(MENAFN- Live Mint) "X (formerly Twitter), owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has confirmed compliance with executive orders issued by the Indian government demanding the suspension of specific accounts and posts that are allegedly associated with the farmers' Delhi Chalo protest.
The social media company has expressed its disagreement with the Indian government's directives and emphasized its commitment to freedom of expression.
“The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment,” the official Global Government Affairs account of X wrote on the microblogging site.
“In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts,” it said.
The Global Government Affairs also informed that a writ appeal challenging the Indian government's blocking orders remains pending.“We have also provided the impacted users with notice of these actions in accordance with our policies.”Due to legal restrictions, X said it is unable to publish the executive orders but said that making them public is essential for transparency because the lack of disclosure can lead to a lack of accountability and arbitrary decision-making.
This came after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) finalized its emergency order directing top social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Snap to block 177 accounts and links related to the farmers' protest to maintain 'public order'.MeitY issued the emergency orders at the behest of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and these were in addition to the final orders issued on 14 February. The report notes that both the blocking orders issued on 14 and 19 February are conditional and have been issued till the duration of the protest, after which the social media companies can restore these accounts and channels orders were issued against 35 Facebook links, 35 Facebook accounts, 14 Instagram accounts, 42 X accounts, 49 X links, 1 Snapchat, and 1 Reddit account. Notably, while it is common for the government to take down Facebook and X accounts, this is the first time the Centre has issued a blocking order against Snap.
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Federal Reserve warns of premature rate cuts
(MENAFN) The Federal Reserve, serving as the central bank of the United States, has expressed reservations regarding the prospect of implementing early cuts in interest rates. Insights gleaned from the minutes of the Council's January meeting reveal that a majority of policymakers voiced concerns about the potential risks associated with prematurely reducing interest rates. This cautious stance stems from the Council's prevailing uncertainty regarding the appropriate duration for maintaining current borrowing costs.
The minutes, which encapsulate discussions held on January 30 and 31, underscore the deliberations surrounding the necessity of maintaining a tightening monetary policy stance. Participants emphasized the pervasive uncertainty regarding the timeline required to effectively steer inflation back to the Federal Reserve's targeted threshold of two percent.
Furthermore, policymakers were in consensus regarding the imperative need for heightened confidence in the trajectory of declining inflation before contemplating any rate adjustments. This collective sentiment suggests a prudent and potentially gradual approach to implementing rate cuts, diverging from the expectations of market participants who anticipate such measures to commence as early as June.
Overall, the Federal Reserve's cautious stance underscores a meticulous approach to monetary policy adjustments, reflecting a commitment to navigating economic uncertainties with prudence and diligence.
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Dhaka : A new name among coffee lovers has arrived in the city. Espresso House at Banani Road 17, on one side is Hotel Sarina and on the other is Star Kabab, it is placed on the ground floor so no way you can miss it out.
I had visited the place on its opening. The cafe is indulged in serving Italian dishes intend to bring Italian food culture in town.
Shawkat Hossain Rony, the dreamer and one of the partner lamented that they are serving 100 per cent authentic premium coffee imported from Columbia.
For pizza they have set up oven which prepares wooden oven pizza. The kitchen is open so you can see the food being prepared.
This will be the first café in town which will offer cake pastries fresh from the oven to meet your taste buds.
The signature dishes offered at the outlet are Grilled Chicken steak, Special Beef Steak, Authentic Italian flavoured Pasta and Unique Creme Brulee as dessert.
Shawkat Hossain Rony, the dreamer of this Cafe is a Banker by profession and Habibur Rahman, a Civil Engineer, was charmed by the dream and joined hands, though there are other partners too.
These entrepreneurs have the courage and passion to wait, as the pandemic stopped their dream for quite some time. Now their success will inspire them to have more outlets in other areas of the city.
The café is ready to serve from morning to late night.
