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Villa sales prices up 23% - apartment sales prices up 14% in 2012, says latest Asteco report on Dubai real estate
Apartment and villa rents up 17% in 2012 – report forecasts strong leasing and sales demand to continue in H1 2013
Quality residential developments in Dubai ended 2012 with a strong Q4 performance to put the average annual increases at their highest since 2008. Villa sales prices were up on average 23% year-on-year and apartments made average gains of 14% during the same period. The leasing market was no less impressive, with an average increase across all residential types of 17%.
"The latter half of 2012 witnessed better than anticipated performance in terms of pricing, transaction activity and occupancy as well as new real estate launches," said John Stevens, Managing Director, Asteco Property Management.
Sales prices for apartments and villas rose by 9% in Q4 2012 alone, fuelled by increased confidence and improved financing. The buyer profile was dominated by self-use and investments for rental income, with expatriates taking a longer-term view of living in Dubai. Interestingly cash buyers outnumbered mortgaged sales.
The areas that came out on top for villa sales year-on-year were the Springs which jumped 38% reaching AED9,700 per square metre; Jumeirah Islands which rose 28% achieving AED12,400 per square metre and the Arabian Ranches which grew 27% to AED10,250 per square metre.
In terms of apartment sales the Palm Jumeirah increased by 27% to AED15,100 per square metre; The Greens followed with growth of 23% at AED10,250 per square metre and Downtown Dubai which recorded an 18% increase, rising to AED14,000 per square metre.
"The recent clarification by the UAE Central Bank that it will not impose any immediate loan-to-value (LTV) caps on UAE banks, suggests that existing LTV ratios are likely to remain unchanged, in which case Asteco forecasts that the sales market will enjoy continued growth in 2013," commented Stevens.
The residential leasing market also witnessed robust growth across all developments researched with the exception of International City. Increased enquiries pushed demand and prices up by 7% for apartments and 5% for villas in Q4 2012.
In terms of supply and demand, Dubai is still benefiting from the Euro crisis and the Arab Spring as people seek stability and better economic conditions. Mid to high budget enquiries have increased and stock in popular developments is drying up. Indicative of the strength of the market, the take-up time of advertised units has declined steadily over the year.
The highest growth rates year-on-year for villas were recorded in the Springs, where a three-bedroom unit now costs AED140,000 per annum, a 27% increase; Villas in Arabian Ranches rose 25% to AED155,000 per annum for a three-bedroom house. The most expensive area remains The Palm Jumeirah – a three-bedroom villa there costs AED325,000 per annum.
Apartment rental rates grew most in Discovery Gardens, with a 23% increase to AED45,000 annually for a one-bedroom unit; Downtown Dubai followed on a par with 23% growth, a one-bedroom apartment now leases for AED80,000 per annum. International City lagged way behind the 17% average increase managing a 6% increase, putting a one-bedroom flat at AED24,000 per annum.
"If demand continues, we expect to see a shift in the market from being predominantly tenant-led to one controlled by landlords, especially in quality, well managed and established developments," added Stevens.
In contrast to the residential market, the commercial market saw little movement during 2012. Overall leasing activity improved but actual transaction levels declined during H2 2012. Rates remained under pressure, with the exception of DIFC which recorded minimal growth. Sales prices were unchanged after a period of weak investor interest.
For more details, please visit www.asteco.com
The full Asteco Dubai H2 2012 report is available online at http://www.astecoreports.com/
Asteco, a major regional and international real estate services firm and the largest property services company in the United Arab Emirates, was founded in Dubai in 1985. Asteco offers independent market analysis, design development consultancy and valuation services, sales and leasing services, as well as asset and property management services.
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RTA completes 68% of Trade Center Bridges, Project set for opening by end of 2013
COSTING DH719 M, THE PROJECT COMPRISES 22 PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES STRETCHING 4,236 METERS: AL TAYER
Roads & Transport Authority - Mohammed Al Munji:
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced the accomplishment of 68 per cent in the Trade Center Bridges Project at Zaabeel, adding that the project is set for opening by the end of this year. The Project comprises the construction of 22 precast concrete slabs bridges extending 4250 meters with a capacity of two lanes in each direction, in addition to a 120 meter-long concrete bridge added to serve the traffic heading towards Al Maktoum Bridge.
"The Trade Center Bridges Project, which costs about 719.37 million dirham, is by far the largest phase of the Parallel Roads Project; which is one of the massive road projects undertaken by the RTA that aims at linking the Western Parallel Road with the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Road and Street 312 passing by the World Trade Center. The Project also serves the traffic in the opposite direction of Street 312 passing by the Trade Center heading towards Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridges as well as the Dubai–Al Ain Road. It also serves trucks moving from Rashid Port heading towards the Dubai–Al Ain Road, and includes improving the signalized junctions at the intersection of the Trade Center in addition to infrastructure and lighting works.
"The RTA has already accomplished key phases of the Parallel Roads Project including the opening of the initial phase which included the construction of roads at Al Barsha, and Al Qouz Industrial & Residential Areas spanning Hessa Road to the south and Meydan Road to the north extending 15 km in the Eastern Parallel Road and 18 km in the Western Parallel Road, comprising three lanes in each direction. The Project intersects several arterial & express roads such as Umm Suqeim Road, Latifa bint Hamdan Road in addition to arterial & local roads, including 25 signalized junctions. The RTA has also opened roads under Phase III (B); which pass across sprawling urban developments in areas such as Jebel Ali Racecourse, Emirates Hills, Springs, Meadows, Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Park. The Road, which extends about 20 km, constitutes 14% of the total Parallel Roads Project, and comprises three to four lanes in each direction. The RTA has also opened several key roads in the Business Bay area situated between the Financial Center Road to the North, Meydan Road to the South, Al Khail Road to the East and Sheikh Zayed Road to the West. It also covers the construction of roads extending 16 km, a 600 meter-long bridge, 7 light signals and storm water drainage network.
"The RTA has completed all works linking Al Khail Road with the local roads of the Business Bay in order to ease the traffic flow in the area, and has also completed the improvement of the internal roads in the area between the Sheikh Zayed Road and the Western Parallel Road; which has eased the mobility of those living in the towers parallel to the Sheikh Zayed Road. These roads have been linked with the Sheikh Zayed Road to serve the traffic movement of motorists passing through the Sheikh Zayed Road and heading towards the Business Bay.
"Work is up and running in the completion of road works under Phase III (A) of the Parallel Roads Project in the area between Jumeirah Lakes Towers; linking property developments of Emaar and Nakheel companies in the area to the south of the Sheikh Zayed Road between Interchanges 5 and 5.5. The Project includes the construction of a 10 km-long road of 3 lanes in each direction. Work is also progressing in Phase IV of the Project which serves Jebel Ali Free Zone, Al Maktoum Airport and the Industrial Area. This Phase comprises the construction of roads extending 22 km with 4 lanes in each direction in the Eastern and Western Parallel Roads," said Al Tayer in a concluding remark.
• Mattar Al Tayer
• 68% of works completed in the Trade Center Bridges
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Business Bay sees high demand from multinational companies, following completion of infrastructure works
Orion Holdings: Companies are keen to set up regional headquarters or UAE offices in this elegant, world-class business district
Dubai, UAE, 22 January 2013: Orion Holdings, a leading UAE real estate company, has revealed that multinational companies coming to the UAE look at Business Bay as the preferred destination to set up regional headquarters or UAE offices. This is based on daily enquiries received by Orion Holdings from multinational companies.
Samir Munshi, Managing Director, Orion Holdings, says: "The growing preference for Business Bay from businesses comes on the heels of completion of the several infrastructure projects in this business district, which is regarded the commercial hub of the Emirate."
Infrastructure in Business Bay is almost ready, which includes roads and traffic signals and connectivity to highways and arterial roads. Also, the landscaping is either completed or underway.
The business district has attracted large multinationals to set up offices. According to the main developer, there are no more plots left in Phase I and Phase II of Business Bay. Boosted by its proximity to Burj Khalifa, Business Bay has emerged as one of the most prestigious business districts in the region. The completed projects in Business Bay show an occupancy rate of 100%.
Silver Heights, the sales division of Orion Holdings, has been one of the active players dealing with commercial properties in Business Bay for the past three years.
Munshi added: "As we have acquired a wide range of office spaces in Business Bay, we are being approached by companies which want to set up their regional offices here, attracted by the world class amenities offered by the district."
He stressed that Business Bay offers the best business environment to individuals, local and international enterprises. It is a truly world-class development for the business establishments to conduct and advance their business to international heights.
The infrastructure of Business Bay was completed in 2008 and now it is connected to major districts of Dubai through Dubai Metro and RTA Bus service. By year-end, it will be linked to Downtown Dubai through a tunnel. On the other hand, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is building two new substations, while Empower is developing the second cooling station in Business Bay.
Once completed, the project will have 240 high rise structures, comprising commercial and residential buildings. Among the major projects will be Burj Al Alam – which will be taller than Burj Khalifa -- and Empire Heights, The Signature Towers, The Skyscraper and The Forum.
Business Bay gives the true feeling of Dubai as a metropolitan city. Furthermore, it offers a classy and fulfilling community standard of living to its residents.
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367m passengers used public transit means in Dubai in 2012 as daily ridership breaks 1m passengers
AL TAYER:109M PASSENGERS LIFTED BY DUBAI METRO LAST YEAR
Dubai- Roads & Transport Authority: Mohammed Al Munji:
