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Kuwait- 5th GCC Heritage, Oral History Conf. kicks off in Abu Dhabi
(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ABU DHABI, Oct 16 (KUNA) -- The 5th GCC Heritage and Oral History Conference on Monday kicked off, with the participation of some academics, researchers, and experts at Gulf universities and institutions.
In a speech at inaugurating the event, Saif Ghobash, Director-General of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), Abu Dhabi, underlined the importance of moral education for building young generations.
He said "we look forward to applying a unified Gulf approach in the field of moral education and other subjects which prepare our children for the flourishing future." Organizing the event in UAE enhances efforts exerted by the DCT in order to build a promising Gulf partnership on the level of culture and heritage.
The event themed "Moral Education: An Authentic Part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Heritage" featured several sessions which discussed different expertise and experiments in moral education.
Bazzah Al-Batni, a Kuwaiti researcher, highlighted, in her paper, the concept of education through fairy tales mentioned by grandparents that aimed to implant values in the hearts of the young generations in an interesting way.
The tale is a simplest way to help children know good manners, she said. (end) bsu.hm
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Saudi- SR10,000 Fine for Not Holding Umrah Permit during Holy Month of Ramadan, Ministry of Interior Warns
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Riyadh, Apr. 08, 2021, SPA -- An official source at the Ministry of Interior announced that in implementation of precautionary measures and preventive measures to confront and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure commitment to applying the approved preventive regulation for performing Umrah, in line with the safe operational capacity in all sites in the holy site of Makkah (Al-Haram Al-Makki) and its squares, it has been decided that whoever found attempting to perform Umrah during the Holy Month of Ramadan without holding an official permit will be subject to a SR10,000 fine and whoever caught attempting to enter into the holy site of Makkah (Al-Haram Al-Makki) to pray without holding a permit will be subject to a SR1,000 fine. This penalty will be implemented until the pandemic is over and public life returns to normal.
The source called on citizens and residents to abide by all the instructions requiring those wishing to perform Umrah or pray in the holy site of Makkah (Al-Haram Al-Makki) to obtain a permit, stressing that security personnel will carry out their duties in all roads, security control check points, sites and corridors leading to the central area surrounding the holy site of Makkah (Al-Haram Al-Makki) to prevent any attempt to violate the regulations in force.
22:41 LOCAL TIME 19:41 GMT
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ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- This Ramadan, Al Ain welcomes local and regional guests to immerse themselves in a world of wonder during its new Radaman at Hafeet experience.
The engaging three-week activation is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in cooperation with their strategic partner, Al Ain City Municipality.
Ramadan at Hafeet features an eclectic programme of culture, culinary delights, arts, family fun, shopping, and live entertainment – set against the backdrop of the rugged Jabel Hafeet mountain. The nightly entertainment and retail pop-ups all represent the joys of UAE culture and Al Ain's spirit.
Ramadan at Hafeet will offer roaming artists such as compelling Hakawati storytellers, puppet shows and a Tarabish band, alongside on-stage musical performances. Visitors can enjoy popular international and homegrown food kiosks, as well as retail pop-ups at the Ramadan Souk, with endless entertainment for friends and families spending time together over Ramadan.
The Radaman at Hafeet activation will open on the first day of Ramadan and remain open for three weeks, taking place 9.00 pm to 3.00 am daily at Green Mubazzarah, Jabel Hafeet.
Visitors can Indulge in an exclusive food experience at the 'Jalst Ramadan' section. Located on an elevated platform, the dining concept is designed for optimal comfort and ideal for - those seeking a special evening to unwind and enjoy the overall ambiance of Ramadan.
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Dubai Customs' Emirates Post Customs Center deals with 1,880,880 Postal Parcels in 2022
Dubai – 18 January 2023: Dubai Customs supports the vital role of postal services as part of their efforts to boost e-commerce activity in the UAE, by providing the best facilities and customs services for postal parcels coming through the Emirates Post.
The Emirates Post Customs Center, which operates under the Air Cargo Centers Management, provides advanced services supporting e-commerce and postal parcels including inspection, customs declarations and online approvals. The Emirates Post Customs Center dealt with around 1,880,880 parcels in 2022.
“We keep developing our performance at the Emirates Post Customs Center to keep up with the growth and momentum the UAE is witnessing in the e-commerce field,” said Sultan Saif Al-Suwaidi, Director of Air Cargo Customs Centers Management. We train our employees and inspectors on the latest trends in this sector, and we have supported our human resources with the most advanced technologies to check and inspect these parcels using the latest AI applications and systems. This is part of a wider vision to support Dubai as a favorite e-commerce hub for the wider region and beyond. It is important these parcels arrive to their destination without any delay, and this is what we do.”
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(MENAFN) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into problems with Teslas, this time focusing on complaints that the seat belts may not hold people in a crash. The investigation covers an estimated 50,000 Model X SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years. The agency has received two complaints from Tesla owners that the front belts weren’t sufficiently connected at the factory.
According to documents posted by the agency on Tuesday, the belt linkage and pretensioners, which tighten the belts before a crash, are anchored to the seat frames. Both complaints allege that the linkage and pretensioner separated from the frames when the vehicles were driving and force was exerted. Neither incident involved a crash. The agency is opening the probe to look into Tesla’s manufacturing processes, how often the problem happens, and how widespread it is. Investigations can lead to recalls.
This is not the first time that Tesla has come under scrutiny by the NHTSA. The agency is also investigating complaints about problems with Teslas dating back to 2020, including partially automated driving systems that can brake for no reason or run into emergency vehicles parked on highways, steering wheels that can suddenly disconnect, and suspension parts that can fail.
Tesla has faced criticism for its approach to safety in the past. In 2018, a Tesla Model X crashed into a highway barrier in California, killing the driver. The NHTSA investigated the accident and found that the Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the crash, and the driver had received multiple visual and audible warnings to place his hands on the steering wheel.
It is essential for Tesla to take prompt action and address any safety issues identified by the NHTSA. The safety of drivers and passengers should always be a top priority for automakers, and any potential defects or malfunctions must be addressed promptly to prevent accidents and injuries.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations should strictly demand that the Russians leave the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and hand it over to the control of a special commission.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, wrote this on his Twitter account, Ukrinform reports.
According to him,“this morning in Europe became possible just because the Zaporizhzhya NPP miraculously did not explode yesterday. The Russian Federation has seized it and is staging dangerous provocations there”.
Podolyak stressed that the IAEA and UN must demand that Russia withdraw from the NPP and hand it over to the control of a special commission. Read also:
Ukraine calls on world to take measures to force Russians to release Zaporizhia NPP
As reported, on the evening of August 5, Russians hit a high-voltage power line at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, and a fire broke out. As a result of damage to power lines, the power unit No. 4 of the NPP was disconnected from the power grid.
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Even as the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) officials prepare to implement a recent gazette notification from the Jal Shakti Ministry that all projects on Krishna and Godavari rivers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to be managed by the respective boards, the Centre on Thursday said that the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister requested it to prevail upon Telangana to stop at once the indiscriminate withdrawal of water for power generation.
The KRMB, through a letter dated July 15, requested the Telangana state GENCO authorities to stop further release of water immediately through Srisailam Dam Left Power House as it was agreed that quantum of water drawn for power generation purpose is incidental to irrigation and drinking water needs, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said in a statement tabled in the Lok Sabha.
