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VOL XXXV NO. 337 (GGDN 024)WEDNESDAY, 20th FEBRUARY 2013200 Fils/2 RiyalsFUJITSU ScannerTel: 17 293313, Fax: 17 292855sales@gulfcomputerservices.comVIVA Postpaidlowest rates, starting 10 fils/min. save and stay connectedsubscribe nowEpson SureColor Series24”(A1), 36”(A0), 44”(B0) & 64”POS & Graphics PrinterLARGE FORMAT PRINTERSTel 17 51 44 88Email epson@ipoint-me.comNew hopes as National Dialogue resumesMANAMA: Political leaders will come Dialogue for progress and end a stalematethat has left the country in a limbo.together today to resume talks forthe first time since the outbreak of However, a second group has pulledviolence that has gripped the country out of talks as a result of escalatingsince last Thursday.street violence that coincided with theBahrain is looking to political figuresattending the National Consensus ment demonstrations in Bahrain.second anniversary of anti-govern-WHATBy SANDEEP SINGH GREWALMANAMA: Police last nightrevealed details of a terrorplot to attack highly sensitivecivil and military sitesand target public figures.Members of this terror cell weretrained in arms, explosives, collectingdata andrecruiting militias.Eight Bahrainisuspects werearrested on January24 this year in thisconnection but ahunt is going on forfour others, revealedPublic Security chiefMajor General TariqAl Hassan during aPress conference atWEFACEn Thisthe Officers’ Club in Gudaibiya.The eight were identified as SayedSaeed Al Alawi, Ali Reyadh Sanqoor,Sayed Mahmood Fadhel, MazenAlwana, Ali Al Samaheeji, SayedFaisal Jameel, Haitham MohammedEbrahim Al Haddad and Ali Al Hayki.“Five suspects were arrested inBahrain, while three in Oman and fourothers are on the run,” added Maj GenAl Hassan.Those on the run are non-Bahrainis,he added.Bahrain’s top policeman said amember of Iran’s RevolutionaryGuards was the mastermind of the terrorcell, which aimed to carry out multipleblasts at strategic locations acrossthe country, includingthe airport.The Iranian, codenamedAbu Nasser, hadsupplied the cell with $80,000.Intelligence agencies had been shadowingmembers of the terror cell eversince they first got wind of it in MayAl Saaf Al Islami Society hasblamed opposition groups for notcontrolling their supporters duringriots, which resulted in the deaths of16-year-old Hussain Al Jazeeri and23-year-old policeman MohammedAsif Khan Afridi.Bahrain’s two largest political societies– Al Wefaq National IslamicSociety and National Unity Assembly– stressed the importance of participatingin the talks, which resumes atAl Areen Resort and Spa in Sakhir.Society snubs talks – Page 4is what the police are up against ... masked youths armed withMolotov cocktails and other weapons lead a procession in Daih yesterdayfor a 16-year-old killed during clashes on Thursday. Picture: EBRAHIM AL SINANFull report – Pages 2-3last year.Investigations showed that thearmed group used the name JaishImam (Army of the Imam).Maj Gen Al Hassan also revealedhow Bahrain’s securityforces are dealing withnew threats and tacticsused by rioters.He said intelligence showed the riotershave received training from outlawedgroups.“If we look at what is happeninglately we have IEDs and other explosivedevices being used, which showsthese people have received some sortof training,” he told the GDN, on thesidelines of the Press conference.“The protesters are manufacturingweapons now for their terror acts suchas the weapon similar to a shotgunused against policemen.”He said “homemade guns” are alsobeing used by thugs and police continuedto carry out their duties to maintainrule of law.n New tax studyis urged by MPsMANAMA: A study into a new tax ongovernment services has again beendemanded by Bahrain’s MPs.They voted unanimously in favour of thestudy yesterday, saying the governmentneeded to diversify its revenue streams.“All GCC countries impose taxes and we(MPs) asked the government to preparea study six years ago and it agreed, butuntil today we didn’t see a thing – despiteoil accounting for 90 per cent of thegovernment’s income,” said parliamentchairman Dr Khalifa Al Dhahrani.He said efforts to boost Bahrain’s oiloutput had resulted in an increase of just20,000 barrels a day, pointing out thatforeign governments were already lookingto reduce their reliance on oil importsfrom countries like Bahrain.Parliament reports – Pages 6-7n Man in custody aftercrashing car into hotelMANAMA: Two Saudis were in policecustody yesterday after one of themsmashed his car into a hotel lobby– apparently in an attempt to rundown the other man. The incidenttook place at Summerland Hotel,off Exhibition Avenue, on Mondayafter the men got into an argument.The Interior Ministry confirmed theincident and said that both men hadbeen drinking.Full report – Page 20n Women sworn inRIYADH: Custodian of the Two HolyMosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz AlSaud last night swore in the country’s firstfemale members of the Shura Council. Themonarch was shown on state media sittingin a palace chamber to give a short speechas he swore in the new council members.“Your place in the Shura Council is notas those who have been honoured, but asthose who have been charged with a duty,as you represent part of society,” he said,addressing the new women members.One-fifth of the new Shura Council arewomen. 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Gulf Daily News2 Wednesday, 20th February 2013Iranian mastermindBy Sandeep Singh GrewalMANAMA: A memberof Iran’s RevolutionaryGuard has been dubbedthe mastermind of a terrorcell which plannedto carry out blasts inkey installations acrossBahrain – including theairport.The Iranian, known asAbu Nasser, had funded$80,000 (BD30,160) intothe cell, which planned toassassinate top police officialsand public figures.“Eight suspects havebeen arrested and transferredto the PublicProsecution, but the huntis ongoing for four others,”said Public Securitychief Major General TariqAl Hassan, during a Pressconference last night at theOfficers Club in Gudaibiya.Investigators say themen – who had links withgroups in Iran, Iraq andLebanon – were trained inarms, explosives, collectingdata and recruiting militias.n Maj-Gen Al Hassanaddresses the PressconferenceThe eight are Sayed SaeedAl Alawi, Ali Reyadh Sanqoor,Sayed Mahmood Fadhel, MazenAlwana, Ali Al Samaheeji,Sayed Faisal Jameel, HaithamMohammed Ebrahim AlHaddad and Ali Al Hayki.The sleeper cell busted byintelligence agents belongedto the notorious Iranian militantgroup, Jaish Imam (Armyof Imam). “The Jaish Imamterror cell aimed to conductterror attacks on sensitive militaryand civilian locations withthe help of men recruited andtrained for the mission,” Maj-Gen Al Hassan said.“The mastermind of thecell is an Iranian nationalnicknamed Abu Nasser, whois a member of the IranianRevolutionary Guards. Hefunded about $80,000 for themission.”The National SecurityAgency (NSA) first got a whiffof the high-profile case in Maylast year.Investigators arrested eightBahraini suspects on January24 and they have been referredto the Public Prosecution.“Five suspects were arrestedin Bahrain, while three wereheld in Oman. Four other suspectsare on the run,” addedMaj-Gen Al Hassan.“The authorities concernedcontacted Omani officials tocarry out the arrests accordingto the protocol.”He said those on the run werenon-GCC nationals.“The case is still beinginvestigated as other details areunfolding,” he stressed.“Based on the confessionsof the suspects, what weknow is that Bahrainis MirzaMohammed and Aqeel Jaffar,who were located in Iran, weretasked to carry out the recruitmentprocess.“They were joined by oneof the suspects, Bahraini AliSamaheeji, to carry out the mission.”Maj-Gen Al Hassan said theBahrainis had links with groupsin Iran, Iraq and Lebanon – addingthe suspects had confessedto receiving training in arms,explosives, collecting data andrecruiting more militants.He said the training tookplace in camps operated by theIranian Revolutionary Guardin the Islamic Republic, inaddition to sites belonging toIraqi Hizbollah, located in bothKarbala and Baghdad.“The suspects confessedto being recruited by MirzaMohammed and Aqeel Jaffar,who are living in Iran andplanned to assassinate highrankingofficers and public figuresand carry out explosions atvital locations,” he added.He explained that investigationsrevealed the suspectsplanned to use C4 explosivesand other locally manufacturedn A protesterholding aMolotovcocktail inSanabisyesterdayweapons, including sophisticatedImprovised ExplosiveDevices (IEDs).“The evidence includes flashmemory, laptops, bank transferreceipts, phones and photographsof several locations inBahrain, which were the targetof the terror cell,” he said.“What we know is that theterror cell was waiting forinstruction from Iran for a zerohour to carry out these massiveattacks in Bahrain usinglight and medium weapons andhomemade explosives.”He said investigators did nothave the exact date of the “zero

Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013 3funded terror groupRioters ‘using newthreats and tactics’BAHRAIN’S security forces are dealingwith new threats and tactics usedby rioters, according to the country’stop policeman.Public Security Chief Major-General Tariq Al Hassan said intelligencegathered shows the riotershave received training from outlawedgroups.“If we look at what is happeninglately, we have IEDs and other explosivedevices used, which shows thesepeople have received some sort oftraining,” he told GDN last night.“The protesters are manufacturingweapons now for their terror acts –like the weapon similar to a shotgunused against policemen.”He said “homemade guns” werealso being used by thugs and policecontinued to carry out their duties tomaintain rule of law.“If anyone has complaints, theyshould contact the Interior Ministry,which will investigate the case - even ifit’s torture allegations.”n The terror cell suspects are, from left, Sayed Faisal Jameel, Haitham Mohammed EbrahimAl Haddad, Ali Al Hayki and Sayed Saeed Alawi,hour”, but added part of theplan was to store weapons inseveral warehouses in differentparts of the country and usethem as soon as they receivedthe instructions.“Bahrain could use the helpof Interpol to arrest the remainingsuspects and issue warrantsbased on details of the investigation,”he added.Meanwhile, Maj-Gen AlHassan said no links have yetbeen found between the terrorcell and the 2kg of explosivedefused at the King FahadCauseway last week.He also said no links wereyet established between the celland members of political societiesin Bahrain.“The investigation processcontinues with the PublicProsecution, but there is nodoubt that internal and externalpowers are trying to destabilisethe kingdom,” he added.n From left, Ali Riyadh Sanqoor, Sayed Mahmood Fadhel, Mazen Alwana and Ali AlSamaheejiPUREEXHILARATIONLexus IS 300BD 17,000Lexus Showroom - Sitra 17 737 773www.lexus.com.bh

4Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013SocietysnubsdialogueA SECOND politicalsociety has pulledout of the dialogueamidst escalating streetviolence.Al Saaf Al IslamiSociety blamed oppositiongroups for not controllingtheir supportersduring the second anniversaryof anti-governmentdemonstrations in Bahrain,By Sandeep Singh Grewalwhich resulted in the deaths of16-year-old Hussain Al Jazeeriand 23-year-old policemanMohammed Asif Khan Afridi,and injuries to 75 officers overthe weekend.Its assistant secretary-generalDr Yousef Mashal confirmedto the GDN that the society’ssecretary-general Abdulla Bun This picture released by police shows officers being attacked with Molotov cocktails in Daih yesterdayGhammar, who has been takingpart in the talks will not show upfor the third session today at AlAreen Resort and Spa in Sakhir.The National ConsensusDialogue faced a setback lastweek when Al Menbar IslamicSociety withdrew from thetalks.“Our seat will be empty asour society representative willnot take part in future sessions,”said Dr Mashal.“Our society board membersdecided to quit from the talksas we cannot face in the talksthose responsible for the escalationof violence since lastweek.“This atmosphere is not idealfor dialogue and all politicalsocieties should condemnviolence.”Both societies are part of theNational Alliance of PoliticalSocieties, which is headed bythe National Unity Assembly(NUA) and was formed tocounterbalance oppositiongroups during the dialogue.Opposition groups led byAl Wefaq National IslamicSociety pulled out of the 2011dialogue just two weeks in, buthave now urged other societiesnot to follow suit and continueparticipating in the secondround of talks.“We understandthat oppositiongroups areMasts damaged – Page 13under clear international pressureto continue with the dialogueprocess, but on the otherside look how violence andterrorist acts have increased onthe streets,” added Dr Mashal.“This time they (oppositiongroups) are participating butOpposition blamedthe clear escalation of violencehas forced other societies topull out.“This is what they want toshow that they are participating,but others are quitting.”The society, which hasaround 4,600 registered members,has still not officiallyinformed organisersof itsdecision.“We do notneed to get permission fromanybody to quit from the talksand have not informed anyoneabout our decision,” said DrMashal.However, NUA head DrShaikh Abdullatif Al Mahmoodhad said they would continuewith talks that could shape thecountry’s political future.Similar views were echoedby National Democratic ActionSociety (Waad), which is partof the coalition of oppositiongroups.“We (opposition groups)will be present to discuss keyissues and finalise the agenda,”said Waad senior member DrMuneera Fakhro.Political figures, three ministers,four MPs and four ShuraCouncil members are talkingpart in the dialogue, which hasno time frame and will continueuntil participants reachconsensus.Justice, Islamic Affairs andEndowments Minister ShaikhKhalid bin Ali Al Khalifahas been assigned to referthe agreed outcomes to HisMajesty King Hamad.sandy@gdn.com.bhfor street violenceOPPOSITION groups have beenblamed for instigating violentprotests across the country.which will be discussed at theNational Consensus Dialoguetoday at Al Areen Resort andNational Unity Assembly Spa in Sakhir.(NUA) vice-president Dr NajiAl Arabi claimed the escalatingstreet violence by thugs wasplanned.“It is a planned and systematicviolence by the oppositionthat escalates in critical times,”he said.He was speaking at a Press“Imposing demands is not thesolution,” he added.Dr Al Arabi denied reportsin a local newspaper that NUAand Al Wefaq National IslamicSociety held a joint seminar onnational reconciliation in SouthAfrica earlier this month.“Nine members from ourconference at the society’s society represented the societyBusaiteen headquarters yesterday.He also said the group hasrefused demands by the oppositionfor an elected government,and conducted a separate workshop(in South Africa) and notwith Al Wefaq, whose memberspresented their observations,”he explained.NUA marks anniversaryTHOUSANDS are expected to attend a majorgathering by one of the country’s main politicalsocieties tomorrow.It will mark the second anniversary of theNational Unity Assembly (NUA), which wasformed to give a fresh voice to those who wereagainst anti-government protests and supportedthe leadership.Its first gathering was held on February 21,2011, which was attended by an estimated300,000 people.“We have completed all the procedures to getan approval from the Interior Ministry to holdthis event tomorrow in Arad starting 5pm,” saidNUA spokesman Yacoub Slaise.“We are expecting a good turnoutbecause this gathering is being held ata critical juncture when on one hand wehave the National Consensus Dialogue,which we are taking part in, and on the

Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013 5Mourners clashwith policen A masked youth cuts down a lamp-post to set up a road block on Budaiya Highway in Jidhafs yesterday and, right, protesters block a road. Pictures: EBRAHIM AL SINANRIOTERS clashed with police yesterdayas mourners returned to the grave of16-year-old Hussain Al Jazeeri, who diedlast Thursday from gunshot injuries.A procession took place to mark the thirdand final day of mourning since he was buriedon Saturday, but violent opposition radicalsused it as an excuse to knock down lamppostsand block roads with stones and rubbish bins.There was heavy police presence in Jidhafswhere officers were pelted with stones bymasked youths.Meanwhile,police closedall roads leadingto Sanabis,which is closeto Daih, by2pm as a precaution.T h eB u d a i y aHighway wasalso closedto trafficbetween 2pmand 3pm,with policeblocking theentrance asscores ofm o u r n e r smarched ton Protesters holding Molotov cocktails run towards riot police during clashesin Sanabis villageDaih to paytheir respect to the 16-year-old. after hurling Molotov cocktails Meanwhile, a Bahraini manThere was traffic chaos, especiallyat police, but there was no offi-was admitted to the SMC afteron the roads near Sehla, cial confirmation.he was injured in a fight in Banias police blocked entrances to Mr Al Jazeeri was allegedly Jamra last night.Jidhafs, where thugs clashed among 300 rioters who attacked According to online reports,with officers and knocked police with metal rods and firebombsthe citizen was injured after hedown lampposts, poured oil onin Daih on Thursday. confronted thugs who tried tothe road and set trash bins on Police said they fired warning block roads, and was allegedlyfire. There were lengthy traffic shots to disperse the crowd, and stabbed by them.jams on the Shaikh Khalifa bin officers turned pellet guns on The Interior Ministry lastSalman Highway too.protesters in self-defence. night stated on its officialFurther more, by evening The teenager was pronounced Twitter account that their operationsrioters burned tyres and trash dead at Salmaniya Medicalroom received a call frombins in Duraz, near the Country Complex (SMC) and policeman SMC reporting “an injured manMall, and Bani Jamra forcing Mohammed Asif Khan Afridi, from Bani Jamra following anpolice intervention. There were 23, was killed the same day altercation.”also reports of at least 10 rioters after being hit by an explosive The authorities are investigatingarrested in Sanabis last night projectile in Sehla.the incident.with major gathering...Cleaning firm toldto continue workMANAMA MunicipalCouncil yesterday ordereda cleaning company to continuework in trouble areas.It said Gulf City CleaningCompany (GCCC) did nothave the right to stop work,under any circumstances.The company, along withSphinx Services, had haltedall work since last Thursdayto protect workers as violentclashes erupted inseveral areas to mark thesecond anniversary of antigovernmentdemonstrationsin Bahrain.GCCC operates inManama and Muharraq,while Sphinx covers theother areas.other there is escalating violence in thecountry.”He said the protest will start near the IslamicEducation Society in Arad and traffic policealong with volunteers will be present to ensuretraffic flow.Organisers are preparing a list of prominentspeakers from across the GCC, who are expectedto take part in the peaceful protest.“We have some names, but cannot discloseanything at this moment,” added MrSlaise.“I think it is important for all to come out andexpress freely what they feel about the presentsituation.”Online reports claim that Al Fateh YouthCoalition will not take part in the gatheringbecause it was against the NUA taking part inthe dialogue amid escalating violence in severalareas in Bahrain.

Gulf Daily News6 Wednesday, 20th February 2013Parliament uproarBy mohammed al a’aliPARLIAMENT’s weeklysession was broughtto an early close yesterdayafter it descendedinto chaos.There were angryexchanges between MPsover the death of 16-yearoldHussain Al Jazeeri,who died from gunshotwounds he suffered duringclashes with police lastThursday.One MP had put up picturesof Hussain in parliament’smain chamber,along with a banner thatclaimed pellet guns hadbeen banned in other countriessince 1980.He was not asked toremove them and the sessionproceeded normallyuntil MP AbdulhakeemAl Shemmri, parliament’sfinancial and economicaffairs committee vicechairman,stood up tospeak.“Several members inparliament are being provokedby the uncalledfor actions of a few andwe have to ask who is toblame,” he said.“Is it the governmentor those who threw the16-year-old into the mess.”However,his comme n t ss p a r k e dan angryr e s p o n s efrom outspokenMPOsama AlT a m i m i ,who is parli a m e n t ’ sforeign affairs, defence andnational security committeevice-chairman.“This chamber has beenset up on the sacrifices ofn Mr Al Tamimi responds to comments by other MPs. Right, an MP holds up a banner saying pellet guns have been banned in other countries since 1980Poultry production push plannedBAHRAIN plans to increase local poultryproduction to reduce its reliance on foreignimports, which currently account for80 per cent of supply.Authorities want to reduce that figure to50pc, Municipalities and Urban PlanningAffairs Minister Dr Juma Al Ka’abi toldMPs yesterday.He said Bahrain had 37 poultry farmsthat supplied chickens to the DelmonPoultry Farm for meat,while only three producedeggs.“We have problemsproviding plots for investmentin poultry farmingand we have managed toprovide space in Hamala,but we need more,” saidthe 1990s martyrswho werekilled in unrest and Hussain isa martyr of this era,” he saidbefore asking when solutionsto ongoing problems would bereached.Dr Al Ka’abi.“There are plans to reach 50pc in localproduction from the current 20pc, but thatdepends on other factors besides plots,which we are currently working on.“The ministry is currently providinghealthcare and technical assistance tofarmers and this has helped increase ourproductivity.”He was responding to a question by parliament’sfinancial and economic affairscommittee vice-chairman AbdulhakeemAl Shemmri on plans to increase poultryproduction.Meanwhile, Dr Al Ka’abi said no newfishing licences were being issued untilthe completion of a study on regulatingthe sector.“We want to reduce overfishing andMr Al Shemmri respondedby pointing out that policemanMohammed Asif Khan Afridi,23, was also killed on Thursdayby rioters.“You are provoking thenation and now celebratingplans to topple the regime,”he said.The exchange became soheated that parliament chairmanDr Khalifa Al Dhahranibrought the session to an earlyclose when MPs’ patriotismlicences will be withdrawn, while theirholders will be fairly compensated in thatprocess,” he said.“Reclamation is another issue not relatedto overfishing and we are addressingthat separately.”He was responding to a question byparliament’s public utilities and environmentaffairs committee chairman HassanAl Dossary.Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bintMohammed Al Khalifa was due torespond to a question, but postponedher appearance due to official businessabroad.It will be her first appearance sincefacing off with Islamist MPs, who sheaccused of trying to undermine the country’stourism industry last year.was questioned – although theargument continued.“Is this something that shouldbe said by anyone: ‘Where isyour patriotism?’” asked parliamentpublic utilities andenvironment affairs committeechairman MP Hassan AlDossary.“What brings the issue of the1990s back again?“To set things straight,where are the hundreds ofdeaths claimed (by governmentopponents)?“Anyone who dies peacefullyat his home is named asa martyr. This is cheap trade inpeople’s blood.”However, Mr Al Tamimithen paraded Hussain’s picturein the parliament chamber andshouted: “You (Mr Al Dossary)are a patriotic MP and yet youdon’t see killing people aswrong.“Isn’t Hussain a citizen and ason of Bahrain?“We don’t agree withaccusations that Hussain is aterrorist.”Mr Shamtoot joined in,shouting at MPs still presentthat Hussain should not havebeen shot.“They kill him and then saythat he had sectarian motives,”he said.mohammed@gdn.com.bhPakistani worker in coma diesA PAKISTANI worker who fell from the fourthfloor of a building under construction in Sitra hasdied more than a month after being admitted tohospital.Kashif Muhammad Altaf, 24, had been ina coma since the accident on January 15 anddied on Monday. He was living in Bahrain illegallyafter buying a visa and his death promptedPakistan Embassy community welfare attachéBy Aniqa HaiderMaqsood Qadir Shah to call for a crackdown onthe so-called “free visa” market.“This is a growing issue in Bahrain,” he said.“Who in the government is keeping an accountof such cases? Who is responsible for such accidents?Who will pay the compensation?“Most of them have so-called free visas, whichthey purchase for BD1,400 ormore.“Poor expatriates buy these‘free visas’ from agents andarrive in Bahrain where theycome face to face with the reality– that there is no job and nohome.“There are a lot of poor expatriateswith free visas and MrAltaf was one of them.“I am requesting Bahrainauthorities to question Bahrainiemployers who issue these visasand allow the individual to workelsewhere.”Mr Altaf was being treatedat Salmaniya Medical Complexand his body was repatriated lastnight to his family in Rawalpindi.n At the Press conference are, from left, Mr Abdulrahman, Mr Al Qaed and forum sponsorshipcommittee chairman and PMI-AGC corporate liaison director Ahmed NaeemieGovernment forum setINTERNATIONAL technology expert RobertTercek will deliver the keynote address at the openingceremony of the Bahrain International eGovernmentForum in April.It is being hosted by Bahrain’s eGovernmentAuthority (eGA) and will focus on latest developmentsin the field.The winner of the eGovernment ExcellenceAward 2013 will also be announced, while theBahrain IT Expo will run alongside the event featuringlocal and international companies.“We expect that this year’s forum will be thelargest and most comprehensive since its debutsix years ago, due to the magnitude of events, sessionsand workshops,” said eGA chief executiveMohammed Al Qaed during a Press conferenceyesterday at the Movenpick Hotel.The event is being held under the patronage ofDeputy Prime Minister and Supreme Committeefor Information and Communication Technologychairman Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak AlKhalifa at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spafrom April 8 to 10.The event is being held in collaboration with theBahrain Internet Society (BIS) and the ArabianGulf Chapter of the Project Management Institute.BIS chairman Nawaf Abdulrahman said theforum had become a significant eGovernmentevent. “This year, the forum will include six maintopics discussed by more than 20 recognised speakersand nearly 700 international delegates fromevery region,” he added.

Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013 7over ‘provocation’Minister accuses MPs ofhaving hidden agendasn MPs leaving the hall after Dr Al Dhahrani ended the sessionThree bills postponed for revisionTHREE new bills were postponed yesterday forfurther revision.They are a Cabinet-drafted bill on protectinggovernment information and documents and twoparliament-proposed bills on criminalising theftof government services and increasing financialsupport for the needy.Minister of State for Parliament and ShuraCouncil Affairs Abdulaziz Al Fadhel said a similarbill to increase financial aid was currentlybeing studied by the Cabinet. “We don’t want toclash with parliament,” he said.ALLEGATIONS that the government was notco-operating with parliament were refutedyesterday.Minister of State for Parliament and ShuraCouncil Affairs Abdulaziz Al Fadhel accused MPswho made the claims of having a hidden agenda.He also highlighted the fact that the governmentwas still waiting for parliament to approvethe national budget before it could go ahead withany new projects.“The Constitution allows the government toselect what’s best from MPs’ proposals and fromthe list presented to me, four out of 20 proposalslisted for discussion have been rejected for technicalreasons,” he said.“Our co-operation with parliament is a basicbelief that we have been following for a very longtime and the comments made against us couldhave hidden purpose that we are not aware of.“Any proposed project that we can’t do nowwill be listed for implementation from the newnational budget, which we are still waiting tohave approved.”An MP had earlier had his microphone turnedoff as he spoke yesterday after proposing a vote ofno confidence against His Royal Highness PrimeMinister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.Parliament chairman Dr Khalifa Al Dhahraniclosed the microphone on MP Khalid Abdulaal,saying his comments were not in line with discussionson the Premier’s responses to proposalslined up for debate.“I ask that a vote of no confidence is takenagainst the Premier,” he said.Outspoken foreign affairs, defence and nationalsecurity committee vice-chairman MP OsamaAl Tamimi stood up to support Mr Abdulaalwhen his microphone was turned off.“When is the right time to say that we can’twork with the government?” he asked.“All of our proposals have been rejected.”Mr Al Tamimi and fellow MP Ali Shamtootwere later denied the chance to speak by Dr AlDhahrani.They were due to comment on the openingof a kidney dialysis centre in the SouthernGovernorate, further postponing Labour MarketRegulatory Authority (LMRA) fees and licensingmore driving instructors, among other things.Meanwhile, Health Ministry Assistant Under-Secretary for Hospitals Dr Ameen Al Saati saida kidney dialysis unit would be built in theSouthern Governorate.“We assigned the Works Ministry to carry outfinal designs for the project, which will be fundedthrough a $10 billion GCC support fund.”