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New York, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report 'Growth Opportunities in Military Medical Device Technologies' -
Advanced medical technologies have improved the care that is offered, and they also enable safer and quicker care for soldiers.Severe hemorrhages can result in hemodynamic instability, hypoxemia, multiple organ failure, or death. A key reason for patient fatality is blood loss due to trauma or injury on the battlefield. Typically, intravenous (systemic) or local (topical) hemostatic agents are used to control excessive bleeding. Natural biomaterials have gained popularity due to their ease of use and rapid action. However, some of these hemostatic dressings cause irritation and exothermic reactions on the skin and take slow action to stop the bleeding. Advanced hemostatic wound care solutions address these challenges, and they will play an important role in military health systems. This study covers only locally applied hemostatic agents in prehospital settings; intravenous infusion in hospital settings is not included. In addition to hemostatic wound care, the use of health monitoring devices such as wearables is growing. These devices track vital statistics, including heart rate, blood pressure, and stress and fatigue levels and also enable decision-making pertaining to medical evacuation. Digital health technology is also being used for proactive wellness care and to take care of the mental health of personnel. The augmented and improved performance of human beings with enhanced physical power and immunological resistance will become important future expectations on the battlefield. Human augmentation devices such as exoskeletons will revolutionize the military health system through the prevention of injuries. This research service examines the emerging technologies being used in military health systems.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Music company Nischay Records dropped a new song recently under the New Latest Hindi Songs 2021 category. Titled, Dil Wapis Kardo, the number has an element of sadness in it. Composed by Sanjeev Chaturvedi, the song has meaningful lyrics. You can watch the video of the track on the official YouTube channel of Nischay Records. Here's our review of the song and video.
Song Akshar creates magic with his voice in this song
Crooned by Akshar and Nikhita Gandhi (also sang Jugnu with Badshah ), it will take you on a journey of emotions. You could also feel immense pain in the male singer's voice. The composition and words by Chaturvedi define the true feelings of a guy when he wants to give up on the relationship. Interestingly, Gandhi's voice and style of singing resemble Neha Kakkar .
Video The beautiful visuals are soothing to the eyes
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(MENAFN) Former Portuguese international football star Luis Figo is eagerly anticipating the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul. Figo, who had successful stints with Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Barcelona during his illustrious career, believes the final will be a memorable event with a fantastic atmosphere. The highly anticipated clash between the English and Italian clubs is scheduled to take place on June 10 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Speaking to Anadolu, Figo expressed his enthusiasm for the final, emphasizing the special nature of such an event. He believes that the final in Istanbul will generate a great atmosphere, captivating football fans worldwide. Figo highlighted the anticipation surrounding the match, stating that people will eagerly await the game and its outcome.
Although Manchester City is considered the favorites heading into the final, Figo, a former Inter Milan player, declared his support for his former club. Despite acknowledging the strength of the English side, Figo expressed his belief that anything can happen in football. He expects a tense and fiercely competitive encounter between the two teams. While Figo's allegiance lies with Inter Milan, he also acknowledged having friends at Manchester City, making the outcome of the final all the more intriguing.
With Figo's anticipation building, football enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the clash between Manchester City and Inter Milan. The final promises to deliver high-quality football and captivating moments, as two formidable teams vie for European glory. As the match draws closer, fans and pundits alike will speculate on the potential twists and turns that await in this highly anticipated showdown.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – During King Mohammed VI's birthday ceremony on Monday, he received a special gift: a book about 's long and rich history.
Entitled: ": l'Ame du Maroc – 1200 ans d'histoire" (: The Soul of Morocco–1200 Years of History), the collective work was offered to the monarch by Othman Benjelloun, a leading businessmen and one of citizens of Morocco.
The Fondation Benjelloun-Mezian funded the project, which came to join previous works about Morocco' spiritual city.
The book is journey through the history of Morocco's former capital from its founding to modern times, exploring the different ruling dynasties that have run both the city and Morocco.
The book highlights the beauty of , with its historical monuments and rich past, which made it diverse and a highly sought-out learning center throughout the ages.
The collective work, which is the result of a collaboration of 42 researchers from Morocco and abroad, is presented in four languages: Arabic, French, Spanish, and English.