Subsequently, the KRMB again, vide letter dated July 16, has requested the Telangana's Special Chief Secretary, Irrigation & CAD Department, to stop the release of the water, he said in the statement, made in reply to a starred question by YSRCP member Y.S. Avinash Reddy regarding 'Power production from Srisailam reservoir'.
The Telangana government had earlier shot off a letter to the KRMB urging it to follow an ad hoc water sharing ratio of 50:50 between it and Andhra Pradesh from the water year 2021-22 till the finalisation of Brijesh Kumar Tribunal's decision as the state is still facing distress due to insufficient water.
According to the Central gazette, it was clarified that all the projects on the Krishna and Godavari rivers would be under the control of the respective boards. A total of 36 projects on the Krishna River will come under the purview of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) and 71 projects on the Godavari will come under the purview of the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB). The notification will take effect from October 14.
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Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The Pakistan government is preparing a 'contingency plan' to deal with the potential resurgence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terror group after reports suggesting the banned outfit was trying to make a comeback, sources said.
Although the government has been holding talks with the TTP for months to broker some kind of a deal, prospects of such an agreement are grim, the sources told The Express Tribune.
On Wednesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed his apprehensions about the success of the talks, while Pakistan's special envoy on Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq had admitted the peace process was at a 'nascent stage'.
With reports of some Taliban fighters being seen in the Swat valley, the authorities concerned are preparing a 'contingency plan' to deal with the militant threat in case talks with the TTP collapsed.
Authorities have not closed the window of talks with the TTP, they are at the same time ready to deal with any eventuality, The Express Tribune reported.
Sources said the primary reason Pakistan entered into talks with the TTP was that the Afghan Taliban were reluctant to take any military action against the outfit.
Instead, the interim Afghan Taliban government was keen on Pakistan and the TTP to resolve their differences through talks.
Pakistan began negotiating with the TTP not out of choice but out of compulsion, according to the sources.
During one of the in-camera briefings given to MPs, the military leadership had said talks were in an initial phase and any deal with the TTP would be strictly in accordance with the Constitution and law.
It is believed that Pakistan is trying to exhaust all available options before resorting to any other steps to deal with the threat of the TTP.
The Afghan Taliban government is in a fix as it is reluctant to take any action against the TTP but at the same understands the importance of Pakistan, Express Tribune reported.
With the recent killing of Al Qaeda chief Aymen-Al-Zawahiri in Kabul, the Taliban government in Afghanistan has now come under increased pressure to cut ties to terrorist groups.
Zawahiri's killing has diminished chances of the Taliban getting recognition in the foreseeable future.
If the issue of the TTP remains unaddressed, the Taliban may antagonise Pakistan, which has been their main advocate seeking legitimacy for the current government in Kabul, The Express Tribune said.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) By Tarek Bazza
Rabat – Morocco has been elected president of the ANIMA investment network (Cooperation Platform for Economic Development in the Mediterranean) for a 3-year term (2019-2021), during the General Assembly held on the sidelines of ANIMA's annual conference.
ANIMA is a multi-country cooperation platform for economic development in the Mediterranean, led from Marseille, France . The ANIMA network brings together 75 members from 22 countries in the Euro-Mediterranean area, including regional government and regional promotion agencies, entrepreneurs' federations, innovation centers, investors, and research institutes.
A distinguished Moroccan delegation took part in the conference, held in Tunis June 26-28. In attendance were the Director General of the Oriental Agency, Mohamed Mbarki; the Director of the International Cooperation and Economic Promotion Center of the Oriental Agency, Abdelkader Betari; as well as several directors and heads of regional investment centers (CRI); the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE); and private sector representatives, including the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM).
Morocco, represented by the Director of the International Cooperation and Economic Promotion Center, will chair the ANIMA platform, which was created in 2006 in Marseilles, France, by a consortium of Euro-Mediterranean country agencies, including Morocco.
Morocco succeeds Tunisia , which has chaired ANIMA for the last 6 years.
The Moroccan presidency, over the next 3 years, will propose a strategy for the development of Euro-Mediterranean territories and will pay particular attention to Africa .
During this conference, attended by 100 participants, ANIMA also held its general assembly to elect its board of directors and president.
This year's annual conference was dedicated to the project 'the Next Society,' which aims to support innovation in the Mediterranean . It was an opprtunity to launch the action plan until 2021.
ANIMA's objective is to improve the business and investment climate with sustainable and shared economic development in the Mediterranean.
In addition to ANIMA's annual conference and general assembly, a seminar was also organized to launch the Enhancing Business Support Organizations Mediterranean (EBSOMED) project and business networking in the countries of the southern Mediterranean.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) It is not enough to hear the nice words various senior foreign officials keep saying about Jordan and its wise dealing with regional challenges.
And it is not enough for them to keep emphasising that the country has always been bolstering the stability and security of the region. Its leadership is the real moderate voice in the Middle East. The country has always been helping with international causes, starting with fully supporting the just cause of the Palestinians to hosting millions of refugees from different countries, etc.
It is not enough, as there is an urgent need for real support from Jordan's friends, now and not tomorrow, as the country is facing aggravating economic woes that increasingly put pressure on Jordanians.
How to help is simple. Take the five-year $6.3 billion-assistance memorandum of understanding between Jordan and the United States on economic and military cooperation, signed in Amman recently, as a good example to follow.
Jordan is a real friend to many countries and their leaders, as well as influential Eastern and Western decision-making circles, keen to listen to His Majesty King Abdullah's wise and brave advice on how to tackle regional and global problems.
Many, especially the G-20 countries, should follow suit and sign agreements similar to the Jordanian-US deal. Incidentally, the G-20 accounts for 85 per cent of the global GDP.
If the world loves Jordan and admires its stances, as it says, it has to prove it in deeds, not in words only.
The writer is former media and communication director at His Majesty King Abdullah's Office, former adviser at the Royal Hashemite Court, and currently senior media adviser and special representative for international strategic communication at Talal Abu Ghazaleh Group.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- today today announced it received ISO 27001 accreditation for its information security management system (ISMS). The widely recognized certification reinforces Persona's position as one of the most secure service providers in the market, and demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining and protecting information security for customers.
'Protecting our customers' information is a top priority,' said Charles Yeh, CTO, Persona. 'Obtaining this certification is a true validation of our commitment to and investments in maintaining the highest security standards for our customers and employees.'
ISO 27001 is a rigorous certification that demonstrates Persona's adherence to international standards set by the International Organization for Standardization. The certification is considered the gold standard in information security and is a testament to Persona's stringent security processes and practices.
The ISO 27001 is part of a continuous process to ensure Persona's security processes and practices are in keeping with evolving compliance. In addition to this certification, Persona is SOC 2 Type II compliant.
ABOUT PERSONA Persona offers trusted identity infrastructure that gives businesses the building blocks they need to securely collect, verify, manage, and make decisions about individuals or other businesses – along with automation and orchestration tools to streamline the entire process from end to end. Founded in 2018, Persona is headquartered in San Francisco and is available in 200+ countries and 20 different languages. Persona serves any business that needs to verify its customers online, including retail, fintech, marketplace, delivery services, real estate and hospitality, HR, edtech, legal services, home and childcare services, and more. For additional information, please visit
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Foxconn Industrial Internet Co, is seeking to use proceeds from an initial public offering in China to bankroll 27.3bn yuan ($4.3bn) investment in next generation projects.
