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'Authorized HP Service Provider'HP ORIGINALSUPPLIESVOL XXXVI NO. 24 (GGDN 024) SATURDAY, 13th APRIL 2013success...F1BOOSTF1Societymarks 40years ofsuccess...New design almost ready 35200 Fils/2 Riyalssales@zayani.com Ph: 1745 703613th Apr 2013satA dreamholiday12-1314th Apr, 2013sun“A Complete Shop”6MANAMA: A lastminutesurge in ticketsales has acceleratedthe build-up ofF1 fever in Bahrain.With just six days leftbefore the curtain rises onthe 2013 Gulf Air BahrainGrand Prix, excitementcan be felt across the kingdom,organisers BahrainInternational Circuit (BIC)said yesterday.“Ticket sales, for example,are way above last year’s,so there are positive signsthere,” BIC chief executiveShaikh Salman bin Isa AlKhalifa said.“This is a big thing forBahrain, and at the sametime it puts the kingdom onthe map of the world.” F1supremo Bernie Ecclestonehas already said that he hasno worries about the racebeing hit by protests andthat he is looking forwardto it.The BIC has promisedvisitors to the race,between Friday andSunday, an excitingarray of performances.Apart from the PorscheColeccion Gomez artexhibition, a raft of new entertainmenthas been announced for theGrand Prix.Kenya’s Black Angels, theMangoma African Band, Pop theBalloon Man, the Cherry Faces facepainters, the Camel Explorers andthe African Comedy Show have allbeen added to the line-up.F1 fever – Page 2PLAN TO QUIZ MINISTER ‘VIOLATES STATUTE’MANAMA: A plan by a group of MPs to quizTransportation Minister Kamal Ahmed over the liquidationof Bahrain Air may fall flat for violating theConstitution, sources said yesterday.According to Article 48 of Bahrain’s Constitution,each minister carries out the policies adopted by thegovernment. But the minister has no authority overBahrain Air as it was a privately-owned airline, theytold our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej.The MPs plan to quiz the minister on Tuesday overthe Bahrain Air issue and the restructuring of Gulf Air.Bahrain Air filed for voluntary liquidation after runningup debts of more than BD17 million.Thirty-four of its former employees had taken legalaction against the airline, demanding compensation forlosing their jobs.n Budding artistswork on a replicaof the VIP towerof the BahrainInternationalCircuit, Sakhir,yesterdayduring a carvingcompetition atthe Al GhousCorniche,Muharraq.Students from16 schools puttheir creativity inthe fast lane tomake artworksfrom recycledmaterials tohighlight theneed to protectthe environment.Full report – Page 2monn Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid during the cycling legof the triathlonn Triathlon winMANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad last night congratulatedSupreme Council for Youth and Sport chairman and BahrainOlympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifafor winning the first place in Olympic Triathlon at the SofitelBahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa earlier in the day.Shaikh Nasser took the first place in the 16 to 29-year-old categorywith a time of two hours 20minutes.The King also congratulatedBahrain Royal Equestrian andEndurance Federation presidentShaikh Khalid bin Hamad AlKhalifa, who came fourth, witha time of two hours 27 minutes.The Olympic Triathlonconsisted of three parts – a1.5km swim, a 40km cyclingand a 10km run .Bahrain Road Runnersorganised the event, which wassponsored by the hotel.Full report – Page 4n Driver attackedMANAMA: Protesters damageda car driven by a Bahrainiwoman on the Shaikh ZayedAvenue in Salmabad. Theprotesters had earlier takenpart in a march organisedby the Al WefaqNational IslamicSociety from A’alito Salmabad. Thethugs damagedthe car claimingthat the driverhad tried torun them over,according toour sister paperAkhbar AlKhaleej.The woman hada portrait of HisMajesty KingHamad on the car15th Apr, 2013when 16th she was Apr attacked. 2013 Despiteher panic, she tues managed to fleethe attackers, who damaged thefront and rear window panesof the vehicle. She later lodgeda complaint with the police. Avideo of the attack, apparentlyselectively edited, was uploadedon the Internet only minutesafter the incident to backthe claim that the driverhad tried to run protestersover. Meanwhile, saboteurstargeted the Al RasheedIntermediate School for Boys.They threw stones at schoolgates, damaging signposts, theEducation Ministry said.n The shattered rear window pane of thecar. More pictures – Page 15PLUS LETTERS – PAGE 6-7 l ‘REEL’ FANTASY – PAGE 11 l PET CARE – PAGE 14 l NEW BAHRAIN FOOD SECURITY PUSH – PAGE 15

Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhThirdlBlueprint almost readyfor Bahrain-QatarFriendship BridgeGulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 20133n An artist’simpressionreleased in 2008of the causewayredesignA THIRD redesign of the40km causeway linkingBahrain and Qatar is nowin its final stages – 12years after the project wasfirst proposed.Plans for the FriendshipCauseway were announcedin 2001 before being modifiedin 2008 to include traintracks.Another redesign wasmade in 2011 so the projectBy Basma Mohammedcould include a railway thatwould connect all the Gulfcountries.Believed to be the world’slongest man-made bridge, itwas originally due to open totraffic this year.But rising costs associatedwith global financial turbulencemeant it might only beready shortly before the 2022FIFA World Cup, being hostedby Qatar.Qatar-Bahrain CausewayFoundation board memberRaed Al Salah said the newdesigns for the BD1.1 billionproject are almost complete.They are being conductedby French construction companyVinci SA, which was earlierreported to have signeda $63bn contract to build thecauseway in 2008.“The designs are in semifinalstages where 70 per centof them are complete,” saidMr Al Salah, who is also theWorks Ministry roads projectsand maintenance director.“They include the plan tohave a railway connectingGCC states.“However, the decision tostart construction can only bemade by the two governments,who firstly need to approve thefinal designs.“From a design perspective,we are awaiting directives toapprove and implement theplans.”If approved, the new designswill be submitted to the foundationheadquarters, which islocated in Doha“Foundation board chairmanDr Ahmed Al Ammadi willsubmit the report to the foundationin Doha to get approvals,”added Mr Al Salah.Travel time from Qatarto Bahrain is expected to bereduced from four-anda-halfhours to around 30minutes as a result of thecauseway, which will alsoprovide a connection forfuture high-speed freight andpassenger rail lines betweenthe countries.It is expected to have fourvehicle lanes and two railwaylines and will start fromAskar until Ras Ishairij inQatar.basma@gdn.com.bh

4Gulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 2013TriathlonEmail: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhglory...n Shaikh Khalid with his bicycleBy Ahmed Al OmAriTWO Bahraini princes joined more than 200 runners in a gruellingseven-hour triathlon yesterday.Organisers said Supreme Council for Youth and Sport chairman and BahrainOlympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa took firstplace for the 16 to 29-year-old category with a time of two hours 20 minutes.Shaikh Nasser’s brother and Bahrain Royal Equestrian and EnduranceFederation president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa was only threeplaces behind in fourth place with a time of two hours 27 minutes.The Olympic Triathlon consisted of three parts – a 1.5km swim, a40km cycling and a 10km run – and was held at the Sofitel BahrainZallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa.Bahrain Road Runners (BRR) organised the event, which was sponsoredby the resort.“It is a very tough event where participants have to travel 51.5km onboth land and sea,” said BRR Captain Tawfeeq Abbas.“It was really good to see two of the king’s sons in this event.“They would have had to do a lot of training in preparation of thisevent as even experienced runners would have a tough time because itis not just running it is biking and swimming too.”B R Rchairman DrShaikh Saqerbin SalmanAl Khalifasaid he neverexpected thatthe princeswould liveup to theirsporting reputationbutwas pleasantlysurprised.“I alwayssee on the news and read about the two princesgetting first place in many competitions andI always doubted it asking myself whethersomeone that busy can actually perform,” hesaid.“But wow I saw it myself and both of themare really something.“Shaikh Nasser did very well and the amazingthing is that they only heard about the eventtwo weeks ago which means they had to traineveryday since then and it paid off.”Shaikh Saqer competed in the event aswell and at times was neck and neck with theprinces.“I consider myself to be a good swimmerand during the swimming event I was alwaystrying to pull away from Shaikh Khalid but nomatter what I did he was always just over myshoulder.“They really are both very good athletes.”n At the end of triathlon are, from left, Shaikh Khalid, Shaikh Saqer andShaikh Nasser. Above, Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid greeting each otherafter the eventn Shaikh Nasser, number 13, finishing the swimHe added that it was a testament to the timemanagement of the princes to be able to dealwith all their royal responsibilities and findtime to train for such a level of physical fitness.Although he was not taking part in theevent, Captain Tawfeeq watched the princes gothrough the course.“I saw Shaikh Nasser at one point duringthe running portion making jokes and having agood laugh with some of his colleagues,” saidCaptain Tawfeeq.“Even his brother Shaikh Khalid found timeto chat with some other runners.“It was really a treat for the other runners tosee these princes on the same level as athletes.”People came from Kuwait, Oman and SaudiArabia, among others, to join in the race.The race was open to the public, and withthe presence of the two princes, large crowdsgathered to see these celebrities in action.This triathlonwas a charityevent organisedfor diabetesawareness, aswell as to encouragepeople to livea healthy lifestyle.Most of thosewho took partin the triathlonjoined as individualsbut toincrease the numbers,teams wereallowed to enterwhere each memberwould do oneevent each.ahmed@gdn.com.bh

Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhGulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 20135Motivating youngto be engineers...By Ahmed Al OmAriONE of Bahrain’s oldestsocieties has launcheda nationwide campaignto combat a shortage ofengineers.The Bahrain Society ofEngineers (BSE), which iscelebrating its 40th anniversarythis year, is planningto visit schools to motivateyoungsters to join the profession.It also plans to work withuniversities to ensure anadequate supply of qualifiedgraduates to fill any gaps inthe market.BSE president AbdulMajeed Al Gassab saidBahrain’s infrastructure wasdeveloping at such a ratethat there were not enoughengineers to keep up withall the projects.“There is a tremendousshortage of manpowerin termsnof engineersAand specialisedtechnicians.This is not onlyin Bahrain butin the wholeregion,” he said.“It is not onlythat there is ashortage but thatBahraini engineersare attractedto other countriesthat will paymore.“We havea really bigresponsibility to ensurethat enough resources areavailable to meet Bahrain’srequirements in all aspects.l Anniversary push by societyMAJOR celebration has beenlined up to mark the 40th anniversaryof the Bahrain Societyof Engineers.More than 1,000 people are expectedto attend the event, at the Gulf Hotel’sGulf Convention Centre, includingengineers, dignitaries, government officialsand experts from across the Gulfand Europe.The celebration, on May 8, willtake place under the patronage of HisMajesty King Hamad and will includea presentation about the society’sachievements and the story of its inception.“For this we’re continuouslymonitoring universitiesto ensure students are coveringthe gap that exists in then Shaikh Khalid, sitting, second from right, with the founding members of the BSEcountry to ensure we have anadequate supply of qualifiedpersonnel to fulfil our immediaterequirements.“To combat this issue theBSE is offering scholarshipsto make sure that we supportthose who are financiallyunable to continue their education.“We visit schools and talkto individual graduates andencourage them to go into anengineering discipline.“The problem is that we findthat a lot of people believethat salaries in the engineeringfield is not good enoughcompared to the financial sector.But because of the rapidindustrialisation in the regionthere is a large shortage ofresources.“The way we put it forwardto the students is by tellingthem that jobs are almostguaranteed in the field fortheir qualification.”The BSE was formed by agroup of 17 engineers keento help develop Bahrain,including Deputy PrimeMinister Shaikh Khalid binAbdulla Al Khalifa.Its membership has sincegrown to more than 1,500and includes key figuressuch asIndustrya n dCommerceMinisterDr HassanFakhro.T h esociety ispushingBahrainand then Mr Al Gassabregion tobecomemore environmentallyconscious and isorganising two internationalconferences in the hope ofachieving its goal.Experts from around theworld are being brought into showcase the latest technologyduring an energyand water conservationconference at the BahrainInternational Exhibitionand Convention Centre inSanabis from June 17 to 19.An energy managementconference and exhibitionwill also take placeat the Gulf Hotel’s GulfConvention Centre fromDecember 9 to 11.ahmed@gdn.com.bhn Handicrafts, artwork, clothes and food made by Bahraini youngsters went on sale as part of the Made in Bahrain Week at theAl A’ali Shopping Complex’s Boulevard yesterday. The initiative by Batelco’s youth marketing team runs until next Saturday,from 5pm to 10pm. Entertainment by musicians and artists added to the event’s carnival atmosphere. The initiative aims to giveopportunities to talented youngsters to promote their skills. Above, visitors check out some of the readymade garments on sale.Right, handmade jewellery on show at the event.

6 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013Close Americantorture chambersSaddam’s torture chambers reopened undernew management, US management – EdwardKennedyIgrEw up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania,an American steel town on the outskirts ofPittsburgh.The steelworkers in our town came fromall over the world, but mostly from EasternEurope.Though I grew up among dozens ofaccents, there was never a thought that thosedifferences made anyone better or worse.we wouldn’t have dreamed of treatinga schoolmate whose parents came fromCzechoslovakia, Hungary or Poland differentlybecause of where they came from.when I visited my Polish friend in his home,I didn’t understand his parents and theydidn’t speak English, but when there was awedding in the family, we all danced the Polkatogether.If a Hungarian boy got into trouble for aminor theft, he wasn’t treated any worsebecause his parents were immigrants.we knew about people who treated othersinhumanely from the stories about hundredsof Japanese in internment camps and the wayAfrican Americans were treated in the South.The miniseries Roots was edifying,especially for northerners,revealing how slaves weretreated.Mistreating others ina way you wouldn’t treatmembers of your own familyor tribe makes you superiorin your own eyes.Only in the past decade have I heard aboutAmericans mistreating others in ways that wewouldn’t have dreamed of in my youth.These incidents have been much worsethan the way Americans treated Japanese ininternment camps.The horrendous treatment meted out byAmericans has been toward Arabs – manymore Arabs than could have been involved inplanning and supporting 9/11.If 9/11 provided the motivation for punishingArabs, the punishment has far exceeded anyreasonable reckoning for what happened thatday.Seeing photos of Arabs tortured by youngAmerican jailers in Abu ghraib, Iraq, wasenough to make you feel sick – not onlybecause of what was happening to theprisoners, but also the twisted delight theAmericans were enjoying.Seeing how they stripped bare Arabs andforced them into horrific positions, frighteningthem with dogs and torturing them withelectric currents, I couldn’t help wonderingwhat had happened to these Americans thatwould allow such treatment.There was similar torture and worse atguantanamo, which I found even morerepugnant and stomach-turning.To hear people like former DefenceSecretary Donald rumsfeld and ex-VicePresident Dick Cheney defendingwaterboarding was so loathsome that Iwanted to see them arrested and tried fortheir horrific crimes against humanity.More and more truths came out ofguantanamo and the US government had torelease many of their victims, who spent yearsin prison.The figures for guantanamo are telling: 779detainees were held since the start, but 600were released with no charges.However, they had to endure torturefrom their terrorist jailers and none ofthem received compensation for falseimprisonment.Among 166 detainees remaining, 86 havebeen approved for transfer but remainimprisoned.Those who remain imprisoned have neverbeen charged with an offence nor tried by acourt.In a Washington Post article Thomas wilner,a US lawyer who represented guantanamoinmates, wrote that President Barack Obamasaid “guantanamo has probably createdmore terrorists around the world than itever detained” and that “guantanamo hasundermined America’s moral authority”.“It is time to get serious about closingguantanamo,” he concluded.It’s also time to stop inculcating a belief inAmerican youth that torturing fellow humanbeings is acceptable behaviour.Conmen in suits whoSir,Mr Conrad M (GDN, April 9) is absolutelyright and I will join any petitionimmediately if there is a chance to bringto book all those selling false dreams.For almost 20 years I have had a pensionplan with a well-known outfit, whichis due for maturity in five years from now,but it currently stands at around 60 percent of the total cash value I have so farcontributed over the years. I am devastated,yet I never in any way opted for highriskvolatile investments. As with my UKbank mortgage endowment, I was guaranteedthat at least my final repaymentwas safe. Not so! I ended up being literally£30,000 short of my initial mortgage loan,yet I had paid in well over the value. I tookPublished letters arenot necessarily theviews of the Editor.Readers wishing tomake a complaintthrough the GDNshould provide full detailsof the complainttogether with theircontact telephonenumbers.my case to the ombudsman,claimingbroker incompetenceand indeedclaimed false representationand lazinesson their part,but was told to takea hike. It has beentrying times.Banks are nowunder fire, but Iguess the attention will all die off andwe’ll be back to high rolling, slippery stuffagain, just as soon as markets stabiliseand some start making bucks again. Beclear, these jokers make bucks either way.On the other hand, investment brokersand insurance companies are not in thespotlight and never have been, so getclean away with their skulduggery.A managed fund, should be just that,but invariably these financial smiley peoplehappily take your money with promisesof ‘work done’ to offer advice. Of course,the reality is they just take your money– full stop and let the market do its ownthing! Their commissions secure and therest is basically bull. Unless you the investornag them, no so-called expert, professionalwiz kid is monitoring your moneyon an hour by hour, day by day basis asthey so boldly claim. Years go by and all youhear from them is: ‘The market is down, keep itfor now and it will improve’. This is garbage asConrad M suggests. (His assessment is so true).Apart from the current crisis, bank endowmentinvestments in the UK came under attackabout 10 or so years back when it came to lightthat investment portfolios were sold in the 90slike it was double glazing. All promisesof this and that and dumping yourmoney in high risk tickets. Not a singlenon-bank investment company cameunder scrutiny and still don’t. Both taketheir commissions either way, but youlose everything if the funds don’t fly.Banks were forced to dish out measlyTODAY is Saturday, April 13, the103rd day of 2013. There are 262 daysleft in the year. Highlights in historyon this date:1528 – Pope Clement VII establishescommission to determine validity ofKing Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherineof Aragon in England.1589 – Britain’s Sir Francis Drake andSir John Norris launch expedition of150 ships and 18,000 men to Portugal.1598 – France’s King Henry IV, formerlya Protestant, signs Edict of Nantes,granting large measure of religiousliberty to Protestant Huguenots andending 40 years of religious strife andcivil war.1742 – G F Handel conducts first performanceof Messiah in Dublin.1772 – Warren Hastings is appointedGovernor of Bengal in India. He latersets up the first colonial administrationin Bengal.1796 – French forces under NapoleonBonaparte defeat Austrians atMillesimo in northern Italy.1848 – Sicily is declared independentof Naples.1868 – British forces under RobertNapier capture Magdala in Ethiopia.1909 – Army counter-revolution inConstantinople against rule of MohammedanUnion in what is nowTurkey.1919 – British troops fire on a politicalgathering in Amritsar, India, killing379 people.1954 – Cheddi Jagan, former primeminister of British Guiana, is sentencedto six months imprisonmentfor civil disobedience. He later becomesthe president of the independentcountry of Guyana.1961 – UN General Assembly condemnsSouth African apartheid.1975 – Fighting rages in South Vietnam’sMekong Delta as Communistspress drive to take city of Xuan Loc;civil war breaks out in Lebanon.1976 – Munitions plant explosion inFinland leaves 45 dead and 7 injured.1986 – Stampede by Hindu pilgrimskills at least 46 people and injures 39others at religious festival along theGanges River northeast of New Delhi.1989 – Independent Solidarity tradeunion in Poland files for registrationafter seven-year ban.1990 – Soviet President MikhailGorbachev gives Lithuania two daysto withdraw its declaration of independence,threatening an economicembargo if it fails to do so.1991 – The US military extends itscontrol over the relief operation innorthern Iraq, and cargo planes stepup their airlift of emergency suppliesto the Kurds.1992 – Hundreds of foreignersscramble for seats on the last flightout of Libya before sanctions seal offthe country.1993 – Twelve men accused of plottingthe 1991 coup against SovietPresident Mikhail Gorbachev go ontrial for treason.1994 – An apparent suicide bombrips though a bus jammed with soldiersand civilians, killing six peopleand wounding 28 in Hadera, Israel.1995 – Ukraine agrees to close by2000 the Chernobyl nuclear reactor,the site of an accident in 1986 thatresulted in massive radioactive pollution.1996 – Warring factions in Liberia negotiatea ceasefire with help from visitingWest African politicians as nearly1,500 terrified foreigners flee.1997 – In bone-chilling cold and withtight security protecting him, PopeJohn Paul II preaches forgiveness toCatholics, Muslims and Orthodox alikein Sarajevo.1998 – “Marching season” starts onNorthern Ireland, but with a historicalpeace agreement recently reached,Protestant marchers avoid a Catholicneighbourhood rather than provokea violent stand-off.1999 – Yugoslav troops make an incursioninto Albania, briefly takingover a village near the border whilefighting with Albanian troops.2000 - A Zimbabwe court rules thatcompensation here and there, but escapedany real enforcement. They refused to evenlisten to me.These investment brokers so often fill theiroffices with unemployed, unqualified desperatesrelying on commission of sales. There areprobably no dedicated experts as they claim,doing what they should, or you would at leastthe government and police mustbring an end to black squatters’ occupationsof white-owned farms.2001 - A high-ranking Chechen officialin the republic’s pro-Russian administrationis killed when an explosionrips through a television studiowhere he was filming a broadcast.2002 - The Permanent Court of Arbitrationin The Hague, the Netherlandshands down a ruling that definedthe 1,000km shared border betweenEthiopia and Eritrea, ending a disputethat had sparked a 1998-2000 war betweenthe two African nations.2003 - Canadian Prime Minister JeanChretien says he is prepared to sendRoyal Canadian Mounted Police to assistin restoring order to post-war Iraq.2004 - Toppled Liberian warlordpresidentCharles Taylor defendshis deadly tenure at the helm of hiswar-ravaged West African nation andchallenges the United Nations to findany foreign bank account linked tohis name in his first interview sincefleeing to Nigeria last year.IN most things success dependson knowing how longit takes to succeed – CharlesLouis de Montesquieu, Frenchphilosopher (1689-1755).

Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 7peddle false dreamsn Rioters clash with police and, right,burning tyres block a road in Diraz.Protesters are playing into the handsof divisive forcesAries March 21st - April 20thYou may start out the day with a light-hearted, playfulspirit and plenty of gusto and bravado. However, if youget involved in a power struggle, things may change.As you’re so keen to leap into action, don’t get too fullof yourself and say something you may regret later on.Generally though, plans will come together, phone callscan be made and dates set up.Taurus April 21st - May 21stTake an adventurous approach to any assignments andgive them your best shot. You can advance more easily ifyou listen to your instincts. Pay attention to those subtlehints from within that may provide the information andforesight necessary to help you achieve your brightestand most fulfilling goals. Spending money may alsobring a lot of pleasure.Gemini May 22nd - June 21stSocial influences may pique your interest, and encourageyou to get out and do something different to passthe time. However, with so much stirring up occurringamongst friends and groups you may be involved with,it could hardly be called a quiet day. You may find yourselfin the position of refereeing a “discussion” betweentwo of your best pals.Cancer June 22nd - July 23rdA successful work day is likely, and a change of directionmay mean you get more involved with others. You’re onthe march career wise, so your thoughts may be focusedon what you can do to speed up your chances of success.don’t forget the wisdom of having a plan, as it maykeep you on a steady path, even if you feel like impulsivelystriding ahead.Leo July 24th - August 23rdOnce your duties are out of the way, the focus is on kickingback and relaxing. Where there’s a will, there’s a way,and today’s social focus means you’ll enjoy mixing andmingling with friends. Settle in with your best pals anddo the things you like to do most. Being practical maynot be a part of your agenda today. If offered an adventure,you’ll likely go for it.end up with the value you put infor most cases, yet no rules protectconsumers.If a company selling physicalgoods is liable for any false advertisingclaims for inferior products,you return the product. The sameshould equally apply with intangiblegoods.M MDeluded madmanExIlEd Gent says he is confusedregarding some of the pointsKokoski is making? I’m confusedwhy Exiled Gent would bothermaking stock responses (not tomention repeating other people’sjokes) to this deluded madman.You won’t change his views byreasoning, because they are notbased on reason.If you are hoping for somedamascene conversion, I’m afraidyou are destined for disappointment.Kokoski never sticks tomatters that affect him personally;he’s all about other people’s business.He never stops to consider theharm and upset he causes and henever considers that he might bewrong.XerxesThe bigger pictureTHE latest merry-go-round of theNational dialogue is not the only officialbody suffering from leakage (GDN,April 9), but what else can anyone expect ofBahrain today?The leakage I and many others have aparticular interest in is the unreported discussionscurrently underway by those in authorityattempting to resolve the stalled privatereal estate projects in Bahrain.My informant states that Marina Westproject is someway down their list for immediateaction, and that other stalled privateprojects take higher priority.This beggars belief when recognising thatTerrorism self-defeatingThiS refers to ‘Unity isand damage to themselves. both from within and outsidestrength’ (GDN, April 9). harming and betraying one’s forces, are blatantly comingThe Premier’s advice that bereftof unity the GCC countriescannot hope to prosper, is avery important call to the entireGulf region reminding usof the age-old golden saying:‘United we flourish, dividedwe perish’. Despite the factthat nowhere in history havedivisive forces ultimatelywon, though they may initiallyseem to, it is a mystery howand why people are lured bytreacherous agencies to joinhands to engage themselvesin acts of violence and terrorto keep people and countriesdivided.it is equally not understandablewhy the so-calledsuperpowers are constantlyengaged in disturbing anddestabilising peace andtranquility of other countriesinstead of working for ensuringpeace, prosperity andprogress of their own people.Decades of their divisiveand destructive efforts toharm other countries haveonly brought more miseryown people for material benefitsis the most treacherousact. it is equal to killing one’sown mother. To harm themotherland is the most detestableact deserving the punishmentof the highest order.The quote of Sir Johnharrington: ‘Treason neverprospers, and if it does, it isbecause none can dare callit treason’, posted under thecomment column, is very apt.The land where we are bornand brought up is more preciousto us than our mother.Great patriots have giventheir everything includingtheir lives for defending andprotecting the interests oftheir motherland. And lo,there are these traitors whogo all out to harm their owncountry and countrymen byresorting to violence and killing,just for money and materialcomforts.Now that these threats andrisks of disturbing the peaceand harmony of the entireregion by vested interests,to light, Bahrain and itsneighbouring GCC countriescannot afford to sit quiet andtolerate such attempts anymore. it has now been moreor less clearly established thatthe US, besides some others,is actively engaged in fishingin the troubled waters, as isits normal pattern of destroyingmany countries, stringentmeasures to counter theseefforts must be collectivelytaken by the GCC countries immediately.if united, the GCC countriesare fully capable of facing andthwarting all the ill-designedefforts of the treacherousforces to bring back peaceand tranquility in the regionbefore it becomes too late. Letus hope that from now on theanti-Bahrain elements whohave been holding the countryto ransom will be put on thereceiving end coin by coin.Let the loyal people ofBahrain soon start livingwithout fear and hatred.Chandra Madhavan2013 will be the sixth summer that 10 unprotectedpartially-built Marina West ResidentialTowers have been subjected to the elements.Before even contemplating a source offinance to complete the five sold Marina WestResidential Towers, the amount and spread ofdry shrinkage has to be identified along withthe likely cost of rectifying this damage.A construction consultant within our groupof off-plan homebuyers considers that by 2014the damage from dry shrinkage could reachsuch an extent that it would be uneconomic toproceed with any further building work. Isn’tit time those involved in addressing all stalledprivate real estate projects in Bahrain consideredreappraising their priorities in line withthe limited time left to rescue Marina Westfrom becoming a doomed project?So much for the developers’ vastly inflatedfigures on project value listed in their 2011Investment Option brochure presented toprospective financiers. little consolation tothe 600 off-plan buyers who have alreadypaid Bd49 million to the Marina West developers,only to witness the original mortgageon the land reduced from Bd16m to Bd6m.At least this debt reduction should keeptheir finance house at bay for a little longer,but then these developers could always sellthe other parcel of land they are said to own;apparently it’s located at the junction of theSaudi Causeway and the Janabiya Highway.It’s all part of a much bigger picture!APVirgo August 24th - September 23rdGet bills and finances sorted out earlier in the day, andmake sure you’re up to date with any pressing moneymatters. You’ll feel more at peace with yourself if thiskind of thing is sorted out to your satisfaction. Overall,it’s an idea to put your cash where it’s bound to improveyour situation. A plan involving a partner may get aboost.Libra September 24th - October 23rdIt’s a very sociable and people orientated day, when othersmay be keen to spend time in your company. Thinkabout extending a few invitations. It’s certainly a goodidea to take up any that you may be offered. Passionateand romantic feelings could be the ruling theme. A romanticinterest may be willing to jump through hoopsto get your attention.Scorpio October 24th - November 22ndYou may have plenty of ideas in the works, and if theyinvolve financial planning, you may be in a position tomake some savvy decisions to get ahead in the world.An idea you have may be innovative and could helpbring an improvement in your finances. If you have asurplus of energy and can channel it in the right way,you could be victorious.Sagittarius November 23rd - December 21stYou may want to take others’ claims with a grain of salt,as there is a tendency to exaggeration and to promisingmore than can be delivered. Include yourself in this,as you may feel so fuelled by a determination to “go-do”that you may ignore the possibility of delays or setbacksalong the way. Understate your potential for an easierand more relaxed day.Capricorn December 22nd - January 20thAn energised and optimistic approach may attract thekind of people who you would enjoy spending timewith. There may be plenty of good news to share, perhapsconcerning your home or a family member. Healthwise, you seem to be doing well, although there may bea tendency to over-indulge. Positive lifestyle changesmay increase feelings of wellness.Aquarius January 21st - February 19thIt may not be easy to get to the bottom of problemsinvolving colleagues, family or friends, because no-onemay be forthcoming. However, being the kind of personyou are, you’ll want to do your best to clear the air. Yourefforts will likely be appreciated. View a misunderstandingwith a friend as an opportunity to get to know eachother better.Pisces February 20th - March 20thThere may be an opportunity out there, but you’ll needto be ready to grasp it, however small it may seem. Ifan argument erupts, particularly about money, do yourbest to diffuse it. Current influences reveal that financesmay be a touchy subject. Follow your instincts and planahead for a day that may pan out a lot better than youoriginally thought.

8Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013what’sinonBahrainDAILY SMILE!Auditions for the Romance of France bythe Manama Singers, at the BSBAcademy in Hamala, 11.30am-1.30pm.Boys aged 12 and below and girls agedseven to 14 are welcome. Call 17610943to register.Bab Market, arts and culture exhibitionsand events, Bab Al Bahrain,Manama, 11am onwards. Visit www.springofculture.org, www.moc.gov.bh or e-mail babmarket.bh@gmail.com for more information.Solo exhibition by Lebanese painterFatima El Hajj, Albareh Art Gallery,9.30am-2pm and 4pm-8pm. Visit www.albareh.com, www.springofculture.orgor 39900630 for more information.Exhibition - Imagine – Fictional architectureand the liberation of ideas, BinMatar House, Muharraq, 9am-1pmand 4pm-7pm.Al Riwaq Art Space’s exhibition Alwan338, Adliya Block 338, all day. Visit www.alriwaqartspace.com, www.springofculture.orgor 39900630 for more information.Istanbul Modern - Bahrain Exhibition,Bahrain National Museum, 7pm-10pm. Visit www.springofculture.orgor 39900630 for more information.Ramli Mallwalk, promoting healthy living,Ramli Mall, Food Court (secondfloor), Aali, 9am.Tony the Dogfather’s Second Chancefurniture sale, off Budaiya Highway,near Al Jazeera Supermarket, 9amnoon.Sale of furniture, clothes, shoes,household items, books and DVDs. Allproceeds go to the Animal Rescueand Rehabilitation Centre, Saar. Call39714080 or 39629889 for donationsand more information.FRED BASSETGARFIELDUP AND RUNNINGwEEKEND EVENtSDaNCEZumba, Ballare School ofPerforming Arts,S a a r , 9.30am-10.30am; twinkle t o e s ,10.30am-11.15am;street dance beginners(6-10 years),10.30am-11.30am;musical theatre (6-10years), 11.30am-12.30pm; tribal fusion bellydance, noon-1pm; contemporary (11+years), 12.30pm-1.30pm. Piano lessons.Call 17300021 for information.Bahrain Ballet Centre classes held atMarina Club, Beginners ballet,Tourist and Leisure AttractionsSightseeing and city tours in Bahrain, Aradous tours, 8am-8pm. E-mail Aradous.tours@gmail.com or call 17234417 or 36714004 for more information.Full and half-day sightseeing tours of Bahrain, Farhat International tours and travels,Manama, 9am-5pm. Call 36313142 or 17216411 for more information.Dolphin watch trips, boat trips, Al Dar Island beach resort, off Sitra coast, 9am-4pm. Call17704600 for more information.Sightseeing tours of Bahrain in different languages, Bahraini German InternationalServices, 8am-8pm. Call 17742282 or 36361010 for location.Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, next to Al Areen, 10am-5pm. BD16 for guests over 1.2min height and BD7 for guests under 1.2m. Family Day on Saturday. Call 17845100 for moreinformation.wahooo! water park, Bahrain City Centre, Seef, 11am-8pm. Entry BD10 for peopleover 1.2m tall and BD6 for others, BD3 for children aged under three. Call 17173000for weekly schedule.Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve, 9am-4pm. Call 17845444.al Kurar House for traditional handicrafts Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call17320955 or 17322549 for more information.Iqra’a Children’s Library, Muharraq. 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17320955 or 17322549.Beit Shaikh Isa (Shaikh Isa House), Muharraq, 8am-2pm. Call 17334945.Dar An-Naft, Bap co’s Oil Museum, call 17753257 or 17753822 to arrange timings.Sightseeing and city tours in Bahrain, aradous tours, 8am-8pm. E-mail aradous.tours@gmail.com or call 17234417 or 36788001 for more information.11.45am-12.30pm, pre-primary ballet,12.30pm-1.15pm, primary ballet, 1.15pm-2pm, grade two ballet, 2.15pm-3.15pm,grade one ballet, 3.15pm-4.15pm. Pianoclasses held at Budaiya and Marina Club.Call 17693232 for more information.Salsa lessons with free tango and ballroomdance lessons, Latin Quarters, ParsInternational Hotel, Juffair, 8.30pm.Call Latin Motions on 39865464.Classes for all ages, VictoriaDance, Hamala and Umm AlHassam - ballet, tap, modernjazz, hip-hop, breakdance,contemporary, stretch, combat,bokwa, river dance, singing,gui-tar, piano, musicaltheatre, dancefusion. Call39876215 formore information.Salsa for couples,Latin Dance Studio,Oxygen Gym, Budaiya, 4pm.Call 33889821 or e-mail latin.dance.studio@hotmail.com formore information.Dance classes, Harmony Music Gate, hiphop,jazz, contemporary, musical instrumentsclasses, karate classes and artclasses, 9am-7pm. Call 13622112 or36464360 for more information.CulturE, artS aND CraFtSBSB Academy of Performing Arts, Hamala,individual classes in piano, violin, viola, cello,guitar, bass, voice, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon,trumpet, trombone and French hornand group classes in music theory, voice,speech and drama, Afro-Arabic drummingand exploring instruments course. Groupclasses - little voices, LAMDA speech anddrama, exploring instruments, mini musicmakers, junior percussion, drum circle, vocalzone,twinkle toes and musical mayhem. VisitFacebook page http://www.facebook.com/AcademyOfPerformingArtsBSB or call17610943 or 17610973 for more information.Origami for children aged seven andabove, 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. Call38321523 for location in Hoora.Albareh Art Gallery, Adliya, 10am-8pm. Call17717707.Drawing and painting classes for differentmediums, Chinmaya Mission Society,Manama, 4.30pm-6pm. Call 39584936.Drawing and painting classes for adults andchildren, L’Atelier Art Lounge, Country Mall,Budaiya, 10am-4pm. Call 17599030.Craft Industries Development Centre, IsaAl Kabeer Avenue, opposite Police Fort,Manama, 8am-noon. Call 17254688.Group and individual art and design classesfor adults at artist Marianne Pasman’s privategallery, Saar. Call 39922642 for appointments.Scrapbooking and papercraft classes,Celebrations for Art, Budaiya, 10amnoon,woodcraft painting, 10am-noon.Call 17595791.Paint your own pottery, Studio Ceramics, offBudaiya Highway, 9.30am-6pm. Call17599026.Saudi artist Faisal Samra’s private gallery,House 64, Road 4102, Block 341, Juffair.Open to the public by appointment only.Call Mr Samra on 39645994.Oil painting, pastels, acrylic and watercolourclasses, Ella Art Gallery, Adliya, 9am-1.30pmand 3pm-7pm. Call 17292815 or 39073299.Permanent stamps exhibition, PostalDirectorate, Transportation Ministry, 8amto 2pm. Call 17523403 or e-mail stamp@bahrain.gov.bh.Umm Al Darda Centre Thrift Shop, House131, Gudaibiya, 10am-12.30pm and 5pm-8pm. Call 17716300.Saar Islamic Centre Mosque, 1.30pm to4pm, by prior appointment only. Call17727773 or fax 17729695.Bahraini-French cultural centre, AllianceFrancaise de Bahrein library and resourcecentre, Isa Town, 9am-9pm. Call 17683295.Learn Hindustani classical and light musicfrom qualified singer. Call 36401744 formore information.SportS, FItNESS aND wEll-BEINGThalassotherapy treatments, Thalassa Seaand Spa at Sofitel Bahrain, Zallaq, pressotherapyand aqua bike. Call 17636391 forreservations or more information onThalassa sea and spa packages.Tennis training, 5.30pm. E-mail tennisinbahrain@gmail.comfor location.Ashtanga yoga, Ballare School of PerformingArts, Saar, 6.30pm. Call 17300021 for information.Royal Country Club fitness classes, RiffaViews, iron conditioning (mixed), 7am;dance aerobics (women only), 8am; bodyconditioning (mixed), 10am; TRX/abs(mixed), 11am; yoga (women only),QuickQuiz1 By what name is thecommon childhooddisease varicella,characterised byitchy spots, betterknown?2 In the 1994 filmForrest Gump, whichchild star plays TomHanks’ son?3 Which horse wonthe 2013Cheltenham GoldCup?4 In conservation, forwhat does the designationfor a protectedarea SSSI stand?5 What type of animalwas Mick Inkepen’sKipper, voiced onCITV by MartinClunes?ANSWERS1 Chickenpox2 Haley Joel Osment3 Bobs Worth4 Site of SpecialScientific Interest5 Dog11.30am; zumba (women only),12.30pm; cross fit (mixed – free for members),4pm. Junior classes – kids swimming(3-5 years), 9am; kids swimming (6-9years), 9.30am; kids swimming (10+years), 10am. Personal training and privateswimming lessons are available byprior appointment. Call 17751264 to registerfor a class.Fitness classes, Step Up gym, Muharraq,men’s timings 7am-9am, noon-1am, women’stiming 9am-6pm, women’s aerobics,9.30am-10.30am and 4.30pm-5.30pm, bellydance class, 3.30pm-4.30pm (only Mondayand Wednesday). Call 17343348.The first Cross Fit gym in Bahrain, ExtremeFitness EXFIT, Barbar, 4.30pm, 5.30pm,6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Call39533130 for more information.Personalised fitness programmes, groupexercise classes, yoga, zumba, personal training,Fitness First Bahrain. Call Bahrain WorldTrade Centre on 17131499 and Oasis Centre,East Riffa (women only) on 17620005 formembership and more information.Fitness classes, Oxygen Gym, Budaiya,hour of power (mixed), 6.30am-7.30am;capoeira (women only), 9am-10am;pilates (women only), 10am-11am; Latinmix (women only), 11am-noon; caloriescrusher (women only), noon-1pm; pilates(women only), 4pm-5pm; zumba (womenonly), 5pm-6pm; O2 rave (mixed), 6pm-7pm; psycho circuit (mixed), 7pm-8pm;military fitness (mixed), 8pm-9pm. Call17616165 in advance to book.Adult fitness class, Sparta (Sports and ArtsAcademy of St Christopher’s School), Saar.E-mail SpartaDirector@st-chris.net or call17598475 for more information.Karate classes, Karate do Academy,Futureshape, Garden City, Budaiya,beginners 4.45pm, coloured belts,5.30pm, advanced belts, 6.45pm. Trainingwith resident black belt sixth Dan SenseiAmr Mouawad. Visit www.bkabahrain.com or call 17591237 or 36657059 formore information.TAKE A BREAK ...SudokuYesterday’ssolutionHow to plaY Fillthe grid so thatevery row, everycolumn andevery 3X3 boxcontains the digits1-9. there’s nomaths involved.You solve thepuzzle with reasoningand logic"The farmers are mad now!"Herbal massage, Yas Body Care, Riffa, 11am-11pm. Call 17491958 or 39776882.City Walkers Club, Bahrain City Centre,Seef, 9am-10am. Call 17177777.Antenatal classes by Ob/Gyn specialist DrKiran Bijlani, Royal Bahrain Hospital, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Call 17246800 to book an appointment.Co-active coaching for organisations, transition,parenting, stress, study and workethics, re-branding yourself, fulfilmentand networking. Psychometric profilingand university applications (interviews/selection/personal statements/essays)available in addition to study skills, presentationand networking skills and academicwriting workshops. Call 38442727or 17590137 or e-mail clare@beckettmcinroy.com.Life and motivational coach, offering psychotherapyand hypnotherapy plus psychometrictests, Sanad, 1pm-9pm. Call 36488688 formore information.Fitness classes, World Beat Fitness Centre,Janabiya, fundamental yoga and kids ballet(3-5 years - registration required), 9am,kids ballet (6-8 years - registrationrequired), 10am, zumba fitness, 11am,ashtanga yoga (booking required),4.30pm, capoeira, 6.30pm. Call 17612576to register.Ramee International Hotel, Juffair, poweryoga, aerobics, pilates, meditation and circuittraining, 11.30am-12.30pm, 7.30pm-8.30pm,power yoga, 6pm-7pm. Ladies only, goldmembership. Call Bijan on 36270302.Yoga, Ramee Suites 3, Hoora, 5am-7.30am,6.30-7.30pm. Call Raj on 33936281.Power yoga class, Ramee Baisan International,Hoora, 7.30am-8.30am, 4pm-6pm, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Call Aakshay on 38853919.Cupping, Joz Spa, Juffair, 10am-11pm,Spa, 10am-11pm. Call 17369133.LEvEL: MODERATE

Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 9Today's best guide to leisure,activities, clubs and events...Bellacura Beauty Lounge and Salon, Juffair,9am-9pm. Call 17364955 or 36614814.Asian traditional massages and beautytreatment, specialising in couple’s treatment,Sherry Spa, Beauty and MassageCentre, Al Mabrukah Building, Juffair,10am-10pm. Call 17824070.Therapeutic massage, hand and foot reflexology.Call 39015776 for location in East Riffa.Japan Karate Association, Budaiya.Beginners children, 5pm-6pm, advancedchildren 5pm-6pm. Beginner adults, 6pm-7pm, advanced adults, 6pm-7pm. Call38886930.Women’s fitness training classes, YahooHealth Club, Middle East Hotel, Manama,10am-2pm, 7pm. Al Namal building, 5am-11.30pm. Call 39079142 or 17251777.Pool and snooker coaching with EuropeanBilliard and Snooker Association mastercoach, 12.30pm-midnight. Call 39778367for location.Acupuncture, Medical Tuina (massage),Reflexology, Cupping, GuaSha, The ChineseMedical Clinic, Bahrain Wellness Resort,Janabiya, 9am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. Call17795823, 1779 5961 or 3972 8383.Squash coaching by Hussain Al Thawadi.Call 36309124.Aerobics, Ezfit Sports Complex, Budaiya,10.30am-11.30am, 4.30pm-5.30pm, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Call 17692378.Pilates private classes for women, Saar,9am to 6pm. All classes are scheduled byappointment only. Call 39611396 formore information.Pilates, La Fontaine Centre of ContemporaryArt, 9am-6.30pm. Visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net,e-mail info@lafontaineartcentre.net or call 17230123 for more information.Aqua aerobics, yoga, step, sculpt, spinning,pilates, bums and tums, belly danceclasses, Bodyline, Saar, 7.30am-9pm. Call17793932.Soccertots indoor football coaching for fiveand six-year-olds with coach Adil, Ezfit SportsComplex, Budaiya, 10am-11am. For seven tonine-year-olds, 11am-noon, for 10 to12-year-olds, noon-1pm. Call 36682135.Tai chi Corniche beach classes, Bahrain Taichi and Wushu Centre, Juffair, 8.30am, littlekung fu, 4.30pm, kung fu kids, 5.30pm,bagua, 8pm. Call 36437931.Clubs and SocietiesLibrary, British Club, Umm Al Hassam, noon-7pm (for membersonly) and bridge, 2.30pm-5pm (for members andguests). Call 17728245 for more information.The American Women’s Association (AWA) is a non-profitableorganisation with an active member base consistingof a variety of nationalities. Visit www.awabahrain.org for more information on becoming a member andbeing part of a vibrant group of women.The Association Francophone de Bahrain (AFBH) is a nonprofitableorganisation consisting of members of all nationalities,whose common interest is use and practice of theFrench language through a large number of morning andevening activities. Visit www.afbh.net or call 33403763 tobecome a member or for more information.Manama Toastmasters Club meeting, Crowne PlazaHotel, 7pm-9pm. Visit www.manamatoastmasters.blogspot.com or call Ed on 33087053 for more information.Waddlers, My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre, Seef, 9.15am-10.15am, gymsters, terrific tots, 10.30am-11.30am, mightymites, whiz kids, 11.45am-12.45pm, birthday party 1.30pm-3.30pm and 4.30pm-6.30pm. Call 17566566.Health club, Dessange, Adliya, 6am-10pm,Spa, 9am-9pm, Salon 9am-10pm. Call17713999.Training and treatment in yoga, Reiki andPranic healing, Bayoga, Juffair, 6am-10amand 4pm-8pm. Call 17725027.Iyengar yoga training with qualified experiencedIyengar yoga teacher. Call 39596026or e-mail patricia.a.moss@gmail.com.Drop-in meditation course, BahrainMeditation Centre, Adliya, 7pm-7.30pm.Call 17712545.Punch bag classes, Profile Fitness Centre,10.30am and 6pm. Call 17727766.Professional qualified and experiencedpersonal life training for children, teenagersand adults, Life-Fit Personal Training,Budaiya, 6am onwards. Call 33001261.Personality and ability assessments for workand life. Call 39407129 between 6pm-9pmfor location in Juffair.Antenatal yoga with Stott Pilates instructortrainer and yoga teacher RobertaTrzebinski, Studio RCT, Orchid’s Dream,Sanabis, 9am, bosu, 10am, pilates onequipment, 11am and noon. Call39445816.Cooking and culinary classes for all cuisines for students,housewives and housemaids, Bahrain Institute ofHospitality and Retail, Barbar, 8am to 2pm. Call17698726 or 36405506.Keyboard, guitar, tabla, drums, violin, light and Carnaticmusic, drawing and painting, clay modelling, cinematic andclassical dance, karate, yoga and chess classes, Kalabhavanmusic and arts training centre, Adliya, 9am-1pm. Call17717271 or 17717017.Brain Body Dynamics, Budaiya, 9am-5pm. Call 17592661or 39246544 for information.Jewellery making workshops, 8 Mansions, Country Mall,Budaiya, 10.30am-11.30am and 4.30pm-5.30pm. Call39040056 or 17594575.Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalssanctuary, Askar, 9am-1pm. Those interested in adoptingpets, walking dogs or volunteering, call 17591231.Rescued animals will be accepted 24 hours a day.Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsThrift Shop, 6 BusheiriGardens, near Budaiya,9am-noon and 2.30pm-Yoga for fitness,weight loss andtherapy, Tulsi Tree,Mahooz, near IbnAl NafeesHospital. E-mailtulsitree12@gmail.com orcall 39646876 formore information.Strong self-defence,body fitness trainingand personal training forall ages. 5.30pm-7.30pm. Call39595723 or 36065222.Karate, judo, kung fu, wrestling and 18 differentkinds of freestyle martial arts, taught byfifth Dan black belt instructor, Pakistan Club,Manama. Children - 7pm-8.30pm, adults -8.30pm-10pm. Special self-defence classesfor women. Call 33960492, 39262904 or36679513 for more information.Therapeutic, relaxation and rejuvenationmassages, herbal facial, panchakarmaprocedures, consultation with Ayurvedaphysicians and Ayurvedic medicines,Vaidyaratanm Ayurvedic Health Centre,Riffa, 9am-1pm and 4pm-9pm. Call17228877 or 39912777 for more information.Personal performance coaching, specialtechniques to guide you in the right directionto co-create the life you desire. Call36696666 for directions.email: gdnnews@batelco.com.bh4pm. Call 17593479.Thrift Centre, St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manama,10am-noon. Call 39440319 or 17253866.Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, American MissionHospital, Manama, 10.30am-noon and Sacred Heart Church,Manama, 7pm-8.30pm. Call 17530020, 39434200.Library, Dilmun Club, Saar, 10am-1.45pm. Call 17690926.Tony the Dogfather and CSBPA relocated animal rescuecentre in Saar. Call 39629889 or 33363352 for more informationon rescuing, sponsoring, adopting, walking, volunteeringor donations.Chess classes, group and personal training, by internationalchess master. Lessons offered in English, French,Spanish or Arabic. Call 33266677 for directions andinformation.Party Bridge Club, male/female, partners/singles. ContactGraham.Nugent@MANDEV.co.Study excellence programme for schoolchildren. Call DSDev on 38800265.Life and executivecoaching - enhanceyour personal andprofessionaleffectiveness;increase yourproductivity andlife fulfilment.Call 38889796for more information.Bamboo massage, freedemonstration. Call39015776 for more information.Shorin Ryu Kyudokan Bahrain traditionalkarate classes for adults, teenagers andchildren by internationally rankedinstructors, near Last Chance in Manama,6.30pm-8.30pm. Call 33912592 or38444692.Dragon kung fu training, the old Indianphysical academy, Manama, 7.30pm-10pm.Call 39756307 for more information.Instant stress reduction techniques toovercome work pressure from home oroffice at a rapid speed, Gudaibiya, 6pm to10pm. Call 33520620 for more information.The physiotherapy centre offers home servicesand physio centre, with latest techniquestreatment, 9am-12.30pm and 4pm-8pm. Call 17722012 for appointments.Self-hypnotism sessions for positivethinking and improving creativity andprosperity. Call 33206641 for more information.Executive speech coaching - get laughs,applause and your message across, 4pm-8pm. Book free 20 minutes coaching session.Visit 3DSpeaking.com or call 37777784 formore information.ChurCh serviCesEnglish language family Holy Communionservice, Awali Church, 10am. Call17253866, 39522547.Heavenly Worship Centre prayer meeting, StChristopher’s Cathedral, Manama, 7pm to9.30pm. Call 39458130.Seventh-day Adventist, Sabbath Serviceat St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manama,9am. Call 36473992, 36701872, 39094260or 39589739 for directions.J.Generation, English Praise and Worship service,Alun Morris Hall (St Christopher’schurch compound), 5pm-7pm. Transportavailable if required. Call 39697063 or36650638 for more information.CoursesPrivate tutoring psychology and sociology(all levels), Sanad, 1pm-9pm. Call36488688 for more information.Cognitive training for struggling learners,ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia,dysgraphia, career adults, college students,senior adults and those with traumaticbrain injury, Neural Mind Spark,Seef. Visit www.neuralmindspark.com orcall 36652314 for more information.Young learners and adults English,Arabic and Spanish language classesfor advanced and beginners levels,Lingo-Ease, Al Nasir Garden, Budaiya,3pm-6pm. Call 17590895 or 39102997.English language communication skillsclasses for adults, e-mail writing, businesswriting workshops, The ConversationCentre, Seef. Call 39067062 for timing.Courses in Arabic for reading, writingand Math, Al Ba7ith Institute, Sehlaand Juffair, Saturday to Thursday,10am-7pm. Call Sehla branch on17400227 and Juffair branch on17811227.English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian,German, Farsi, Japanese and Chineseclasses, Berlitz Language Centre, Adliya,8am-8pm. Call 17827847.English, Arabic, French, Spanish,Italian, German, Farsi, Japanese andChinese classes, 8am-8pm. BerlitzLanguage Centre, Budaiya. Call17694233.Learn Arabic in 48 hours with privatetutor. Call 34186689 or visit www.ispeakarabictoo.comfor more information.Chess classes for children aged under15, Hoora, 9am to 6pm. Call Roshan on33229963. Training during holiday andweekends.The British Council, 8.30am-6pm, Khamis.Call 17261555. Education UK 9am-2pm,examinations centre 8am-2pm. Call17261555.Certified professional practitionercourses with International Institute forPersonal and ProfessionalTransformations, including diplomasin clinical hypnotherapy, psychotherapy,counselling, NLP, CBT, EFT, Meridiantherapies, biofeedback and breathingtherapy. Accelerated learning foradults and children. Call 39667623.French tutor for all levels and TCF, TEF andDELF. Teaching French as a foreign language.Call 38329388.English courses (Grades K-12) reading,writing, Maths, SAT. Arabic courses,reading, writing, Math (K-12). ArabicConversation for Adults. SylvanLearning, locations in Sehla and Juffair,9am-6pm. Call Sehla on 17400227 andJuffair on 17811227.CrypticACROSS1 One who throws things at a wheel (6)7 No longer making quotations in dramatic style(8)8 A couple on watch? (4)10 In fact, the gathering is about due to finish (6)11 How to avoid being mated (6)14 His fairly long running career moved into politics(3)16 Send payment for the right issue (5)17 Frontier line? 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10Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013what’sinonBahrainCINECO (CITY):20 SCREENS1) Oblivion (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Tom Cruise, MorganFreeman and Andrea RiseboroughShows at: 11.45am, 12.45pm,2.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.15pm, 6.15pm,8pm, 9pm, 10.45pm and 11.45pmShows at (VIP I) 1pm, 3.45pm,6.30pm, 9.15pm and midnightShows at (VIP II) noon, 2.45pm,5.30pm, 8.15pm and 11pm2) The Last Exorcism - 2 (18)(Horror/Thriller)Starring: Ashley Bell, AndrewSensenig and Judd LormandShows at: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm3) A Haunted House (15+) (Comedy)Starring: Marlon Wayans, EssenceAtkins and Nick SwardsonShows at: 11.45am, 1.45pm,3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pmand 11.45pm4) Apartment 1303 (18) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Mischa Barton, RebeccaDe Mornay and Julianne MichelleShows at: 11.15am, 1.15pm,3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pmand 11.15pm5) Sky Force (G) (Animation/Action/Adventure)Starring: John S. Flynn, HeatherGordon and Aaron KrebsShows at (3D): 10.45am, 12.30pm,2.15pm, 4pm, 5.45pm and 7.30pm6) Love Wedding Marriage (15)(Comedy/Romantic)Starring: Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutzand James BrolinShows at: 10.30am, 12.30pm,4.45pm and 9pm7) G.I.Joe: Retaliation (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Channing Tatum, DwayneJohnson and Ray ParkShows at: 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm,5.15pm, 7.30pm, 9.45pm and midnightShows at (3D): 2pm, 4.15pm,6.30pm, 8.45pm and 11pm8) Evil Dead (18+) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Jane Levy, ShilohFernandez and Jessica LucasShows at: 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm,9.30pm and 11.30pm9) Dead Man Down (15) (Action/Crime)Starring: Colin Farrell, NoomiRapace and Dominic CooperShows at: 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm,7pm, 9.30pm and midnight10) The Croods (PG) (Animation/Comedy/Adventure)Starring: Nicolas Cage, RyanReynolds and Emma StoneShows at: 11am, 1pm, 3pm and5pmShows at (3D): noon, 2pm, 4pm,6pm, 8pm, 10pm and midnight11) The Incredible Burt Wonderstone(15) (Comedy)Starring: Steve Carell, Luke Vanekand Jim CarreyShows at: 11.45am, 1.45pm,3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pmand 11.45pm12) Olympus Has Fallen (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Gerard Butler, AaronEckhart and Morgan FreemanShows at: 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm,7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm13) Oz: The Great And Powerful (PG-13) (Adventure)Starring: James Franco, MichelleWilliams and Rachel WeiszShows at: 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm,7pm and 9.30pm14) Parker (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Jason Statham, JenniferLopez and Michael ChiklisShows at: 2.30pm, 7pm and11.30pm,DailyrecipeAn easy dinner.Serves 4Ingredients2 tbsp vegetable oil1 medium onion , thinlysliced2 garlic cloves, sliced1 green chilli, deseeded andsliced3 tbsp curry paste1 tbsp tomato purée200ml/7fl oz vegetablestock200ml/7fl oz coconut cream350gm/12 oz raw prawnscoriander sprigs and rice, toserveAT THE CINEMA15) Ala Gosety (Pg-13) (Comedy)Starring: Ahmed Helmi , GhadaAdel and Hassan HosniShows at: noon, 4.30pm and 9pm,16) Jack The Giant Slayer (15)(Action/Adventure)Starring: Nicholas Hoult, StanleyTucci and Ewan McgregorShows at: 2.15pm, 6.45pm and11.15pm17) Jurassic Park - 3D (15) (Thriller/Adventure)Starring: Sam Neill, Laura Dern andJeff GoldblumShows at (3D): 11.30am, 9.15pmand 11.45pm18) Zambezia (PG) (Animation/Comedy/Adventure)Starring: Leonard Nimoy, AbigailBreslin and Jeff GoldblumShows at (3D): noon and 1.45pm19) Identity Thief (15+) (Comedy)Starring: Jason Bateman, MelissaMccarthy and John ChoShows at 12.15pm, 2.30pm,4.45pm, 6.45pm, 9.15pm and11pm,20) A Place Beyond The Pines (15+)(Drama)Starring: Ryan Gosling, BradleyCooper and Rose ByrneShows at: 7pm and 11.45pm21) A Good Day To Die Hard (15)(Action/Adventure)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Mary Elizabeth WinsteadShows at: 9.45pm and 11.45pmSEEF (II) (EAST SIDE):10 Screens1) Oblivion (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Tom Cruise, MorganFreeman and Andrea RiseboroughShows at: 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm,7pm, 8pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm andmidnight2) Apartment 1303 (18) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Mischa Barton, RebeccaDe Mornay and Julianne MichelleShows at (3D): 3.45pm,5.45pm7.45pm, 9.45pm and11.45pm3) Sky Force (G) (Animation/Action/Adventure)Starring: John S. Flynn, HeatherGordon and Aaron KrebsShows at (3D): 11.15am, 1pm,2.45pm, 4.30pm and 6.15pm4) Love Wedding Marriage (15)(Comedy/Romantic)Starring: Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutzand James BrolinShows at: 11.30am, 1.30pm,3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pmand 11.30pm6) Dead Man Down (15) (Action/Crime)Starring: Colin Farrell, NoomiRapace and Dominic CooperShows at: 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm,7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm7) The Incredible Burt Wonderstone(15) (Comedy)Starring: Steve Carell, Luke Vanekand Jim CarreyShows at: 11.45am, 1.45pm,3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pmand 11.45pm8) Olympus Has Fallen (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Gerard Butler, AaronEckhart and Morgan FreemanShows at: 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm,5.15pm, 7.30pm, 9.45pm and midnight9) Oz: The Great And Powerful (PG-13) (Adventure)Starring: James Franco, MichelleMethod1. Heat the oil in a large fryingpan. Fry the onion, garlicand half the chilli for 5 minsor until softened. Add thecurry paste and cook for 1min more. Add the tomatopurée, stock and coconutcream.2. Simmer on medium heatfor 10 mins, then add theprawns. Cook for 3 mins oruntil they turn opaque.Scatter on the remaininggreen chillies and coriandersprigs, then serve withrice.nAshley Bell, Andrew Sensenig and Judd Lormand star in the horrorthriller The Last Exorcism … now showingWilliams and Rachel WeiszShows at 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm,6.45pm, 9.15pm and 11.45pm10) Parker (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Jason Statham, JenniferLopez and Michael ChiklisShows at: noon, 2.15pm, 4.30pm,6.45pm, 9pm and 11.15pm11) Ala Gosety (Pg-13) (Comedy)Starring: Ahmed Helmi, Ghada Adeland Hassan HosniShows at: 12.15pm, 4.45pm and9.15pm12) Jack The Giant Slayer (15)(Action/Adventure)Starring: Nicholas Hoult, StanleyTucci and Ewan McgregorShows at: 2.30pm, 7pm and11.30pm,13) Zambezia (PG) (Animation/Comedy/Adventure)Starring: Leonard Nimoy, AbigailBreslin and Jeff GoldblumShows at (3D): 10.30am, 12.15pmand 2pmSEEF (I) (WEST SIDE):6 Screens1) The Last Exorcism - 2 (18)(Horror/Thriller)Starring: Ashley Bell, AndrewSensenig and Judd LormandShows at: noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm,8pm, 10pm and midnight2) A Haunted House (15+) (Comedy)Starring: Marlon Wayans, EssenceAtkins and Nick SwardsonShows at: 11.15am, 1.15pm,3.15pm, 5.15pm, 7.15pm, 9.15pmand 11.15pm3) G.I.Joe: Retaliation (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Channing Tatum, DwayneJohnson and Ray ParkShows at: 12.15pm, 2.30pm,4.45pm, 7pm, 9.15pm and 11.30pm4) Evil Dead (18+) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Jane Levy, ShilohFernandez and Jessica LucasShows at: 11.30am, 1.30pm,3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pmand 11.30pm5) The Croods (PG) (Animation/Comedy/Adventure)Starring: Nicolas Cage, RyanReynolds and Emma StoneShows at: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm6) Baadshah (Telugu)Quick prawn, coconut & tomato curryStarring: Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwaland NavdeepShows at: 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pmand 11pmSAAR CINEPLEX4 Screens1) Oblivion (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Tom Cruise, MorganFreeman and Andrea RiseboroughShows at: 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pmand 9pm2) The Last Exorcism - 2 (18) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Ashley Bell, AndrewSensenig and Judd LormandShows at: 1pm, 2.45pm, 4.30pm,6.15pm, 8pm and 9.45pm3) Evil Dead (18+) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Jane Levy, ShilohFernandez and Jessica LucasShows at: 5.30pm, 7.30pm and9.30pm4) Dead Man Down (15) (Action/Crime)Starring: Colin Farrell, NoomiRapace and Dominic CooperShows at: 3pm and7.15pm6) The Croods (PG)(Animation/C o m e d y /Adventure)Starring: NicolasCage, Ryan Reynoldsand Emma StoneShows at 11.30am,1.30pm and 3.30pm7) The Incredible BurtWonderstone (15) (Comedy)Starring: Steve Carell, Luke Vanekand Jim CarreyShows at: 1pm, 5.15pm, 9.30pmAL JAZEERA CINEPLEX2 Screens1) Oblivion (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Tom Cruise, MorganFreeman and Andrea RiseboroughShows at: 4.30pm, 7pm and 9.30pm2) The Last Exorcism - 2 (18) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Ashley Bell, AndrewSensenig and Judd LormandShows at: 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and10pmAWAL CINEMA1) Commando (Hindi/Action)hotlinesFor enquiriesaboutBahrain CinemaCompany’s theatres17864666Dana Complex:17558558Starring: Vidyut Jamwal, PoojaChopra, Jaideep AhlawatShows at: noon and 6pm2) Nautanki Saala (Hindi/Comedy/Romantic)Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana,Kunaal Roy Kapur and AbhishekBachchanShows at: 3pm and 9pm,AL HAMRA CINEMA1) Amen (Malayalam)Starring: Fahadh Fazil, Swathi andIndrajithShows at noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm• For Bahrain Cinema online bookingtickets: cinema.o.com.bhDANA CINEPLEX12 Screens• All Shows after midnight onlyThursday, Friday and holidays1 Evil Dead ( Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller)Starring: Jane Levy, ShilohFernandez and Jessica LucasShows at 10.45am, 12.45pm,2.45pm, 4.45pm, 6.45pm, 8.45pm,10.45pm and 12.45am2 Hassal Kheir ( Arabic / Comedy /Drama )Starring: Omneya, Saad El Soghayar,Aytenamer and Kareem Abd El AzizShows at noon, 2.15pm, 4.30pm,6.45pm, 9pm and 11.15pm3 Mohemma Fi – Film Adim( Arabic/ Comedy )Starring: Fifiabdo and EduardShows at 1.15pm, 6pm, 10.45pmand 12.45am3 The Butterfly’s Dream (Habibti) –( Turkish / Drama )Starring: Yasmineelmasri,Hiamabbass and Jimmy AkingbolaShows at 10.30am, 3.15pm and8pm4 The Croods - 2D ( Animation /Adventure / Comedy )Starring: Nicolas Cage, RyanReynolds and Emma StoneShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm5 The Croods - 3D ( Animation /Adventure / Comedy )Starring: Nicolas Cage, RyanReynolds and Emma StoneTimings: 10.30am, 12.30pm,2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm; 8.30pmand 10.30pm6 Top Cat – 3D ( Family / Animation/ Comedy )Starring: Jason Harris, Chris Edgerlyand Bill LobleyShows at 10.30am, 2.30pmand 6.30pm6 Love & Honor (Drama/Romance/War)Starring: Liam Hemsworth,Teresa Palmer and AimeeTeegardenTimings:8.30pm, 10.30pmand 12.30am7 Ice Age 4: ContinentalDrift – 2 D ( Family / Comedy /Action )Starring: Ray Romano, JohnLeguizamo and Denis LearyShows at 10.30am, 12.30pm,2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm7 The Hobbit (Adventure/Fantasy)Starring: Martin Freeman, IanMckellen, Andy Serkis and ElijahWoodShows at 8.30pm and 11.45pm8 A Good Day To Die Hard (Action/Crime/ Thriller)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Sebastian KochTimings:11am, 3pm, 7pm, 11pmand 1am8 Vehicle 19 (Thriller)Starring: Paul Walker, Naima Mcleanand Gys De VilliersTimings: 1pm, 5pm and 9pm9 Zambezia – 3D (Animation/Adventure/Comedy)Starring: Leonard Nimoy, JeremySuarez and Abigail BreslinShows at 10.45am, 12.45pm,2.45pm, 4.45pm, 6.45pm, 8.45pmand 10.45pm10 Identity Thief (Crime/Comedy)Starring: Jason Bateman, MelissaMccarthy and John ChoTimings: 10.30am, 2.45pm, 7pmand 11.15pm10 Hunt To Kill (Action / Thriller)Starring: Eric Roberts, Steve Austinand Gary Daniels Shows at12.45pm, 5pm, 9.15pm and 1.15am11 Olympus Has Fallen (Action/Thriller)Starring: Gerard Butler, AaronEckhart and Morgan FreemanShows at 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm,5.15pm, 7.30pm, 9.45pm and midnight12 From Up On A Poppy Hills (Animation / Drama/Family)Starring: Sarah Bolger, Chris Noth andAnton Yelchin, Shows at 10.30am,2.30pm, 6.30pm and 10.30pm12 Hotel Transylvania (Animation/Comedy/ Family)Starring: Adam Sandler, KevinJames, Andy Samberg and SelenaGomez Shows at 12.30pm, 4.30pm,8.30pm and 12.30amWeather reportTODAY: Rather hot during day timewith variable amounts of cloudbecoming partly cloudy laterWarning: NilWind: Mainly southeasterly 8 to 13ktreaching 15 to 20kt at times laterWarning: NilSea State: 1 to 2ft inshore, 3 to 5ft offshoreSunrise: 5.16am Sunset: 6pmMoonrise: 7.06am Moonset: 8.48pmTemperature: Max 37˚C Min 24˚CHumidity: Max 75% Min 30%Mina Salman tides: High at 7.12amand low at 1.24pmActual values recorded yesterday:Temperature: Max 35˚C Min 23˚CHumidity: Max 79% Min 15%Gulf temperatures: Kuwait 32˚CRiyadh 34˚C Doha 32˚C Abu Dhabi34˚C Muscat 31˚C*Met. 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Tel:17291039. Awal Pharmacy: 30, ShaikhAli bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901.Tel: 17772023. Al Muwasaa Pharmacy:38, Shaikh Mohammed bin SalmanAvenue, Muharraq 205. Tel: 17335666.Al Maraya Pharmacy: 379 AmmanAvenue, Tubli 705. Tel: 17784029. AlRahma Pharmacy: 12 Souk Abu DharAlghafari, Isa Town 814. Tel: 17687117.National Pharmacy: Blg. 2058, Road4563, Sanad 745. Tel: 17620208. NasserPharmacy: 63-B, Qadisiya Avenue,Manama 332. Tel: 17740900. HamadTown Pharmacy: 225 Souk Waqf,Hamad Town 1203. Tel: 17410114.Majeed Jaffar Pharmacy: Building 233,Avenue 57, Muharraq 203. Tel: 17331168 .Al Hilal Pharmacy: Shop No. 649B,Road 1511, Muharraq. Tel: 17341700.Vet Services 24-hours 39481208.Prayer timesNoon (Dhohr) 11.38am, Afternoon (Asr)3.09pm, Sunset (Maghrib)6.01pm, Nightfall (Ishaa) 7.31pm andDawn (Fajr) 3.56am tomorrow.Today is the 3 day of Jumada II, 1434, in theIslamic calendar.*Provided by the Islamic Affairs Ministry.

Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhGulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 2013 11‘Reel’ fantasyBy LaaLa Kashef aLghataA VIRTUAL post-apocalypticworld will be the backdrop of a fantasymovie to be filmed in Bahrain.Bahraini animator Mohamed Alsagerplans to use computer-generatedimagery (CGI) in the short film, whichwill be submitted to the UAE-basedArab Film Studio.The 32-year-old has been selected asone of 13 finalists, who underwent anintensive three-month training in filmproduction as part of the second annualcompetition.He will start shooting his 10-minutefilm soon, but Mr Alsager wants theplot to remain a mystery until productionis over.“Shooting will take about three daysto create the 10-minute film,” he said.“A lot of the finalists are stayingin Abu Dhabi to film, but I wanted toreturn to Bahrain.“My script has a Bahraini sensibilityand scenario, so I preferredto film it here.“I want to start filmingas soon as possibleso that I can haveplenty of time for postproduction.“I would love to startfilming as soon as nextmonth because we aresearching for cast andcrew.”He hopes to makewaves by using CGItechnology, which hesays is not being appliedenough in the region.“It’s a fantasy filmset in Bahrain in a postapocalypticworld,” hesaid.“I’ll be using a lot ofCGI in the film. I haveexpertise in the area. Wedo not use a lot of CGIin films in the Middle East, so I wantedto include that element of film.”n Mr Alsager ... film based on Bahrainn Dr Kumarwith newand outgoingcommitteemembersAs part of the training programme,all the finalists – who are Gulf nationalsor UAE residents – completed atwo-week filmmaking boot camp in AbuDhabi. They were also trained in scriptwriting, casting, hiring crew and editing.“They teach you about the productionprocess, from pre- to post-production,”explained Mr Alsager.“There are experts from all over tohelp us. They showed us how to producea short film.“They started at the very beginning,showing us how to write a script. It wasone of the most useful aspects of theworkshop. Then, for the production, webegan location scouting, casting and hiringthe crew.“Finally, we were taught post-production– how to edit our work and everythingthat entails.“It’s very intricate work and therewas a lot I had no idea about before theworkshop.”The deadline for film submissions isJune 9, and the winner of the Arab FilmStudio will be announced during thesummer and will receive BD5,000 todevelop a feature screenplay for ImageNation – a subsidiary of Abu DhabiMedia – which aims to develop theEmirate for films and entertainment,grow the local film industry throughtraining and internship programmes andco-produce international films.laala@gdn.com.bhn Residents inhomes protestEAST Riffa residents yesterdaystaged a demo calling for morehousing projects in their area.They are also seeking a fairerdistribution of units to residents.Southern Municipal councillorMohammed Moosa said somefamilies have been waiting forhousing for more than 23 years.n Statistics forumBAHRAIN will today chair ameeting of the GCC StatisticsAuthority. The CentralInformatics Organisationchief will chair the meeting onbehalf of the kingdom. Amongthe topics on the agenda willbe a move to standardiseindustrial activities.n Council agendaSOCIAL Development MinisterDr Fatima Al Balooshi yesterdayreceived Labour Minister JameelHumaidan and GCC Labour andSocial Affairs Ministers Councildirector-general Aqeel AhmedAl Jassim to discuss the agendaof a council session to be held inBahrain in October.n Investment expoGPIC took part in ‘Invest InBahrain’ exhibition hostedby the Kuwait Chamber ofCommerce and Industry.It highlighted investmentopportunities in Bahrainand the facilities for foreigninvestors. Fifteen Bahrainicompanies and institutionstook part in the expo whichwas organised in co-operationwith the Bahrain Chamber ofCommerce and Industry.n An inductionceremony was heldyesterday for thenewly-elected executivecommittee of theBahrain KeraleeyaSamajam at itspremises in Manama.Chief guest was IndianAmbassador Dr MohanKumar. Renownedplayback singer VidhuPrathap led musiciansin providing theentertainment.n Mr Prathapentertains theaudiencen Dr Kumar lights the traditional lamp

12Gulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 2013DreamThree friends from Bahrain embarkedon an adventure across Bangladesh insearch of an alternative holiday experience.Here is what they discovered...By Alfred ButlerTHIS is the story about three friends fromBahrain who went on holiday to Bangladesh.There is Alfred the retired Englishman, Yousef theBahraini and Shohel the Bangladeshi.Shohel had told hisfriends so much abouthis country that allthree decided to embarkon a tour of his homeland.It turned out thebest time to go wasJanuary and February,as there is almost norain and a clear blueskies. November andDecember can bevery misty until theafternoon and the firsthalf of March can befine, but after this theweather starts to get hotand humid.In short it was amarvellous holiday andunbelievably cheap,if you avoid the fourandfive-star hotels inDhaka.We took advantageof the country’s railnetwork to get around,but with the e-ticketbooking system only workingat the main stations, this doesrequire some patience.There are no return tickets asthe trains run mostly full, so it isbest to join queues at the ticketcounters to buy an onward ticketas soon as you arrive at yourdestination.This means guessing howlong you will want to stay there,but the one to two-hour wait inline is worth it to guarantee youronward seat.However, some hotels will buytrain tickets for you if you paythem or a hotel worker enough– and the good news is that thetrains mostly depart on time.On arrival in Dhaka it was ashock to see the very heavy trafficand it took nearly two hoursto reach the three-star PacificHotel in Motijheel, in centralDhaka, which is a business districtthat is quiet at night and welllocated for sightseeing.It is also only about 1km fromthe main Kamalpur railway stationand we got a superior VIPtriple room with good A/C foronly BD18.5 per night, includingbreakfast.Over the next few days Shohelleft us to spend time with hisfamily, so Yousef and I hired acar and visited the New Market– where all kinds of things areavailable at low prices – andthe huge, eight-floor mallBashundhara with more than 100small restaurants on the top floor.We also explored the upmarketareas of Banani and Gulshan, thelakes, visited Ramna Park and theBangabandhu National Stadium.Upon Shohel’s return we visitedSadar Ghat and walked alongpontoons where long-distancelaunches operate from.Also worth visiting wasthe Liberation War Museum,although we found the DhakaZoo to have had no proper maintenancefor years and half theAROUND THE WORLDW I T H T H E G D NAROUND THE WORLDW I T H T H E G D Nanimals seemed to be missing.When time came to say farewellto Dhaka we boarded theSunday express train for a sevenand-a-halfhour journey to Sylhet,which cost BD1.5 each in regularclass with no air conditioning.Sylhet is in the northeast cornerof Bangladesh and we passedthrough some very beautifulcountry.We had booked into the MetroInternational Hotel, the best inthe central area of the city, andtheir staff met us at the station.During our stay we visitedHazrat Shahjalal’s Mazaar (aMuslim Shrine) with a pool filledwith sacred, holy fish (they areactually freshwater catfish).We hired a car to visitSrimangal, Maulvibazar andPurba Jaflong on the Indianborder, which looked just likeSouthern England with its narrowcountry lanes.During our travels we alsoencountered many freshwater fishfarms, as well as the clean twostarHotel Supreme, which hadtriple rooms (three single beds)available for just BD3 per person.After six nights in Sylhet itwas time to move on and wetook the train south again toBrahmanbaria, where we stayedin the best hotel – the HotelAshiq Plaza, although it had nokitchen – and got a triple roomfor BD12.5 a night.In the morning we ate anexcellent breakfast of fried eggs,omelette and freshly cooked parathain a café opposite the hotel,while Rathuni restaurant in thecentre of town did a great lunch.One of the first things we didwas get train tickets for Comillaand Chittagong the next day –meaning we did not have to waitfor tickets in Comilla, possiblygetting stranded there for severaldays.We spent three nightsin Brahmanbaria and vis-

Gulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 2013 13holiday...Traveller’s guidebookl When travelling between cities avoid thehighways where possible and use trainsl Visit the website www.railway.gov.bd for acomplete train timetable in English (there islittle in English at the stations and few clerksunderstand English)l Travel at a leisurely pace and don’t forget topurchase onward train tickets in advancel Do not stay in Dhaka for more than five daysl Avoid travelling at night (for safety on theroads and scenery on the train)l Always look where you are walking or driving!There are many unmarked excavations onfootpaths and main roadsl Obtain maps of Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagongand Cox’s Bazar from Mappa Limited (112Green Street, Farmgate, Dhaka) on arrival, aswell as the Bangladesh Tourist Map producedby the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporationn Shohel, left, with hisfather and Yousef, right.Left, Alfred on the roofof the Lord’s Inn Hotel,Chittagong. Below,Shohel on the road fromSylhet to Srimangaln Looking across the border to India near Jaflongited Shohel’s family house inMuligram village, near Kasba,where he bought us a typicalsnack called Shingara – potatoesand vegetables wrapped in pastryand then deep fried.We later ate a lunch of chickenand fish in the family home,which was the largest in thevillage with two floors and 10rooms on each floor.We then spent a night inComilla (we would have stayedlonger, but already had onwardtickets in an air conditionedtrain carriage) and were met inChittagong by staff at the Lord’sInn Hotel, where we were staying.The only hotel in the centralarea with a bar is the PeninsulaChittagong, but the Lord’s Inn isthe best for location.In the morningwe booked ticketsback to Dhakaon the daily 7am,non-stop “Subarna”express.However, theonly tickets availablewere in 10 daystime – luckily inan air conditionedcabin – and costBD3.4 each for thefive-and-a-halfhourjourney.We booked aluxury bus to takeus to Cox’s Bazarfor BD2.750 each,a journey that took six hours.It would have been quicker totravel at night, but night travelcan be dangerous and we wouldmiss the beautiful countryside.We also drove down to theport area where hundreds of shipswere anchored and visited theChittagong Boat Club.A hartal (strike) was called,which usually means main roadsare blocked, so we had to cutshort our stay in Cox’s Bazar –where we had booked into thethree-star Sea Crown Hotel, theonly hotel right on the beach (italso has a drinks licence).Shohel went on a 14-hourday trip south to Teknaf andthen by boat to St Martin’sIsland, but Yousef and I chose tostay behind, particularly as wewere returning the next day toChittagong.While Shohel was gone wevisited the new five-star OceanParadise hotel and enjoyed anexcellent lunch of the local seafish Koral.I’d recommend planningseven to 10 days at Cox’s Bazar,Teknaf and St Martin’s Island –where you can visit the BurmeseMarket, the rubber garden, theBuddhist Temple, the waterfalln Traditional fishing boatsat Himchari, the safari park andtake a day trip to Maheskhali tosee the colonies of red sea crabson Sonadia Island.Back in Chittagong we hireda car to visit the Zia MemorialMuseum and Foy’s Lake, whichhas two theme parks, a 50-roomresort hotel and a number of bungalowswith their own landingstages, all with A/C and colourTV.The next day we got the nonstoptrain to Dhaka (it actuallystops twice on the Dhaka outskirts)and got out at the airport,which is near the Banani/Gulshanupmarket area.However, the hotels are twicethe price as central Dhaka and,except for the five-star hotels, areof a poorer standard.Shohel left us again for a shortvisit to his village and Yousef andI stayed at the Hotel de Castle(BD 28++) – which was veryexpensive for an out-of-the-wayhotel down dirty side roads with amanager who was most abrupt andunfriendly, and who even asked usto pay our bill in advance!After two nights we relocatedto a much cheaper and morecentral hotel, just off the mainGulshan Avenue, called TheChalet. We did have to pay eachday, but at least itwasn’t in advance,and it cost BD22.5for a large triple.I recommend theTopkapi restaurant ifyou find yourself inthis area, it does thebest buffet in town.After so muchtravelling we decidedto cut short our tripand, fortunately,were able to get seatson a Gulf Air flightback to Bahrain– even though theairline was aboutto cease services toDhaka due to costcutting programme (although itseemed to us that all the flightswere full).If you are planning a trip toBangladesh be prepared to see thegood life and the not so good, withpeople living in poverty againsta backdrop of modern hospitals,malls, hotels and restaurants.But if you are looking or analternative destination that is bothaffordable and fascinating, thenBangladesh could be the placefor you.

14Gulf Daily NewsSaturday, 13th April 2013Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhTake great care while trimming cat’s clawsQuestion: My cat oftencatches her nails on thecarpets and furniture,should I trim her nailsmyself?Answer: We advise you totake your cat to the vets orgroomer to have her clawsclipped on a regular basisas overgrowth can causethe claw to be caught andtorn off right down to thecuticle, which will be painfulfor her.If this happens the nailwill need care so takeher to the vet, even if thebleeding has stopped.Vets and groomers areVet Hansel answers your questions about pet care in this weekly advice column,created in partnership with the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals (BSPCA). We will also be highlighting each week some of the animals in theBSPCA sanctuary, in the hope of finding each of them a loving home.experienced with trimmingclaws so if you do decideto clip her claws yourself,ask them to explain how toclip and give youa demonstration.Here are somegeneral guidelinesthat you will needto follow.Every cat is different andthere is no set time forwhen their claws shouldPET CAREwith Hanselbe trimmed.Approach the taskcalmly and understand thatyou may not trim all of herclaws in one sitting.Do not try totrim your cat’sclaws when sheis agitated.Ideally, a cat should beintroduced to clipping asa kitten so they becomefamiliar with the procedure.If you have never clippedher claws before you mayneed to wrap her in a towelto hold her still but if shebecomes very restless donot continue and arrangefor your vet or groomer toclip the claws.A cat’s nail is composedof a hard outer surfacewith a pink interior.The pink part of the cat’s2013 Gulf Air BAhrAin GrAnd PrixWINTICKETS!nail, the quick, is wherethe nerves and bloodvessels are and is usuallyeasily seen.Do not cut this sensitivearea. Only ever snip thewhite part of the claw.It is better to be cautiousand snip carefullyrather than risk cuttingthe quick which will causepain and bleeding.If you do accidentallycut the quick, apply pressureand use styptic powderto stop the bleeding.Good clippers can befound in any reputable vetsupply shop.Please do not de-clawyour cat. This causesexcruciating pain andpossible irreversible nervedamage, as the entirebone of the last digit ofeach toe is amputated (10separate amputations).This procedure is outlawedin many countriesand we strongly discouragethe practise inBahrain.If your cat’s nails aretrimmed when necessaryand you provide ascratching post, there isno need for de-clawing.For further guidance,please go to http://pets.webmd.com/cats/guide/cat-nail-clipping-care.l Dr Hansel Geo is a veterinaryconsultant andsurgeon for the BSPCA.Please send questions tobspca@batelco.com.bh.6 days to go until the BIG race,7 lucky winners win 2 tickets eachIt’s not just a motor race, it’s three days of family entertainment! Join the action, join theglamour, join the fans, join the fun – when you enter our quiz!We are giving away “14 Victory Grandstand Tickets valid for 3 days” to the lucky winners ofour easy quiz, over the next 7 days. You must answer all 7 questions to be eligible for ourprize draw.We will only accept answers entered on our official coupon –photocopies are not eligible.To PurchaseTickets Call1745 0000bahraingp.comQuestion Three Coupon 3Which team does Lewis Hamilton now race for?Name: ..................................................................................................................................................................Address: ..............................................................................................................................................................Tel: ......................................... Mobile: ............................................. CPR #:...................................................You may hand deliver all 7 coupons in an envelope marked GDN/BIC F1 Quiz toThe Gulf Daily News Classified Shop on Exhibition Road before 12 noon on Thursday, 18th April 2013Winners will be intimated by telephoneEmployees and relatives of Gulf Daily News, Al Hilal Group and Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Group are not permitted to enter the quizn Olly is deserving of a loving family. Right, Zoe ... lovesbeing around peopleBSPCA’s Dog of theWeek iS ollyBreed: MixColour: Brown and whiteSex: MaleAge: Around six monthsNeutered: YesOlly is a very handsomeand friendly dog. He is acurious boy who listenswell and is very responsive,which we think would makehim very easy to train. Ollywould make a steady, loyaland dependable pet andhe often shows a playfuland affectionate side to hisnature. He would also bea fun companion to havearound. Olly is deservingof a loving family andhe would get on well withchildren and has been neutered,fully vaccinated andfrontlined.BSPCA’s CAt of theWeek iS ZoeBreed: Domestic long hairColour: WhiteSex: FemaleAge: Around three yearsNeutered: YesZoe is a beautiful girl andhas a very sunny nature.She doesn’t actively seekout affection or attention,but she loves being aroundpeople and is very sociablewith the other cats. Zoesometimes gets a little bitquiet and we think she isdesperately missing beingaround a family. She feelsBAHRAIN will mark WorldHealth Day with a mini-marathon,health tips and free checkupsat the Khalifa bin SalmanPark, Hidd, today.Besides the 1km marathon, theevent will be held from 5pm to10pm.The event, under the patronageof Goys president Hisham AlJowder, will also include an artexhibition, sport shows, competitionsand music by a DJ. Therewill also be a chance for participantsto win prizes, organisersGoys youth bodies and centresdirectorate said.lonely and needs someoneto take her home and giveher the love that she needs.Zoe is a low maintenancecat and would only ask forsome occasional love fromthe family that takes herhome. Zoe has been neuteredand fully vaccinated.– By BSPCA PetReporter Louise Edwardsl If you are interested inadopting Olly, Zoe or anyof our other cats, kittens,dogs and puppies, pleasevisit the Animal WelfareCentre in Askar or logonto the website www.bspca.org for directions.We have been informedthat people are still takinganimals to the oldshelter in Shakoora whichis no longer used by theBSPCA. The new BSPCAAnimal Welfare Centre islocated in Askar. From theAlba roundabout, take theroad sign posted Askarand Durrat Al Bahrain andat the third signal takea right on to the TruckRoad and after approximately800 metres you willsee the AWC on the rightside, just before the flyover.The shelter is openseven days a week from9am to 5pm on Sundaysto Thursdays and 9amto 1pm on Fridays andSaturdays and we acceptanimals 24-hours-a-day,seven days a week.Celebrating good health...The Capital Governorate,meanwhile, sponsored a walknear the Al Riwaq Art Galleryin Adliya yesterday to mark theday. Health Minister Sadiq AlShehabi and Governor ShaikhHisham bin Abdulrahman AlKhalifa took part in the walkthat aimed to promote a healthylifestyle.Staff at Coca-Cola BottlingCompany of Bahrain marked theday at its plant in A’ali withfree checks for more than 200employees. It was organised incollaboration with the AmericanMission Hospital.

PUTTING YOU IN THE PICTUREGulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 15Bahrain steps up effortsto promote food securityn Vegetables grown at the hydroponic farmBAHRAIN is stepping up efforts to developsustained agriculture, banking on hydroculture.Municipalities and Urban Planning AffairsMinister Dr Jumaa Al Ka’abi visited a pilothydroponic farm.He pledged support for the use of this hitechfarming method to promote food security,stressing the importance of partnership with theprivate sector.He highlighted benefits of hydroponic farming,particularly high productivity and efficientwater use.The ministry has allocated land in HooratA’ali for investors to produce vegetables, usinghydroponic technology, which is considered themost advanced farming method.“Hydroponically grown plants require muchless land surface, compared to the conventionalagriculture, and help conserve resources,” he said.Launched in 2010, the scheme aims at promotingagricultural investment, protecting arableland, achieving food security and conservingresources.He outlined the ministry’s efforts to promotehydroculture, support small farmers, set up farmingincubators and provide technical assistance.n Winners of the Al Hawaj and Sons Mother’s Day promotion have received their prizes at the company’s headquarters in Salmaniya. Salah Salman Abu Idress and Mohammed JassimMohammed each received a 2.7-litre Lolita Lempicka perfume bottle from company chairman and managing director Jawad Al Hawaj and general manager Abdulwahab Al Hawaj. Presentat the ceremony were operations manager Shyam Narayanan and retail manager Hazem El Razek. Above, Mr Abdulwahab Al Hawaj, second from left, presents the award to Mr Abu Idress.Right, Mr Jawad Al Hawaj, third from left, hands over the perfume bottle to Mr Mohammed.n Hundreds are expected to attend the Bahrain Gurudeva Social Society (GSS)’s Vishu celebrationson Friday at the Indian School’s Jashanmal Auditorium, Isa Town, starting at 4.30pm. Vishu marksthe astrological new year of the Indian state of Kerala. Tickets for the event were launched yesterday.Kerala’s Revenue Minister Adoor Prakash will be the chief guest. Entertainment will include songand dance numbers, comedy skits as well as a large selection of food. For more information, call36446060 or 39263230. Above, at the ticket launch are, from left, GSS chairman Chandra Bosse,former chairman Prabath Kusamom and general secretary Prasanna Kumar.n Protesters damaged a car driven by a Bahraini woman on the Shaikh Zayed Road inSalmabad yesterday. The protesters had earlier taken part in a march organised by the AlWefaq National Islamic Society from A’ali to Salmabad. Some protesters were seen wearingthe outlawed Guy Fawkes mask. Above, protesters take part in the rally. Inset, one of theprotesters in the Guy Fawkes mask.

16 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013Qatar in key talks tobuy Milan projectDOHA: Qatar is in talks to buy some or all ofMilan’s newly-built Porta Nuova business districtas Italy’s economic crisis squeezes its US developer,sources said.Texas-based Hines declined to comment on anymove to cut its stake in the 34-acre project, plannedduring the last boom.Three sources spoke of discussions on sellingQatar at least part of a development that has sofar cost some 1.8 billion euros ($2.4bn) and hastransformed the skyline of Italy’s commercialcapital with a series of towers 1.5km north of thehistoric centre.A fourth property sector source said other investorshad looked at Porta Nuova but that no formalsale process was underway for the estate of officesand high-end apartments, which has been likenedto the larger Canary Wharf in London’s docklands.Work started in 2007, months before the globalfinancial crunch, and office lettings and apartmentsales are now behind projections as the Italianeconomy stagnates and lags even other Europeanstates, two sources said.“The timing has been bad and Hines is keen tocut its exposure or get out at the right price,” oneof them added.With the final stage due for completion nextyear, Hines has said about half the 370 apartmentshave been sold for an average of 1.5 million eurosand 55 per cent of the 130,000sqm of offices arelet – to Italian bank Unicredit.The bank is among lenders to the project andnow occupies its eponymous Unicredit Tower,Italy’s tallest building.Milan’s property market reflects Italy’s economy,however; data from consultant CBRE show adrop of 28pc in the amount of office space beingnewly taken up in the city last year compared tofive years earlier in 2007; the vacancy rate rosefrom 7.4pc to 11.6pc over the same period.Luxury Milan home prices have fallen by about8pc in that time and, for all its glamour as an internationalhub for the fashion and design industries,the northern city of 1.4m has not seen the non-European rich lining up to deposit their cash in itsreal estate in the way that London has.As well as Italian money, investors in PortaNuova include the US teacher’s pension fundTIAA-CREF. About two-thirds of funding wasfrom lenders including Commerzbank’s Eurohypoand Banca Popolare di Milano. Qatar’s major dealsin Europe include Harrod’s department store inLondon and the British capital’s new Shard, thetallest building in western Europe.n The Porta Nuova district in Milan ... Doha push

Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 17BlackBerry todemand probeover rates rowTORONTO: BlackBerry plansto ask securities regulators inCanada and the US to probewhat it said is a “false and misleading”report that consumerreturn rates for its new Z10smartphone have been high.The Canadian company,which has pinned its turnaroundhopes on its new BlackBerry 10line of smartphones, went onthe offensive yesterday after thereport from little known Bostonbasedresearch and investmentfirm Detwiler Fenton sent itsstock tumbling on Thursday.BlackBerry said return ratesfor its flagship Z10 devices havebeen at, or below, its forecastsand in line with industry norms.“To suggest otherwise is eithera gross misreading of the data ora willful manipulation,” chiefexecutive Thorsten Heins said.“Such a conclusion is absolutelywithout basis and BlackBerrywill not leave it unchallenged.”BlackBerry said DetwilerFenton had so far refused toshare its report or its methods.It said it would present a formalrequest for an investigation tothe US Securities and ExchangeCommission and to the OntarioSecurities Commission, which isCanada’s major securities regulator,over the next few days.“We believe key retail partnershave seen a significant increasein Z10 returns to the point where,in several cases, returns are nowexceeding sales, a phenomenonwe have never seen before,”Detwiler Fenton’s report said.BlackBerry is attempting toclaw back market share lost toApple’s iPhone and Samsung’sGalaxy smartphones with its newline of devices, powered by theBlackBerry 10 operating system.In association with www.tradearabia.comCyprus seeks EUhelp over crisisNICOSIA: Cyprus appealedto the EU yesterday for helpin weathering a devastatingeconomic crisis, as euro zoneministers approved a 23 billioneuro ($30bn) rescue planfor the nearly bankrupt island.The appeal from PresidentNicos Anastasiades did not specifywhat he was seeking, butpresidential spokesman ChristosStylianides made clear Nicosiawas not looking for more moneyunder the bailout programme.The government “has notrequested additional financialassistance under the memorandumwith the troika,” Stylianidessaid in a statement, referring tothe deal reached with the socalledtroika of internationallenders.“What the president of therepublic is discussing withEuropean officials is the possibilityof increasing European fundsfor growth and social cohesion.”Stylianides said Cyprus willseek funds under the EU’s multi-annualfinancial framework2014-2020 for member states sufferingserious consequences fromthe euro crisis.He said Cyprus is also lookingfor additional funding from EUsocial cohesion and rural developmentfunds. “We will applyso as the percentage of EU cofundingof various programmesincreases significantly to allowtheir absorption without a significantburden on national resources,”he said.“The government will mobiliseat all levels and hopes to securesignificant additional resourcesfor financing growth and socialcohesion.”Stylianides said the bailoutdoes not mean savers in Cypruswill be hit by a new “haircut”on deposits. He said it “in noway indicates that a de facto newrecapitalisation will be imposedon banks or any extra charges todepositors”.India factoryoutput weakNEW DELHI: India’s industrialoutput barely grew inFebruary and retail inflationedged towards single-digits inMarch with the first fall in sixmonths, adding to expectationsthe central bank will make acautious interest rate cut nextmonth.Production at factories, minesand utilities grew 0.6 per centfrom a year earlier, better thanthe 0.7pc contraction forecast byanalysts, but not enough to convincegovernment economiststhat Asia’s third largest economyhad escaped its worst slowdownin a decade just yet.“I’m glad it’s not negative,it’s very low, not anything thatone can point to as indicating arobust return of growth,” saidMontek Singh Ahluwalia, whoheads the government’s maineconomic planning body.February’s growth was drivenby a big jump in output of capitalgoods – a measure of investment.But economists were waryof that indicator, which has ahistory of volatility.“The big increase in capitalgoods output contributedto the positive IIP number, butI wouldn’t say the corner hasturned as there is no anecdotalevidence of new projects comingup,” said A Prasanna, an economist,at ICICI Securities PrimaryDealership in Mumbai.The weak industrial numberkeeps the pressure on the centralbank to lower interest rates –most private economists expectthe Reserve Bank of India to cutby 25 basis points at its full yearpolicy meeting in May.But analysts said the slightdrop in consumer price inflationto 10.39pc in March wasunlikely by itself to convince thebank to go much further than thatn A Bank of Cyprus branch in central Nicosia ... bailout backedto help borrowers in India, whopay some of the highest lendingrates among G20 economies.The previous month annualretail price inflation was10.91pc.“More focus will be on thewholesale price data, which isout next Monday. We need toAnastasiades said he hadalready spoken to EU Economyand Euro commissioner OlliRehn ahead of the Dublin meetingand was also writing toEuropean Commission chief JoseManuel Barroso and EU presidentHerman Van Rompuy.The letters referred “to the needfor EU policy to change towardsCyprus by giving it extra assistance,given the critical times weare going through as a result ofthe economic crisis and the measuresimposed on us,” he said.The deal, approved at a eurozone finance ministers’ meetingin Dublin yesterday, will provideCyprus with a 10bn euro ($13bn)loan from the EU and the IMF.Cyprus will have to come upwith the remaining 13bn euros.As it stands, Cyprus will haveto stump up 6bn euros more thanthe 7bn euros it was already raisingthrough swingeing austeritymeasures and a massive hit to itsonce lucrative banking sector.n An industrial area in Mumbai ... production setbacksee this series easing further toraise hopes of further RBI cuts,”said Jonathan Cavenagh, a foreignexchange strategist withWestpac in Singapore.India’s 10-year benchmarkbond yield fell four basis pointsto 7.86pc from levels before thedata as investors bet slowingRetail salesdata halts USmomentumWASHINGTON: US retail sales contractedin March for the secondtime in three months and consumerconfidence tumbled in April, a signtax increases early this year stolemomentum from the economy.Sales fell 0.4 per cent in March,missing analysts’ expectationsfor a flat reading, CommerceDepartment data showed yesterday.The data suggests consumerspending was considerably weakerin the first quarter than analystsbelieved, and many cut economicgrowth forecasts for the period.Prior reports had made consumerslook relatively resilientdespite an increase in tax rates inJanuary on most Americans.Readings for sales have beenvolatile this year, making it difficultto know how much of therecent weakness has been due tohigher taxes and how much mightbe because of temporary factorsrelated to the weather.But supporting the view thattighter fiscal policy is the culprit,a closely watched gauge of consumerspending unexpectedly fellin March and the governmentrevised the readings for Januaryand February sharply lower.These so-called core sales fell0.2pc last month. This measurecorresponds closely with the consumerspending component of thegovernment’s measure of grossdomestic product.A separate CommerceDepartment report showed retailinventories rose 0.4pc in Februarywhen stripping out cars.Another report suggested thegovernment’s belt tightening wasdamaging consumer sentiment.The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan’s preliminaryreading on the overall indexof consumer sentiment fell to 72.3in April, the lowest since July 2012.consumer inflation would provideroom for the central bankto cut interest rates next month.GDP growth hit a near fouryearlow of 4.5pc in the quarterto end-December, a new lowfor an economy also battlingstubborn inflation and a recordcurrent account deficit.