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that RTA public transport means, comprising Dubai Metro, public buses, marine transit modes and taxis (Dubai taxi and franchise companies) have lifted 367.657 million passengers in 2012 compared with 346.5 million passengers in 2011, and 323 million passengers in 2010, according to figures released by RTA Statistics Section. This brings the daily ridership of public transit means in Dubai last year to more than one million passengers whereas it was 963 thousand passengers in 2011, and 922 thousand passengers in 2010.
"The RTA is progressing in fast but solid steps towards achieving the objectives set out for it since inception i.e. providing an integrated roads & transport system that ensures smooth traffic movement, achieving the highest safety levels for all system users, and enhancing the multi modal integration of all mass transit means in Dubai Emirate," said Al Tayer.
"The RTA has been endeavouring to provide mass transit systems to keep pace with the growth seen by the Emirate, and make them the ideal mobility choice for the public under the context of realizing one of the core objectives of the RTA vis-à-vis reducing the use of private vehicles and increasing the share of public transport from 6% in 2006 to 30% in 2030.
"The Dubai Metro, including both Red & Green Lines, has lifted last year 109.491 million passengers compared to only 69 million passengers in 2011. The number of passengers lifted on the Red Line last year clocked 71.914 million passengers which compares well with the number lifted in 2011 amounting to 60.024 million passengers, and the Green Line, which had been inaugurated on 9/9/2011, lifted about 37.576 million passengers last year; which brings the daily ridership of the metro close to 300 thousand passengers. The average daily ridership of the metro during the final quarter of last year saw a remarkable growth with the month of December clocking an average daily ridership of 364 thousand passengers.
"The number of commuters using public buses in 2012 has hit 120.774 million passengers compared with 107.407 million passengers in 2011, with a daily ridership of about 331 thousand passengers in 2012, compared with 298 thousand passengers per day in 2011. The number of commuters using marine transit means, comprising abras, Water Bus, Water Taxi and Dubai Ferry was about 13 million passengers last year, compared with 14.221 million passengers in 2011. This drop in ridership is attributed to some commuters electing to switch from abras to the metro. Abras have ferried about 12.552 million passengers last year compared with 13.8 million passengers in 2011. About 347 thousand passengers were lifted by the Water Bus, 13.5 thousand passengers were ferried by the Water Taxi, and 55 thousand passengers were served by the Dubai Ferry, thus the total ridership of marine transit modes touches 35,616 passengers per day.
"The number of trips made by taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise companies) clocked 68,695,237 trips in 2012 compared with 62,360,000 trips in 2011; which was coupled with an increase in the number of taxi users to 137.39 million passengers in 2012 from 124.72 million passengers in 2011. Taxicabs in Dubai Emirate make about 188,206 daily trips lifting about 376 thousand passengers," elaborated Al Tayer.
RTA Chairman of the Board and Executive Director was delighted with these indicators which show that the massive investments pumped by the Government of Dubai in upgrading the infrastructure of the transport sector has proved both successful & effective. The mounting numbers of public transit commuters is an indicative of an evolution in the culture of using public transport means by various spectrums of community members, particularly with the availability of the metro service. Peoples have started to grasp the benefits and advantages of using public transport such as the psychological & physical relief of passengers, high safety level, and reduced expenditure on vehicles in terms of fuel, maintenance among others.
- Mattar Al Tayer
- Number of passengers using Dubai Metro on the rise
- Public buses linking all districts of the Emirate
- Marine transit means shuttling between the two shores of Dubai.
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Anantara Set to Launch in Dubai on The Palm
In Partnership with Seven Tides
January 21st 2013: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in the United Arab Emirates with the launch of its first hotel in Dubai. The Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa is a five star resort on the crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah, and will open in September 2013.
Partnering with Dubai-based owning company Seven Tides, the progressive hospitality and real estate developer, the luxurious new property is designed to reflect the brand's Asian heritage and will bring Anantara's experience and discovery-lead hospitality to the vibrant and continually expanding Dubai market.
Set amidst lush landscaping, the new resort and spa will offer a total of 293 guest rooms and suites clustered in units of four to eight to maximise privacy, with 130 guest rooms featuring direct access to 11,000 square metres of lagoon pools. The 12 Beach Villas, 18 Over Water Villas and three highly exclusive Royal Beach Villas give the resort an indulgent and exotic feel. Impressive facilities will include a private beach, three natural lagoons, water sports, a shoreline infinity pool, an Anantara Spa sanctuary with 12 treatment rooms, a fitness studio and two tennis courts. An elaborate entertainment area will be accompanied by meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. A ballroom accommodating 300 people and the private beach will provide inspirational venues for events and weddings.
Six themed restaurants and bars include an all-day dining restaurant serving classic Middle Eastern and international cuisine, an Australian inspired grill, an Asian themed specialty restaurant, a beachfront Mediterranean restaurant, a lobby lounge with a dedicated shisha deck, and poolside refreshments. For the ultimate in tailored private dining, Anantara's signature 'Dining by Design' concept will invite guests to dine in a dream setting with a private chef and butler.
When it opens, Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa will be a great complement to Anantara's three existing properties in Abu Dhabi – Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, which is positioned in the world's largest uninterrupted sand desert, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, located on Sir Bani Yas Island, and Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa in Abu Dhabi City. The new resort promotes the brand's distinctive reputation for luxury discovery in the region, and also creates a landmark presence with such a strategic base in Dubai.
William E. Heinecke, Chairman and CEO of Minor International, the owning company of Anantara, commented, "We are excited to announce our first Anantara property in Dubai which is a significant milestone for Minor. This new resort strengthens our footprint in the key strategic market of the UAE and I am confident it will greatly contribute to our success there."
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group, added, "We are delighted to be partnering with a progressive and respected company such as Seven Tides to open our fourth unique property in the UAE. Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa consolidates our brand's focus on iconic destinations and builds upon our growing collection of properties in some of the world's most exciting cities."
Abdulla Bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides, commented, "Anantara was chosen after a lengthy selection process involving a number of international management companies. We found that Anantara's brand DNA was a perfect match with our aspirations for this luxurious property, not just through its Asian design-led proposition, but beyond to encompass the complete guest experience."
"The resort and spa is primarily a leisure and incentive destination and will appeal to visitors from the GCC, Asia and of course the traditional inbound European markets," added Bin Sulayem.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
For hundreds of years throughout Thailand, people would leave a jar of water outside their house to provide refreshment and extend a welcome to the passing traveler. Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'without end', symbolising this sharing of water and the heartfelt hospitality that lies at the core of every Anantara experience.
From lush jungles to pristine beaches and legendary deserts to cosmopolitan cities, Anantara currently boasts 20 stunning properties located in Thailand, the Maldives, Bali, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and China; with future properties to open in Thailand, China, Laos, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, UAE and Oman.
For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit www.anantara.com.
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About Global Hotel Alliance
Based on the airline alliance model, Global Hotel Alliance ("GHA") is the world largest alliance of independent hotel brands. It uses a common technology platform to drive incremental revenues and create cost savings for its members, while offering enhanced recognition and service to customers across all brands, through a unique loyalty programme, GHA Discovery. GHA currently comprises of Anantara, Doyle Collection, First, Kempinski, Leela, Lungarno Collection, Marco Polo, Mokara, Mirvac, Omni, Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL, Shaza and Tivoli hotels & resorts, encompassing almost 300 upscale and luxury hotels with 65,000 rooms in 51 different countries. www.gha.com
About Minor International
Minor International (MINT) is a global company focused on three primary businesses including restaurants, hotels and lifestyle brands distribution. MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 41 hotels and 41 serviced suites under the Anantara, AVANI, Oaks, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis and Minor International brands in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, Kenya, Australia and New Zealand. MINT is one of Asia's largest restaurant companies with over 1,300 outlets operating system wide in 18 countries under The Pizza Company, Swensen's, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Thai Express, the Coffee Club and Ribs and Rumps brands. MINT is also one of Thailand's largest distributors of lifestyle brands focusing primarily on fashion, cosmetics and contract manufacturing. Its brands include Gap, Esprit, Bossini, Charles & Keith, Pedro, Red Earth, Tumi, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, and ETL Learning. For more information, please visit www.minorinternational.com.
About Seven Tides
Based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, privately-owned Seven Tides is an internationally oriented holding company established in 2004. Currently focusing on hospitality and real estate sectors, Seven Tides thinks progressively, works creatively, partners strategically and acts quickly. The result is a current portfolio of offerings from landmark hospitality acquisitions and commercial buildings to residential towers and multi-use complexes in the gateway cities of London and Dubai.
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Burj Al Arab ushers in the Year of the Snake
Chinese New Year celebrations will continue for seven days
in the world's most luxurious hotel
DUBAI, 20 January 2013 - Burj Al Arab is expecting a peak in Chinese visitors for Chinese New Year, starting from 10 February 2013.
