(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 12. Iran is ready
to continue discussions on its nuclear program while maintaining
its red lines, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian
said, Trend reports.
The minister stressed that Iran considers the restoration of the
rights of its people, the importance of lifting sanctions against
the country, and a number of other issues as red lines.
Iran discloses variprograms related to its nuclear industry
to reflect that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
However, according to the information obtained by the International
Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has increased the amount of highly
enriched uranium by 27 percent in the last three months, and
currently the country's enriched uranium reserves are 4,745
kilograms. This is 15 times more than the amount of uranium allowed
for Iran in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
In discussions on nuclear program, Iran is mainly trying to
achieve the abolition of sanctions imposed by theand Western
countries, the removal of its funds frozen abroad, and the
abolition of the restriction on the export of crude oil. In return,
theand Western countries want Iran not to acquire an atomic
bomb, to keep its nuclear program under control, and to reduce the
level of uranium enrichment.
On January 16, 2016, Iran's nuclear program triggered the
creation of the JCPOA between Iran and the P5+1 group (US, Russia,
China, UK, France, and Germany).
On May 8, 2018, theannounced its withdrawal from the Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the 5+1 group
(Russia, China, the UK, France, the US, and Germany) and imposed
new sanctions against Iran as of November 2018.
Over the past period, the sanctions affected Iranian oil exports
and more than 700 banks, companies, and individuals. The sanctions
have resulted in the freezing of Iranian assets abroad.
On January 5, 2020, Iran has announced that it will not fulfill
any of its obligations under the nuclear agreement.
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TORONTO, Canada — The Ontario government is investing in new technology adoption with two local auto parts manufacturers in Scarborough to help improve efficiency, productivity and build capacity in the province's world-class automotive supply chain while creating and protecting jobs.
Vic Fedeli, minister of economic development, job creation and trade, announced that an investment of more than $175,000 from the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) will be matched 1:1 by the recipient companies for these projects:
- Innotech Precision Inc. — provides tooling, engineering and injection-molded components for the auto industry. The company is receiving $98,582 towards real-time automated monitoring systems, which includes vision and production data analytics technology. The investment will improve manufacturing efficiency and support sales growth. The project is expected to lead to the creation of six new jobs while helping to retain 53 jobs at the company.
- Kobay Enstel Ltd. — specializes in complex stampings, welded seating assemblies and tube fabrication. The company is receiving $78,410 towards custom computer software and hardware that will support real-time data gathering and analysis of the stamping press. The investment will improve productivity and enhance competitive ss, leading to additional jobs at the company.
"These investments will help these Ontario-based companies grow their market share in the globally competitive auto parts industry," said minister Fedeli. "The auto and manufacturing sectors are cornerstones of Ontario's economy, providing good jobs for local families and workers. Our government is creating the right economic climate to encourage investment, innovation and growth."
O-AMP is a key commitment of the government's Driving Prosperity auto plan. The program partners with small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers to invest in projects that support technology adoption. These projects improve processes and/or support training in lean manufacturing, which improves efficiency.
"Our high-quality and innovative supply chain is an essential part of why Ontario is a great place to build vehicles," said minister Fedeli. "Ontario's world-class auto industry has shown tremendous leadership in the fight against COVID-19, with many companies retooling their operations to make emergency supplies. By making targeted investments like these, and working closely with the sector, we will help start Ontario down the road to economic recovery."
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Odisha investors' meet in Hyderabad on Oct 17
Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (KNN) The Odisha government has decided to host the final investors' meet in Hyderabad on October 17 before the third edition of the 'Make-in-Odisha' conclave.
Apart from addressing investors, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is also expected to have one-on-one interactive sessions with representatives of leading companies and industry associations there, a source said on Monday.
The Make-in-Odisha' conclave that will be held from November 30 to December 4, aims at showcasing the diverse business-friendly ecosystem of Odisha to potential investors who could invest in the state.
During an investors meet in September this year, Naveen in Bengaluru appealed to industry captains to become partners in the state's transformative journey and work together for the growth of the nation while offering X-plus incentives.
Among others, Managing Director of Accenture Ltd Ajay Vij, Managing Partner of IBM India Pvt Ltd Amit Sharma, MD & CEO of Wipro-GE Healthcare Pvt Ltd Dr Shravan Subramanyam, President of Concentrix Daksh Services Ltd Girish Menon, Senior VP and Chief Corporate Affairs of Flipkart Rajneesh Kumar met the CM.
Earlier this month, Patnaik attended investors' meets held in Mumbai and interacted with top bankers and financial experts. He also attended the curtain-raiser of the third edition of the biennial event, in Delhi, and held discussions pertaining to investment in Odisha with envoys of different countries. (KNN Bureau)
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Mumbai, November 6 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a glimpse of her Diwali celebrations with her whole family.
Amitabh previously shared a photo that featured all members of the Bachchan family except Aishwarya Rai. The icon has now answered questions from her fans by finally sharing a full family photo that also has Aishwarya and her granddaughter Aaradhya.
The photo has Abhishek and Aishwarya sitting to the left with Aaradhya between them. Agastya, Amitabh’s daughter, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and daughter Navya Naveli Nanda are also seen in the photo.
He wrote the caption: “The family pray and celebrate together .. est pavan afsar by, shubhkamnayein – deepawali mangalmay ho (Best wishes on this occasion – Happy Diwali).”
Previously, only Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek, Shweta and Navya had been seen in Diwali photos shared on social media.
On the work side, Amitabh will then be seen in ‘Jhund’, ‘Uunchai’, ‘Brahmastra’, ‘Mayday’ and ‘Good Bye’.
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Despite terrorism, Pakistan is happier than India
15 Mar 2018
Pakistanis are happier than Indians, according to 2018 World Happiness Report, which has ranked India's neighbor 58 places ahead of it.
Pakistan bagged the 75th spot and India 133rd on the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's annual survey, which ranked 156 countries this year on the basis of several indicators including GDP per capita, life expectancy, social support/freedom, generosity and corruption.
People of Finland are the happiest
Further, ousting 2017 winner Norway, Finland is now the happiest country.
In the top 10 this year, mostly dominated by Nordic nations, are Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and Australia.
Released on Wednesday, the report ranked the United States at 18, the United Kingdom at 19, the United Arab Emirates at 20 and China at 86.
India's abysmal performance
Not just Pakistan, several other smaller, poorer nations than India - Nigeria (91), Vietnam (95), Bhutan (97), Somalia (98), Nepal (101), Bangladesh (115) - even those struggling with political unrest and conflicts - Palestinian territories (104), Iran (106), Iraq (117) - are happier than us.
Americans are getting richer but not happier
Finland has easy access to nature, safety, childcare, transportation, good education and free healthcare to thank for its happy populace.
However, Americans are getting richer but not happier. The US came down four places this year compared to 2017.
Several factors are responsible for this - rise in obesity, depression, substance abuse; weakened social support networks, distrust/declining confidence in government, businesses and public institutions.
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Williams posts on Instagram "the countdown has begun" hints her retirement
(MENAFN) After this year's United States Open tennis competition, 23-time grand slam singles winner Serena Williams hinted at her impending retirement.
