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'MIDDLE EASTERN

GYPSY JAZZ'Mohammed Rashid

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'MIDDLE EASTERN GYPSY JAZZ'Interview with Mohammed Rashid

The Bahraini musician Mohammed Rashid has brought a new life to the jazz music in Bahrain through the 'Middle Eastern Gypsy Jazz'. This talented guitarist has so far captured the souls of many in Bahrain with his music.

Mohammed Rashid shares his journey with music with Bahrain This Week readers.

How did you start your journey with music?I started my journey with music from a very young age. As a kid, I was familiar with my uncle playing on different kinds of instruments and that made me closer to music, especially guitar, which I choose to be my major since it really got all my attention in a younger age.

How do you define 'Jazz'?Jazz, which developed over the years, contains many styles such as the bebop and swings. It’s a very alive music, and says a lot. We brought the jazz from its origins and opened the door for this colourful music to spread its magic in the Middle East. Many Arabs, both musicians and audience, are into jazz now and it’s somehow establishing its empire in the region.

Tell us about 'Middle Eastern Gypsy Jazz'Gypsy jazz was founded by the great Django Reinhardt. He invented the music on the 30's. I was touched by his work and that made me very determine to bring the gypsy jazz to Bahrain by mixing this art with the Middle Eastern. At the same time it gives the chance to the western audience to know our intelligent music.

How was the origin of Mohammed Rashid Trio?The Trio started to play since 2015, and our main goal was to bring the gypsy jazz to the audience in Bahrain, and I can say that it didn’t click immediately. But, afterwards you can really see the difference, especially after producing my first EP album.

How does the Kingdom support your music?Some organizations here give the chance for you as a musician to be a part of their events. I think that makes a support for both Bahraini and youth musicians. Also the music festivals by the government or non-government firms, not to forget the Role of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities give great platforms for the musicians.

What are the challenges that you have faced?As I told you, I started in a very young age, and the main challenge back then was the lack of information. It’s all in the internet now, you can even learn how to play and join classes anywhere. However, that didn’t stop me from learning and I coped up with this challenge by being overcoming each challenge with determination and ambition.

Where all you have performed? Which one is your most favourite performance?I appreciate each and every performance that I have got a chance to do. I get the chance to play inside and outside the kingdom for a solo performance on the stage or being a part of a band. The performance that is close to my heart is the performance at the Bahrain jazz festival.

Who are your greatest supporters?Starting from the supporters in the family to my friends out there. Not to forget Clockwork, who had supported me as a young musician! The great Bahraini musician and teacher, Dr. Mubarak Najem put a lot of time and effort in the music industry by involving the youth and encouraging them to be a part of the cultural and musical scene in Bahrain.

Whom do you admire the most among your contemporaries?There are many who play different kinds of styles like...like Carlos Santana, Al di Meola, Bireli Lagrene etc.

What is your message to the aspiring musicians?I advise the aspiring musicians to practice more, and be more patient. Also, look for the information in its right place since music is a wide world. Find your real passion and work hard to improve yourself since the life out there is really moving fast.

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Speeding has many consequences. One of which is that when something happens suddenly on the road, the drivers often lose control of the vehicle due to shock and confusion. The suddenness of an occurrence leaves hardly any time to take a corrective measure in those few precious seconds apart from putting the brakes with force which can result in the vehicle turning over, especially if it is a small car.

So one has to keep ones focus constantly on the road to watch out for the sudden appearance of a living being or an object.

One has to be most careful about children making a sudden, often nonchalant, appearance

on the road. They have a knack to appear on the road out of nowhere unannounced, with a devil-may-care bearing and attitude.

Very small children can make a solo appearance in a lane or, even if accompanied by an adult, may suddenly decide to wrench themselves free and stroll into the middle of the road. The trick for the driver is to stop the vehicle until the child can sort itself out and, if an adult is around, press the horn once to draw his attention.

Even schoolchildren, especially those getting down from their school bus and in a tearing hurry to reach home, may not bother to look left or right and might suddenly emerge from behind the bushed along the road divider and plonk themselves on the road, bending double under the weight of their bags. So watch out for that school bus parked along the road in the distance, slow down and see how the children move.

Cats and dogs, stray or pet, are no different and may suddenly make a dash across the road. Slow down if one is lolling and strolling in the distance, put your brakes if you can spot one in time if you have reached close to one. Every life is

precious, even an inarticulate animal’s especially since in this case they cannot be expected to observe the rules of traffic and the entire responsibility of ensuring they are not harmed lies on the driver.

The worst culprits are the adults in this game of ‘sudden appearance’ – those pedestrians who tend to make a sudden dash across the road, away from street signals, sometimes jumping over the road dividers and scaring the driver with their manoeuvres.

One has to also beware of things falling on the road from the vehicles ahead. These may range from a carton of goods or a piece of furniture falling out of a badly loaded and clumsily packed pick-up to a massive stone meant for a reclamation site sliding down a heavy truck.

And finally, when the winds are heavy a driver may encounter an entirely different class of road-intruder – when a gust suddenly dumps a flying little empty cardboard box on the road ahead of you.

So one has to drive with care. There is no end to ‘suddennesses’ on the highway. Even a vehicle swerving into your lane unannounced might give you a scare!