18 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013Exchange RatesGulf Interbank Rates1 US$ 1 UK Stg 1 SFR 100 YenBAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5789 0.4063 0.3812KUWAIT 0.2855 28.2360 0.3077 0.2887OMAN 0.3849 0.3572 0.4148 0.3892QATAR 3.6420 3.3798 3.9246 3.6825UAE 3.6730 3.4085 3.9580 3.7139SAUDI 3.7500 3.4800 4.0409 3.7917DollarCURRENCIESCOUNTRY SELL CASH SELL DRAFTAUSTRALIA (Dollar) 0.4063 0.4033BANGLADESH (Taka) 0.00498 0.00484CANADA (Dollar) 0.3814 0.3774CHINA (Yuan) 0.061100 0.0611DENMARK 0.0695 -EGYPT (Pound) 0.0511 0.0555EUROPEAN UNION (Euro) 0.5020 0.4995HONG KONG (Dollar) 0.04980 0.04940INDIA (Rupee) 0.00717 0.00704INDONESIA (Rupiah) 0.00004015 0.000039630IRAN (Tuman) 0.00021957 -IRAQ (Dinar) 0.000302 -JAPAN (Yen) 0.003940 0.003870JORDAN (Dinar) 0.5353 0.5350KOREA (Won) 0.00038426KUWAIT (Dinar) 1.3300 1.330MALAYSIA (Ringgit) 0.126600 0.1266NEW ZEALAND (Dollar) 0.3311 0.3310NORWAY (Krone) 0.0683 -N.Yemen - -NEPAL (Rupee) 0.00457 0.00438OMAN (Riyal) 0.98000 0.98300PAKISTAN (Rupee) 0.00402 0.00385PHILIPPINES (Peso) 0.00951 0.00922QATAR (Riyal) 0.10379 0.10374SAUDI ARABIA (Riyal) 0.10062 0.10065SINGAPORE 0.3083 0.3073SOUTH AFRICA (Rand) 0.04440 0.04430SRI LANKA (Rupee) 0.00330 0.00301SWEDEN (Krona) 0.0619 -SWITZERLAND (Franc) 0.4150 0.4120SYRIA (Pound) 0.004360TAIWAN (Dollar) 0.013100 -THAILAND (Baht) 0.013130 0.013170TURKEY (Lira) 0.2164 -UK (Sterling) 0.5880 0.5855UAE (Dirham) 0.102800 0.102800USA (Dollar) 0.37800 0.37800For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call BahrainFinancing Company. 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Vol. (in lots) Value (in mn) % ChangeGold Futures Jun 2013 USD-troy oz. 1,560.00 1566.20 247 12.33 0.45%INR-USD Futures Apr 2013 INR-USD 183.11 183.69 1,914 35.12 0.29%MCX Gold Futures Jun 2013 USD-10 grms 532.20 533.70 231 12.28 0.41%MCX Silver Futures May 2013 USD-1 kg 941.30 947.40 18 0.51 0.12%Silver Futures May 2013 USD-troy oz. 27.520 27.725 35 0.97 0.33%USD-INR Mini Index F. Apr 2013 USD-INR 54.6225 54.4375 19,742 107.56 -0.30%Gold barsSellingRates are in Bahrain Dinars8gm coin 22k 145.5008gm coin 21k 138.0001gm (24 carat) 22.0002.5gm 52.0005gm 99.50010gm 195.00020gm 386.00050gm 957.500100gm 1,908.0001 ounce 597.0001 tola 226.5005 tola 1,113.50010 tola 2,211.0001kg 18,875.0001kg silver 353.0001/2kg silver 178.000Courtesy Bahrain Express ExchangeTel: 17-275-275Metal PricesLondon MarketsGold (per ounce) $1,501.34Silver (per ounce) $26.22Palladium $745.00Platinum $1,560.00(Three-month delivery)Aluminium ($ per tonne) 1,900.50Copper ($ per tonne) 7,610.75Lead (per tonne) $ 2,084.25Nickel (per tonne) $16,135.00Tin (per tonne) $22,881.00Zinc (per tonne) $ 1,898.00BombayGold 24K (per gram) Rs2,640.44Gold (10g) 26,941.81Silver (1kg) 53,060.00Oil delivery prices (in dollars per barrel)April 12(close)IPE Brent $104.27Nymex crude $93.49DILBERTSHIPPINGAlmoayed WilhelmsenImportsJollyOOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrowWan Hai OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 15MOL Promise OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 16Jolly OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 21APL Vancouver OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 22Wan Hai OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 22Jolly OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 23APL Colorado OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East April 24ExportsJolly OOCL due to Far East, China, South East Asia, Intergulf tomorrowJolly OOCL due to Far East, China, South East Asia, Intergulf April 21Jolly OOCL due to Far East, China, South East Asia, Intergulf April 28Al Sharif GroupTS Pusan TS Line due from Far East April 18UASC Shuwaikh Hanjin due from Europe April 18Hanjin Shenzhen Hanjin due from Far East April 18Hanjin Los Angeles Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean April 18Hanjin Belewan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf April 18Guangzhou Highway K-Line due from Japan/ Far East April 19TS Qingdao TS Line due from Far East April 21Xin Nan Sha Hanjin due from Europe April 25Puelo Hanjin due from Far East April 25Hanjin Irene Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean April 25APL BahrainMOL Promise MOL/APL due from Dammam April 15APL Latvia APL/MOL due from Jebel Ali April 18Dilmun Shipping AgencyUASC Shuwaikh CSCL due from Far East todayGMT Astro Hyundai Glovis due from Far East April 17TS Pusan Emirates due from Far East April 18Xin Nan Sha CSCL due from Far East April 20TS Qingdao Emirates due from Far East April 21essential guide to local and world marketsIndia copper smelter shutsCHENNAI: India’s largest copper smelter, run by Sterlite Control Board took a decision to stop a running plant abruptlyIndustries, will not start commercial production until at least without proper basis,” said P Ramnath, chief executive of Sterlite’sApril 29, when a court will again consider a request to reopen the copper business, referring to the state emissions regulator.plant, shut over complaints of emissions.State authorities ordered the closure after nearby residentsThe month-long closure of the plant could further drive up complained about emissions, saying they had caused burning inpremiums for copper in Asia, but traders and analysts said there the throat and difficulties in breathing.may be enough stocks to meet demand in India for about a Sterlite, which has said the plant’s emissions were withinmonth.agreed limits, said on April 3 it had declared force majeure onAn expert panel will inspect the plant between April 18 and copper sales and concentrate purchases. The smelter uses imported29, Justice M Chockalingam of the National Green Tribunal saidcopper concentrates as its main raw material.after a hearing in the fast-track environmental court yesterday. Force majeure is a contract clause that allows a company to“The factory will be opened for required hours of operation to miss shipments in circumstances beyond its control.assist inspection,” he said, adding that the panel would hand in Indian end-users had stepped up enquiries for copper cathodeits report on April 29.as well as scrap following the closure, a Singapore-based traderSterlite declared force majeure on copper deliveries after the said last week.March 30 closure of the plant, based in the southern state of However, there could be enough stocks in Asian warehousesTamil Nadu.to meet immediate demand, experts said.It produces about 350,000 tonnes of the metal a year and “People are not as worried about supply outages as in previousexports about half of that.years,” said analyst Dan Smith of Standard Chartered in London.Most of India’s copper exports go to China, the world’s biggest“The price has gone up a bit, but not a lot. I think that tells youconsumer of the metal, which used up around nine million there is a comfortable amount of stock out there in various loca-tonnes last year – vastly more than India’s annual consumption tions and the availability of copper is reasonably good.”of around 600,000 tonnes.Sterlite’s smelter in the coastal town of Tuticorin near theSterlite, a unit of London-listed resources conglomerate southern tip of India has long been the target of protesters andVedanta Resources, which is waiting for approvals to double the politicians who say it is a risk to the local fishing industry.capacity of the smelter to 800,000 tonnes per year, welcomed the Last week, India’s top court fined Sterlite one billion rupeesformation of the panel.($18.33m) in a different case for breaking environmental laws at“This should have been done before the Tamil Nadu Pollution the smelter, which has operated since 1996.Infosys drags Sensex downMUMBAI: The BSE Sensexrecorded its biggest single-dayfall since late February yesterdayafter lower-than-expectedrevenue guidance from Infosysraised concerns about the outlookfor the software servicesexporting sector.Sensex closed down for asecond straight week, havingfallen in six of the last eighttrading sessions.The index lost 1.1 per centthis week, with foreign investorsselling shares worth a net269 million rupees over sixdays to Wednesday.Concerns about the economicoutlook and political stabilityhave sparked a selloff in shares.Data yesterday showed sluggishindustrial output, althougha separate report showing slowingconsumer inflation raisedhopes the central bank may cutinterest rates next month.Those hopes lifted bankingshares such as ICICI Bank,although the gainswere not enough tooffset steep falls intechnology stocks followingthe Infosysresults.“Monday’s inflationfigure’s influenceon the ReserveBank of India (RBI)policy and earnings woulddecide the near-term trend.Expectations were very highand therefore such a big reactionhas come,” said SandipSabharwal, chief executive atBOMBAYSTOCKSPrabhudas Lilladher.Wholesale inflation data dueon Monday will set the tone forthe coming week.Wholesale prices are expectedto have risen 6.40pc inMarch from a yearearlier, according to apoll.“Across most sectorpeople havebecome very scepticalon earnings,”Sabharwal added.The 30-shareSensex closed down1.62pc, or 299.64 points, at18,242.56, posting its biggestsingle-day fall since February26Ṫhe 50-share Nifty endeddown 1.17pc, or 65.45 points,at 5,528.55, and posting a0.44pc fall for the week.Infosys, India’s second biggestsoftware exporter, slumped21.3pc, posting in its biggestsingle-day percentage fall in adecade on the more activelytraded NSE.The slump came after Infosysforecast full-year sales growththat missed analyst expectations,dimming hopes the companywill soon start reaping thebenefits of its strategic revamp.Other software servicesexporters also fell.Tata Consultancy Serviceslost 1.64pc, Wipro fell 4.75pc,while HCL Technologies endeddown 1.77pc.However, banking sharesgained on hopes the RBI willcut interest rates for a thirdtime this year at its May 3 policyreview.However, investors areclosely eyeing wholesale priceinflation data on Monday to settheir expectations.State Bank of India gained1.9pc, ICICI Bank rose 0.5pcand HDFC Bank rose 0.7pc.Shares perceived to bedefensive gained following thedisappointing earnings of themore cyclical Infosys.Glovis Courage Hyundai Glovis due from Far East April 23Asian Dynasty Eukor due from Europe April 26Gulf Agency CompanyPueloCSAV/NOR due from Far East todayAl Bahia CSAV/NOR due from Far East April 19Palena CSAV/NOR due from Far East April 27International Agencies Co. 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Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 19In association with www.tradearabia.comJPMorgan Chase’s netincome rises to $6.5bnNEW YORK: JPMorganChase & Company postedhigher first-quarter profityesterday as it spent muchless money on mortgagerelatedlitigation, but mostof its major businessesturned in tepid performances,and the bank’s overallrevenue declined.The results reflected thepressure the largest US bankis under, even as it recoversfrom the disastrous “LondonWhale” trading losses thatcost more than $6 billion lastyear. Many of the gains camefrom accounting judgmentsrather than increased customerdemand.Its overall net income roseto $6.53bn, or $1.59 a share,from $4.92bn, or $1.19 a share,a year earlier. Total revenuefell 3.6 per cent to $25.12bn.Results for both periods includedspecial items.Profit in its consumer bankingsegment fell 12pc to$2.6bn, and ignoring accountingadjustments, its corporateand investment banking profitdropped 2pc to $2.5bn.The difficulty in the businessesbodes poorly for otherWall Street banks, which aredue to report next week.For JPMorgan, commercialbanking and asset managementprofit rose, but the growth wastoo small in dollar terms toaffect overall results.Chief executive JamieDimon said loan growth wassoft across the industry in thefirst quarter compared with thefourth quarter, noting that smallbusinesses remained cautious.In some areas, the bankmade more loans. Mortgagelending volume, for example,rose to $52.7bn in the quarterfrom $38.4bn last year. ButJPMorgan’s profit from homelending fell. As the housingmarket recovers, more banksare stepping into the mortgagemarket, weighing on profitabilityẆith interest rates low, lendingprofits are broadly loweracross the industry. Banks’highest-yielding assets arematuring, only to be replacedwith lower-yielding ones, andfunding costs are not fallingnearly as much. JPMorgan’snet interest margin, a measureof loan profitability, fell to2.37pc from 2.61pc.JPMorgan’s corporate andprivate equity unit, whichhoused the group that postedthe London Whale trading losses,generated a $250 millionprofit in the first quarter, comparedwith a $1.02bn loss inthe same period a year earlier.Year-ago revenue was reducedby $1.4bn due to the Whalecredit derivatives trades.The improved performanceof the corporate and privateequity unit helped results in thequarter, but the bank benefitedeven more from its decision toset aside less money to coverlegal expenses.The bank’s litigation expenseswere close to nil in the firstquarter of 2013 versus about$2.5bn in last year’s first quarter.Constructionrecoveryboosts UKLONDON: British constructionoutput showed a tentative recoveryin February but will need torecord stellar growth in Marchto avoid registering a furtherquarter of contraction.Despite accounting for lessthan seven per cent of Britain’seconomy, weak construction outputwas the main drag on growthduring the first half of last year,helping to push the country backinto recession.It remains touch-and-gowhether Britain’s economy as awhole will record any growth inthe first quarter. The economycontracted at the end of 2012 andanother negative reading willprompt “triple-dip recession”headlines.Non seasonally-adjusted figuresfrom the Office for NationalStatistics yesterday showed thatconstruction output was 7pclower in February than a yearago but 5.5pc higher than inJanuary. However, the bouncebackis smaller than typicallyseen at this time of year.Comprehensive.Authoritative.Informative.n A Wells Fargo bank in Washington ... home loans declineWells Fargo’s profitsurges 23 per centNEW YORK: Wells Fargo and Company reporteda higher-than-expected 23 per cent rise infirst-quarter profit yesterday, but its mortgagebusiness showed further signs of slowing and netinterest margins continued to shrink.The fourth-largest US bank by assets hasemerged from the financial crisis as the leadingUS home lender as other banks have pulled backfrom a business that burned them during thehousing boom.But the bank has now seen a decline in homeloans for two consecutive quarters as fewer borrowersrefinance at low interest rates.The bank made $109 billion in home loansduring the quarter, down from $129bn in thesame quarter a year ago and less than the $125bnin loans extended in the fourth quarter.Fees from mortgages dropped 2pc to $2.8bnfrom a year earlier, and were down 9pc from thefourth quarter.And a further fall is likely. The bank’s pipelineof applications for home loans that have not yetclosed was $74bn at the end of the first quarter,down from $81bn at the end of the fourth quarter.Wells Fargo said net income applicable tocommon shareholders rose to $4.93bn, or 92cents per share, in the quarter, from $4.02bn, or75 cents per share, a year earlier.Analysts on average had expected earnings of88 cents per share.The results marked the 13th consecutive quarterin which the bank’s earnings per share haverisen from the preceding quarter.Total revenue fell slightly to $21.3bn, missingthe average analyst estimate of $21.59bn.Wells Fargo held onto $3.4bn of mortgagesthat it could have sold to Fannie Mae and FreddieMac, giving up $112 million of revenue.The bank took similar actions last year, andhad previously said it would hold onto $2bn to$3bn of mortgages that closed in January. Totalnon-interest expenses fell 5pc from a year earlier.Wells Fargo said it bought back about 17m ofits own shares during the quarter.In March, after the Federal Reserve approvedits capital plan, the bank said it planned to buyback more shares this year than in 2012, when itrepurchased about $4bn of its own stock.APRIL 2013 Issue 122 | Volume 65Embraer’s regional strategyExecutive interview: Arnaud BreuillacGCC-France investmentSpecial Report: UAEEuromoney Bahrain ConferenceEastern promiseSaudi Arabia’s oil hub addressesfuture housing needsBahrain ...........................................2.500 dinarsChina .................................................... 50 yuanEU ....................................................... 4.25 euroHong Kong ..........................................50 dollarsKuwait ............................................1.750 dinarsOman .................................................2.50 riyalsQatar ....................................................25 riyalsSaudi Arabia ..........................................25 riyals6,000 copiescarried in Premium Cabins on Gulf Air / Emirates Airlines /Etihad Airways / Oman Air / Qatar Airwayswww.thegulfonline.comSingapore ..................................... 10.50 do larsUAE .................................................. 25 dirhamsUK .................................................. 3.25 poundsUS ....................................................6.75 dollars14,000 average monthly copiesTo subscribe, go to www.thegulfonline.comYour essentialmonthly readMember of:Your single source for Gulfbusiness and regionaleconomic news.Subscribe today to receive12 issues of cutting edgeinformation and in-depthanalysis, as well as unrestrictedaccess to extensive archivesand new content onthegulfonline.comStay informed with the latestfeatures, opinion, tenders andprojects news from across theregion.To advertise in the magazine call +973 1729 3131mobile: +973 39113345 ore-mail david.beckett@tradearabia.net orInternationally +44 208 943 3630 ore-mail NHorne@crescentpublishing.co.ukAl Hilal Group, P.O. 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20 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013essential guide to local and world marketsCyprus blow for EurosharesBANGKOK: SET index rose0.7 per cent to 1,527.32, thehighest close since April 4.Demand for dividend-yieldingstocks sent top mobile phoneoperator Advanced InfoService Pcl to a record closeof 257 baht, up 5.8 per cent.Thailand’s central bank raisedits 2013 economic growthforecast to 5.1 per cent from4.9 per cent on Friday. TheSET index outperformed theregion on the week, up 2.5per cent, slightly ahead of thePhilippines’ 2.4 per cent.FRANKFURT: DAX 30 indexslid 1.4 per cent to 7,762.53.HONG KONG: Hang Seng fell0.1 per cent to 22,089.05.KUAlA lUmpUR: Main indexfell 0.5 per cent to 1,698.53,with local institutions selling anet 253 million ringgit ($83.36million) while foreign investorsbuying a net 223 million ringgit($73.48 million), stockexchange data showed.Foreign investors are increasinglyupbeat on Malaysianequities in the run-up to thecountry’s election on May 5.lONDON: The U.K.’s FTSE100 index gave up 0.4 percent to 6,393.34.mANIlA: index ended theweek at a record closing highof 6,891.43, led by big capssuch as SM InvestmentsCorp.mUmBAI: Hit by over 21 percent plunge in Infosys shareson disappointing earnings,the BSE benchmark Sensextoday tumbled by nearly 300points to end at 18,242.56despite better-than-expectedindustrial production as wellas consumer price inflationdata. The Sensex, which hadgained 316 points in last twosessions, dropped by 299.64points, or 1.62 per cent to18,242.56. Similarly, thebroad-based National StockExchange index Nifty lost65.45 points, or 1.17 per centto 5,528.55. The second biggestsoftware exporter,Infosys plunged by 21.33 percent to Rs 2,295.45, recordingits biggest single day fallsince April 2003, after lowerthan-expectedrevenue outlookfor fiscal 2013-14 anddisappointing Q4 earningspARIS: CAC 40 index lost 1.1World StocksLONDON FTSE - 1003i Group PLC 321.2Admiral Group PLCOrd 0.1P 1350Alliance Trust PLC ORD 2.5P 433.8Amec PLCOrd 50P 1053Amlin PLCOrd 28.125P 413.3AngloAmerican PLCOrd sh.54945 1642Antofagasta PLCOrd 5P 1013AssociatdBritFoodsPLC 5 15/22P 1844Astrazeneca PLC Ord USD 0.25 3319.5Autonomy Corp PLC ORD SHS 1/3P 2549Aviva PLCOrd 25P 302.7BAE Systems PLCOrd 2.5P 396.7Balfour Beatty PLCOrd 50P 250.2Barclays PLCOrd 25P 299.3BG Group PLCOrd 10P 1112BHP Billiton PLCOrd sh.50 1892.5BP PLCsh.25 448Brit Am Tobacco PLCOrd 25P 3590British Airways PLC ORD 25P 282.5British Land Co PLC ORD 25P 586BritSkyBroadcastngGrpPLCOrd50P 861.5BT Group PLCOrd 5P 278.2Bunzl PLCOrd 32 1/7P 1292Cable & WirelessWrldWide ORD5P 37.92Cadbury PLC 863Cairn Energy PLC Ord 231/169P 293.6Capita PLC Ord 2.066666P 880Carnival PLCOrd .66 2248Centrica PLC Ord 6 14/81P 379.4Cobham PLC Ord 2.5P 240.1Compass Group PLC Ord 10P 815Diageo PLC Ord 28 101/108P 1987Drax Group PLC Ord 11 16/29P 625EurasnNatResCorpPLCOrd USD0.20 249.4PARIS: European shares sank yesteray, reversing nearlyhalf of the week’s gains, knocked lower by rekindledworries about Cyprus’s bailout plan and an unexpecteddrop in US monthly retail sales.Miners were particularly hammered, with Eurasiandown three per cent and Randgold Resources down 4.6pc, as metalprices like gold and copper sharply fell.Gold prices sagged 4pc to their lowest level since July 2011, breakingbelow $1,500 per ounce, as downbeat factors such a draft plan forCyprus to sell bullion to help pay for its bailout prompted prices tocapitulate.The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top Europeanshares closed 0.9pc lower at 1,182.10 points, whilethe euro zone’s blue chip Euro STOXX 50 index fell1.5pc to 2,633.47 points.The Euro STOXX 50 fell back below its 50-day moving average,and closing the week below it was seen by technical analysts as astrong bearish signal.Early yesterday, Luxembourg Finance Minister Luc Frieden warnedthat Europe and the International Monetary Fund could not increasetheir 10 billion euro contribution to a bailout for Cyprus despite newsthat the cost for the debt-stricken island could be bigger than initiallyestimated. Although the European Commission said it would try tohelp the island’s economy to grow again with better use of EU structuralfunds, the renewed focus on Cyprus’s finance requirementscaused investor nervousness.“People are realising that the Cypriot bailout is not a done deal atall, and that’s pouring cold water on risk appetite seen earlier in theweek. Cyprus is basically back to square one,” said Christian Jimenez,fund manager and president of Diamant Bleu Gestion, in Paris.“We took some profits after the big bounce earlier this week. Weremain positive for stocks in the long term, but this is a very tacticalmarket where you have to take advantage of the pull-backs to get in andquickly take your gains when the market hits a top.”Euro zone banking stocks tumbled, withGermany’s Deutsche Bank losing 3.6pc, France’sBNP Paribas falling 3pc and Italy’s Banco Popolaresinking 3.9pc.The euro zone STOXX banking index has tumbled 18pc since apeak in late January, as the return of turbulence in Europe – fromItaly’s political impasse to Cyprus’s debt crisis – has prompted investorsto switch to sectors seen as more defensive.Sectors such as pharma, food and beverages, and telecoms have ledthe market so far this year, up 13pc, 12pc and 8pc respectively, whilethe euro zone bank sector is down 6.5pc and the basic resources sector– home to heavyweight steel and mining shares – has tumbled 15pc.Around Europe yesterday, the UK’s FTSE 100 index fell 0.5pc,Germany’s DAX index lost 1.6pc, and France’s CAC 40 shed 1.2pc.Experian PLCOrd sh.10 1152Firstgroup PLC Ord 5P 215.7Friends Prov Ord 5p 81.6G4S PLC Ord 25P 297.5Glaxosmithkline PLC Ord 25P 1569.5Hammerson PLC ORD 25P 518.5Home Retail Group PLC Ord 10P 156.5HSBC Holdings PLC Ord sh.50 688.1ICAP PLC Ord 10P 298.5ImperialTobaccoGrp PLC Ord 10P 2310Inmarsat PLC Ord EUR0.0005 688.5International Power PLC 417.5IntrconHotlsGrpPLC 14 194/329P 1949Invensys PLC Ord 10P 353.6JohnsnMattheyPLCOrd 104 16/21P 2415Kazakhmys PLC Ord 20P 374.6Kingfisher PLC Ord 15 5/7P 296.5Land Securities Group PLC 859Legal & Gen Grp PLC Ord 2 1/2P 168.7Liberty International PLC 451.7Lloyds Bk Grp PLC Ord 10P 48.69London Stock Ex Grp PLC Ord 1310Man Grp PLC Ord USD0.03428571 104.4MarksAndSpencer Grp PLC Ord25P 399.6Morrison Suprmrkts PLC ORD 10P 281.3National Grid PLC Ord11 17/43P 792.5Next PLC Ord 10P 4368Old Mutual PLC Ord 11 3/7P 201.3Pearson PLC Ord 25P 1143Pennon Group PLC Ord 40.7P 655.5Prudential PLC Ord 5P 1063Randgold Res LD Ord sh.05 4958RBS Group PLC Ord 100P 285Reckitt BenckiserGrp PLCOrd10P 4620per cent to 3,734.10.SEOUl: Kospi tumbled 1.3per cent to 1,924.23, as jitterspersisted over tensions on theKorean Peninsula.TOKYO: Despite a 0.5 percent Friday decline on theNikkei Stock Average to13485.14, Japanese stocksstill managed to record theirsecond strongest week sincethe market started its dramaticrally in November lastyear. The index was up 5.1per cent for the week, easilyoutpacing its regional peers.By comparison, Australia’sS&P/ASX 200 was up 2.5 percent over the same periodPOPULAR WALL STREET CLOSING PRICESAFLAC 50.110 Up .300ASA Gold 16.660 Down .820AT&T Inc 38.590 Up .050AbtLab s 37.130 Down .140Accenture 77.230 Down .550Aegon 6.130 Down .130Aetna 56.780 Up .080AlcatelLuc 1.450 Down .010Alcoa 8.220 Down .100Allergan 116.020 Down .150Altria 35.910 Up .290AEP 49.980 Up .050AmExp 65.680 Down .060Anadarko 85.290 Down 2.060Apache 75.090 Down 1.430ArchDan 32.640 Down .340AstraZen 51.320 Up .150AveryD 42.810 Down .610Avon 21.540 Up .080BakrHu 46.000 Down .700BkofAm 12.170 Down .100Barclay 18.500 Down .160BarnesNob 17.780 Up .030Baxter 71.780 Down .090Beam Inc 62.130 Down .030BestBuy 24.090 Down .020Blackstone 21.220 Up .120Boeing 88.890 Up .360BrMySq 41.420 Up .120Brunswick 32.500 Down .410CSX 24.510 Up .230CampSp 45.500 Up .130Canon 36.860 Down .620Carnival 34.130 Up .010Caterpillar 85.050 Down .650Celestic g 8.230 Down .100ChesEng 19.680 Down .460Chevron 119.940 Down 1.010Chiquita 7.690 Up .020Cigna 66.720 Up .820Citigroup 44.780 Down .090Coach 52.370 Up .040CocaCola s 41.080 Down .100ColgPal 118.370 Down .470ConocPhil s 59.360 Down .800ConEd 61.910 Up .180Corning 13.300 Down .070CredSuiss 28.160 Up .080CurtisWrt 33.290 Up .030Deere 86.140 Down 1.440DeutschBk 41.340 Down .910DevonE 55.050 Down 1.490Diebold 29.740 Down .200Disney 60.550 unchDowChm 31.750 Down .110DuPont 49.820 Down .470Eaton 60.300 Down 1.390Entergy 69.700 Up .650Exelon 36.220 Up .040ExxonMbl 88.990 Down .230FMC Cp s 58.430 Down .260FedExCp 96.330 Down .330FootLockr 34.510 Up .450FordM 13.530 Down .020FranceTel 10.360 Up .030GenDynam 70.600 Down .730GenElec 23.460 Down .130GenMills 49.350 Up .100GlaxoSKln 48.470 Down .050Hallibrtn 40.860 Down .310HarleyD 52.000 Down .210HartfdFn 27.490 Up .110Heinz 72.320 Down .030Hershey 86.520 Down .090Hess 71.390 Down 1.270HewlettP 20.900 Up .020HomeDp 73.620 Up 1.720Honda 39.840 Down .130HonwllIntl 74.250 Down .450ING 7.790 Down .090ITT Corp 27.910 Down .350ITW 63.440 Down .110IBM 211.380 Down 1.540IntFlav 75.480 Down .580IntPap 48.200 Down .030JPMorgCh 49.010 Down .300JohnJn 82.740 Up .420Kellogg 64.700 Up .420KimbClk 101.230 Up .110KoreaFd 37.020 Down .543Kroger 33.110 Down .060LVSands 55.990 Up 1.020LennarA 40.480 Up 1.420Lexmark 27.070 Down .760LillyEli 57.510 Down .490LockhdM 97.180 Down .120Luxottica 50.730 Down .440MGM Rsts 13.040 Up .180Macys 44.430 Up .120MarathnO 32.540 Down 1.260MarIntA 42.590 Up .380MasterCrd 532.990 Down 8.250McDrmInt 10.720 Down .250McDnlds 103.590 Up 1.600McGrwH 51.800 Down .020Medtrnic 47.200 Down .520Merck 47.110 Down .100MetLife 36.800 Down .580Monsanto 105.450 Down 1.650Moodys 54.400 Up .040NL Inds 12.510 Down .130NewmtM 36.370 Down 2.280NokiaCp 3.490 Up .010NorflkSo 76.810 Up .620Novartis 73.250 Down .040OcciPet 83.390 Down .810OfficeMax 11.840 Down .010Olin 25.370 Down .320PG&E Cp 47.230 Up .220Panasonic 7.160 Down .110PeabdyE 20.770 Down .060Penney 14.620 Down .240PepsiCo 79.990 Up .030Petrobras 16.590 Down .210Pfizer 30.670 Up .030PhilipMor 96.440 Up .840PhilipsEl 29.920 Down .730ProctGam 80.080 Up .410QstDiag 59.340 Down .490RadioShk 3.270 Up .020Raytheon 58.340 Down .070Revlon 22.100 Down .200RockwlAut 87.630 Down 1.360Schlmbrg 75.660 Down 1.480Index6,393.34Reed Elsevier PLC 14 51/116P 762.5Rexam Ord 71 3/7p 524Rio Tinto PLC Ord 10P 3080.5Rolls Royce Hldgs PLC Ord 20P 1129RoyalDutchShell PLCAOrdEUR0.07 2123.5RoyalDutchShell PLCBOrdEUR0.07 2178RSA Insurance Grp PLC Ord27.5P 109.9SABMiller PLC Ord sh.10 3429Sage Group PLC Ord 1P 341.7Sainsbury(J) PLC Ord 28 4/7P 385.1Schroders PLC Non Vtg Shs 1 1768Schroders PLC VTG SHS 1 2187Serco Group PLC Ord 2P 617.5Severn Trent PLC Ord 97 17/19P 1706Shire PLC Ord 5P 1990Smith & Nephew PLC Ord USD0.20 753.5Smiths Group PLC Ord 37.5P 1253SSE PLC Ord 50P 1534Standard Life PLC Ord 10P 350.4StandardCharteredPLCOrdUSD0.50 1630Tate & Lyle PLC Ord 25P 847Tesco PLC Ord 5P 387.75Thomas Cook Grp PLC OrdEUR0.10 117.2Thomson Reuters Ord 25p 1860Tui Travel PLC Ord 10P 312Tullow Oil PLC Ord 10P 1160Unilever PLC Ord 3 1/9P 2792Unitd Utilities Grp PLC Ord 5P 721Vedanta Res PLC Ord USD0.10 1151Vodafone Group PLC Ord USD0.11 190.55Whitbread PLC Ord 76 122/153P 2456Wolseley PLC Ord 10 5/11P 3194WPP PLC Ord 10P 1078Xstrata PLC Ord USD0.50 1043and the Thailand’s SET waslast up 2.4 per cent week-todate.The Nikkei surged asthe value of the yen fell in thewake of the Bank of Japan’sambitious plan to spur inflation,revealed last week. Thedollar gained another 1.8 percent against the yen so farthis week. At ¥99.28 late inAsian trade, the dollar weakenedagainst the yen onFriday. Although the dollarhas recovered around half ofits losses against the yensince June 2007, the marketwas waiting for it to cross thenext hurdle—the ¥100 to thedollar mark.Siemens 106.210 Down 1.690SonocoP 35.220 Down .060SonyCp 16.670 Down .230Sothebys 36.880 Down .170SouthnCo 47.880 Up .260Supvalu 5.260 Down .070Sysco 34.620 Down .010TalismE g 11.810 Down .280Target 69.490 Up .370Teradyn 15.470 Down .420Textron 29.810 Down .1303M Co 107.680 Down .570Tiffany 72.670 Down .710TimeWarn 59.460 Down .200Transocn 50.510 Down 1.360UBS AG 16.090 Down .080USG 26.910 Down .300UnionPac 141.270 Down .130Unisys 20.600 Down .210USSteel 17.450 Down .100UtdTech 95.690 Down .130ValeantPh 73.170 Down .620ValeroE 40.910 Down .350VerizonCm 50.860 Up .350ViadCorp 25.780 Down .080WalMart 78.560 Up .770Walgrn 48.770 Up .100WsteMInc 39.210 Down .090WellsFargo 37.210 Down .300Weyerhsr 31.780 Up .070Whrlpl 119.000 Down .590WolvWW 46.330 Down .110Xerox 9.060 Down .2101 AM LATEST ...Wall StreetretreatsNEW YORK: US stocksclosed slightly lower yesterday,retreating from the previoussession’s record highson a drop in financial shares,but major indexes had thebiggest weekly gains sincethe first week of the year.Shares pared losses in thefinal hour of trading, withthe Dow helped by a rally inHome Depot.For the week, the S&p 500rose 2.3 per cent while theNasdaq rose 2.8pc.It was the best weeklygain for both since the firstweek of the year. The Dowrose 2.1pc.Financial stocks werepressured yesterday by apair of disappointing bankresults and a delay in closinga large bank deal.Weak retail sales and consumersentiment data, suggestingthe economy lostmomenturm, also weighedon stocks.The string of discouragingdata indicates that equitiescould be vulnerable to apullback, especially followinga rally that has taken theS&p 500 up 11.4pc so farthis year.Telecom and healthcare,two defensive groups, wereamong the few S&p sectorsin positive territory.“We’re due for choppiness,given the run we’vehad, especially since thestrong data we’ve seenrecently looks increasinglymisleading,” said HankHerrmann, chief executiveof Waddell & Reed Financialin Overland park, Kansas.“We’re moving at a slowerpace, and those who gotoverly excited about GDpgrowth are probably pullingin their horns a bit.”On Thursday, the Dow andthe S&p 500 closed at alltimehighs.Both Jpmorgan Chase &Company and Wells Fargo &Company were lower afterreporting results, withJpmorgan hit by a decline inrevenue and Wells Fargo bya reduction in home loans.Shares of Wells dropped0.8pc to $37.21 whileJpmorgan, a Dow component,was off 0.6pc at $49.01.“The numbers weren’t terrible,but also not terriblyinspiring,” said Herrmann,who helps oversee $105 billionin assets.“I wanted to see morecredit growth as confirmationthat the economy isdoing better and that didn’tshow up.”Earnings for S&p 500companies are expected togrow at a modest 1.2pc inthe first quarter, down froma January forecast of morethan 4pc, according toThomson Reuters data.With only 6pc of the S&phaving reported thus far,62pc of companies havebeaten expectations.The S&p financial sectorlost 0.4pc and was hurt by adelay in the closing of m&TBank Corporation’s acquisitionof Hudson City Bancorp.m&T shed 4.5pc to $100.24while Hudson slumped5.5pc to $8.29 as one of theS&p’s biggest percentagedecliners.The Dow Jones industrialaverage was down 0.08points, or 0.00pc, at14,865.06.The Standard & poor’s 500Index was down 4.51 points,or 0.28pc, at 1,588.86.The Nasdaq CompositeIndex was down 5.21 points,or 0.16pc, at 3,294.95.losses were offset in theDow by Home Depot, whichjumped 2.4pc to $73.62 afterJefferies & Companyupgraded the stock onexpectations of strong firstquartersame-store sales.Data showed retail salesfell 0.4pc in march, whileFebruary’s strong gain wasrevised down slightly.Consumer spending playsa key role in the US economy,accounting for twothirdsof activity.Another report showedconsumer sentiment fell to anine-month low in early Aprilamid gloom about the longtermhealth prospects forthe US economy.Investors have been rattledby indications economicgrowth could be softening,particularly after last week’sdisappointing jobs number,though that has not derailedthe market rally so far.The advance in equities inrecent months was partlybuoyed by the FederalReserve’s economic stimulusefforts, and analysts areviewing the first-quarterearnings season as a testfor whether those gains arejustified by corporate performance.material and energystocks also fell alongside adrop in oil and preciousmetal prices.Oil prices sank 2.8pc to aneight-month low while goldhit its lowest since July2011.prices were hit by concernsover the global economicoutlook and theimpact it could have ondemand.Newmont mining fell5.9pc to $36.37 whileNewfield Exploration wasdown 4.1pc to $21.70.The SpDR Gold SharesETF fell 4.7pc to $143.95 andhit its lowest close sincemay 2011. Yesterday markedthe worst day for the goldETF since Feb. 2012.About 58pc of companiestraded on the New YorkStock Exchange closedlower while 57pc of Nasdaqlistedshares closed in negativeterritory.Volume was light, withabout 5.94 billion shareschanging hands on the NewYork Stock Exchange, theNasdaq and NYSE mKT,below the daily average sofar this year of about 6.36billion shares.l The Dow Jones industrial average was down 0.08 points, or0.00pc, at 14,865.06. l The Nasdaq Composite Index was down5.21 points, or 0.16pc, at 3,294.95.