Williams claimed in a Tuesday interview with Vogue, "I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I’ve been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people."
Williams also mentioned, "maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me."
Williams declared on Instagram that "the countdown has begun" and that she had a daughter called Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
She added, "my goodness do I enjoy tennis. But now, the countdown has begun. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just exciting Serena. I'm gonna relish these next few weeks."
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Bulgarian Energy and Water Regulatory Commission approved the
price of gas in April in the amount of 98.16 leva (about 49.8
euros) per 1 MWh without additional payments, while in March it was
106.74 leva ( about 53.37 euros), Azerrnews reports.
"The price of Azerbaijani gas was included in the calculation of
the cost of the gas mixture, which is supplied through the
Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) in accordance with the current
long-term agreement with Azerbaijan. These volumes cover about 51.9
percent of the country's consumption and are key to achieving
favorable gas prices," the Commission stated.
The Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria began commercial operation on
October 1, 2022.
Since the beginning of the current heating season, the
interconnector provides nearly 1/3 of the winter consumption of
natural gas in Bulgaria. IGB is the first route for diversified
supplies of natural gas to Bulgaria, guaranteeing increased
security of supply and diversity of sources, contributing
significantly to the competition in the natural gas market, which
is a prerequisite for optimized prices for businesses and domestic
consumers in the country.
The gas pipeline creates an entirely new route through Bulgaria
for the transportation of natural gas from new sources to a number
of countries, which reinforces the key role of the interconnector
not only at a national level, but also for the entire region of
Central and Southeastern Europe.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3:04 PM
Last updated: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3:10 PM
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 322 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 341 recoveries and no deaths.
The new cases were detected through 232,734 additional tests.
Total active cases stand at 18,235.
The total number of cases in UAE as on September 28 are 1,026,566, while total recoveries stand at 1,005,986. The death toll now stands at 2,345.
Three UAE-based airlines - Emirates, Etihad and flydubai - have confirmed that masks are not mandatory for passengers onboard.
Now, a Dubai Airports spokesperson has said that and Dubai World Central (DWC) effective today, Wednesday, September 28.
'Based on their specific requirements or the rules applicable at intermediate or final destinations, airlines can, however, request passengers to wear the face mask on board if deemed necessary,' the spokesperson said.
Emirates and flydubai had earlier clarified that for passengers travelling from or transiting through the Dubai airports, the . This means that if the final destination requires masks to be worn, the airline will ask passengers to wear the face covering.
Although the end of the coronavirus pandemic is near, Covid-19 is still around. Recently, head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, asserted that 'being able to see the end, doesn't mean .'
UAE's frontline doctors concur with the WHO chief and have . With the caseloads continuing below 1,000 since August 5 and dipping towards the 300 mark – a figure last seen in May this year, the local authorities announced the loosening of Covid-19 protocols from Wednesday. However, doctors have reminded residents“not to let down their guards completely” as coronavirus“is still around”.
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Downtown Association plans for future
The Jamestown Main Street Downtown Association’s three-year strategic plan includes four projects that will help the association become more involved in the Jamestown community.
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(MENAFN) Nvidia, the US-based global chipmaker, announced record quarterly and full-year revenues driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), as detailed in its financial results statement released late Wednesday.
For the fourth quarter ending Jan. 28, 2024, Nvidia reported record revenue of USD22.1 billion, representing a remarkable 265 percent increase from USD6.05 billion in the same period of the previous year. Total revenue for the full fiscal year of 2024 reached a record high of USD60.9 billion, up 126 percent from almost USD27 billion in the preceding fiscal year.
The company experienced record quarterly Data Center revenue of USD18.4 billion, which soared 409 percent from the corresponding period of the previous year. Full-year Data Center revenue also witnessed a significant surge of 217 percent during the same period, reaching a record level of USD47.5 billion.
Net income saw a substantial increase of 769 percent to almost USD12.3 billion in the fourth quarter ended January this year, compared to approximately USD1.4 billion in the same period of the prior year.
These record financial results come amid booming global demand for AI technology. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are utilized by over 40,000 firms for AI applications, catering to data scientists, application developers, and software engineers working with generative AI.
In addition, Nvidia unveiled plans in collaboration with digital communications tech conglomerate Cisco Systems to facilitate the quick and efficient deployment and management of secure AI infrastructure for enterprises, as highlighted in the statement.
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Minister for Finance Bishnu Poudel said that the government was moving ahead bringing the private sectors into confidence.
In an interaction with the representatives of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, Minister Poudel shared that the government was always with private sectors to address their concerns.
On the occasion, Minister Poudel urged the private sectors to work with high morale and optimism in this critical hour caused by COVID-19 pandemics.
He also opined to support the private sectors in policy and promotion level as well. Minister shared that the government was bringing re-loan and re- financing to ease the continuity of business to the private sectors.
Similarly, confederation representatives urged the Minister for the effective implementation of the policy and programmes brought to them in the current budget.
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DGAP-Media / 22.07.2021 / 14:15
Hamburg, Germany, July 22, 2021 - Oiltanking announces today that a strategic review of its four European terminals in Amsterdam, Terneuzen, Ghent and Malta has reached an advanced stage. This review is a result of the continuous evaluation and optimization of Oiltanking's asset portfolio in line with the company's Strategy 2025 .
Oiltanking GmbH, 3i Infrastructure plc and Evos through Evos Finance B.V. intend to enter into an agreement for the sale and purchase of Oiltanking's 55% stakes in the respective entities as well as the remaining 45% held by affiliates of 3i Infrastructure.
Entering into a sale and purchase agreement is subject to the applicable Dutch and Belgian employee consultation procedures. Further announcements will be made in due course.
Oiltanking GmbH is a subsidiary of Marquard & Bahls, an agile, independent holding company in the energy & chemical sector. Oiltanking is one of the largest independent tank storage providers for gas, chemicals and petroleum products worldwide. The company owns and operates 45 terminals in 20 countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific including China and India. Oiltanking has an overall storage capacity of more than 18.5 million cbm.
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SRINAGAR- An Inter Club Taekwondo Championship started at JKSC Gindun Sports Complex, Rajbagh, Srinagar Srinagar on Thursday. T
he championship is organised by District Srinagar Taekwondo Association under the aegis of J&K Taekwondo Association (JKTA), and will be held under the supervision of Master Atul Pangotra (Sher-i-Kashmir/State Awardee).
“It was the first free Taekwondo Championships, where there was no entry fee as the whole event was sponsored by Atul International Taekwondo Academy and co-sponsored by Breathzone. The young kids were having an enormous craze in their eyes for the said event. Many senior Coaches and athletes also took part to glorify the championship,” the district association said in a statement.
“This championship is the only of its kind, where players secure a chance to have the International level of exposure during the play. The playoff ceremony was observed by the players, officials and parents as well.
“The competition is comprised of all age divisions with inclusion of the youngest age division (Pee Wee). The first day has witnessed a massive combative skill show between the Sub-Junior and Junior Athlete's.