A unit of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant responsible for making Apple iPhones and Amazon fire tablets, Foxconn Industrial is looking to fund eight new technology projects, the firm said in an application prospectus on the China Securities Regulatory Commission website.
Led by billionaire Terry Gou, Hon Hai is moving into sectors beyond pure electronics assembly as growth in the global smartphone industry sputters. Floating Foxconn Industrial is one part of this strategy with proceeds to be used to support research into next-generation telecommunications and the Internet of Things. The firm is also building a $10bn display factory in the US that's won endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Foxconn Industrial had sales of 354.5bn yuan in 2017, up from 272.7bn yuan a year earlier, according to the prospectus. Net income climbed to 15.9bn yuan from 14.4bn.
Industrial Internet platforms, data centres, cloud computing, communications Internet and cloud service equipment, 5G and IoT solutions, artificial intelligence manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing capacity expansion are among projects Foxconn Industrial intends to fund, the prospectus said.
Foxconn said it will support the projects with bank loans if share proceeds aren't sufficient. The prospectus didn't disclose an issue price or the number of shares to be listed.
Employees work at the assembly line at Hon Hai Group's Foxconn plant in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Foxconn Industrial had sales of 354.5bn yuan in 2017, up from 272.7bn yuan a year earlier, according to the prospectus.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 10:03 AM
Last updated: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 10:15 AM
Some private schools in the UAE, including at least one in Dubai, switched to remote learning on Thursday as unstable weather conditions persisted in the country.
Gems Education said Wellington International School, Dubai; Winchester School, Fujairah; and Westminster School, Ras Al Khaimah, moved classes online. The schools in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah switched to remote learning based on directives issued by the Ministry of Education. 'All other schools are open as usual,' Gems Education said in a statement.
As per announcements made yesterday, remote learning has been activated for students of government schools in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah due to the unstable weather. The police in the two emirates said students will learn from home on January 26 and 27 (Thursday and Friday). The move will ensure the safety of students and school staff, the police added.
Public and private schools in Sharjah's Kalba City and Fujairah dispersed students at 12pm on wednesday due to the heavy rains.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported light to moderate rains in parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah this morning.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN) has distributed a number of medical, and assistive devices to its affiliates in collaboration with 'Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam). The event was held under the patronage of Chairman of the Board of Directors of QSRSN Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani (pictured).
The equipment provided included a range of medical mobility chairs, electric chairs, bathroom chairs, chairs for children with severe disabilities, medical beds, cranes for disabled people, computers for people with visual disabilities, glasses, and respirators, hearing aid devices, and a range of prostheses.
Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani praised the efforts of the ‘support' fund and its outstanding support for QSRSN and its members of persons with disabilities. He expressed happiness in the fruitful cooperation between the fund and QSRSN, stressing that this cooperation is in the interest of persons with disabilities and contributes significantly to achieving the objectives of QSRSN to rehabilitate persons with disabilities and integrate them into society and achieve a safe and dignified life for them.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN) explained that the provision of a ‘support' fund for medical and assistive devices for persons with disabilities has a great effect inhelping them in movement and integration into society according to the type of disability and its requirements, which are determined through QSRN and by specialists, expressing the hope of continued cooperation between the two sides.
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Colombo, Sept 20 (News 1st) – Newspaper advertisements published in newspapers to lease three more valuable plots of land in the city of Colombo for investment projects on a 99-year lease basis.
The advertisement was published by the Urban Development Authority.
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Tenders have been called for three plots of land on DR Wijewardena Mawatha in Colombo for mixed development projects.
The following three sites are to be leased, as per the advertisement :
– Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center
– People's Bank Queens Branch
– Sathosa Warehouse Complex
The base value of the land where the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center is located is Rs. 3.7 billion.
The base value of the land where the People's Bank Queens Branch is located is Rs. 1.3 billion and the base value of the land where the Sathosa Warehouse Complex is located is Rs. 1.6 billion.
A special feature is investors are only given month to submit proposals for projects implemented on these lands.
Meanwhile, proposals have already been made to provide a number of valuable properties in the city of Colombo, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, the Hilton and the Grand Orient Hotel, for investment projects through Selandiva Investments.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In 2022/2023 marketing year (MY), Ukraine exported 35.810 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops. In March, the country exported 3.513 million tonnes of these crops.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the ministry of agrarian policy and food of Ukraine (MAPF) with reference to the State Customs Service.
It is noted that since the beginning of 2022/2023 MY (from July 2022 to March 20, 2023), Ukraine has exported 12.285 million tonnes of wheat (18.399 million tonnes in 2021/2022 MY), 2.229 million tonnes of barley (5.641 million tonnes in 2021/2022 MY), 16,800 tonnes of rye (161,900 tonnes in 2021/2022 MY), and 20.981 million tonnes of corn (20.348 million tonnes in 2021/2022 MY). Read also: first ship with 30,000 t of ukrainian wheat arrives in kenya
In March 2023, the country exported 977,000 tonnes of wheat, 179,000 tonnes of barley, 1,000 tonnes of rye, and 2.377 million tonnes of corn. In total, 3.513 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops were exported in March.
In addition, Ukraine shipped 145,300 tonnes of flour for export. Of these, 13,500 tonnes were exported in March.
As reported, according to the MAPF, in January-February 2023, Ukraine exported more than 11.8 million tonnes of agricultural products. Of these, more than 5.7 million tonnes of corn, 2.8 million tonnes of wheat, and 416,000 tonnes of barley were exported.
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(MENAFN) Turkish Technic, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul team of flag carrier Turkish Airlines, has inked an agreement with Air Serbia to supply base repair activities.
In line with the agreement, base repairs of the airlines’ Airbus A320ceo aircraft has started at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport services, the firm stated in an announcement on Friday.
The A330 aircraft is going to be taken to repairs at the same area of Turkish Technic in the future months, it added.
"We are delighted to strengthen Turkish Technic's partnership with Air Serbia and aim to continue building on our relationship further for the years to come," in line with Mikail Akbulut, the chief executive of Turkish Technic.
Jiri Marek, Air Serbia’s chief executive, highlighted that the flag carrier progressively looks for functioning competence and advanced travel experience for its travelers.
"Accordingly, we made a partnership with Turkish Technic and entrusted them with the maintenance of several aircraft of our Airbus fleet. We strongly believe this contract is the beginning of a great partnership between our companies," he underlined.
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(MENAFN) The latest opinion poll released by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research paints a somber picture of the sentiment among German companies, highlighting ongoing challenges facing Europe's largest economy. Factors contributing to the prevailing pessimism include a shortage of skilled workers, sluggish global trade, elevated interest rates, and political uncertainties. Despite a marginal uptick in business sentiment to 85.5 points in February from 85.2 points in January, the overall outlook remains subdued, with the institute characterizing the situation as one of stabilization at a low level.