In the last three years, the ease of securing UAE visas has helped attract a record number of Chinese tourists and businesspeople to the UAE and many have made Burj Al Arab their prime destination. Contributing to this success, the hotel's authentic Far East Asian dining destination, Junsui, is drawing on the expertise of Chef Foong to create a week-long, celebratory experience for the Year of the Snake.
"Chinese visitors are among the top three fastest-growing guest segments for Burj Al Arab. Our experience in meeting the needs of these guests, as well as the insight of our Chinese colleagues, has enabled the hotel to create memorable offerings and celebratory moments for occasions such as Chinese New Year," said Heinrich Morio, General Manager for Burj Al Arab. "For Chinese travellers coming to Dubai, Burj Al Arab has become a must-visit destination and the place to celebrate the most significant occasions."
To launch its Chinese New Year celebrations, Burj Al Arab will project a massive red calligraphic serpent artwork on the sail-shaped exterior to welcome the Year of the Snake.
On the evening of 10 February, the hotel will host Chinese dignitaries and their families to witness the traditional lighting of the lion's eyes to initiate a series of traditional lion dances. To the accompaniment of the Chinese zither music, Chinese delicacies hand-selected by Chef Foong will be served from live cooking stations, while children's Chinese craft activities will entertain the youngest guests. The celebrations will continue for one week in Junsui, with traditional dishes including Fa Gao (Chinese-style cupcakes) and Nian Gao (new year cake) served alongside Dim Sum and Peking Duck.
• Photograph: Burj Al Arab's sail illuminated in celebration of the Year of the Snake.
About Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is managed by Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding.
Burj Al Arab is designed to resemble a billowing sail and stands at a height of 321 meters. It is one of the most photographed structures in the world and has been consistently voted the world's most luxurious hotel, with features including in suite check-in and check-out, reception desks on every floor, round-the-clock private butlers and use of the hotel's Rolls-Royce fleet and private beach. The hotel's 202 luxury suites range from 170 to 780 square meters with a rain shower and a Jacuzzi in each suite, as well as six restaurants and conference and banqueting venues.
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Completion rate in Rashid Hospital Tunnels Project hits 80%: RTA
The project is set for opening next June
Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 80% of construction works have been completed in Rashid Hospital Tunnels Project and the project, which costs about 722 million dirham, is expected to be fully completed and opened for traffic by 30 June 2013.
Commenting on the project, H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA, said: "The construction of Rashid Hospital Tunnels Project is part of a master plan aimed to ease the traffic congestion in the vicinity of Rashid Hospital and step up the traffic flow in the area. Upon the project completion, the capacity of roads within the scope of the project is set to rise to as much as 6000 vehicles per hour.
"The project contractor has completed all infrastructure works related to DEWA, sewage services and Etisalat as well as the construction works in vehicular & pedestrian tunnels, and the electromechanical works in the tunnels," added Al Tayer.
"The Project comprises the construction of roads and two tunnels, each comprising two lanes, serving the traffic inbound from Tariq bin Ziyad & Umm Harir Streets and heading towards the intersection of Al Al Riyadh Street with the extension of the Floating Bridge. The first tunnel passes from Tariq bin Ziyad Street underneath Al Maktoum Bridge, and the other one; inbound from Umm Harir Street, passes across Oud Metha Park, and the two tunnels merge to form a 4-lane street heading towards Al Riyadh Street via Rashid Hospital. The Project also encompasses converting the junction of Riyadh Street with the Floating Bridge Extension into a 4-lane passageway, widening Tariq bin Ziyad Street, improving Oud Metha & Umm Harir Streets, and constructing a road to handle the traffic inbound from the Floating Bridge and heading towards Tariq bin Ziyad Street," elaborated Al Tayer.
It is note-worthy that the RTA has undertaken several projects in Bur Dubai to eliminate tailbacks and enhance roads capacity to keep pace with the urbanization and traffic growth rates. In this regard the RTA constructed the Floating Bridge, just half a kilometer off Al Maktoum Bridge, which comprises six lanes stretching from the surface intersection near City Center and Dubai Golf Club in Deira and terminates at the intersection to be constructed on Al Riyadh Street. The Project included modifications to improve the efficiency of junctions near Al Riyadh Street where the R/As in the direction of the Creek Park have been converted into signalized junctions. The project also provided an additional lane between Khalid bin Al Waleed Street and Oud Metha on the one hand, and Al Ittihad Street and Deira on the other.
The RTA has also widened Al Maktoum Bridge from 9 to 11 lanes, and the streets in the approaches of the Bridge from two to three lanes to handle the traffic inbound from Umm Harir Street; a step which has increased the vehicular capacity and eased the traffic congestion in the traffic in bound from Sheikh Zayed Road in the direction of Deira. It also improved the capacity of Khalid bin Al Waleed Street and eased the pressure on this vital corridor and ensured seamless traffic flow in the direction of Deira. Improvements and widening of the Bridge works also included increasing the number of lanes in the direction from Deira to Bur Dubai from four to six lanes along the Bridge.
Al Tayer stated that the RTA was following up improvement works in several main roads in Dubai city as part of a series of vital projects being constructed to improve roads and provide advanced services at residential districts to conform to RTA's strategy and the ongoing endeavours to keep pace with the urbanization drive and serve the requirements of growth as well as the demographic expansion in the Emirate.
 Work in Rashid Hospital Tunnels Project is progressing according to the approved schedule
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Pentominium photos, Dubai Marina ,December 2012
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Marina 101 Tower photos, Dubai Marina , December 2012
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NTIA today is announcing the development of another tool to help meet the surging demand for spectrum from industry and government agencies. It also is the latest demonstration of the Obama Administration's ongoing commitment to make spectrum available for wireless broadband.
As directed by President Obama in a 2013 Memorandum, NTIA is releasing the Quantitative Assessments of Spectrum Usage that summarizes our initial efforts to evaluate a range of federal spectrum bands for possible sharing with commercial users. These efforts will provide a basis for further detailed studies of potential sharing scenarios.
NTIA worked with the federal agencies utilizing 960 megahertz of spectrum in the 1300-1390 MHz, 1675-1695 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz, 2900-3100 MHz, and 3100-3550 MHz bands. These agencies supplied or verified information regarding the characteristics of the systems utilizing these frequencies, with parameters for spectrum utilized (frequency and bandwidth), geographic area, and estimated time of usage. From this data, NTIA was able to derive a cumulative key metric, Total Spectrum Usage, which represents an overall approximation of the extent to which each system uses its assigned spectrum. The cumulative total of each agency's use within a range of frequencies then serves as the quantitative assessment for the particular band. In bands and locations where multiple agencies have systems, we aggregated the data as prescribed by the 2013 Memorandum.
The report provides the first results of the analyses for these bands and, for each, looks at whether frequency, geographic or temporal sharing opportunities appear promising for further study. Frequency sharing refers to utilization of non-overlapping segments within a band without geographic or time constraints. The report indicates that five of the seven bands, or sub-bands in two instances, could be suitable for sharing on a geographic basis in certain parts of the country or at certain times of the day when they are not in use by federal agencies. For example, today's report finds that the 3100-3550 MHz band could be examined more closely to determine if it can be used by commercial providers, while the 1675-1695 MHz band could also be examined to see whether it could be made available for shared use but only in certain geographic areas.
A multi-agency initiative is underway exploring the feasibility of making changes to the Federal Aviation Administration's long-range radars operating in the 1300-1350 MHz sub-band that could include relocating them to another band. While it is too early in the process to reach conclusions, relocation of these radars from the band would likely significantly improve the potential for sharing. In fact, the federal agencies involved in the initiative are proposing to utilize funds from the Spectrum Relocation Fund to study this possibility consistent with the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2015. The analysis (as shown in Figure 1) detailed in the report found that the 1300-1350 MHz sub-band currently would not be a candidate for further study of any of the sharing approaches because of the unacceptable risks of harmful interference to the FAA's aeronautical long-range radars currently operating in the band that support air traffic control and other safety-of-life applications. However, as figure 2 shows, moving the FAA radars could open up potential sharing opportunities in the future.
We are very excited about the new internal software tool NTIA developed to help perform the analysis in the report that greatly improves our ability to understand spectrum utilization associated with federal frequency assignments. A key functionality is depicting visualizations of geographic usage of the assignments, as demonstrated by the example contours in the figures above. This new capability already is helping in our efforts to assess spectrum usage, including as part of our repurposing initiatives.
Going forward, NTIA also plans to develop a framework for incorporating the quantitative assessment processes into the regular reviews of agency frequency assignments. Meanwhile, NTIA's Office of Spectrum Management and the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, NTIA's research lab in Boulder, Colorado, will explore advanced spectrum monitoring capabilities that can be used to validate and supplement the results of the quantitative assessments.
The release of this report today is an important milestone in our activities aimed at continuing to improve how NTIA manages scarce radio spectrum resources as demand increases from all sides. The results of the quantitative assessments will help NTIA, in consultation with the agencies, determine the extent to which any of these frequency bands should be further evaluated for sharing with commercial users, particularly in major metropolitan areas.
In the coming months, we intend to incorporate such determinations into our ongoing collaborative efforts to make additional spectrum sharing opportunities a reality. Additionally, we intend to sustain and work to improve the quantitative assessment process, including the associated software tool, expecting it to pay dividends well into the future across many of our spectrum management responsibilities.