“The Championships was started with the demonstration of Taekwondo skills by young Boys and Girls of different Clubs/Institutions,” the statement added
The Chief Guest of the opening ceremony was Dr. Musavir Ahmad (Coordinator, Department of Physical Education and Sports, UOK) who was received by Nissar Hussain (President) District Srinagar Taekwondo Association at the venue.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Samsung and LG, two of the biggest smartphone manufacturers, on Saturday claimed they do not slow down phones with old batteries -- a practice which Apple admitted to using in iPhones to prevent them from unexpected shutdowns.
"Product quality has been and will always be Samsung Mobile's top priority.
"We ensure extended battery life through multi-layer safety measures, which include software algorithms that govern the battery charging current and charging duration," Samsung was quoted as saying by PhoneArena.
"We do not reduce CPU performance through software updates over the lifecycles of the phone," the company added.
Echoing a similar stament, LG committed it "will never" slow down its smartphones.
Taiwanese tech major HTC and Lenovo-owned Motorola also confirmed on Thursday that they were not slowing down phones with old batteries.
Earlier this week, Apple apologised for slowing down users' iPhones without their knowledge and offered a new battery replacement programme.
The Cupertino-based giant said it would reduce the price of an out-of-warranty battery replacement from $79 to $29 for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later.
The firm has had eight separate lawsuits in the US filed against it over the matter, and had also been facing additional legal action in France.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) right" > AMMAN — Former champs Wihdat are closer to the lead but still trail Ramtha ahead of Week 8 of the Jordan Professional Football League which kicks off on Thursday.
Ramtha scored an important 4-2 win over Faisali this week to remain atop the pack before facing 11th placed Hussein this week in another match, which might give them the chance to further boost their lead.
Wihdat moved up to second after they beat Ahli 2-1 as the latter moved up to 5th before facing Shabab Urdun. Jazira were held 1-1 by Manshieh and dropped one spot ahead of their match against newcomers Aqaba who were also held 1-1 by last placed Yarmouk.
That Ras are fourth after beating Hussein 1-0 and next play Yarmouk, while titleholder Faisali dropped to sixth ahead of their math against Baqa'a, who held Shabab Urdun 1-1 as they both stayed 8th and 9th in the standings.
Ramtha have so far upset all former champs beating Faisali, Shabab Urdun and Wihdat to remain atop the lead. Ahli's Mahmoud Wadi still heads the top scorers list with 7 goals.
So far this season, reigning League and Jordan Cup champs Faisali beat Jazira to win the 35th Jordan Super Cup. Wihdat beat Jazira to win the Jordan Football Association (JFA) Shield.
Last season, Faisali won their 33rd league title after a four year break and combined it with the Jordan Cup. Ahli beat reigning league champs Wihdat to win the Super Cup, Shabab Urdun beat Faisali to win their second Shield title after they first won in 2007. Sarih and Sahab were relegated and replaced by Aqaba and Yarmouk from the First Division.
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RAPID CITY, S.D., Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) will announce its 2021 fourth quarter and full year earnings after the market closes Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, and will host a live conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, to discuss the company's financial results.
Access the live webcast at under the“Investor Relations” heading. Select“Events & Presentations,” and click“Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call.” Please allow at least five minutes for registering and accessing the presentation. A replay of the broadcast will be available at the same location following the conclusion of the webcast.
To ask a question during the live broadcast or listen without Internet access, call 866-544-7741 from within the United States; the number for international callers is 724-498-4407. Enter the passcode 7227287 when prompted.
Black Hills Corporation
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. More information is available at .
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Crocker to leave Wayside Theatre
middletown — Warner Crocker, artistic director of the Wayside Theatre, resigned on Friday.
Dr. Byron Brill, president of the theater’s board of directors, said Crocker had 15 “wonderful” years at…
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Jan 13 (KUNA) -- Living up to its UN-bestowed status as an International Humanitarian Center, Kuwait continued providing humanitarian aid to people in need.
Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced Wednesday that it has dispatched 90 tons of food aid to the Yemeni people.
KRCS Chairman Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer told KUNA the food shipment would be distributed on those affected in the areas where the Yemeni people are present.
Al-Sayer explained that this batch of aid was provided by the Kuwaiti people and is part of the assistance provided by the KRCS since the outbreak of the Yemeni crisis.
He added that the affected and needy people of Yemen require great support from the Gulf and Arab Red Crescent Societies, stressing the importance of interaction and response of international organizations with the needy Yemeni people, especially the displaced from their areas where they live.
The International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) also on Wednesday declared launching a humanitarian campaign aimed at relieving Syrian and Palestinian refugees with onset of winter cold.
The organization is seeking donations to secure food parcels, each worth KD 30 (approximately USD 100) and sufficient for a five-member family for a month, in addition to clothes, heating fuel for each family valued at KD 35 as well as blankets.
It appealed to citizens and private companies to contribute to the campaign for aiding the refugees, namely children.
Kuwait By Your Side campaign districuted solar-powered water pumps for the local administration in the Yemeni governorate of Jouf.
The campaign works in five sectors: water, health, shelter, education and food.
Meanwhile, Islamic Heritage Revival society distributted 8,000 bank cards to orphans in Sudan.
Ahmad Tuhami, Secretary General of Ansar Al-Sunna group, which collaborated with the society in distributing the cards, said the cards would facilitate transfer of five million Sudanese Pounds (USD 713,095) to around 5,008 orphans every month in a safe and secured manner. (end) bs
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, July 28
By Kamila Aliyeva – Trend:
Uzbekistan expressed readiness to purchase up to 500,000 tons of oil from Russia for the refinery in the Jizzakh region, the Republic's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov said in a letter addressed to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, Russia's Izvestia newspaper reported.
In the letter, Aripov asked to provide assistance in organizing work of the Russian companies.
"To date, the Uzbek side is ready to test pump 30,000 tons and purchase up to 500,000 tons of oil before the end of 2017, bringing the annual volume of supplies to 1 million tons in the period of 2018-2020," the letter said.
It was previously reported that the agreement on import oil supplies was reached during the visits of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kazakhstan and Russia.
At the end of April 2017, Uzbekistan started construction of a new refinery in Zafarobod district of the country's Jizzakh region, which is expected to operate using the crude imported from Kazakhstan and Russia.
The refinery has design capacity of processing of five million tons of oil per year, production of 3.7 million tons of car fuel, over 700,000 tons of aviation fuel and 300,000 tons of associated oil products.
The cost of the project is $2.2 billion. It is scheduled to complete construction of the refinery in 2022.
The Jizzakh region is located in the central part of Uzbekistan and borders Kazakhstan in the north, and this will facilitate the construction of the oil pipeline.
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Maranello (Italy), 14 January 2022 - Ferrari N.V. (the“ Company ”) (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announced today the following corporate calendar for year 20221:
2 February 2022 - Group results for 4th quarter and full-year 2021
4 May 2022 - Group results for 1st quarter 2022
2 August 2022 - Group results for 2nd quarter 2022
2 November 2022 - Group results for 3rd quarter 2022
A conference call for financial analysts is also planned on the date of each earnings release. Listen only live webcasts of the presentations as well as related materials will be accessible on the Company's corporate website ( ).
The Annual General Meeting for the approval of the Company's 2021 financial statements is scheduled for 13 April 2022 and the Capital Markets Day is planned for 16 June 2022 in Maranello.