Founded between 789 and 808 AD by the Idrisid dynasty, Morocco's first ruling Muslim family, the city has since played a key role in local history. Chosen as a capital of several dynasties, home to the , the world's oldest university, and the birthplace of Morocco's religious, political, and cultural elite for centuries, has for long truly been the soul of Morocco.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 12. After
conducting exploration work in the oil and gas well at Block 19 in
the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, Dragon Oil, owned by the
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), intends to proceed to the
testing phase of the field in order to achieve production of 20,000
barrels of oil per day, Trend reports.
This was stated by the Chief Executive Officer of the company,
Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan, at a meeting with the leadership of
Turkmenistan's Turkmennebit State Concern, held in Ashgabat.
As he noted, the first stage of research entails the exploration
of hydrocarbons in an oil and gas well at Block 19, which covers an
area of 3,800 square kilometers, because primary data indicate the
presence of a large number of hydrocarbons due to their location in
an area with abundant geological resources.
Furthermore, Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan stated that if initial
research on the quantity of hydrocarbons yields positive results,
they will create a complete strategy for the field's
Meanwhile, in January of this year, the Turkmenistan State
Concern and Dragon Oil inked a Memorandum of Understanding under
which the Dubai oil business will begin developing three
prospective fields near Turkmenistan.
Dragon Oil has been carrying out oil and gas cooperation with
Turkmenistan on the basis of a Production Sharing Agreement since
2000, and its main activity is the extraction of hydrocarbon
resources in the Caspian Sea, in particular in the Cheleken
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(MENAFN) KSA’s top 10 banks sees 9.3 percent raise in net profit in Q3 The total net income of Saudi Arabia’s leading 10 banks surged by 9.3 percent to reach SR16.5 billion (USD4.39 billion) in the July-September period of this year, in comparison with the prior three months, as raising interest income grew their performance, a study done by expert services company Alvarez & Marsal indicated.
Ten of the biggest registered banks it studied involve Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Riyad Bank, Saudi British Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Bank Aljazira, Alinma Bank, Bank Albilad, Saudi Investment Bank, as well as Arab National Bank.
According to the report, ‘Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse for Q3’, Alvarez & Marsel pointed out that the overall net interest revenue of these 10 banks jumped by 15.9 percent in the July-September period.
This arise as Saudi Arabia’s central bank, known as SAMA, surged its repo and reverse repo rates by 150 basis points on a quarterly basis in the stated period, to 3.75 percent and 3.25 percent individually.
This was along with the US Federal Reserve’s plan to battle rising inflation as well as sustain price stability.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Game Jolt, Invest Qatar, Quest Esports, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games have collaborated to support digital innovation in the gaming sector by launching the 'World Cup Game Jam'.
The contest offers developers from all over the world an opportunity to showcase their talents by creating and submitting games themed around the World Cup. The development portion of the game jam starts at midnight, on October 14, and participants will have until the 24th to create and submit their games.
Winners will be mentored by the likes of Numbase, Plug and Play, Invest Qatar, Yalla Play, and Riot Forge before pitching their games to a panel of publishers for the possibility of further funding. The first-place winner will receive $20,000, followed by $5,000 for the second place, and $3,000 for the third-place winner.
While Game Jolt has been hosting game jams since 2009, partnering with the likes of publishers, sponsors, and investors has allowed bigger cash prizes, as well as opportunities to become a regular offering.
Mentorships with game industry thought leaders, home page features on Twitch.tv, and even publishing deals are among the rewards available to game developers and creators who participate.
Past game jams hosted on Game Jolt have featured high-profile mentors, publishers, and investors, such as 505 Games, Team17, Griffin Gaming Partners, Xsolla, and Dreamhaven, among many others.
“It's inspiring to see Qatar embrace the games industry while highlighting and rewarding creators from the Middle East. At Game Jolt, our team is excited to continue supporting a diverse range of creators and giving them the platform to voice their own stories,” said Yaprak DeCarmine, CEO of Game Jolt.
In addition to the cash prize, mentorship, and opportunity to pitch for further funding, the winning games will get featured in a live-streamed playthrough on Game Jolt with the professional esports team the Ooredoo Thunders.
Join the World Cup Game Jam community on Game Jolt to follow along with upcoming announcements, registration information, and the rules at
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Greenhouses recently established in southeastern Khost province have been producing enough vegetables to meet the local demand and reduce reliance on goods from .