This poll arrives on the heels of a significant downward revision in the government's growth forecast for the year, now projected at a mere 0.2 percent compared to the earlier estimate of 1.3 percent. The contraction of 0.3 percent experienced by the German economy in 2023 stands as a notable setback, particularly considering Germany's historical position as a powerhouse exporter.
Germany grapples with a myriad of both short-term and long-term challenges. The recent surge in inflation, triggered by disruptions in natural gas supplies from Russia amid the conflict in Ukraine, has eroded consumer purchasing power. While there has been a subsequent easing of inflationary pressures and an alignment of wages, the impact of the slowdown in global trade has been keenly felt in an economy heavily reliant on exports. Moreover, the European Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates in an effort to combat inflation has further constrained credit-sensitive sectors, particularly in real estate and housing.
These multifaceted challenges underscore the complex landscape confronting German businesses and policymakers alike, as they navigate a delicate balance between addressing immediate concerns and implementing long-term strategies for sustainable economic growth.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 7. Will Armenia
demonstrate its willingness to be a good neighbor and to be
supportive? Again, it's an open question. I think if they think
strategically, that's the only way for Armenia to preserve its
sovereignty, said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the Forum
titled "Karabakh: Back Home After 30 Years. Accomplishments and
Challenges" co-organized by ADA University and the Center of
Analysis of International Relations, Trend reports.
“What is happening now, as we observed from Baku, in the
Armenian government is chaotic shifts from one pole to another.
They think that another pole will be a kind of salvation for them.
No, it will be just another big brother. Nothing more than that,
and whether this big brother will be better than the previous one,
I frankly doubt. Because it is very far away. It is not very
strongly committed to the region, and from all points of view,
pursues its own political or maybe personal ambitious ideas. So,
Armenia needs to demonstrate its willingness in order to be part of
that integration. As I said, peace agreement is, of course, the
main pre-requisite, but not the only one,” the head of state
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, July 12, 2023, SPA -- Dammam-based King Abdulaziz Port has received CMA CGM SYMI, the first on the Kingdom's east coast to receive a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered container vessel.
Boasting a capacity of 15,400 TEUs and measuring 366 meters in length, 51 meters wide, and a draft of 16 meters, CMA CGM SYMI has been running on clean energy since entering service in 2022, reflecting the maritime industry's growing intent to go carbon-neutral across its operations.
The vessel's arrival is testament to the world-class ability of King Abdulaziz Port and its terminal operator, Saudi Global Ports (SGP), which makes it a highly sought-after destination for trade and logistics by container giants such as CMA CGM. With a strategic location at the crossroads of three major continents, the Saudi ports sector is well-equipped to strengthen global supply chains and lead a sustainable future across the shipping landscape, in line with the ambitions of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), and the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative that pledges to reduce 278 million tons of carbon emissions every year by 2030.
LNG-powered vessels are no strangers to Saudi shores. Mega containership CMA CGM Jacques Saade docked at Jeddah Islamic Port in 2021; the largest boxship to run on LNG in the world, the groundbreaking vessel features a capacity of 23,000 TEUs, a length of 400 meters, and a width of 61 meters.
11:16 LOCAL TIME 08:16 GMT
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said that during an upcoming visit of Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Ali Asghar Mounesan to Moscow, will sign visa waiver for group tours, Trend reports citing İRNA .
Jalali said in an interview with IRNA on Saturday that Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Ali Asghar Mounesan will visit Moscow on Sunday - tomorrow - to sign visa waiver for groups between Iran and Russia.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Oct 16, 2020, that visa waiver for Iranian tourist groups will take effect in the near future.
Speaking at a weekly press conference, Maria Zakharova in response to IRNA reporter said that Iran and Russia have signed agreement on visa waiver for tourist groups on March 27, 2017.
"Visa waiver for tourist groups will take effect after Russian tourist agency determine an Iranian partner to regulate carrying out the agreement," she said, noting that the agreement was signed by the Iranian and Russian foreign ministers during the visit of Mohammad Javad Zarif to Moscow on March 27, 2017.
She said that as per the agreement, tourist groups, including five to 50 people are allowed to visit Russia for 15 days.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin inked a visa-free agreement for tourist groups.
Last February, Iran's tourism ministry announced that it would follow up the agreement at the [27th edition] Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT), which was held from March 17 to 19.
Based on the 2017 agreement tour groups of 5 to 50 people heading to [easternmost parts of] Russia from Iran or vice versa are granted a visa-free stay of up to 15 days.
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Ankara, Jan 27 (IANS) It is 'meaningless' to hold a trilateral meeting with Sweden and Finland to discuss their NATO accession process after recent protests in Stockholm, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said.
'In this environment, a trilateral meeting is meaningless. It has been postponed because the current environment will overshadow this,' Cavusoglu explained at a joint press conference with visiting Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.
'Sweden has to decide. Does it want to join NATO or not? One of the aims of these incidents is to prevent Sweden from joining NATO,' the Turkish minister said, referring to recent protests in the Nordic country, which involves burning of Quran and demonstrations by the supporters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) outlawed by Türkiye.
He warned the incident was a 'racist attack that has nothing to do with freedom of thought'.
Turkey has postponed a trilateral meeting with Sweden and Finland on their NATO bids slated for February following the burning of a copy of the Quran in Stockholm.
Sweden and Finland submitted their formal requests to join NATO in May 2022, which were initially objected by Türkiye, a NATO member, citing their support for anti-Turkish Kurdish organisations and political dissidents.
A month later, Turkey, Sweden and Finland reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) ahead of the NATO summit held in Madrid.
Under the MoU, Ankara agreed to lift its veto on the NATO bids by Finland and Sweden, which in return pledged to support Türkiye's fight against terrorism and address its 'pending deportation or extradition requests of terror suspects expeditiously and thoroughly.'
The Turkish parliament has not ratified the Nordic countries' NATO bids so far, citing that they have yet to meet Turkey's requests.
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Goldman Sachs will allow partners and managing directors to take as much time off as they want under a new“flexible vacation” to“rest and recharge”, according to an internal memo.“As of May 1, there will be no cap on paid leave and senior staff can take time off without a fixed vacation day entitlement,” the memo said.
All about the new Goldman Sachs policy
The memo stated that as of May 1, there is no cap on paid leave for senior staff in the firm. Every employee will also be expected to take a minimum of 15 days leave per year from January 2023, with at least one week of consecutive time off. Junior staff will get an extra two days off each year.
The move is significant for Wall Street banks whose employees work for extremely long hours. Moreover, it is following a complaint from a group of first-year analysts at Goldman Sachs about overworking. The employees threatened to quit if the conditions remained the same.
Unlimited holidays for better mental health
David Solomon, the chief executive of the bank stated that they are taking the complaints very seriously. Goldman is notorious for its excruciatingly long working hours. The firm is hoping that this new plan will help in improving resilience and well-being among staff. Recently, the new concept of unlimited holidays is becoming more popular. Companies including LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Netflix were successful in incorporating it to stop staff from experiencing burnout .
Goldman Sachs is also one of the few financial institutes to bring staff back to the office five days a week. According to Solomon, working from home was a 'temporary aberration'. He stated that working from the office is 'critical' for operations.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 18
By Jeyhun Alakbarov - Trend:
The Yevlakh-Kocharli railway will be reconstructed in Azerbaijan, Elchin Mammadov, head of the infrastructure department of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, said, Trend reports on Dec. 18.