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INSIDE BAHRAIN

Bahrain Authority For Culture & Antiquities Holds The Inaugural Meeting Of "Manama Calls"

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) held the inaugural meeting of the Manama Calls initiative on Thursday, January 24, 2019. The meeting, which took place at the Bahrain National Museum Lecture Hall, was attended by Her Excellency Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of BACA, and Sheikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, as well a number of officials, media, and residents of Manama.

Her Excellency Shaikha Mai delivered a welcoming address in which she stressed importance of looking after the architectural, social and cultural heritage

of Manama, noting that getting the city inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site can raise its profile and increase the number of visitors and tourists interested in culture looking for something exceptional and unique during their visit to the region, coupled with BACA’s initiative to transform the area into one of the leading creative cities worldwide.

Her Excellency went on to add that the city’s historical buildings and their identity should be preserved due to their irreplaceable architectural heritage value. She praised the support received from the private sector and the cooperation of several families from Manama BACA to

preserve the unique architectural heritage of their homes.

Her Excellency’s address was followed by a joint presentation by the Architect and Cultural Heritage Specialist Mrs. Miray Wosinski and Eng. Fatema Abdali in which they talked about BACA’s efforts in the study and restoration of some of Manama's landmarks and economic and cultural activities that take place there in parallel.

They also highlighted some of the key services BACA provides to the residents of Manama, including reviewing requests concerning historical and ancient homes and helping people preserve their architectural heritage, as well as receiving

emergency requests and daily personal communication with the residents.

This meeting and call to save the history and traditional features and landmarks of Manama, which are vanishing day after day. These include abandoned historical schools, shuttered shops and empty beautiful houses deserted by their original residents.

The layout of its neighborhoods and architectural composition of Manama stand out for their intricate details which bear the indelible prints of the cultures that lived there and made it a mosaic of cultural and religious coexistence. This, in turn, enhances the chances of BACA successfully getting Manama inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site following its inclusion in the preliminary list last year.

“Manama Calls” brings to light BACA’s celebrations of several noteworthy jubilees over the course of this year under the theme “From One Jubilee to the Next", including the first centennial of the establishment of Manama Municipality, one of the first municipalities in the Arab world and the first in the GCC region, as well as the start of formal education through the American Mission School 120 years ago and numerous other sites and landmarks of historical significance and value.

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation signed an agreement with Tamkeen to support a number of programs designated for enhancing the skills of the Bahraini youth and preparing them to embark on their careers. The agreement is entered into by the two entities for the 3rd consecutive year, stressing the Foundation’s vital role in supporting its students through “Rayaat” Scholarships Program, as well as training youth within the “Ithra’a Youth Enrichment Program, which is being supported by Tamkeen for the first time.

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, HRH Sheikha Zain bint Khalid AlKhalifa, Chairperson of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, said: “We express utmost appreciation

towards Tamkeen’s continuous support of the Foundation’s programs that aim to support the Bahraini Youth, and for generously offering every possible opportunity of growth and development for them, enabling them to effectively compete on an international scale, and embodying the very same objectives we have set to achieve for our students.”

‘AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation has offered until now more than 270 scholarships for students, enrolling them in different programs, according to each individual’s natural orientations, capabilities and skills, while taking into consideration labor market needs and Economic Vision 2030. We look forward to further cooperation with Tamkeen in the future, aiming towards the creation

of a generation of powerful, skillful and efficient youth to lead the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain.”, added HRH Sheikha Zain.

For his part, Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi Chief Executive of Labour Fund Tamkeen stressed the importance of partnerships between different local parties to create more opportunities for Bahraini youth. "Our partnership with Al Mabarah Al Khalifa Foundation continues for the third year aiming at supporting Bahraini youth and developing their professional and leadership competencies alongside with their academic progression, to increase their ability to compete in the labour market whether they choose to become employees or to take the path of entrepreneurship. "

Having a closer look at the programs, “Rayaat” program offers training sessions and workshops that aim to reinforce self-esteem, develop self-assertion, and enhance speaking, management and communication skills, with a focus on English fluency, giving students a good platform to engage in the market and fulfill their roles.

Among the certificates sponsored by Tamkeen is the English Proficiency Certification offered by Berlitz Language Center Bahrain, and a Photoshop course offered by Training Plus Institute, besides efficiency and basic skills assessment. Other supported courses include time management and presentation skills

offered by BIBF, and also advance First Aid course offered by the General Directorate of Civil Defense and Bahrain Red Crescent Society. Tamkeen’s support will include more courses on effective teambuilding, vocational protocol, and leading high performance teams, offered by Golden Trust Institute.

It is worth mentioning that “Rayaat” Program, launched in 2011, offers scholarships for students to enroll in any of the accredited universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is packed with other benefits, among which are incentives, workshops, and training opportunities in both the public and private sectors. “Rayaat” will also contribute to boosting a culture of social responsibility by fostering volunteering and social participation among students, within an encouraging and supportive environment.

As for the “Ithra’a” Youth Enrichment Program, AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation is undertaking the release of the second edition of the Program in February under the slogan: “To Live is to Give”, which aims to embed the culture of giving within the youth through self-discovery and fulfillment of personal aims, with the inclusion of promoting volunteering within the community.