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    BUILDFLAG(IS_CHROMEOS) || (BUILDFLAG(IS_LINUX) && !BUILDFLAG(IS_CASTOS))
#include "third_party/icu/source/i18n/unicode/timezone.h"
#endif

namespace base::i18n {

#if !BUILDFLAG(IS_NACL)
namespace {

#if DCHECK_IS_ON()
// Assert that we are not called more than once.  Even though calling this
// function isn't harmful (ICU can handle it), being called twice probably
// indicates a programming error.
bool g_check_called_once = true;
bool g_called_once = false;
#endif  // DCHECK_IS_ON()

#if (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_FILE)

// To debug http://crbug.com/445616.
int g_debug_icu_last_error;
int g_debug_icu_load;
int g_debug_icu_pf_error_details;
int g_debug_icu_pf_last_error;
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
wchar_t g_debug_icu_pf_filename[_MAX_PATH];
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
// Use an unversioned file name to simplify a icu version update down the road.
// No need to change the filename in multiple places (gyp files, windows
// build pkg configurations, etc). 'l' stands for Little Endian.
// This variable is exported through the header file.
const char kIcuDataFileName[] = "icudtl.dat";

// Time zone data loading.
// For now, only Fuchsia has a meaningful use case for this feature, so it is
// only implemented for OS_FUCHSIA.
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
// The environment variable used to point the ICU data loader to the directory
// containing time zone data. This is available from ICU version 54. The env
// variable approach is antiquated by today's standards (2019), but is the
// recommended way to configure ICU.
//
// See for details: http://userguide.icu-project.org/datetime/timezone
const char kIcuTimeZoneEnvVariable[] = "ICU_TIMEZONE_FILES_DIR";

// Up-to-date time zone data is expected to be provided by the system as a
// directory offered to Chromium components at /config/tzdata.  Chromium
// components should "use" the `tzdata` directory capability, specifying the
// "/config/tzdata" path.  The capability's "availability" should be set to
// "required" or "optional" as appropriate - if no data is provided then ICU
// initialization will (in future silently) fall-back to the (potentially stale)
// timezone data included in the package.
//
// TimeZoneDataTest.* tests verify that external timezone data is correctly
// loaded from the system, to alert developers if the platform and Chromium
// versions are no longer compatible versions.
const char kIcuTimeZoneDataDir[] = "/config/tzdata/icu/44/le";

// Path used to receive tzdata via the legacy config-data mechanism.
const char kLegacyIcuTimeZoneDataDir[] = "/config/data/tzdata/icu/44/le";
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)

#if BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)
const char kAndroidAssetsIcuDataFileName[] = "assets/icudtl.dat";
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)

// File handle intentionally never closed. Not using File here because its
// Windows implementation guards against two instances owning the same
// PlatformFile (which we allow since we know it is never freed).
PlatformFile g_icudtl_pf = kInvalidPlatformFile;
IcuDataFile* g_icudtl_mapped_file = nullptr;
MemoryMappedFile::Region g_icudtl_region;

#if BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
// The directory from which the ICU data loader will be configured to load time
// zone data. It is only changed by SetIcuTimeZoneDataDirForTesting().
const char* g_icu_time_zone_data_dir = kIcuTimeZoneDataDir;
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)

void LazyInitIcuDataFile() {
  if (g_icudtl_pf != kInvalidPlatformFile) {
    return;
  }
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)
  int fd =
      android::OpenApkAsset(kAndroidAssetsIcuDataFileName, &g_icudtl_region);
  g_icudtl_pf = fd;
  if (fd != -1) {
    return;
  }
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)
  // For unit tests, data file is located on disk, so try there as a fallback.
#if !BUILDFLAG(IS_APPLE)
  FilePath data_path;
  if (!PathService::Get(DIR_ASSETS, &data_path)) {
    LOG(ERROR) << "Can't find " << kIcuDataFileName;
    return;
  }
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
  // TODO(brucedawson): http://crbug.com/445616
  wchar_t tmp_buffer[_MAX_PATH] = {0};
  wcscpy_s(tmp_buffer, data_path.value().c_str());
  debug::Alias(tmp_buffer);
#endif
  data_path = data_path.AppendASCII(kIcuDataFileName);

#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
  // TODO(brucedawson): http://crbug.com/445616
  wchar_t tmp_buffer2[_MAX_PATH] = {0};
  wcscpy_s(tmp_buffer2, data_path.value().c_str());
  debug::Alias(tmp_buffer2);
#endif

#else  // !BUILDFLAG(IS_APPLE)
  // Assume it is in the framework bundle's Resources directory.
  ScopedCFTypeRef<CFStringRef> data_file_name(
      SysUTF8ToCFStringRef(kIcuDataFileName));
  FilePath data_path = mac::PathForFrameworkBundleResource(data_file_name);
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_IOS)
  FilePath override_data_path = ios::FilePathOfEmbeddedICU();
  if (!override_data_path.empty()) {
    data_path = override_data_path;
  }
#endif  // !BUILDFLAG(IS_IOS)
  if (data_path.empty()) {
    LOG(ERROR) << kIcuDataFileName << " not found in bundle";
    return;
  }
#endif  // !BUILDFLAG(IS_APPLE)
  File file(data_path, File::FLAG_OPEN | File::FLAG_READ);
  if (file.IsValid()) {
    // TODO(brucedawson): http://crbug.com/445616.
    g_debug_icu_pf_last_error = 0;
    g_debug_icu_pf_error_details = 0;
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
    g_debug_icu_pf_filename[0] = 0;
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)

    g_icudtl_pf = file.TakePlatformFile();
    g_icudtl_region = MemoryMappedFile::Region::kWholeFile;
  }
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
  else {
    // TODO(brucedawson): http://crbug.com/445616.
    g_debug_icu_pf_last_error = ::GetLastError();
    g_debug_icu_pf_error_details = file.error_details();
    wcscpy_s(g_debug_icu_pf_filename, data_path.value().c_str());
  }
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
}

// Configures ICU to load external time zone data, if appropriate.
void InitializeExternalTimeZoneData() {
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
  // Set the environment variable to override the location used by ICU.
  // Loading can still fail if the directory is empty or its data is invalid.
  std::unique_ptr<base::Environment> env = base::Environment::Create();

  // If the ICU tzdata path exists then do not fall-back to config-data.
  // TODO(crbug.com/1360077): Remove fall-back once all components are migrated.
  if (base::PathExists(base::FilePath(g_icu_time_zone_data_dir))) {
    // If the tzdata directory does not exist then silently fallback to
    // using the inbuilt (possibly stale) timezone data.
    if (base::DirectoryExists(base::FilePath(g_icu_time_zone_data_dir))) {
      env->SetVar(kIcuTimeZoneEnvVariable, g_icu_time_zone_data_dir);
    }