8 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013Assad mustface justiceBy H GrimesSyria is a horror that only grows. Overthe past two years a conflict that beganfirst as demonstrations against BasharAl Assad’s rule and then as armed rebellionhas evolved into an outright civil war.The death toll is thought to be close to70,000 and well over a million people havebeen displaced.Tales of atrocities abound on both sides,but President Assad himself bears ultimateresponsibility for all of them.It is his intransigence and brutality thathas seen Syria’s opposition harden frompeaceful protesters seeking reform toan armed insurgency with Islamist andsectarian undertones.In Aleppo last month 68 bodies werefound, many bound and most shot in theback of the head. In the massacre at Houlalast year, the dead included children andtoddlers. Assad cannot remain in power, butnor can he walk away without consequence.He belongs on trial.In the past few weeks, there have beentwo key developments that may suggestthat Syria’s long nightmare has an end insight. Earlier this month, Foreign MinisterSergei Lavrov met Moaz Al Khatib, theleader of the Syrian National Coalition, theleading opposition group.Russia’s defence of the Assad regime hasbeen important and any sign that supportmay be wavering is welcome. Al Khatibfurthermore indicated willingness, withconditions, to speak to the regime. Andyesterday, John Kerry, the new US Secretaryof State, announced that his first foreign tripwould be focused on Syria.President Obama himself is to visit theMiddle East next month, showing that hisAdministration may at last be on the vergeof making the region a priority. Kerry’s tripwill lay the ground work, though the StateDepartment has scotched rumours that hemight visit Damascus itself.Assad should be keen for him to do so.The time is long past when a comfortableexile was a feasible prospect, and thereis broad spectrum of less attractivealternatives available to him.Late last year he swore to live or die inSyria. Only one of these options now seemslikely. With rebels making advances by theday, an outright collapse of the regime isfar from impossible. It is a year-and-a-halfsince Moammar Gaddafi was found hidingin a storm drain and shot in Libya. The fateof Saddam Hussein, tried, taunted andhanged, cannot be much more appealing.International justice may be his least worstoption.Assad has a family and his British wife,Asma, is believed to be pregnant withtheir fourth child. All are thought tobe in Damascus and he will be keen toensure their safety. There have also beensuggestions that Syria’s ruling Alawite sectcould find sanctuary after the regime fallsin a statelet on the Syrian coast. All of thisshould give him reason enough to come tothe table.Bloody tyrants must know that justiceawaits them, and the world cannot allowAssad to walk away from the horrorshe has inflicted upon Syria. The Syrianpeople, meanwhile, may be reluctant for aninternational court to deprive them of theirown brand of justice. These should be thestarting points of Kerry’s negotiations.The opposition Syrian National Coalitionremains divided but could coalesce aroundAl Khatib if peace was a reasonableprospect. Neighbouring Arab states areaware of the dangerous, destabilizingeffects of the Syrian conflict and of the needfor it to end.Russia, meanwhile, must soon acceptthe undesirability of indefinitely proppingup Assad’s faltering regime. A renewedAmerican enthusiasm for bringingthe fighting to an end could make thedifference. If he has any sense, Assad willdecide that his time has come and seek tosave his family from an untimely end.Why no ATMs inSir,Surprisingly, there are no ATMbank counters within a largearea bordering Manama and Hoora,which is quite puzzling.The centre point of the area referredis at Golden Sands ApartmentComplex.The nearest ATM counter for usersin this area is either at the Gudaibiyatraffic signal in south, DiplomaticArea-based banks in north, ATM nextto Awal Cinema in west and ATMnear Jaffer Pharmacy in East.There used to be one at 24 HoursSupermarket, part of Golden Sands,but it was closed an year ago.Also the ATM atAhli Bank is closedforever. I understandthat bothwere withdrawndue to defectivemachines.Considering thebusy business environmentof thearea, with restaurants,electronic shop Ashrafs, Jasmis,Immigration offices and an array ofresidential apartments, it defies logic.This area covers Ras Ruman, roadalong Sola Shoppers, well quite a bit!It is particularly astonishing whenyou notice ATM counters stackedpractically next to each other atvarious other business/residentialdistricts of Bahrain.My call to all the major banks,please take advantage of this situation!AbrahamSpot on comment!IStarLetterwould like to voice my appreciationof the good work Mr AnwarAbdulrahman is doing – his articleabout the BBC on the first page ofGDN was excellent.I wanted to contact Mr Anwar torequest him to speak about BBC &Wikipedia and other Western broadcastingorganisations.TODAY is Wednesday, February 20, the 51stday of 2013. There are 314 days left in theyear. Highlights in history on this date:1437 – Scotland’s King James I is murderedby would-be usurpers in Scottish city ofPerth.1570 – Lord Hunsdon defeats Leonard Dacre’srebel army, ending Northern Rebellionin England.1631 – German Protestant princes form alliancewith Sweden’s King Gustavus ii, settingthe stage for the Swedish entry intothe Thirty Years’ War.1833 – Russian ships enter Bosphoruson way to Constantinople to aid Turkeyagainst Egypt.1928 – Britain recognises independence ofTrans-Jordan.1942 – Japanese invade island of Bali inDutch East Indies during Second WorldWar.1962 – Astronaut John H Glenn Jr becomesfirst American to orbit Earth.1964 – Morocco and Algeria sign accord toend border conflict which resulted in troopclashes.1967 – Indonesia’s president Sukarno surrendersall executive power to GeneralSuharto, keeping only the title of president.1975 – Greek Cypriot government callson United Nations to fix deadline for withdrawalof 40,000 Turkish troops from thatisland.1986 – Russia launches the Mir space station.1988 – Rainstorm triggers floods andWell done Mr Anwar. We need more such actionto protect our peaceful Bahrain.AhmedTrue angels…Iwould like to express my sincerest gratitudeto the medical team who attended to us at theemergency department at King Hamad UniversityHospital. They gave us excellent medical attentionlast Friday evening.Despite attending to all those who came inrequiring urgent care, they managed to makeus feel that we were in good hands. It was reallymudslides in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that kill65 people and leave up to 100 elderly hospitalpatients missing and feared dead.1990 – England announces it will unilaterallylift ban on new investments in SouthAfrica.1991 – Slovenia’s legislators vote overwhelminglyto initiate secession from Yugoslavia;at least 19 people die as a Chileanairliner bound for Antarctica crashes into afreezing channel.1992 – Israeli troops break through unbarricades in Lebanon to attack rocketlaunchingShiite militias.1993 – A man demanding a flight to theUS uses hand grenades to hijack a Russianairliner to Estonia and then to Sweden,where he surrenders to the police.1994 – Nato says that the Serb gunsaround Sarajevo have largely been pulledback, and threatened airstrikes will not beunleashed.1995 – On the eve of peace talks in NorthernIreland, police clash with militants inthe streets of Belfast, and seven irA membersare arrested.1996 – General Hussein Kamel, son-in-lawof president Saddam Hussein, returns toIraq after having defected to Jordan. He iskilled with his relatives a few days later.1997 – The US government refuses to recogniseWorld Trade Organisation authorityin its dispute with the European Unionover trade with Cuba.1998 – The last power cable supplyingdowntown Auckland, New Zealand, fails,Published letters are notnecessarily the views ofthe Editor. Readers wishingto make a complaintthrough the GDN shouldprovide full details of thecomplaint together withtheir contact telephonenumbers.leaving 100 blocks dark for weeks.1999 – Atal Behari Vajpayee becomes thefirst Indian prime minister to go to Pakistanin 10 years when he rides the first commercialbus service between the two countriesin 51 years.2000 – A crowd of angry Serbs pelt Americanand German peacekeepers with rocksand bricks during a massive house-tohousesearch for illegal weapons in an ethnicallydivided Kosovo town.2001 - Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabelashes out at international journalistsand foreign governments, threateningto ban them from future elections. Thewarning follows a weekend crackdown onforeign journalists, in which two newsmenwere ordered deported.2002 - A fire breaks out on a crowded traintravelling from Cairo to Luxor in southernEgypt, killing 373 people and injuring 60 inthe worst train disaster in Egyptian history.2003 - A fire sparked by heavy-metal bandGreat White’s pyrotechnic display kills 98people and injures 187 others at a nightclubin West Warwick, Rhode Island.2004 - A police-commission audit says thatAtlanta underreported crimes for years tohelp land the 1996 Olympics and pump uptourism.2005 - The Irish government identifiesthree top Sinn Fein figures including leaderGerry Adams as members of the IrishRepublican Army command.2007 - Three ultra-endurance athletescomplete the first-ever run across theheart-warming to receivethat kind of an assurancein times like this.It was truly “service witha smile and dedication towork with their heart”.Special thanks to DrNawal and her team ofnurses namely Greg,Jheovannie, Joseph andanother female nurse whoso lovingly took care of us. Congratulations KHUHfor having angels working at your hospital!world’s largest desert. American runnerCharlie Engle, 44, Canadian Ray Zahab, 38,and Kevin Lin, 30, of Taiwan, crossed the SaharaDesert’s gruelling 4,000 miles (6,400kilometres) in less than four months.2008 - Space shuttle Atlantis and its crewreturn to Earth, wrapping up a 5 millionmilejourney highlighted by the successfuldelivery of a new European lab to the internationalspace station.2009 – Israeli president Shimon Pereschooses Benjamin Netanyahu to form newgovernment.2010 - Darfur’s most powerful rebel groupinitials a truce with the Sudanese government,marking the rebel group’s return topeace talks aimed at ending the conflict inthe western part of Africa’s largest country.2011 – Libyan protesters defy a fiercecrackdown by Gaddafi’s regime, returningto a square outside a court building in theflashpoint city of Benghazi to demand theoverthrow of the longtime ruler.2012 - The US and Mexico agree to worktogether when drilling for oil and gas belowtheir maritime border in the Gulf ofMexico.THE life of the nation is secureonly while the nation ishonest, truthful, and virtuous– Frederick Douglass (1817-1895).

Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 9such busy areas?n Nurses at the King HamadUniversity Hospital havewon praise for their ‘servicewith a smile’We definitely need more of those in other hospitalsand health centres across Bahrain!Alou B RoqueDisappointed!ItrAINed as a nurse in the Sixties. It was hardand demanding but we would never havewanted or been allowed to treat patientswith the complete cruelty and neglectthat has been going on in various hospitalsin the UK. I am very sure the majorityof nursing staff do their job with care andcompassion.Can anyone enlighten me as to whatthese so-called health professionalsthought they were doing and why onearth they were ‘nurses’ at all?What are the ward sisters doing if theydo not enforce discipline, routine andbasic training?There has to be a radical change to theway nurses are trained.There is so much more than technologyin the care of ill and frightened patients.All I can add is, I am disgusted andappalled that a minority has tarnishedthe name of the nurse, a name I wasproud to bear.Kate ElmoreFeeling rattyIam writing about a few problems I alwaysface in the area I live in. I requestthe authorities to solve the problem atthe earliest.The firstproblempertains toroad number10 betweenhouse 33and 41 inSalmabad –it’s becomingdifficult for us to take our cars out of thegarage because of the vehicles that flypast this stretch of road.The solution to this lies in placing aspeed bump, right after house 33, wherefour other home garage doors acrossthat road are located. This would easilystop the speed-loving drivers who makeit hard for us to enter or exit the garage,as cars speed right behind us – evenn A shopper at a supermarket in London. Nearly half of British consumers have told a survey that theywould avoid buying meat from supermarkets affected by the horsemeat scandalwhen we turn on the car signal.The other problem is that in front ofour house there is a big pothole wheredrainage is located which has not beenfixed as yet.The big trucks from Almarai milk companythat bring milk to Bahrain alwayspark near it. However, earlier the truckswere parked on top of it which caused itto break.Until today the huge pothole has notbeen fixed. We are facing problems withlots of rats entering our homes and posinga serious health hazard. I am expectingfast action.E IMoney back pleaseAfter news of the uninformed closureof Bahrain Air, all gates were closedsuddenly without answers.We visited their website, call centre, airportcounter without any success – all wegot were automated announcement andmechanical, inhumane responses.When the news of this incident wasconveyed, it was termed as nothing butludicrous.The credibilityof thewhole businessfraternityof Bahrainis in questionnow.Why isn’tanybodyaccepting the responsibility of our hardearnedmoney which is at stake?Why was there no advance announcementof this shocking development?We are hopeful of getting the moneyback and praying for that continuously,but who will refund the joy and happinessassociated with our proposedtravel?Mihir ThakarHype andhysteriafail to understand all theI hype and hysteria in Britainover horsemeat being foundin burgers, lasagne, etc (GDN,February 8).As far as I know there is noequine equivalent to mad cowdisease or worse, but I alsoappreciate that all beef is nowtraceable.I travelled a lot in Europein the Seventies and Eightiesduring my career, mainly inFrance, and the general ruleof thumb was, if you were notgiven the choice of boeuf orcheval, the chances were youwere eating horse.I am also old enough toremember whalemeat andhorsemeat in butchers justafter the war finished owingto rationing being in place andwhat do you know, I am stillalive, along with many otherslike me.Brian ParsonsAquarius January 21st - February 19thThere is a unique duality to your sign. On one handyou can be progressive, whilst on the other adhereto traditional approaches too. This is a time when youcan embrace the former, especially around any hopesof improving your income. Yet, you don’t always feelcomfortable meshing with the reality of this. Be carefulif so, as influences are currently foggy.Pisces February 20th - March 20thIf you love to create, draw, paint, write or play music,this can be a time when you are especially productive.You can channel all sorts of ideas incredibly well. Allthis can be excellent for starting a new project whichhelps you to express the full range of your abilities. Yetthe everyday grind may seem a whole lot less edifyingthan usual, Pisces.Aries March 21st - April 20thThe Sun is in an exact conjunction with Neptune. Thisis when two planets are side by side. Neptune hasbeen a huge influence on the heavens this month, andthis may have seen you look for greater escapism fromlife’s harsh realities, or seen you incredibly kindly andgenerous. A good cause can once again benefit fromyour altruism Aries.Taurus April 21st - May 21stIdealistic friends can be particularly inspirational. Peoplewho are interested in social causes, the environment,co-operative activities, can all be really encouragingto you. The trick is not to expect every situationto dovetail this. Also, be aware that some friends mayseem to fall short of the higher standards that youwould like to reach.Gemini May 22nd - June 21stIt is vital to stay totally clear-minded about any professionalhopes. Yet, what you can do is to be tremendouslycreative. However, if you are looking forfinancial support on a small business, just having goodideas is not really the issue. You need to have compellingevidence that your idea will work practically. Trynot to take any shortcuts.Cancer June 22nd - July 23rdYou can continue to find yourself thinking about waysto enliven your existence. Certainly engaging with thearts, film, exhibitions and travel can all be marvellousways to do this. Your senses can be transformed bysuch experiences, simply because you can absorb somuch of what you see and hear. The more exotic, thebetter Cancer.Leo July 24th - August 23rdIf you find yourself talking to anyone about property,business, investment or savings, do seek second opinions.Someone may not intentionally mislead you, butsomething may get said which is inaccurate. It may bea good idea to include an experienced friend. Theirviewpoint can prove to be really helpful, and bring adifferent perspective.Virgo August 24th - September 23rdSome very subtle but potent influences can affectyour relationships now. If you are lucky to have caringand sensitive people in your world, there can be evengreater simpatico between yourselves. If this type ofresponse is not the norm, you could yearn for it. Certainlyif you meet anyone new, reserve judgement untilyou get to know them a little better.Libra September 24th - October 23rdYou might find yourself doing someone a good turnnow, but this should be only if you feel that this isappropriate. Someone you encounter may put somethingof a guilt trip on you in order to get you to dowhat they want. If a boss or colleague pours on thepraise big time, be wary. This is also a time when yourbody can be more sensitive to toxins.Scorpio October 24th - November 22ndYou can be incredibly perceptive at this time, or incrediblyconfused. If you are someone with flair and artistictalent, this is certainly a time to shine. Yet if you are unsureas to how to raise your profile, any uncertainty candrain you. In love, a time of very special connections ispossible, but sadly equally, someone may prove totallyunreliable.Sagittarius November 23rd - December 21stIf you are thinking about getting yourself a new abode,the proverbial thought of “roses around the door”could come up. Now, that might not be exactly whatyou want, but it’s an idealised view for some people,and whether you aspire to this or something swankieror funkier, your hopes can rise. Just be clear about affordabilityon this and any DIY scheme.Capricorn December 22nd - January 20thPeople may be becoming more receptive to your muses.And this can be especially so if you like to write yourown blog, or help out with a local community newsletter.But as much as your mode of communicating cantake on greater magic, the potential for self-deceptionis also high. In short, don’t kid yourself about what isreal, be factual.

10 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013what’sinonBahrainDAILY SMILE!FRED BASSETGARFIELDUP AND RUNNINGSpECIal EVENtSThe Dolls of Japan exhibition, in collaborationwith the Japan Foundation, theJapanese Embassy and the CultureMinistry, National Museum, hall one, 8am-8pm. Visit www.ministryofculture.bh formore information.Cut & paste – a photocollage and montageexhibition by 11 local and regionalartists, at Bin Matar House, Muharraq,9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Visit www.shaikhebrahimcenter.org or call17322549 for more information.Exhibition ‘Being In the Moment’ byrenowned Iraqi artist Rafa Nasiri, BFH FineArts Gallery, 10am-7pm. Organised by theBahrain Cancer Society and BahrainFinancial Harbour.Solo exhibition ‘Reflections’ by artistShahnaz Fayaz, world Beat FitnessCentre and Café, Janabiya, 8am-1pmand 4pm-8pm. Call 36673954 for moreinformation.Bahrain Cinema Club film screening ofBalthazar, Juffair, 7pm. For more information,call 39682323.wednesday Quiz Night, Kicks, Hotel Diva,Juffair, 8pm. Visit www.kicksbahrain.com or call 39922583 for more information.DaNCEBallet beginners adult and private class,Ballare School of Performing Arts,Saar, 9.30am-10.30am; yogalates,10.30am-11.30am; IDTA balletprep, IDTA modern jazz prep/primary, 3.30pm- 4.15pm;hip-hop (16+ years),modern jazz grade 1/2,4.30pm-5.30pm; ballet primary/grade1, contemporaryintermedi-ate,5.30pm-6.30pm;commercial theatre(13+ years),street dance (ages11+ years), adult ballet,6.30pm-7.30pm; pointeclass, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Piano lessons.Call 17300021 for information.Classes for all ages, Victoria Dance,Hamala and Umm al Hassam – ballet,tap, modern jazz, hip-hop, break dance,contemporary, stretch, combat, bokwa,river dance, singing, guitar, piano, musicaltheatre, dance fusion. Call 39876215for more information.Bahrain Ballet Centre classes held at RoyalCountry Club, Riffa, beginners ballet,3.15pm-4pm, pre-primary ballet, 4pm-4.45pm, primary ballet, 4.45pm-5.30pm.Piano classes held at Budaiya and MarinaTourist and Leisure AttractionsWahooo! water park, Ladies Night, 5pm-10pm, Bahrain City Centre, Seef. Entry to generalpublic, 11am-5pm. Entry BD10 for people over 1.2m tall, BD6 for others, BD3 for childrenaged under three years. Call 17173000 for weekly schedule.Sightseeing and city tours in Bahrain, aradous tours, 8am-8pm. E-mail aradous.tours@gmail.com or call 17234417 or 36788001 for more information.Full and half-day sightseeing tours of Bahrain, Farhat International Tours and Travels,Manama, 9am-5pm. Call 36313142 or 17216411.Dolphin watch trips, boat trips, al Dar Island beach resort, off Sitra Coast, 9am-5pm.Call 17704600.Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve, 9am-4pm. Call 17845444.ahmad al Fateh Mosque (Grand Mosque) visit programme, every 30 minutes from 9am-3.30pm. Visits are put on hold during prayer times. No prior appointments neededunless big groups or special arrangements are required. Call 17727773, or fax 17729695.Al Kurar House for traditional handicrafts Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17320955or 17322549.Iqra’a Children’s library, Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17320955 or 17322549.Bahrain National Museum, 8am-8pm. Call 17298777.al Jasra Handicrafts Centre, al Jasra, 8am-2pm. Call 17611900.Saar Islamic Centre Mosque, by prior appointment only, Call 17727773 or fax 17729695.Beit al Jasra (al Jasra House), al Jasra village, towards Saudi Causeway, 7am-2pm. Call17611454.Shaikh Isa bin Ali ’s house, Muharraq, 9am-6pm. Call 17334945.Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research,Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17322549.Mohammed Bin Faris Music House, Muharraq, 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Call 17322549or 36619038.Club.Full and half-day tours of Bahrain, 8am onwards. Call 36654246 or 77080111.Call 17693232 for moreinformation.Ballet classes, life inMusic school,Sanad, 4pm-5pm.Call 17625583 or36798866.Dance classes, Harmony Music Gate,street dance advance (10-17 years),4.30pm-5.30pm, creative movement(3-5 years), 3.30pm-4.30pm. Hip-hop,jazz, contemporary, musical instrumentsclasses, karate classes and art classes, 9am-7pm. Call 13622112 or 36464360 for moreinformation.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 andFrench horn and group classes in musictheory, voice, speech and drama, afroarabicdrumming and exploring instrumentscourse. Group classes - little voices,laMDa speech and drama, exploringinstruments, mini music makers, juniorpercussion, drum circle, vocalzone, twinkletoes and musical mayhem. Visit Facebookpage http://www.facebook.com/academyofperformingartsBSB or call17610943 or 17610973 for more information.Art of Sita painting classes and workshop. Callartist Sita Dotinga on 39163879.origami classes 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 adults andchildren, l’atelier art lounge, CountryMall, Budaiya, 10am-12pm. Call 17599030.Children’s woodcraft painting, Celebrations forArt, Budaiya, 4pm, children’s scrapbookingand paper craft classes, 4pm-6pm. Call17595791.paint your own pottery, Studio Ceramics, offBudaiya Highway, 9.30am-9pm. Call17599026.Oil painting, pastels and watercolour and acrylicclasses, Ella Art Gallery, Adliya, 9am-1pm and3pm-7pm. Call 17292815 or 39073299.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.The Craft Industries Development Centre, Isa AlKabeer Avenue, opposite the Manama PoliceFort, 7am-2pm. Call 17254688.National Industries Exhibition, Industry andCommerce Ministry, Seef, 7.30am-1.30pm.Call 17564170 or 17564171.Permanent stamps exhibition, PostalDirectorate, Transportation Ministry, 7am-2pm. Call 17523403.Group and individual art and design classesfor adults at artist Marianne pasman’s privategallery, Saar. Call 39922642 toarrange appointments.Learn Hindustani classical and light music fromqualified singer. Call 36401744 for more 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.Kombatt predator, Latin Dance Studio, OxygenGym, Budaiya, 11.30am, Latin booty workout,7pm, teenage predator academy (kids classes),5pm. Call 33889821 or e-mail latin.dance.studio@hotmail.com for more information.tribal Fitness, group and personal fitnesstraining, Bahrain-wide. Call Craig on39473710.Adult beginners’ ballet, Ballare School ofPerforming Arts, Saar, 9.30am. Call 17300021.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,belly dance class, 3.30pm-4.30pm (onlyMonday and wednesday). Call 17343348.The first Cross Fit gym in Bahrain, ExtremeFitness EXFIT, Barbar, 4.30pm, 5.30pm,6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Call 39533130for more information.QuickQuiz1 In the ChristianChurch, vespers is aprayer service held atwhat time of theday?2 Who played IndianaJones’s father,Professor HenryJones, in IndianaJones And The LastCrusade?3 The Baltimore Ravensbeat the SanFrancisco 49ers towin which annualAmerican footballchampionship inNew Orlean’sSuperdome?4 In Greek legend whatdid Prometheus stealfrom the gods?5 Which MedievalItalian poet wrotethe epic poem TheDivine Comedy?ANSWERS5 Dante Alighieri4 Fire3 The Super Bowl2 Sean Connery1 Evening'So far, I've not met anyone I'd want to settle down and get intodebt with.'tennis training, 5.30pm. E-mail tennisinbahrain@gmail.comfor location.Royal Country Club fitness classes, Riffa Views,pilates (mixed), 5.30pm; modern dance(women only), 7pm. Junior classes – ballet(beginners 3-5 years), 3.15pm; ballet (pre-primary6 and 7 years), 4pm; ballet (primary 8+years), 4.45pm. Personal training and privateswimming lessons are available by priorappointment. Call 17751264 to register for aclass.Fitness classes, oxygen Gym, Budaiya, hourof power (mixed), 6.30am-7.30am;Capoeira (women only), 9am-10am;pilates (women only), 10am-11am; latinmix (women only), 11am-noon; oxanity(women only), 12noon-1pm; tae Bo, 4pm-5pm; teens predator (children’s class); o2rave (mixed), 6pm-7pm; latin booty(women only), 7pm-8pm; kombatt(mixed), 8pm-9pm. Call 17616165 inadvance to book.Herbal massage, Yas Body Care, Riffa, 9am-11pm.Call 17491958 or 39776882.Cupping, Joz Spa, Juffair, 10am-11pm, Spa,10am-11pm. Call 17369133.Ramee International Hotel, Juffair, power yoga,aerobics, Pilates, meditation and circuit training,11.30am-12.30pm, 7.30pm-8.30pm,power yoga, 6-7pm. Ladies only, gold membership.Call Bijan on 36270302.Yoga, Ramee Suites 3, Hoora, 5am-7.30am,6.30-7.30pm. Call Raj on 33936281.City Walkers Club, Bahrain City Centre, Seef,9am-10am. Call 17177777.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 logicpilates private classes for women, Saar, 9amto 6pm. all classes are scheduled byappointment only. Call 39611396 for moreinformation.Pilates, La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art,9am-8pm. Visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net,e-mail info@lafontaineartcentre.net or call17230123 for more information.Co-active coaching for organisations, transition,parenting, stress, study and work ethics,re-branding yourself, fulfilment andnetworking. psychometric profiling anduniversity applications (interviews/selection/personalstatements/essays) availablein addition to study skills, presentation andnetworking skills and academic writingworkshops. Fully qualified and experiencedstaff. Call 38442727 or 17590137.Life and Motivational Coach, OfferingPsychotherapy and Hypnotherapy plusPsychometric tests, Sanad, 1pm-9pm. Call36488688 for more information.personality and ability assessments to helpidentify and measure critical skills for workand life. Call 39407129 between 6pm and9pm for location in Saar.Asian traditional massages and beauty treatment,specialising in couple’s treatment,Sherry Spa, Beauty and Massage Centre, AlMabrukah Building, Juffair, 10am to 10pm. Call17824070.therapeutic massage, hand and foot reflexology.Call 39015776 for location in East Riffa.LEvEL: MODERATE

Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 11Today's best guide to leisure,activities, clubs and events...Beginners children’s karate, Japan KarateAssociation, Budaiya, 5pm-6pm, advanced children’skarate, 5pm-6pm, adults beginners,5pm-6pm, advanced adults, 6pm-7pm. Call38886930.yogafitlates with stott Pilates instructor trainerand yoga teacher roberta Trzebinski, studiorCT, orchid’s dream, sanabis, 8.45am, highintensity interval training, 11am, Pilates onequipment, 6pm. Call 39445816.Women’s fitness training classes, Yahoo HealthClub, Middle East Hotel, Manama, 10am, 2pmand 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, 17795961 or 39728383.Women’s fitness programme, Curves Women’sFitness Centre, Budaiya, 7.30am-1pm and3pm-7.30pm. Call 17691496.Aqua aerobics, yoga, step, sculpt, spinning, Pilates,bums and tums, belly dance classes, Bodyline,Saar, 7.30am-9pm. Call 17793932.Fitness classes, World Beat Fitness Centre,Janabiya, Prana yoga (booking required)and Pilates, 8.30am, fluid balance, 9.30am,belly dancing intermediate, 10am, move toheal (free class for cancer survivors),10.30am, capoeira kids, 4pm, tae kwon doand zumba fitness (booking required), 5pm,nia, 6pm, capoeira adults, 6.30pm, ashtangayoga (booking required), 7.15pm, pilates,7.30pm. Call 17612576 to register.Sharon’s fitness boot camp classes, The Studio,Hamala, morning classes (women only),evening classes (women and mixed). Privategroup training also offered. Call 66385537 formore information.Personalised fitness programmes, group exerciseclasses, yoga, zumba, personal training,Fitness First Bahrain. Call Bahrain WorldTrade Centre on 17131499 and oasisCentre, east riffa (women only) on17620005 for membership and more information.Indoor cycling, Pineapple Spa, Manama, 3.30pm,aerobics, 4.30pm. Call 17712000.aerobics, ezfit sports Complex, Budaiya,10.30am-11.30am, 4.30pm-5.30pm,6.30pm-7.30pm. Call or 17692378.Clubs and SocietiesLibrary, British Club, Umm Al Hassam, noon-7pm (for membersonly), bridge, 1pm-7pm (members and guests), darts, 7.30pm(members and guests). 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.orgfor more information on becoming a member and beingpart 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.Keyboard, guitar, tabla, drums, violin, light and Carnaticmusic, drawing and painting, clay modelling, cinematicand classical dance, karate, yoga and chess classes,Kalabhavan music and arts training centre, adliya, 4pm-8pm. Call 17717271 or 17717017.Indoor football coaching with coach Adil, Ezfit,Budaiya, for seven to nine-year-olds, 4pm-5pm, for 10 to 12-year-olds, 5pm-6pm. Call36682135.Hoi Jeon Moo sool self-defence and martialarts, awal society for Women, arad,5.30pm. Call 39606764.Tai chi corniche beach class, Bahrain Tai Chi andWushu centre, Juffair, 6.30am, Tai chi beginners’,7pm, advanced, 8pm. Call 17825667 or36437931.Therapeutic and relaxation Massage, indianayurvedic Medical Centre, Mahooz, 8am-11pm. Call 17722060.Training and treatment in Yoga, Reiki and Pranichealing, Bayoga, Juffair, 6am-10am and 4pm-8pm. Call 17725027.Free meditation classes, Bahrain MeditationCentre, adliya, 7pm-7.30pm. Call17712545.Health Club, Dessange, Adliya, 6am-10pm, Spa,9am-9pm, Salon 9am-10pm. Call 17713999ladies and mixed yoga classes, BahrainWellness Centre, 7pm-8.30pm. Call17795961 for details.Preparing for childbirth classes in various languages,American Mission Hospital. Call17248142 for appointments.Co-active executive, leadership and organisationalcoaching as well as career andBahrain society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals(BsPCa) sanctuary, askar, 9am-5pm. Those interested inadopting pets, walking dogs or volunteering, Call17591231. rescued animals will be accepted 24-hours-aday.transition coachingevokingpowerful andsustainedtransformation,9am-8pm. Call36199980 fortimings.Punchbag boxing class,Profile Fitness Centre,Mahooz, 8.30am, yoga,10.30am. Call 17727766.Classical dance class, 7pm-8pm, Kerala Catholic Association,Segaiya. Call 39300835.amigos kids’ activities, dilmun Club, saar, 5pm-6pm. Call17690926.Play date, My Gym Children’s Fitness Centre, Seef, 9.30am-12.30pm, learn, create and explore, 3pm-4pm, champions,cardio kids, 4pm-5pm. Call 17566566.Brain Body dynamics, Budaiya, 9am-5pm. Call 17592661 or39246544 for information.Enrichment classes for children, Bright Beginnings, Adliya,4pm-6pm. Call 17710405.strong self-defence, body fitness trainingand personal training for all ages, 5.30pm-7.30pm. Call 39595723 or 36065222.Karate Classes, Karate do Academy, Futureshape,Garden City, Budaiya, beginners 4.45pm, colouredbelts, 5.30pm, advanced belts, 6.45pm.Training with resident black belt sixth DanSensei Amr Mouawad. Visit www.bkabahrain.com or call 17591237 or 36657059 for moreinformation.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.Ladies and mixed yoga classes and yoga therapyby trained Indian instructor, near BahrainSchool, old Juffair. Call 36139134 or 38804369.iyengar yoga training with a qualified experiencediyengar yoga Teacher. Call39596026 or e-mail patricia.a.moss@gmail.comYoga and meditation, Tulsi Tree, Mahooz (nearemail: gdnnews@batelco.com.bhSeventh Day Adventist, Sabbath Service, St Christopher’sCathedral, Manama, 9am. Call 36651814, 36360319,36451764 or 39094260 for location.alcoholics anonymous meeting, sacred Heart Church,Manama, 7pm-8.30pm. Call 17530020 or 39434200.ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) meeting, Amwaj, 7pm. CallDr Anne on 36317033.Toddler art class, art Toddies Free Play, saar, 9am-noon.Call 39789878 or 39965338 and reservation.Tony the Dogfather and CSBPA relocated animal rescue centrein Saar. Call 39629889 or 33363352 on rescuing, sponsoring,adopting, walking, volunteering or donations.Party Bridge Club, male/female, partners/singles. Contactgraham.nugent@MandeV.co.Chess classes, group and personal training, by internationalchess master. Call 33266677 for directions and information.Ibn Al Nafees hospital),6.30am-8.30pm.E-mail tulsitree12@gmail.com or call39743634,39646876,17162326 formore information.Therapeutic, relaxationand rejuvenationmassages, herbalfacial, panchakarma procedures,consultation with ayurvedaphysicians and ayurvedic medicines,Vaidyaratnam ayurvedic Health Centre,gufool, 9am-1.30pm and 4pm-9pm.Call 17268080 or 39912777 for moredetails.Bamboo massage, free demonstration. Call39015776 for more information.Karate classes for boys and girls aged oversix years, Telugu Kala samithi premises inadliya, 6pm to 7.15pm. Call 39049976.Karate, judo, kung fu, wrestling and 18 differentkinds of freestyle martial arts, taught by fifthDan 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.dragon Kung-Fu training, the old indianphysical academy, Manama, 7.30pm-10pm. Call 39756307 for more information.Life and executive coaching – enhance yourpersonal and professional effectiveness;increase your productivity and life fulfilment.Call 38889796 for more information.instant stress reduction techniques to overcomework pressure from home or officeat a rapid speed, gudaibiya, 6pm to 10pm.Call 33520620 for more information.The physiotherapy centre offers home servicesand physio centre, with latest techniquestreatment, 9am-12.30pm and 4pm-8pm. Call17722012 for appointments.CoursesPrivate tutoring, Psychology and sociology(all levels), sanad, 1-9pm. Call 36488688for more information.Learn Arabic in 48 hours with a private tutor. Call34186689 or visit www.ispeakarabictoo.comfor more information.english language courses for juniors, Bait alTaleem english language institute, a’ali,4pm-6pm, for seniors, 6pm-8pm. Call17643199 or 17643197.Morning and evening Spanish classes, intensivecourses, workshops, Shaikh Ebrahim CentreBin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Cultureand Research, Muharraq. Call 38396273.British Council, Khamis, 8.30am-7.30pm. Call17261555.Cooking and culinary classes for all cuisines forstudents, housewives and housemaids,Bahrain Institute of Hospitality and Retail,Barbar, 8am-1pm and 3pm-6pm. Call17698726 or 36405506.general english language courses, ToeFl,saT, gre, gMaT test preparation, conversationclasses for young learners andadults, american Cultural and educationalCentre, Juffair, 8am-9pm. Call 17729997.English, Maths, Latin, Creative Writing up toGCSE and AS Level, UK Common Entrance11+ 13+ exam preparation for individualsand groups by graduate tutors at Oxfordor Cambridge University level, IDRISTuition, Budaiya. Personal statements forschool and university entrance, examtechnique and interview practice. Call33771234.english conversation classes, lingo-ease,al nasir garden, Budaiya, 9.45am, gulfconversation, 9.15am, english foryoung learners level two, 3.10pm. Call17590895 or 39102997.English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian,German, Farsi, Japanese and Chineseclasses, Berlitz Language Centre, Adliya,8am-8pm. Call 17827847.Courses in arabic for reading, Writingand Math, al Ba7ith institute, sehla andJuffair, saturday to Thursday, 10am-7pm. Call sehla branch on 17400227and Juffair branch on 17811227.French Tutor for all levels and TCF, TEF, andDELF. Teaching French as a ForeignLanguage. Call 38329388.French courses, alliance Française deBahrein, isa Town, 9am-1pm. Call17342682 for more details.Certified professional practitioner courseswith the International Institute forPersonal and Professional Transformationsincluding diplomas in clinical hypnotherapyand psychotherapy, counselling, NLP,CBT, EFT and Meridian therapies, biofeedbackand breathing therapy. Acceleratedlearning for adults and children. Call39667623.english courses (grades K-12) reading,writing, Math, saT, arabic courses reading,writing, Math (K-12), arabic conversationfor adults, sylvan learning,10am-7pm. Call sehla branch on17400227 and Juffair branch on17811227.Tajweed and Islamic Studies classes for girlsand ladies, Dar Alarqum for QuranicStudies for Non Arabs, Saar. E-mail alarqum@batelco.com.bhor call 17794236 or33909571 for more information.islamic studies courses including aqeeda,Hadeeth, Tafseer, Fiqh, dar alarqum forQuranic studies for non arabs, saar,9.30am-11.30am. Course books writtenby dr Bilal Philips. Call 17794236 or33909571 for registration and purchasingthe text books.Study Excellence programme for schoolchildren.Powerful motivational and individualsessions, teaching skills and tools neededfor school studies. Call DS Dev on38800265.CrypticaCross1 A cleverly playful start (6)7 Old warrior who looked like Perry Mason? 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12Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013what’sinonBahrainCINECO (CITY):20 SCREENS1) A Good Day To Die Hard (15)(Action/ Adventure)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Mary Elizabeth WinsteadShows at 10.30am, 11.45am,12.45pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4.15pm,5.15pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.45pm,9.45pm, 11pm and midnightShows at (VIP I) 11am, 1.15pm,3.30pm, 5.45pm, 8pm and 10.15pmShows at (VIP II) 12.15pm, 2.30pm,4.45pm, 7pm, 9.15pm and 11.30pm2) Gambit (15) (Comedy/ Crime)Starring: Colin Firth, Cameron Diazand Alan RickmanShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm3) Mama (15+) (Horror/ Thriller)Starring: Jessica Chastain, NikolajCoster-Waldau and MeganCharpentierShows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm,8pm, 10pm and midnight4) Safe Heaven (Romantic)Starring: Cobie Smulders, JulianneHough and Josh DuhamelShows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm,7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm5) Saboba (15) (Thriller/ Crime)Starring: Randa Albheiri, AhmadHarun and Khaled HamzawyShows at 10.45am, 3pm, 7.15pmand 11.30pm6) Ala Gosety (PG 13) (Comedy)Starring: Ahmed Helmi, Ghada Adeland Hassan HosniShows at 11.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm,7pm, 9.30pm and midnight7) Bullet To The Head (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Sylvester Stallone, SungKang and Sarah ShahiShows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm,5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pm and11.45pm8) Broken City (15) (Thriller)Starring: Mark Wahlberg, RussellCrowe and Catherine Zeta-JonesShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm9) Hansel & Gretel (15) (Action/Thriller/ Horror)Starring: Jeremy Renner, GemmaArterton and Peter StormareShows at 1pm, 2.45pm, 4.30pm,6.15pm, 8pm, 9.45pm and11.30pmShows at (3D) 10.45am, 12.30pm,2.15pm, 4pm, 5.45pm and 7.30pm10) The Guilt Trip (15+) (Comedy)Starring: Barbra Streisand, SethRogen and Julene Renee-PreciadoShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm11) Chinese Zodiac (15) (Action/Adventure)Starring: Jackie Chan, Oliver Plattand Emilie GuillotShows at 2pm, 6.30pm and 11pmShows at (3D) 9.15pm and11.45pm12) The Final (15+) (Thriller/ Horror)Starring: Marc Donato, JaschaWashington and Whitney HoyShows at 1.30pm, 6.30pm and11.30pm13) The Last Stand (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger,Eduardo Noriega and ForestWhitakerShows at 11.30am, 4.15pm and9pm14) Warm Bodies (15) (Romantic/Thriller)Starring: Nicholas Hoult, TeresaPalmer and John MalkovichShows at noon, 4.30pm and 9pm15) Gangster Squad (15) (Action/Crime)Starring:DailyrecipeSean Penn, RyanMoussaka is a time-honoured Greekfavourite using lamb mince and theunique mixture of aubergines. Savetime by using a ready made-whitelasagne sauce for this ideal midweekfamily meal. Serves 4-06Ingredients2 Large or 3 medium sized aubergines4 tablespoons cooking oil2 onions, chopped4 Cloves of garlic, crushed500g lamb mince400g chopped, tinned tomatoes50g tomato puree3 tablespoons dried oregano1 jar of white lasagna sauce100g grated cheddar cheese.Method1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/AT THE CINEMAGosling and Emma StoneShows at 1.30pm, 6.30pm and11.30pm16) Jack Reacher (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Tom Cruise, RosamundPike and Richard JenkinsShows at 12.30pm, 4.45pm and9pm17) Cockneys vs Zombies (15+)(Comedy/ Horror)Starring: Michelle Ryan, GeorgiaKing and Honor BlackmanShows at 6.15pm, 8pm, 9.45pm and11.30pm18) Wreck-It-Ralph (PG) (Animation/Comedy/ Adventure)Starring: John C, Reilly, JackMcBrayer and Jane LynchShows at 11.30am, 1.45pm and4pm19) Django Unchained (15) (Action/Adventure)Starring: Jamie Foxx, Don Johnsonand Leonardo DiCaprioShows at 10.30am, 3.30pm and8.30pm20) Life Of Pi (PG 13) (Adventure)Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khanand Adil HussainShows at 1.45pm, 6.30pm and11.15pm21) Lincoln (15) (Drama/ Historical)Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, SallyField and David StrathairnShows at 10.45am, 3.45pm and8.45pmSEEF (II) (EAST SIDE):10 Screens1) Gambit (15) (Comedy/ Crime)Starring: Colin Firth, Cameron Diazand Alan RickmanShows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm,8pm, 10pm and midnight2) Saboba (15) (Thriller/ Crime)Starring: Randa Albheiri, AhmadHarun and Khaled HamzawyShows at 11.45am, 1.30pm, 3.15pm,5pm, 6.45pm, 8.30pm, 10.15pm andmidnight3) Murder 3 (15+) (Hindi/ Thriller)Starring: Randeep Hooda, Aditi RaoHydari and Mona LisaShows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm,6.30pm, 9pm and 11.30pm4) Broken City (15) (Thriller)Starring: Mark Wahlberg, RussellCrowe and Catherine Zeta-JonesShows at 10.30am, 12.30pm,2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pmand 10.30pm5) Hansel & Gretel (15) (Action/Thriller/ Horror)Starring: Jeremy Renner, GemmaArterton and Peter StormareShows at (3D) 11.45am, 1.45pm,3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pmand 11.45pm6) The Guilt Trip (15+) (Comedy)Starring: Barbra Streisand, SethRogen and Julene Renee-PreciadoShows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 5pmand 9.30pm7) Chinese Zodiac (15) (Action/Adventure)Starring: Jackie Chan, Oliver Plattand Emilie GuillotShows at 3.45pm, 6.15pm, 8.45pmand 11.15pm8) Snowflake The White Gorilla (PG)(Family)Starring: Elsa Pataky, Pere Ponceand Benjamin Nathan-SerioShows at 10.30am, 12.15pm and2pmgas 06.2. Slice aubergines lengthways into1cm slices before frying, both sides,in half the oil. Set aside when cooked3. Fry the onions and garlic inremaining oil before adding themince and cooking until browned.4. Add the chopped tomatoes andpuree. Stir in oregano.5. Place a layer of aubergine (about athird of the slices) on the base of alarge baking tray. Add half themince. Now add another layer ofaubergine and rest of the mincebefore covering with remainingaubergine.6. Pour lasagna sauce over the topand smooth to an even layer.Sprinkle cheese over the top andplace in the oven for 20 minutes.7. Serves with salad and Frenchbread.n Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez star inthe animation family comedy Hotel Transylvania … now showing9) Life Of Pi (PG 13) (Adventure)Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khanand Adil HussainShows at 2.30pm, 7pm and11.30pm10) The Impossible (15) (Thriller)Starring: Naomi Watts, EwanMcGregor and Tom HollandShows at 10.45am, 3pm, 7.15pmand 11.30pm11) Parental Guidance (PG 13)(Comedy)Starring: Billy Crystal, Bette Midlerand Marisa TomeiShows at 1pm, 5.15pm and 9.30pm12) Texas Chainsaw (18) (Thriller/Horror)Starring: Alexandera Daddario,Tania Raymonde and ScottEastwoodShows at (3D) 11.30am, 1.30pm,3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pmand 11.30pm13) Race 2 (15) (Hindi/ Action)Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoorand John AbrahamShows at 1.45pm and 7.30pm14) Mirchi (Telugu)Starring: Prahas Krishna andAnushka ShettyShows at 10.45am, 4.30pm and10.15pmSEEF (I) (WEST SIDE):6 Screens1) A Good Day To Die Hard (15)(Action/ Adventure)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Mary Elizabeth WinsteadShows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm,7.15pm, 9.30pm and 11.45pm2) Mama (15+) (Horror/ Thriller)Starring: Jessica Chastain, NikolajCoster-Waldau and MeganCharpentierShows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm,5.45pm, 7.45pm, 9.45pm and11.45pm3) Safe Heaven (Romantic)Starring: Cobie Smulders, JulianneHough and Josh DuhamelShows at 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 4.45pm,7pm, 9.15pm and 11.30pm4) Ala Gosety (PG 13) (Comedy)Starring: Ahmed Helmi, Ghada Adeland Hassan HosniShows at 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm,6.45pm, 9.15pm and 11.45pmEasy moussaka5) Bullet To The Head (15) (Action/Thriller)Starring: Sylvester Stallone, SungKang and Sarah ShahiShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm and 11pm6) Special 26 (15) (Hindi/ Action/Comedy)Starring: Akshay Kumar, KajalAggarwal and Manoj BajpayeeShows at 12.15pm, 3pm, 5.45pm,8.30pm and 11.15pmSAAR CINEPLEX4 Screens1) A Good Day To Die Hard (15)(Action/ Adventure)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Mary Elizabeth WinsteadShows at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm,5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm2) Gambit (15) (Comedy/Crime)Starring: Colin Firth,Cameron Diaz and AlanRickmanShows at 1pm, 2.45pm,4.30pm, 6.15pm, 8pmand 9.45pm3) Mama (15+) (Horror/Thriller)Starring: Jessica Chastain,Nikolaj Coster-Waldau andMegan CharpentierShows at 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm,7.15pm and 9.15pm4) Safe Heaven (Romantic)Starring: Cobie Smulders, JulianneHough, Josh DuhamelShows at 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 4.45pm,7pm and 9.15pmAL JAZEERA CINEPLEX2 Screens1) A Good Day To Die Hard (15)(Action/ Adventure)Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtneyand Mary Elizabeth WinsteadShows at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm2) Mama (15+) (Horror/ Thriller)Starring: Jessica Chastain, NikolajCoster-Waldau and MeganCharpentierShows at 3.45pm, 5.45pm, 7.45pmand 9.45pmAWAL CINEMA1) Murder 3 (15+) (Hindi/ Thriller)hotlinesFor enquiriesaboutBahrain CinemaCompany’s theatres17864666Dana Complex:17558558Starring: Randeep Hooda, Aditi RaoHydari and Mona LisaShows at 3pm and 9pm2) Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story (Hindi/Action/ Comedy)Starring: Vivek Oberoi, Neha Sharmaand Zakir HussainShows at noon and 6pmAL HAMRA CINEMA1) Lokpal (Malayalam)Starring: Mohanlal, Manoj K Jayanand Biju MenonShows at noon, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm• For Bahrain Cinema online bookingtickets: cinema.o.com.bhDANA CINEPLEX12 Screens• All shows after midnight only onThursdays, Fridays and holidays1 Hotel Transylvania (Animation /Comedy / Family )Starring:Adam Sandler, Kevin James,Andy Samberg and Selena GomezShows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm, 11pm and 1am2 X - 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Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhGulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 201313Four behind bars for torching busFOUR men accused of torching a public transportbus in Jidhafs have been jailed for 10 years was boarded by a mob at around 4pm as it wasThe bus carried around 30 passengers when iteach.travelling towards Salmaniya.They were convicted of rioting, arson, subvertingsecurity, using violence and possessing terrifying moment the mob of around 25 maskedThe driver had described to prosecutors theMolotov cocktails by the High Criminal Court men armed with Molotov cocktails smashedyesterday.their way in through the windows, ordered passengersoff and then set the vehicle ablaze.Three others, who are on the run, were alsohanded 10-year jail terms in absentia.He tried to stop them boarding the bus byThey were all fined a total of BD15,000, refusing to open the door.which was the cost of the bus.However, the driver said they used metal barsA detective earlier told the court that secret to get in.sources led him to the men, who allegedly Lawyer Najla Ali, who represented two ofhijacked a Cars Transport Company vehicle on the suspects, earlier claimed the men confessedApril 7 last year.under duress.15 years jail forn FLASHBACK: The bus that was set on fire in JidhafsWitnesses tobe called inofficer’s trialdrug smugglingA DRUG dealer, who snitchedon his own brother after gettingcaught, has been jailed for 15 yearsfor smuggling 8kg of hashish intoBahrain.The 26-year-old Saudi, his 35-yearoldbrother and friend were all convictedof smuggling the drug from SaudiArabia by the High Criminal Courtyesterday.They were all jailed for 15 years andfined BD5,000. Judges also orderedtheir immediate deportation after completingtheir sentence.The men were caught after one ofBy Noor Zahratheir dealers in Bahrain gave themup to police, according to courtdocuments.A 24-year-old Bahraini was arrestedafter he sold BD100 worth of hashish toan undercover agent.He told the anti-narcotics squad thathe got the drugs from the Saudi menand set up a sting operation.He called one of the brothers, whohad supplied him with 3kg of hashish,and asked for another eight.The 26-year-old man and his friendMobile services hitas masts damagedn Shaikh Fawaz inspects the site of a damaged towerMOBILE phone services havebeen disrupted in some Bahrainivillages after rioters damaged15 phone masts in those areas, itemerged yesterday.Minister of State forCommunications ShaikhFawaz bin Mohammed AlKhalifa strongly condemnedthe acts of sabotage.He paid tribute to phonecompanies who took action torepair the damaged masts as hevisited some of the vandalisedtowers yesterday.“I would like to thank thetelecom operators for takingimmediate action to ensure thatservices would not be affected,”he said.“It is essential that all citizenshave access to these serviceswithout threats to availabilityor delays.”The masts were damagedas thugs went on the rampagefrom Thursday.Telecom RegulatoryAuthority (TRA) licensingand spectrum managerAbdulrahman Al Sowaidisaid each mast was worthBD200,000.“A total of 15 cell towerswere damaged out of the 1,200hid the hashish in the car they weretravelling in and crossed into Bahrainthrough the King Fahad Causeway.They then met the Bahraini inManama, where police were waitingfor them, said case files.The 26-year-old quickly snitched onhis own brother and helped police catchhim.He claimed he got in a car accidentand asked his brother to drive toBahrain to pick him up, said prosecutors.Meanwhile, the Bahraini was amongfour other men who were initiallyn A mobile phone mast vandalised by rioterscell towers which are currentlyutilised by all telecom operators,”he said.arrested for drug dealing.They were arrested for selling hashishfor BD100 in separate sting operationsin Budiaya, Duraz, and Muharraq,added court documents.All four Bahrainis were jailed forthree years and fined BD3,000 by thesame court.Judges also convicted an Egyptianwoman who was caught red-handedusing the drug at one of the men’shomes.She was jailed for 12 months andfined BD1,000.noorz@gdn.com.bhMember of cartheft syndicateloses appealA BAHRAINI man, who wasa member of an alleged cartheft syndicate that targetedaround 100 vehicles over aperiod of just two weeks, haslost his appeal in eight cases.The 22-year-old has beenconvicted of stealing 60 of thevehicles and was jailed fora combined 13 years by theLower Criminal Court.The unemployed Bahrainiwas accused of being partof the gang that stole carsand stripped them of partsincluding stereos, engines,speakers, GPS systems andother components in summerof 2011.Court documents suggestthe thieves targeted NissanMaximas and Sunnys.The defendant lodgedappeals in eight separatecases at the High CriminalAppeals Court, where hestole eight cars in just oneday.He was challenging his fouryearsentence in all eight cases.However, judges rejectedthe appeal, but they are yetto reach a verdict in 29 othercases.PROSECUTION witnesseswill give evidence in the appealof a police lieutenant, who wasjailed seven years for killing ananti-government protester duringthe unrest.The Bahraini was convictedof manslaughter after HaniAbdulazizi Goma, 32, was shotthree times with a pellet gun ata building under-constructionin Khamis on March 9, 2011.He was convicted by the HighCriminal Court last September,but his lawyers launched anappeal at the Supreme CriminalAppeals Court seeking hisacquittal.However, a counter-appealhas also been lodged by relativesof Mr Goma calling forthe charges against the officerto be increased to premeditatedmurder, which could lead tohim facing the death penaltyor life in prison if found guilty.The policeman, who is currentlyin custody, appearedfor the appeal hearing, wherehis lawyer Abdulrahman AlKhashram asked judges to resummonprosecution witnessesand medical examiners to testify,having already appeared aswitnesses in the original trial.Judges accepted the requestand adjourned the appeal untilMarch 30.The policeman was initiallyaccused of murder, but hadhis original charge reduced tomanslaughter.It was earlier argued in courtthat he actually shot a differentprotester in the leg in selfdefence.Another policeman said thedefendant’s actions had savedthe lives of both himself andhis colleague, as the victimwas allegedly about to push abarrel full of heavy buildingequipment down a flight ofstairs where the officers werestanding.Thirty policemen had beensent to the area to disperse anillegal gathering consisting ofaround 150 people.However, rioters are said tohave ambushed 15 policemen –including the defendant – at thebuilding under construction.BD100 donated towelfare societyMEMBERS of the Romaniancommunity donated BD100to the Children and Mothers’Welfare Society, and notBD500 as incorrectly reportedin yesterday’s GDN.

14Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013n His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received at Sakhir Palace six new ambassadors who submitted their credentials. The newly-appointed diplomats are, from left, Italian Alberto Mikia,Indonesian Chilman Arisman and Sri Lankan Raja Karura Mui-dyan-selage. Below, from left, Canadian Thomas Macdonald, EU Commission Ambassador Adam Kulach and Cuban JoseEnrique Enriquez Rodrigues.n Dialogue ‘key toBahrain’s stability’Minister of State for Information Affairs andthe government’s spokesperson Sameera Rajabyesterday stressed the importance of continuingdemocratic dialogue and peaceful expressionof opinion to promote security and stability andprotect national achievements. This came as shereceived Japanese Ambassador Shiguki Sumi, whoasserted his country’s support for the dialogue.n Health services vowMinister of State for Defence AffairsLieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohammedbin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday chairedthe first meeting of the Supreme Council forHealth. Health Minister and council deputychairman Sadiq Al Shehabi attended.n Revamp on trackTHE Works Ministry’s roads projects andmaintenance director Raed Al Salah revealedthat the ministry has completed 75 per cent ofrevamp work on Shaikh Salman Avenue in Riffa.The project, covering blocks 908, 906 and 944,is expected to be finished in May this year.n Products showcasedMinister of State for Electricity and WaterAffairs Dr Abdulhussain Mirza yesterday metthe regional director of German companyEurolight, John Decker, who introduced thecompany’s products, especially LED streetlamps.n Traffic Week backedInterior Ministry Under-Secretary Major-General Khalid Salim Al Absi yesterdayreceived Gulf Petrochemical Industries Companypresident Abdulrahman Jawaheri, who stressedthe company’s readiness to take part in the 29thGCC Traffic Week, to be held from March 10-18under the slogan ‘Our Goal Your Safety’.n Rights report reviewedBAHrain’s first national report on theimplementation of provisions of the ArabCharter on Human Rights was reviewed forthe second consecutive day yesterday beforethe Arab Human Rights Committee at theArab League headquarters in Cairo. Ministerof State for Human Rights Affairs and headof Bahrain’s delegation Dr Salah Ali said thekingdom is proceeding with speedy steps toensure the constitutional rights of citizens, andpreserve those rights through updating thelegislative system and developing democraticpractices to achieve justice and the rule oflaw. The panel reviewed a number of issues,including the right to life, physical safety,combating slavery and human trafficking,political and civil liberties, independence ofjudiciary and fair trial, right to work, freedomto form associations and trade unions, freedomof opinion and expression, right to education,right to private property and the right to protectthe family, especially women and children.n IMF ties in focusLabour Ministry Under-Secretary Sabah AlDosary yesterday met an International MonetaryFund (IMF) advisory mission and discussedco-operation. He stressed the government’s effortsto improve citizens’ living standards and enhancethe employability of university graduates.n Theft suspect heldA man accused of stealing cash from a carparked in Zinj has been arrested in less than12 hours, the director-general of CapitalGovernorate Police announced. He said theNabih Saleh police station received a callfrom a person reporting the theft of BD20,000from his car parked near a company. Policetracked down the suspect and arrested himafter obtaining permission from the PublicProsecutor. He has confessed to the crime.n His Majesty yesterday received at Sakhir Palace chairman of newly-formedIsa bin Salman Education Charity Fund Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad AlKhalifa. Deputy Premier and Education and Training Development Committeehead Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Education Minister and funddeputy chairman Dr Majid Al Nuaimi and board members were present. TheKing stressed the charity’s crucial role in extending a lifeline for students topursue their university and postgraduate studies. Students with special needswill also benefit from the fund.n The Crown Prince yesterday highlighted the importance of consolidatinghuman rights. This came as he received members of the board of commissionersat the National Institution for Human Rights, led by Dr Abdulaziz Hassan Abul.He urged the commissioners to adhere to values to achieve goals based onlegislation and independent human rights work. He said opinions should besupported by logic and stressed the need to embrace all sides under theumbrella of the nation, away from parochial polarisations that do not serveBahrain’s present and future interests.n Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa yesterdayreceived UNDP resident co-ordinator Peter Grohmann who outlined UNplans to set new development goals beyond 2015.n Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday startedan official visit to the Czech Republic to promote bilateral relations. Hewas received at Prague International Airport by Czech Deputy ForeignMinister Vladimir Galuska and other senior officials. Shaikh Khalid hailedsteadily growing relations, stressing mutual desire to further bolster ties.Mr Galuska welcomed the official delegation led by Shaikh Khalid,asserting his country’s firm resolve to strengthen relations on the basis ofmutual understanding and co-ordination.n The Crown Prince in talks with Mr Krajeski‘Support talks to meetpeople’s aspirations’His Royal Highness PrinceSalman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,Crown Prince and DeputySupreme Commander, yesterdaycalled for a need to supportthe ongoing National Dialogueto achieve results that meet theexpectations of all sides.He said the dialogue, whichwas widely welcomed by Araband foreign countries, must bepromoted out of a belief in thecapacity of Bahraini people toovercome all challenges thanks toits commitment to national unity.Speaking as he received USAmbassador Thomas Krajeski,the Crown Prince highlightedthe importance of preserving thekingdom’s landmark achievementsand building on them tomeet aspirations of all segmentsof society.The meeting also touched uponlatest regional and global developments.n Shaikh Mohammed yesterday received Union of the Comorosparliament speaker Hamid Burhan and discussed bilateral co-operation.n Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa yesterday receivedUAE Ambassador Mohammed Sultan Saif Al Suwaidi and reviewedstrong relations.

Email: gdnnews@gdn.com.bhSand dredgingGulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 201315Two policemenare cleared ofassault chargesBy Noor Zahra‘killing sea life’By Basma MohammedSAND dredging and landreclamation could be killingmarine life, includingdolphins, according to a topofficial.They change maritime routesand cause sea creatures tolose their way, get stuck inshallow waters and die on theshore, said Public Commissionfor the Protection of MarineResources, Environment andWildlife marine resourcesdirector-general Jassim AlQassir.He was speaking after a deaddolphin was found near AmwajIslands on Monday.“Dredging and reclamationcould lead to changes in watercurrents – something that canRelationshipsexpert topresent talksINTERNATIONAL bestsellingauthor and pop psychologyphenomenon Dr John Gray willpresent two seminars today.The seminars, which will beheld at the Diplomat RadissonBlu Hotel, Residence and Spa,will be based on his teachingsfirst made popular through hisbestselling book Men Are FromMars, Women Are From Venus.The four-hour sessions will be held at8am and 5pm.confuse animals like dolphins,” he toldthe GDN.“They follow a route known for yearsbut when such work happens, it canlead them to lose their way and end upat the coast.“Their nerve system gets confusedand this leads to them being stuck inthe coast and committing what we call a‘semi-suicide’.”Mr Al Qassir suspected the dolphinfound at Amwaj too faced a similar fateand because it could not find its wayback to sea, it stayed close to the shorewhere it eventually died.“Whales, as well as salmon, gothrough similar scenarios when routesare changed due to dredging and reclamation,”he added.However, he explained thatother reasons could also leadto inhumane deaths of marinelife, and demanded a probeinto methods used by fishermento catch their prey.“Some creatures such asdolphins get trapped in theirnets and they treat them cruelly,”he said.“We urge fishermen to bemore careful when dealingwith sea creatures.”Bahraini fisherman Ali Yateem, whofound the dead mammal, said he spottedtwo more dolphins floating near theshore on the same day.The morning seminar will be titledMars and Venus In The Workplaceand will focus on increasing successn The dolphin and, right, the dead dolphin found on the coastn Mr Al Qassirn A section of the audience and, right, Dr Grayat work.While the evening event, whichcosts BD60, will be on personal“We were sailing throughthe area when we saw a weirdbody on the shore,” he said.“Upon coming close, wesaw the dead dolphin andcalled environmental activistswho, with the co-operation ofthe commission, took action.“We also alerted them onthe other two dolphins wesaw.”The dolphin, which wasburied in Askar, allegedly didnot have any signs of injurieson its body, Mr Yateem added.However, no details were revealed onthe other two.“Upon examining it, no visible injurieswere spotted on the body,” he said.“We are waiting for the investigationto reveal the cause of death and see whyit happened.“This is not the first time I see a deadsea creature and I wonder what could bethe cause of this.”Fishermen in Bahrain have held severalprotests against sand dredgingand land reclamation, claiming theyaffected sea resources and decreasedfish stock.The demonstrations have led to theissue of a decree amending the lawon regulating fishing and exploitingand protecting marine resources inSeptember last yearḃasma@gdn.com.bhrelationships.Meanwhile, Dr Gray held a brief talkat the Ramli Mall last night.n Indonesian tourist dies of tuberculosisAN Indonesian tourist has died in Bahrainof tuberculosis. He died yesterday atSalmaniya Medical Complex, where hewas admitted on Friday after arriving onboard a cruise ship from the UAE. AnIndonesian Embassy spokesman said it wasnow making arrangements to repatriate thebody. “We have the information about thisman and how he died, but we still do nothave his family’s contact details,” said thespokesman. “Unfortunately, no one from hisfamily was with him when he died.”The patient has been identified only asSayudi.n Port services talksOFFICIALS from the TransportationMinistry’s Ports and Maritime Affairs(PMA) and the Bahrain Chamberof Commerce and Industry (BCCI)yesterday discussed strengtheningco-operation and enhancing services.The talks were led by PMA directorgeneralHassan Ali Al Majid and BCCIboard member and its transportationand communications committee headAbdulhakeem Al Shammery. Alsopresent were representatives fromcustoms clearance agencies and APMTerminals Bahrain – the Khalifa BinSalman Port operator.n Online photo contestAN online photography contest is beingheld by the National Geographic’sAugmented Reality. Visitors, who haveexperienced the interactive technology atSeef Mall, should post the photographstaken of the virtual reality on socialnetworking websites to qualify for thecontest. It will continue until March 15.Posts that receive the maximum number oflikes or votes will receive a gift voucherworth BD100 to be redeemed at outlets atthe mall.For more information, visit www.facebook.com/seefmallbahrain, www.Instagram.com/seefmall or www.youtube.com/Seefmallbh.TWO policemen have beenacquitted of assaulting andthreatening an inmate.The 36-year-old vice-corporaland 26-year-old policemanwere cleared by the HighCriminal Court yesterdaydue to lack ofevidence.They werecharged with forcingthe Bahrainiman to confessto possessinga n t i - g o v e r n -ment songs andslogans.“He (Bahraini n Mr Zakariyaman) was playingsongs and poems in his carthat incited hatred against thegovernment,” argued lawyerYounis Zakariya in court.“My clients then arrestedhim after he received a complaintfrom a woman passer-by.“The victim then smashedthe flash memory stick whichcontained the songs.“He then falsely claimedthat my clients took him tothe police station and beat himup to change the fact that hewas the one that committed thecrime.“There are no prosecutionwitnesses or any evidence toprove his claims; therefore Irequest my client’s acquittal.“There were also no injurymarks on the victim’s body likehe claimed, except for a smallbruise on the face when a medicalexaminer checked him.“The victim claimed he washit in the neck, stomach, backand other parts of the body.”Blast suspectsappear in courtSIX men appeared in court forthe first time yesterday in connectionwith an attack on policemen,which left one officer deadand another seriously injuredlast year.The Bahrainis, aged 21 to 28,are accused of attempted assault,arson and possessing Molotovcocktails.They allegedly hurled Molotovcocktails andmetal rods atpolicemen whowere forced totake shelter ina police vehicle,according tocourt documents.Eighteen othermen are beingtried in absentiain connectionwith the attack,n Mr Mohammedincluding three charged withpremeditated murder over thedeath of 19-year-old policemanImran Ahmed Mohammed – whowas killed by an explosive projectile.The attack happened in Ekerlast October and the six defendantsin custody appeared at theHigh Criminal Court yesterdayto plead not guilty.A video of the attack postedon the Internet shows a Molotovcocktail narrowly missing MrMohammed, before he was killedby an explosive projectile that hebent down to pick up.All 24 defendants are alsoaccused of taking part in an illegalgathering in Eker.The trial was adjourned untilMarch 13 for the court to reviewcase files.