The 2022 corporate calendar is available on the Company's corporate website ( ).
1 The Calendar is consistent with the Company's practice of providing quarterly financial information.
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Iran, Oman to discuss expansion of ties at next joint economic commission
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Tehran, Iran, June 26
By A. Shirazi - Trend:
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Business Mohammad Shariatmadari left Tehran for Muscat to attend the 17th Iran-Oman joint economic commission.
Shariatmadari departed for Muscat last night to attend Iran-Oman joint economic commission in a bid to enhance economic ties between the two countries, the official website of Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Business reported on June 26.
The Iranian minister is planned to hold talks with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Cooperation Affairs Asa'ad bin Tariq al-Said and Finance Minister Darwish bin Ismail al-Balushi during his one-day meeting.
Shariatmadari is also set to break the ground on the construction of an Iranian school in Oman.
The minister will pay a visit to Iran Trade Center in Oman during his trip.
The 16th Iran-Oman joint economic commission was held in Tehran in September 2016.
Iran traded $736.63 million worth of non-oil goods with Oman during the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2018), marking a 13.63 percent rise compared to the year before.
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By: M.A. Egge
Somalilandsun- The Berbera Mayor Cllr. Abdishakur Mohammed Idin has scoffed at the directives of the Public Works, Lands and HousingMinister Hon. Abdirashid Duale Qambi that demanded all town halls suspend the planning and adjudication of public lands.
The directives also entail the availing of all public lands handed over to the seating civic administration by the preceding oneshence supply details of all allocations made since.
The order of the public works minister comes hot on the heels of the Presidential directive that suspended the allocation of Berbera beach plots.
'The Public works has its own roles and we have ours', Cllr. Idin was quoted by our sister paper Dawan.
'The land adjudications and allocations done within the municipalities are our responsibilities and not that of the public works department', he further charges.
He said that the rights the department of lands had was for the to seek plot for public amenities needed from the civic authorities!
Cllr. Idin who depicted and sounded clashing of conflicting roles (and roles of conflict for the matter) charged that the minister's order is not at par with that of the President.
Clear as the directive was, his Hargeisa city counterpart Cllr. Abdirahman Mohamud Aideed on the other hand told reporters that his council was to handover for registration 3474 plots to that effect.
He further outlined in details types of ministries, institutions, organizations and associated lands for public amenities allocations done.
He noted that they were to register with the interior, Finance and public works ministries, the attorney general and the judiciary.
Whatever the case this conflict that has emerged, and public means of conveying administrative procedures, calls for the setting up of a national lands adjudication body.
It is worth noting that H. E. President Musa Bihi Abdi had added the docket of lands to be as a whole division in the new reorganized ministry of public works, lands and housing.
The imperativeness and indispensability of the land department has been now magnified for the first time in the country by the central government.
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Bill on restricting Russian Orthodox Church given to Ukraine’s government
(MENAFN) The European Solidarity group in Ukraine, led by previous President Petro Poroshenko, said that it has drafted a bill on restricting the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in the nation and gave it to parliament.
“On the initiative of (lawmaker) Mykola Kniazhytskyi, a draft bill has been registered to ban the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church on the territory of Ukraine,” Iryna Gerashchenko, co-chair of the party, shared on Facebook.
Gerashchenko also declared that the bill also needs a complete restriction on any religious organizations and bodies that are part of or under the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church.
“The purpose of the draft bill is to prevent threats to the national security of Ukraine and to ensure order because for too long the Russian Orthodox Church has conducted anti-Ukrainian and subversive activities and advocated all the actions of the criminal Russian regime,” she added.
She noted that her group called the Ukrainian government demanding it to terminate the lease with the Interior Ministry, under which the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is used by “Kremlin agents.”
“The time has come to stop flirting with the Moscow Patriarchate because it is not a church, but an ideological organization for the promotion of the Russian world,” she further stated.
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Doha: Discover Qatar (DQ) announced on Wednesday the launch of an Arabic website for bookings of Welcome Home and Mekaines quarantine packages. The initiative comes in response to customer feedback and reflects the boundless commitment of the destination management company to offer its customers convenience and a seamless experience at every stage of their journey.
Visitors can book in the Arabic language both Welcome Home and Mekaines quarantine packages. Discover Qatar has also increased the number of dedicated Arabic speakers at its call center, which operates 24/7.
Additionally, it has introduced the 'Welcome Home' reservation counter at Hamad International Airport (HIA), where an expert team is ready to help travelers departing from the country secure a quarantine booking for their return to Qatar.
Discover Qatar continues to add new properties to the quarantine facilities list to ensure room availability and meet the increasing demand. Five more hotels joined the program adding a further 483 rooms and raising the existing total capacity to 9,890 and the number of participating hotels to 65.
In March, almost 90,000 guests were accommodated in designated quarantine facilities, more than double the number in previous months. Despite the growing capacity, travelers are recommended to book early to secure the property and budget of their choice.
Welcome Home and Mekaines refunds continue to be handled swiftly. To date, Discover Qatar have processed 88,000 refunds with a value of $27m. Only a few outstanding refunds are pending, and they are being processed as the hotels confirm eligibility.
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(MENAFN) In contemplating the complexities of modern American economics, one cannot ignore the pervasive phenomenon of financialization. Despite widespread acknowledgment of its negative impacts, little action has been taken to reverse this trend. Reflecting on this paradox raises questions about the underlying structures of capitalist economies. Could it be that financialization is not merely a policy failure but rather an intrinsic feature of capitalist systems?
Delving into historical perspectives, particularly the insights of Italian political economist Giovanni Arrighi, sheds light on the cyclical nature of financial expansion and collapse throughout the history of global capitalism.
Arrighi's scholarship, often categorized simplistically as Marxist, offers a nuanced understanding of capitalism's evolution from the Renaissance to the present day. His analysis reveals recurring patterns of financialization intertwined with broader geopolitical shifts. By exploring the origins and trajectories of capitalist systems, Arrighi illuminates how cycles of financial expansion and collapse have shaped the course of history.
In revisiting Arrighi's work, we are reminded that the challenges facing modern economies, such as the dominance of Wall Street and the consequences of financialization, are not unique to the present era. Rather, they are part of a larger historical narrative characterized by cycles of growth and decline, where financial dynamics play a central role in shaping global power structures.
As we navigate the complexities of contemporary capitalism, Arrighi's insights serve as a valuable framework for understanding the enduring patterns of financialization and their implications for the future of global economics.
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HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com / -- Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU ) recently partnered with Insuritas , a full-service digital insurance agency platform, to begin offering insurance brokerage services to HRCCU's more than 24,000 members. The new insurance agency, HRCCU Insurance Agency, launched as of June 30, 2021. It is engineered to offer personal and ancillary insurance products following HRCCU's convenient, digital-first model.
“As part of our strategic planning process, we continually examine additional financial services we can make available to our members. After careful analysis, we determined that through the creation of a CUSO to provide insurance offerings in collaboration with Insuritas, we could provide our members with new options that further position them to work toward their financial goals and manage their financial risks,” said Paula Sheely, Chief Retail Officer at HRCCU.“Affordability, convenience, and quality of insurance offerings are some of the benefits the agency will provide.”