  } else if (g_icu_time_zone_data_dir == kIcuTimeZoneDataDir &&
             base::DirectoryExists(
                 base::FilePath((kLegacyIcuTimeZoneDataDir)))) {
    // Only fall-back to attempting to load from the legacy config-data path
    // if `g_icu_time_zone_data_dir` has not been changed by a test.
    env->SetVar(kIcuTimeZoneEnvVariable, kLegacyIcuTimeZoneDataDir);
  } else {
    PLOG(WARNING) << "Could not locate tzdata in config-data. "
                  << "Using built-in timezone database";
  }
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
}

int LoadIcuData(PlatformFile data_fd,
                const MemoryMappedFile::Region& data_region,
                std::unique_ptr<IcuDataFile>* out_mapped_data_file,
                UErrorCode* out_error_code) {
  InitializeExternalTimeZoneData();

  if (data_fd == kInvalidPlatformFile) {
    LOG(ERROR) << "Invalid file descriptor to ICU data received.";
    return 1;  // To debug http://crbug.com/445616.
  }

  *out_mapped_data_file = std::make_unique<IcuDataFile>();
  if (!(*out_mapped_data_file)->Initialize(File(data_fd), data_region)) {
    LOG(ERROR) << "Couldn't mmap icu data file";
    return 2;  // To debug http://crbug.com/445616.
  }

  (*out_error_code) = U_ZERO_ERROR;
  udata_setCommonData(const_cast<uint8_t*>((*out_mapped_data_file)->data()),
                      out_error_code);
  if (U_FAILURE(*out_error_code)) {
    LOG(ERROR) << "Failed to initialize ICU with data file: "
               << u_errorName(*out_error_code);
    return 3;  // To debug http://crbug.com/445616.
  }

  return 0;
}

bool InitializeICUWithFileDescriptorInternal(
    PlatformFile data_fd,
    const MemoryMappedFile::Region& data_region) {
  // This can be called multiple times in tests.
  if (g_icudtl_mapped_file) {
    g_debug_icu_load = 0;  // To debug http://crbug.com/445616.
    return true;
  }

  std::unique_ptr<IcuDataFile> mapped_file;
  UErrorCode err;
  g_debug_icu_load = LoadIcuData(data_fd, data_region, &mapped_file, &err);
  if (g_debug_icu_load == 1 || g_debug_icu_load == 2) {
    return false;
  }
  g_icudtl_mapped_file = mapped_file.release();

  if (g_debug_icu_load == 3) {
    g_debug_icu_last_error = err;
  }

  // Never try to load ICU data from files.
  udata_setFileAccess(UDATA_ONLY_PACKAGES, &err);
  return U_SUCCESS(err);
}

bool InitializeICUFromDataFile() {
  // If the ICU data directory is set, ICU won't actually load the data until
  // it is needed.  This can fail if the process is sandboxed at that time.
  // Instead, we map the file in and hand off the data so the sandbox won't
  // cause any problems.
  LazyInitIcuDataFile();
  bool result =
      InitializeICUWithFileDescriptorInternal(g_icudtl_pf, g_icudtl_region);

#if BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)
  int debug_icu_load = g_debug_icu_load;
  debug::Alias(&debug_icu_load);
  int debug_icu_last_error = g_debug_icu_last_error;
  debug::Alias(&debug_icu_last_error);
  int debug_icu_pf_last_error = g_debug_icu_pf_last_error;
  debug::Alias(&debug_icu_pf_last_error);
  int debug_icu_pf_error_details = g_debug_icu_pf_error_details;
  debug::Alias(&debug_icu_pf_error_details);
  wchar_t debug_icu_pf_filename[_MAX_PATH] = {0};
  wcscpy_s(debug_icu_pf_filename, g_debug_icu_pf_filename);
  debug::Alias(&debug_icu_pf_filename);
  CHECK(result);  // TODO(brucedawson): http://crbug.com/445616
#endif            // BUILDFLAG(IS_WIN)

  return result;
}
#endif  // (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_FILE)

// Explicitly initialize ICU's time zone if necessary.
// On some platforms, the time zone must be explicitly initialized zone rather
// than relying on ICU's internal initialization.
void InitializeIcuTimeZone() {
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)
  // On Android, we can't leave it up to ICU to set the default time zone
  // because ICU's time zone detection does not work in many time zones (e.g.
  // Australia/Sydney, Asia/Seoul, Europe/Paris ). Use JNI to detect the host
  // time zone and set the ICU default time zone accordingly in advance of
  // actual use. See crbug.com/722821 and
  // https://ssl.icu-project.org/trac/ticket/13208 .
  std::u16string zone_id = android::GetDefaultTimeZoneId();
  icu::TimeZone::adoptDefault(icu::TimeZone::createTimeZone(
      icu::UnicodeString(false, zone_id.data(), zone_id.length())));
#elif BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
  // The platform-specific mechanisms used by ICU's detectHostTimeZone() to
  // determine the default time zone will not work on Fuchsia. Therefore,
  // proactively set the default system.
  // This is also required by TimeZoneMonitorFuchsia::ProfileMayHaveChanged(),
  // which uses the current default to detect whether the time zone changed in
  // the new profile.
  // If the system time zone cannot be obtained or is not understood by ICU,
  // the "unknown" time zone will be returned by createTimeZone() and used.
  std::string zone_id =
      FuchsiaIntlProfileWatcher::GetPrimaryTimeZoneIdForIcuInitialization();
  icu::TimeZone::adoptDefault(
      icu::TimeZone::createTimeZone(icu::UnicodeString::fromUTF8(zone_id)));
#elif BUILDFLAG(IS_CHROMEOS) || (BUILDFLAG(IS_LINUX) && !BUILDFLAG(IS_CASTOS))
  // To respond to the time zone change properly, the default time zone
  // cache in ICU has to be populated on starting up.
  // See TimeZoneMonitorLinux::NotifyClientsFromImpl().
  std::unique_ptr<icu::TimeZone> zone(icu::TimeZone::createDefault());
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_ANDROID)
}

const char kICUDataFile[] = "ICU.DataFile";
const char kICUCreateInstance[] = "ICU.CreateInstance";

enum class ICUCreateInstance {
  kCharacterBreakIterator = 0,
  kWordBreakIterator = 1,
  kLineBreakIterator = 2,
  kLineBreakIteratorTypeLoose = 3,
  kLineBreakIteratorTypeNormal = 4,
  kLineBreakIteratorTypeStrict = 5,
  kSentenceBreakIterator = 6,
  kTitleBreakIterator = 7,
  kThaiBreakEngine = 8,
  kLaoBreakEngine = 9,
  kBurmeseBreakEngine = 10,
  kKhmerBreakEngine = 11,
  kChineseJapaneseBreakEngine = 12,

  kMaxValue = kChineseJapaneseBreakEngine
};

// Callback functions to report the opening of ICU Data File, and creation of
// key objects to UMA. This help us to understand what built-in ICU data files
// are rarely used in the user's machines and the distribution of ICU usage.
static void U_CALLCONV TraceICUEntry(const void*, int32_t fn_number) {
  switch (fn_number) {
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_CHARACTER:
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance,
                                    ICUCreateInstance::kCharacterBreakIterator);
      break;
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_SENTENCE:
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance,
                                    ICUCreateInstance::kSentenceBreakIterator);
      break;
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_TITLE:
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance,
                                    ICUCreateInstance::kTitleBreakIterator);
      break;
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_WORD:
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance,
                                    ICUCreateInstance::kWordBreakIterator);
      break;
    default:
      return;
  }
}