'This line is part of the 104-kilometer Yevlakh-Khankendi railroad, which runs from Barda to Aghdam,' Mammadov added.
"As is known, the president signed a decree on the reconstruction of the Barda-Aghdam railway,' head of the department said. 'There is a big number of unexploded ordnance in the liberated districts. All of it will be neutralized by the relevant structures. The construction process will begin upon completion of these operations."
'The construction of a railway is not an easy task,' Mammadov added. 'It is necessary to conduct the earthwork to lay railing there. As soon as this is done, the railway will be laid. At present, only a part of this railway is operating from Yevlakh to Kocharli. I would like to stress that it will also be reconstructed."
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka : Winners of the raffle draw, organised for the visitors of the recently concluded of the international tourism fair - Dhaka Travel Mart 2022 received their prizes at a ceremony held on July 23 at a restaurant in the city. Awards sponsoring organisations handed over the prizes to the winners.
Laila Farhana Arin received economy class return tickets to the Maldives for the couple while return tickets to Singapore for the couple went to SK Roy, all courtesy US-Bangla Airlines.
Jashim Uddin won economy class return tickets to Sharjah courtesy Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and Mohammad Hasanuzzaman received tickets for the couple for travel to Delhi courtesy Vistara Airlines.
Return tickets for a couple courtesy NOVOAIR went to Masudur Rahman.
Besides, Oman Air and Jazeera Airways awarded return tickets to London and Dubai respectively.
US-Bangla Airlines and NOVOAIR also awarded return tickets for travel to a few domestic destinations.
Several hotels and resorts at popular tourist destinations gave away complimentary vouchers for night stay.
Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of the Bangladesh Monitor in his speech at the ceremony said that the recent addition of the Dhaka Travel Mart was a big success and it attracted over 15,000 visitors during three days and the fair recorded an overall transaction of more than BDT 15 crore.
The ceremony was also addressed by Nisha Tasnim Shaikh, Head of Operations, Triplover- the title sponsor; Md Kamrul Islam, General Manager, Public Relations, US-Bangla Airlines- the premium sponsor; Tahera Khondoker, General Manager, Public Relations, Biman Bangladesh Airlines- the airline partner; and Md Ziaul Haque Howlader, Public Relations Manager, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, among others.
Representatives of the participating organisations and raffle draw winners shared their experiences about the tourism fair with the audience.
The international tourism fair Dhaka Travel Mart 2022 was organised in an effort to help the country's ailing travel trade sector revive after the devastating coronavirus pandemic. In this regard, the fair has been a massive success, generating BDT 15 crore sales.
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Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Director Arun Kumar's upcoming film, 'Aragan', featuring actors Michael Thangadurai and Sri Lankan Tamil Kavipriya in the lead, will be a fantasy thriller.
Participating in the teaser launch event of the film, director Arun Kumar said: 'During the COVID 19 situation, I couldn't meet the producer in person and hence narrated the entire script only through video calls.
'Despite not meeting him in person, he believed the substantial value of this script and agreed to produce it. Hence, I would call him an angel of God.'
The director also praised his lead actor Michael for the painstaking efforts he had to make to shoot this film.
'The film is a fantasy thriller and there is a particular scene in the movie in which actor Michael Thangadurai had to move through a narrow and steep cave. He had to take excruciating efforts to complete it. Not minding the difficult situation, he delivered a fine performance.
'That was not all. While shooting the film inside deep forests, he fell sick. Despite being unwell, he came up with a commanding performance.'
Apart from Michael and Kavipriya, the film, which has been produced by Trending Arts Hariharan Panchalingam, also features Sriranjani and Kalairani among others.
Cinematography for the film is by Surya and music is by twin brothers - Vivek and Jaswanth.
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LTRC setting up spring projects
The Wadena-Otter Tail Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) is looking forward to continuing recovery with more work and tying up loose ends in the spring.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The Oman football team will play friendly home matches against Costa Rica and Uruguay in October as part of its preparations for the 22nd Gulf Cup which will be played in Riyadh Saudi Arabia from November 13-26.
Oman faces Costa Rica at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (SQSC) in Muscat on October 10 in the first of two friendlies scheduled by the Oman Football Association (OFA) on FIFA-sanctioned matchdays.
It will be followed by the Uruguay match to be played on October 13 at the same venue. Both Costa Rica and Uruguay produced impressive performances at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil progressing to the knockouts from their group at the expense of England and Italy.
Uruguay is ranked sixth in the world while Costa Rica is 15th. Costa Rica turned out to be the biggest surprise package in Brazil making it to the quarterfinal stage where it lost to The Netherlands on penalties. Meanwhile Oman will play an away friendly against Ireland in Dublin on September 3.
Oman faces a tough draw in the Gulf Cup. It plays defending champion UAE Iraq and Kuwait in Group B. Oman coach Paul Le Guen said 'It will be a very exciting time for our players. We are preparing hard to do well at the Gulf Cup and also trying to be ready for the 2015 Asia Cup [to be played in Australia in January]. To play teams of this standard will be a real test of how far we have developed. We look forward to all the Omani fans getting behind the team.'
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Lighting up the town: Moscow to use neon lights to mark UN's 70th birthday
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) A whole array of buildings in central Moscow will be lit up on Saturday evening in honor of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.
On October 24 a total of 48 buildings in the center of the Russian capital Moscow will be backlit in blue the color of the United Nations flag; the goal is to pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of the formation of the organization according to the Moscow Fuel and Energy Department.
"Neon lights will be seen on ten buildings on Prospect Mira eight buildings on Novy Arbat Street 28 buildings on Tverskaya Street and two buildings on Pushkin Square and Strastnoy Boulevard" the department said.
In addition a sign reading 'UN —70 Years' will be illuminated on the media facades of buildings on Novy Arbat Street.
These facades include a series of huge displays composed of 600 LED light strips mounted on the outer surface of three buildings on Novy Arbat Street.
The displays are designed to display text animation graphics and video on major Russian Moscow and international holidays.
The UN-themed backlighting will glow between 5:19 p.m. and midnight Moscow time.
Meanwhile users of social networks including Twitter have reported that the backlighting had already been turned on.
One of tweets said on Friday evening that "Novy Arbat is shining in neon lights today in honor of the UN."
On October 24 1945 the Charter of the United Nations came into force a document that was signed by 50 countries. Currently the UN includes a total of 193 member states.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) promises massive dislocation. Conventional cars have twice as many parts as electric vehicles, translating into far fewer assembly hours.
Striking for wages and security against Detroit's“Big Three” car manufacturers, the United Auto Workers trade union claims that the transition endangers 35,000 jobs among its 150,000 members.
Meanwhile, upstart firms, exemplified by Tesla, Rivian and SK On, are hiring non-union workers from outside the established industry, while Ford and its counterparts are building EV and battery plants in right-to-work states outside the
United Auto Workers' purview . On top of these disruptions comes the threat of new competition from Chinese automakers.
The US government wants
two-thirds of new cars
sold in 2032 to be electric. The European Union is even more ambitious, wanting all new cars sold to be electric from 2035. But neither wants to import EVs from China.