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✁24Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013ClassifiedWantedURGENTLY REQUIREDTower Crane, 2009-2010,height: 100.0m, Boom: 60.0m,Max capacity: 8000kg. Tel:33786233, 39097967CargoPAN GULF LOGISTICS Co.WLL. For all your import/export by sea/ air/ road/ LCLcargo/ packing & removals/transports/ warehousing/cargo to Sri Lanka (CMB/Kandy/ Ampara). Contact:36097301, 36097304,36026411, 17813008AL MULLA CARGO/LOGISTICS Offers bestrates worldwide air/ seafreight, import, export,packing, local & internationalremovals, door-todoor.New office Tel.17811700 Fax: 17811707.LINK WORLD Courier offerslocal/ International/ expressservices, competitive rates.Tel: 17100090/ 33152893;omar@linkworldbahrain.com, www.linkworldbahrain.comFASTTRACK CARGO:Unbelievable price to India(sea & air), best service-GCC, packing & removals.Tel. 33028881, 33128881,bhfasttrack@gmail.comDYNAMIC FREIGHT-International moving &freight forwarding, air/ sea/road. For free estimation/consultation Tel. 39672230,17295858 Patrick.LINK WORLD (the movingexperts) provides professionalservices, local removal/international relocations Tel.17100090/ 39825024;info@linkworldbahrain.comwww.linkworldbahrain.comBLUE NILE CARGO &PACKING local & Worldwideremovals. Tel: 17406044,39334628 Email:ashraf@bnc-bh.comHOMEPAC INTERNA-TIONAL local, GCC, 24hrsremovals, dismantling,packing & fixing. Tel.17710250, 39488645,Qatar: +974-44181800,Dubai: +9714-2399883,Riyadh: +966-14721122,bahrain@homepac.comALLIED PICKFORDS foryour move. ProfessionalPacking/ Shipping ofhousehold effects/ vehiclesby sea/ air worldwide. Specialgroupage rates to theUK. Airconditioned storagefacility. Contact us today fora survey and good advice.Tel. 17735355, 17731752,email: info@alliedpickfords.com.bhFIRSTFREIGHT INTER-NATIONAL WLL for air/sea/ land import, export,packing, removals, door todoor, 374 offices worldwide.Contact David 39642636,17217523, Biju 39875636CHOICE PACKERS &MOVERS. Professionalpacking, local & worldwiderelocation, GCC transport,storage. Tel. 38352001AccommodationROOMS IN executivebuilding in Exhibition Road.Starting from BD80/-. Tel.39221361Property WantedBUILDING IN Hoora/Gudaibiya/ Adliya/ Umma AlHassam wanted to buy directfrom owner preferred; budget:BD100,000/- -BD500,000/-. Call 39655161COMMERCIAL VILLAwanted in Hidd/ Arad/ Samaheejregion for PsychologyPractice. Tel. 66666012Property for SaleRIFFA VIEWS Oasis, pleasantgolf course view 5 bedroomsvilla, land size610sqm, landscape ready,appliances, presently rented,BD275,000/-. Call 39203702VENICE PROMENADEReef Island fully furnished 1bedroom luxury apartment,presently rented out,BD92,000/-, call 39203702LUXURY VILLAS in DurratAl Bahrain (sea side/ beachside), all villa sizes and finishesare available. Contact:MIDTOWN REALESTATE 393443332BR FF flat, seaview, 24thfloor, tastefully furnished:rent/ sale, opposite CityCentre. Tel. 396982001BR FLATS for sale/ rent:Amwaj, Zawia 3. For details:Tel. 39664688 YousifAMWAJ SPACIOUS familyhome, 4BR villa + maids’ room,in and outside work kitchen,parking for 4 cars, private pooland beach access with amazingviews, BD450,000/- negotiable,Tel. 34504327 - SarahDREAM TOWER-1 luxury2BR apartment for sale,167sqm, high quality furniture,facilities included,rooftop pool, gym, sauna,BD85,000/-, negotiable,Tel. 34504327 - SarahAMWAJ ZAWIA-3 brand new2BR, 127sqm, balcony withfacilities, BD85,000/-, negotiable,Tel. 34504327 - SarahAMWAJ TALA Island, 1BRapartment for sale, 89sqm,BD65,000/-negotiable, Tel.34504327 - SarahFONTANA TOWER excellentbuy for this studio luxury apartment,77sqm, just perfect forrenting with good return,BD52,000/- call 39203702Property for RentMUHARRAQ NEAR GulfMart Hala 2BR, bathrooms,hall, SF, security. Tel:33637833WAREHOUSE, OFFICE,land, villas, apartment, rent/sale, Bahrain. Tel: 39044943,33837110. http://www.samsproperties.comADLIYA/ EXHIBITION Road: Commercial 3BR BD330/-;Gafool/ Adliya/ Mahooz: villacommercial/ residentialBD650/- BD800/- BD1000/-Juffair: 1BR FF BD350/- Tel.39459826, 17293553www.carltonestate.com,Janabiyah prime location,marvelous 5BR villa, S/P,BD1500/-, visit website. CallMarie 36504411, 17292827,marie@carltonestate.comUMM AL HASSAM: 2/3BRfully furnished flats BD380/-onwards. Semi furnishedBD230/- Tel. 39454968MAHOOZ 1/2/3BR spaciousFF, BD260/-, BD425,BD525, Adliya 3BR villaBD800/-. Tel: 33485623ABRAJ AL LULU, Seefapartment, 38th floor, 2BR,furnished, facilities, BD550/-inclusive Tel. 36476565GUDABIYA 2BR spacious,SF, car parking, BD320/- exclusive.Contact: 33754229,33005308, 34527481MAHOOZ NEAR BritishClub, quiet area, spacious 3bedrooms apartment, semi/part furnished, in privatecourt yard + garage, easyaccess to main highway.BD800/- inclusive negotiable.Purple Propeties39990939, 39629209ADLIYA, MUHARRAQ, Tubliflats, shops & offices for rent.FF/ SF. Tel. Owner 33110407MODERN 1BR, FF, SeaviewFlat in Juffair. Tel.36661673, 33313733. www.apartmentsinbahrain.comPARTY AREA, privateswimming pool, barbeque,good location. Tel.33313733, 36555427. www.apartmentsinbahrain.com1/2/3BR, DELUXE apartment,BD300/- BD400/-BD500/- Tel. 33313733,36661673. www.apartmentsinbahrain.comUMM AL HASSAM: Commercialflats, 3BR, large hall,(approximately 200sqm.),SF, BD600/. Tel 39464958JUFFAIR, FULLY furnishedapartments, 2BR,SP, gym, housekeeping,satellite, internet, BD380/- .Tel. 39414180.STAFF/ LABOUR furnishedaccommodation upto 500people, Hidd, Alba & Shop.Tel: 33153333, 33163333JUFFAIR DELUXE 3BRmodern furnished apartment,pool, gym + facilities,BD550/-. Tel: 33741479WAREHOUSES, LABOURaccommodation, showroom& offices all overbahrain. Call 37766750LABOUR ACCOMMODA-TION, new buildings for 300+workers. Tel. 39690307BEACHSIDE 2/3BRrevamped chalet villas, gardens,restaurant, pool, marina,security, BD550/-. Mark36067011, PROJECTS &PROPERTIES Tel. 17725772TUBLI FLAT seaside, 3BR,3 bathrooms, kitchen, bighall, store, BD270/-. Tel:322292261/2BR FLAT, big hall, SF,big room, Exhibition Road.Tel. 33888997ABRAJ AL LULU luxuriousFF/ SF, 1/2/3BR, BD400-1200/-. Contact: 34028666HOORA FULLY furnishedstudio flat, BD170/- inclusive.Tel: 39401183, 39836466EXHIBITION ROAD spaciousexecutive 3BR semifurnished C.AC apartment,open kitchen BD400/- Tel.39457468OFFICES AVAILABLE indifferent sizes, Hoora, Manama.Contact 17533008,39782288SARAYA 2 (near Aquapark), 4BR, double storeyvilla, new, SF BD650/-inclusive. Tel: 33445594TUBLI NEAR McDonald,seaview, 8BR double storey,big hall, BD1000/- inclusive forcompany lease. Tel: 33445594NEW OFFICES near McDonaldTubli, 2BR BD450/-; 3BRBD500/- Tel: 33445594AVAILABLE FOR rent,labour camp, warehouse,garage, offices, Salmabad.Contact: 39611161MAHOOZ 2BR, 2 bathrooms,FF, BD400/- -BD600/-, Tel. 33317020, Email:bahlease@gmail.comFURNISHED STUDIO,new, in Busaiteen (The OneBuilding). Tel. 37701777JUFFAIR LUXURY flats,3BR FF BD756/- Riffaduplex villa 4BR, pool,BD1300/- Tel. 36600459GUFOOL FLAT 2BR FF,Saar villa 2BR FF, inclusive.Tel. owner 396555243 BEDROOMS fully furnishedwith full facilitiesapartment in Juffair. Tel:17533008, 39782288JUFFAIR, REGENT Tower,27th floor, 1BR FF flat,seaview, carpark, gym,internet, security, inclusive.Tel. 39119119, 33113114BRANDNEW, BURHAMA24 flats 2BR, FF, BD7200/-Muharraq 9 flats BD2200/-Tel. 33623676STUDIO FLAT unfurnishedwith AC and electricityBD170/- Juffair. Tel. 33306003JUFFAIR NEAR AlJazeera, fully furnished2BR flat, all facilities. Tel.39458393, 36097326GUFOOL 3BR BD330/-, ZinjFF BD180/- -BD250/-, UmmAl Hassam 2BR BD260/-. Tel.38365544, 33881166EXHIBITION ROAD,Hoora. Fully furnished flatsfor rent, 2BR,1BR, 24 hourssecurity. Tel. 39604311TALA ISLAND Amwaj 1BRapartment, fully furnished,large terrace, BD475/-, inclusive,Tel. 34504327 - SarahHAMALA FAMILY spacious4 bedrooms villa part of compound,good facilities, security,BD1200/- Call 39203702AMWAJ FLAT, lagoon view,2BR, FF. Juffair Fortune Plaza,FF, 2BR. Tel. 33099737ADLIYA, JUFFAIR,Mahooz, Zinj, 2, 3 & 4BRvillas, semi & fully furnishedwith facilities from BD800/-,Tel. 34504327 - Sarah2 BEDROOMS, 2 bathrooms,hall, kitchen in Riffa for rent,BD160/-. Tel: 17830078FOTANA TOWER 3BR, veryspacious (200sq.m) exceptionallywell furnished apartmentwith large Jacuzzi, twocar parking’s and all commonin-house facilities, BD1350/-onwards. Call LANDMARKBAHRAIN 17564600, Soma:36465050 or email;info@landmarkbahrain.comAMWAJ ISLAND 4 bedroomsvilla in good quietlocation, appliances, internet,satellite, BD1200/-inclusive, Call 39203702SERENE LANDMARK Juffair,seaview spacious 2BR,2.5 bathrooms, luxury apartments,panoramic view, modernfurnishing, 24 hour services,facilities. Contact Jasmin36327700, 17364364,stayin@serenelandmark.comAt last! An easy way to book yourclassified advertisement. Just fill in theform and fax, e-mail, post or deliver.Whichever is convenient for you!ClassificationPublication DatesExtra words can be given on an attached sheet.The following details are not for publication.NAMEADDRESSTEL.SEEF AREA big officespace with ample car park,BD550/- Call 39203702JUFFAIR NEW sea viewexecutive 1 bedroom fullyfurnished luxury apartment,satellite, internet, facilities,security, BD650/- inclusive.Call 39203702JUFFAIR NEAR Aljazeera,1BR, very spacious, fullyfurnished apartments, dedicatedparking, with all commonfacilities, BD490/-monthly. Call LANDMARKBAHRAIN 17564600,Soma: 36465050 or email;info@landmarkbahrain.comFLOATING CITY Amwaj3BR villa + maids room, semifurnished with brand newkitchen and appliances,lovely views with boat mooring,BD1100/-, inclusive Tel.34504327 - SarahHALA GARDENS Saar 4BRvilla set in large garden. Marble& parquet flooring, eat inkitchen, large living dining,family hall, C.AC with heater,appliances, fitted wardrobes,swimming pool, Jacuzzi, multipurposehall, gym, tenniscourt, large children’s park,24hrs security & maintenance.Tel. 39459944, Email:skd816@batelco.com.bhRIFFA BRANDNEW buildingluxury fully furnished ,3BR flats, spacious apartments,starting BD350/-,spacious hall, open fullyequipped kitchen, flatscreen TVs, centralizedsatellite dish, security intercom,parking, 2 bathrooms,rooftop single room + pantry+ bathroom, no hall. Allinclusive or exclusive rateavailable. Tel. 39633364.CPR NO.VISA MASTER AMEX DINERS CLUB INT’NL.CARD NO.EXPIRY DT.monthyearSIGNATURESend in your coupon to: Fax: 17293400,E-mail: classifieds@tradearabia.netPost or deliver to: Exhibition Road, PO Box 1100, Manama, Bahrain.Sunday to Thursday 8.00am – 6.00pm. Saturday 8.00am – 2.00pm