Khost City, the provincial capital, is supplied vegetables from 150 greenhouses the Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development – Facility (CARD-F) set up over the past few months.
CARD-F provides needs-based services and support to create and sustain licit businesses in rural communities by providing alternative livelihood opportunities and receding into poppy cultivation.
Hazrat Omar, who owns two active greenhouses in Mandozai district, said he daily supplied hundreds of kilograms of vegetables to the market.
He said vegetables grown in the greenhouses had a better taste and dealers themselves visited the greenhouses to buy the vegetables.
Another owner of a green house, Mohammad Asghar, said he harvested cucumber from his greenhouse multiple times higher than his other agriculture products.
He said he had cultivated 4800 cucumber plants in his half acre greenhouse and he had so far supplied 20 tonnes of the harvest to the market in two months.
A vegetables seller in Khost City, Mohammad Rahman, said before the establishment of the greenhouses in the province, the market largely depended on Pakistani vegetables.
He said the greenhouses produced enough vegetables and had reduced the reliance on Pakistani vegetables to a great extent.
In this regard, Khost agriculture director Samiullah Nasrat said more than 100 greenhouses had been built in the province in cooperation with CARD-F and work on another 50 greenhouses was underway.
He said the more than 100 greenhouses had been set the target of producing 620 metric tones of vegetables and it seemed the target would be met.
Khost has enough arable land and a suitable for agriculture and the reliance on foreign agriculture products could be completely shunned if the available land is properly utilized.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — By 2024, the Bait Rousan courtyard complex in the upper village of Gadara, so called Hara Foqa, is to be restored in accordance with the preservation order, said a German archaeologist in a recent interview with The Jordan Times.
The project is taking place in ancient Gadara (Umm Qais) and is a joint effort between the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin (DAI) and the Department of Antiquities (DoA), and since 2016, the two have provided training courses in Gadara, according to the organisers.
“On one hand, the building fabric is secured and, on the other hand, the courtyard and the rooms can be used for the intended concept as 'a base for training programmes',” said project director Claudia Bührig.
She added that“among others, the installation of new windows and doors, commissioning of the cistern for water supply, electrical installation, interior finishing and storage areas” were still required to achieve the final goal.
A long-term concept is currently in development to ensure the buildings use as a training and workshop centre for the building and restoration craft, as well as the processing of archaeological finds, Bührig emphasised.
The project has also been affected by the pandemic, Bührig said, adding that due to the uncertain situation, the planning had to be adjusted and tasks that required a longer lead time were postponed to a later date.
“The German team consisted of a project manager, four master craftsmen, a structural engineer, an architect and a surveyor. From the Jordanian side, eight to 10 skilled and eight unskilled workers were involved, as well as three female employees for the production of the roof mats. Employees from the DoA and the local community were on hand to advise the team,” Bührig underlined.
Talking about the type of the building, Bührig said:“The architecture in Hara Foqa shows similarities to villages in present day Lebanon, the Palestinian territories and southern Syria.”
“This suggests a continuous building activity that possibly extends over almost 100 years. It can also be assumed that the craftsmen who constructed the buildings in Hara Foqa came to Umm Qais from different regions, bringing their own building knowledge with them. In this respect, Hara Foqa is unique,” Bührig concluded.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Professor of Law,
Professor Wendy A. Bach is a nationally recognized expert in both clinical legal education and poverty law. She has been with UT Law since fall 2010. From 2005 to 2010, she taught in the clinical program at the City University of New York School of Law. Before entering the academy, she was director of the Homelessness Outreach and Prevention Project at the Urban Justice Center in New York City and a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Brooklyn.
Professor Bach has dedicated her career to representing children and families in poor communities in a variety of legal settings, and she continues to do so in UT College of Law's nationally-ranked clinical program. Her scholarship focuses on the interaction between systems of support and care and systems of punishment in poor communities and has been published in the William and Mary, Wisconsin, Brooklyn, and Michigan Law reviews, The Florida Tax Review and The Yale Journal of Law and Feminism.
- –present Professor of Law, University of Tennessee
- 1996 New York University School of Law, Law
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Noor Al Yamen defeated Ocean Fair International by a 53-run margin to emerge champions in the 17th Shijana Cricket Cup cricket tournament held at the Ocean Fair Sports Ground.
