have 17 points, eight adrift of safety, while Stuttgart climbed to ninth with 33.

Bayern were gifted the lead at Freiburg by an Alexander Schwolow own goal in the 25th minute and Corentin Tolisso added another three minutes later.

Sandro Wagner and Thomas Mueller completed the rout in the second half. (Reuters)

Bayern Munich’s Thomas Mueller celebrates scoring a goal (Pic courtesy: fcbayern)