For 1st Class Service Call:17299110 / 17293131Now Online: www.gulf-daily-news.comGulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013 25AMWAJ ISLAND Sea view3 bedrooms fully furnishedwith large balcony andquiet, satellite, internet,security, BD740/- inclusive.Call 39203702LABOUR ACCOMMODA-TION for rent in Galali, canoccupy 36 people. Tel.36088411, 36088618,36088409.MAHOOZ COMMERCIALvilla with 10 large rooms perfectfor small hospital, offices,training centre, excellentlocation and easy access toall roads. BD3500/- negotiable,Call 39203702MANAMA GREEN compoundwith 3 bedrooms villain quiet location, gardengarage, appliances, BD725/-inclusive, Call 39203702SEEF OFFICE space availablefor rent, all facultiesavailable. Call DANATALKHALEEJ REALESTATE 39655161LABOUR CAMP for rent onSehla Highway, 13 flats, 50rooms, AC, bed, separatebathrooms, kitchen, bigopen yard. Tel: 39663546.JUFFAIR OFFICES excellentlocation in quiet location,BD8.500 sqm amplecar park, Call 39203702ADLIYA EXECUTIVE fullyfurnished 2 bedroomsapartment, satellite, internet,security. BD400/- inclusive.Call 39203702LUXURY 1,2,3,4,5 bedrooms:villas & apartmentsin Amwaj, Juffair, Mahooz,Umm Al-Hassam, Adliya,Seef, Reef Island, Saar,Janabiya, Hamala, Jasra,Hidd, Busaiteen, RiffaViews. Price range: Rent:BD350/- to BD2300/-. Sale:BD50,000/- to BD500,000/-Call 36541000JUFFAIR APARTMENT,luxury & spacious 2BRapartment, fully furnished,facilities included, roof toppool, gym, sauna & steamroom, BD650/-, inclusive,Tel. 34504327 - SarahJUFFAIR DELUXE Amwaj2BR Duplex apartment,with facilities, semi furnishedBD500/-, fully furnishedBD600/-, inclusive,Tel. 34504327 - SarahSEEF 2BR flats, 2 bathrooms,near Dana Mall, FF,BD300/- inclusive. Tel:36137666, 33449006VILLA- AMWAJ, FloatingCity, 4BR, FF, 2 carpark,BD1,100/- inclusive. Tel:33449006 / 36137666RIFFA & ADLIYA. FF flats,secured, car park, housekeeping.Agents welcome.Tel. 34306959, 17760000.GUDAIBIYA NEAR PalaceMosque 2BR flat BD240/-Studio BD180/- Tel.36702735, 36097326 OwnerCLINIC/ OFFICE, Zinj 2BRBD400/-, 6BR villa BD850/-, Hoora 3BR flats BD350/-.Tel. 34003252JUFFAIR BRANDNEW,1BR, FF modern fittingsand furnishing, all inclusiveBD400/- Tel. 36790090FOR YOUR renting requirements-villas/ apartmentsall over Bahrain, Call Rania364545915BR BEAUTIFUL compoundvilla (strategicallylocated in Sehla), spaciouswith swimming pool,BD900/- Tel. +973-33055660, mahmoodalsaleh@gmail.comREEF ISLAND, new 2BRapartments, seaview, facilities,BD600/-BD800/- Coryn@CBRE 36715684. www.bahrainpropertyrentals.com.UF/ SF/ FF Flats & villasabove BD300/- budget availablein all areas. Nanda36143999, 39605709.NEW SHOWROOM on themain road for rent. DEL-MON ESTATE Tel.36406688 LisaFOR RENT- brandnewflats/ offices + ample parkingnear NBB Health Centre,Arad. Suitable for clinic.Tel. 34179140, 39455416AMWAJ, TALA 2BR furnishedapartment, large balcony,excellent view, BD750/-. Tel: 36309308. www.AmazingPropertiesBH.comMEDITERRANEAN VILLA,Budaiya, 5BR, small compound,peaceful, pool, garden,sea, BD800/- Tel. 33848884,www.latifgarden.comREEMAS TOWER, Juffair,FF 2BR flats with pool,gym, internet. Tel.34521364, 16686442OFFICES (Municipalityaddress) BD100/- inclusive,at Maz Business Centre,Amwaj. Tel. 16030646,39990226NEW FLATS for rent oppositeSitra Mall 2BR BD180/-,3BR BD220/- Tel. 39831158OFFICES FOR rent in Seefwith commercial addressstarting BD120/- monthly.Tel. 33778788UMM AL HASSAM: NearAsian School, spacious2BR, FF, pool, gym, parking,internet, BD400/-. Tel:34052925JANABIYA 5BR villa, 5bathrooms, swimmingpool, BD550/- exclusive.Call: 39777874, 39600771AMWAJ 2BR FF apartment,2 bathrooms,BD500/- - BD600/-, swimmingpool. Tel: 38821400JUFFAIR 2BR, fully furnishedbehind RameeInternational. Contact: JuffairVista Apartment17180500Situations WantedBGAA CONSULTING-First choice Recruitment /Outsourcing for job seekers.Tel. 17500275, info@bgaaco.com, www.bgaaco.comSituations VacantFULL-TIME WESTERNuniversity educated femaleEnglish Teacher wanted.Email info@newtonlegalgroup.com.REQUIRED AC Technician,Plumber, Welder &Insulator. Contact:17764961 or send CV tofax: 17764963 or email to:satco.ga@gmail.comPARTNERSHIP REQUIRED for Consultancy, IT,Publicity & Advertising Company.Tel: 39664117,nursery4us@gmail.comACCOUNTANT REQUIREDfor Travel Agency. SalaryBD250/-. Email: travelbahrain@yahoo.comPROPERTY NEGOTIA-TOR with experience in thesame field. Commissionpackage + car + facilities +sponsorship. Tel: 39951589URGENTLY REQUIREDSaleslady with drivinglicense and experience inBahrain market. Send CVjobhunt2012bh@gmail.com.SALES EXECUTIVE withdriving license required forbuilding materials tradingcompany. Bachelor’sDegree/ Diploma in Sales/Marketing. Email CV to:s.dpart12@gmail.comREQUIRED AN experiencedFemale Staff to workfor a ladies Salon. Call33353301 or email:hairplus.bs@gmail.comSALESGIRL & TAILORrequired for Uniform Company.Tel. 37777095,Email: uniformexpress2011@hotmail.comTRAVEL & TOURISM Officeurgently required experiencedstaff in ticketing reservation& holidays. Send CVto creative1958@live.comURGENTLY REQUIREDOperators for Excavator,JCB & Shovel, holding validBahraini driving license.Contact immediately32233970, Email:aisco@batelco.com.bhENGLISH TEACHERrequired for Kindergarten.Candidates please call39800900, 17663556, orsend your CV to:kgjobs10@gmail.comBEAUTICIAN REQUIREDfor a ladies beauty salon.Tel. 34086068. Email:haneen_09@hotmail.comAC TECHNICIAN withGCC driving license. Email:snowfall.ac@gmail.comFax: 17701546OFFICE SECRETARYrequired for Property ManagementCo. Email CV:bahvacc@gmail.comFRONT DESK FemaleReceptionist with goodEnglish, computer andcommunications skills, towork in a well known privatedental clinic in Manama.Working hours from1:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturdayto Thursday. Send CVto: almosawiclinic@hotmail.comCANADA, USA Legal Manpower,Managers- hotel/construction, Engineers,Architects, Accountants,Cashiers, Doctors, Nurses,Cooks, Chefs, AC Technicians,Electricians,Plumbers, SecurityGuards, Drivers, CraneOperators, Waiters, Housekeeping.Free recruitment.Tel. 17740525, 33132169;www.m98world.comPART TIME and full-timeEnglish Teachers required!Oxford in Bahrain worksthrough the charities inBahrain to offer affordableEnglish classes to all ages. Ifyou are energetic, organizedand proficient in English.Send your CV to oxfordinbahrain@gmail.com. Priorexperience is preferable.SALES ASSISTANTrequired for lingerie shop inRiffa. Send CV to: milavitsa.bahrain@gmail.comSALES EXECUTIVErequired for light fitting, withexperience & drivinglicense. 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26 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013ClassifiedSALESMAN REQUIREDfor prestigious diamondjewellery in Bahrain. Fluencyin English. Sales experienceis must. Send your CVwith Photograph to bahjewelsales@gmail.comPASTRY CHEF required withthe following skills: Knowledgeof cake sculpture & decoration;knows to design onpolystyrene sheets to makedifferent cartoon characters;trimming & fitting the basecake; to decorate differentkinds of cake as per requestedby the customers. Shouldbe qualified, dynamic & experiencedto work full-time.Qualified applicant shouldsend their resume & photographto: Email: alhasna@batelco.com.bh, Fax.0097317830651REQUIRED IMMEDIATE-LY Massage Therapist forthree star hotel. Sponsorshipavailable. Please sendCV to: lemonde1950@hotmail.comREQUIRED URGENTLY:Professional GeneralAccountant for ElectronicsCompany with experience oftwo years in Tally ERP 9.2,only candidates located inBahrain will be considered.Email: sales@bahrain.meREQUIRED URGENTLY:Indoor Sales Executives forElectronics Company in amall, with experience of twoyears in sales, Bahraininationals preferred. Email:sales@bahrain.meSALES EXECUTIVE havingdriving license urgentlyneeded for Electrical TradingCompany. Send CV to:hr.emcea@gmail.comA WELL Established Fire &Safety Company requiresEngineer (Project + sales)with driving license, PipeFitter & Technicians. SendCV to: anuvraj2000@yahoo.com, Tel: 39910231URGENTLY REQUIREDSecretary with 5 yearsexperience and competencyin English and Arabiclanguages. Apply to email:b.bureshaid@gmail.comSALES PERSONNEL forIndoor plant/ Interior productsshop in Muharraq. CVto: HR Dept at constmfg@gmail.comACCOUNTANT REQUIREDfor a leading telecom companywith minimum 2 yearsexperience in Bahrain. Email:info@ascentech.net, Tel:17820992, Fax: 17820993URGENTLY REQUIRED:(1) Civil Engineer- minimum5 years experience asSite Engineer for roadworks, with BachelorsDegree and Bahrain drivinglicense; Salary: BD700/- (2)Quantity Surveyor- minimum5 years experiencewith AutoCAD (for roadworks); Salary: BD600/- (3)Male Secretary- good Englishcommunication andcorrespondence skills;Salary: BD180/- -BD200/-.Please send your CVs toservicesyathreb@gmail.comELECTRONICS TECHNI-CIAN for electronic gym,espresso machines, commerciallaundry equipment.Experienced with an honestattitude. Career opportunity,apply in confidenceto Ref: Electronics Tech,c/o Karim Mansouri, POBOX 5185, BahrainBEAUTICIANS REQUIREDurgently for salon in Riffa, Tel.39992040, 39999908URGENTLY REQUIREDHaircutter & Male Manicuristfor men salon. Sponsorshipprovided. Tel.33931752, 33019363WEB DEVELOPER withexperience required forpublishing company. Email:careers@madoon.netFULL/ PART-TIME Science/MathematicsTeacher required immediately.Email: gulfacademy@gmail.com,17728000WANTED STAFF for new realestate office witth experience& valid driving license. Tel:33029529, Email: jewel.mohammed@ yahoo.comDRIVER NEEDED. Fulltime Driver for Bahrainifamily. Sponsorship available.Tel. 33115544PROFESSIONALY QUALI-FIED Teachers required foran American CurriculumSchool for Math, Computer,English, Physics Chemistry &Physical Education (maleand female both). Email CV’sto: cpsbahrain@gmail.comPART-TIME ACCOUNTANTrequired. Email: jobs@triwll.com or Fax: 17470795REQUIRED BEAUTICIAN forladies salon in Hamad Town.Tel 33388665, 33077543ACCOUNTANT CUM Secretary(male/ female) required.Call 39696007, Email:vienna@batelco.com.bhPASSIONATE COOK is neededfor a new business concept.Female. Must love working withchildren. Excellent English, presentable,25- 35 years. EmailCV to letscookbh@gmail.comEXPERIENCED CHEF, ChefHelper, Waiters, Cleaners &motorcycle/ Car driver (Deliveryboy). Email CV to:FGCR.Jobs@gmail.comMob: 36977979WELL KNOWN Fast foodchain requires (1) OperationManager with 5 years experiencein the Restaurant field(2) Waiter/ Waitresses (3)Call Agents. Send CV to:mrs.nav@hotmail.com

Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhBAHRAIN spoRt Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 201327HoRsE RACING REsULtsUnex El Greco winsfeature race in styleFAVOURITEShad a fruitfulday yesterdaywinning five ofthe seven feature races atSakhir.Unex El Greco, owned byShaikh Rashid bin MohammedAl Khalifa, trained by AlanSmith and ridden by BrettDoyle, beat Van Rooney byone-and-one-fourth-length toclaim the Shaikh Khalifa binHamad Al Khalifa Cup forimported horses which carried acash prize of BD2,000.Unlikely Hero was third andSahaal fourth.Washaah, owned by FawziAbdulla Nass, trained by FawziNass and ridden by HussainMakki, claimed the Presidentof Goys Cup for locally bredhorses which also carried a cashprize of BD2,000.The favorite beat CalculatedStrike by one-and-one-halflengthwhile Doc Holiday wasthird and Sixth Sense fourth.Keepax, owned by ShaikhHamad bin Mohammed AlKhalifa, trained by Alan Smithand ridden by Brett Doyle,beat Mr Caine by one-andthree-fourth-lengthto win thePresident of Goys Cup forn Goys president Hisham Al Jowder presents the Goys Cup to trainers Alan Smith and Fawzi Nass, rightimported horses which carried acash prize of BD1,000.Star Surprise was third andBanks and Braes fourth.Tickity Boo, owned by AlMontasir, trained by Alan Smithand ridden by Alberto Sanna,scored an upset victory pippingBarraqah by a head to win thePresident of Goys Cup for locallybred horses which carried acash prize of BD1,000.Mujazif was third and Sayaadfourth.FavouriteThe Only Boss, owned byMohammed Juma MohammedHassan, trained by Sami Saloomand ridden by Adrian Macarthy,beat Senatorial by a neck to winthe President of Goys Cup, anopen race, which carried a cashprize of BD1,000.Scottish Storm was third andMayfair Lad fourth.Lazaal, owned by ShaikhHamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa,trained by James Naylor andridden by Hassan Al Saffar,was another favourite to obligewhen it beat Bull Rush bythree-fourth-length to win thePresident of Goys Cup for locallybred horses which carried acash prize of BD1,000.Theeb was third and Onen Goys president presents the Goys Cup to Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club directorgeneral Tawfiq Sharaf Al AlawiWay fourth.Rabda 1558, owned by AlJasrah, trained by Yousif Taherand ridden by Nader A Aziz,created the first upset of the daywhen it beat Krayaan 1441 towin the President of Goys Cupfor Arabian horses which alsocarried a cash prize of BD1,000.Rabdaan 1276 was third andRabda 1410 fourth.1st race: 1 Rabda 1558 (Owner:Al Jasrah, Trainer: Yusif Taher,Jockey: Nader A Aziz); 2 Kryaaan1441 (B) (Al Jazayir, YousifAlboanain, Hassan Al Saffar); 3Rabdaan 1276 (B) (Al Wasmiya,A Kuwaiti,Ali Al Saffar); 4 Rabda1410 (Al Roudha Stable, FawziNass, Moh’d Saeed).2nd race: 1 Lazaal (B) (ShaikhHamad bin Abdulla bin IsaAl Khalifa, J Naylor, HassanAl Saffar); 2 Bull Rush (B) (AlNasseriyeh, A Smith, Brett Doyle);3 Theeb (Walla Fadhel Majeed,Osama Hashim, Andrew Elliott);4 One Way (S Jawad MahmoodJawad, Mahmood Jawad, AliHassan).3rd race: 1 The Only Boss (B)(Moh’d Juma Moh’d Hassan,Sami Saloom, Adrian Macarthy);2 Senatorial (B) (TT) (HussainEbrahim Al Afoo, Moh’d Hassan,George Buckell); 2 Scotish Storm(Fateel Brothers Syndicate,BasemMahdi, Abdulla Faisal); 4 MayfairLad (TT) (Yunis AbdulhameedAhmed, A Kuwaiti, Ali Al Saffar).4th race: 1 Tickity Boo (AlMontasir, A Smith, Brett Doyle); 2Barraqah (Shaikh Isa bin Abdullabin Isa Al Khalifa, J Naylor, Ali AlSaffar); 3 Mujasif (Feras SamiHashem Al Meshqab, Moh’dKhamis, Andrew Elliott); 4 Sayaad(B) (Fawzi Abdulla Nass, FawziNass, Hussain Makki).5th race: 1 Keepax (ShaikhHamad bin Moh’d bin Rashid AlKhalifa, A Smith, Brett Doyle);2 Mr Caine (Fateel BrothersSyndicate, Basem Mahdi, AlbertoSanna); 3 Star Surprise (B)(TT) (Yasmeen Hussain AhmedAldailami, Bader Al Abed, Moh’dSaeed); 4 Banks and Braes(Kumail A Jalil Al Mallah, SamiSaloom, Andrew Elliott).6th race: 1 Washaah (B) (FawziAbdulla Nass, Fawzi Nass,Hussain Makki); 2 CalulatedStrike (Al Montasir, A Smith,Brett Doyle); 3 Doc Holiday(Al Montasir, A Smith, GeorgeBuckell) 4 Sixth Sense (AlMontasir, A Smith, Carmen Lauri).7th race: 1 Unex El Greco(Shaikh Rashid bin Moh’d binRashid Al Khalifa, A Smith,Brett Doyle); 2 Van Rooney (TT)(Deena Ahmed Shah, Ali Jan,Alberto Sanna); 3 Unlikely Hero(B) (Moh’d Sadiq A Ali Abbas,Taleb Ali, Andrew Elliott); 4Sahaal (TT) (Hadi Ebrahim AlAfoo, Moh’d Hassan, Hassan AlSaffar).n Action from one of the races

28 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013BAHRAIN spoRtEmail: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhFans snap up tickets as F1 excitement mountsONLY a few days remainbefore the curtain goes up on the2013 Formula One Gulf Air BahrainGrand Prix and excitement ahead ofthe three-day weekend can be feltacross the kingdom.The mega event is this season’sfourth round and will take Bahrainby storm on April 19 to 21 at BahrainInternational Circuit (BIC), “TheHome of Motorsport in the MiddleEast”.Race fans will relish the opportunityto see drivers from motorsport’s premieredivision pit their skills againsteach other on BIC’s 5.412km track asthey battle for podium space.range of exciting main stage androaming entertainment acts, concerts,activities, a Jungle Kids Tent, and thePorsche Coleccion Gomez art exhibitionwill also feature on the sidelines,to make Bahrain’s foremost sportsevent even more spectacular.StrategicallyWith all the excitement kicking offin just six days, tickets have beenmoving fast as people snap up theirtickets to ensure their place at theGrand Prix.Fans can buy tickets for any of BIC’sstrategically located Grandstands,including the Main Grandstand,Grandstand, University Grandstandand Victory Grandstand.They are available for all three daysof the Formula One weekend or forRace Day alone.Tickets cost BD180 for the MainGrandstand for all three days ofaction, and BD155 for Race Dayalone. The Batelco Grandstand offerstickets at BD120 apiece for three daysand BD105 for Race Day.Tickets to the Turn One Grandstandare BD80 for the weekend andBD70 for the Grand Prix, whileUniversity Grandstand tickets costBD65 for all three days and BD55for Race Day.priced the lowest. They cost BD50for the entire three-day weekend andBD40 for Race Day alone.All three-day ticket holders getexclusive bonuses, including accessto the Pit Lane Walk activity onApril 18, entry to supporting racesduring the Bahrain GP, access to theF1 Village and entry to the Ne-Yoand Calvin Harris performances onApril 21.A Friday Roaming Ticket is alsoavailable and it can be purchased atBD65 for those looking to experienceall the vantage points of the track onthe Friday alone.Tickets for the Gulf Air Club loungeApart from all the race action, a Batelco Grandstand, Turn One Victory Grandstand tickets are are BD40 for all three days or BD20Mohammed setsearly ride pacen The Crown Prince flags off the race. Right, Shaikh Nasser prepares for the start of the race.HUSSAIN Mohammedgrabbed early lead in the120km Crown PrinceCup Endurance HorseRide Championship last night.The 2012-13 endurance season endingevent, hosted by Bahrain InternationalEndurance Village in Sakhir, is the onlynight ride of the year and got underwaywith some of Bahrain’s top stables, inaddition to riders from Saudi Arabia andQatar vying for the prestigious trophy.Hussain, the Bahrain Royal EnduranceTeam rider, had a fine start as he completedthe first of a five-stage ride, whichwas over 30 kms, in one hour, 10 minutesand 50 seconds on Borril with an averagespeed of 25kmph.Behind him were Shaikh Ebrahim binMohammed Al Khalifa (1:10:55) in secondplace on Happy with an average speed of25kmph while Raed Mahmood (1:11:03)of Al Khalidiya Stable was third on Derom,also with an average speed of 25kmph.More than 100 riders from different stablesin Bahrain, led by Royal EnduranceTeam skipper Shaikh Nasser bin HamadAl Khalifa, lined up for one of the enduranceseason’s most awaited events.The remaining stages in this 120kmride were 30 kms for the second, 25 kmsfor the third, 20 kms for the fourth whilethe fifth and concluding stage was over15 kms.CeremonyThe race action continued till the earlyhours of this morning and was followedby a prize-giving ceremony at the village.Early on, the participants escorted theirhorses to the veterinary inspection area atthe endurance village, where a full teamof veterinarians were available to conductexaminations.n The raceis onThe championship is organised by theBahrain Royal Equestrian and EnduranceFederation (Breef) and is held under thepatronage of His Royal Highness PrinceSalman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the CrownPrince, Deputy Supreme Commander andFirst Deputy Prime Minister.It also featured an 80 kms qualifyingride which was an opportunity for ridersto get eligible to compete in future FEIWorld Endurance Championships.Prince Salma waved the Bahrain flagat the village gate to announce the start ofthe race in presence of federation representativesand other high ranking officials.for Friday only.Meanwhile, children aged three to15 receive a 50 per cent discounton each ticket, while school studentsaged 16 and 17 can get a 25 per centdiscount. University students receive a10 per cent discount.People with special needs areoffered a 25 per cent discount, asare senior citizens aged 60 years andabove.Tickets are available at BIC’s standsat Bahrain City Centre and Seef Malland at the circuit’s Welcome Centre.They are also sold at all Batelcobranches, online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on+973-17-450000.Kubica’s rallyhopes dashedafter puncturesL I S B O N :Ex-Formula One driver RobertKubica saw his Rally ofPortugal hopes crumble yesterdayafter a series of puncturestrumped his total of remainingspare tyres.Kubica, 28, whose F1 careercareered to a halt when he suffereda horror crash in an Italianrally in February two years ago,was second in the standings inthe production class when hisrace ended early yesterday.His Citroen suffered threepunctures on the first four stages,and with only two sparetyres left, the Pole was unableto complete the 206km drive tothe final stage in the Portuguesecapital.GravelKubica, making his gravelrally debut in the world championship,had been fourthquickest though yesterday’sopening stage and went thirdfastest on the next despite slippinginto a ditch.He was second quickest onstage three and again on four,but at the expense of anothertwo flat tyres.“He did a great performancetoday,”the head of CitroenRacing, Yves Matton toldwww.wrc.com.“His style is good - it’s verysimilar to the top drivers. He’strying to drive where the gripis the best.Isa Town setfor clash withNuwaidratISA TOWN will belooking to strengthentheir hold on the sixthand final berth in thesix-team play-offsin the Zain BahrainBasketball League when theytake on Nuwaidrat tonight atZain Arena in Um Al Hassam.Isa Town and Nuwaidratface off at 6pm, to be followedat 7.45pm by Sitra taking onAl Najma.Isa Town are currently sixthwith a 9-7 win-loss record,whule Nuwaidrat are seventhon a 7-9 mark.Isa Town, Nuwaidrat andHidd are all vying for the lastberth in the play-offs.League action continuestomorrow with defendingchampions Muharraq taking onBahrian Club in the first game,and then Manama facing AlHidd in the late contest.

ahrain sportEmail: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhGulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 201329Calahorra claimsolympic triathlonn Shaikh Nasser lifts the trophyas Shaikh Khalid looks onl Shaikh Nasser wins M16 category titlen Winners of various categories show off their trophiesn Shaikh KhalidMIKEL Calahorra was the overallwinner yesterday in the BahrainRoad Runners (BRR) OlympicTriathlon, held in the vicinity ofSofitel Hotel in Zallaq.Calahorra was the first to completethe grueling event, which started witha 1.5km swim in the sea, followed bya 40km cycle and ended with a 10kmrun.Calahorra clocked two hours fiveminutes 53 seconds for his victory. Hewas the first out of the water in 19:07minutes. He then clocked 1:04:42 inthe cycling stage, before completinghis run in 42:04 minutes to cap a fineperformance.Calahorra was in a class of his ownin the event. He built a lead of nearlytwo minutes ahead of his closest challengerAnwar Jawhar, who finished ina total time of 2:07:37 as the overallrunner-up.Kevin Orlandi was third overall in2:08:48.Among the women, Michele NicoleAjaji was the first to cross the finishline in 2:44:32. She clocked 27:19minutes in the swimming stage, followedit with a 1:22:34 time in hercycling stage. She ended with a 54:39mark in her run.AheadAjaji completed the event well aheadof runner-up Nada Jamsheer who finishedin 2:46:37, while Meghan Allenwas third in 2:48:36.There were several other winnersin various age-categories of the race.Supreme Council for Youth andSports chairman and Bahrain OlympicCommittee president Shaikh Nasserbin Hamad Al Khalifa won the M16category. He completed the event in an Shaikh Nasserand Shaikh Khalidin action during thecycling stagetotal time of 2:20:27. Ali Al Rakhayesfollowed behind him while Dhari AlMousherji was third.Supreme Council for Youth andSports first deputy chairman andBahrain Athletics Association presidentShaikh Khalid bin Hamad AlKhalifa was fourth in the same category,finishing in 2:27:17.His Majesty King Hamad congratulatedShaikh Nasser and ShaikhKhalid on their fine efforts in yesterday’srace.Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalidexpressed their thanks to His Majestythe King for his continuous support.Shaikh Khalid also applaudedShaikh Nasser on clinching first placein their race category.Amongst the other victors in variousclasses, Andrew Pascoe won themen’s 30 (2:10:31), Christophe Sargisthe men’s 40 (2:10:24), Tim Owen themen’s 45 (2:23:16), Ludger Gbiorczykthe men’s 50 (2:12:24) and Ed Ryanthe men’s 55 (2:49:02).Among the ladies, Dana Zubari wonthe ladies’ 30 (3:03:08) age class,Suzy Alzeera claimed the ladies’ 40(2:48:43), and Mary Ann Ballouz theladies’ 50 (2:52:26).The Zilzal 3 team won the men’steam category in 2:13:06, while theteam led by Ali Anbar claimed themixed teams class in 2:04:09.Following the race, the winnerswere presented their prizes in a specialawarding ceremony.BASEBALLMLB games on Thursday (home team inCAPS)DETROIT 11 Toronto 1San Francisco 7 CHICAGO CUBS 6WASHINGTON 7 Chicago WS 4Baltimore 3 BOSTON 2Oakland 8 LA ANGELS 1Texas 4 SEATTLE 3LA Dodgers 3 SAN DIEGO 2BASKETBALLNBA matches on Thursday:Golden State 97 Oklahoma 116Chicago 118 New York K 111(Overtime)ICE HOCKEYNHL games on Thursday (home team inCAPS)Ottawa 3 PHILADELPHIA 1WASHINGTON 3 Carolina 1NY Islanders 2 BOSTON 1Montreal 5 BUFFALO 1Pittsburgh 6 TAMPA BAY 3San Jose 3 DETROIT 2(Shootout)WINNIPEG 7 Florida 2St. Louis 2 MINNESOTA 0LOS ANGELES 3 Colorado 2(Shootout)SOCCERAustralian A-League semi-final:WS Wanderers 2 Brisbane Roar 0German league:SC Freiburg 3 Hanover 1(Schulz 24-og, Kruse 44, Schmid 73)(Rausch 36)Libertadores Cup:Group 2Palmeiras (Bra) 1 Libertad (Par) 0Group 7CD Lara (Ven) 2 Univ. de Chile (Chi) 3Olimpia (Par) 4 Newell’s OlB (Arg)Dutch league:VVV Venlo 0 FC Zwolle 2 1French Ligue 1:Valenciennes 0 St Etienne 0Polish championship:Pogon Szczecin 1 Widzew Lodz 1Zaglebie Lubin 2 Korona Kielce 1TENNISGrand Prix Hassan II at Complexe SportifAl Amal (seedings in parentheses):Men’s singles (quarter-finals): StanislasWawrinka (1, Switzerland) bt GuillermoGarcia-Lopez (Spain) 6-1, 6-2; KevinAnderson (2 South Africa) bt Grega Zemlja(8, Slovenia), 6-4, 6-4; Martin Klizan (3Slovakia) bt Robin Haase (7, Netherlands)7-5, 6-1; Tommy Robredo (Spain) bt BenoitPaire (4, France) 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-0.US Clay Court Championship inHouston:Quarter-finals: Rhyne Williams (US) btRuben Ramirez Hidalgo (Spain) 7-6(1) 1-66-4; 1-Nicolas Almagro (Spain) beat 7-PaoloLorenzi (Italy) 6-4 6-4..2nd round: 3-Juan Monaco (Argentina)bt Tim Smyczek (US) 7-6(5) 6-1; RicardasBerankis (Lithuania) bt 2-Tommy Haas(Germany) 6-3, 6-3; Robby Ginepri (US) btMartin Alund (Argentina) 6-2 4-6.WTA Katowice Open on Friday:Women’s singles (quarter-finals): RobertaVinci (ITA x2) bt Karolina Pliskova (CZE)6-1, 6-0 6-4; 1-Petra Kvitova (CzechRepublic) bt Petra Martic (Croatia) 6-3 6-2;Annika Beck (Germany) bt Maria ElenaCamerin (Italy) 7-6(1) 6-0.Men’s singles: 1-Nicolas Almagro (Spain)bt Gael Monfils (France) 2-6 6-0 6-3; 5-JohnIsner (US) bt Jack Sock (U.S.) 7-5 6-7(3)7-6(3); 7-Paolo Lorenzi (Italy) bt FlavioCipolla (Italy) 7-6(4) 6-1; Ruben RamirezHidalgo (Spain) bt 6-Fernando Verdasco(Spain) 6-3 6-2; Rhyne Williams (US) bt IvoKarlovic (Croatia) 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(3).