static void U_CALLCONV TraceICUData(const void* context,
                                    int32_t fn_number,
                                    int32_t level,
                                    const char* fmt,
                                    va_list args) {
  switch (fn_number) {
    case UTRACE_UDATA_DATA_FILE: {
      std::string icu_data_file_name(va_arg(args, const char*));
      va_end(args);
      // Skip icu version specified prefix if exist.
      // path is prefixed with icu version prefix such as "icudt65l-".
      // Histogram only the part after the -.
      if (icu_data_file_name.find("icudt") == 0) {
        size_t dash = icu_data_file_name.find("-");
        if (dash != std::string::npos) {
          icu_data_file_name = icu_data_file_name.substr(dash + 1);
        }
      }
      // UmaHistogramSparse should track less than 100 values.
      // We currently have about total 55 built-in data files inside ICU
      // so it fit the UmaHistogramSparse usage.
      int hash = base::HashMetricName(icu_data_file_name);
      base::UmaHistogramSparse(kICUDataFile, hash);
      return;
    }
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_LINE: {
      const char* lb_type = va_arg(args, const char*);
      auto lb_type_len = strlen(lb_type);
      va_end(args);
      ICUCreateInstance value;
      if (lb_type_len < 6) {
        DCHECK(strcmp(lb_type, "line") == 0);
        value = ICUCreateInstance::kLineBreakIterator;
      } else {
        switch (lb_type[5]) {
          case 'l':
            DCHECK(strcmp(lb_type, "line_loose") == 0);
            value = ICUCreateInstance::kLineBreakIteratorTypeLoose;
            break;
          case 'n':
            DCHECK(strcmp(lb_type, "line_normal") == 0);
            value = ICUCreateInstance::kLineBreakIteratorTypeNormal;
            break;
          case 's':
            DCHECK(strcmp(lb_type, "line_strict") == 0);
            value = ICUCreateInstance::kLineBreakIteratorTypeStrict;
            break;
          default:
            return;
        }
      }
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance, value);
      return;
    }
    case UTRACE_UBRK_CREATE_BREAK_ENGINE: {
      const char* script = va_arg(args, const char*);
      va_end(args);
      ICUCreateInstance value;
      switch (script[0]) {
        case 'H':
          DCHECK(strcmp(script, "Hani") == 0);
          value = ICUCreateInstance::kChineseJapaneseBreakEngine;
          break;
        case 'K':
          DCHECK(strcmp(script, "Khmr") == 0);
          value = ICUCreateInstance::kKhmerBreakEngine;
          break;
        case 'L':
          DCHECK(strcmp(script, "Laoo") == 0);
          value = ICUCreateInstance::kLaoBreakEngine;
          break;
        case 'M':
          DCHECK(strcmp(script, "Mymr") == 0);
          value = ICUCreateInstance::kBurmeseBreakEngine;
          break;
        case 'T':
          DCHECK(strcmp(script, "Thai") == 0);
          value = ICUCreateInstance::kThaiBreakEngine;
          break;
        default:
          return;
      }
      base::UmaHistogramEnumeration(kICUCreateInstance, value);
      return;
    }
  }
}

// Common initialization to run regardless of how ICU is initialized.
// There are multiple exposed InitializeIcu* functions. This should be called
// as at the end of (the last functions in the sequence of) these functions.
bool DoCommonInitialization() {
  // TODO(jungshik): Some callers do not care about tz at all. If necessary,
  // add a boolean argument to this function to init the default tz only
  // when requested.
  InitializeIcuTimeZone();

  const void* context = nullptr;
  utrace_setFunctions(context, TraceICUEntry, nullptr, TraceICUData);
  utrace_setLevel(UTRACE_VERBOSE);
  return true;
}

}  // namespace

#if (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_FILE)
bool InitializeICUWithFileDescriptor(
    PlatformFile data_fd,
    const MemoryMappedFile::Region& data_region) {
#if DCHECK_IS_ON()
  DCHECK(!g_check_called_once || !g_called_once);
  g_called_once = true;
#endif
  if (!InitializeICUWithFileDescriptorInternal(data_fd, data_region))
    return false;

  return DoCommonInitialization();
}

PlatformFile GetIcuDataFileHandle(MemoryMappedFile::Region* out_region) {
  CHECK_NE(g_icudtl_pf, kInvalidPlatformFile);
  *out_region = g_icudtl_region;
  return g_icudtl_pf;
}

void ResetGlobalsForTesting() {
  g_icudtl_pf = kInvalidPlatformFile;
  g_icudtl_mapped_file = nullptr;
#if BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
  g_icu_time_zone_data_dir = kIcuTimeZoneDataDir;
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
}

#if BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
// |dir| must remain valid until ResetGlobalsForTesting() is called.
void SetIcuTimeZoneDataDirForTesting(const char* dir) {
  g_icu_time_zone_data_dir = dir;
}
#endif  // BUILDFLAG(IS_FUCHSIA)
#endif  // (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_FILE)

bool InitializeICU() {
#if DCHECK_IS_ON()
  DCHECK(!g_check_called_once || !g_called_once);
  g_called_once = true;
#endif

#if (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_STATIC)
  // The ICU data is statically linked.
#elif (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_FILE)
  if (!InitializeICUFromDataFile())
    return false;
#else
#error Unsupported ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL value
#endif  // (ICU_UTIL_DATA_IMPL == ICU_UTIL_DATA_STATIC)

  return DoCommonInitialization();
}

void AllowMultipleInitializeCallsForTesting() {
#if DCHECK_IS_ON()
  g_check_called_once = false;
#endif
}

#endif  // !BUILDFLAG(IS_NACL)

}  // namespace base::i18n

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The bank's move, to ramp up the benchmark rate by 6.25 percentage points, had long been resisted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is speaking in Frankfurt after the central bank held interest rates at current levels.
It continues to expect to end its quantitative easing programme by the end of 2018.
The European Central Bank left its monetary policy entirely unchanged at the September meeting of its governing council on Thursday, as had been expected.
Turkey's central bank raised the interest rate from 17.75% to 24% on Thursday, beating market forecasts.
Earlier in the day, Turkish President Erdogan stoked fears that the central bank's independence could be under threat by calling for low interest rates.
The lira is surging against the dollar as a result, with a swing of 4% from negative to positive.
LONDON - The Turkish lira is surging against the dollar on Thursday after the country's central bank defied the wishes of the president and hiked interest rates.
The Bank of England is set to leave interest rates on hold at its September meeting.
The bank raised rates at its previous meeting in August, so is unlikely to change policy for a while.
It could, however, provide an update on its Brexit planning.
The bank's meeting comes just two days after it was announced that Governor Mark Carney has extended his stay at the helm of the central bank until early 2020.
The Bank of England will shortly announce the latest decisions taken by its rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee.
From Tyler Durden : After a few weeks of relative stability in the Turkish Lira - the currency many say started the current EM turmoil - moments ago the TRY collapsed after Erdogan decided to slam the country's "independent" central bank.
Just hours before a widely expected, and much needed to restore investor confidence, rate hike by the Turkish central bank, President Recep Erdogan decided to attackd the central bank out of the blue for "continuously missing inflation targets" just two hours before the bank announces its interest rates decision.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan on Thursday said interest rates are a "tool of exploitation" and called for low interest rates.
Erdogan's comments sent the Turkish lira down by as much as 3% against the US dollar.


The automaton in the firm of a magician's figure is mounted on octagonal stand, covered with red velvet and dark red brocatelle with ribbons on the sides. The magician is dressed in floor-skimming coat and high velvet hat of gray, purple and dark red shades with large pattern and lurex, trimmed with frills and braid. Wide sleeves with lace cuffs are decorated with metal and glass beads of different sizes. Wide band-collar is trimmed with gold galloon. Laced jabot is on the neck. The head and hands are of papier-mache. Eyebrows, eyes and eyelashes are painted. The magician holds a magic wand with round knob in his right hand. Covered with green velvet and decorated with a dark purple cloth with lurex, round table on the figured leg, is in front of the magician. A box in the form of a dice with shiny round onlays is on the table. White dog is sitting in front of the table in the cape and cap. The integrated crown with a figured ring is on stand upper side. A crank is on the left lateral side. When the movement is activated, the figures come into motion. The dog looks around. The performer's right hand rises, the left one descends, the right hand drops, the left with the magic wand rises. The magician turns his head from side to side. The lid of the box rises and a doll's head in the black cap appears. Then the lid descends to the initial place, and the doll hides in the drawer. All actions accompanied by the sounds of musical movement with cylinder and sound comb.


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Regarding slide time 17:40ish, wouldn't the average speed be 10/2/5 = 1 m/s since the object is starting from rest? If not, when would you divide by 2 to get the average?
Thank you. This was helpful.
Is the instantaneous velocity is a Vector Quantity. If yes and do speedometer in car tell us instantaneous velocity or speed.
i think that instantaneous speed is equal to instantaneous velocity of an object because both are take in very small interval of time and in this time period direction of object is same because it is just differentiation of a motion of object..!
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While many of us make periodic trips to the barber, most nonhuman mammals always appear in perfect trim without a barber. The reason for this is that hair grows in a cyclic manner. A relatively long period of growth (that varies with the type and location of the hair) is followed by a short period of rest after which the hair is released from the follicle, and a new growth cycle begins forming a new hair. Thus the length of the growth cycle determines the length of the hair. If hair grew longer and longer without being released from the follicle, it would be disastrous for the mammals that don't visit a barber. Can you imagine, for example, a squirrel dashing through the branches, dragging a couple feet of hair? The Lord thinks of everything!
Hair grows about 0.3 mm per day. Within a year, our scalp and beard can produce nearly five inches (13 cm). By comparison, the longest hairs on our arm have a growth cycle of less than two months. The growth cycle of scalp and beard hairs varies from individual to individual but can be several years. A Vietnamese man was reported to have the longest scalp hair, which measured over 20 ft. (6 m) long. According to a BBC News report in June 2004, he claimed not to have cut his hair in more than 30 years.
We stand in awe of Christ our Creator, who has lavished such exquisite design and complexity on even the hairs of our body. We are greatly comforted by Christ our Protector, who has numbered the very hairs of our head and will not permit one hair to be harmed if it is not His will. And finally, we are eternally grateful for the amazing grace of Christ our Saviour who allowed His own hairs to be plucked from His cheeks as He endured taunting, torment, and death for our sins.
"I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting" (Isaiah 50:6, KJV).