The program will include the participation of more than 90 members aged between 14-15 years who will be mentored by university students that have received prior training supported by “Tamkeen”.

Almabarrah Alkhalifia Foundation Collaborates With Tamkeen To Enable Bahraini Youth


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The much loved Abu Dhabi Science Festival will welcome visitors to its ninth edition this month-end. And this year, children in the emirate’s Al Dhafra region will also have a chance to attend workshops closer to home, senior education officials announced in the capital recently.

“Why not go bigger and give children in Al Dhafra a chance to participate, we thought. And this is why there will be workshops in Madinat Zayed’s City Mall for the duration of the festival,” said Sanad Humaid, official spokesperson for the festival at the Abu Dhabi Department

of Education and Knowledge (Adek).“We expect about 120,000 visitors,

especially as the festival will be held at a prime location in the capital: Al Bahar at the Corniche,” he told.

Humaid was speaking at a press conference to announce the upcoming festival, which will run from January 31 to February 9. Organised by the Adek, education regulator for the emirate, it aims to promote interest in scientific and artistic careers and fields.

Addressing the conference, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, director general at the Adek, said the festival will position the UAE as one

of the world’s most innovative nations.In the capital, there will be 77

workshops and 13 interactive shows that will be spread over 35,000 square metres, engaging children in activities related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Officials expect at least 19,000 schoolchildren, between the ages of 6 and 16 years, to attend the festival in the capital alone. In Al Ain’s Al Jahili Park, about 6,500 children are expected to participate in 20 workshops, while over

1,600 children are expected attend five workshops in Al Dhafra.

In addition, 200 innovators will showcase their inventions alongside the festival as part of the annual Innovator event.

As in previous years, visitors can purchase tickets online and register for various activities.

The 2019 edition of the festival will coincides with the UAE’s Month of Innovation, with initiatives to promote innovation across the country.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih on Thursday inaugurated a new scientific research vessel called “Najil,” during a ceremony at Jubail Commercial Port in the Eastern Province. The ship is equipped with the latest marine technology to carry out research work in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea, and its crew’s responsibilities will include assessing fish stocks and

studying the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Al-Falih, who is also chairman of the board of directors of King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their generous backing of the Saudi research and development sector.

The vessel will support scientific research being conducted by KACST on the Kingdom’s seas, Al-Falih said. “It also enables the Saudi universities, as well as national and international firms, to carry out maritime research throughout the year.

“KACST seeks to build national capabilities and skills in the field of maritime research, while maintaining

maritime biodiversity in the Kingdom,” he added.

Contained within the ship’s five internal levels are two dry and wet laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, scientific equipment for monitoring weather and wave movements and for deep-sea sampling, plus technology to scan and map the seabed.

Saudi Scientific Research Vessel ‘Najil’ Launched In Jubail

Abu Dhabi Science Festival Set To Return


HEALTH

6 Winter Hair Care Tips For Healthy Hair

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The winter months can put your hair and scalp under a lot of stress. Here are some key tips and tricks to keep your hair and scalp healthy during winter.

1. Protect your hair from the elementsCold, wet winter weather can take its toll on your hair. The best way to protect your hair from the elements is to cover your head with a hat or scarf, but make sure that it’s not so tight that it will restrict the circulation in your scalp. While it protects your hair, wearing a winter hat can also lead to a build up of sweat that could irritate the scalp. So make sure you use an anti-dandruff shampoo to stop dandruff in its tracks before flakes start to appear.

2. Keep your hair and scalp hydratedIf you’re dehydrated on the inside, it will show on the outside too so make sure you drink plenty of water to help keep your hair and scalp hydrated.

3. Avoid over-styling your hairLimit your use of tools like hair dryers and curling irons, as the heat can dry out your hair and scalp, increasing the risk of damage.

4. Have your hair trimmed regularlyWhether you have long or short hair, winter weather can make the ends of your hair dry and brittle. Regular trims will keep your hair in good condition and reduce the chance of split ends.

5. Wash your hair in warm or cool waterIt might be tempting in the colder months to turn the water temperature up, but try to avoid washing your hair in very hot water - use warm or cool water to avoid damage. Hot water can dry out your hair and damage the delicate skin on your scalp, which may be extra sensitive during the winter.

6. Don’t leave home with wet hairTake the extra time to blow-dry your hair or let it dry naturally before going outside. In cold weather your hair will take a long time to dry - and if your hair freezes, you risk breakage.

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Common Thyroid Gland Diseases & Problems To Watch For

The thyroid is a gland that sits low of the neck on the front of the trachea, the thyroid secretes several hormones, that act throughout the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, and body temperature.

The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods to make two hormones T3 and

T4, thyroid hormones act throughout the body by receptors. The thyroid hormones secretion is regulated by the pituitary and hypothalamus in the brain. it is possible that symptoms will develop when a defect occurs in the previous three levels.

Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid

problems, incidence risk increases with age, sometimes thyroid disorders are congenital, genetic factors have important role of thyroid disease.

Thyroid diseases are caused by increased hormones secretion or reduction, viral or bacterial infection, autoimmune disorders, benign or malignant tumors, sometimes its volume increases without functional disorders.