30 Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhGulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013world sportBasel edge spursin penalty clashBASEL: FC Basel reached their first Europeansemi-finals by beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-1on penalties in the Europa League on Thursdayafter a dreadful miss by Emmanuel Adebayor inthe shootout.Clint Dempsey scored an 82nd minute equaliser for Tottenhamto send the quarter-final second-leg into extra-time, whichTottenham survived with 10 men as the match ended 2-2 and 4-4on aggregate.But it was all in vain as Togolese Adebayor casually leantback and fired his effort high and wide after team mate TomHuddlestone had seen a previouspenalty saved by YannInjured Youngout of actionfor two weeksMANCHESTER:Manchester Unitedwill be withoutwinger AshleyYoung for twoweeks because of an ankleproblem but the PremierLeague leaders’ defensive injuriesshowed signs of easingyesterday.Young limped off inMonday’s 2-1 defeat byManchester City, where thesecond-placed championsnarrowed the gap on leadersUnited to 12 points althoughthey have already conceded thetitle race is over with sevengames to go.“He got a sore whack on hisankle, maybe two weeks withhim,” manager Alex Ferguson,whose side have 77 points from31 games, told a news conference.There was better news forhis defenders with centre backNemanja Vidic expected toreturn to training, while JonnyEvans has trained and ChrisSmalling started running, boththis week.Midfielder Paul Scholesshould return to first-teamtraining on Monday, Fergusonsaid.United travel to 15th-placedStoke City tomorrow.ENGLISH FIXTURESTODAY(Starting at 5pm Bahrain timeunless stated otherwise)Premier LeagueArsenal v Norwich CityAston Villa v FulhamEverton v QPRReading v LiverpoolSouthampton v West HamEnglish FA CupSemi-finalsMillwall(II) v Wigan(Starting at 7.15pm)TOMORROWPremier LeagueNewcastle v Sunderland(2pm)Stoke City v Man United(4.05pm)FA Cup semi-finalChelsea v Manchester City(Starting at 6pm)Sommer.Defender AleksandarDragovic was hero and villainfor the Swiss champions,gifting Tottenham a goal witha blunder in the first-half butthen scoring with a headerwhile Dempsey scored bothn Basel goalkeeperSommer defends agoals for the English Premierpenalty shot by Spurs’League side, who were missingHuddlestone during thethe injured Gareth Bale.Thursday night’s semifinalclashTottenham, the only formerwinners of the competition inthe last eight, went ahead in the23rd minute following a dreadful mix up in which the Swiss side took control.The game took another twist whenthe Basel defence.Austrian Dragovic made up for his blunderTottenham had defender Jan VertonghenScott Parker played a pass through thefour minutes after the break, snapping sent off for tripping Marco Streller whenmiddle and Dragovic should have easily up a rebound to score after Fabian Schaer’s he had a run at goal, followed by a scufflecut it out but instead miscued, allowing header was parried at point-blank range by as Basel were awarded a free kick on theDempsey to nip in, round Sommer, and Brad Friedel.edge of the area shortly afterwards.tuck the ball into the far corner with a coolfinish.ChallengeTottenham had their backs to the wallin extra-time as Mohamed Elneny hit theBasel replied four minutes later when Tottenham’s challenge appeared to have post from 30 metres but survived, onlyMohamed Salah burst clear on the right fizzled out until Dempsey scored from to be let down by their efforts from theand scored a neat left foot finish, after close range with eight minutes to go. penalty spot.Bayern drawn to clash with BarcaNYON, Switzerland:Barcelona, chasing theirthird title in five years, willCHAMPIONS LEAGUESEMI-FINAL LINE-UPBayern winger Arjen Robben saidbefore the draw: “We’d like to be keptapart from Dortmund, but you don’tface treble-chasing BayernBayern Munich v Barcelona have a choice in these things.”Munich in the ChampionsB Dortmund v Real MadridThe German sides will be at home inLeague semi-finals while Borussiathe first-legs in two weeks’ time withDortmund were drawn against Real The semi-final first-legs will take place on the return games one week later.Madrid for the second time in this season’sApril 23 and 24 and the second-legs on Bayern and Barcelona have surprisinglycompetition.The draw ensured bitter local rivalrieswould not be renewed for the timebeing, although it opened up the possibilitiesof an all German final or aReal-Barca clash at Wembley.A Bayern-Real meeting wouldalso have been potentially explosiveas there is a long history of stormyencounters between them.The German pair, whose duel fordomestic supremacy has sparked someApril 30 and May 1acrimonious comments off the pitch,were glad to have avoided each other.“We are happy with this draw, notbecause we think it’s an easy one, butbecause the Champions League isan international competition and wewanted an international game ratherthan a national tie against Bayern,”said Dortmund CEO Hans-JoachimWatzke.met just six times in Europeancompetition with only one win for theCatalans.Barcelona’s 4-0 thrashing at theNou Camp in the Champions Leaguequarter-final in 2008/09 is still freshin the mind of Bayern chief executiveKarl-Heinz Rummenigge.“Barcelona are the benchmark forme in Europe,” he said. “They havewon the Champions League more thanany other team in the recent years.”City boss Mancini sweats on Silva fitnessMANCHESTER: ManchesterCity manager RobertoMancini said yesterdaythat he will give midfielderDavid Silva every chance toprove his fitness for their FA Cup semifinalwith Chelsea.Spain international Silva has beenstruggling with a hamstring injury sustainedin City’s 2-1 victory over rivalsManchester United at Old Trafford onMonday.The win cut the gap at the top of theEnglish Premier League to 12 points butwith the title effectively lost, City havea chance to salvage their season by makingthe FA Cup final.Mancini confirmed that he will giveSilva every chance to play a part in thematch at Wembley tomorrow.Possible“We will decide on the day of thegame (whether he will play). We don’tknow if it is possible but if there is arisk, he doesn’t play,” said Mancini.“It (Silva’s injury) is getting better.Yesterday he ran. I think we have achance. I don’t think he can play 100per cent but it is important he is close.”Mancini said he did not expectChelsea to show any signs of tiredness,despite having just returned from Russiafor a Europa League quarter-final withRubin Kazan.“Every game against Chelsea is difficult.They are a good team in theirbest moment this season, doing verywell and I am happy for Rafael Benitezbecause he is a good manager,” Mancinisaid.“This game is important. It will bedifferent from the other game we playedagainst Chelsea. It is more difficult, theyare in a good moment.Fenerbahceto take onBenfica insemi-finalsN Y O N ,Switzerland: Basel,who have become ascourge of Englishteams in Europe,were given a chance to claimanother Premier League scalpwhen they were paired withChelsea in the Europa Leaguesemi-final draw yesterday.Turkey’s Fenerbahce, wholike the Swiss champions Baselare in a European semi-final forthe first time, will play twiceEuropean champions Benfica inthe other tie.Basel knocked TottenhamHotspur out of the tournamentin the quarter-finals and alsoeliminated Manchester Unitedin the Champions League groupstage last season.“We have quite a good recordagainst English teams,” Baselpresident Bernhard Heusler toldEUROPA LEAGUESEMI-FINAL LINE-UPSFenerbahce v BenficaBasel v ChelseaMatches to be played on April 25and May 2Reuters. “We are still a smallSwiss team in the eyes of theEnglish fans, but that doesn’tmatter, I like to be the underdog...“It’s fantastic for us. As aboy, I admired English footballand Tottenham Hotspur, playerslike Glenn Hoddle.“People ask me in Switzerlandwhat I learned most and I saidthe sportsmanship, the way theytreated us,” he added.“In Switzerland, it’s theopposite. When a team loses,the president or club representativestarts to blame referees orwhatever.“The English congratulatedus, they didn’t talk about thereferees or penalties or nonpenalties,they just said that wewere the better team.”Chelsea are bidding tobecome only the fourth teamto win all three of Uefa’s majorclub competitions.They won the old EuropeanCup Winners’ Cup in 1971and 1998, as well as lastyear’s Champions League, andwould emulate Juventus, AjaxAmsterdam and Bayern Munichby adding the Europa League totheir collection.Basel, who have alreadyplayed 18 European matchesthis season in an odyssey whichbegan last July in Estonia, andFenerbahce will play their firstlegsat home.“They played against Rubin Kazanwith three or four players they will playagainst us. I think they rested five or sixplayers.”Manchester City last won the FA Cupin 2011 and Mancini said he was lookingforward to heading to the landmarkLondon stadium for the semi-final.“I think to play at Wembley is fantastic.For the FA Cup or the PremierLeague, for all the supporters there is amagic moment,” added Mancini.“Every trophy is important for everyteam. For us, more so, because we havethis chance to go to the final.”

Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhworld sport Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 201331Davis steers Baltimore past Bostonn Padres’ Kotsay and Dodgers’ Hairston Jr push Quentin offBOSTON: Chris Davis hit hissixth homer to lead the BaltimoreOrioles past the Boston Red Sox3-2, while Dodgers pitcher ZackGreinke broke his left collarbone in abench-clearing brawl with the San DiegoPadres during Los Angeles’ 3-2 NationalLeague victory.Juan Uribe’s pinch-hit home run in theeighth put the Dodgers ahead, two inningsafter Greinke hit Carlos Quentin on theleft shoulder with a pitch.The slugger started walking toward themound and Greinke appeared to say something.Quentin then charged the 2009 ALCy Young Award winner. They droppedtheir shoulders and collided, and Quentintackled the pitcher to the ground.Quentin and Greinke ended up at the bottomof a huge scrum as players from bothsides ran onto the field and jumped in.Greinke was checked by a trainer andmanager Don Mattingly before walkingoff toward the dugout, his uniform topdisheveled after it had been pulled overhis head by Quentin.After the teams started going back tothe dugouts and bullpens, Jerry HairstonJr came running across the field yellingand pointing at someone in the San Diegodugout and had to be restrained.SluggerDodgers slugger Matt Kemp also waslivid, perhaps in part because Padresstarter Jason Marquis threw a high-andtightpitch to him in the first inning.The benches and bullpens emptiedagain, leading to pushing and shoving.But it did not appear any punches werethrown.Quentin, Kemp and Hairston werethe field after he charged Dodgers’ GreinkeWhen they were finally pulled apart, ejected.Hyderabad scoreover lowly delhiNEW DELHI: There was no end to Delhi Daredevils’misery as the side crashed to its fourth successivedefeat in the Indian Premier League, losing a lowscoringsee-saw contest by three wickets to SunrisersHyderabad last night.Even Virender Sehwag’s presence failed to lift the side asall they could manage was a paltry 114 for eight after electingto bat at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.Sehwag played his first game of theseason and the side must have expectedan inspiring start from him but the outof-favourIndian opener could not helpthe side, whose cup of woes is now overflowing.The batsmen yet again let the Delhiteam down but the Hyderabad bowlersdeserve the credit for keeping the hosts under constant pressureby regular strikes.The fortunes kept fluctuating in the low-scoring thrillerbut eventually Hyderabad huffed and puffed to win withfour balls to spare.It became a battle of nerves for both the sides and AmitMishra (16) and Dale Steyn (9) steered their side home, withthe latter finishing the match with a crushing straight driveoff Irfan Pathan.It was a shoddy batting display by the home side as wellas the visitors. Hyderabad batsmen were far from comfortablein their chase and almost gifted Delhi their first win.TODAY’S MATCHESMumbai I v Pune W1.30pm Bahrain timeChennai SK v RC Bangalore5.30pm Bahrain timen Hamilton talks to Mercedes engineers after yesterday’s first freepractice in ShanghaiRuns did not come easy for the visitors and they too lostwickets at regular intervals to keep Delhi in hunt.Skipper Sangakkara (28) and Parthiv Patel (19) settledthe innings after the early loss of Akshath Reddy (1), whowas run out.However, after Patel was caught by Shahbaz Nadeem inhis follow through and Sangakkara was dismissed by JohanBotha, Delhi were back in the match.Nadeem struck again when he had bighittingCameron White (4) stumped andthe visitors had their heart in their mouthwhen Hanuma Vihari (17) was removedby Morne Morkel.SlumpedHyderabad were now 71 for five in 15thover and soon slumped to 100 for seven but the win eludedDelhi again as Mishra kept his cool and played a matchwinningcameo off 14 balls.Earlier, Hyderabad played to their strength, with the disciplinedbowling attack, piling on the misery on the Delhibatsmen, who have been struggling since the beginning ofthe tournament.Sehwag’s contribution was mere 12 runs as Delhi toporderfailed again. Sangakkara was smart in captaincy ashe shuffled his bowlers intelligently, never allowing Delhibatsmen to play freely on a wicket, which had unevenbounce.Hamilton blasts soft tyresSHANGHAI: Lewis Hamilton wentfrom sick to quick at the Chinese Grand Prixyesterday only to find his tyres were fallingapart.The two free practice sessions marked theseason debut of Pirelli’s quick-wearing softtyres and, while Ferrari’s Felipe Massa andLotus found them to their liking, Hamiltonwas of the opposite opinion.“My tyre was the worst I’ve ever experienced.There were bits flying off it all over theplace. It didn’t last long,” said the Mercedesdriver, who had retired to his hotel with anallergy on Thursday.“It (the soft) doesn’t feel like the righttyre for this circuit. I did a couple of lapsand the tyre disintegrated. It was quiteunusual,” the 2008 Formula One championtold reporters.Mercedes were one-two at the top of thetimesheets, with Nico Rosberg leading, in amorning session that saw only the mediumcompound used.The soft told a different story with Rosberg,last year’s winner in Shanghai, fourth in theafternoon and Hamilton seventh while Massawas fastest.Hamilton said he had felt a little uncomfortablein the car.“We made a change going into free practicetwo with the brakes and there was a big difference,a positive step, and I’m hoping wecan make some more steps like that just tomake feel more comfortable in the car,” heexplained.DifferentPirelli motorsport director Paul Hemberysaid degradation had been in line with expectationson the medium tyre but not the soft,with big differences between the two.“We’d expect the soft tyre to last between 11to 12 laps in the race and the medium tyre forabout 18 laps,” he added.In the only other NL game, the SanFrancisco Giants rallied from an earlyfive-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs7-6 after Angel Pagan had a go-ahead sacrificefly when pitcher Ryan Vogelsongwalked with the bases loaded to tie it inthe fifth inning.Adam Jones drove in two runs, includinga tiebreaking double, and DustinPedroia and Mike Napoli had consecutiveRBI singles for the Red Sox, who droppeda series for the first.Baltimore improved to 1-3 in one-rungames after going 29-9 last season.Ryan Zimmerman delivered a two-rundouble after Bryce Harper was intentionallywalked to lead the WashingtonNationals over the Chicago Bulls 7-4 inthe only interleague game.Miguel Cabrera tripled, scored twiceand even stole a base as the Detroit Tigersbeat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-1 afterknocked Josh Johnson out ofthe game with a five-run secondinning.Doug Fister (2-0) alloweda run and eight hits in eightinnings for the win. Johnson(0-1) gave up six runs andseven hits in 1 1-3 innings —the shortest start of his career.Prince Fielder had fourRBIs and Torii Hunter addedthree for the Tigers.In other AL games, theOakland Athletics thrashedthe Los Angeles Angels 8-1and the Texas Rangers edgedthe Seattle Mariners 4-3.Robinson starsas Bulls snapKnicks streakCHICAGO: TheChicago Bulls stoppedanother lengthywinning streak onThursday as NateRobinson scored a season-high35 points in a 118-111 overtimewin that ended the NewYork Knicks’ 13-game run inNBA.Oklahoma City’s KevinDurant had 31 points, 10rebounds and eight assists tohelp the Thunder regain theWestern Conference’s bestrecord with a 116-97 victoryover the Golden State Warriors.Jimmy Butler added 22points and Luol Deng scored16 as the Bulls busted a longstreak for the second time inabout a two-week span, endingthe Miami Heat’s 27-game run- the second-longest in NBAhistory - on March 27.PeriodRobinson scored eight pointsin the extra period after startingovertime with a three-pointplay to give Chicago a 108-105lead.They put the Knicks’ longeststreak in nearly two decades torest with a huge surge in thesecond half, offsetting CarmeloAnthony’s 36 points.At Oakland, Kevin Martinscored 23 points off the benchand Russell Westbrook added18 points and nine assists forthe Thunder, who moved a halfgameahead of San Antonio forthe top seed. The Spurs split theseason series with OklahomaCity, but the Thunder (58-21)own the tiebreaker because ofits better conference record.Stephen Curry scored 22points and reserve Jarrett Jackhad 19 points on a night theplayoff-bound Warriors lostcenter Andrew Bogut to anotherinjury. The 7-footer left inthe first quarter with a sprainedleft ankle. His status is unclear.

32 Gulf Daily News Saturday, 13th April 2013Almagro rallies to tame battling MonfilsHOUSTON: Top seed NicolasAlmagro fought back to beatFrenchman Gael Monfils 2-6,6-0, 6-3 in Thursday’s secondround at the US Men’s ClayCourt Championship in Houston.Almagro grabbed the decisive break inthe eighth game of the deciding set and theSpaniard will fancy his chances of securinga 13th clay-court title of his career in his firstappearance at the Houston tournament.Fifth seed John Isner defeated 20-year-oldfellow American wild card Jack Sock 7-5, 6-7,7-6 in a match which featured just just onebreak of serve.Isner is aiming to reach his third semi-finalof 2013, following Delray Beach and San Jose,but first he must deal with Lithuanian RicardasBerankis.The 73rd-ranked Berankis produced an upsetbeating 2004 Houston winner and number twoseed Tommy Haas 6-3, 6-3. Third seed anMonaco made his way safely through his opener,beating American Tim Smyczek 7-6, 6-1.LastDays260%DISCOUNTSitra | Kingdom of BahrainTel: 1773 1313 | Mobile: 3605 8111 | Fax: 1791 1098MASSA SETSEARLYPACESHANGHAI: Ferrari’sFelipe Massa set an ‘incredible’ paceto top the timesheets at the end ofChinese Grand Prix practice yesterdayafter Nico Rosberg had led aMercedes one-two in the morningsession.“In terms of everybody else on thetyre, the pace is not good, it’s incredible,”declared the Brazilian’s race engineerRob Smedley after Massa set a quickesttime of one minute 35.340 on the softPirelli tyre being used for the first timethis season.Kimi Raikkonen, winner of FormulaOne’s Melbourne season-opener inMarch, was second fastest for Lotusin 1:35.492 at the circuit outsideShanghai.“When I fitted the softs, the car improveda lot... it was impressive, like driving twocompletely different cars,” said Massa,who has out-qualified team mate FernandoAlonso in the last four races.“Our race pace looks competitive, thecar is handling well on both types of tyreand degradation was not excessive, even ifthe higher wear rate of the soft comparedto the medium compound will be animportant factor when it comes to choosingthe right strategy.”Last year’s winner Rosberg had lappedin 1:36.717 before lunch, with 2008 worldchampion Lewis Hamilton 0.454 slower.Teams focused largely on longer runs inthe afternoon.The German has led the race inShanghai in the past three editions whilehis 2012 win at the monumental circuitwas the first of his Formula One career.OvertakeHamilton, third in Malaysia last monthafter Rosberg was ordered not to overtakebecause of concerns the cars might runout of fuel, is the only driver to have wontwice in China.“I felt very comfortable in the car and itwas a productive day for us, we definitelylearnt a lot,” Rosberg said.“We looked good on one lap, but thereis some work still to do on the longer runs.Tyre degradation was particularly high onthe option tyre out there today.”Red Bull’s Mark Webber, whose workingrelationship with world championSebastian Vettel hit a new low after a teamorders storm in Malaysia, ended both sessionsahead of the German.Webber was third and fifth respectivelywhile Vettel was fourth and 10th.“It was a tricky day for us. I seemed tostruggle a little bit more this afternoon; thegap to the guys at the top is a bit biggerthan I would like,” Vettel said.“But we have two or three things towork on and we should be in better shapetomorrow. It’s not a disaster.”Alonso lapped fifth in the morning andthird in the afternoon, but with a car in adifferent specification to Massa’s, whileMcLaren’s Jenson Button was sixth in both.“We can’t yet conclusively tell if theupgrades we brought to this race haveimproved the car. They’re perhaps not asbig a step forward as we’d expected. Theissues with the car are still there - but thecar does feel a little bit better,” Buttonsaid.Triple champion Vettel leads the championshipafter two races with 40 points,nine clear of Raikkonen.Hamilton blasts soft tyres- Page 31n Ferrari’s Massain action duringyesterday’s secondpractice sesssion2nd FREE PRACTICE1 F Massa Ferrari 1:35.3402 K Raikkonen Lotus 1:35.4923 F Alonso Ferrari 1:35.7554 N Rosberg Mercedes 1:35.8195 M Webber RedBull 1:36.0926 J Button McLaren 1:36.4327 L Hamilton Mercedes 1:36.4968 A Sutil Force India 1:36.5149 P Di Resta Force India 1:36.59510 S Vettel RedBull 1:36.79111 S Perez McLaren 1:36.94012 R Grosjean Lotus 1:36.96313 E Gutierrez Sauber 1:37.10314 D Ricciardo Toro Rosso 1:37.20615 J-E Vergne Toro Rosso 1:38.12716 VBottas Williams 1:38.18517 N Huelkenberg Sauber 1:38.21118 P Maldonado Williams 1:38.27619 J Bianchi Marussia 1:38.72520 G van Garde Caterham 1:39.27121 C Pic Caterham 1:39.81422 M Chilton Marussia 1:43.227Today’s final qualifying - 9amTomorrow’s race starts at 10amBahrain timeLIVE ON ABU DHABI SPORTS TVLeishman leads as 14-year-old Tianlang is penalisedAUGUSTA,Georgia:Australian Marc Leishmanregained the Masters lead inthe second round early thismorning while the tournament’sfeel-good story took an unfortunateturn when 14-year-old GuanTianlang was penalised for slow play.Leishman, the overnight leaderafter an opening 66, remained at sixunder par after birdies at the seventhand eighth holes made up for two earlierbogeys for a one-shot lead overveterans Fred Couples and Jim Furykand a charging Tiger Woods.Woods, a four-times winner lookingfor his first major in five years,roared up the leaderboard three birdiesin four holes from the fifth.Standing four under par was2009 champion Angel Cabrera ofArgentina, who birdied five of thelast six holes after a bumpy start for69 and a four-under 140 total.While that quartet fought at the topof the leaderboard, China’s Guan wasdealt a blow to his chances of makingthe cut when he was penaliseda stroke for slow play after he hadapparently posted a par on the 17thhole.Guan, the youngest competitor everin the Masters, had to sign for abogey-five at 17 and his three-over75 gave him a 36-hole total of fourover148, which was in jeopardy ofmissing the cut, depending on thescores of late starters.Earlier, sunshine and roars replaceddamp and dreary morning conditionsat Augusta National with eagles andbirdies flying, though swirling windstested the golfers.BirdiesBig-hitting American DustinJohnson temporarily seized the leadwith birdies at the fourth, ninth, 10thand 13th holes took him to sevenunder par for the tournament.A bogey at 14 was followed bydouble-bogey at the par-five 15th,bogey at 17 and another doublebogeyat the last that sent him crashingto one-under-par 143.Couples, the 53-year-old 1992champion, finished a see-saw roundwith a birdie at 18 to move within onestroke of the lead. Couples cardedfive birdies, two bogeys and a double-bogeyfor his 71.Furyk, the 2003 US Open winner,had three birdies against a lone bogeythrough 13 holes to join Couples onfive-under.Players were mainly moving in thewrong direction during the morning’sdreary conditions, but after the sunbroke through the roars returned asgalleries celebrated a convocation ofeagles.World number two Rory McIlroyused an eagle at the par-five eighthhole to overcome bogeys at two ofhis first three holes on his way to atwo-under-par 70 for two-under 142.n Ancelotti wantsto stay on at PSGPARIS: Carlo Ancelotti says he wantsto stay at Ligue 1 leaders Paris StGermain next season as the clubclose in on their first French leaguetitle since 1994.“I have decided that I want to stay,”Ancelotti, whose contract ends inJune but is due to be automaticallyrenewed for one year if the clubfinish in the top three, told a newsconference yesterday.“Things are very clear. The work Ihave been doing will be judged atthe end of the season. If everybodyis happy I will be happy to stay.Then we will be able to extend theadventure here.”n Arshavin set to leaveLONDON: Arsenal forward AndreiArshavin is likely to leave the clubwhen his contract runs out at theend of this season, manager ArseneWenger said yesterday.“I don’t think he will stay herebecause he doesn’t play enough,”Wenger told a news conference.The Russian, who joined the northLondoners in early 2009 aftershining for his country at Euro2008, enjoyed a bright start to histime at the club including scoringfour goals against Liverpool atAnfield but has seen little actionof late.He has also been overlooked byRussia coach Fabio Capello inrecent times and media reportshave questioned whether he stillhas the desire to play.n Wanderers in finalSYDENY: Western SydneyWanderers stormed into theA-League final in their dream debutseason with a 2-0 victory overdefending champions Brisbane Roarin the first semi-final yesterday.Their Croatian striker Dino Kresingerand marquee signing Shinji Ono ofJapan scored either side of the breakto put them in the April 21 final,much to the delight of more than19,000 partisan supporters at theParramatta Stadium.The Central Coast Mariners take onMelbourne Victory in the secondsemi-final tomorrow.n McDermott joins LeedsREADING: Former Readingboss Brian McDermott, whowas sacked by the PremierLeague’s bottom club last month,was appointed manager ofChampionship (second division)Leeds United yesterday.The 52-year-old has signed athree-year deal with the formerEuropean Cup runners-up whowill be hoping he can take themback to the top flight for the firsttime since they were relegated in2004.Published and printed by Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press and Publishing House (WLL). 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