16 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013Beauty pageant final – Page 18All Out party at Cocoonn Dancersare set toentertainthe crowdsIt’s almost time for All Out Thursday atthe Cocoon Lounge, Juffair Grand Hotel,Juffair.It is taking place tomorrow with DJPeekaboo going behind the decks from8pm – accompanied by live videos on thebig screen.Women enter free and get to enjoy freeselected cocktails all night long.Visit www.facebook.com/CocoonLounge-Bahrain or call 36500114 for reservationsand more information.for Bollywood fansA SPECTACULAR eveningof dinner and dance is onthe cards for Bollywood fansnext weekend.The Bahrain India Society(BIS) are organising aBollywood Masti musical, tobe held at Elite Resort andSpa’s Al Noor tent, located onthe Shaikh Hamad Causewayon February 28, from 8pmonwards.The event will feature liveentertainment provided bysinger Diana Dias, covering afull range of songs from artistsranging from Lata Mangeshkarto recent Shreya Ghoshal,and the male vocal talents ofTarique,whohas anuncannyability tosing inthe styleof thefamousKishoreKumar.Theeveningwill alsoshowcaseone ofthe bestdancetroupesfromDubaiwhohave performedatvariousconcerts around the world andperformed with celebrities suchas Shah Rukh Khan, KareenaKapoor, Shankar Mahadevan-Eshan and Loy, and manyothers.The night is an ideal opportunityto savour a lavish buffetselection and drinks tailored tosuit everyone’s personalpreferences.Tickets cost BD15 for BISmembers, BD18 for non-members,and BD150 for a table of10, inclusive of dinner.E-mail admin@bahindsociety.org or contact Safa Al Khozai on33060602 to reserve a place orfor more information.n DJ PeekabooTribute treatfor Turner’sadmirers...TINA Turner fans are infor a treat with renownedtribute singer MilliMunro performing atJJ’s Irish Restaurant onFebruary 28 at 9.30pm.She is described as oneof the most well-knownTina Turner tributeacts in the UK and hasperformed throughoutthe world for corporateclients including CiscoSystems, Pace Europe,Xerox and NortelCommunications, amongothers.Tickets cost BD4 forgeneral admission anddoors open at 8pm withresident band The Noiseperforming before thetribute show.Call 39329083 for reservationsand more information.n Some of the dancers who will be showcasing their talents at the eventSounds of Beirut in the air at Coral BayDubai-based DJ MadJam,one of the region’s mostpopular DJs, will perform atCoral Bay’s Karma Lounge onFebruary 28.The Lebanese DJ willbring the sounds of Beirut toBahrain supported by residentDJ Miled, with doors openingat 9pm.He is currently active inproducing, promoting, audioimaging, radio and TV broadcasting– producing and mixingClub Frequency on MixFM, a weekly radio showthat’s been on air since June2000.MadJam has also contributedto a number of culturaland social publications includingDJ Mag Middle East andMTV’s show Salaam.His sound is best describedas party music and variesfrom ambient, deep vocalto progressive house, witha touch of funk, electro andtechno – and just about everythingin between.In 2010 MadJam was selectedas the official pioneer ofLebanese DJing.He is renowned for threewaymixing on Pioneer’sCDJ-2000s and has playedat the biggest club nights inthe Lebanese capital, as wellas at the Bacardi Festival,Peppermint Experience inDubai, the Red Bull Air Race,X Fighters and Creamfields,Abu Dhabi.He has played warm-up andfollow-up sets for the likes ofSasha, John Digweed, TheProdigy, David Guetta, PaulOakenfold, Antoine Clamaran,Anthony Pappa, Paul VanDyk, Bob Sinclar, TimoMaas, Pete Tong, Armin VanBuuren, Carl Cox and Tiesto,to name a few.MadJam is a true supporterof the dance music sceneacross the Middle East andplays regularly in Kuwait,Jordan, Qatar, India, Cyprus,Bahrain, Egypt, Oman,Lebanon and Peppermint Clubin Dubai.He has also played at gigsin Paris, Switzerland, Moscow,Athens, and a two-week annualresidency in Ibiza.Tickets cost BD10 per person.Call 17717370 for moreinformation.n MadJam is one of the region’s most popular DJs

Hot in the City fashion extravaganza – Page 19Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 17‘Fashion TV’ zoomsin on BushidoAN exclusive night offashion and mystery iscoming to Bahrain nextweekend.Fashion TV’s FashionNight Blue, which is chaptertwo of three, will be heldon February 28 at BushidoRestaurant and Lounge from9pm onwards.Continuing the seriesof the Blue Nights, whichstarted with Blue Magicback in November withthe infamous Cirque duSoir, Bushido presents ‘TheMidnight Masquerade’ – aunique theme where fashion,mystery and desires blendinto one magical night.Anyone who has everdreamt of being Tom Cruiseor Nicole Kidman in the filmEyes Wide Shut will witnessa fashion filled Blue Night,featuring DJ Kaan Gokmanfor an exclusive night.“Get your tux, gownsand masks ready andlet your senses go on thetribal rhythms of DJ KaanGokman,” said officials.“This night promises to bememorable for Bahrain andfor Bushido.”Originally from Turkey,DJ Kaan has long been afamous personality, producerand director in radio.His debut album, ClubHarem, boasted the productiontalents of electro-funkdiscohouse.The multitalented artisthas also been producingnumerous hits includingcollaborations with the internationallyacclaimed danceproject Club Harem, whichhas enjoyed phenomenalsuccess in some 55 differentcountries.Kaan has already cometwice to Bushido to a fullhouse each time.The dress code is ‘EyesWide Shut’ formal style,with tuxedo, mask and capefor men and gown/cocktaildress, mask and cape forwomen.Tickets have already goneon sale since last Wednesdayat www.togetherinbahrain.com.Regular pre-sale ticketsare priced at BD10 forwomen and BD15 for menand VIP pre-sale tickets arepriced at BD20 for womenand BD25 for men.Pre-sale ticket prices areonly valid untilFebruary 26, afterwhich regular ticketscost BD15 forwomen and BD25for men, and VIPtickets cost BD25for women andBD40 for men.Regular table forsix people is pricedat BD250, inclusiveof one regular bottle,one sparklingbottle and snacks.Regular tablefor eight people is priced atBD400, inclusive of two regularbottles, one sparklingbottle and snacks.VIP table for six people ispriced at BD400, inclusiveof one premium bottle, onesparkling bottle and snacks.n DJ Kaan GokmanVIP table for eight peopleis priced at BD600, inclusiveof two premium bottle, onesparkling bottle and snacks.Women will be receiving amasquerade mask of a valueof BD15.Call 17583555 for moreinformation.Your essentialweekend guide ... amust onWednesday ... onlyin the GDN withAPPLE SHARMABALLEtREVoLuCIóNERtH’s DINosAuRPEttING ZooKADIM AL sAHIRMELoDyGARDotREVEALING BAHRAINmarch - april 2013CHARLEsAZNAVouRERtH’s DINosAuR PEttING Zoo 08 th - 15 th March (no show on 12 th March)CHARLEs AZNAVouR15 th MarchMELoDy GARDot23 rd MarchBALLEt REVoLuCIóN29 th - 30 th MarchKADIM AL sAHIR06 th aprillike usFollow us@springoFcultureTickets are sold atVirgin Megastores and online at@springoFculture CALL 3990 0630

18 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013Diva to graceIndian beautypageant finalRiffa ViewsLuxury PropertiesAvailable All Over BahrainBD1,650/- inclSemi-furnished villa with 5 en suite bedrooms,maid’s quarter with bathroom, 2 garageparking. Fully landscaped. The house is facingthe 12th hole of Championship Course.Ref. no. 856/Ana, Mob: 36485976Amwaj IslandBOLLYWOOD starShalmali Kholgade willperform in Bahrain for theIndian Princess MiddleEast Pageant 2013 finalsthis weekend.The Bahrain and MiddleEast elimination round tookplace yesterday, with thefinals due for tomorrow atBest Western Plus The Olivehotel in Juffair, from 9pmuntil 1am.Ms Kholgade bagged theaward for Best FemalePlayback singer forPareshaan from the filmIshaqzaade at the 58th IdeaFilmfare Awards 2013 heldat Yash Raj Films Studios inBD450/- inclusive1BR fully-furnished flat, gym, pool, sauna andsteam for rent at 450 BD all inclusive.Ref no. 002/Anya, Mob: 34135223RentalsSaarFabulous new compound close to St Christopher'sschool, embassies and highways. 4 BR all en suite,spacious and bright villas with top quality fixtures andfittings, private pools and communal play areaRef. no. 002/Kathryn, Mob: 39722131SaarMumbai on Sunday.She is an Indian singersongwriterfrom Mumbai, bestknown as a playback singer inHindi films.A versatile singer, whosings both in English andHindi, Shalmali paid atwo-hour tribute to one ofher favourite singers, AmyWinehouse, at last year’swidely attended Blue Frog,Mumbai.Furthering her versatilityas a performer, Shalmali hasperformed as a soloist witha Latvian troupe in a cabaretnamed Bombaloo, whichtoured Moscow, Russia andYerevan, Armenia.For free Find-a-Property servicesTel: +973 1729 9188 - Email: admin@starrealestate.bhBD1,650/-BD,1350/-Unique 4BR villa for rent in compound with ownprivate pool and luxury kitchen.Ref no. 002/Joanne, Mob: 39567322The competition, IndianPrincess, is back with itsfourth season along withIndian Princess International(IPI) to give a platform toyoung talents.Twenty-four countriesincluding Bahrain, the UAE,Qatar, Oman, South Africa,the Netherlands, Australia,Denmark, the UK, the US,Malaysia, Mauritius, Uganda,New Zealand, India, Italy andSri Lanka will take part inthe IPI.The contestants will betaken to Thailand for promotionsand international trainingand grooming sessionsbefore the Grand Finale onMarch 8, on occasion ofWomen’s Day, at HotelTulip Star in Mumbai,featuring top fashion fraternity,executives, corporationsand entertainersfrom India and overseasPOP1. Josh Groban – All That Echoes2. Tim McGraw – Two Lanes OfFreedom3. Various Artists – NOW 454. Mumford & Sons – Babel5. Andrea Bocelli – Passione6. Justin Bieber – Believe: Acoustic7. Red – Release The Panic8. Bruno Mars – Unorthodox Jukebox9. Coheed And Cambria – TheAfterman: Descension10. The Lumineers – The LumineersROCk1. Mumford & Sons – Babel2. Red – Release The Panic3. Coheed And Cambria – TheAfterman: Descension4. The Lumineers – The Lumineers5. Various Artists – 2013 GrammyNominees6. fun. – Some Nightsa7. The Black Keys – El Camino8. Imagine Dragons – Night Visions9. Ed Sheeran – +10. Jim James – Regions Of Light AndSound Of God AudioR&B and HIP-HOP1. Joe Budden – No Love Lost2. Rihanna – Unapologetic3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – TheHeist4. A$AP Rocky – Long.Live.A$AP5. Charlie Wilson – Love, Charlie6. Kendrick Lamar – good kid,m.A.A.d city7. Alicia Keys – Girl On Fire8. T.I. – Trouble Man: Heavy Is TheHeadn Ms Kholgade with her trophy at the 11th Stardust Awardsin Mumbaias well as internationalperformances.This will be exclusivelyon Channel - V in 16 countriesworldwide duringMarch and April.Tomorrow’s event willalso have performancesby Bahrain’s best dancegroups and a dhol performance.Pre-sale tickets are BD5US Billboard Top 10 albumsfor women, BD10 for menand BD7 for couples andon the door tickets areBD15 per head.The event is sponsoredby Your FM 104.2 andCreative Promotion andAdvertising.E-mail indianprincessmiddleast@gmail.comorcall 66306309 for moreinformation.n Josh Groban has topped the pop chartwith All That Echoes9. Avant – Face The Music10. Frank Ocean – Channel OrangeDanCE and ELECTROnIC1. Flo Rida – Wild Ones2. Swedish House Mafia – Until Now3. Skrillex – Bangarang EP4. Lindsey Stirling – Lindsey Stirling5. Calvin Harris – 18 Months6. David Guetta – Nothing But TheBeat7. deadmau5 – Album Title Goes Here8. Toro y Moi – Anything In Return9. Flux Pavilion – Blow The Roof10. Icona Pop – Iconic (EP)

Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 19on travels of a donkeyA PARABLE of virtue andpurity will be screened tonightat the Bahrain Cinema Club,Juffair, at 7pm.The French film, Balthazar,follows the life of the donkeyBalthazar as he passes fromowner to owner, many of themtreating him cruelly; all ofthem beyond his pure and simplecomprehension.His sad predicament as abeast of burden parallels thelife of his first human owner,Marie, who, like Balthazar suffersthe sins of man.Balthazar is a noble creatureand accepts his fate withgrace.The film, directed by RobertBresson, premiered at the 1966Venice Film Festival, where itwon the OCIC Award.The film’s cast includes AnneWiazemsky as Marie, WalterGreen as Jacques and FrançoisLafarge as Gérard, amongstothers.Call Huda Tabbara on39682323 for more information. n A scene from the filmAll set for Hot in the Cityfashion extravaganzan DJ BilliePREPARATIONS are underway foranother dazzling Hot in the City fashionnight this weekend.The monthly Hot in the City event continuesto be held at Bizarre Lounge in KempinskiGrand and Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centretomorrow from 9pm till late.This Hot in the City will feature luxuryfashion brand Porsche Designs.Expect super glamorous people, extravagantoutfits and fabulous music by resident DJBillie, with hand-crafted concoctions from anew drinks menu and a chance to win someamazing prizes, including the Porsche Designtwinbags.Women can also enjoy a special offer of buyConcert tribute to Saint Thyagarajaone drink and get another for free - all nightlong.DJ Billie, from Liverpool, has spun discsover four summers in Ibiza and two othersin Marbella, Spain, playing alongside someof the biggest DJs in the world in some ofthe best clubs, such as Amnesia with CalvinHarris and Benni Benassi, and Club EsParadise with the biggest brand in HouseMusic, Hed Kandi.She has travelled all over the world and hasperformed in big cities such as Miami, Paris,Dubai, Barcelona and Ibiza, on top of all themain cities in the UK.She has been a resident DJ for EscapeLounge in the Hilton Hotel, Abu Dhabi, playingdeep house and chill-outmusic and loves soulfulhouse music and big roomvocals, with a mixture ofRnB and dance music.Magnificent mannequinswith opulent designer fashionwill decorate the venue, with special nibblesand exceptional drinks created especiallyfor the night.Follow Facebook and Twitter on facebook.com/kempinskihotelbahrain and twitter.com/KGIHBCC for event updates.Visit www.kempinski.com/bahrain, e-mailbizarre.bahrain@kempinski.com or call17171000 for more information.A CELEBRATION ofIndian classical music thatpays homage to the fatherof Carnatic music, SaintThyagaraja, will take placethis weekend.The Indian Fine ArtsSociety, a pioneeringnon-profit organisationpromoting music and artsin Bahrain, will host thecultural event on Fridayat the Bahrain Society ofEngineers, Juffair, from9.30am.Bahula Panchami, popularlyknown as ThyagarajaAradhana, is a day to commemoratethe birthdayof Saint Thyagaraja andis celebrated with greatpomp in the birthplace ofSaint Thiruvaiyaru everyyear.All renowned musiciansassemble on this date,share the same platformand sing the pancharatnakrithis.The term pancharatnain Sanskrit means fivegems, known as the fivefinest gems of Carnaticmusic.Talented vocalistsand instrumentalists inBahrain will render theevergreen pancharatnakrithis from the compositionsof the great saint.The second segment ofn Some of the artists who will be performing. They are, standing, from left, Krishnakumar R,Archana Krishnakumar, Krithika Ramprasad, Suma Unnikrishnan and S Shiva. Seated, from left,are Sangeeta Ramprasad, Priya Sethuraman, Indu Suresh and Priya Krishnamoorthythe programme will featureselect compositionson various facets of LordRama, as seen by thesaint, titled Rama Rasam.Saint Thyagaraja was arenowned music composerduring the latter half ofthe 18th century and continuesto remain an iconicfigure in classical Carnaticmusic. His life was dedicatedto composing devotionalhymns and he isregarded as a saint whopreached philosophy.The whole programme isbeing co-ordinated by leadingCarnatic vocalist InduSuresh.Entry is free to musiclovers, with ample parkingavailable.New members are askedn Saint Thyagaraja ... tributeto bring a copy of theirCPR and a passport-sizedphotograph.Contact 39293987 or39617094 for more information.

20Gulf Daily NewsWednesday, 20th February 2013Advertising featureMan crashes carinto hotelBy Aniqa HaiderTWO Saudis were inpolice custody yesterdayafter one of them smashedhis car into a hotel lobby –apparently in an attempt torun down the other man.The incident took placeat Summerland Hotel,off Exhibition Avenue, onMonday after the men gotinto an argument.Sources said they had arow in the car, but when oneof them got out and walkedinto the hotel, the othersmashed the vehicle throughthe glass main entrance.The incident happened ataround 8.30am and both menhad reportedly been drinking.However, nobody was seriouslyinjured.“Both are now in custody at theGudaibiya Police Station,” sources toldthe GDN yesterday.n The damaged vehicle after it was removed from the hotel and, right, the car in the hotel lobby after it smashed through themain entrance“One of them got out of the car andwalked into the hotel when the drivercrashed into the main door of the hoteland attempted to kill him.n A medical camp was held for employees of Maskati Brothersat its office in the Bahrain International Investment Park inHidd. The company in collaboration with the Royal BahrainHospital conducted medical screenings for diabetes, bloodpressure, body mass index and weight checks for 40 staffmembers from the administration department. Above, anemployee undergoing tests.“He survived with minor injuries.“They are now in police custody forfurther investigation.”The Interior Ministry confirmed theincident and that both men had beendrinking, but did not comment further.aneeqa@gdn.com.bhn Hyundai’s Bahrain distributor First Motors has sponsored one of its employees for a three-daytraining programme in Dubai. Senior service adviser Jaffar Mohammed was selected based on hisperformance reviews and efficiency. General manager Raed Mu’ti said they strive to empower theirteam with the latest knowhow.Above, Mr Jaffer, centre,with company officials.n The maBargaiAmwTHE third season of TheAmwaj Marina Marketdebuted on January27 and the atmosphere wasbuzzing.Hundreds gathered at the scenicAmwaj Marina, where theywere able to enjoy a typicalmarket-style setting whilst listeningto great music and eatingdelicious food.The one-of-a-kind shoppingexperience continues this monthat the Amwaj Marina Market onSaturday.“The market was a great success,not only because we soldout with regards to stalls, butalso because people came fromall over Bahrain to attend,” saidAmwaj Islands marketing managerNouf Al Pachachi.“It is a wonderful feeling toknow that people look forwardto our markets as we are alreadygetting numerous enquiries forthe upcoming months; the hypeis great.”The market features paintings,frames, photographs,clothing, homemade scrumptiousdeserts, organic fruits andvegetables, jewellery, shoes,children’s items, home electronics,delicious food, outdoorfurniture, airbrush tattoo’s andmuch more.Children were also able toenjoy the atmosphere with facepainting, henna, a bouncy castleand games at the last event.The Amwaj Marina Market isscheduled to be held on the lastSaturday of every month untilApril, weather permitting.n Al Hawaj and Sons, in association with CrediMax, have announced their annual Beauty Week celebrations from tomorrow. Duringthe celebrations, which go on until March 2, all Al Hawaj customers will get a raffle coupon on every BD20 purchase while CrediMaxcustomers will be entitled to two coupons for every BD20 spent. The event was announced during a Press conference attended byCrediMax and Al Hawaj officials at the Al Hawaj offices in Salmaniya. During the announcement are, from left to right, Credimaxmarketing communications supervisor Mandana Banahi, acting customer services head Ali Al Abbasi, marketing head and seniormanager Essa Hasan, merchant services and sales head and senior manager Amira Ismail, Al Hawaj chairman and managing directorJawad Al Hawaj, general manager Abdulwahab Al Hawaj, ebusiness development manager Mohammed Al Hawaj; operations managerShyam Narayanan and retail manager Hazem Elrazek.

y APPLE SHARMAOUT AND ABOUTGulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 21rket makes for a great day out with familyns galore ataj market...Registration for the Februarymarket is still open.E-mail events@amwaj.bh toregister or for more information.Stage set for Indian beautypageant finale at The OliveNew in townxtra Fresh is a revolutionarydevice fromSeveral vegetables suffer fromand lose their nutrition value.EBioconservacion, Spain, to sprouting and some others losekeep fruit and vegetables fresh their firmness.and full of nutrition in yourThe most important part ofrefrigerators for more than 10 green leafy vegetables, chlorophyll,days.which is a super food forDid you notice the softening humans, gets totally lost with theand decaying of fruits and vegetablesexposure to ethylene and the leafyin your refrigerators? 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22 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSYear ended 31 December 2012 (Audited)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOMEFor the year ended 31 December 20122012 2011US$ ’000 US$ ’000Interest income 1,070,638 973,936Interest expense 434,265 407,009Net interest income 636,373 566,927Fees and commissions 126,709 122,422Trading income 26,616 28,221Net gains on investments 19,899 43,471Share of profit from associates and joint venture 61,535 56,703Other operating income 21,674 24,368Fees and other income 256,433 275,185OPERATING INCOME 892,806 842,112Net provision for loan losses and others 148,100 129,847Provision for non-trading investments 61,800 73,376Total provisions 209,900 203,223NET OPERATING INCOME 682,906 638,889Staff costs 148,869 145,608Depreciation and impairment 25,786 39,123Other operating expenses 92,523 88,503OPERATING EXPENSES 267,178 273,234PROFIT BEFORE TAX 415,728 365,655Tax expense 37,993 29,842NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 377,735 335,813Attributable to:Owners of the Bank 335,703 310,610Non-controlling interest 42,032 25,203377,735 335,813EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEOWNERS OF THE BANK FOR THE YEAR:Basic earnings per share (US cents) 6.4 5.9Diluted earnings per share (US cents) 6.3 5.8CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFor the year ended 31 December 20122012 2011US$ ’000 US$ ’000Net profit for the year 377,735 335,813Other comprehensive incomeDonations approved (1,000) (1,000)Foreign currency translation adjustments (28,571) (10,115)Net fair value movements during the year 24,574 (154,608)Revaluation of freehold land (23,313) (6,595)Total comprehensive income for the year 349,425 163,495Total comprehensive income attributable to:Owners of the Bank 313,831 143,065Non-controlling interest 35,594 20,430349,425 163,495CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFor the year ended 31 December 20122012 2011US$ ’000 US$ ’000Net cash from operating activities 1,445,566 1,083,065Net cash used in investing activities (770,436) (115,827)Net cash used in financing activities (1,088,341) (54,184)Foreign currency translation adjustments (28,571) (10,115)(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASHEQUIVALENTS (441,782) 902,939Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 3,866,097 2,963,158CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 31 DECEMBER 3,424,315 3,866,097CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETAt 31 December 20122012 2011US$ ’000 US$ ’000ASSETSCash and balances with central banks 735,528 673,800Treasury bills and deposits with central banks 1,986,236 2,612,287Deposits with banks and other financial institutions 3,750,771 3,068,879Loans and advances 15,972,219 15,495,961Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 27,399 84Non-trading investments 5,120,421 4,370,357Investments in associates and joint venture 278,125 629,843Investment property 171,798 66,665Premises and equipment 266,830 285,055Interest receivable and other assets 509,214 435,484Goodwill and other intangible assets 679,922 691,347Investment held for sale 397,959 -TOTAL ASSETS 29,896,422 28,329,762LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIESDeposits from banks and other financial institutions 5,145,255 4,434,645Borrowings under repurchase agreements 1,861,357 1,352,601Customers’ deposits 18,231,131 17,345,034Term debts - 768,000Interest payable and other liabilities 774,971 745,056Subordinated liabilities 686,879 773,285TOTAL LIABILITIES 26,699,593 25,418,621EQUITYOrdinary share capital 1,303,164 1,242,135Preference share capital 125,000 125,000Reserves 1,382,795 1,170,296Equity attributable to the owners of the Bank 2,810,959 2,537,431Non-controlling interest 385,870 373,710TOTAL EQUITY 3,196,829 2,911,141TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 29,896,422 28,329,762CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFor the year ended 31 December 20122012 2011US$’000US$’000BALANCE AT 1 JANUARY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEOWNERS OF THE BANK 2,537,431 2,392,181Impact of adopting IFRS 9 at 1 January 2012 112,900 -At 1 January 2012-restated 2,650,331 2,392,181Total comprehensive income for the year 313,831 143,065Mandatorily convertible preference shares dividend paid (2,900) -Class B preference share dividend paid - (149)Ordinary share dividend paid (149,530) (122,697)Preference shares issued - 125,000Equity shares surrendered (1,989) (290)Other equity movements 1,216 321BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEOWNERS OF THE BANK2,810,959 2,537,431NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 385,870 373,710BALANCE AT 31 DECEMBER 3,196,829 2,911,141Fahad Al-Rajaan Hamad Al-Marzouq Adel A. El-LabbanChairman Deputy Chairman Group Chief Executive Officer& Managing DirectorThe above Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity have been extracted fromthe Consolidated Financial Statements of Ahli United Bank B.S.C. for the year ended 31 December 2012, which were approved by the Board of Directors and on which an unqualified auditopinion was issued by Ernst & Young, Kingdom of Bahrain on 19 February 2013. For further information please visit www.ahliunited.com.BAHRAIN KUWAIT OMAN EGYPT IRAQ LIBYA UNITED KINGDOM

Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 23Masters of BusinessAdministration@Tel: 1781 5555www.bibf.comIn association with www.tradearabia.comn Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro yesterday received BMMI chief executive Gordon Boyle, chief financialofficer Ammar Aqeel and general manager of Al Osra Supermarket Jaffar Al Asfoor. The minister confirmed the government’ssupport to the private sector, praising the role of businessmen in attracting foreign capital and deploying it in profitable projects.Strong results – Page 24Ahli United net profitrises 8pc to $336mMANAMA: Ahli United Bank (AUB)saw its net profit leap by 8.1 per cent to$335.7 million last year.The last quarter of 2012 contributed$78.6m to the overall increased result,as compared to $70.3m for the comparableperiod.Total operating income grew by 6pcto $892.8m, driven by a 12.3pc increasein net interest income, a 3.5pc improvementin fee-based income and a 8.5pcincrease in share of profit from associatesand joint venture.Key drivers of the increasein operating income were the3.1pc growth in net loansand advances together witha 17.2pc growth in the nontradinginvestments portfolioover December 2011, fundedby a 5.1pc increase in customers’deposits.Interest income includes aminor $0.8m exceptional gainfrom early repayment of subordinateddebt.n Mr Al RajaanCredit quality levels weremaintained with a nonperformingloans level of2.4pc comparable to 2.5pcin 2011.Return on average equityfor the year stood at 13pc,an increase over the 12.7pcachieved in 2011.The group’s return on averageassets increased from1.2pc to 1.3pc in 2012.Basic earnings per shareDeployment of liquidity into diversifiedand risk acceptable sectors andassets resulted in the overall improvementin the net interest margin from2.1pc in 2011 to 2.2pc.The on-going adoption of a disciplinedcost culture within the AUBGroup further improved the cost toincome ratio to 29.9pc from 32.4pc lasttime.were 6.4 cents against five cents lasttime.The board is recommending a cashdividend of four cents per share, upfrom three last year, together with aQatar Holding to launch$12bn investment firmDOHA: Qatar Holding, a unit of the Gulf state’ssovereign wealth fund, will launch a new investmentfirm worth $12 billion to purchase assetsglobally, a top official said yesterday.Qatar Holding vice-chairman, Hussain AlAbdullah, who is also a board member of QatarInvestment Authority (QIA), said the companywould be listed on the Doha stock exchange insix to eight weeks.“You name it – shares, bonds, real estate, privateequity. We will look at every sector in everycountry around the world,” he said.The listing on the Qatar Exchange will have6bn riyals in paid-up capital with half from QatarHolding with the remainder raised from the privatesector. An IPO is open only to Qataris butforeign investors can buy in later, he said.“This is a global investment company toinvest overseas, not in Qatar,” he said, adding itplanned to guarantee a five per cent dividend inits first year.Qatar Holding is the investment arm of thestate’s sovereign wealth fund. With an investmentappetite of about $30bn a year, QIA haspicked up stakes in high-profile Western assetssuch as miner Xstrata, carmakers Volkswagenand Porsche, and luxury retailer Harrods.Qatar is spending billions of dollars on overseasacquisitions.Listing the new firm locally is aimed at attractingQatari investors – and more foreign ones – tothe Qatar Exchange market. The Qatar FinancialCentre is keen to position itself as a financial hubto rival Dubai.“The Qatari government is trying to encourageinvestment among the local population, includingshare ownership,” said a Doha-based analyst.A big issue facing investors in the Gulf state isthe low foreign ownership of Qatari companies.This has prompted equity index provider MSCIto retain the country’s frontier market statusfor four consecutive years, delaying a muchanticipatedupgrade.bonus ordinary share issue of 5pc toaugment share capital.“AUB continued its annual improvementin financial results into 2012,in the face of continuing uncertainand challenging business and operatingenvironment,” said AUB chairmanFahad Al Rajaan.“Despite expected similar challengesin 2013, AUB continues to remainconfident of its resilience and abilityto maintain its performance given itsstrong fundamentals and prudent, proactivemanagement of risks.“It will continue to seek, identify andtap organic as well as inorganic growthopportunities within an acceptable riskreturnframework,” he said.“Sorry it’s notmore, but wedidn’t lose asmuch moneythis year.”bapco maintenance underwayMANAMA: Bapco has started They said the exercise includes type are the norm in modern refineryimplementing a major maintenancemobilisation of approximatelyoperations as they enhanceproject involving shuttingdown several of its units, it hasbeen revealed.Officials said the maintenance,which began on February 14, willgo on for five weeks.1,400 additional skilled contractorpersonnel, technical specialists andvendor personnel to assist Bapcowith the overhaul of sophisticatedmachinery.“Multi-unit shutdowns of thisboth efficiency and cost effectiveness,”said a company spokesman.“The preparations have takenBapco teams almost six monthsand have now completed all necessaryactions.”n Mr Al Jowder and Dr Al FakihAAOIFI andE&Y signcertificationagreementMANAMA: The Accountingand Auditing Organisation forIslamic Financial Institutions(AAOIFI) and Ernst & Young(E&Y) have entered into anexclusive agreement to carryout certification of financialsoftware products or core bankingsystems for Islamic bankingand finance industry.The certification programmewill see AAOIFI and E&Yworking together in benchmarkingfinancial software productsor core banking systems againstAAOIFI’s Sharia and accountingstandards. Under the certificationprogramme, bankingand financial information technologyproviders will have theopportunity to properly incorporateAAOIFI standards in theirproducts and systems.“AAOIFI certificationensures that InformationTechnology systems in Islamicfinancial institutions can givefurther support to those institutionsand mitigate risks ofSharia non-compliance,” saidAAOIFI secretary general DrKhalid Al Fakih.He added that the certificationprocess, which also involvesregular periodical review, willbe carried out under the supervisionof a committee of Shariascholars from AAOIFI standardsboards.“Regulators are becomingincreasingly stringent when itcomes to Sharia compliance,”said E&Y Bahrain partner EssaAl Jowder.“Core banking vendorshave to adapt their systemsto incorporate the unique featuresand processes of Islamicproducts.“Such an endorsement shouldideally come from a credibleorganisation like AAOIFI.Given the need for a combinationof Sharia, IT, accountingand banking skills and experience,E&Y’s industry credentialsare the ideal fit for this jointinitiative.“We believe this is an importantstep for the industry andwill go a long way to helpreduce operational risk ofIslamic banks.”