Symptoms of thyroid hormones disorders: weight gain or weight loss with healthy appetite, pain and swollen thyroid, lymph nodes in neck, hoarseness or deep voice, rapid heart rate ( tachycardia) or slow heart rate ( bradycardia), shortness of breath, high blood pressure, headache, memory loss, amnesia, hearing lack, weakness, exercise intolerance, cold intolerance, heat intolerance, muscles pain, dry skin, Brittle nails, hair loss, excessive sweating, chronic constipation, diarrhea, low libido, irregular menstrual cycle.

In children, thyroid disorders may cause global developmental delay, short stature, learning difficulty, anxiety, agitation, muscles laxity, premature puberty and delayed puberty.

Long term complication of thyroid disorders: untreated thyroid disease causes severe complications like heart attack, heart failure, coma, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent colitis, bowel

obstruction.Usually, thyroid disorders are

diagnosed by thyroid hormones test, thyroid ultrasound, neck CT scan, sometimes it needed biopsy.

Thyroid disorders are treated with thyroxin, antithyroid medications, removal of the thyroid gland by surgery, ablation thyroid by radioactive iodine therapy. these treatments are effective, and have a few of side effects.

People who are more susceptible to thyroid disease: we recommend to routine screening for thyroid disease if patient has familial history of thyroid disorders, patient had past thyroid disease and had been treated, Diabetic patients, Malabsorption patients, Vitiligo, Addison's disease, Down syndrome, Turner syndrome and patients who are treated with Amiodarone (antiarrhythmic medication).

Dr. Maher AlshaheenEndocrine and Diabetes SpecialistBahrain Specialist HospitalEmail: [email protected]

The Shatkarmas are the six purification techniques mentioned in Hatha Yoga Pradeepika. Shatkarma makes the body clean, strong, free of diseases. It removes toxins and improves concentration. It improves the flow of prana into the organs.

The six techniques are :-1. Neti or the cleansing of the nasal passages2. Dhauti or the cleansing of the digestive tract, upto the stomach.3. Nauli or the massaging of the abdomen4. Kapalbhati or the purification of the frontal lobes of the brain and the lungs5. Basti or the cleansing of the colon6. Trataka or the cleansing and strengthening of the eyes brought about by gazing without blinking.

The Shat kriyas help to maintain a

balance of the three doshas or humours in the body: kapha or mucous, pitta or bile and vata or wind. Both Hathayoga and Ayurveda believe that disease is caused in the body when there is an imbalance of the doshas.

Shatkriyas ar practiced before beginning pranayama and other yogic practices to ensure that the body is pure and free from toxins and one is ready for the path of spirituality.

All these techniques should be learned from an experienced teacher. Practicing them promotes the health of the practitioner and balances the prana in the body.

Benefit1. Shatkarmas are very good to overcome from a lot of diseases completely, so its very effective in Yoga.2. The practice of Shatkarmas creates harmony in the body and mind.3. The different system of the body are purifying this shatkarma practice, to allow the energy to flow freely.4. Its very good for general health and increases one’s to capacity to work, think, digest, taste, feel, experience etc.

We will be discussing the shatkriyas in detail, in the coming weaks

Namaste!Neelanjana Bharadwaj.Yoga Expert

Shatkarmas [Six Practices]


Opened in July 2018, "11:11 Make a Wish" sets wonderfully eclectic feel with a sleek and rustic interior design. The amazing atmosphere is perfect and cozy for this season with plenty of seating inside, upstairs and outside!

11:11 Make a Wish is located right in the heart of the foodies’ hangouts in block 338 Adliya and open from 7:00am until 1:00am.

The coffee menu is split between hot and cold drinks. There are espresso based options and the menu is definitely oriented more toward the popular crowd, as opposed to coffee enthusiasts. The mocktails are

flavorful and quench your thirst.Among the beverages, the highly

recommend are 11:11 Special: a Spanish Latte, which is loaded with spices often used in Arabic Coffee, such as Saffron and Cardamom. Ladies can avail the special offer during the ladies night every Sunday on all types of coffee for BD 1 only.

The lunch services start from 12:30pm. The two international chefs, Steven Hicks from the UK and Robert Ducker from South Africa prepare the International cuisine. Some of the creative Appetizers include Peri Peri Chicken livers and

Chicken strips with Chef's special sauce. Vegans can relish Mushroom Risotto balls. The top 3 Main courses are tender and juicy BBQ short Ribs, Chicken Espetada which is cooked on skewers and Lamb Biryani South African style.

In case if you are wondering why the restaurant is named “11:11, Make a Wish”…people say, “Good things happen at 11:11 in our hearts as we send out wishes into the world” and this goal is that good things happen at the cafe and to the customers as well. This is a great date spot or just a casual place to come with family or friends.

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PR THIS WEEK

In line with its promise to offer exhilarating adventurous experiences to visitors, throughout the year for the whole family, Seef Mall, the leading family shopping and entertainment destination in the Kingdom of Bahrain, kicked off ‘Seef Carnival’ on the 20th of January, at the outdoor car park area of Seef Mall, Muharraq. The carnival will be held until the 16th of February 2019, from 2pm until 10pm daily.