Shameer Ahmed of Shijana Trading presided over the presentation ceremony.
Batting first, Noor Al Yemen scored 214 for six wickest in the allotted 20 overs. Mohamed Botta (69), Mohamed Ikram (49 not out) and Ashfaq Ahmed (45) were among runs for Noor Al Yemen. Ocean Fair's Shafaqat Ali took two wickets for 42 runs.
In reply, Ocean Fair lost wickets at regular intervals before being restricted to 161 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Waheed Ahmed (three for seven), Mohamed Botta (2 for 24) and Sarkar Mehdi (2 for 33) were among the wicket-takers for Noor Al Yemen.
Man-of-the-Match final: Mohamed Botta (Noor Al Yemen)
Best Bowler: Sultan Ahmed (Noor Al Yemen); Best Batsman: Hussnain Raza (Ocean Fair International); Man of the Tournament: Richi Jacoob (Ocean Fair)
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Ethera Api organisation - Qatar branch is a leading community organisation working for the betterment of Sri Lankan expatriates. It is also a registered body at the Sri Lankan Embassy and is going to conduct a public lecture titled ‘New perspectives on Sri Lankan history' on January 19 at Plaza Inn Hotel, Doha.
The lecture will be conducted by an eminent professor in the field of archaeology Dr Raj Somadewa, who will arrive on in the four-day visit.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar, A S P Liyanage, will be the chief guest of the event.
Professor Somadeva graduated in a number of Sri Lankan and Foreign Universities has been honoured extensively locally and globally for his contributions to the field. Currently he is working as a senior professor in archaeology in the post graduate institute of University of Kelaniya.
According to the organising committee, the upcoming lecture will facilitate the participants to recognise several inspiring findings pertaining to the Sri Lankan history which came to light from recent researches conducted.
Further, the organising committee advises the intended participants to confirm the attendance in advance as limited seats are available for the event which will be conducted free of charge.
More details can be obtained by contacting Prasanna (70548160), Aruna (55793260) or Asaal (66033117)
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Andhra Pradesh reports more than 10,000 Covid-19 positive cases within 24 hours
Amaravati: Tension gripped across Andhra Pradesh after increasing Covid-19 positive cases from the last few days. According to the reports, 10,057 Covid positive cases were reported within 24 hours in the state. It is said that health officials collected 41,713 samples in the last 24 hours and more than 10000 people tested positive for the Covid-19.
At present, 44,935 Covid active cases are present in the state. After the Sankranti holidays, Covid positive cases are increasing in the state and 17 students tested positive for the virus in the Prakasam district.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Buraydah, November 13, 2022, SPA – Qassim Health Cluster represented by the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center in Qassim region has won the International Hospital Excellence Award, during the 45th International Hospital Federation (IHF), World Hospital Congress 2022, which was held in Dubai, UAE, with the participation and competition of 400 hospitals and medical centers from more than 35 countries, and held under the theme 'Global Learnings, Local Actions: Sustainable Healthcare'.
CEO of Qassim Health Cluster, Dr. Sultan bin Saud Al-Shaya, reiterated that the Heart Center received the international award in the branch concerned with the social responsibility of hospitals, as a culmination of the“Qabas” initiative for acute heart attack cases, which was launched by the group to ensure speedy diagnosis and treatment of all heart attack patients, in all health facilities in the region, and work to quickly reach the cardiac catheterization laboratory at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center in Qassim within 90 minutes of diagnosing the case to avoid complications of heart attacks.
He pointed out that the center's winning of the international award, which is one of the most prestigious awards that the largest hospitals and specialized centers in the world compete for, affiliated with IHF, comes after fulfilling the requirements for grants, which comes as a culmination of the efforts of the Group in developing the work system and reflects the extent of interest in developing medical services and raising the level of quality in all aspects within the comprehensive health system, by applying the best health standards, and focusing on the satisfaction of beneficiaries.
Qassim Cluster launched the“Qabas” initiative in early 2019, aimed at reducing the waiting period, acceptance, and transfer procedures after diagnosing acute heart attack patients in peripheral hospital emergencies, and it works 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The initiative has benefitted more than 838 people.