Yet with generous subsidies, abundant engineering talent, a flair for innovation, a huge domestic market and public support for decarbonization, China has become the dominant producer of low-cost EVs.
The BYD e6, an all-electric MPV manufactured by BYD Auto. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
In 2022, China produced almost 60% of the world's EVs - both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In 2023, production is expected to reach 8 million units, or 25 % of all cars sold in China compared with 22 % in the European Union, just 6 % in the United States, and a measly 3 % in Japan.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
SRINAGAR- The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) Sub-Committee on Wednesday released a press statement cautioning young cricketers of J&K against an imposter who deceived the youth by calling himself a JKCA Selector.
“It has been reported to the JKCA by a young cricketer from Kolkata that one person named Rahul Tiwari is carrying a Selector's Identity Card issued by JKCA and is collecting money from young players with the assurance that he will get them selected in the JKCA U-19/U-23 teams,” the press release qioted Sub-Committee member Anil Gupta as saying.
“On further enquiry, it came to my notice that the Identity Card is fake and carries the signature of Ex-CEO of JKCA and a BCCI Official. JKCA does not issue such Identity Cards to the Selectors,” the press release added.
“JKCA has filed a complaint at Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station Srinagar and Cyber Crime Branch, Srinagar since the conman Rahul Tiwari had also got a forged Player Registration Form in the name of Cricket Association Srinagar. Also the address shown in his ID card is Moti Bagh, Srinagar whereas no such locality exists in Srinagar.
“JKCA once again advises the young and budding cricketers not to fall to prey to such conman and assured them that the system of selections in JKCA is totally transparent and JKCA has not deputed anybody to select / recommend players from outside the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir,” the statement concluded.
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(MENAFN) The Goznak Joint Stock Company, which operates the Moscow Mint, recently announced that gold ingots weighing up to 20 grams can now be purchased through their website. This development is part of a broader initiative aimed at encouraging Russians to move away from US dollar savings and explore alternative investment options.
According to Goznak’s statement, individuals in Russia now have the opportunity to buy, sell, or store gold bars and coins directly. The company also revealed its plans to introduce 50-gram gold ingots for purchase on its website. These services will be accessible not only through the trading salon of the Moscow Mint but also through the Goznak.Investments app.
One notable feature of this offering is that the storage period for gold ingots at the Moscow Mint is unlimited. Additionally, Goznak guarantees the buyback of all bullion held in the mint’s secure vaults. Furthermore, the company will accept ingots that have been in circulation, provided there is no visible damage to the ingots or their packaging.
Since April 1, Russian precious metals refineries, along with Goznak and the country’s banks, have been granted permission to sell gold bars to individuals without applying value-added tax (VAT). This move by the Russian government is part of a broader strategy to incentivize citizens to invest in physical gold, aiming to divert them from relying solely on US dollar holdings, which has been a common method for Russians to safeguard their savings in the past.
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(MENAFNEditorial) CAIRO, Egypt, September 26, 2017/APO/ --
On Saturday 23 September, Joanna Roper, the UK's Special Envoy for Gender Equality, arrived in Cairo for a two day visit. During her visit, she will meet with the President of the National Council for Women in Egypt, Dr Maya Morsy, female Members of Parliament, and leaders working on women's social and economic empowerment.
Joanna Roper was appointed as the UK's first ever Special Envoy for Gender Equality in February this year, in recognition of the UK's intention to integrate gender equality into foreign policy at all levels. Her role is to build international support for gender equality priorities, working with international partners to promote women's equality.
Her visit to Egypt will focus on women's economic empowerment, and she will meet with officials and business leaders to discuss the importance of women fully participating in the economy based on the belief that building an inclusive economy benefits not only women, but the economy as a whole. Her visit coincides with the visit of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the UK's Trade Envoy to Egypt, and an accompanying trade delegation looking for opportunities to invest in Egypt.
The UK's support for the economic empowerment of women has included support for the Government of Egypt's Takaful and Karama programs, to enable the government to better target subsidies to the poorest. 92% of the 8 million Egyptians benefiting from the programs are women. The UK also recently announced an EGP 25m social enterprise fund which will support businesses including promoting the participation of women.
The Special Envoy for Gender Equality will also meet with education specialists to discuss the importance of girls' education, as a key factor in women's economic empowerment.
Her visit comes during the final week of ‘Gender September', a month of events at the British Embassy in Cairo designed to shine a spotlight on women in leadership and encourage men and women to work in partnership to support women's political and economic inclusion.
Joanna Roper, the UK's Gender Envoy, said:
'I am delighted that my first official visit to Egypt coincides with the Year of Woman. There are plenty of opportunities for Egypt and the UK to work together on women's empowerment. I look forward to expanding the partnership between Egypt and the UK to include gender equality alongside and as part of our already strong partnerships on the economy and education.
Distributed by APO on behalf of British Embassy Cairo.
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Yungbauer, Kneisl, Booth honored
Verndale's Dan Kneisl and Cody Yungbauer have been chosen to the Pheasant North All-Conference football team for 2010.
Receiving honorable mention was Verndale's Kyle Booth.
Pheasant North All-Conference Team
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New crops could lessen nitrates
A proposed crop rotation could help with nitrate issues in the Park Rapids water supply.
Luke Stuewe, water quality advisor with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, has been working with area producers to determine new activities that support wellhead protection.
Last year the city of Park Rapids was notified well 7 had to be closed due to high nitrate levels in the water.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17 . Uzbekistan's
electricity demand decreased by an estimated 1 percent in 2022,
trend reports via
the latest electricity market update from the International Energy
According to the report, Uzbekistan is the Eurasia region's
third largest electricity consumer, and its electricity demand rose
by 7 percent (+4.1 TWh) in 2021.
Furthermore, the report notes that Uzbekistan continues to
suffer from electricity supply cuts due to natural gas supply
shortages for power plants. In this regard, Uzbekistan put into
operation additional six thermal power plants with a combined
capacity of 1.4 GW and one solar power generation complex with a
capacity of 100 MW during 11M2022.
'Natural gas output fell by 4 percent (-2 bcm) year-on-year in
2022 due to aging fields with rapidly deteriorating production
rates. As of the middle of November 2022, Uzbekistan stopped
natural gas exports, with officials suggesting a supply-demand gap
of 20 mcm/d in the country,' the report says.
The IEA was created in 1974 to help coordinate a collective
response to major disruptions in the supply of oil. While oil
security remains a key aspect of the work, the IEA has evolved and
expanded significantly since its foundation. The IEA recommends
policies that enhance the reliability, affordability, and
sustainability of energy
Earlier in January, Uzbekistan had a problem with the light
provided to the country's Surkhandarya region. In this regard,
Uzbekistan decided to increase the volume of electricity imports
from Tajikistan to provide light to the Surkhandarya region. Some
220 kV of electricity was supplied to Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya
region from the Tajik 'Regar-500' substation through the
L-Regar-Zarchop and L-Regar-Sherabad lines.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama)
Copa Airlines reported that, due to the weather effects on the Tocumen International Airport on, September 27, which caused air operations to be temporarily suspended for two hours, it was necessary to divert the aircraft arriving in Panama to alternate airports such as Panama Pacific and others in Colombia.