24 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013In association with www.tradearabia.comBMMI achieves strongfinancial performancen Mr BuhindiMANAMA: BMMI yesterday reporteda solid financial and operationalperformance last year.The company has grown its revenuesconsiderably with the highest sales volumesever achieved during 2012, astatement said.Total sales reached BD92.3 million($244.76m) in 2012, up from BD87.3min the previous year.Net profit of BD8.6m was up fromBD6.7m in 2011, reflecting an overallincrease to assets from BD63.4m in2011 to BD65.7m in 2012.The food distribution business hasperformed extremely well with double-digitgrowthin the consumerdivision and withbeverages saleswell up on previousyears, thecompany said.This cameabout throughimproved distributionand stockm a n a g e m e n tpractices.“I am pleased to say that BMMI onceagain achieved year-on-year improvementsacross all our businesses,” BMMIBusinesses ‘arevulnerable toglobal volatility’MANAMA: Global business istoo easily knocked off courseby short-term economic crises,according to a global survey offinance and business leaders.The Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants(CIMA) and the AmericanInstitute of CPAs surveyedmembers in the GCC whohold the Chartered GlobalManagement Accountantdesignation for their perspectiveson how economic crisesaffect long-term businessplanning.The survey found that 55pcof GCC respondents felt thatglobal business was too easilythrown off course by shorttermeconomic uncertainly.As many as 57pc agreed thattheir organisation must seeknew ways to be resilient andreduce susceptibility to macroeconomicvolatility.Taking a macro-view, whileonly 31pc of respondentsbelieved the ongoing US debtcrisis would ultimately pushthe global economy towardsrecession; 54pc expected higherUS interest rates, a downgradein the US credit ratingand a weaker dollar.Most of them, 58pc, wereof the opinion that the US dollarwould still be the world’sdominant reserve currency in10 years.While awaiting the US governmentdecisions on spendingcuts and borrowing limits, 39pcof respondents said they wouldcontinue their current practicesand ride out the storm. At thesame time, 34pc said they weremoving into new markets.Group chairmanAbdulla Buhindisaid.“We continuedto operatefrom a position ofstrength in 2012with zero leverage,strong balancesheets andcash reserves,”Mr Buhindi said.S i g n i f i c a n tn Mr Boyleresources have been dedicated to theimplementation of new systems andprocedures across the company’s networkto include an integrated managementsystems certification which nowprovides BMMI with the underlyingqualifications to further expand its contractingbusiness with governments,NGOs and other international operations,the statement highlighted.“BMMI clearly demonstrated strengthand diversity of operations allowing it toreduce volatility, absorb setbacks andto capitalise on new opportunities inways that many companies simply couldnot,” said president and chief executiveGordon Boyle, stressing the importanceof BMMI’s corporate culture in its continuedsuccess.“There will always beanother US debt crisis, ArabSpring or euro zone disasterjust around the corner,” CIMAGCC head Geetu Ahuja saidin a statement on the surveyfindings.“But business in the regionis recovering and with organisationsfocused on drivinggrowth and innovation, itseems that future crises willhave less impact.“By developing long-termplans and entering other markets,companies will find overallstability.India is the world’s biggest buyer of gold, which despite its rising value, is an increasing drainn An Indian woman looks into a mirror as she tries out gold jewellery at a shop in Mumbai.“This can be seen as many on an economy that is growing too slowly to reduce poverty. Last year the country importedlocal companies are expanding 864 tonnes of gold, about one-fifth of world sales. The cost of 2.5 trillion rupees ($45 billion) wasinto places such as South East second only to India’s bill for oil imports. The appetite for gold has swelled the trade deficit andAsia,” Ms Ahuja said.weakened its currency, making crucial imports such as fuel more expensive.Slow GCC growth predictedMANAMA: The Gulf region’s economicexpansion in 2013 is expected to be theslowest since 2009.In the current year, GCC’s real GDPgrowth rate is seen at about 3.8 per cent,down from 5.3pc in 2012, mainly due toa flattening in hydrocarbon sector growth,according to National Bank of Abu Dhabi(NBAD) Group chief economist Dr GıyasGökkent.US Energy Information Administrationis forecasting a decline in the Brent crudeoil spot price to an average of $105 perbarrel in 2013 and $99 per barrel in 2014.This compares with an average price of$112 in 2012.“Our estimates are currently based on anaverage oil price of about $103 per barrelin 2013 and slightly higher in 2014 on theassumption that Opec will curtail output tomaintain breach of its comfort level,” DrGökkent said.“Oil prices atthese levels willcontinue to allowGCC to accumulateinternational assetsand retain their usualrole of being capitalexporters.“Non-oil sectorsare forecast to growby 5.4pc year onyear in 2013, spearheadingoverall eco-n Dr Gökkentnomic activity given the slowdown inhydrocarbon activity,” he said.The NBAD economist is forecastingGCC nominal GDP rising to $1.61 trillionin 2013.GCC trade surplus is forecast to easeto $492 billion, while the current accountsurplus is estimated at $270bn (16.8pc ofGDP).The fiscal surplus is forecast to ease to$171bn (10.6pc of GDP).Reviewing 2012, Dr Gökkent said it wasa record year in many respects.It was the second consecutive year withthe average price of oil above $100 perbarrel.“Oil production by the GCC region wasalso at a record level, with crude oil outputaveraging about 17 million bpd.“In aggregate, the GCC region continuedits climb and became the 12th largesteconomy in the world.“GCC budgetary expenditures rose to arecord $491bn, up from $467bn in 2011.Nevertheless, the aggregate budget surpluswas substantial at $222bn, equivalent to14.3pc of GDP, reflecting the buoyancy ofhydrocarbon revenues,” he said.Productionrecord forcompanyMANAMA: The GulfPetrochemical IndustriesCompany (GPIC) has recordedits highest-ever monthlyproduction in January thisyear, it emerged yesterday.Company presidentAbdulrahman Jawahery saidthe total 140,258 metric tonnes(mt) production included61,549mt of granular urea,39,995mt of ammonia and38,714mt of methanol.“This record follows thecompany completing itsbiggest-ever periodic maintenanceof its plants andfacilities in November,” MrJawahery said.“We spend a significantamount on capital expenditureprojects to carry out continuousimprovements which helps thecompany maintain the plants atan optimum efficiency,” he said.He said the support of companychairman and adviserto His Royal Highness thePremier on Industrial and OilAffairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali AlKhalifa as well as the effortsof employees had helped toachieve the milestone.Firm wins keycertificationMANAMA: Leading shipping andlogistics company GAC Bahrainhas been certified by TraceInternational for its commitmentto ethical business practices.Trace International is a nonprofitassociation that offerspractical and cost effective antibr i b e r yand anticorruptionsolutions forcompanies.To gainc e r t i f i c a -tion, GACB a h r a i nunderwenta series ofe x t e n s i v eevaluationsthroughoutn Mr Leijonberglast year, including a due diligencereview.The company’s Trace certificationcomes after it became thefirst shipping and logistics companyin the country to receive theintegrated management systemcertification signifying its highstandards of logistics management.“Together, these certificationsrepresent a clear recognition ofour commitment to the highestindustry standards in everythingwe do,” said managing directorMikael Leijonberg.Jobs to be cutPARIS: Danone said it will cutaround 900 jobs to cope with thedownturn in southern Europe thatis hurting its core dairy business.The world’s largest yoghurtmaker is more exposed to theeuro zone debt crisis than rivalsNestle and Unilever and is underpressure from US activist shareholderNelson Peltz to improveits performance.Chief cxecutive Franck Riboudasked shareholders to give himmore time to revive Danone’sdairy division, its slowest-growingbusiness that accounts fornearly half of group profit.

Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 25In association with www.tradearabia.comEuromoney conference draws top speakersMANAMA: Euromoney Conferences,the leading organiser of financialAlso joiningE u r o m o n e ysuch high profile speakers to ourBahrain conference and know thatand EconomicDevelopmentstrategy events, has announced that and its gueststheir insight and experience will enableBoard chieftwo international speakers will be will be investmentour guests to see a truly global e x e c u t i v ejoining the line-up of participants inguruviewpoint on financial strategy,” said Kamal Ahmed.the upcoming Euromoney Bahrain Altaira AssetEuromoney regional director Richard “ R e c e n tConference 2013.ManagementBanks.months haveThe conference will take place at director of“It is also a very positive indication seen a seriesthe Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Hotel andSpa on March 5 and 6.t e c h n i c a lanalysis Ralphof Bahrain’s continued importance tothe international financial markets.”of encouragingeconomic dataFormer UN deputy secretary-generalAcampora.Mr Banks said it’s a further sign of on Bahrain,and administrator of the United Altaira AssetBahrain’s upward trajectory compli-i n c l u d i n gNations Development Programme Management n Mr Ahmed menting, as it does, the recent ratings the upgrade n Mr Banksand Minister of State in the BritishForeign and Commonwealth OfficeLord Malloch-Brown will open theconference.e s t a b l i s h e dits Middle East subsidiary, AltairaMiddle East, in Bahrain in 2012.“We are delighted to welcomeupgrade from Standard & Poors.“We are delighted to be hosting theEuromoney Bahrain Conference,”said Bahrain Transportation Ministerfrom Standard& Poor’s and the estimate in theBahrain Economic Quarterly that thekingdom’s economy grew 3.9 perSaudi may raise crudeoutput to meet demandDUBAI: Saudi Arabia expects toraise its oil output in the secondquarter to satisfy higher demandfrom China and feed economicrecovery elsewhere, oil industrysources said.The world’s largest oil exporter keptproduction steady at around nine millionbarrels per day (bpd) in January andsources say production has since hoveredaround that level because buyershave not asked for more.Saudi cut production sharply in thefourth quarter of last year because ofweak economic growth abroad andlower seasonal consumption duringcooler weather at home. But exportsare expected to rise again in the secondquarter, driven by growth in Asia.“There are positive economic indicatorsin the second quarter and demandis picking up from China and if thingsstay the same, there will be more supplycoming from Saudi for sure,” an oilindustry source said.“Saudi Arabia always responds toFirm writes downbusinesses’ valuedemand, not prices,” the source said,adding that any increase in productionfor export would probably be modest.Saudi production in December andJanuary was more than a million barrelsbelow its peak of last summer, when thekingdom’s own oil use soars to meetrising air conditioning demand.Domestic oil use is likely to riseagain in the second quarter, puttingupward pressure on production. A secondoil industry source said that thekingdom planned to raise production tomeet increased demand for exports, butdeclined to say when or by how much.“Demand for Saudi oil will reflectthe increase in global oil demand,” thesource said, hinting that demand couldrise after refineries return from springmaintenance.With Europe still mired in debt andthe US consuming more of its own oil,Chinese demand is the main driver ofSaudi oil export demand. China imported1.08m barrels a day of crude fromSaudi Arabia in 2012.n Electricity and Water Authority chief executive officer (CEO) Shaikh Nawaf bin IbrahimAl Khalifa yesterday received Tatweer Petroleum CEO Dr Edward Hanley and Deputy CEOHisham Zubari. They praised the authority for providing necessary facilities and services.DUBAI: Etisalat, the UAE’sbiggest telecom operator, haswritten down the value of businessesin Pakistan and Sudan bya combined $769 million, blamingtough political and economicconditions and crimping quarterlyprofit growth. The state-controlledfirm operates in about 15countries across the Middle East,Africa and Asia,having expandedinto new marketsin the last decadein an attempt tooffset the impact of the launchof domestic rival du in 2007. Ofthe latest 2.83 billion dirhamsof impairments, 2.37bn relateto Pakistani affiliate PakistanTelecommunication and 459m toSudan fixed-lined operator Canar.l Plan shelvedDUBAI: The UAE’s number twotelecom operator, du beat quarterlyprofit forecasts and saidit was dropping plans to expandinto Saudi Arabia because itwould need to find a partner.Chief executive Osman Sultansaid du did not meet the criteriato bid for one of three so-calledmobile virtual network operatorlicences for sale in SaudiArabia. “We wouldn’t qualifydirectly (and) going therethrough some kind of partnershipwould make the financialequation less interesting.”l Bonds convertedDUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s AldarProperties, which plans to mergewith smaller rival Sorouh RealEstate, yesterday said its largestshareholderMubadala convertedbonds inthe company toshares, boostingits capital by nearly 10 per cent.State-owned investment fundMubadala converted the bondsat a price of 1.75 dirhams pershare, Aldar said, resulting inan increase in capital to 4.48bndirhams ($1.22bn) from 4.085bndirhams earlier. Shares in Aldar,which has been bailed out bythe Abu Dhabi government overthe past two years with around$10bn in funding, closed at 1.54dirhams on the Abu Dhabi bourseon Monday.l BMW recallFRANKFURT: German luxurycarmaker BMW is recallingabout 750,000 cars worldwideover potential electrical problems,a spokesman said yesterday.The recall affects mainlyabout 500,000 cars in the UnitedStates, specifically various versionsof its 1-Series and 3-Seriescars built between March 2007and July 2011 and its Z4 modelbuilt between March 2009 andJune 2011. Cars sold in Canada,Japan and South Africa werealso affected, the spokesman said.l Dana vote setDUBAI: Shareholders of DanaGas, the Abu Dhabi-listed energyfirm, will vote on March 14 toapprove a restructuring plan for its$920 million sukuk after failingto meet maturity of the Islamicbond last year. Dana became thefirst company in UAE to missrepayment of a maturing bondon October 31 but agreed newterms with a creditor committeerepresenting bondholders a weeklater. In early December, Dana’soutstanding receivables amountedto $220m and $350m respectively,according to a company statementat the time.l Fuel prices upCAIRO: Egypt’s governmentannounced new fuel prices formany sectors of the economyyesterday which industry sourcessaid were 50 per cent higherthan previous levels, triggeringprotests by factory ownersaffected by the increase. Severalhundred people employed inthe brick manufacturing industry– one of the sectors affected– blocked roads in Cairo andMinya, south of the capital, toprotest at the price rises, a securitysource said.l Apple hitSAN FRANCISCO: Apple yesterdaysaid it was hit by hackerswho wormed their way into theCalifornia company’s system butevidently failed to steal any data.The company said it is workingwith law enforcement officialsto hunt down the hackers, whoappeared tied to a series of recentcyber attacks on US technologyfirms.cent in 2012 as the recovery gainsmomentum.“We look forward to discussingthese developments and the future forthe Bahraini economy at the conference.”The Euromoney BahrainConference will provide a detailedanalysis of the kingdom’s economyand financial services industry.International delegates and localparticipants will discuss and debatetopics such as the sustainability ofpublic finances, the development ofinfrastructure and the future of privatebanking in the regional and thekingdom.Middle Eastcompanies‘in favour ofinnovation’MANAMA: Companies inthe region are more inclinedthan ever to adopt innovationin order to achieve businessgoals and growth sustainably,according to PwC’sMiddle East InnovationSurvey.The survey reveals thatthere is a clear call for organisationsto drive the engineof innovation and growthas opposed to past modelswhere companies were ledby large government innovationsinitiatives.Despite companies in theMiddle East having significantgrowth ambitions, theystill require confidence andtrue understanding of theirability to achieve impactfulinnovation.As many as 26 per centof the survey respondentsare pleased with the successof their innovation efforts,meaning that only a quarterof the companies are showingconfidence to lead significantchanges in their businessmodels and industry consolidationsefforts.PwC’s survey resultsshow that 91pc of respondentsare expecting theirgrowth strategies to changeconsiderably in the next 12months with nearly four in10 expecting fundamentalchanges.The vast majority (80pc)is expecting to step uptheir innovation investmentand more than half ofthe respondents (57pc) areanticipating ‘breakthrough’or ‘radical’ changes thatinclude technical and businessmodel innovation.“Companies and governmentsboth need to recognisethe ‘new cycle’ of innovationand react swiftly to seizethe countless opportunitiesin the Middle East,” leadpartner for the Middle Eastpractice of consumer andindustrial products and servicesindustry vertical AnilKhurana said.

26 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013Exchange RatesGulf Interbank Rates1 US$ 1 UK Stg 1 SFR 100 YenBAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5844 0.4085 0.4011KUWAIT 0.2855 26.8370 0.3093 0.3037OMAN 0.3849 0.3553 0.4170 0.4095QATAR 3.6420 3.3616 3.9458 3.8745UAE 3.6730 3.3902 3.9794 3.9074SAUDI 3.7500 3.4613 4.0628 3.9894DollarCURRENCIESCOUNTRY SELL CASH SELL DRAFTAUSTRALIA (Dollar) 0.3974 0.3944BANGLADESH (Taka) 0.00512 0.00479CANADA (Dollar) 0.3807 0.3767CHINA (Yuan) 0.061100 0.0611DENMARK 0.706 -EGYPT (Pound) 0.0568 0.0565EUROPEAN UNION (Euro) 0.5105 0.5080HONG KONG (Dollar) 0.04984 0.04944INDIA (Rupee) 0.00705 0.00708INDONESIA (Rupiah) 0.00004015 0.00003967IRAN (Tuman) 0.00021967 -IRAQ (Dinar) 0.000319 -JAPAN (Yen) 0.004180 0.004110JORDAN (Dinar) 0.5347 0.5350KOREA (Won) 0.00039912KUWAIT (Dinar) 1.3450 1.342MALAYSIA (Ringgit) 0.125800 0.1258NEW ZEALAND (Dollar) 0.3232 0.3222NORWAY (Krone) 0.0699 -N. Yemen (Riyal) - -NEPAL (Rupee) 0.00462 0.00441OMAN (Riyal) 0.98000 0.98300PAKISTAN (Rupee) 0.00386 0.00386PHILIPPINES (Peso) 0.00966 0.00930QATAR (Riyal) 0.10379 0.10374SAUDI ARABIA (Riyal) 0.10062 0.10065SINGAPORE 0.3088 0.3081SOUTH AFRICA (Rand) 0.04440 0.04430SRI LANKA (Rupee) 0.00336 0.00297SWEDEN (Krona) 0.0625 -SWITZERLAND (Franc) 0.4169 0.4139SYRIA (Pound) 0.004360TAIWAN (Dollar) 0.013300 -THAILAND (Baht) 0.012820 0.012790TURKEY (Lira) 0.2194 -UK (Sterling) 0.5915 0.5890UAE (Dirham) 0.102800 0.102800USA (Dollar) 0.37800 0.37800For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call BahrainFinancing Company. Telephone: 17228888.GOLDOilCurrency February 19 PreviousEuro $1.3345 $1.3343Yen 93.49 93.92Swiss francs 0.9236 0.9234Canadian dollars 1.0128 1.0081Pound 1.5468 1.5492BFX FuturesBFX Market Statistics Report at 15:30 Hours Bahrain Time on 19 February 2013BFX Product Near Month Price Unit Open Last Vol. (in lots) Value (in lots) % ChangeGold Futures Apr 2013 USD-troy oz. 1,612.70 1,611.70 1,337 68.98 0.06%INR-USD Futures Feb 2013 INR-USD 183.97 184.02 1,540 28.34 0.13%MCX Gold Futures Apr 2013 USD-10 grms 553.00 552.60 91 5.03 0.13%MCX Silver Futures Mar 2013 USD-1 kg 1,035.90 1,033.20 80 2.48 0.01%Silver Futures Mar 2013 USD- troy oz. 29.975 29.99 393 11.79 0.27%USD-INR Index F. Feb 2013 USD-INR 54.3375 54.34 1 0.05 -0.14%USD-INR Mini Index F. Feb 2013 USD-INR 54.3775 54.33 22,143 120.33 -0.15%BFX Market Statistics Report for 18 February 2013BFX Product Near Month Price Unit Open Last Settl. Vol. (in lots) Value (in lots) % ChangeGold Futures Apr 2013 USD-troy oz. 1,614.20 1610.80 84 4.33 0.24%INR-USD Futures Feb 2013 INR-USD 183.60 183.79 3,124 57.44 0.04%Silver Futures Mar 2013 USD-troy oz. 30.00 29.91 38 1.14 0.17%USD-INR Index F. Feb 2013 USD-INR 54.45 54.42 5 0.27 -0.03%USD-INR Mini Index F. Feb 2013 USD-INR 54.47 54.42 54,995 299.12 -0.03%Gold barsSellingRates are in Bahrain Dinars8gm coin 22k 150.5008gm coin 21k 144.5001gm (24 carat) 22.5002.5gm 53.0005gm 102.50010gm 201.25020gm 399.00050gm 989.500100gm 1,971.5001 ounce 617.5001 tola 234.0005 tola 1,152.00010 tola 2,288.5001kg 19,515.5001kg silver 383.5001/2kg silver 195.000• Courtesy Bahrain ExpressExchange Tel: 17-275-275Metal PricesLondon MarketsGold (per ounce) $1,604.20Silver (per ounce) $29.42Palladium $760.00Platinum $1,678.00(Three-month delivery)Aluminium ($ per tonne) 2,114.50Copper ($ per tonne) 8,105.00Lead (per tonne) $ 2,394.00Nickel (per tonne) $ 17,675.00Tin (per tonne) $ 23,920.00Zinc (per tonne) $ 2,148.00BombayGold 24K (per gram) Rs2,797.50Gold (10g) 27372.66Silver (1kg) 57140.00Oil delivery prices (in dollars per barrel)February 19(close)IPE Brent $117.6Nymex crude $95.48Bahrain BourseDILBERTSHIPPINGAlmoayed WilhelmsenImportsAPL California OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East tomorrowMaersk Wellington OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 24Ania OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, Far East, Gulf Feb 24APL California OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East February 25Maersk Wellington OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East March 3Ania OOCL/NVOCC due from Europe, US, Far East March 7ExportsAnia OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Feb 24Ania OOCL to Far East, China, Southeast Asia, Inter Gulf Mar 1Al Sharif GroupUASC Shuwaikh Hanjin due from Europe tomorrowHanjin Shenzhen Hanjin due from Far East tomorrowAl AbdaliHanjin due from US, Mediterranean tomorrowHanjin Belawan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf tomorrowHeilam Bright NSS due from Europe February 22Northern Prelude TS Line due from Far East February 25Xin Nan Sha Hanjin due from Europe February 28Puelo Hanjin due from Far East February 28Hanjin San Diego Hanjin due from US, Mediterranean February 28Hanjin Belawan Hanjin due from Inter Gulf February 28TS Qingdao TS Line due from Far East March 4UASC Samarra Hanjin due from Europe March 7Al Bahia Hanjin due from Far East March 7APL, BahrainAPL California APL due from Jebel Ali tomorrowAPL California APL due from Jebel Ali February 25Dilmun Shipping AgencyXin Nan Sha CSCL due from Far East February 24Northern Prelude Emirates due from Far East February 25MSC Immacolata Hyundai Glovis due from Far East February 28UASC Samarrra CSCL due from Far East March 3TS Qingdao Emirates due from Far East March 4essential guide to local and world marketsTotal number of shares traded 93,070,255Total value of shares trades BD14,464,178.064PRICES at the close of trading yesterday:SERVICES SECTORBAHRAIN ALL SHARE INDEX....................1,095.14......................-0.97 Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Co........... 2.000.......................Company.............................................. Share Prices.......Change + or - Bahrain Car Park Company..................................... 0.150.......................BANKS SECTORBahrain Cinema Company....................................... 1.100.......................Ahli United Bank..............................................$0.625.............................. Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex........................... 0.900............ +0.010Al Salam Bank (Salam)......................................0.086....................-0.001 Bahrain Maritime and Mercantile Intl....................... 0.640.......................Bahrain Islamic Bank.........................................0.077.............................. Bahrain Telecommunications Company................... 0.420.......................BBK....................................................................0.410...................+0.002 General Trading and Food Processing Co.............. 0.230.......................Ithmaar Bank....................................................$0.175....................-0.005 Nass Corporation BSC............................................. 0.150.......................Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB)...................0.040.............................. Seef Properties BSC................................................ 0.133.......................National Bank of Bahrain...................................0.600....................-0.010 Sudan Telecommunications Company..................... $1.75The Bahraini Saudi Bank...........................................-INSURANCE SECTORBank Muscat......................................................0.824Al Ahlia Insurance Company.................................... 0.300.......................BANKS INVEST SECTORArab Insurance Group (ARIG)............................... $0.360.......................Al Baraka Banking Group BSC........................$0.735.............................. Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company....................... 0.590.......................Arab Banking Corporation..................................0.370.............................. Bahrain National Holding......................................... 0.394.......................Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co......................0.585...................+0.045 Takaful International Company................................ 0.290Bahrain Middle East Bank.................................0.056.............................. HOTEL SECTORGulf Finance House.........................................$0.125.............................. Bahrain Family Leisure Company............................ 0.105.......................Gulf Monetary Group.........................................0.035.............................. Bahrain Tourism Company....................................... 0.316.......................Inovest BSC.....................................................$0.225.............................. Banader.................................................................... 0.059.......................Investcorp Bank...........................................$669.000.............................. Gulf Hotels Group.................................................... 0.660.......................TAIB Bank........................................................$2.730.............................. National Hotels Company........................................ 0.410.......................United Gulf Bank................................................0.210.............................. INDUSTRIES SECTORUnited Gulf Industries Corp...............................0.128.............................. Bahrain Flour Mills Company................................... 0.340.......................INVESTMENT SECTORDelmon Poultry Company........................................ 0.260.......................AUB Preference A............................................$0.410...................+0.020 IPOEsterad Investment Company............................0.188.............................. Aluminum Bahrain BSC........................................... 0.450Global Investment House...................................0.150.............................. CLOSED COMPANY SECTORInternational Investment Group..........................0.301.............................. Securities & Investment Co (Sico)........................... 0.310United Finance Company SAOG.......................$0.37.............................. United Paper Industries BSC (UPI)......................... 0.420.......................Indian stocks gain 135 pointsMUMBAI: Indian shares postedtheir biggest gains of themonth yesterday, as investorspicked up software servicesexporters such as Infosys thathave recently under-performedand defensive shares such asHindustan Unilever.Shares have recovered afterhitting their yearly lows onFriday, although the moodremains largely cautious aheadof the 2013/14 budget, to beunveiled on February 28.Traders say a plan that seeksto narrow the country’s fiscaland current account deficitswould be key in reviving sharemarkets that have largely fizzledout this month.“Some game-changingreforms in area of deficit managementis expected frombudget,” said KR Chokseymanaging director DevenChoksey.Securities, calling gains onTuesday more liquidity-driventhana genuine rally.The BSE indexrose 0.69 per cent, or134.64 points to endat 19,635.72, markingits biggest daily percentagegain sinceJanuary 25, and arecovery after ending Friday atits lowest close of the year.The 50-share NSE index rose0.70pc, or 41.50 points, to5,939.70, also posting its biggestdaily gain since January 25.Shares of software servicesBOMBAYSTOCKSexporters were among the day’sleading gainers on continuedhopes earnings will improve inthe fiscal year starting in Aprilon the back of an improvingglobal economy.Tata ConsultancyServices rose 1.28pc,after falling 2.1pcsince hitting a recordhigh on February 14.Infosys shares rose1.45pc after falling1.1pc over the previoustwo sessionscompared with a flat performancein the NSE index.Defensives shares that haveunder-performed markets thisyear also gained.Hindustan Unilever gained1.4pc after falling 10.4pc thisyear as of Monday’s close,while Cipla rose 2.05pc afterfalling 8.32pc this year.Among other gainers, ACC rose3pc while Ambuja Cements added1.36pc after shareholders at eachof the cement makers separatelyapproved paying technology feesto controlling stakeholder Holcimof 1pc of net annual sales.The approvals removed anuncertainty that had beenweighing on the Indian companies,as some investors hadfeared a protracted processover a decision that had beenunpopular with shareholders.Shares in DLF rose 3.5pc,gaining for a second session onrising hopes about a recovery inearnings and lower net debt forthe year after a company meetingwith analysts last week.Hotel Leelaventure sharessurged 10pc, after the companysold its IT park building in the cityof Chennai for 1.7 billion rupees($31.38 million) to Reliance.Industries, which will help thehotel operator reduce debt. Sharesin Kingfisher Airlines rose by thedaily limit of 5pc after controllingstakeholder United BreweriesHoldings raised the amount it canlend to the ailing carrier.Gulf Agency CompanyPuelo CSAV/NOR due from Far East February 23Kyoto Express NYK due from Europe February 25MSC Maureen CSAV/NOR due from Europe February 27Al Bahia CSAV/NOR due from Far East March 1Hanjin Bremerhaven CSAV/NOR due from Far East March 3MSC Marina CSAV/NOR due from Europe March 6Palena CSAV/NOR due from Far East March 9NYK Athens NYK due from Far East March 10International Agencies CoCMA CGM Margrit ANL due from Europe February 25MSC Gaia ANL due from Europe February 25ITAL Moderna EMC due from Far East February 25Maersk, KanooMaersk Wellington Maersk due from Jebel Ali February 24Maersk Wellington Maersk due from Jebel Ali March 3National ShippingWesterbrookCosco due from Far East todayOOCL EuropeCosco due from Far East todayYM OrchidYML due from Far East todayMSC DanielaMSC due from Europe, Mediterranean tomorrowMSC Maria Saveria MSC due from Europe, Mediterranean tomorrowMalik Al AshtarMSC due from Europe, Mediterranean tomorrowHopeMSC due from Far East tomorrowCaribbean SeaMSC due from Far East tomorrowAS PoseidonMSC due from Inter Gulf tomorrowTouska HDSL due from Far East February 22Yusuf Bin Ahmed KanooSwallow AceMitsui due from Doha todayAPL CaliforniaMOL due from Jebel Ali tomorrowHoegh Oslo Heogh Europe due from Doha February 24APL California MOL due from Jebel Ali February 25Gardenia Ace Mitsui due from Doha February 26Bravery Ace NMCC due from Doha March 3