HRCCU Insurance Agency will include more than 40 carrier partners and will offer products including auto, home, life, renter's, pet, identity theft, and travel, among many others.
“We're delighted to announce our relationship with HRCCU and are proud to have earned the opportunity to build, launch, and manage a full-service, digitally-powered insurance agency for the credit union and its members,” said Insuritas Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Chesky.“Through our relationship, the credit union will now be able to provide simple, seamless access to competitive options for their members' insurance needs, all with a focus on delivering the right coverages at the right price at the right time.” Read more (here) .
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) A third person has died after Storm Arwen lashed parts of the UK with high winds, rain and snow, Trend reports citing BBC News .
The 35-year-old man died after his pick-up truck was struck by a falling tree in Aberdeenshire on Friday.
The same day a head teacher died after a tree fell onto his car in Antrim and another man also died after he was hit by a falling tree in Cumbria.
In the Aberdeenshire incident, police returned to their own van to find it had been crushed by another tree.
Gusts reached speeds of 98mph in Northumberland, and about 120 lorries became stuck in snow on the M62.
In Scotland, more than 100,000 people lost power.
A rare red warning for wind was issued by the Met Office on Friday across the east coast of Scotland and north-east England, with the highest speeds of 98mph recorded at Brizlee Wood in Northumberland.
Gusts overnight affected 'a wide swathe of the United Kingdom', the Met Office said, with buildings damaged and trees blown down.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The carrier will operate a daily service on Dubai-Karachi sector from January 15 by Muzaffar Rizvi
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Pakistan's largest airline in the private sector airblue will resume its flights to Karachi from Dubai as passenger demand surges after the resumption of economic activities and relaxation of travel restrictions, Khaleej Times has learnt.
Sohail Sheikh, airblue's country manager for the UAE, said the airline's first flight will depart Dubai International Airport to Pakistan's largest city and commercial hub on January 15, 2022.
'We will resume flights to Karachi after a gap of more than five years. We suspended our Dubai to Karachi operations in August 2016, however with the current passenger demand, we will be operating a daily flight from Dubai to Karachi from January 15,' Sheikh told Khaleej Times on Friday.
Airblue will be operating 56 weekly flights from three cities of the UAE. It will operate 28 weekly flights from Dubai, 16 weekly flights from Sharjah and 12 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi.
'We are expanding our fleet and flights to make our guest experience more valuable,' Sheikh said.
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Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Masraf Al Rayan Group yesterday signed a cooperation agreement to support team Qatar athletes.
The signing ceremony was attended by the QOC President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, as QOC Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain and Masraf Al Rayan Group Chief Executive Officer Fahad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa signed the agreement.
In this three year- agreement, Masraf Al Rayan will provide necessary financial support to Qatar's elite athletes to have an ideal sport environment and hold training camps that will get them ready for major sport events.
In a post-signing statement yesterday, the QOC Secretary-General Al Buenain thanked the group and appreciated its valuable contributions in making elite athletes program real and achievable.
“We are truly believing in private sector growing role in sports. We highly appreciate national companies efforts as key partners who spare no effort to do their social responsibility by helping Qatari athletes dreams to come true and taking Qatar to greater levels at international sports arenas,” Al Buenain said.
“The QOC will do its best to provide all necessary support that can help the national teams and clubs push the limits and take our nation's sport achievements to a new level of excellence,” Al Buenain added.
In the same context, Al Khalifa said: 'It's my pleasure to see Masraf Al Rayan joining the list of companies that are supporting the elite athletes programme in Qatar.
Hopefully this program can help our athletes hit the highest level of success to meet our wise leadership's efforts to develop human element as a key pillar of Qatar 2030 National Vision.”
“I'm really appreciating the QOC officials' constant efforts that will help team Qatar athletes making these achievements possible, as well as help Qatar name prevail more stronger at international tournaments,” the Masraf Al Rayan Group CEO added.
The Elite Athletes Program is an ambitious project that launched by the QOC to focus lights on the Qatar athletes' achievements at the Olympic, continental and global levels. It also helps taking athletes to greater achievements in the future. This program provides best sport training environment and helps athletes develop day in day out.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A passenger on an India-bound Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia died in Abu Dhabion Wednesdayafter the plane made an emergency landing in the UAE capital.
Mohammed Salim, 35, died of cardiac arrest at Mafraq Hospital, minutes after he was rushed for emergency medical care.
The flight IX-322 from Riyadh to Calicut made an emergency landing after the passenger complained of chest pain and vomited blood, Airport duty officer Sreenath. S., told Khaleej Times.
"They were trying to divert the plane to Dubai. But the situation got worse when the passenger vomited blood, and plane made an emergency landing in Abu Dhabi," he said.
The duty officer said the plane landed in Abu Dhabi at 3.51 and by 4.15, the passenger was shifted to the ambulance and rushed to the hospital.
"By 5.10, he was pronounced dead by the doctors."
"We are waiting for immigration procedures to be completed to send the body to the passenger's relatives in India," said Sreenath.
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Doha: The Advisory Council's Internal and Foreign Affairs Committee met on Sunday during the council's 46th regular session, under the chairmanship of its Rapporteur Abdullah bin Fahad bin Ghorab Al Marri.
The meeting was attended by Director General of General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriate Affairs (GDBPEA) Brigadier Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Ateeq and Director of Legal Affairs Department at the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Brigadier Salim bin Saqr Al Muraikhi. They explained the MOI's point of view on the draft law on permanent residence card and answered the questions of the committee members.
The committee decided to continue the study of the draft law at its next meeting.
According to the provisions of the law, the minister of interior may grant a permanent residency ID to a non-Qatari if they meet the conditions specified in the law. Also, a decision by the minister of interior may grant this ID to the children of a Qatari woman married to a non-Qatari as well as those who offered valuable services to the country and people with special capacities that the country needs.
The permanent residency ID carries many privileges for its holder as they receive the same treatment as Qataris in education and healthcare at government institutions, and are given priority behind Qataris in holding public military and civil jobs.
In addition, holders of that ID have the right to property ownership and practicing some commercial businesses without the need to have a Qatari partner, in line with the executive decisions that shall be issued by the cabinet according to the provisions of the law.
A permanent committee was established at the Ministry of Interior under the name of the Permanent Residency ID Granting Committee in order to review requests of granting permanent residency ID in line with the provisions of the law.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Azerbaijan has
created a favorable environment for business and investment
opportunities through successful economic policy and reforms in
various areas, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Small
and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) Rufat Atakishiyev
said during 'V4-Azerbaijan Tech Bridge Grande Finale' event,
"This stimulates the demand for new technologies that help the
business community to quickly expand their activities, penetrate
new markets and increase turnover," he noted.
According to him, the introduction of smart and innovative
solutions is becoming an integral part of everyday life, and the
use of new technologies is growing in Azerbaijan.
"Our agency is one of organizations that actively contribute to
the improvement and development of innovative entrepreneurship and
the start-up ecosystem. The agency is engaged in supporting young
entrepreneurs and takes appropriate measures in this regard," the
"These measures include trainings, consultations, grants and
'Startup' certificates, which exempt businesses from profit and
income taxes," he added.