15:04 LOCAL TIME 12:04 GMT
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(MENAFN) Titra Technology, a Turkish defense industry company, has recently entered into a significant strategic cooperation agreement with Aerodyne Group, a renowned drone solutions provider based in Malaysia. The purpose of this collaboration is to introduce Türkiye's first unmanned helicopter, Alpin, to the Malaysian market. The agreement was formalized during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aviation Fair (LIMA 2023), a prominent defense exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.
The partnership between Titra Technology and Aerodyne Group aims to establish an exclusive alliance that leverages the respective strengths and expertise of both companies. Titra Technology is widely recognized for its advanced knowledge and capabilities in unmanned systems technology, along with its commitment to delivering innovative solutions. On the other hand, Aerodyne Group has gained global prominence as a leading provider of drone services, making it an ideal partner for the introduction of Alpin in Malaysia.
Initially, the focus of the collaboration will center on penetrating the Malaysian market, which presents significant opportunities for unmanned helicopter technology. Malaysia's thriving aviation and defense industries, coupled with its strategic geographic location, make it a promising market for the adoption and deployment of Alpin. However, the long-term vision extends beyond Malaysia, as the strategic cooperation intends to expand its presence to other global markets in due course.
By joining forces, Titra Technology and Aerodyne Group aim to capitalize on their synergies and expertise to drive the successful integration and commercialization of Türkiye's unmanned helicopter technology. This strategic cooperation holds immense potential for advancing Türkiye's defense industry and establishing its presence in the international unmanned systems market. With the combined efforts of both companies, the introduction of Alpin to Malaysia is expected to pave the way for further collaborations and future growth opportunities in the global arena.
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Punjab Governor, Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar says the government has taken significant steps for the provision of best facilities to the Sikh Yatrees.
Addressing a ceremony in Lahore on Tuesday, he said people of all religions are enjoying religious freedom in Pakistan.
The Governor said the government is also taking steps for the welfare of Sikh Yatrees.
He hoped that the Kartarpur Corridor will become the peace corridor.
Source: Radio Pakistan


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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 14 (ANI): 389 more COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths were reported in West Bengal on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 11,087 in the state, Health Department said.
According to the official data, the total number of cases includes 5,060 discharged and 5,552 active cases and 475 deaths.
"389 more COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths reported in West Bengal today. The total number of cases in the state is now at 11,087, including 5,060 discharged, 5,552 active cases, and 475 deaths," the state health department said.
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India witnessed its highest-ever spike of 11,929 new cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 3,20,922.
With 311 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the coronavirus death toll has now reached 9,195.Out of the total number of cases, 1,49,348 are active and 1,62,379 have been cured/discharged/migrated. (ANI)


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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meetings Today has released its 2022 class of Meetings Trendsetters, representing some off the most innovative and engaged professionals in the meetings and events industry.
'Since 2015, Meetings Today has selected its class of Meetings Trendsetters, garnered from online voting from its readers, the opinions of past winners and industry veterans, and finally decided upon by its content team,' said Tyler Davidson, vice president and chief content director of Meetings Today. 'Every year, we strive to present an 'outside of the box' crop of meetings and events innovators who stand out through their engagement in the industry and because of any unique efforts and accomplishments during the previous year. We typically try to wait at least five years before repeating Trendsetters, too—unless there is truly a standout justification—just to make sure we have a diversity of people recognized.
All 20 2022 Meetings Trendsetters are showcased in the July/August issue of Meetings Today, in Meetings Today's Newswire eNewsletter and via its social media channels. A story profiling the 2022 Meetings Trendsetters is also available on Meetings Today's website, at . About Meetings Today
Meetings Today is a business-to-business brand of Stamats, a leading marketing and research company providing a complete range of services, including websites, mobile, PPC, SEO/SEM, content marketing, email, magazines, video, research, traditional media, live events and audience data and marketing. Stamats focuses on distinct markets to gain unique category knowledge and experience that it brings to bear for the benefit of Stamats' clients. These markets are higher education, professional meetings and events planning, and healthcare and consumer marketing. Stamats was founded in 1923 and maintains offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (headquarters).