The fun-packed carnival offers various exciting activities suitable for the entire family to enjoy during the winter season including an Ice Rink as its central attraction complemented by several entertainment zones such as wall climbing and zip lining, allowing customers to swoop from the top to the bottom of the

Seef Carnival area. LEGO fans will also be able to unleash their imagination and build giant Lego models with their friends and family while enjoying the different activities in a fun-filled atmosphere.

Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the activities when spending BD10 or more at Seef Mall Muharraq.

“We are delighted to host Seef Carnival at Seef Mall Muharraq, the first destination for shopping and entertainment in Muharraq which continues to cater to visitors in the surrounding area. The carnival comes as part of our ongoing efforts to host a series of events and activities that appeal to visitors throughout the year,” said the Chief Executive Officer of Seef Properties, Mr. Ahmed Yusuf.

As Bahrain forges ahead with its transformation into a digital economy, leading UK-based technology company Innervate has chosen the Kingdom to open its first regional office servicing the financial sector.

The move is a welcome boost for Bahrain, which sees information technology and the digital highway as a core pillar of the nation’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plans.

At the official launch event held at the British Embassy in Manama, His Excellency Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and senior management from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) joined the British Ambassador, His Excellency Simon Martin, Innervate CEO Andy Startin, representatives from the Department of UK Trade & Industry,

Bahrain Fintech Bay and Microsoft, together with members of the local business community welcomed the opening of Innervate Technology.

Innervate specialises in developing customer relationship management technology across different sectors, where finance is its core area of expertise. Innervate’s main clients in the region include the Saudi British Bank, Mitsubishi Bank, Aspen Insurance and Carnival Cruise. With an initial investment of almost US$ 1m, Innervate plans to recruit employees across various skill-sets ranging from system integrators, data scientists, business analysts and system architects. As a result, Innervate has become the first Microsoft Dynamics 365 Gold partner in Bahrain that mainly focuses on the financial services sector.

SEEF MALL MUHARRAQ KICKS OFF ‘SEEF CARNIVAL’

LEADING UK TECHNOLOGY FIRM CHOOSES BAHRAIN TO OPEN FIRST REGIONAL OFFICE

Arindam Chakravarty has been appointed as the new General Manager, for Nissan Motors in Bahrain with the Y. K. AlMoayyed & Sons Group (YKA) with immediate effect. In his new role, Chakravarty leads the team responsible for Nissan sales, marketing, service and other initiatives.

Since his MBA degree, Chakravarty has gained over 24 years of international leadership experience in the automotive industry in a variety of sales, leasing and marketing roles for both vehicle manufacturers and distributors across India and GCC. Prior to moving to his new role, Chakravarty spent nine years in Oman

as the General Manager for Hyundai Motors. Arindam also brings in his rich experience of working with automotive manufacturer like Hyundai Motor India Ltd. and Tata Motors.

"This is an exciting time for Nissan, and I am eager to join the team," said Mr. Chakravarty. "What drew me to YKA Group, and what differentiates the Company from its peers, is its unique commitment to customers. I believe in Nissan’s ability to drive value by best understanding the requirements of its customers. I look forward to working alongside the rest of YKAs leadership team to build on these initiatives and drive growth."

In Support of youth education and economic development in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) made a donation in support of INJAZ Bahrain’s programs. The donation, presented by Ms. Dana Buheji, NBB’s Chief Human Resource Officer, was received by Ms. Hana Sarwani, INJAZ Bahrain’s Executive Director.

Ms. Sarwani expressed her gratitude on the occasion, saying, “NBB never fails to impress us with its generosity and contributions. We would like to express our gratitude for the Bank’s continuous support and this contribution, which will assist INJAZ in providing more programmes that address a larger segment of the Kingdom’s youth. We would also like to

thank NBB’s Board of Directors and CEO for believing in INJAZ.”

Ms. Buheji added, “In line with NBB’s commitment to engaging with and supporting diverse segments of society, we are proud of our continued association with INJAZ. Investing in youth development and education remains a priority for the Bank and a key pillar of our community engagement strategy. Our youth remain vital assets in Bahrain’s ongoing development and we are confident that the programs and training provided by INJAZ will help to ensure that young adults entering the workforce are well prepared to succeed and contribute to the Kingdom’s continued economic diversification and growth.”

NISSAN BAHRAIN APPOINTS A NEW GENERAL MANAGER

NATIONAL BANK OF BAHRAIN SUPPORTS INJAZ BAHRAIN’S PROGRAMS


PR THIS WEEK

Her Highness Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairwoman of INJAZ Bahrain, and Mr. Jamal Fakhro Managing Partner of KPMG in Bahrain, sign a memorandum of understanding at INJAZ Bahrain

premises, in attendance to highlight KPMG in Bahrain’s upcoming support towards program digitalization, annual impact assessment and volunteering opportunities to help create a better future for the Bahraini youth.

INJAZ BAHRAIN AND KPMG SIGN MOU

The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has issued for consultation, draft directives on “Digital Financial Advice” (also known as “Robo-advice”) enabling its licensees to use technology to offer financial advice to their clients. The proposed directives cover the key requirements applicable to licensees who wish to use a digital financial advice tool as well as the prudential and conduct requirements associated with such

digital advice in order to safeguard the interests of clients. The draft directives will also allow FinTech firms that are purely focused on robo-advice to seek a license from the CBB.