The project was initiated by the Embassy of Poland in Baku and
received funding from the International Visegrad (V4) Fund.
The initiative has been implemented since February 2022 by a
Consortium of Startup Hub Poland Foundation (Poland, project
leader), AI Startup Incubator (Czech Republic), CEU iLab (Hungary),
CIVITTA (Slovakia) and IdealHub Innovation and Technology Center
from Azerbaijan with a number of supporting Azerbaijani partners,
including the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and
The goal of the 18-month V4-Azerbaijan Tech Bridge project is to
establish and enhance cooperation between Visegrad Group (Czech
Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) and Azerbaijan in the sphere
of innovation by linking startup ecosystem players like innovation
hubs, private investors, venture capital funds and
innovation-seeking corporations from the EU with the potential of
Azerbaijani startups and innovators.
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Honor X9 5G launches in Qatar with its new features all at reasonable price
(MENAFN) International technology brand Honor declared the release of Honor X9 5G in Qatar in cooperation with Tradetec Trading, the authorized sole supplier for Honor smartphones in Qatar.
Honor is a top worldwide supplier of smart devices dedicated to becoming a worldwide iconic tech brand and allowing smart life across all channels.
The Honor X9 5G is the newest and best adding of Honor’s reliable X Series, further growing the brand’s product collection to bring Honor’s strong technology to more consumers.
After the positive release of Honor X7 and Honor X8, with Honor X9, the firm brings users surprising features like fast charging speeds, an ultra-wide screen with super narrow bezels, all-inclusive great performance, as well as a smooth and classy design, all at a reasonable price point.
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Musk recounts to jury his provocative tweet
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, defended himself in a fraud trial on Friday by saying that investors were not supposed to take his tweets as direct commands to action. The issue is related to a tweet he sent in 2018 outlining intentions to turn Tesla into a privately held business.
The billionaire, who also owns SpaceX and acquired Twitter last year, was quoted by various news organizations as saying at a hearing in a San Francisco federal court, "Just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly." He declared, "I think you can absolutely be truthful but can you be comprehensive? Of course not" in reference to Twitter's character restriction.
Investors are blaming Musk over a deceptive tweet he made five years ago, which they claim cost them money. During August 2018, the entrepreneur tweeted: “Am considering taking Tesla private at USD420 [per share]. Funding secured.” He then followed up with another tweet claiming that “investor support is confirmed.”
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Dow Rockets By Close
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded Wednesday after a string of negative trading sessions this September.
The blue-chip index popped 236.82 points to 34,814.39
The S&P 500 recovered 37.65 points to 4,480.70.
The NASDAQ Composite took flight 123.77 points to 15,161.53.
Energy stocks, which have been popular bets among investors banking on a big economic recovery, gained as WTI crude rose.
Rising U.S. Treasury yields helped lift bank stocks, with Citigroup up 2.4% and Morgan Stanley 1.1% higher. Higher interest rates typically boost bank profits.
Industrial names closely linked to the economic recovery also gained, with General Electric and Caterpillar higher.
Microsoft shares gained 1.7% after announcing a dividend increase and a sizable $60 billion share repurchase program.
Casino stocks like Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts traded in the red again on Wednesday. Those names took a big hit Tuesday as the government of Macau looks to increase regulatory scrutiny over casinos and Chinese health authorities reported a COVID-19 outbreak.
Prices for 10-Year Treasurys fell, raising yields to 1.30% from Tuesday's 1.28%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices revived $2.20 to $72.66 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices slipped $11.90 to $1,795.20 U.S. an ounce.
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Food processing ministry approves proposal to setup 3 common incubation centres in J&K
Srinagar, Aug 5 (KNN) The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) has approved the proposal to setup 3 Common Incubation Centres in Jammu and Kashmir. These centres will include a hub for milk and its products in Narwal, for fish in Achabal and for apples in Doabgah.
A review meeting for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) scheme was underway at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Thursday. The decision regarding the incubation centres was announced here.
The PM- FME scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme and it is aimed at providing financial, technical and business support for the upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.
In the meeting, the indicative list of promotional activities planned by the various departments was shared with the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Atal Dulloo. During the meeting, the ACS directed officers to start preparing the district resource persons for the development of the new proposed common infrastructures.
The meeting was attended by Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing Vishesh Paul Mahajan; Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Savak; Director Agriculture Jammu, KK Sharma; Managing Director, J&K Agro Development Corporation, Arun Manhas among District Nodal Officers and others. Officers from the Kashmir division and all districts participated through video conferences. (KNN Bureau)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In 2020, the share of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Ukrainian banking sector decreased to 41% (as of January 1, 2021) from 48.4% (as of January 1, 2020), the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reports.
The central bank explains that a significant reduction was possible due the requirements developed by the NBU for the organization of the procedure for managing problem assets. To implement them, banks submitted NPL management strategies on their approaches to settling non-performing assets.
In addition, in 2020, criteria were determined to write-off the assets on which the debt repayment is not expected. The Cabinet of Ministers approved needed measures to manage the problem assets of state-owned banks.
The central bank added that the quality of loan portfolios had improved in the banks of all groups.
As reported by Ukrinform, in 2019, the share of NPLs in the Ukrainian banking sector for the first time in the past 10 years was lower than 50% and amounted to 48.4% as of January 1, 2020.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Any peace initiative can achieve its goal only if the mediators are ready to talk with Kyiv.
This was stated by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, who commented on the upcoming visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Moscow, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'I cannot foresee the outcome of the negotiations in Moscow. I can only say that every peace initiative, regardless of who it originates from, will be successful only if there is also a willingness to talk with Ukrainians, with the Ukrainian president,' said Steinmeier. Read also: xi jinping goes to russia to 'urge peace and promote talks' - chinese foreign ministry
He 'wishes' China can play a constructive role. But, the German leader added, it is necessary to understand what a just peace means. This involves, first of all, clearly stating, who the aggressor is and who is the victim in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Read also: britain says china should encourage russia to withdraw troops from ukraine
Earlier, the German president questioned Beijing's willingness to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Commenting on China's release of its 12-point vision for resolving the conflict, he said:“any constructive proposal that brings us closer to a just peace is very welcome. Does world power China want to play such a constructive role? This remains a question. If so, China should in any case talk not only to Moscow, but also to Kyiv,' Steinmeier said, recalling that China was not among the countries that condemned Russia's aggression in the UN General Assembly or supported the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine.
As reported, Xi Jinping is expected to pay a visit to Moscow on March 20-22.
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By Laman Ismayilova
A proposal has been prepared for granting a status of a public
legal entity to Goygol National Park, Azernews reports.
Head of the Biological Diversity Protection Service Firuddin
Aliyev said that the work is already being done in this
The reserve accounts for 500 plant species with nearly 60
species of endemic ones. One can come across such animals as roe
deer, wild boar, and chamois there.
Anyone visiting the Land of Fire should enjoy the magnificent
views at Goygol National Park.
A cold climate with dry winters prevails in the area. The annual
temperature of the weather wavers between 4-10 degrees C. Annual
precipitation is 600-900 mm.
It includes one of the most beautiful and cleanest lakes in
Azerbaijan - Goygol.