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(MENAFN - ING) With some notable exceptions, Asia has handled the Covid crisis better than the West, with far fewer cases in total, and many fewer casualties . This week, the IMF raised its forecast for the Asia-Pacific economy overall, calling for it to expand more than 7.5% in 2021. In this podcast, Rob Carnell, Head of Research, Asia-Pacific, tells Senior Editor Rebecca Byrne, what the continent has been doing right and what it means for the region's economy and markets this year.
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Hubbard County, central Minn., under burning restrictions today
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources placed burning restrictions over the central part of the state beginning April 14 because fire danger is expected to rapidly increase as winds pick up and snow continues to melt.
Over the weekend Hubbard County firefighters responded to several grass fires.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Amidst the ongoing water crisis, cases of cholera surge in Bengaluru, and the residents are gripped with fear amidst concerns over water scarcity. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued an alert after hospitals reported a doubling of cholera cases in recent weeks.
Recently, a distressing incident unfolded in the BBMP West Zone, where a 27-year-old young individual residing in a paying guest accommodation was diagnosed with cholera. The affected individual, who resided in Vyalikaval, underwent testing which confirmed the presence of cholera through a Yangting drop test. The youth, whose identity remains undisclosed, received treatment at a private hospital, raising alarm bells among health officials.
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The outbreak has prompted health check-ups for all residents of the PG as a precautionary measure. Further investigations are ongoing, with the water drop test report anticipated tomorrow. Responding to the diagnosis, BBMP personnel have conducted inspections in the vicinity, covering around 100 households surrounding the PG. Thankfully, no additional individuals have shown symptoms thus far.
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In reaction, the BBMP has implemented precautionary measures, including compulsory health check-ups for all occupants of paying guest accommodations. This action is aimed at curtailing the further spread of the disease and ensuring public health safety.
Cholera, being a waterborne illness, thrives in unhygienic conditions, which raises concerns amid Bengaluru's current water scarcity issue. As temperatures soar and water sources diminish, the risk of cholera transmission escalates.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) JEDDAH, May 16 (KUNA) -- The State Security Presidency of Saudi Arabia and other partners in the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) slapped sanctions against ten leading members and supporters of the Lebanese Hezbollah group.
Five of the newly designated are members of Shura Council - the primary decision making body of Hezbollah, according to joint statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Wednesday.
The five specifically designated members are Hassan Nasrallah, Naim Qasim, Muhammad Yazbak, Husayn Khalil and Ibrahim Amin al-Sayyid.
The other five, involved in supporting the terrorist activities of Hezbollah, are Talal Hamiyah, Ali Youssef Charara and Hassan Ebrahimi, as well as Spectrum Group and Maher Trading Co.
The designation was made pursuant to the Law of Combating the Crimes of Terrorism and it's Financing issued by a royal Decree No. (A/21) and in accordance with the United Nations resolution no. 1373 (2001), which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism.
It was made in collaboration with the United States and all other TFTC partners, namely the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the TFTC partners continue to disrupt Iran and Hezbollah's destabilizing influence in the region by targeting their leadership, including five members of Hezbollah's Shura Council. Hezbollah is a global terrorist organization; its leadership does not separate its military and political wings and we continue to reject the false distinction between Hezbollah's so-called 'Political Wing' and its terrorist and militant activities, according to the statement.
As a result of today's action, all property and assets of the designated individuals and entities that are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or in the possession or control of Saudi persons will be frozen.
Launched in May, 2017, the TFTC is co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States. (end) nsa.gb
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DUBAI, 29th August, 2017 (WAM) -- Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, stressed that the Emirati schools have become more established, developed and up-to-date with the best international systems.
He added that the ministry has conducted a series of continuous improvement programmes, as part of their development efforts to adopt the best educational standards and practices in the country's education system, as well as to establish a complete plan to create a favourable school environment for a new school year, which is encouraging and attractive to children.
Al Hammadi made his statement during a media briefing at the ministry's headquarters in Dubai, with the attendance of Jameela bint Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, and senior officials from the ministry and representatives of various media authorities and channels, to introduce the ministry's latest educational updates and its preparations for the new school year 2017-2018.