Mr. Khalid Hamad, Executive Director of Banking Supervision, said: “We are pleased to announce the CBB’s roll out of the digital financial advice rules in line with its hard push to develop the sector and help set best regulatory standards for new and innovative services in financial services thus creating a sound ecosystem to maintain Bahrain’s strong position as a leading financial hub in the region.”

The CBB is seeking feedback on the consultation by 20th February 2019, the consultation paper shall be available on the CBB website (www.cbb.gov.bh) under the “open consultations” section.

Batelco, the leading digital solutions provider in the Kingdom, announced that it has adopted the cloud-based email service, Amazon WorkMail, from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power email services for both corporate and retail customers. Amazon WorkMail is a secure, managed business email and calendar service with support for all mobile devices and desktop email clients.

With Amazon WorkMail, Batelco will offer an enriched email communication experience that is secure and reliable, in addition to providing increased mailbox storage capacity.

Batelco General Manager Enterprise Abderrahmane Mounir commented, “We are pleased to offer this enhanced service to our customers, which comes as part of Batelco’s commitment to offering high-quality services that best benefit our customers. Working with AWS enhances our digital solutions portfolio and we look forward to providing more quality services that facilitate the daily requirements of our customers.”

Batelco is an AWS Advanced APN Partner, Direct Connect Partner, and Authorised Channel and Public Sector Reseller, delivering AWS services in Bahrain to meet the requirements for local enterprise and government customers.

AWS is a global cloud computing provider, operating for more than 12 years, offering over 165 services including computing, storage, networking, database, analytics, application services, mobile, and deployment management and developer tools.

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Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national air carrier, recently signed a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) effective from 22 January 2019. The agreement builds upon the current travel opportunities for passengers of both airlines beyond the hubs of Bahrain

International Airport and Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. This new SPA agreement supports facilitating travel for passengers of both airlines who wish to explore cities and regions that are not directly served by the home carrier – such as domestic points in Morocco, West Europe and GCC.

To commemorate the 70th Republic Day of India, Bahrain India Educational and Cultural Forum in Association with Veritas Public Relations and The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam , is organizing the INDIA QUIZ 2019. It will be at The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Dimond Jubilee Hall , Bahrain on Friday 01st February 2019. The Quiz master is Mr. A.P.M. Mohammed Haneesh, a senior Indian Administrative Service Officer. Mr.Mohammed Haneesh IAS, ( Managing Director of Kochi Metro) a very familiar face to the Quiz Buffs of Bahrain as he

was the Quiz master for the previous two editions of the India Quiz.

This unique India quiz competition is open to all Entry Free, More than 200 teams from around Bahrain are expected to participate in the preliminaries of the 10th India Quiz.

There will be a qualifying written round on on Friday 01st February 2019 at 05.00 pm at The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam. The top 6 teams will move into the finals. The finals will start at 7.30 pm, Kingdom of Bahrain with Republic day parade.

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KFH-Bahrain announced the winners for the December Shop & Win promotional campaign for all KFH credit and prepaid cardholders Bahrain National Museum hosts Cuisine Culture third event

Grand prize winners of the two-month Shop & Win campaign organised by MODA Mall

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Annual Associates Party in recognition to associates efforts and contributions during the past year at Awali Ballroom

Arabian Gulf University Graduates Honoured By French Embassy

The Rotary Club of Sulmaniya organized a vocation outdoor meeting at Eagle Hills Marrassi at Diyar Al Muharraq. The club members was given a tour of the new apartment building development.


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Futsal women refereeing course launched

Rashid Equestrian Club holds season's 13th race

Bahrain Authority for Education, Training Quality Assurance (BQA) participates in Mother and Child Care Exhibition

Students of the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences in the Arabian Gulf University recently organised the annual blood donation drive

Ansar Gallery conducted a Mega Car Raffle Draw to announce the 8th lucky car winner of the “12 Renault Duster Cars Raffle Draw”


RETHINKTECH UPDATE

Apple’s first beta for iOS 12.2 contains strong evidence that we’re nearing an AirPods hardware refresh. The beta includes a setup interface for “Hey Siri” that mentions hands-free voice commands on AirPods — a feature

that isn’t available with the current, first-generation pair of truly wireless earbuds. No other leaks about new AirPods have (yet) been uncovered in the iOS beta released earlier . The original AirPods hit shelves over two

Intel is showing off a new RealSense camera with a specific focus on enabling hardware-makers to help their products understand where they are in the world. The RealSense Tracking Camera T265 is designed to easily present robotics

and AR/VR hardware with inside-out tracking tech.

The Tracking camera utilizes SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) tech to orient the device while producing a detailed spatial

years ago.But there have been rumors of an

updated set for months that Apple was preparing a slight AirPods revamp with a new chip and “Hey Siri” support for release by the end of 2018 — probably to hit the holiday shopping rush. That obviously didn’t pan out, but this new iOS tidbit suggests Apple is still preparing for their launch, and it might be coming rather soon.

A “high-end” version of AirPods with noise cancelation, water resistance, and extended wireless range are under development and planned for a 2019 debut. Apple will launch second-generation AirPods with health-monitoring features in the first half of this year. (Health-tracking functionality was also mentioned in Bloomberg’s report as something Apple is considering for the earbuds.) Many folks also noted that Apple’s

September event kicked off with a video where someone said “Hey Siri” while donning AirPods, but who knows. Maybe she just yelled loud enough for the phone to pick it up...