The lake gets its name from its deep blue-colored water. It was
formed in 1939 as a result of the earthquake that occurred in
Ganja. Kapaz mountain tumbled down and blocked up the Aghsuchay
The water in the lake is always cold even in August and does not
rise above +17˚C.
More than 423 types of trees, shrubs, and medicinal plants grow
here. In the surrounding forests, you can meet wolves, foxes, deer,
jackals, bears, lynxes, and many other animals.
The lake area is ideal for walking, traveling, and family
picnics. Recreation on the shore of the fresh lake is the best
decision on hot days.
At the same time, Ilisu State Nature Reserve is expected to
receive the status of a national park.
Ilisu State Reserve was established in 1987 in Qakh to protect
natural complexes of the southern slopes of Major Caucasus, and to
preserve rare and endangered flora and fauna.
The reserve is home to different kinds of animals, such as deer,
roe, chamois, mountain buffalo, bear, wolf, fox, boar, squirrel,
hedgehog, hare, gray squirrel and 90 kinds of birds.
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(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) AT-KABUL: The Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah has urged the Pakistan's parliamentary delegation to shun terror havens and dismantle networks of terrorist groups functioning in Pakistan, from where they (militant groups) have been launching and operating terrorist and destructive activities in Afghanistan. Referring to Pakistan's duplicity in war on terror and its Afghan course, Abdullah said battling terrorism and eradication of safe terror sanctuaries in Pakistan is the required condition to create productive environment for trust-building and improving relations.
Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting held with a delegation of Pakistani parliamentarians, civil society activists and media-men here in Kabul on Sunday, a statement from his office said.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed normalizing relations, expansion of trade; developing mutual confidence and resolution to issues between the two countries, the statement added.
The CEO said bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries should be strengthened and bilateral issues were needed to be resolved through dialogue and in line with the principles of good neighborliness.
Shedding light on Afghanistan's official policy, Abdullah said Kabul had always wished cordial relations- based on mutual respect with all neighboring countries, including Islamabad, he remarked.
The CEO added spirit of cooperation between the peoples of both countries has been existed, suggesting the goodwill should be utilized for bolstering positive bilateral relations between the two countries.
The Afghan government and the US-led international community have been emphasized on Pakistan to take meaningful actions against terrorist outfits in the country, and change the Afghan course to pave way for good neighborhood and bilateral friendship.
President Ashraf Ghani during his official visit to the United States on the occasion of United Nations General Assembly this year, said Afghanistan had repeatedly offered a hand of bilateral friendship—based on mutual respect to Pakistan, but Islamabad spit on it and remains stuck to its pro-terror policies in order to destabilize Afghanistan and undermining the US-led war on terror.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Nifty experienced consistent selling pressure throughout the week, resulting in a decline of 2.80 per cent from its all-time high, said Rupak De, Senior Technical analyst at LKP Securities.
This recent correction has caused it to dip below the critical 21-day Exponential Moving Average (21EMA). The sentiment appears bearish at this point, with a key support level identified at 19,600, De said.
A breach below 19,600 could potentially initiate a more significant market correction. On the upside, 19,800 is expected to serve as a resistance level, he added.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said domestic markets closed on a sombre note as mixed cues from US and Asian markets weakened domestic investors' confidence.
The Nifty 50 dropped 70 points on Friday to close at 19,674 , while the Sensex fell 221 points to end the week at 66,009.
Nevertheless, PSU bank stocks outperformed as India's inclusion in JP Morgan's Government Bond Index led to a decline in bond yields, Nair said.
A broad basis, risk-averse sentiment prevailed due to the ongoing ascent of US bond yields and concern over higher rates for a prolonged period, he added.
Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities, said the prevailing sentiment in the Bank Nifty index remains bearish. As a result, it's advisable to maintain a "sell on rise" approach. The next immediate support is seen in the 44,500-44,400 range.
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Avoid Retail Stocks After Theft Was Up 20% in 2022
The weakening economy and rising inflation are hurting many people. For those in despair, retail theft rose in 2022 by nearly 20%.
The National Retail Federation said that retail sales firms lost $112.1 billion from shrink (or retail theft). This is up from $93 in 2021.
Retailers need to adjust to the new reality of higher crime rates. Target (TGT) plans to close nine stores in major U.S. cities. It cited the increase in violence and organized retail crime.
In their quarterly earnings reports, Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), Macy's (M), and Lowe's (LOW) said that crime was one of the reasons their earnings weakened.
Pharmacies like Walgreens (WBA) and CVS Health (CVS) are closing store locations in places where theft levels are high. CVS even locks up products like toothpaste behind transparent casings to prevent theft.
Investors should avoid most retail stocks. Gap (GPS) and Nike (NKE) are exceptions. Their stock rebounded recently. Conversely, Home Depot (HD), Best Buy (BBY), Ulta Beauty (ULTA). and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) are either underperforming or reported weak results.
Consumers have less disposable income. Wages are growing slowly compared to inflation. They must spend less at stores as a result. This hurts the profitability of many retailers.
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Prosafe SE: Safe Concordia Awarded US Gulf Project
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Prosafe has been issued a letter of award, subject to final contract, to provide accommodation and construction support using the Safe Concordia in the US Gulf of Mexico.
The duration of the contract commencing Q2/Q3 2023 is approximately one year. The contract linked to the award has an approximate value of USD 33 million.
Prosafe is a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker code PRS. For more information, please refer to
Stavanger, 22 September 2022
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Phone: +47 51 65 24 30 / +47 907 65 155
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Phone: +47 47 51 64 25 17 / +47 415 08 186
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MNDOT looks back on project, program highlights of 2011
Several transportation projects, programs and initiatives implemented in 2011 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation improved safety for the traveling public and the overall quality of life for Minnesotans, according to the agency.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30
By Sadraddin Aghjayev – Trend:
Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic must step up their trade and mutual investment, said Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek, visiting Azerbaijan, at the joint press conference with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Trend reports on September 30.
“We greatly appreciate our strategic partnership based on the 2015 joint statement,” Kulhanek added. “We wish to deepen our mutually beneficial cooperation. Azerbaijan is not only our main energy supplier.
“I think that as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can add a lot more to our bilateral relations,” said the Czech Foreign Minister. “We must work together to further intensify trade and investment between our two countries. In this area I see a lot of untapped potential. I am here in Baku with more than 17 Czech companies.
Kulhanek said these companies are well known for their innovative solutions.
Some companies work in the tourism, finance, banking, industry and manufacturing sectors, the Czech Foreign Minister added.
Kulhanek said there is vast potential for cooperation in the areas of water and waste management, renewable energy, agriculture and infrastructure.
“Our countries continue to develop their fruitful cooperation in the energy sector,” said the Czech Foreign Minister. the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan.
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The acting undersecretary for Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Saleh bin Majid al-Khulaifi, has stressed that the Cabinet's decision to ban services in restaurants, barbershops and clubs comes in consideration for those who are yet to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
This came in response to a question on not allowing people who have received vaccination to go to restaurants and barbershops on Wednesday following the announcement of the Cabinet decision.
He said there are people who use these services and have not received the vaccine yet, and are therefore at risk of infection. The service may be provided in closed places, which increases the risk of exposure to the virus.