Passengers who planned to board flights from the El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá to Panama and continue to Mexico, indicate that the itinerary was rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
“Since approximately 8:45 a.m. when the Tocumen International Airport opened the runway again, we resumed our operations. Due to this situation, our flights have suffered significant delays and some cancellations,' the company said in a statement.
To solve the situation they have decided to offer flexibility to those passengers whose itineraries were affected by the bad weather situation.
“We offer you the possibility of making date changes without penalty by contacting the Reservation Center or your travel agency, in accordance with the conditions detailed below:
- Passengers with tickets issued until September 27, 2022 and with original flight date from September 26 to September 30, 2022.
- The deadline to make changes to the flights is September 29, 2022, and the new itinerary must start before October 7, 2022.
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Former Detroit Lion's running back, Tion Green, is tackling issues teenagers face in a new way. With his new guided journal,“Tion Green's Playbook to Manifesting Your Dreams,” he aims to prepare students between 13-18 for the real world.
“At that age, I knew I could make it to the pros, but I was also a product of my environment and the things I was around. I could have lost everything. I'm grateful for the communities that surrounded me and helped me. Now it's my turn,” Tion declares.
In his new guided journal, teenagers will spend 60 days going through different exercises Green has used throughout his various walks of life.“You can't think greater than you feel, so I challenge them each day, whether it's a timed mental exercise or a self-reflection question. The point is to get them to slow down their thoughts and focus on a bigger picture for a few minutes.”
This month, Green has vouched to donate a copy of his book for each purchased copy.“Journaling has been a huge part of my success over the years, and that's why I want to make sure that every child that wants a copy has access to one.”
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(MENAFN) Numerous Asian stock markets ended on a negative note on Wednesday, due to ongoing inflation and omicron worries.
The Asia Dow, which covers the nation’s blue-chip corporations, ended at 3,777 points, dropping by 62.95 points, or 1.64 percent.
The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo dropped 790.02 points, or 2.80 percent, to close at 27,467. As the Shanghai Composite Index plummeted by 11.73 points, or 0.33 percent, to end at 3,558. As for India’s Sensex index, IT tumbled by 644.16 points, or 1.06 percent, to end at 60,110.
The benchmark for blue-chip corporations’ stock exchanges, Hang Seng and Hong Kong, rose by 15.25 points, or 0.43 percent, to reach 24,112. Whereas the Singapore index increased by 3.90 points, or 0.12 percent, to end the day at 3,283.
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BEIJING: China's eastern Zhejiang province ordered ships to return to port, asked schools to close and evacuated tourists on nearby islands, with one of the strongest typhoons this year making landfall imminently.
Typhoon Muifa intensified into a strong typhoon on Tuesday as it barrelled towards the twin port cities of Ningbo and Zhoushan, which share the second-busiest port in China by cargo handled.
The storm is expected to make landfall between Wenling and Zhoushan on Wednesday, state media reported.
It will bring torrential rains as it sweeps through eastern and southern coastal areas, including commercial hub Shanghai which is just north of Ningbo and Zhoushan, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Waves of up to 5 metres (16 feet) are expected near Shanghai, China's busiest container seaport.
State television reported about 13,000 people from islands and tourist sites near Zhoushan have been evacuated.
Nearly 7,400 commercial vessels sought shelter in ports in Zhejiang, including Zhoushan, Ningbo and Taizhou, while passenger ship routes across the province were suspended as of noon, state media reported.
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The Zhejiang government ordered all fishing vessels to return to dock before noon. Ningbo, Zhoushan and Taizhou ordered schools to be suspended for Wednesday.
Those three cities and Shanghai hold a collective population of 42.26 million.
The Central Meteorological Administration (CMA) said Muifa's centre was around 490 km (304.5 miles) southeast of Xiangshan city in Zhejiang.
The typhoon, China's 12th cyclone of the year, will continue to move in a northwest direction after making landfall, and then gradually weaken, CMA said.
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26 January 2023: Borregaard ASA (”Borregaard”, OSE ticker: BRG)
Presentation of Q 4 202 2 results
Borregaard will report fourth quarter 2022 results on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 07:00 CET. A stock exchange announcement will be made. A press release, the quarterly report and a presentation will be made available on .
A presentation of the fourth quarter 2022 results will also be held at 08:30 CET at ABG Sundal Collier, Ruseløkkveien 26, Oslo. Attendance in person is possible. The presentation can be followed live on web-TV at . It will be possible to ask questions via the web.
All presentations will be held in English.
For more information about Borregaard ASA, please visit .
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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The US and France are in the final stages of consultations to set up a phone call between Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron, White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki told a regular briefing on Tuesday, Trend reports citing TASS .
"It [conversation] will happen soon. We are in touch with Macron's team about finalizing the details and the schedule for that. The president looks forward to speaking with him to reaffirm our commitment to the partnership, the long-standing alliance and continuing to work together on a range of important issues, including security in the Indo-Pacific," she said.
Biden and Macron are expected to have a conversation to potentially discuss France's grievances over AUKUS, a new security pact signed by Australia, UK and the US. The agreement stipulates that Australia will use American and British technologies to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines, with the first of them expected to be ready by 2036, while its armed forces will receive American cruise missiles.
This move prompted Canberra to cancel a major defense contract with France, causing outrage in Paris. France then recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia for consultations. The French side characterized London's actions as "a manifestation of opportunism."
Meanwhile, China warned that AUKUS will exacerbate the new arms race and called on the alliance members to reject the mentality of the Cold War and narrow-minded geopolitical decisions.
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Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Security in Madurai town and its surrounding areas has been beefed up for the four-day visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to the city. The RSS leader has reached Madurai and will be staying at Sai Nagar for four days till Monday.
Highly placed sources in the Central security agencies told IANS that they have provided information on the necessity for high security in Tamil Nadu for the RSS chief who is a "Z" category protectee of the Union home ministry.
They have warned the Tamil Nadu police about the presence of several Islamic organisations, and that many of them have links with some ultra-left organisations. The central agencies, according to sources, had informed the Tamil Nadu government and home department to provide more security to the RSS chief than what is provided to a "Z" category VIP.
In a related development a Zonal Assistant Commissioner with the Madurai corporation, S. Shanmugham was shunted out from his post following his instructions to fix the street lights on the route of the RSS chief as well as the damaged roads. While the circular was an internal communication, Madurai MP, Su Venkatesan took it to Twitter and demanded an explanation from the Madurai corporation and the district administration.
The order was issued to all zonal officials on July 20 directing them to fix the roads through which the RSS chief would travel as well as the street lights. He also instructed officials to halt all other road renovation work during the scheduled time of the visit.
Bhagwat will be attending functions at the Saibaba Temple in Sathya Sai Nagar in Zone 4 from July 22 to July 26. The central agencies have alerted the state government that several ultra Tamil nationalist groups are active in Madurai and its outskirts as well as some organisations that are banned.
The RSS chief will be meeting some prominent people of Madurai on July 25 and will share the vision of the Sangh and its position on various contentious issues.
Madurai corporation commissioner KP Karthikeyan said that no special arrangements have been made for the visit of the RSS chief.
Karthikeyan told IANS, "We have already relieved the Assistant Commissioner from duty and an explanation has been sought from him for acting unilaterally in the matter."