essential guide to local and world marketsEuropean shares stage rallyLONDON: European stocks rallied yesterday, propelledby news of soaring investor sentiment in eurozone powerhouse Germany.London’s FTSE 100 index of leading companiesrose 0.96 per cent to 6,379.07 points, whileFrankfurt’s DAX 30 soared 1.62pc to 7,752.45 points, and Paris’sCAC 40 jumped 1.88pc to 3,735.82 points.Madrid’s IBEX 35 index climbed 1.39pc and Milan’s FTSEMIB added 1.58pc.In foreign exchange activity, the European singlecurrency climbed to $1.3380 from $1.3351 latein New York on Monday.The dollar dipped to 93.61 yen from 93.96 yen,while the euro dropped to 125.26 yen from 125.45 yen.Gold prices meanwhile dipped to $1,607.75 an ounce from$1,610.75 on the London Bullion Market.“Europe’s markets have been given a timely lift from the latestGerman ZEW data for February which came in at a three-yearhigh as German investors continued to become more confidentabout the likelihood of a bounce back in the German economy,”CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson said.The widely watched investor confidence index calculated by theZEW economic institute soared to 48.2 points in February from31.5 points in January. That was its highest level since April 2010.AFLAC 49.530 Up .190ASA Gold 19.670 Down .590AT&T Inc 35.670 Up .310AbtLab s 34.820 Down .260Accenture 75.400 Up 1.240Aegon 6.850 Up .020Aetna 48.710 Down .490AlcatelLuc 1.530 Down .010Alcoa 9.060 Down .260Allergan 109.080 Up 1.060Altria 34.770 Up .390AEP 45.560 Up .430AmExp 62.280 Up .590Anadarko 84.130 Up 2.050Apache 77.300 Up .450ArchDan 33.080 Up .510AstraZen 45.670 Up .010AveryD 40.070 Up .340Avon 20.690 Up .120BakrHu 46.650 Up .070BkofAm 12.190 Up .160Barclay 20.010 Up .150BarnesNob 13.140 Up .110Baxter 68.320 Up .150Beam Inc 62.600 Up 1.100BestBuy 17.330 Up .460Blackstone 19.150 Down .160Boeing 74.650 Down .380BrMySq 36.940 Up .360Brunswick 37.230 Up .890CSX 23.080 Up .290CampSp 40.000 Up .600Canon 35.990 Up .500Carnival 36.510 Down .410Caterpillar 95.600 Down .010Celestic g 8.040 Up .050ChesEng 20.360 Up .350Chevron 115.920 Up .960Chiquita 6.970 Up .070Cigna 60.430 Down .650Citigroup 44.500 Up .660Coach 49.020 Up .620CocaCola s 37.670 Up .250ColgPal 111.910 Up 1.890ConocPhil s 58.600 Up 1.580ConEd 57.000 Up .420Corning 12.900 Up .110CredSuiss 29.260 Up .420CurtisWrt 37.170 Up .430Deere 90.370 Up .620DeutschBk 49.000 Up 1.130DevonE 60.570 Up 1.320Diebold 30.030 Up .070Disney 55.730 Up .120DowChm 32.200 Up .040DuPont 47.180 Up .240Eaton 61.490 Up .620Entergy 61.780 Up .330Exelon 30.590 Down .030ExxonMbl 89.320 Up .960FMC Cp s 59.320 Down .150FedExCp 107.330 Up .910FootLockr 34.070 Up .560FordM 12.990 Down .030FranceTel 10.500 Up .310GenDynam 67.030 Up .630GenElec 23.750 Up .460GenMills 45.430 Up .840World StocksLONDON FTSE - 1003i Group PLC 305.85Admiral Group PLC ORD 0.1P 1288Alliance Trust PLC ORD 2.5P 418.25AMEC PLC ORD 50P 1023.5Amlin PLC ORD 28.125P 414.65Anglo American ORD USD0.54945 1995.25Antofagasta PLC ORD 5P 1095.5AssociatedBritFood ORD5 15/22P 1846.5Astrazeneca ORD SHS USD0.25 2937.75Autonomy Corp PLC ORD SHS 1/3P 2549Aviva PLC ORD 25P 369.65BAE Systems PLC ORD 2.5P 329.35Balfour Beatty PLC ORD 50P 273.15Barclays PLC ORD 25P 324.53BG Group PLC ORD 10P 1148.25BHP Billiton PLC ORD USD0.50 2243.5BP PLC sh.25 445.43British Airways PLC ORD 25P 282.5British Americ Tobacco ORD 25P 3382.75British Land Co PLC ORD 25P 586.75BSKYB Group PLC Ord 50p 827.75BT Group PLC Ord 5p 278.05Bunzl PLC ORD 32 1/7P 1226Cable & WirelessWrldWide ORD5P 37.92Cadbury PLC 863Cairn Energy PLC ORD 231/169P 285.1Capita Group PLC ORD 2.066666P 842.75CARNIVAL PLC ORD USD 1.66 2469CENTRICA PLC ORD 6 14/81P 351.7COBHAM PLC ORD 2.5P 227.5Compass Group PLC ORD 10P 798.25Diageo PLC ORD 28 101/108P 1939.25Drax Group PLC ORD 11 16/29P 639.5Eurasian Natural Resources 385.3FRANKFURT: DAX 30 index added1.5% to 7,739.62, with shares ofhealth-care major Bayer AG up3.1%. The company said it has initiatedtrials on the blindness treatmentVEGF Trap-Eye withRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.BANGKOK: SET index rose 0.58pcto 1,532.07, to hit an 18-year high asdomestic institutions bought largecap stocks, but volume was light asinvestors were cautious ahead of acentral bank rate review.HONG KONG: Stock markets inHong Kong declined for a secondstraight day on Tuesday, weigheddown by real estate and financials,as investors grew concerned thatboth Beijing and Hong Kong wouldlaunch more curbs to cool risingproperty prices. The Hang SengIndex closed down 1pc at23,143.91. The China EnterprisesIndex of the top Chinese listings inHong Kong Shed 1.8pc.JAKARTA: Share saw 0.2pc lostdespite foreign inflows. saw a netforeign buying of $74.5 million.LONDON:The FTSE 100 closed up60.88 points, or 1 percent, at6,379.07, the index's highest closesince January 2008. Nine tenths ofthe index finished in positive territory.Rolls Royce gained 3.9 percent.Standard Chartered rose 2.4 percentafter a note from Morgan Stanleyrecommended switching into thebank and out of the UK's other Asiafocusedbank, HSBC.KUALA LUMPUR: Stock marketlost 0.4pc lost despite foreigninflows. Witnessed $9.85 million ofinflows on Tuesday.MANILA: Stock market gained to arecord on Tuesday led by propertydeveloper Ayala Land Inc on foreigninflows, while others ended mixedahead of German economic data,which may provide investors somedirection after last week’s weakereuro zone data. The Philippineindex, which saw a net foreign inflowof $17.7 million, hit a fresh all-timehigh of 6,632.56 points, before ending0.85pc up at 6,620.72, surpassingits previous record close of6,582.51 on Monday. Shares inAyala Land, the largest propertydeveloper in the Philippines, whichposted a 27pc rise in net profit lastweek, gained 2.9pc to its recordhigh of 31.8 peso.MUMBAI: The BSE benchmarksensex on Tuesday closed at nearlytwo-week high level of 19,635 led bybuying in blue-chips stocks such asONGC, Infosys, TCS and ICICI Bankamid a firming European trend. Thesensex rose by 134.64 points, or0.69 per cent, to 19,635.72, highestclosing since February 6.PARIS:The CAC 40 index put onPOPULAR WALL STREET CLOSING PRICESGlaxoSKln 45.980 Up .360Hallibrtn 42.810 Up .110HarleyD 52.400 Down .260HartfdFn 24.760 Up .560Heinz 72.200 Down .080Hershey 81.730 Up .800Hess 68.210 Up .790HewlettP 16.890 Up .100HomeDp 67.550 Up .030Honda 37.700 Up .140HonwllIntl 70.930 Up .820ING 8.950 Up .210ITT Corp 26.490 Up .030ITW 64.190 Up .940IBM 200.320 Down .660IntFlav 73.850 Down .030IntPap 41.910 Down .260JPMorgCh 49.450 Up .570JohnJn 76.960 Up .800Kellogg 60.140 Up .370KimbClk 92.210 Up 1.010KoreaFd 40.350 Up .300Kroger 28.210 Up .320LVSands 51.250 Down 1.650LennarA 39.910 Down .290Lexmark 23.250 Up .040LillyEli 54.180 Up .590LockhdM 88.230 Up .360Luxottica 46.160 Up .830MGM Rsts 12.740 Down .140Macys 40.430 Up 1.310MarathnO 35.710 Up 1.050MarIntA 40.830 Down .400The reading beat market expectations for a much more modestincrease to just 35 points this month, stoking hopes that the eurozone could edge towards economic recovery this year.“This is just the latest in a long list of surveys out of the eurozone which suggest 2013 is going to be the year when the regionbottoms out and begins the move back towards recovery,” saidAlpari trader Craig Erlam.However, he added: “We should not get too carried away withthe data though, while these surveys are positive, we are yet to seeany hard data to confirm that worst is actuallybehind us.“Once this starts to make its way out, I thinkwe could see the start of the next phase of theequity rally, not to mention the euro’s ascent back towards$1.40.”On the company news front, Danone shares rallied 5.90pc to53.15 euros in Paris after the French food group said it would axeabout 900 jobs or 10pc of its managerial staff in Europe andposted flat 2012 net profits.Danone added that the job cuts would be achieved by relocationwithin the company and through voluntary departures.In London, InterContinental Hotels Group shares fell 1.81pc to1,953 pence, despite news that annual profits jumped by almost afifth, aided by strong expansion in China and the US.Experian PLC ORD USD0.10 1086.5FirstGroup PLC 189.5Friends Prov Ord 5p 81.6G4S PLC ORD 25P 289.85Glaxosmithkline PLC ORD 25P 1480.25Hammerson PLC ORD 25P 502.25Home Retail Group PLC ORD 10P 132.15Hsbc HldgsPLC ORD sh.50 UK REG 727.5Icap PLC 350.2Imperial Tobacco Group PLC 2403.5Inmarsat PLC 670InterconHtlGrpPLCORD14 194/329 1947.5International Power PLC 417.5Invensys PLC 358.2Johnson Matthey Ord 104 16/21p 2329.5Kazakhmys PLC ORD 20P 723.5Kingfisher PLC Ord 15 5/7P 274.25Land Securities Group PLC 843.25Legal & Gen Grp PLC Ord 2 1/2P 154.95Liberty International PLC 451.7Lloyds Bk Grp PLC Ord 10P 55.28London Stock Ex Grp PLC Ord 1317Man Grp PLC Ord USD0.03428571 107.95MarksAndSpencer Grp PLC Ord25P 385.7Morrison (WM.)Suprmrkts ORD10P 260.05National Grid PLC ORD11 17/43P 699.25Next PLC ORD 10P 4193.5Old Mutual PLC ORD 11 3/7P 200.4Pearson PLC ORD 25P 1205.5Pennon Group PLC ORD40.7P 656.5Prudential PLC ORD 5P 967.75Randgold Resources Ld ORDsh.05 5572.5RECKITT BENCKISERGRP ORD10P 4573.5ReedElsevier PLCORD 14 51/116P 711.251.7% to 3,729.03. Shares ofCarrefour SA gained 3.4% after J.P.Morgan Cazenove initiated coverageof the supermarket retailer withan overweight rating.SEOUL: Kospi rose 0.1pc to1,985.83.SHANGHAI: Composite Indexended down 1.6pc at 2,382.91. TheCSI300 of the top Shanghai andShnzhen A-Share listings shed1.9pc.Both suffered their wost lossin more than a month.SINGAPORE: A 1.4pc gain inSingapore Telecommunications Ltd.. helped boost its overall StraightTimes Index to end 0.2pc up atMasterCrd 522.860 Down .270McDrmInt 12.830 Down .050McDnlds 93.850 Down .050McGrwH 46.020 Up 1.070Medtrnic 45.800 Down 1.320Merck 42.220 Up .800MetLife 37.000 Up .560Monsanto 101.890 Down 1.620Moodys 48.570 Up 1.770NL Inds 13.520 Up .220NewmtM 42.900 Down .370NokiaCp 3.930 Down .060NorflkSo 73.200 Up 1.700Novartis 69.640 Up .440OcciPet 85.800 Up 1.090OfficeMax 13.000 Up 2.250Olin 23.450 Up .200PG&E Cp 43.220 Up .500Panasonic 7.160 Down .110PeabdyE 24.450 Up .050Penney 19.610 Down .190PepsiCo 75.500 Up 1.820Petrobras 16.290 Up .330Pfizer 27.710 Up .420PhilipMor 91.310 Up 1.320PhilipsEl 29.440 Up .090ProctGam 77.380 Up .840QstDiag 57.540 Up .220RadioShk 3.430 Up .160Raytheon 54.290 Up .310Revlon 22.120 Up 1.110RockwlAut 90.850 Up .090Schlmbrg 79.990 Down .040Index6,379.07Rexam Ord 71 3/7p 476.45Rio Tinto PLC ORD 10p 3725.25Rolls-royce Hlg Ord Shs 20p 1041.5Royal Bank Scot Ord 100p 345.15RoyalDutchShell PLC B EUR0.07 2201.75RoyalDutchShell PlcAOrdEUR0.07 2153.25RSA Insurance GrpPLC ORD 27.5P 134.75Sabmiller PLC ORD sh.10 3229.75Sage Group PLC ORD 1P 336.85Sainsbury(J) PLC ORD 28 4/7P 330.1Schroders PLC Non Vtg Shs 1 1549Schroders PLC VTG SHS 1 1980.5Scot & Southrn Enr PLC Ord 50P 1418.5Serco Group PLC ORD 2P 570Severn Trent PLC ORD 97 17/19p 1601.5Shire PLC ORD 5P 2071.5Smith & Nephew PLC ORD USD0.20 702Smiths Group PLC ORD 37.5P 1245.5Stan Chartered PLC ORD USD0.50 1767.75Standard Life PLC ORD 10P 344.1Tate & Lyle PLC ORD 25P 799.25Tesco Ord 5p 368.33Thomas Cook GrpPLC ORD EUR0.10 94.63Thomson Reuters Ord 25p 1860Tui Travel Ord 10p 327.9Tullow Oil Ord 10p 1245.5Unilever PLC ORD 3 1/9P 2599.5United Utilities Grp PLC ORD5P 724.25VedantaResources ORD USD0.10 1287.5Vodafone Grp. Ord Usd0.11 3/7 163.53Whitbread PLC ORD 76 122/153P 2680Wolseley PLC Ord 10 5/11P 3091WPP PLC Ord 10P 1058.5Xstrata Ord Usd0.50 11773295.77.TOKYO: The Nikkei 225 index fell0.3pc to 11,372.34. Prime MinisterShinzo Abe, elected on promises ofbold action to ignite the moribundJapanese economy, is likely toappoint someone with views in linewith the program he is championing.One element of the programincludes a target of 2 percent inflationto reverse two decades of fallingprices, which hurt growth. Hehas also indicated a preference for aweaker yen and over recent weeksthat’s exactly what he’s got despiteTuesday’s modest appreciation. Thedollar was down 0.2pc at 93.60 yen.Siemens 105.800 Up 1.480SonocoP 32.210 Down .160SonyCp 14.650 Up .310Sothebys 38.860 Up .670SouthnCo 44.480 Up .370Supvalu 3.870 Up .020Sysco 32.290 Up .220TalismE g 12.530 Up .120Target 61.870 Up .160Teradyn 17.420 Up .130Textron 29.580 Up .1903M Co 104.180 Up .950Tiffany 65.650 Up .870TimeWarn 53.790 Up .270Transocn 56.260 unchUBS AG 16.570 Up .070USG 30.070 Down .370UnionPac 137.530 Up .700Unisys 24.400 Up .090USSteel 23.140 Down .020UtdTech 91.020 Up .240ValeantPh 67.020 Up .490ValeroE 47.730 Up .440VerizonCm 44.500 Up .100ViadCorp 27.340 Down .080WalMart 68.760 Down .540Walgrn 41.700 Up .550WsteMInc 36.620 Down .070WellsFargo 35.140 Down .020Weyerhsr 30.830 Up .180Whrlpl 112.610 Up 1.280WolvWW 45.020 Up 2.120Xerox 8.000 Up .030Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 271 AM LATEST ...Mergers liftWall StreetNEW YORK: US stocksrose yesterday as thisyear’s ongoing surge ofmerger activity suggestedinvestors were stillfinding value in the marketeven as indexes hovernear five-year highs.Office Depot surged12.4 per cent to $5.15after a person familiarwith the matter said thenumber two US officesupply retailer was inadvanced talks to mergewith smaller rivalOfficeMax, which jumped22pc.News of the potentialmove came just daysafter Berkshire Hathawayand a partner agreed toacquire HJ Heinz for $23billion, and a revised$20bn takeover ofMexican brewer GrupoModelo by Anheuser-Busch InBev .Deal activity has helpedequities resist a pullbackas investors use dips instocks as buying opportunities.The S&P is up about7pc so far in 2013 and hasclimbed for the pastseven weeks in its longestweekly winningstreak since January2011, though most of theweekly gains have beenslim.“Deals are good for themarket,” said FuturePathTrading futures analystand broker Frank Lesh.“The fact that they’rebeing done is a positive.”More than $158bn indeals has beenannounced so far in 2013,more than double theactivity in the same periodlast year and accountingfor 57pc of global dealvolumes, according toThomson Reuters DealsIntelligence.The Dow Jones industrialaverage was up 53.22points, or 0.38 percent, at14,034.98. The Standard &Poor’s 500 Index was up10.96 points, or 0.72 percent,at 1,530.75.The Nasdaq CompositeIndex was up 21.56points, or 0.68 percent,at 3,213.59.Other stocks in theoffice supplies sectoralso rose. Larger rivalStaples shot up 12.9pc to$14.61 as the best performeron the S&P 500.“Equity investors haveto be encouraged by M&Asince, if the numbercrunchers are offeringlarge premiums, thatshows how much value isstill in the market,” saidMike Gibbs, co-head ofthe equity advisory groupat Raymond James.On the downside, healthinsurance stocks tumbled,led by a 6.4pc dropin Humana to $72.99 afterthe company said thegovernment’s proposed2014 payment rates forMedicare Advantage participantswere lower thanexpected and would hurtits profit outlook.UnitedHealth Grouplost 1.9pc to $56.25. TheMorgan Stanley healthcarepayor index dropped1.6pc.Wall Street’s strongstart to the year for wasfuelled by better-thanexpectedcorporate earnings,as well as a compromiseby legislators inWashington that temporarilyaverted automaticspending cuts and taxhikes that are predicted todamage the economy.The compromise onacross-the-board spendingcuts postponed thematter until March 1, atwhich point the cuts takeeffect. Ahead of thedebate over the cuts,known as sequestration,further gains for stocksmay be difficult to comeby.“If there’s no majorcontention with sequestration,it looks like stocksare prepared to handle it,but until then we’ll probablystay in a consolidationperiod marked bysideways trading with aslow rate of ascent,” saidGibbs.Economic data showedthe NAHB/Wells FargoHousing Market indexunexpectedly edgeddown to 46 in Februaryfrom 47 in the prior monthas builders faced highermaterial costs.According to theThomson Reuters datathrough Monday morning,of the 391 companiesin the S&P 500 that havereported results, 70.1pchave exceeded analysts’expectations, comparedwith a 62pc average since1994 and 65pc over thepast four quarters.Fourth-quarter earningsfor S&P 500 companieshave risen 5.6pc,according to the data,above a 1.9pc forecast atthe start of the earningsseason.Express Scripts rose1.7pc to $56.49 after thepharmacy benefits managerposted fourth-quarterearnings.lThe Dow Jones industrial average was up 53.22 points, or 0.38percent, at 14,034.98. lThe Nasdaq Composite Index was up21.56 points, or 0.68 percent, at 3,213.59.

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Tel. 38352001Tender TitleSUPPLY OF DRUGSUPPLY OF LUNCHBOXMAINTENANCE OFMUHARRAQHEALTH CENTRERENOVATION OFDELMONHEADQUARTERBUILDINGRENOVATIONWORK OF MALE &FEMALE TOILET,STAFF TOILET &KITCHEN ATVARIOUS HEALTHCENTERLINK WORLD (the movingexperts) provides professionalservices, local removal/international relocations Tel.17100090/ 39825024;info@linkworldbahrain.comwww.linkworldbahrain.comHOMEPAC INTERNATIONALlocal, GCC, 24hrs removals,dismantling, packing & fixing.Tel. 17710250, 39488645,Qatar: +974-44181800,Dubai: +9714-2399883,Riyadh: +966-14721122,bahrain@homepac.comFIRSTFREIGHT INTERNA-TIONAL WLL for air/ sea/land import, export, packing,removals, door to door, 374offices worldwide. contactDavid 39642636, 17217523,Biju 39875636Tender No.MOHInitialBond034/2012 BD1,000/-002/2013 BD1,000/-106/2013 BD1,000/-107/2013 BD500/-108/2013 BD1,000/-TenderfeesBD25/-BD25/-BD50/-BD15/-BD25/-NoticeKINGDOM OF BAHRAINMINISTRY OF HEALTHDIRECTORATE OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENTThe Directorate of Materials Management invites quotations for the following tender/tenders:Closing DateDay DateWednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesdayIf you are readingthis advertisementyou could have beenreading about yourbusiness. Promoteyourself throughClassifieds.Time06/3/2013 13:3013/3/2013 13:3013/3/2013 13:3013/3/2013 13:3020/3/2013 13:30• Those who are Capable and want to participate in the above tender/Tenders has to callthe Directorate of Materials Management during the working hours and Collect theappropriate tender documents after paying non refundable fees, the main cashier in theSMC near to the Admission Patient OR the cashier in head quarter building (Juffair),specified above starting on 20thFebruary 2013 and to Enclose with his offer theInitial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender valuewhichever amount is the lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less thanBD 100/-. The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, BankGuarantee or Insurance Policy valid for the duration specified in the tender documents.• Offers should be deposited in the tender box provided at Tendering submissionoffice, Tender Board’s Office at Al Moayeed Tower, Seef Area, ( 7th Floor ).• This tender should comply to the provisions of the General Tenders Regulations, no.(36) for the year 2002, and it’s executive Regulations No. (37) for the year 2002.• In addition these conditions has to be considered:a. Enclose copy of the Commercial Registration Bill, for the current year, and has to beincluded/matched with the tender subjects.b. Form no. TB 02 is to be filled completely, mentioning the Total Tender Value andUnit Price (accordingly).c. Enclose a certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahrainimanpower issued by the Ministry of Labour.d. 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✁32 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013ClassifiedAt 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.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 – 2.00pmFor SaleSCHOOL FURNITURE,Office furniture, sofas,beds, cupboards & chairs.MANAMA AUCTIONS Tel.17274067, 17402441LIKE NEW, office furnitureconference & receptiontable, work stations, householdfurnitures. Arabian GulfAuction W.L.L, Tel.17273726, 33322278, arabiangulf auction@gmail.comFOR SALE used woodencounters with marble top,Call 39391406IRON POWDER for sale,700 tons. For details contact33405161.FOR SALE Caterpillar Generatorsmodel Olympian Gep110kv, 150kv. Tel: 33878876FOR SALE secondhandcrockery and shop fit-out.Tel. 17540880OFFICE PROFESSIONALPrint/ Copy/ Scan MachineKonica Minolta C220BHD600/-. Tel. 39961856HOME & OFFICE furniture,ACs, fridges, treadmill, pooltable, W/machines, cooker,etc, GULF AUCTIONSW.L.L. Tel. 17727011,gulfauctions@gmail.comAccommodationROOMS IN executivebuilding in Exhibition Road.Starting from BD80/-. Tel.39221361ROOM WITH AC for rentwith Keralites near UniversalFood centre. Tel: 39593140SHARING ACCOMMO-DATION available for couplewith Keralite familyGudaibiya. Tel 39549973,39289239ROOM AVAILABLE forsharing with executivebachelors in Gudaibiya nearUniversal Food Center.Please contact 39236802.SEPARATE ROOM + bathroomavailable near LastChance, Manama. Tel.39158258, 34453739Overseas PropertyKOCHI NEAR InternationalAirport, brand new1600sq.f. 3BR apartment,3rd floor, for sale. 7km fromairport, 3km from airport Jn,between Aluva & airport,close to Desam Jn. 40mfrom NH 47, direct accessto NH, with all facilitiesincluding private car parking.Price Rs. 51 Lacs.Contact +97339479224,mail ID pg505152@gmail.comProperty WantedAMWAJ & DURRAT Al-Bahrain wanted urgently- villas& lands. AQARATCOM Tel.36336300, info@aqarats.comINTERESTED TO buy 2and 3BR flats at Abraj AlLulu on higher floors fromowners directly, contact+966504840887 or emailmansary1@hotmail.comCOMMERCIAL BUILDINGwanted for Training Institute,with car parking, aroundManama, Tel. 36453249REQUIRED VILLA, 500sq.mtrin Durrat Al Bahrain near battle1, sea view. Tel: 33266174PROPERTY REQUIRED:Villa to rent, to operate ahealth club in Riffa or Isatown BD1000/- BD1500/-Tel: 39611138Property for SaleFOR SALE a building inSanad 9 shops and 5 flatsBD420,000/-, call 39391406FLOATING CITY 2 bedroomsfully furnished apartmentin Floating City, stunningcanal and sea view,BD87,000/- negotiable, Tel.34135223 - AnyaDREAM TOWER 1 luxury2BR apartment for sale,167sqm, facilities includerooftop pool, gym, sauna,BD85,000/- negotiable, Tel.34504327 SarahGREAT DEAL! AmwajMeena-7 1BR seaview FFapartment, BD60,000/-.Tel. 33184488RIFFA VIEW Park 4BRvilla, mature garden. Greatdeal. Tel. 33184488AMWAJ FLOATING City,2BR villa for sale, lovelyviews, boat mooring, Tel.34504327 SarahAMWAJ TALA Island, 1BRApartment for sale, 89sqm,BD65,000/-negotiable, Tel.34504327 SarahREEF ISLAND Luxurious 2bedroom apartment for salefacing the sea, BD210,000/-Tel. 39205496, Rachel.ZINJ VILLA very spaciousnewly renovated private Villa4BR + maids room, semi furnished,BD950/-, inclusive,Tel. 34504327 SarahProperty for RentGALALI FF Luxurious 4BRvilla, 3 living & maid’s rooms,pool, gym, billiards. BD 1000/-Tel. 36143999, 39605709OFFICE, WAREHOUSE,Showroom, Land, Rent/ saleBahrain. Tel: 39044943,33837110. http://www.samsproperties.comHIDD, VILLA close to Luluand Highway. Fully furnished4 bedrooms, 1 maid room, 4big halls (1 hall for billiard), 6bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 privateparking, BD1600/- inclusive.Tel. 34428334.DAILY/ WEEKLY/ MonthlyFF Flat Tel. 36661673,33313733. www.apartmentsinbahrain.com1/2/3BR, DELUXE apartment,BD300/- BD400/-BD500/- Tel. 33313733,36661673. www.apartmentsinbahrain.comPARTY AREA, private swimmingpool, barbeque, goodlocation. Tel. 33313733,36555427. www.apartmentsinbahrain.comPRIVATE VILLA with swimmingpool, 4BR, FF, goodlocation. Tel. 36661673,33313733. www.apartmentsinbahrain.comABRAJ- LULU, 2BR apartment2 bath, balcony, FF,SAT, internet. BD600/-inclusive. Tel. 39608620EXHIBITION ROAD 2BRBD300/-, Salmaniya 2BRBD200/-, Store in Gufool.Tel: 38365544, 33881166SEEF, 2BR Penthouse ensuite,furnished, security,internet, parking, gymnasium,pool, steam room, billiardsBD550/- Tel. 39327726MENA- 7, Amwaj, 2BR, FFapartment, all inclusive,BD700/-. Tel. 36344717JUFFAIR LUXURIOUSapartment 1BR, hall, C/AC,with all facilities. BD400/-.Tel: 39401183, 39836466SEEF BRANDNEW Building1/2BR luxury flat, FF, forRent. Tel. 36661673,33313733; www.apartmentsinbahrain.comMAHOOZ, FF flat, primelocation, 3BR, 4 bathrooms,European style, spacious,with gym, satellite, internet, &garage, BD850/-. Tel.39863652, 33307734FLATS IN Saar, Saraya 1,2BR, 2 bathrooms, FF. Tel.17312333, 39733800WAREHOUSE IN HamadTown, 608sq.m., 24 hoursecurity. Tel. 39733800UMM AL HASSAM, 2BR, FF,brandnew luxurious apartment.Office & showroomspace available. Tel: 34430902OFFICES FOR rent in Seefwith commercial addressstarting BD120/- monthly.Tel. 33778788, 36685826MAHOOZ/ ZINJ 2BR flat,FF, parking, internet,BD375/- inclusive, 5BR villaBD950/-.Tel. 39990251ADLIYA MASSIVE 1/2/3BRluxurious flats deluxe furnishing,all amenities, attractiveoffer. Tel: 33242525ZINJ, VILLA behindLaMaison DeCafe, 4BR, 4bathrooms, 2 big halls, 2kitchens, 2 cars garage,garden. Tel. 39682685STORES IN Industrial area- Sanad, Mameer, Alba andRiffa. Tel. 39230555MAHOOZ SF, 2BR, 2 bathrooms,big hall, balcony,parking, BD270/-. Tel.36443688, 33753777GUFOOL 2BR, FF luxuryflat, brandnew, BD400/-inclusive. Tel: 38884038AMWAJ 2BR, FF flat, luxury,seaview, all facilties,BD650/- inclusive. Tel:38884038JUFFAIR 3BR villa, FF, luxury,BD1100/- inclusive. Tel:38884038RIFFA PRIME Location privatemodern 3/4BR villas,SF, pool, BD600/- onwards.Tel. 33184488RIFFA LUXURY private villa,FF + pool & big garden,BD1200/-. Tel. 33184488FOR RENT, flat Al HakeemBuilding, Sacred HeartChurch, Manama. Tel.39464048BRANDNEW COM-POUND & private villas,3/4BR Jasra, Adliya, garden+ pool + facilities,BD700—1200/-. Tel:34003252GUDAIBIYA 2BR SFBD300/-. Juffair 3BR villaFF BD1000/-. Tel.33384927, 36722745FLAT 2BR, 2 bathrooms,hall. Location: New AradBlock 244, in front of thegarden. Tel. 39834411ADLIYA, NEW 2BR, SFflats, fully equippedkitchen, C/AC, parking.BD350/400/-, inclusive. Tel.36794271