There’s no telling when iOS 12.2 will be rolled out to consumers, unfortunately, so it’s hard to predict when the new AirPods might show up. Each iOS update usually goes through several beta revisions before a wide public release, so it could be a month or two if not longer. Also, it’s possible that this mention of AirPods and “Hey Siri” could disappear in a future release — similar to the way Apple removed AirPlay 2 and Group FaceTime from prior iOS betas until they were fully ready in later updates. But again, the new setup interface isn't visible to users, so it could be something Apple was purposefully trying to hide for now.

layout of whatever environment in which it is traversing. The camera is unsurprisingly powered by the Movidius Myriad 2 computer vision chipset, which handles the data processing for the camera.

Inside-out tracking has been getting less and less compute-intensive; this seems to be the area where Intel is making the most strides with the T265.

The T265 will start shipping at the end of February.

Apple’s Next Airpods Will Support Hands-Free ‘Hey Siri’ Voice Commands

Intel Announces An Inside-Out Tracking Camera For Robotics And Ar/Vr Hardware


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GEAR HEAD GUIDE

Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons, the sole distributor of Nissan vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched the new Micra 2019 at the Nissan Showroom in Sitra and Arad.

At the heart of the all-new Micra 2019 is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The new model features several enhanced exterior elements on the front and back, including a new boomerang headlamp cluster and redesigned tail lamp cluster with LED, redesigned

sport bumpers, new smart fog lamp assembly, and a redesigned rear spoiler. Customers can choose from 4 variants of the Micra: SV, SV Plus, SL, and the top end grade, SL Plus, which has many additional features such as cruise control, intelligent key and push engine start system, fog lamps, power folding side mirrors, and 15” alloy wheels.

The Micra 2019 is now available for purchase starting from BD67 per month at Nissan’s showrooms in Sitra and Arad.

Nissan Bahrain Launches The New Micra 2019

Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Khaled Bin Humood Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO ITPO Bahrain), the Arab International Centre for Entrepreneurship & Investment (AICEI), the MENA Centre for Investment, the Franchise Association of the Middle East (FAME), the strategic partner Tamkeen, and association partners, the organisers Quick Media Solutions Company W.L.L (QMS) held a press conference on Thursday, 24th January, 2019, at Bahrain Conference Centre - Crowne Plaza Bahrain to announce the launch of the first edition of the International Brands and Franchise Expo 2019 (IBFEX 2019) in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The launch was attended and supported by delegations from business NGOs and association partner; Small & Medium Enterprise Society (SMES), and Bahrain Business Women’s Society (BBWS).

The Expo, taking place between 11th - 13th February, 2019, is significant to local, regional, and international investment; highlighting franchising as a method towards promoting investment and trade facilitation between countries, while fostering improved economic development in

both target and destination locations through the franchisor and franchisee. Franchising has become a process of integrating economy, culture, and governance across national borders.

The major objectives of the EXPO are the following:

1 Raising the interest of MSMEs and entrepreneurs in franchising,2 Introducing regional and international franchising support institutions (private/public)3 Presenting on franchising and associated international best practices4 Displaying information on the Franchise industry,5 Stressing the importance of Franchise capacity building programs and Franchise associations,6 Facilitate commercial tie-ups between Franchisors and Franchisees7 Empower entrepreneurs with knowledge and tools towards developing Franchise concepts.

Mr. Benoy Kumar, Chairman of the

organising company; Quick Media solutions (QMS), stated in his press launch welcome address that: “IBFEX 2019 is an exclusive expo focused on brand awareness, development, expansion and networking. This expo welcomes brand owners from various

sectors to showcase their brand ideas, innovations and trends to the business market to claim new business opportunities and grow their business brand to an expansion model. Mr. Kumar also stressed that “with the sustenance provided by our supporting partners, this event will be focused on delivering a wide spectrum of solutions and support to all the entrepreneurs and enterprises across the MENA region”.

Mr. Jacob Jijo Philip, Director of Marketing and Exhibitions at Quick Media Solutions Co. W.L.L. (QMS) and member of the Expo Organising Committee, delivered an introductory speech on behalf of QMS team. Mr. Philip outlined the main objectives of the expo saying: “We are on a mission to make IBFEX 2019, in the kingdom of Bahrain, the hub of opportunities for global business networking”.

Mr. Philip also said: “We will be showcasing brands from the MENA region and international countries under one roof to connect them with the business professionals, Investors, International consultants, franchisors, technology experts and brand marketers. IBFEX 2019 will be a business networking paradise for all our entrepreneurs and Enterprises to discover new ideas, learn about new brand trends, understand more about franchise model expansion consult with reputed franchise associations,

consultants and experts, and also connect with HNI investors and Venture Capitals to enhance their Brand to become pioneers in the business market.”

The patron’s keynote speech was delivered by Mr. Fawzi Tulefat, Director of Exhibitions and Conferences Marketing and Promotion of Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). Mr. Tulefat conveyed the greetings of H.E. Shaikh Khalid Bin Humood Al Khalifa and his warm wishes to the organisers, partners, supporters and participants to succeed in their endeavours to achieve the sought objectives from this Expo.

