ABC Ad new QRcode 6cm x 4col.pdf 1 10/23/14 VOL XXXVII No. 239 (GGDN 024) 6:11 PM FRIDAY, 14th NOVEMBER 2014 200 Fils/2 Riyals Premier salutes Bahrainis BANGKOK: The Premier yesterday paid tribute to Bahraini people for their loving nature which reflects their genuine and unwavering loyalty. “These feelings are not alien to Bahraini people, famed for their honourable stances throughout history,” he said. This came as His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at his residence in Thailand Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa who congratulated him on his successful medical check-ups. The Premier thanked them for their good feelings. The Deputy Premiers hailed the scenes of joy which reigned across Bahrain at the good news, hailing the Premier’s standing as of “high national value” for all the people of Bahrain. “The initiatives of Bahraini people reflect the stature of the Premier in the heart of all Bahrainis. “Each Bahraini will always be grateful to the Premier for the strides achieved so far,” they said, hailing his farsighted visions and enlightened ideas which heralded Bahrain’s development and progress. FISHERMEN’S FRIENDS n HRH the Premier receives the Deputy Premiers By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI MANAMA: Fishermen MANAMA: Bahrain has strongly condemned the two terrorist explosions that targeted the UAE and Egyptian embassies in the Libyan capital Tripoli. In a statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said the kingdom considers such acts as “blatant encroachment on international law and values”. It is also reflective of terrorists’ intention to ignite tensions and conflicts, as well as prolong the state of instability in the region and impair relations among countries, the statement said. Bahrain also stressed its support to the Libyan authorities in reinforcing security and stability across the country. Bombs exploded near the two embassies yesterday but there were no reports of casualties or major damage. Full report – Page 2 n Baby girl kidnapped are set to receive compensation from the government if their boats get damaged while they are out fishing. MANAMA: A reward is being offered for the return of a Bahraini mother’s seven-monthold daughter, who was kidnapped during a wedding function in Pakistan. Naheed Faiz, who is originally from Pakistan, was attending a wedding at the Skyways Hall in Kharian, a city in Punjab’s Gujrat District, when her only child Shanzay Ali Hassan was abducted. The incident happened on October 23 and an online campaign to track down the infant has been launched, while the family is offering a reward of 200,000 Pakistani rupees (BD800) for information that leads to Shanzay’s return. The new scheme was unveiled by Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Minister Dr Juma Al Ka’abi at the opening of Bahrain’s first-ever fishing festival in Hidd Port yesterday. The three-day event was opened by Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, son of the Crown Prince and vice-chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Shaikh Isa honoured retired fishermen before touring the exhibition. n Terror attacks on embassies condemned Full report – Page 3 n New clamp on hotels n Shaikh Isa tours the exhibition “Fishermen are important to us and protecting their trade comes as a top priority to the government,” Dr Al Ka’abi said. “There are several projects that we have initiated like artificial breeding and coral reefs and now we are going to help licensed fishermen who see their boats catch fire or get damaged while they are practising their profession.” The fishing festival, which features exhibits, a fish market, competitions and children’s games, is free to attend and will be open to the public today from 3pm to 9pm and tomorrow from 10am to 9pm. Full report – Page 4 MANAMA: The Tourism Directorate has ordered the closure of discos and entertainment venues in 28 four-star hotels, hotel sources told our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej last night. The directorate has issued circulars to the hotels cancelling licences to recruit music bands, they said. JIHADISTS THREATEN SAUDI ATTACKS – PAGE 2 l THUGS TORCH PETROL PUMP AND BANK – PAGE 5 l LETTERS – PAGES 6-7
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