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Lučić est le nom de plusieurs personnalités sportives croates ou originaires de la Croatie.
Danilo Lučić (né en 1984), poète serbe.
Marko Lučić, karatéka croate.
Milan Lucic, joueur professionnel de hockey sur glace canadien.
Mirjana Lučić, joueuse de tennis croate.
Teddy Lučić, footballeur suédois.

Homonymie de patronyme croate

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"Quick identification, transparency and activism can make a difference to save lives"
In November 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Sikhulile Moyo and Prof. Tulio de Oliveira discovered the omicron variant. Many Western countries reacted by putting in place harsh travel restrictions for Southern Africa. A Conversation with the winners of the German Africa Award 2022.
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EACOP oil pipeline: More of a curse than a blessing
In mid-September, the European Union (EU) Parliamentary resolution called on the international community to stop the construction of the controversial the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in East Africa. This has been preceded by years of civil society resistance. Too much is at stake for nature and people.
By Adrian Amann
An Inflation Tale in Two Countries
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the global community anticipated a recession as a result of industry closures. However, COVID-19 has only been one of many factors contributing to a wider economic slowdown of late. Thailand and the Philippines have both recorded rising inflation, but are on divergent paths in managing it for their populations.
By Eunice Barbara C. Novio
Childbirth: From human rights abuses to autonomous decision-making
Giving birth under conditions of violence, discrimination or stress is a reality for many women giving birth. Economic and social resources often determine access to a safe and friendly birth environment.
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Green hydrogen – hype or beacon of hope?
In the coming years, the global energy system will have to undergo a profound structural change in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (Green) hydrogen will play an important role in this. This publication provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. It informs about trends in the production and use of hydrogen and the potential challenges.
"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU
Well-designed energy bills are a key tool for consumers in the energy transition. The analysis "'Clean' Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU; a subject to an examination" aims at registering the content, structure, and format of the electricity bills in EU27, and examine their contribution to consumers' empowerment to play an active role in the clean energy transition.

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Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research
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DOI: 10.9734/ajfar/2021/v14i230291
The fishery sector has a strategic role in national development. West Java is one of the areas with the highest fisheries sector because it has abundant fisheries resources and commodities, so that West Java Province is one of the aquaculture sectors in Indonesia. Ponds are a culture medium for freshwater fisheries that dominate most of the production in West Java Province. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development trend of ponds aquaculture competitiveness in the regency/city of West Java Province. The study was conducted in November 2020 – June 2021. The method used was a literature survey to determine the development trend of aquaculture in ponds in West Java Province. The data obtained in the form of primary data and secondary data were analyzed descriptively. Primary data in the form of expert opinions as many as 20 people consisting of nine lecturers from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Padjadjaran University and 11 employees of the Department of Marine and Fisheries of West Java Province. Secondary data is in the form of aquaculture statistical data in ponds with the main indicators, namely human resources, facilities, facilities and infrastructure, production, and Science and Technology with time series data from 2004 – 2019 Department of Marine and Fisheries of West Java Province. The results showed that the trend of fisheries competitiveness in 2004 – 2019 illustrates that the movement of ponds aquaculture development in the regency/city of West Java Province is experiencing fluctuating changes, seen from the development of aquaculture production from year to year experiencing positive changes.
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Rhandika JM, Suryana AAH, Ujang S. Production Performance and Business Evaluation of Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Raising in Water Pond System (Case Study in Cijambe District, Subang Regency). Journal of Marine Fisheries. 2016;VII:1.
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Subangkit B, Rochdiani D, Budi S. Analysis of Costs, Income and R/C in Catfish Raising Business with the Longyam Method in Nasol Village, Cikoneng District, Ciamis Regency. AGROINFO GALUH Student Scientific Journal. 2021;8(1):215-223.
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He first ventured into to the world of fragrances in 1934. But the initial trio – Avenue Matignon, Air Jeune and Audace – had to be taken off the market (along with most fragrances) during World War II, due to rationing and restrictions on the import of luxury items. That powerhouse and perennial bestseller, Femme, first made its appearance in 1945. Rather scandalously, for the time, it was marketed with an accompanying range of stockings and lipsticks that left no doubt as to the hip-wiggling, seductive nature of the scent itself.
Marcel had commissioned brilliant perfumer Edmond Roudnitska to create Femme as a fragrant tribute for his wife, Hélène Rochas. (Roudnitska would go on to compose further masterpieces, including Diorissimo for Dior, among others). With its deeply sensual notes of velvety plum – used for the first time in perfumery – on a spicy, oakmoss-laden base, it veritably vibrated with the curvaceous lines of the womanly bottle's silhouette – based on the shape of Mae West's infamous hourglass figure – and certainly lived up to Marcel's belief that 'One must be able to smell a woman even before seeing her.' Many fragrances owe something to the now-classic fruity-Chypre Femme wiggled its way into creating – there's an almost scandalous booziness with that plum which suggests licentious assignations and a definite confidence that few other contemporary fragrances dared follow so unashamedly.
The fragrance division of Rochas became so successful it outstripped the haute couture clothing, and Marcel closed the doors of his fashion line in 1953, before sadly passing away in 1955. Hélène was widowed at just 30 years old, the strength of her Femme-infused spirit carrying her through the grief to takeover leadership of the house with its new fragrance-forward focus, leading it to become a multi-million dollar success. Under her watchful eye, some of the world's most beloved fragrances were launched: the aldehydic lily of the valley in Madame Rochas(1960); Cologne-like, luminescent freshness of Eau de Rochas(1970) and opulent Oriental of Byzance (1987) stamping their mark and scenting the decades.
Madame Rochas represents that era of elegance, of couture suits and proper handbags that clicked shut, matching lipstick and nail polish, an air of sophistication that appears effortless – and is oh-so Parisian in nature. Eau de Rochas is another fragrance still adored today – and way ahead of its time – a clean, zinging freshness that seems to fizz with every spritz. It's the scent of exotic holidays, of Hollywood stars wafting bronzed limbs in silk kaftans – and in fact it was the first Cologne designed for women, an effervescent melange of narcissus, jasmine and rose shot through with citrus and verbena, which simply spells s-u-m-m-e-r for us, every time we wear it.
And we can see this unquenchable spirit of the House of Rochas reflected once again in the latest fragrances, most recently, brilliant perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou working her magic with Mademoiselle Rochas Couture – encapsulating the feeling of Paris at night with this eau de parfum; a deep, sensuous creation, it marries bergamot and pear with a heart of orange blossom, lily of the valley and heliotrope. Addictively delicious it finally seduces with musks, tonka beans and silky sandalwood, marking a return to the more voluptuous femininity of this heritage house.


What if it turned out Pop had two children, and he got the last one permanently killed, so he's only left with Cub?
What if Flippy never fought in a war and flips out because of other violence he experienced during his early life?
What if Pop's wife left him instead of being killed?
What if Lumpy is just extremely uneducated and not handicapped?
What if Russell is not a pirate, but just likes dressing up as one?
What if Disco Bear became a hobo?
What if Cub never had a mother and he was just adopted?
What if Nutty stopped liking candy?
What if HTF never existed?