Dr. Hashim Hussein, Head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO - ITPO Bahrain) and the Arab Centre for Entrepreneurship & Investment, said “ This is the first edition of the event, and we strongly believe that it is highly significant to local, regional, and international investment; highlighting franchising as a method for micro, small, and medium sized enterprises towards promoting investment and trade facilitation between countries, while fostering improved economic development in both target and destination locations through the franchisor and franchisee. Franchising has become a process of integrating economy, culture, and governance across national borders.

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Analysts believe, 2019 is going to be the year for business enterprises who have been waiting to finally get on board to witness a plethora of advancements for their industry. What are the technology disruptions we expect next year? New and innovative uses for machine learning across industries? Impact of artificial intelligence in education? Human and machine interaction evolving further? The rise of AI-powered assistants? This is just the starting of the digital revolution, so let's educate ourselves on what the mavens of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are predicting for the months ahead.

New and Innovative Uses for Machine Learning Across IndustriesThe Food and Beverages industry is experimenting with machine learning by using the technology to predict which items will run out of stock within a specified timeframe. This timely prediction has huge cost benefit, which helps to keep a balance between the high demand for commodities like milk, mineral water, salt and supply of the same.

The US Army is currently using

machine learning to predict when fighter vehicles need maintenance or repair. A serious thought on this will make you realize that there are millions of pieces of equipment that the Army uses on regular basis. So in order to keep track of the data involved, the Army is taking help of an AI assistant. For the first cut deployment, a few scores of armored infantry vehicles will receive sensors inside of their engines. These sensors will record temperature and RPM (revolutions-per-minute), then transmit it to the software. Machine learning capabilities will look for patterns in the data that match engine failures in similar vehicles.

Now just imagine if your car could do this. AAA benefits might become obsolete if your car could tell you that the transmission is about to crap out on you. If the army is benefitting from the technology, I'm sure the day is not far till we experience it in the civilian world. Self-driving autonomous cars are live examples of smart usage of artificial intelligence.

Life Sciences and Healthcare industry is also unraveling potential new uses for this technology. Recently Google did a pilot project on artificial intelligence, and they have begun

to predict the chances of a patient’s death using machine learning with a staggering 95% accuracy. AI created by the company looks at the variables of a patient’s health records, takes into account demographics, health history, and other factors. It then predicts the probability of the patient’s death within the stipulated hours of hospitalization. That sounds a bit despondent when you first hear about it but think of the impact it could have on the healthcare industry. The timely predictions can enable medical practitioners to take appropriate action. Machine learning could help save millions of lives, isn’t that amazing? And the days are numbered by when we will start reaping the actual benefits.

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Predictions For The Digital RevolutionBy Dr. Jassim Haji


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Seeing the importance of addressing and continuously keeping in touch with the public; the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) joins the National Sugges-tions & Complaints System ‘Tawasul’ to bring the number of entities which elec-tronically receive public’s suggestions, enquiries and complaints round-the-clock to 36 entities.

RERA, hand-in-hand with the Information & eGovernment Authority, is a real-es-tate regulatory government body that provides licenses to real-estate professionals and stakeholders as well as protects the public by setting significant guidelines for the real-estate sector. RERA’s assigned team of professionals are trained to ef-fectively and professionally handle submitted suggestions and complaints, respond and resolve issues as well as implement service enhancements.

Linking the public with government entities permanently, Tawasul receives cases across its secured direct communication channels via Tawasul’s online system (Bah-rain.bh/tawasul) or mobile application via the eGovernment Apps Store (Bahrain.bh/apps). The handy app easily serves the public with user-friendly functions and design, complete transparency and regularly updated features and content.

Also, Tawasul system enables users to attach documents in a timespan that does not exceed 30 seconds then follow-up on the complaint through the given reference number along with the poll presented for applicants’ feedback.

To download Tawasul’s mobile app, available on Android and iOS platforms, please visit Bahrain’s eGovernment Apps Store (Bahrain.bh/apps) or contact us via (Bah-rain.bh/tawasul) to send us any suggestions or enquiries you may have.

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BOC To launch Al Firjan Playgrounds Initiative

in many decisions that focused on the initiative, such as field trips to several Al Firjan stadiums in the four governorates.

There were also talks on using several former football stars to support this initiative and allocate promotional gifts for young players to encourage them to practice the game in their spare time instead of using entertaining electronic devices that are scientifically proven to be harmful to public health.

This committee has made progress in preparing to activate this initiative. The meeting which was held yesterday, resulted in many positive results and constructive proposals put forward by the members.

It is hoped that this initiative will be implemented in reality in the coming weeks after the stadiums have been allocated in all four governorates.

The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) has unveiled a plan to set up playgrounds equipped with integrated sport and entertainment facilities.

The initiative, known as ‘Al Firjan Playgrounds’, is part of the BOC’s efforts to provide people in different age groups with multiple sport

facilities and entertainment services across the country.

Football, the most practiced sport in the world, will be the first to be included in this project, while other sports will be added such as volleyball and basketball.

A committee has been formed and

includes representatives from inside and outside the committee, headed by Supreme Council for Youth and Sports assistant secretary general and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) secretary general Abdulrahman Askar.

This committee held a series of preparatory meetings, which resulted

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