For 1st Class Service Call:17299110 / 17293131Now Online: www.gulf-daily-news.comGulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013 331BR FLAT, Salmaniya oppositePsychiatric Hospital,kitchen, bathroom, security,lift, including electricityBD220/-. Call 39738172,36316677, 77677776ERA TOWER, 2BR furnished,BD725/- (owner);Saar/ Jasra compounds,BD450/- -BD1800/-. Tel.36621818 SallySTORES, FLATS, villa &buildings suitable for hospital,college & school. For details:39190642, 39677789,17402144, email: quality1@batelco.com.bhOFFICE BUILDING DanaArea; Flats Mahooz & UmmAl Hassam. Tel. 39655510,39060605.MAHOOZ 2/3BR new FF,BD400/- -BD525/-, inclusive;3/4BR villa, BD800/- -BD1000/-. Tel. 33485623AMWAJ 2BR FF apartment,2 bathrooms,BD500/- - BD600, swimmingpool. Tel: 38821400FULLY FURNISHED flatsfor rent in Toobli (New Area)behind Al Helli Supermarket,with gym, swimmingpool and security, Contact:17744747, 39688446JUFFAIR BRIGHT spacious2BR apartments, FF, greatfacilities BD350/- to BD500/-inclusive. Tel. 39640128REEF ISLAND Luxuriousand spacious 2 bedroomapartment for rent facingthe sea, BD1400/- Tel39205496, Rachel.JUFFAIR APARTMENT luxuryapartment, gym, pool,1/2/3 bedrooms, BD 753/-,BD 873/-, BD 973/- andabove, Tel. 34135223- AnyaAVAILABLE FOR rent,labour camp, warehouse,garage, flats, Salmabad.Contact: 39611161AVAILABLE FOR rent SF,C/AC, 4BR villas, attachedbathrooms, garden, sharedswimming pool, Saar. Contact:39611161BUSAITEEN VILLA fabulous,brand new 4BR villawith great sea views, closeto new hospital, BD1100/-Tel 39205496, Rachel.BUSAITEEN FLAT, new &luxurious, FF, 2BR, 2 bathrooms,open kitchen, sittingroom, 24/7 security, gym,BD550/- inclusive & negotiable.Tel. 36502500HAMALA VILLA Spacious 4bedroom villa on sought aftercompound. Fabulous privatepool and mature garden plusexcellent compound facilities,BD1600/- exclusive, Tel.39567322 JoanneHAMALA VILLA Luxury 4bedroom villa with superiorquality kitchen on compoundoffering excellentfacilities in quiet location,BD1700/- exclusive, Tel.39567322 JoanneMUHARRAQ NEAR LastChance 2BR, bathrooms, hall,SF, security. Tel: 33631623BRANDNEW BUILDING 2BR,2 bathrooms, SF flat, Adliya,BD350/-. Tel. 36668014,lauga@alghadproperties.com;www.alghadproperties.comBUSAITEEN VILLA Brandnew 4 bedroom + maids room,FF villa with pool, very close tohospital and RCSI, BD1000/-Tel 39205496, Rachel.HIDD VILLAS for rent,close to Lulu and Highway.2BR- 6BR starting fromBD800/-inclusive,39205496, Rachel.TelBED & BREAKFAST,weekly/ monthly, largeensuite rooms. Tel. Glen39461869, email: bahrainguesthouse@yahoo.comEXHIBITION ROAD 2BR,FF, BD350/-, 3BR, SF,BD350/-, 1BR, FF, BD350/-. Tel. 33174573GUFOOL BRAND NewBuilding, 1 studio and 6apartments 2BR, unfurnishedor semi furnished,ideal for company lease,Tel. 34504327 SarahAMWAJ SPACIOUS 3BR,fully furnished apartmentfor rent on the open water,with pool access. Includes 2huge master bedrooms,BD1300/-inclusive, Tel39205496, Rachel.ADLIYA, JUFFAIR &Mahooz, 2, 3 & 4BR Villas,semi & fully furnished withfacilties from BD750/-,Apartments 2BR semi furnishedwith facilities fromBD400/- 34504327 - SarahMAHOOZ BRANDNEWprivate villa, 3BR + maidsroom, semi-furnished, withprivate pool, BD1200/- Tel.34504327 SarahMAHOOZ/ ADLIYA/ Juffair:1/2/3BR FF BD300/-BD550/-. Office Hoora 360sqmtr BD1700/-Office1/2/3BR BD200/- BD450/-Tel. 39456091, 17293553SEEF APARTMENT luxuryfully furnished apartment: 1bedroom BD450/-, 2 bedroomsBD500/- BD650/-,Tel. 34135223 - AnyaSAAR VILLA 4 bedroom villafor rent in Saar, BD1200/- Tel39205496, Rachel.JUFFAIR/ MAHOOZ: 2BRfully furnished flats BD300/-, 1BR BD250/- onwards.Tel. 39474918JANABIYA VILLA Doublestorey, 4 bedroom, quality, spaciousvilla. Tennis, pool, gym,kids play area. BD1200/- inclusive,Tel. 39567322 JoanneAMWAJ APARTMENT fullyfurnished luxury apartment,sea view, 1 bedroom BD400/-BD550/-, 2 bedroomsBD500/- BD800/-, 3/4 bedroomsBD800/- BD1200/-,Tel. 34135223 - AnyaAMWAJ VILLA fully- orsemi furnished villa on thesea, 3 bedrooms BD1000/-BD1200/- BD1300/-, 4 bedroomsBD1100/-, Tel.34135223- AnyaJUFFAIR VILLA luxuryvilla, pool, gym, 2/3/4/5 bedroomsBD750/- BD1600/-,Tel. 34135223- AnyaJUFFAIR APARTMENT,1BR fully furnished withfacilities, BD400/- inclusive.Tel. 34504327 SarahHOORA, 1BR, 2BR, FF,BD230/- & BD280/- Tel:33822764, 33754229,33005308AMWAJ APARTMENT 2BR,amazing views with facilities,from BD550/-, inclusive Tel.34504327 SarahAMWAJ APARTMENT Beautifullyfurnished 1 bedroomapartment with canal viewsand patio, BD 495/- inclusive,Tel. 39567322 JoannePICTURESQUE 2BR privatevilla, large pool, palmtree garden, BD750/- (inclusive).Mark 36067011,PROJECTS & PROPER-TIES Tel. 17725772GALALI MODERN spacious3 bedroom villa forrent, BD950/- Tel39205496, Rachel.AMWAJ SPACIOUS villa4BR + maid’s room, semi furnished,sea view with beachaccess, BD1400/- inclusive.Tel. 34504327 SarahAMWAJ ISLAND full seaview and fully furnished 3 bedroomsexecutive apt withinternet , satellite, balcony,maids room, laundry room,swimming pool, kids playareas, very close to supermarket,very quiet, security,BD950/- Inclusive, 39203702.JUFFAIR COZY fully furnished2 bedrooms apartment,satellite, internet, facilities,pool, gym, security,BD425/- inclusive. 39203702ADLIYA SPACIOUS 3BRC.AC, SF apartment, pool,gym, parking, security,BD400/- inclusive. Tel.39457468HAMALA NEW fairly newvillas close to schools, Saudihighway and shopping, 4bedrooms with private pool,garden garage, gym, maid’sroom, security, BD1300/-inclusive, 39203702JANABIYA SAAR familycompounds with 3 bedrooms, garden, garageswimming pool, tenniscourt, kids play areas, security.BD600/- to BD800/-.39203702SAAR BRAND New compoundclose to St. Christophers,Lovely bright livingareas and open kitchen, 4 ensuite bedrooms and privatepool plus communal area. BD1650/- Kathryn 39722131FOR RENT shops and flatsin Sanad, Call 39391406HAMALA BRAND new villasclose to the British Schooland Saudi Causeway. 4ensuite bedrooms, 2 kitchensand lots of living space. Privatepools. Semi furnishedand all inclusive. BD 1350/-Kathryn 39722131www.carltonestate.com.It’s your move, we have just thehome, visit website, call: Marie36504411, 17292827, email:marie@carltonestate.comSAAR LUXURY villa closeto St Christophers andembassies, 6 bedroom, 2kitchens, large hall, ampleparking with swimming pooland outdoor dining area. BD2000/- Kathryn 39722131HAMALA FABULOUS 3bedroom villa with openkitchen plus large outdoorkitchen, maids quarters andsheltered parking on smallcompound with private poolBD1200/- Kathryn 39722131JANABIYAH NEW Newcompound perfect for youngfamilies with bright 4 bedroomspacious villas close toSaudi causeway. Excellentfacilities. BD1450/- Kathryn39722131EUROPEAN REAL ESTATEavailable shops, flats, villasBD150/- - BD1000/-. Contact:39692211HAMALA PRIVATE villa 5bedroom with lots of livingspaces, balconies, Largekitchen plus 2nd kitchen inbasement. Fabulous entertaininghouse. BD2000/-inclusive, Kathryn 39722131SAAR VILLA 4 bed spaciousvilla with huge garden, goodlocation, excellent leisure clubfacilities. BD1200/- exclusive,Tel. 39567322 JoanneAMWAJ LUXURY 3BR, SFvilla in compound by thesea, BD1150/- inclusive.Tel. 39622331UMM AL-HASSAM: NearAsian School, spacious2BR, FF, pool, gym, parking,internet, BD400/-. Tel:34052925FLATS/ APARTMENTSavailable in Riffa/ Buhair,2/3BR, unfurnished, semifurnished,with/ without liftcovered car park, dish system,24 hour security, Tel.39601591, 17005296,wasiraza1@gmail.comADLIYA NEAR HSBC, 2BR,2 bathrooms, FF, BD400/-inclusive. Tel. 38809181,36097326, 17830078JANABIYA EUROPEANstyle 3/6BR private villas +pool, SQ, fitted wardrobesnear British School, SFBD600/- BD800/- inclusive.Tel. 66366251JANABIYA 5BR villa, 5bathrooms, swimming pool,BD550/- exclusive. Call:39777874, 39600771SERENE LANDMARK Juffair,seaview spacious 2BR,2.5 bathrooms, luxuryapartments, panoramicview, modern furnishing, 24hour services, facilities.Contact Jasmin 36327700,17364364, stayin@serenelandmark.comSEEF 3BR very spacious, FFapartments. Close to allmalls, covered parking,excellent facilities, 24 hourmaintenance, long/ shortlease, BD690/-. Call LAND-MARK BAHRAIN 17564600,36585052 (Maria),info@landmarkbahrain.comSERENE-3 JUFFAIR nearAljazeera, 2BR, 2.5 bathrooms,furnished apartments.Close to all amenities,24 hour maintenance,BD399/- monthly, inclusiveof all the taxes. Call Jasmine,36327700, Ather36585051, sales@serenelandmark.com.RENT/ SALE- apartment/villas/ offices/ warehouse.Contact: REALTY WORLD33308976SEEF 2BR flats, near DanaMall, FF, BD300/- inclusive.Tel: 33449006 / 36137666VILLA : AMWAJ FloatingCity, 4BR, FF, 2 carpark,BD1,100/- inclusive. Tel:33449006 / 36137666GUDAIBIYA NEAR PalaceMosque 2BR, 2 bathrooms,AC BD240/-; ShopsBD180/- Tel. 36702735,36097326LABOUR ACCOMMODA-TION available for 100 personsin Arad. Contact:39603703JUFFAIR PLAZA. 1BRfully furnished apartmentsmonthly & yearly basis. Tel.34147025, 33092615.SHOPS IN Salmabadpetrol station BD450/-,Busaiteen opposite KingHamad Hospital BD800/-.Tel. 36336300RIFFA, LUXURY Apartment,FF/ SF 3BR BD450/-2BR BD370/-. AQARAT-COM Tel. 36336300,info@aqarats.comSARAYA 1, 5BR villa, SF,FF, garden BD1500/- Tel.39958525SPACIOUS OFFICES,brandnew building, for rent,Manama, Lulu Road, BD400/-negotiable. Tel 39655292JUFFAIR 1BR + study. 5 Starfacilities, sea views. BD750/-inclusive. Tel: 36715684Coryn@CBRE www.bahrainpropertyrentals.com3BR FLAT, 4 bathrooms,seaview for rent, AmwajBD800/-. DELMONESTATE Tel. 36406688 LisaMEDITERRANEAN VILLA,Budaiya, 5BR, small compound,peaceful, pool, garden,sea, BD800/- Tel. 33848884,www.latifgarden.comSAAR, JANABIYA, Jasra,Hamala, Umm Al HassamAdliya compound villasBD550/- BD1400/- Tel.36623764Situations VacantCANADA, USA LegalManpower, Hotel Managers,Cooks, Chefs, Waiters,Receptionists, SecurityGuards, Drivers,Mechanics, Electricians,A/C, Welders, Crane Operators,Nurses, Care Givers.Free recruitment. Tel.17740525, 33132169;www.m98world.com,cv@m98world.comREQUIRED ALL-ROUNDBeautician and Live-inHousemaid for a salon inAdliya. Tel: 39957555,Email: lailays@yahoo.comURGENTLY REQUIREDRefrigeration & AC technician.Please contact:36119500 email: service@msm-bh.comI M M E D I A T E L YREQUIRED a Retail Manager(for Furniture Company):Must be able to attractcustomers and boost salesperformance, possesseffective marketing skillsand good coordination &follow up skills. Able to leadand motivate the salesteam. At least 5 years relevantexperience in Bahrainmarket is required. Emailyour CV to hrd@arcal.bizREQUIRE SALESLADYfrom Bahrain Air cabincrew. Good salary offered.Fax CV to 17716200 oremail: info@koohejibuildingcare.comREQUIRED IMMEDIATE-LY: First Class Cook (Resident)who knows MiddleEastern and EuropeanCuisines. Contact +97336554552URGENTLY REQUIRED inan outstanding company:(1) Marketing Manager- 5years experience, (2)Female Secretary- 3 yearsexperience. 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Tel.39111324, 33107427Urgently Requiredfor Reputed Co.• Telesales• Sales Executive(Male/Female)• HR Executives• CertifiedElectricians• Programmers• DriversSend CV to:recruitment.alsg@yahoo.comQUALIFIED FEMALE PersonalTrainer required forexpanding health club inBudaiya. Sponsorshipavailable. Local hire only.Email CV to: sarah.alhamad@lifefit-bahrain.comLEADING ADVERTISNGAgency looking for Studio/Traffic Manager & Artworkercontact us via e-mail at2013exceptional@gmail.comFEMALE DRIVER requiredto transport 8 year old girlfrom Arad to/ fromChoueifat School, Amwaj.Tel. 39669420.PART-TIME MORNING ArabicTeacher AS+O Levelsrequired immediately. Email:gulfacademy@gmail.comSALES/ MARKETINGExecutive required forSecurity Company. ContactFax: 17822217, email:jobs@batsco.netACCOUNTANT WITH proficiencyin Tally and minimum3 years experience required.Preferred with driving licenseand GCC experience.Email: jobs@triwll.com Fax:17470795URGENTLY REQUIREDForeman with driving license.Sponsorship available. 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Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhCabaya bags chess titleBAHRAIN SPORT Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 201335JOEY Cabaya claimed a narrow victory after finishing with four-and-a-half points.in the seniors’ division of the ninth Telugu Rahul Mahesh clinched second place withKala Samithi (TKS) Bahrain Open Chess four points, while Nakhul Kannan, wasTournament.third, also on four points.The event was an international Fideratedcompetition, organised by TKS in handed out to the top three in each division.Trophies and attractive cash prizes werecooperation with the Bahrain Mind Sports More than 50 chess enthusiasts of differentnationalities participated in the tour-Association. It was conducted in the sevenroundSwiss System with Fide time control. nament, which was sponsored by DevjiCabaya clinched first place ahead of runner-upAnthony Pelayo and third-placer After the awarding, TKS general secre-Jewellers and Babu Rajan.Renato Constales. All three top finishers tary S B Naidu commented: “In line withended the competition with six points apiece. the TKS commitment to promote sportsMeanwhile, in the juniors division for activities in Bahrain involving all nationalities,this tournament was held successfullychildren aged 14 years old and younger,Vishal Ramvelu emerged as champion for the ninth consecutive year.”AISM keep leadn The fleet in Dubaiprior to sailing off forRas Al KhaimahTEAM AISM maintainedtheir overalllead by claiming thefourth leg of the EFG BankSailing Arabia – The Tour.The Dubai-based outfitremained in first place followinga night of drama for theworld-class crews competingbetween Dubai and northernEmirate of Ras Al Khaimah.At only 53 miles up the coastfrom Dubai to Al Hamra is thesecond shortest leg on the bruising15-day, 760-nautical miletour, and should have been routine.But due to custom’s proceduresin Dubai taking longerthan anticipated, the scheduledmid-morning start was delayeduntil mid-afternoon, forcingcrews to re-equip themselvesand their boats to get ready for anight-time finish.The result was a race ofintense fighting in darknesswith the wind ranging fromzero to as much as 17 knots.Bertrand Pace’s overall leader,AISM, continually had anose ahead. Following AISMinto Al Hamra were the youthfulTeam Messe Frankfurt ledby Marcel Herrera and in thirdTeam BAE Systems.Yet the finishing order doeslittle to tell of the drama thatunfolded for the teams at around20 miles out from the finishand an hour-and-a-half after itturned dark. Just when the boatswere being pushed to their limit,sailing high under their big spinnakers,the fleet came acrossan area densely populated withfishing boats and their nets.Cedric Pouligny, skipper ofn Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) secretary generalShaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed the BOC’skeenness to benefit from the expertise of Italian-based fitnessequipment manufacturers Technogym. This came duringShaikh Ahmed’s meeting with Technogym Middle East andAfrica Area Manager Ruggero Ottogalli at the committeepremises in Seef District. Shaikh Ahmed stressed that thecommittee is eager to co-operate with Technogym to set upa number of programmes that serve sports federations in thefield of physical fitness. Above, Shaikh Ahmed with Ottogalli.STANDINGS1 Team AISM (UAE) skippered byBertrand Pacé (10.50 points); 2 BAESystems Team (Oman) – CedricPouligny (13.25pts); 3 EFG Bank(Monaco) – Gavignet (16.75pts); 4Team Messe Frankfurt (EuropeanUnion) – Marcel Herrera (22.75pts);5 Team Delft Challenge – TU Delft(the Netherlands) – Kay Heemskerk(26.50pts); 6 Renaissance Team(Oman) – Mohsin Al Busaidi(30.00pts); 7 Al Thuraya BankMuscat (Oman) – Dee Caffari(35.50pts); 8 Royal Navy of Oman(Oman) – Qais Al Mammary(45.75pts); 9 Team Abu Dhabi (UAE)– Adil Khalid (51.25pts).BAE Systems, described thehigh jump manoeuvre they hadto perform each time they rann A group of the winners with participants after the tournament’s awardinginto a net: “Basically you wentfrom 10 knots of speed to zero;then you had to broach andmake even more heel beforethe boat could get off again.”Broaching normally occurswhen a boat is overpowered ina gust, the rudder loses controland the boat is forced over onits side, but was necessary onthis occasion effectively to liftthe keel over the net.Unfortunately the result onthis leg was determined bythose who got through the fishingnets the fastest.After their disappointingresult on the Abu Dhabi to Dubaileg yesterday, Marcel Herrera’sUniversity of Plymouth team onMesse Frankfurt had managedto get back in with the lead trioand were into fourth place whenthey encountered the nets.Messe Frankfurt emerged insecond place and as the winddropped subsequently theywere closing in on first-placedAISM, as they crossed the finishline at three-and-a-half minutesafter Pace’s team.The AISM team was alsopleased that Messe Frankfurtcame home second as it putsmore distance between themselvesand second-placed BAESystems in the overall results.Competing aboard identicalFarr 30 yachts, the EFG BankSailing Arabia – The Tour hasattracted nine crews representingfive different nations.Taking in four countries andeight ports of call, The Tour isa showcase of everything thatthe Gulf has to offer in termsof state-of-the-art facilities andidyllic sailing conditions.BBK team snooker event setTHE fifth BBK Team Snooker Tournament gets Maroof and Walid Bucheery. The third teamunderway tonight at Bapco Club in Awali. is composed of Khalid Azri, AbdulrahmanThe competition is being held under the patronageof BBK chief executive officer Kareem The top two teams from each group willMohammed and Ahmed Noor.Bucheery.advance to the semi-final round, where the teamsProceedings begin at 8pm tonight. The tournamentwill continue until March 8, with a closing to the final while the losers will play for third.will be crossed. Each winner will then move onceremony scheduled for March 13.Participating players have been divided intoTrophytwo groups, each of which comprises three teams The tournament’s winning side will receivewith three players per squad.the championship trophy and a cash prize. TheThe first team features Ali Al A’ali, Ali second and third finishers will be awarded withAbduljanahi and Kareem Bucheery. The second cash prizes.team comprises Ammar Janahi, Ahmed Aqeel The winners of the previous event were theand Khalil Hashim. The last team in the first team of Ali Al A’ali, Abdulrahman Mohamedgroup includes Khalid Janahi, Anwar Kooheji and Ali Hassan Janahi.and Mohammed Jawad.Meanwhile, Awali Snooker Club honoraryThe first team of group two consists of Bader president Mohamed Al Shehabi extend hisIbrahim, Salman Taqi and Ali Hassan Janahi. appreciation to BBK chief Bucheery for theirThe second team includes Ahmed Jabbar, Ali continued support to the club.Santiagospull off anarrow winTHE husband-andwifepairing of Ray andBrendy Santiago narrowlyclinched the first competitionin a new Monday MadnessNight Golf Series, played at theRoyal Golf Club and sponsoredonce again by National HotelsServices Company (NHSC).Ray’s new Taylormade R1driver performed superbly andthe duo took top spot by the narrowestof margins with a 0.1 differenceover second-place pairingDepriest Daniels and Adam Guy.The teams finished with nettscores of 32.6 and 32.7, respectively.Steve Wagstaff and DavidWales took third place with ascore of 34.6 nett.A capacity field of 52 playerstook to the club’s Montgomeriechampionship course for the firstmatch of the six-week series,which will see golfers competingfor weekly prizes as well asan overall Order of Merit prize.NHSC sales executive SoorajGopinath presented the winnerswith their prizes.The NHSC Monday MadnessNight Golf Series is open to nonmembersat BD20 per night forthe nine-hole event. Competitorstee off every Monday evening ina 6.30pm shotgun start.To register for the next competitiontaking place on February25, contact the golf eventsdepartment on e-mail golfevents@theroyalgolfclub.com.RESULTS: 1 Ray and BrendySantiago (32.6 nett), 2 DepriestDaniels and Adam Guy (32.7), 3Steve Wagstaff and David Wales(34.6), 4 Petter Nyberg and PatrickLeslie (34.8), 5 Graeme Newportand Todd Gillespie (36.1).Nearest the pins: Tatyana Hurter(hole 12) and Chris Leaden (hole 16).O’Brien shinesPETER O’Brien won theannual Seniors Championshipat Awali Golf Club.The event was sponsored byBahrain Petroleum Company(Bapco), and it was open tothose aged 50 and above.O’Brien led the field withan impressive nett-63 (gross68), pipping Steve Litherlandby one stroke at nett 64 (gross77) to claim the victory.Abdulelah Fakhro camehome with a nett-65 (gross-76)to claim third place overall.This year’s tournament saw theaddition of four new members tothe over-50 club, who had not previouslyplayed in the competition.They included Tony L Robinson,Neil Wilson, Mark Hodgkinsonand Steve Litherland.

36 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhBAHRAIN SPORTTeams urged to meet deadlineTHE registration deadlinesfor the third GCC Women’sGames, set to take place inBahrain from March 3 to13, is due today, the executivecommittee announcedyesterday.Bahrain delegation directorDr Mayam Mirza saidthat any of the GCC teamswishing to make any registrationor withdrawals should submit their requeston the tournament website, gwg13.bh.She called upon all sports federations in the Gulfcountries to meet the deadline in order to providethe final statistical number of participants for all theHala and Sitrawin with easeROYAL Knight CricketTeam (RKCT), under thementorship of B Sudhir,created history by winning theprestigious Golden Cup T20Championship in their debutseason with Bahrain CricketLeague. No other team since 1981have achieved this milestone.Batting first, RKCT made133 in their 20 overs withSantosh (24) and Harpreet (16)being the main contributorswhile Imtiaz (3-25) and Ashiq(2-12) were the main wicket takersfor Alfa Fire Services, UK.In reply, Alfa Fire waged aspirited battle but in the end fellshort by three runs and lost thematch under dramatic circumstancesas they were bowled outfor 131 with four balls to spare.n Shaikha Hayat chairs the executive committee meetingZAIN BASKETBALL CUPGROUP ‘A’P W L PtsManama 3 3 0 6Al Hala 3 3 0 6Muharraq 3 2 1 5Al Hidd 3 1 2 4Al Ettihad 3 0 3 3Bahrain Club 3 0 3 3GROUP ‘B’P W L PtsAl Ahli 3 3 0 6Isa Town 3 3 0 6Sitra 3 2 1 5Nuwaidrat 3 1 2 4Al Najma 3 0 3 3Samaheej 3 0 3 3AL HALA and Sitrawere both victoriouslast night in the ZainBahrain Basketball Cup,being played at Zain Arenain Um Al Hassam.Hala maintained their winningways with a convincing83-57 victory over Al Ettihadin their group ‘A’ encounterof the competition’s ongoingpreliminary round.Sitra, meanwhile, bouncedback from a setback earlier thisweek with a 75-51 triumph overlowly Samaheej in group ‘B’.Both winning teams remainin contention for a spot in theknockout semi-finals. Only thetop two from each group after asingle round-robin in the preliminariesmake it to the last four.In Hala’s big win, the boysin orange were in control fromthe opening tip. They poweredahead 20-7 at the end of thefirst quarter, and then extendedtheir comfortable advantage to39-17 heading into half-time.Despite already enjoying a virtuallyinsurmountable lead, Halaturned it up a notch in the third,nearly doubling their rivals’ outputin the period (32-17) to makeit 71-36 with only the final quarterto play. With the victory inthe bag, Hala cruised in the finalperiod with their bench.The victors were led in thegame by always-dependableAmerican professional CarlGalloway, while Bahraini talentsAhmed Ali, Ahmed Mirzaand Abbas Jawadi all had majorcontributions as well.In Sitra’s game, the victorshad to overcome a poor start inorder to bounce back a crucialfirst loss on Friday to Isa Town.Sitra faced a 14-23 deficit atthe end of the opening quarter,but a red hot second period thatsaw them clamp down defensivelyhelped them surge aheadto a 39-29 lead at the break.Royal Knight triumphSajid (50) and Kashif (27)were the main scorers whilePradeep claimed four wicketsfor 15 runs for RKCT.At the beginning of the 19thover, Alfa Fire needed just fiveruns to win with three wicketsin hand but Santosh did thestar turn claiming two wicketsfor just two runs.Alfa Fire needed three runsof the final over with one wicketin hand, but Arun clinchedthe match for RKCT havingthe last man caught behind.SEMI-FINAL RESULTS:RKCT 118 in 20 overs (Sheshadri27, Prakash 20; Zohaib 4-18) bt GodFather 102 in 18.4 overs ( Zohaib26, Shakeel Jr 20; Prakash 3-20)by 16 runs.ACL 109 in 19.1 overs (WaqasSitra continued their fineplay coming out of the lockerrooms, extending their advantageto 57-39 after three quarters,before comfortably strollingto the win in the final canto.Mohammed Quwayed andMahmood Abdulnabi werethe stars for Sitra, as wereMohammed Abdulla, AzizAbdulbaqi and US importJamal Holden, who did wellanchoring the middle.Sitra claimed their secondwin in three outings followingyesterday’s result, whileSamaheej dropped their thirdsuccessive game.Cup action continues onMonday with another pair ofgames on the cards. At 6pm,Ettihad will look to bounceback from yesterday’s defeatwhen they take on BahrainClub.It will be followed at 7.45pmby Samaheej looking to breakend their winless streak againstAl Najma.The preliminary round endson March 3. The semi-finalswill be played on March 5 and6, with the winners moving onto the best-of-three championshipseries which tips off withgame one on March 9.41; Orang Zaib 3-19, Asiq 2-17)lost to AFS UK 113 for eight in 19.5overs (Ashiq 38; Noman 3-29, Jan2-13) by two wickets.OTHER AWARDS:Man-of-the-match (final): Santoshn The victorious Royal Knight team members(RKCT). Best fielder-in-final: Harpreet(RKCT). Man-of-the-match (firstsemi-final): Prakash (RKCT). Man-ofthe-match(second semi-final): AsiqHussain (AFS, UK). Best batsmanof the tournament: Ananda Krishnan(Kids and Teen). Best bowlers ofthe tournament: Ali Shafaqat, AsgharAli. Best all-rounder-of-the-tournament:Asmar Mohammed (RCB).Most wicket-taker in the tournament:Nabeel Murtazha (AFS, Qatar).working committees to dotheir work to the fullest.This statement wasannounced during the executivecommittee’s most recentmeeting, held at the LateEyad Hamza Sports Hall inRiffa and chaired by committeehead Shaikha Hayatbint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa.It was also attended bycommittee deputy head Noaman Al Hassan, coordinationcommittee head Jaleel Assad and secretariatcommittee head Mohammed Al Balooshi.At the beginning of the meeting, ShaikhaHayat lauded the cooperation from all sportsfederations taking part in theGames, and urged the sportscompetitions directors to submittheir technical, administrativeand financial needs toallow the executive committeeto address them at the earliest.The committee has alreadyreceived confirmation from 920participants coming to Bahrainnext month for the Games. Then Al Hala’sAhmed Aligoes for anuncontestedlay-up intheir winagainst AlEttihad.Picture byK P JOSEPHcombined delegations include578 athletes and 342 officials.There will be 291 representativesfrom Kuwait, the largestdelegation for the Games. Asfor the remaining delegations,the UAE will be sending 178members, hosts Bahrain willbe spearheaded by 175 athletesand officials, 160 from Qatarand 116 from Oman.Shaikha Hayat also attendedanother coordination meetingwith representatives of thehealth and interior ministriesto discuss the special preparations.Arrangements were madewith the health ministry to providean ambulance and nursesin all competoensurep r o p e rmedicaltreatmentfor the athletes.Meanwhile,B a h r a i nO l y m p i ctition venuesCommittee antidopingcommitteehead Dr HussainAl Haddad presenteda seminaron anti-doping, aimed to spreadawareness among athletes, andways to conduct blood tests randomly.A booklet with all theinformation they will need wasgiven away to the attendees.Present at the meeting werevarious representatives from thenational sports associations takingpart in the Women’s Games,including Mohammed Al Hassanand Firas Al Halwachi (volleyball),Abdulla Khalil (basketball),Ahmed Hamada and YousefAhmed (athletics), MohammedNami (disabled sports),Mohammed Al Khaja and KhalidAl Hassan (martial arts), AhmedAl Nuaimi (bowling), EbrahimSiyadi (table tennis), Dawood AlManea and Ebrahim Al Binali(shooting).Following the cancellationof the football tournament, thetotal number of sporting eventshas been reduced to eight.They are basketball, volleyball,table tennis, bowling, athletics,shooting, taekwondo and athleticsfor the disabled.The table tennis, taekwondoand basketball will all take placeat the Shaikh Isa Sports Citypremises in Riffa. The KhalifaSports City facilities, based inIsa Town, are to host athleticsand athletics for disabled.Shooting competitions willbe held at the shooting rangein Sakhir, while Sitra Mall’sOzone Entertaining Centre isscheduled to hold the bowlingevent.

Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhAbdulrahmanlifts MuharraqBy PATRICK SALOMONMAHMOOD Abdulrahmanblasted in a 30-yard rocket to seala late 1-0 victory for Muharraqlast night against Busaiteen inan exciting top-of-the-table clash in theBahrain Premier League.Abdulrahman hit the match-winner twominutes from full time after coming on asa substitute just five minutes earlier. Hisinsertion proved to be a genius move byMuharraq’s Tunisian head coach SameerShammam, as Abdulrahman would soondeliver an end-game stunner that couldeasily be regarded as one of the finest goalsof the season.The result earned Muharraq their seventhwin in 10 tries while handing leagueleaders Busaiteen their second successiveloss after winning their first eight games.Only a single point now separates thetwo sides at the top of the standings.Busaiteen, coached by respected Bahrainitactician Khalifa Al Zayani, are barelyhanging on to first place with 24 points.Yesterday’s contest marked the end ofthe 10th round of action in this year’sleague. Games resume on February 28.Abdulrahman’s strike came when thematch looked almost certainly headedtowards a furious stalemate. But being nostranger to late-game heroics, the ace midfielder,popularly known as “Ringo”, savedhis team yet again.Abdulrahman’s left-footed screamer flewstraight into the top-right corner of goal, wellbeyond the reach of a leaping Busaiteen goalkeeperHussain Haram. The brilliant shot wasprecisely on target, leaving Haram no chanceand sending Muharraq’s band of faithful supportersinto frenzy.Busaiteen were reduced to 10 men at thatpoint, following the sending-off of influentialmidfielder Abdulwahab Ali in the 78thminute. Ali had taken down Muharraq’sFaouzi Aaish to earn him his first yellown Al Salehi, right, receives the sponsorship from Akbarn Muharraq’s Hussain Alibattles for possession withBusaiteen’s Mahmood Zatara.Picture by AHMED AL OJAIMYcard, and after harshly challenging the referee’sdecision, was shown a second yellowand then given his marching orders.Muharraq quickly took advantage of beingone man up and in the 85th minute, defenderEbrahim Al Meshkhas could have found thenet off an Aaish corner. Meshkhas rose abovehis markers, but his header was poorly hit andwas well off the mark.After Abdulrahman scored, Muharraqcould have doubled their advantage inthe second minute of stoppage time whenNigerian striker Oshesh was picked outunmarked in front of goal by teammateAbdulla Al Dakheel.Oshesh rushed his shot, however, andhis lightly hit attempt was parlayed by adiving Haram.The very next possession, Busaiteen couldSPORThave silenced the Muharraq party and stunnedtheir rivals with an equaliser, but came upshort. Looking for a quick counterattack,Sami Al Hossaini drew the defence on theright and then sent a low cross into the penaltybox towards hard-charging teammateMahmood Zatara of Jordan. But the passwas just a little too strong as Zatara couldnot make contact with the ball, and it breezedacross the face of goal before being clearedaway from danger.Both sides also had chances earlier in thesecond half. In the 51st minute, Aaish hit aleft-footed attempt from inside the area justwide of the left post. Later, Al Hossainihad arguably Busaiteen’s best opportunityat scoring, but his strong header bouncedoff the crossbar after beating Muharraqgoalkeeper Ashraf Waheed.Ahmed and Mohammed reach finalTOP seeds Ahmed Mohammed The title match will be played tomorrowSix champions have already beenand Mohammed Fazli willstarting at 5pm at BTC. It will be crowned in this year’s edition of thebattle for the Boys’ Under-14 followed by the tournament’s closing annual tournament, which has attracted aSingles title in the 18th BBK ceremony, to be attended by high-ranking record of more than 150 entries of differentJunior Open Tennis Championship at officials from BTC and sponsors BBK.nationalities.Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) in Juffair. Prior to tomorrow’s grand finale, Those to have already captured theirBoth youngsters booked their tickets to another title will be decided today with division championships are Ayman Jaffarthe group final after convincing victories the Boys’ Under-12 Singles final takes in the Boys’ Under-18 Singles, Rayyanin their respective semi-final matches yesterdayplace.Al Falaij in the Boys’ Under-16 Singles,against unranked opposition. Set to face off for the crown are top Mert Ekici and Ahmed Mohammed inNumber one seed Ahmed ousted fellow-Bahrainiseed Yousif Dhaif and second-ranked the Boys’ Under-14 Doubles, Qassim AlAli Dawani 6-4, 6-1 in their Rahul Jaideep. Yousif advanced after Obaidan in the Under-10 Open Singles,round of four meeting, while Mohammed beating unranked Hassan Al Qattan, while Isa Al Isa in the Under-8 Open Singles,took care of Canadian Etienne Oshinowo Rahul secured his spot in the final after and Qassim’s older sister Sarah Al6-1, 6-1 in their clash.beating fourth-seed Mahmood Dhaif. Obaidan in the Girls’ Under-14 Singles.EBRAHIM K Kanoo (EKK)has signed on as sponsors of thesixth Nasser bin Hamad FootballChampionship, scheduled to take place onthe second week of next month.The sponsorship deal was presented byEKK executive general manager sales IsmailAkbar to Shaikh Nasser’s media and informationoffice director Tawfeeq Al Salehi.Al Salehi conveyed the greetings andthanks of Shaikh Nasser, who is theSupreme Council for Youth and Sportschairman, Bahrain Olympic Committeepresident and tournament patron.AGulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 201337Slumping Francefavourites forWooden Spoon!head of the2013 SixNationsChampionship,I never thoughtI would seeFrance losingtheir openingtwo fixtures. Thedefeats makeAl Salehi affirmed that Shaikh Nasser ishighly appreciative of the significant roleof EKK board chairman Fuad Kanoo insponsoring the sixth edition of the tournament,which has been a major attraction forBahrain’s youth.GestureHe noted that the company’s generousgesture will certainly contribute to the successof this tournament and live up to theaspirations of the Bahrainis.On his part, Akbar expressed appreciationtowards the significant steps made byFrom theSidelinesBy Mohammed Hamzah(Follow me on Twitter: @FootballMH)France on course for what can be their first SixNations Wooden Spoon (a title given to the teamthat gets the lowest number of points in the SixNations).France’s first defeat came against Italy, whohave the record number of Wooden Spoons inthe Six Nations (since Italy joined the competitionin 2000). The defeat was France’s secondloss against Italy in the Six Nations; and it wasalso the second defeat in three years.Taking nothing away from the Italians and theinspiring performance from their captain, SergioParisse, but France’s approach to the matchlacked the charisma of match winners.One of the apparent problems was the shortof the traditional French “flair”; where even intheir previous defeats they usually gave thefans something to cheer about.The same slump in form continued whenFrance came against Wales (a side that was stilllooking for a win after eight times of asking),and the outcome was a home defeat right inFrance’s backyard, the Stade de France, one ofthe most intimidating rugby venues.The defeat exposed the disunity between theplayers, where there was no cohesion, and attimes it seemed as if the players were followingdifferent tactics.One can argue that was because of the poorkicking from the fly-half. Overall, the Frenchplayers committed too many individual errors,and needless ones. As was the case with theperformance against Italy, there was no flair andno inspiration in the French side.Even the might of Bastareaud did not seem tomotivate the French to get a grip on the match!The current French side looks a shadow ofthe team that I once saw defeat the mighty AllBlacks in the quarter-final of the 2007 RugbyWorld Cup. A match I attended with ex-WelshBowls International, Ross Davies, in Cardiff’sMillennium Stadium.I remember it being a resilient French squad,with the likes of Chabal terrifying any oppositionhe came against.Looking back, I am not too surprised at thecurrent poor performance by the French, for theinconsistency has been a trend for quite a while.The thing that intrigues me the most is whyFrance are so dominant at club level yet soinconsistent on the international scale. On aclub level, the Heineken Cup final had a Frenchside involved in 11 of the last 16 finals.That figure presents the strength of Frenchclubs and their dominance when it comes toclub rugby.As when I saw them in the Rugby WorldCup; on their day France can give the likes ofthe All Blacks a tough time. The French needto learn from the consistency of the SouthernHemisphere teams in order to build on a successfulclub setup, and continuously challengefor rugby’s top prizes.For now though, France need to change drasticallyto avoid a disappointing run in the SixNations.E K Kanoo supports Nasser championshipShaikh Nasser towards the development ofyouth and sports in the kingdom.Meanwhile, two stadiums will be hostingthis year’s tournament, one of which is theKhalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town.The other venue is yet to be announced.Like in the previous editions, 16 teamswill be taking part this year, including thetop eight teams who reached the quarterfinalsfrom last year’s event.Each team have been allowed to introducea resident player during this editionof the cup, which is also to be known as“Nasser 6”.

38 Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhGulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013WORLD SPORTA winningstart forWozniackil Injury forces Azarenka outDUBAI: Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki strolled intothe second round of the Dubai tennis championships by beatingLucie Safarova 6-2 6-2 yesterday after Australian Open championVictoria Azarenka withdrew due to a foot injury.Wozniacki 22, made short work of her Czech opponent, winning in an hour,although she lost her serve at 5-1 in the first set before breaking back immediately.Safarova double-faulted to gift the world number 10 a 3-1 lead in the secondset and she capped a miserable display with a shanked forehand to losethe match. Wozniacki ended 2010 and 2011 as the top-ranked women’s player,but endured a tough 2012, slipping down the standings as she made littleimpression at the grand slams.This year has also proved difficult for the Dane, who has gone beyond thelast 16 in only one tournament, and she will now face Chinese qualifier JieZheng before a potential showdown with new world number one SerenaWilliams in the quarter-finals.Williams, who received a bye to the second round, will play France’sMarion Bartoli on Wednesday and the American’s chances of winning a 48thsingles tour title were boosted by the withdrawal of Azarenka.RestThe Belarussian, 23, who also pulled out of last year’s Dubai tournament,said she needed to rest after injuring her right foot.“I have been obviously playing a lot of tennis over the last five days, especially,so going to a new tournament is too much to handle right now - itkeeps getting worse,” said the world number two.Azarenka has a near-perfect record this year, winning 12 matches in arow since she withdrew from her Brisbane International semi-final againstWilliams in January due to “a bad pedicure experience”.That run includes winning her second successive Australian Open title, plus theQatar Open in which she beat Williams in three sets in the final on Sunday.Earlier, Italy’s Sara Errani defeated Germany’s Julia Goerges 6-3 4-6 6-4.The diminutive world number seven will play Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in thesecond round.Czech Petra Kvitova put an indifferent start to 2013 behind her as shethumped qualifier Daniela Hantuchova 6-2 6-1.Kvitova won Wimbledon in 2011, but suffered a second-round exit atJanuary’s Australian Open.“At the beginning of the season I wish (I had) better results,” Kvitova toldreporters. “I changed my fitness preparation, so I needed some time to getused to it.”Brave Cilic rallies to beat DodigMEMPHIS, Tennessee: player to take to the court on a quiet Memphis in 2006, defeated NewMarin Cilic struggled earlybefore finding his rhythmas the top seed scored a4-6 6-2 6-3 victory over friend andCroatian compatriot Ivan Dodigin the first round of the MemphisInternational on Monday.Cilic is bidding for a second successivetitle after winning in Zagreblast week and opened his campaignagainst a familiar foe in Dodig,the pair growing up in the sameneighbourhood and often practicingday with third and fourth-seeded JohnIsner and Sam Querrey scheduled toopen their campaigns on Tuesday.Aside from Cilic, American RhyneWilliams beat countryman SteveJohnson 7-6 6-4 while Poland’sLukasz Kubot outlasted anotherAmerican, Ryan Harrison, 6-4 6-7 7-6.VictoriousIn the women’s draw, the top twoseeds, Kirsten Flipkens and SofiaArvidsson, eased into the secondZealand’s Marina Erakovic in lastyear’s final. This year, Arvidsson willface Erakovic again in the secondround after Erakovic beat Germany'sAnnika Beck 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.Next up for Flipkens will beUkraine’s Lesia Tsurenko, whodefeated US qualifier Maria Sanchez6-2, 6-4.American Jamie Hampton downedSpanish wild card Garbine Muguruza6-3, 6-3 to book a second round datewith compatriot Coco Vandeweghe.together.round with straight-sets victories. French eighth seed KristinaDodig started well against theworld number 12 but was unable tomaintain his form and intensity onceCilic improved his serving after droppingthe opening set.Cilic was the only seeded men’sDefending champion Arvidssonof Sweden beat Slovakian qualifierJana Cepelova 6-4, 6-4 while Flipkenseliminated 2007 Memphis runner-upShahar Peer of Israel 6-2, 6-2.Arvidsson, who also won atMladenovic opened with a 6-3, 6-1victory over US wildcard CourtneyCollins and will next face another USwildcard, Victoria Duval, who foughtback to defeat Sweden's JohannaLarsson 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.n Wozniackireturnsthe ball toSafarovaNBA mourningHOUSTON: Kobe Bryant and the LosAngeles Lakers turned their attentionfrom bad basketball and tradetalk to more somber matters onMonday.The death of Jerry Buss, their longtimeowner, was a blow for a franchise that wasso often chasing an NBA championshipunder his leadership. With Magic Johnsonand Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bryant andShaquille O’Neal, and finally Bryant andPau Gasol, the Lakers won 10 titles sinceBuss became the owner in 1979.The Bryant-Gasol-Dwight Howard-SteveNash combination hasn’t been workingnearly as well.The Lakers’s record is 25-29, good foronly 10th place in the Western Conference,miles behind the Los Angeles Clippers intheir division and their own building, andout of the playoff race.McIlroy andWoods tippedas favouritesMARANA, Arizona:World No 1 Rory McIlroyand three-time winnerTiger Woods top the listof favourites in the $8.75 millionWorld Golf ChampionshipsMatch Play Championship thatbegins today.Woods, a 14-time majorchampion chasing the record 18majors won by Jack Nicklaus,comes off a practice round lastweekend with US PresidentBarack Obama and a victorylast month at Torrey Pines onhis 2013 US PGA debut.McIlroy, who lost last year’sMatch Play final to AmericanHunter Mahan, missed the cutat Dubai in his only prior startthis year. McIlroy won the2012 PGA Championship andthe 2011 US Open.The Northern Irishmanopens against Irishman ShaneLowry in a Bobby Jones bracketthat also has a first-roundmatchup between anotherNorthern Irishman GraemeMcDowell and Ireland’sPadraig Harrington, both pastmajor winners.Woods tops the Gary Playerbracket with an opener againstUS compatriot Charles Howell.Woods lost in the second roundlast year and has not gone pastthe second round since beatingStewart Cink in the 2008 final.Mahan, the only Americanfinalist in the past four years,starts at the opposite end ofthe same bracket against Italy’sMatteo Manassero.The field of 64 is lackingtwo of the world’s top 64 playersafter 2012 US PGA playoffchampion Brandt Snedekerwithdrew with sore ribs andPhil Mickelson pulled out for afamily vacation.Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson,who opens against reigningBritish Open champion ErnieEls of South Africa in the BenHogan bracket, and Lowry wereadded to the field to replaceSnedeker and Mickelson.Warburton onWales benchCARDIFF, Wales:Former skipper SamWarburton has beenconfirmed in thereserves for Wales’ visit to Romefor this weekend’s Six Nationsrugby match against Italy.Interim coach Rob Howleyalready rewarded the teamwhich beat France 16-6, andended Wales’ eight-test losingstreak, by naming it last week,11 days before the Italy matchthis Saturday.Yesterday, he revealed thereserves, with recalls for flankerWarburton and lock Alun-Wyn Jones, giving the bench atotal of 264 caps. Both of themmissed the France game withshoulder injuries.During Wales’ first win inParis in eight years, flankerRyan Jones was captain andJustin Tipuric wore No. 7.Welsh fans were already clamoringfor Tipuric before theFrance game after Warburton’squiet effort in the openinghome loss to Ireland.Until this tournament,Warburton had been the undisputedleader of the Welsh, aftertaking them to the semifinals ofthe 2011 World Cup and the SixNations Grand Slam a year ago.

Email: gdnsport@batelco.com.bhWORLD SPORT Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 201339Williams car finally outn Williams’ driversMaldonado, left, Bottasand test-driver Wolff,right, pose with the newBARCELONA: Former championsWilliams hoped the last could befirst again after finally unveiling their2013 Formula One car yesterday at theBarcelona circuit where they were winnerslast year.The last of the 11 teams to show off theirnew car, Williams hoped the FW35 wouldbe an improvement on the FW34 that tookVenezuelan Pastor Maldonado to their firstvictory in nearly eight years last May.“Given the rule stability over the winter,I’m pleased with the gains that we’vebeen able to make with this car,” saidtechnical director Mike Coughlan in astatement for the rollout at the Circuitde Catalunya. “It’s a better, more refinedFormula One car than the FW34.”Founder Frank Williams, whose teamare the second most successful in FormulaOne in terms of constructors’ championships(nine) but finished last year in eighthplace, saw better times ahead.“We will have to wait until Australia totruly see what we have, but we believe it isa step forward from last year’s car whichwas also a very competitive vehicle,” hedeclared.FastestYesterday, Mercedes’ Nico Rosbergwas the fastest driver during FormulaOne preseason testing, while FernandoAlonso took a long first spin withFerrari’s new car for 2013.Defending champion Sebastian Vettelof Red Bull had the best time until lateinto the afternoon session when Rosbergunleashed a flying lap of 1 minute,22.616 seconds. Vettel’s one-lap timeended up being the fourth fastest ofthe day.“We had a mixed day today withsome laps lost this morning. However,we were able to work through a goodprogram this afternoon and, of course,it’s always nice to be quickest at the endof the day,” said Rosberg, who is teamingup with newcomer Lewis Hamiltonthis season.Rosberg had to cut short his morningcarrun after 14 laps because of a problemwith his car’s gearbox. He was able tocontinue after lunch and get in 54 lapson the day.“The car, compared to last year, hasa much better base. It rides lower, theaerodynamics are better, the platform isbetter. It feels a lot stronger. It’s faster,”Rosberg said. “It’s a pleasure to drive.”Drogba’s presenceboosts GalatasarayISTANBUL: Galatasaray will be fired up by the arrivalof Didier Drogba, last year’s Champions League hero,and Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder when they hoststruggling Schalke 04 tonight.Drogba, who took the winning penalty for Chelsea in lastseason’s final, scored with a header five minutes into his Galatasaraydebut on Friday, whetting the appetite of the 2000 Uefa Cup championsahead of the last 16 first-leg match.The Istanbul club’s confidenceis running high after they wonthat game 2-1 against AkhisarBelediyespor, strengthening theirlead at the top of the first division,which they lead by six pointsahead of arch rivals Fenerbahce.“It gave us a morale boostahead of the Schalke game,” saidGalatasaray manager Fatih Terim.Speaking after Friday’s victory,Terim said the club’s newarrivals had integrated rapidly asGalatasaray attempt to become thefirst Turkish side to reach the lasteight since Fenerbahce five yearsago.“When he is fit, Drogba has theability both to keep the ball forus up front and to lead the team.When you add Sneijder to that,we will perform much better. Bothhave integrated with the team veryquickly,” he said.Terim added that Drogba, 34,would need some time to get fullyfit given that his season with theChinese club Shanghai ShenhuaICE HOCKEYNHL games on Monday:Ottawa 2 New Jersey 1(Shootout)Philadelphia 7 NY Islanders 0Colorado 6 Nashville 5Montreal 3 Carolina 0Toronto 3 Florida 0Phoenix 4 Calgary 0Anaheim 3 Columbus 2TENNISUS National Indoor Tennis Championshipsin Memphis (seedings in parentheses):Men’s singles (1st round:): Marin Cilic (1),Croatia, def. Ivan Dodig, Croatia, 4-6, 6-2,6-3; Rhyne Williams, United States, def. SteveJohnson, United States, 7-6 (4), 6-4; LukaszKubot, Poland, def. Ryan Harrison, UnitedStates, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2).CHAMPIONS LEAGUETODAY’S LAST 16FIRST-LEG CLASHES(Starting 10.45pm Bahrain time)AC Milan vs BarcelonaGalatasaray vs Schalkeended in November, despite havinghelped Ivory Coast reachthe quarter-finals of the AfricanNations Cup.Drogba scored the equalisinggoal for Chelsea as they drew 1-1with Bayern in last year’s finalbefore netting the decisive penalty.He moved to Shanghai Shenhuaafter that but cut short his stayin China amid reports of unpaidwages.His deal with Galatasarayincludes transfer fees totallingsix-million euros ($8-million)and payments of 15,000 euros permatch, plus signing fees of fourmillioneuros.Women’s singles (1st round): KirstenFlipkens (1), Belgium, def. Shahar Peer,Israel, 6-2, 6-2; Sofia Arvidsson (2),Sweden, def. Jana Cepelova, Slovakia, 6-4,6-4; Kristina Mladenovic (8), France, def.Courtney Collins, United States, 6-3, 6-1;Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, def. Maria Sanchez,United States, 6-2, 6-4; Jamie Hampton,United States, def. Garbine Muguruza, Spain,6-3, 6-3; Victoria Duval, United States, def.Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3;Marina Erakovic, New Zealand, def. AnnikaBeck, Germany, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4; StefanieVoegele, Switzerland, def. Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, 7-6 (5), 6-0.Copa Telmex at Buenos Aires Lawn TennisClub:Men’s singles (1st round): Nicolas Almagro(2), Spain, def. Guido Pella, Argentina, 6-3,6-2; Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, def.n Galatasaray’s Drogba, centre, waves to supporters as he arrives in Istanbul on February 8Drogba’s new team mateSneijder signed a three-and-halfyearcontract with Galatasaray lastmonth after leaving Inter Milan.InspiredThe 28-year-old inspired Interto a Champions League, Serie Aand Italian Cup treble in 2010before helping the Netherlands finishWorld Cup runners-up.He struggled to maintain thatsuccess and was caught up in acontract dispute at Inter this seasonafter failing to renegotiate his deal.Sneijder and Galatasaray strikerBurak Yilmaz are expected tosupport Drogba in attack tonight.Thomaz Bellucci (4), Brazil, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1;Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, def. Horacio Zeballos(5), Argentina, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3; Albert Ramos(8), Spain, def. Flavio Cipolla, Italy, 6-1, 6-0;Federico Delbonis, Argentina, def. JoaoSousa, Portugal, 6-1, 6-4.Dubai Tennis Championships at DubaiTennis Stadium (seedings in parentheses):Women’s SinglesFirst Round: Sara Errani (5), Italy, def. JuliaGoerges, Germany, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4; PetraKvitova (6), Czech Republic, def. DanielaHantuchova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-1; SamanthaStosur (7), Australia, def. Ekaterina Makarova,Russia, 6-3, 6-1; Caroline Wozniacki (8),Denmark, def. Lucie Safarova, CzechRepublic, 6-2, 6-2; Zheng Jie, China, def.Urszula Radwanska, Poland, 6-2, 2-6,7-5; Roberta Vinci, Italy, def. SvetlanaKuznetsova, Russia, 6-3, 6-2; Nadia Petrova,Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melois also expected to return to theteam after a four-game suspension.Schalke have been boostedby striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’srecovery from an eye injury.“I feel 100 percent again andam ready to play,” said the Dutchforward.Russia, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia,5-7, 6-3, 6-2.Women’s Doubles: Cara Black, Zimbabwe,and Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, def. RaquelKops-Jones, United States, and Abigail Spears(3), United States, 6-2, 6-4; Nuria LlagosteraVives, Spain, and Zheng Jie (4), China, def.Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, and AnabelMedina Garrigues, Spain, 6-0, 6-3; Darija Jurak,Croatia, and Katalin Marosi, Hungary, def. VeraDushevina, Russia, and Klara Zakopalova,Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-4, 10-7.WTA tournament in Bogota (x denotesseeding):1st rd: Tereza Mrdeza (CRO) bt PaulineParmentier (FRA x7) 7-6 (7/5), 6-4; LourdesDom’nguez (ESP x3) bt Catalina Castano(COL) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1; Timea Babos (HUN x8)bt Beatriz Garcia Vidagany (ESP) 6-4, 1-6,7-6 (7/4).n Goal-line systemset for World CupZURICH: Goal-line technology willbe used at the 2014 World Cupand two more systems could beconsidered in addition to the existingpair, soccer’s world governing bodyFifa said yesterday.Two systems, Hawkeye andGoalref, have so far been licensedby Fifa and both were used at lastyear’s World Club Cup in Japan,one in each of the two stadiums,where goal-line technology wasemployed for the first time.Fifa said a third system, developedin Germany, had alreadypassed examinations and thatthe providers were in licensingdiscussions. A fourth system, alsoGerman, has also been tested withthe results due this week.n Cup hero, 75, diesPRAGUE: FormerCzechoslovakia star ZdenekZikan, who memorably scoredfour goals at the 1958 WorldCup, has died at the age of 75.Zikan who only won fourinternational caps for hiscountry, scored five goalsincluding four at the 1958 WorldCup, two of which were during a6-1 thrashing of Argentina.Only Oldrich Mejedly who wastop scorer at the 1934 WorldCup with five goals and TomasSkuhravy who also scored fivegoals at the 1990 tournament,have bettered Zikan’s marksfor their country at the globalshowpiece.n Kleinveldt gets Test callJOHANNESBURG: RoryKleinveldt will replace fellow fastbowler Morne Morkel in the SouthAfrican team for the third andfinal Test against Pakistan startingat Centurion on Friday.South Africa, who won both thefirst two Tests, will go into thefinal match knowing they areguaranteed a $450,000 bonus forbeing on top of the InternationalCricket Council rankings at theApril 1 cut-off date.Squad: Graeme Smith (capt), AlviroPetersen, Hashim Amla, JacquesKallis, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis,Dean Elgar, Robin Peterson, VernonPhilander, Dale Steyn, Rory Kleinveldt,Jacques Rudolph, Kyle Abbott.n Jayawardene ruled outCOLOMBO: Former Sri Lankacaptain Mahela Jayawardenehas been ruled out of nextmonth’s two-Test home seriesagainst Bangladesh afterdislocating the middle fingerof his left hand in a domesticmatch on Sunday.Jayawardene picked up theinjury while fielding in the slipsduring the Singhalese SportsClub’s Premier League matchagainst Nondescript’s CricketClub. “Initial scans showed thatit was only a dislocation,” SriLanka team manager Michaelde Zoysa said.n Milkha faces police probeNEW DELHI: Former Indianathlete Milkha Singh is underinvestigation by police for hisalleged involvement in a brawl ona golf course in the northern cityof ChandigarhMilkha, whose son Jeev MilkhaSingh is a professional golfer, wasamong two groups of players whoclashed violently at the ChandigarhGolf Club on Saturday.The brawl “left the 16th tee bloodsplatteredand three senior clubmembers wounded”.The incident happened after anargument over which group wouldtee-off first.

40 Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 20th February 2013BAYERN EDGEDeepak Chopra27 th Feb, 2013CROWNE PLAZA, BAHRAINRush..LIMITED SEAT AVAILABLE3604 8699, 8000 1077PRESENTED BYOUT ARSENALl Moutinho lifts Porto past MalagaCHAMPIONS LEAGUELast 16, first leg:Arsenal 1 Bayern 3(Podolski 55) (Kroos 7, Mueller 21,Mandzukic 77)Porto 1 Malaga 0(Moutinho 56)Today’s fixtures & preview – Page 39LONDON: BayernMunich loaded freshmisery onto beleagueredArsenal witha 3-1 win at the EmiratesStadium early this morningthat left them with one footin the Champions Leaguequarter-finals.Meanwhile, Joao Moutinhograbbed the only goal and puton a midfield masterclass astwice former winners Portoscored a 1-0 win over Malaga.Seeking a reaction afterSaturday’s shock FA Cupexit at the hands of secondtierBlackburn Rovers, Arsenalwere instead soundly beaten bya Bayern side desperate to atonefor last season’s ChampionsLeague final heartache.Runaway leaders in theBundesliga, Bayern bossed thefirst half of the last 16, first leg,and went in 2-0 up at half-timethrough goals from Toni Kroosand Thomas Mueller.Lukas Podolski replied earlyin the second half, breachinghis former club’s defence forthe first time in 2013, but MarioMandzukic struck late on to putBayern firmly in control aheadof the second leg on March 13.With defeat, Arsenal’s hopesof ending an eight-year trophydrought recede still further,and although Bayern will bewithout the suspended BastianSchweinsteiger in the secondleg, with three away goals, theymay not miss him.The return of the ChampionsLeague gave Arsenal the opportunityto forget their domesticwoes, and the smoke from theBayern fans’ flares that driftedacross the pitch at kick-off onlyserved to emphasise the changeof atmosphere.Greeted by roars from thehome fans as they left the tunnel,Arsenal began with intent,and saw first Santi Cazorla andn Arsenal’s AaronRamsey, centre,goes down undera challenge fromBayern’s Muller, rightSCOTTISH LEAGUEPremier League:Motherwell 0 Dundee Utd 1St Johnstone 1 Celtic 1then Theo Walcott thread invitingcrosses into the Bayern boxfrom the right. However, thewind was sucked from theirsails in only the seventh minuteas Bayern took the lead fromtheir first attack.Nani leadsUnited intoCup quartersM A N C H E S T E R :Nani scored one andmade the other asManchester Unitedbeat Reading 2-1 to book theirplace in the FA Cup quarterfinalshere on Monday.The Portuguese winger wasonly brought on as a substitutebecause of a first-half injuryto Phil Jones but he certainlymade his mark with a powerfulsecond-half strike before settingup Javier Hernandez witha pinpoint cross.United will now facethe winner of Chelsea andMiddlesbrough in the quarterfinalsas Alex Ferguson’s sidecontinue to challenge for trophieson three fronts despite alate scare when Jobi McAnuffpulled one back for Reading.“I’m satisfied with the qualityof our play,” said Ferguson,who made eight changes tothe side that drew 1-1 withReal Madrid in last week’sChampions League clash.“We should have punishedthem better though.“At 2-0 you are never comfortable.Nani deserved to beman of the match, his contributionwas terrific. I had a feelinghe would win the match forus. We are at home in the nextround and we would take thatagainst anyone.”His Reading counterpartBrian McDermott took solacefrom the overall performance.Published and printed by Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press and Publishing House (WLL). Editorial: P.O. Box 5300, Manama. Tel: 17620222. Fax: 17622141. GDN Online: http://www.gulf-daily-news.com. Email: gdn1@batelco.com.bh. Advertising: P.O. Box 1100,Manama. Tel: 17299110/17293131. Fax: 17293400. Email: hilalpmg@tradearabia.net. Circulation Tel: 17290000. Founder: M AL MARDI. Chairman and Responsible Editor: ANWAR M ABDUL RAHMAN. Editor-in-Chief: GEORGE WILLIAMS