In light of the current situation and the high number of cases, it is not advisable to provide these services, especially in high-risk places, whether it is sports clubs or restaurants, he added.
Regarding the closure of popular markets on Fridays and Saturdays, and the exclusion of commercial complexes from this, he explained that the aim of these measures is to provide services to the public and at the same time protect society from the dangers of the virus.
Regarding commercial complexes and malls, he noted that these complexes have modern ventilation systems, and in the event that any of them violates social distancing requirements or rules pertaining to their capacity, they will be closed just as some violating complexes have been shut previously. He called on all shops to abide by the rules, measures and restrictions approved by the Shura Council.
Regarding the restrictions on restaurants and cafes outside commercial complexes, al-Khulaifi pointed out that the aim of the decision is to reduce the time people sit in restaurants and cafes and not to close them.
He said restaurants and cafes, whether in malls or in commercial streets, and clubs are allowed to offer their products and services to the public through delivery or pick-up.
He reiterated that the main goal of the restrictions is to prevent sitting inside these restaurants and cafes, whether indoors or in the open, and not closure.
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New Delhi: Amid the illegal blockade of Qatar by the four Arab nations, Qatari Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here on Saturday.
The minister and his accompanying delegation had a meeting with the Indian minister and other officials.
The ministers discussed bilateral relations and also developments regarding the Qatar blockade and illegal actions taken against Doha.
The welfare of Indian workers in the Qatar also came up for discussion during a meeting.
Sheikh Mohamed tweeted from his official handle that " and ; a long history of partnership, cooperation & coordination. Fruitful mtngs serving the interests of our friendly nations."
Sheikh Mohammed also met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"EAM @SushmaSwaraj welcomes Mr. Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Foreign Minister of Qatar on his visit to India," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted along with a picture of the two leaders.
"Bilateral issues, including welfare of Indian workers in Qatar were discussed," he said.
There are around 630,000 expatriate Indians in Qatar, many of whom are blue collar workers in that country's construction sector.
India is close to Qatar as it is the largest gas supplier of New Delhi.
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(MENAFN) Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Russian central bank, has raised concerns about the country's inflation rate, stating that annual inflation has now exceeded 7percent. Speaking before the State Duma on Thursday, Nabiullina emphasized the need for caution from the government, particularly in light of the central bank's target of 4%. Her remarks followed criticism directed at the regulator for its recent decision to raise the interest rate to 15percent.
Nabiullina addressed the criticism by stating that annual inflation is akin to a "rear-view mirror," providing insight into past ups and downs rather than offering a comprehensive view of future developments. She highlighted that the annual indicator may not accurately reflect the current situation with prices and stressed the importance of considering the month-to-month progression of inflation.
According to central bank data, the average monthly price increase over the three months through October totaled 0.88percent, corresponding to an annual increase of 11.1percent. This underscores the ongoing challenges posed by rising inflation in the country.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Economic Development reported a further acceleration in annual inflation in Russia, reaching 7.16percent in the week through November 13. In response to the escalating inflationary pressures, the Bank of Russia revised its inflation forecast for 2023 to a range of 7-7.5percent, an increase from the previous expectation of 6-7percent by the end of this year.
The cautionary remarks from the head of the central bank underscore the complex economic landscape in Russia, prompting discussions about the impact of inflation on monetary policy decisions and the broader economic outlook for the country.
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Doha: A new Metrolink route has been added to the Doha Metro network.
The M143 route, with a frequency of 12 minutes, travels between Corniche Metro station and Al Jazeera Media Network Office.
Metrolink is a feeder bus network providing first and last mile connectivity to Qatar Rail customers within 2 to 5-kilometer radius of the Doha Metro stations.
The Metrolink is free and operates from 6am – 11pm (Saturday to Thursday) and 2pm – 11pm (Friday).
Doha Metro currently operates Red Line South from Al Qassar to Al Wakra and more routes are expected to open soon.
The initial operation includes 13 out of 18 Red Line stations: Al Qassar, DECC, QIC West Bay, Corniche, Al Bidda (Interchange Station), Msheireb (Interchange Station), Al Doha Al Jadeda, Umm Ghawalina, Al Matar Al Qadeem, Oqba Ibn Nafie, Free Zone, Ras Bu Fontas and Al Wakra.
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Lawmakers get budget blame, too
While many are upset over Gov. Tim Pawlenty's recent unallotment of state funding to balance the budget, DFL leaders should look in the mirror before issuing complaints.
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(MENAFN) FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a warning during a Senate hearing, stating that the United States is currently facing an elevated terrorist threat level, particularly after the recent attack by Hamas on Israel. Wray, briefing the Senate Judiciary Committee on the FBI's activities in domestic counterintelligence and counterterrorism, expressed unprecedented concern about the simultaneous escalation of multiple threats.
Responding to questions from Senator Lindsey Graham about the severity of the threat, Wray emphasized the widespread nature of the elevated threats, using the metaphor of "blinking red lights" reminiscent of pre-9/11 warnings. Senator Graham sought insights into the danger posed by Hamas, questioning whether it could be considered the most significant threat to the United States since 9/11. Wray acknowledged that since October 7, various foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks in the United States, contributing to the heightened risk.
In his prepared testimony, Wray clarified that, at present, the FBI has no information indicating that Hamas possesses the intent or capability to conduct operations within the United States However, he expressed specific concerns about the potential for violence by supporters of Hamas on behalf of the group. The primary focus of the FBI's counterterrorism efforts remains on "homegrown violent extremists" (HVE) – individuals or small cells radicalized online who utilize easily accessible weapons to target soft targets.
This article delves into the FBI Director's alarming assessment of the current terrorism threat landscape in the United States, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the risks and the Bureau's focus on addressing homegrown violent extremism.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has set up the Council for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine as an advisory body.
A decree to that effect, No. 210/2020, has been published on the website of the head of state.
Zelensky wrote on his Facebook page that the tasks to the government mentioned in the decree are the priority steps the importance and urgency of which were emphasized by all representatives of higher education during a meeting on Tuesday, June 2.
According to him, quality education for Ukrainians is a strategic priority.
"We must form clear goals and train competitive specialists in accordance with the needs of the Ukrainian economy, determine which professions the market is oversaturated with and which, on the contrary, will be in great demand in the coming years," Zelensky said.
He said that no less important was the development of a network of modern, comfortable dormitories, as well as their sufficient number for the needs of students.
Zelensky stressed the need to promote the study of mathematics and science.
According to him, special attention will be paid to the promotion of Ukrainian education among foreign students.
He said that among the tasks of the Council for the Development of Higher Education would be improving the quality and content of higher education in Ukraine, preparing proposals for improving Ukrainian legislation in this area, in particular on the financial autonomy of higher education institutions, the mechanism for attracting private investment and developing public-private partnerships.
"I want to emphasize that we are not focused only on higher education. In the near future, we will hold meetings with representatives of preschool, secondary and vocational education and together identify ways to develop and improve these levels," Zelensky said.
On June 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the heads of the leading higher education institutions of Ukraine and discussed with them the optimization of higher educational institutions, teachers 'salaries and students' study conditions.
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