We recommend starting this Eurail France itinerary in Paris. Once you arrive, take the RER B into the city center rather than a cab. A cab will set you back about $50, but the RER B costs around $10. And guess what: if you have a Eurail France Pass, RER B is included in the pass!
When you're ready to move on from Paris, grab your Eurail France Pass and hop on the train. We recommend traveling during the off season (autumn is ideal) for lower prices on hotels, food, and basically everything else. This is a great time of year to experience the otherwise crowded French Riviera, and the trains make it easy to hop between the little towns. Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco — these are all easily accessible from a pretty train ride along the sea, and the best part? The trains that run this route are the regional TER trains, meaning you just board with your rail pass and you don't need to book any additional seat reservation supplements.
Try this: Economy Class on TGV. This is technically "second class" and is the perfect choice for travelers on a budget, because it's still so comfortable! You won't be cramped into a tiny airplane-sized seat, and you'll be able to get up and stretch your legs and even pay a visit to the bar car if you're hungry for a snack.
So you don't want to spend every last penny you've got, but you also want to treat yourself a little — you're on vacation, after all! We recommend starting this Eurail France itinerary in Paris too. After Paris, hop on the train and head down to one of the many famous chateaux in the region! You'll feel like a royal without having to pay a ton of money to do so. We recommend Chateau Chambord, one of the most recognizable chateaux in the world — take the train to Blois Chambord, and then either the shuttle or a taxi from the train station.
To continue the royal treatment, why not try some of the best wine that France has to offer? In 2017, the TGV train ride from Paris to Bordeaux was shortened by 1 hour, meaning that you can now reach the wine capital in just two hours. Make the most of your time and try one of the many fabulous (and affordable!) wine tastings, workshops, and tours.
Try this: Comfort Class on TGV. This is technically "first class," and the great thing is that often, the cost of first class seats is often not much more than the cost of second class seats. This is way different than the airlines, where the difference in price can be hundreds of dollars!
#3: Eurail France Itinerary for Large Budgets: French Riviera + Culinary Feasts + Champagne!
You might only make it to France once in your lifetime — might as well make the most of it! Once again, we recommend starting in Paris. Treat yourself to a luxury dining cruise along the Seine and watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle when the sun goes down.
From Nice, it's just about 4.5 hours via TGV to Lyon, which is indisputably the culinary capital of France and possibly of Europe. Try a classic "bouchon," the style of restaurant traditional to this city, and maybe even mingle with a chef during a cooking workshop or pastry-making class.
After all of that delicious food, you'll probably be a bit thirsty. Voila: Champagne! You can visit the most prestigious tasting rooms in Reims and Epernay, both of which are about 3 hours by train from Lyon (but this includes a transfer in Paris).
Try this: Premier Class on the TGV. This is first class again, but an even NICER first class. Premier class is often popular with business travelers, as it is quieter and more comfortable for getting some work done. Which also means it's more comfortable for relaxing and enjoying your vacation! Plus, meals and drinks are included in the ticket price and are served to you at your seat. Plus, your ticket gets you access to lounges in various French train stations.
Since this is a best-case scenario thing, I gotta go with the Large Budget suggestion!


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Aftermath effects of "Snowdrop" actress Kim Mi-soo's sudden death
Actress Kim Mi-soo passed away at the young age of 30. the Disney+ drama "Kiss Sixth Sense," in which the late Kim Mi-soo was starring following "Snowdrop," canceled its filming schedule.
According to Spotv News, Kim Mi-soo unfortunately passed away at the age of 30 on January 5th. Although it has not been disclosed previously, actress Kim Mi-soo was actually cast in the Disney+ drama "Kiss Sixth Sense" and had already started filming. In response to the sudden sad news of the actress, "Kiss Sixth Sense" canceled the filming scheduled for the day. The staff and cast are also reportedly in shock.
Born in 1992, Kim Mi-soo majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts, and also appeared in JTBC's "Luwak Human" in 2019, tvN's "Hi Bye, Mama!" in 2020, KBS2's "Memorials" and the movie "The Cursed: Dead Man Prey." Especially, she appeared on JTBC's "Snowdrop," which is currently on air, drawing attention. In the case of "Snowdrop," where the late Kim Mi-soo appeared as a senior who shares a dormitory with the heroine played by BLACKPINK's Ji-soo, all filming has already been completed last summer.
"Kiss Sixth Sense" is a romantic comedy based on Dongmyeong's web novel. It is set to be released in the first half of this year.
Meanwhile, the deceased's mortuary was set up at the Taeneungseong Heart Ritual Hall in Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul.
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Break Fix maintenance should not be the Mode of Operation for today's IP technology integrators. IT and communications equipment are mission critical for business. Security equipment is in the same category. It simply cannot fail when needed. Customers will pay for certainty and they want their security equipment to work 100% of the time. No one wants a parachute that has a 90% chance of deploying. We all know how embarrassing it can be when our customer wants video of an incident and we find the camera has not been working for the last few days.
Even new vehicles are sold with maintenance plans since no one wants to end up stranded somewhere on the roadside. Break Fix went out of style as aviation took off. Take your business to the next level by abandoning "Break Fix" for "Planned Preventive Maintenance".
MxMSP™ was crafted as a Managed Services Platform for MOBOTIX to help MOBOTIX Partners not only with cost and time saving during initial deployments but to help provide preventive maintenance to achieve the high up-time requirements for mission critical surveillance and monitoring platforms. Lastly - and most importantly - we built the platform to help MOBOTIX partners transition into managed services in security and to offer security as a service.
MxMSP™ offers unique reports that will educate end-users on their service level but also on the ongoing maintenance and support provided by their integrators. Incident counts, acknowledgement times, maintenance interventions, online support, preventive maintenance, firmware updates, and all time spent online by an Integrator working on a customer's installation is tracked and logged in detail by equipment, engineer, location and even the time the service was performed. Reports and summaries can be configured on a per customer and individual end-user basis and scheduled to periodically and automatically be shared with customers.
This information can merely be shown as information in an appendix to the monthly summary that may accompany a flat monthly subscription service invoice generated by a partner's ERP system. Alternatively, we will soon generate a unique and highly adjustable invoice that will integrate with Quickbooks, Freshbooks and others. We already are providing a CSV file for integration with accounting platforms.
Our soon-to-be-released invoice generator in MxMSP PRO will enable MOBOTIX partners to configure very specific service centric invoices for each customer. These will be reoccurring and at the same time specify correct information based on last month's activity.
For MOBOTIX partners it will be a great achievement to master the transition from fixing broken equipment to becoming a partner that provides a mission critical service and has a position in the annual budget and receives a monthly recurring service fee.


A control plan on Legionnaires' disease must be developed in the facilities, pursuant to official regulations (Spanish Royal Decree 865/2003). Preventing legionnaires' disease is necessary to avoid possible risks of infection. Hibelia has a team with over 14 years of experience, which ensures prevention of this bacteria's proliferation and advises clients to follow the necessary guidelines to control Legionnaires' disease.
The service is given to companies and individuals, and is adapted to the client's needs.
A clean toilet is the best image for a business. Hibelia has managed to find out the clients' preoccupations and offers a cleansing check-system, eliminating any bacteria found in lavatories.
The service involves sanitizing and disinfecting sinks, toilet bowls, urinals and pad-disposal bins. We also supply hand sanitizing gel and air fresheners for all sorts of businesses, together with cellulose materials replacement. All of it, to make sure that your lavatory is a well-sanitized and an air-freshened place.
Cleaning the smoke extraction system is essential to avoid possible fire hazards and unpleasant odors due to the accumulated grease. Besides, if it is not properly cleaned, the system has to work harder, thus increasing energy costs. Accumulated grease is the ideal place for bacteria proliferation, representing a hazard for food nearby the extraction system.
Hibelia takes care of cleaning it, eliminating any possible fire or unpleasant odor source, and improving the performance of the extraction system.
For the development of facilities, buildings and any installation, Hibelia performs comprehensive cleaning service.
Specialized cleaning plans tailored to the needs of each client and industry apply.
Hibelia will bring the best chemicals needed, the adjusted plan shock machine cleaning and qualified staff, achieving perfect hygiene in your facility.
Dirt-repelling carpets act as a barrier against 80% of the dirt that enters the facilities, and helps by saving you money on their cleaning. Besides, it is the first image your clients have of your premises. Cleaning is done on any kind of carpet. Hibelia also offers customizing the carpet with your logo or company name.
It is a good way to always have your facilities clean and with a good presence.
In order to properly rid of flying insects, it is necessary to have insect-o-cutor lamps adequately installed. The service consists of advising about lamp installation, verifying its correct working order, and supplying and placing spares. With the proper lamps to a frequency according to each business needs, any flying insect pest can be controlled.
Hibelia will help you optimize the lamp to 100% for its good working order.
Maintenance of Reverse Osmosis System is very important for the proper functioning of industrial sources and to ensure that water reaches its maximum drinkability.
The membranes may become soiled by organic materials, minerals, colloidal particles or insoluble organic compounds. The water supply and distribution ducts themselves are responsible for the presence of such compounds.
Hibelia, through the maintenance and replacement of the elements ensures a good optimization of industrial sources, eliminating a high percentage of contaminants in the water.
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