Central agencies have also taken note of the protests over the visit of the RSS chief. The protests by several ultra-left movements on Twitter have also been taken seriously and the state police have been asked to look out for individuals and organisations that can foment trouble during Bhagwat's visit.
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In today's digital age, remote work has become progressively popular. Many companies are now letting their employees work from home, which offers a lot of gains such as increased productivity, flexibility, and work-life balance. However, remote work also poses some challenges, such as monitoring employee productivity and confirming that work is completed on time. This is where time-tracking software comes in.
Time-tracking software is a tool that helps employees and employers control their time more effectively. It lets employees trace the time they spend on various tasks, and employers can monitor their employees' productivity and work-life balance. Here are some of the key features of time tracking software:
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One of the most important features of time tracking software is the power to take screenshots. This aspect allows employers to monitor their employees' work and ensure that they are working during the hours they are supposed to be working. It also helps employees to keep track of their work and see how much time they spend on each task.
Time tracking software also allows employers to monitor their employees' activity on their computers. This includes tracking the websites they visit, the applications they use, and the files they access. This feature helps employers to ensure that their employees are not wasting time on non-work-related activities.
Another important feature of time tracking software is productivity monitoring. This feature allows employers to track the amount of time their employees spend on each task and measure their productivity. It also helps employees to identify areas where they can improve their productivity and work more efficiently.
Time-tracking software can also help employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. By tracking the time, they spend on work-related tasks, employees can ensure that they are not working too much and are taking enough breaks. This feature is especially important for remote workers who may find it difficult to split their work and personal lives.
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Overall, time tracking software is an essential tool for productive remote work. It helps employees to manage their time more efficiently, and employers to monitor their employees' productivity and work-life balance. By using time tracking software, remote workers can work more efficiently, improve their productivity, and achieve a better work-life balance.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Dow Rebounds 300 Pts. From Year-Long Low
Stocks rebounded Wednesday off the new bear market low as U.S. Treasury yields retreated from multiyear highs, and the British pound stabilized after the Bank of England announced a bond-buying plan.
The Dow Jones Industrials strengthened 316.09 points, or 1.1%, to venture into noon hour to 29,451.08
The S&P 500 picked up 43.57 points, or 1.2%, to 3,690.86, one day after the index broke below the June intraday low.
The NASDAQ Composite soared 122.76 points, or 1.1%, to 10,952.26.
The Dow and the S&P 500 were on pace to snap a six-day losing streak.
The Bank of England said it would temporarily purchase long-dated U.K. government bonds in an effort to stabilize its plunging currency. Sterling briefly popped on the news and was last trading 0.1% lower against the dollar at $1.0726.
Shares of Apple are slipping Wednesday following a report that the company is pulling back production of its new iPhone as demand falters.
Treasury prices jumped, pushing yields down to 3.77% from Tuesday's 3.97%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices gained $2.42 to $80.92 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices popped $26.60 to $1,662.80 U.S. an ounce.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories ('Crown'), a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, today announced that Jeff Bedard, President and CEO, and Nadeem Moiz, CFO and COO, will attend William Blair's Private Equity Conference on September 28-29, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. Management will be available throughout the two-day conference for one-on-one meetings to provide an overview on the company and its strategic outlook.
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In its 25th year, the William Blair PE Conference is a dynamic event that connects leading private equity investors with exceptional growth companies across a broad range of industry sectors. For more information, email [email protected] .
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 25 (ANI): With 805 new positive COVID-19 cases and seven deaths reported in Tamil Nadu on Monday, the total number of positive cases in the state climbed to 17,082, said State Health Minister C Vijayabaskar.
Of all the new cases reported, 549 cases are from Chennai.
The total number of COVID-19 deaths in the state climbed to 118 after seven people succumbed to the infection.
The Health Minister said as many as 407 people have been discharged in the state today.
Earlier today, India witnessed the highest ever spike of 6,977 positive cases, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 1,38,845, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
With 154 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of deaths due to COVID-19 now stands at 4,021 in the country. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sharjah police warn residents of theft and pickpocketing and urge people to “remain vigilant for those who spit or sneeze on your clothes”.
The authorities have launched an awareness campaign today, Sunday (October 24), that will continue for a month.
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The Director of the Investigation Department explained various tricks used by the criminals to rob their victims.
They often kick their victims, spit on them, and while their attention is diverted, make away with their wallets and bags containing cash and other belongings.
The most common method employed by criminals these days, is posing as car sellers. They offer a price lower than market value to the car to lure prospective buyers. They often close the deal in a hurry and flee once they receive the cash without delivering the vehicle.
Campaign aims to educate the public about the methods of the perpetrators of crimes and how to deal with them.
Colonel Omar Sultan Abu Al-Zoud, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Sharjah Police, said that the campaign is being carried out in three languages: Arabic, English, and Urdu.
The campaign is organized in cooperation with competent authorities to educate the public about the dangers of these crimes that require caution and wisdom in dealing with them, especially as they are practised by criminals who continue to reinvent methods to inflict their victims.
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The campaign launched following a number of reports about the theft and pickpocketing crimes during the first half of this year.
The police intensified efforts and arrested a large number of thieves and pickpockets from various parts of the city.
Achieving safety and security require awareness-raising among community members about these crimes to stay vigilant and cautious.
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Jordan- CPI rises by 3.3% in January and February
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Mar. 11 (Petra)- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose during the first two months of this year by 3.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS).
The figure was the outcome of an increase in the prices of some commodity groups. Among the main groups behind this hike were transport that rose by 8 percent, tobacco and cigarettes by 17 percent, cereals by 12 percent, rentals by 3 percent, and fuel by 5 percent.
The most prominent commodity groups whose prices have declined are dry and canned legumes by 14 percent, dairy products and table eggs by 3 percent, fruit and nuts by 1 percent, and garments by 0.1 percent.
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(MENAFN) Qatar University's (QU) College of Education recently concluded a series of engaging workshops as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting an integrated theoretical framework for education. The initiative, titled 'Education and Good Life Initiative,' aimed to develop a model for an educational environment that encompasses the holistic development of students, including their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social well-being. Additionally, the initiative sought to equip teachers with the necessary skills and values to effectively impart education and pedagogical principles within their schools and the wider social context.
The event brought together esteemed individuals in the field of education, including Dr. Hessa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Dean of the College of Education at QU, as well as distinguished educators, researchers, policymakers, and experts from various disciplines related to education and student development. Their collective expertise and insights provided a valuable platform for collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing.
Throughout the workshops, participants delved into a range of topics and explored innovative approaches to education that align with the vision of fostering a conducive learning environment. These discussions encompassed key aspects such as curriculum design, teaching methodologies, student engagement strategies, and the cultivation of positive values and character traits. By examining these critical components, the aim was to develop a comprehensive educational framework that promotes the overall growth and well-rounded development of students.
The 'Education and Good Life Initiative' served as a testament to QU's dedication to advancing the field of education in Qatar. By convening renowned experts and stakeholders in the education sector, the university demonstrated its commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence and continuously enhancing the educational landscape in the country. Through initiatives like these, QU endeavors to shape the future of education, equip educators with the necessary skills and knowledge, and ultimately contribute to the holistic growth and success of students.
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