He added that the Ministry of Education was moving forward with diligent steps to complete the educational courses it had begun to develop, according to the modern educational philosophy. It has begun that by launching the Emirati school, which was a result of the best international systems and is partnering with the leading educational, government and private organisations in the country in line with the national vision of the wise leadership.
He stressed that the media was a strategic partner of the ministry in introducing the developmental efforts and intensifying the work that would guarantee that the new educational vision would reach the school community, along with its different components.
Stressing that the community's roles were of extreme importance in strengthening the advancement of education in the country and spreading it, not only on the local level, but also externally, he noted the education in the UAE was competitive, which would subsequently contribute towards making it the first choice for many, whether it be to study or to work.
He highlighted the developmental work done by the ministry's work teams to prepare for the new school year and congratulated the students and their parents, and the academic and administrative staff. He also wished them a strong and prosperous start to the school year while reflecting on the scientific performance and level of the students, and he noted that the work of the academic staff will begin on Monday, with three days being assigned for specialised training required by the ministry during the first week, which will include around 13,331 teachers, laboratory specialists, education staff and academic guides.
He explained that the new school year will witness the return of over a million students from around the country on 10th September while stressing that the number of academic staff in the national schools run by the Ministry of Education has reached 22,282 teachers, with 11,163 in Dubai and the Northern Regions, and 11,119 in Abu Dhabi. The total number of public schools run by the ministry is 642 schools, with 384 in Dubai and the Northern Regions and 258 in Abu Dhabi.
He added that the development plan includes all the elements of the building's ‘architectural, mechanical, electrical and health' components in terms of developing the facades, external walls, the reception hall, the main entrance, administrative rooms and classes. It also involves utilising the space and establishing a community library, laboratories, and school facilities, as well as closing and air conditioning all passageways, and developing natural scenery.
Besides, it will be provided with a fire extinguishing system, and alarm and voice evacuation, according to the conditions of the Civil Defence. The idea is to prepare all classes for smart education and create a cafeteria for the students.
As for preventive maintenance, he pointed out that the ministry has given contracts to three specialised companies to perform regular and preventative maintenance and guarantee that the educational establishments remain in fully operational condition. The electromechanical and civil works include 417 schools across all regions.
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(MENAFN) According to a provincial official, 558 hectares of lands in Qazvin province have been equipped with modern irrigation systems during the first eleven months of the past Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2022-February 19, 2023). The director of water and soil as well as technical-engineering affairs of the province’s Agriculture Department, Nosratollah Nikou, announced that establishment of modern irrigation systems in the said lands was conducted through 34 projects.
Nikou also revealed that modern irrigations systems are being established in 3,185 hectares of lands in the province, with over 55 percent progress in the related projects. The implementation of modern irrigation systems is a significant step towards improving the efficiency and productivity of farming in the region.
Over the past three years, each year, an average of 150,000 hectares of farmlands have been equipped with modern irrigation systems in Iran, and there has been a 300 percent jump in this regard. This shows the government's commitment to improving the agricultural sector in the country.
The establishment of modern irrigation systems not only improves the efficiency of farming but also saves water resources, which is crucial in arid regions like Qazvin. The Agriculture Ministry is also taking the necessary measures for supporting the domestic manufacturing of equipment used in these systems, which is a positive step towards promoting local industries and creating job opportunities.
The implementation of modern irrigation systems is a part of Iran's broader efforts to develop its agricultural sector and promote sustainable farming practices. With the increasing demand for food and the need to conserve water resources, it is crucial to adopt modern and efficient irrigation systems. The progress made in Qazvin province in this regard is a positive sign for the future of agriculture in the region and the country as a whole.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, June 10 (IANS) BJP senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "failing" to help the victims of Balasore train tragedy.
Sushil Modi said that neither Nitish Kumar himself nor any of his senior ministers visited Odisha to help the rail tragedy victims of Bihar origin. Even his government has not initiated any help desk to provide assistance to the family members of the victims.
"Unlike Mamata Banerjee, who went to Odisha and personally monitored the proceedings of relief and rescue operations. She went beyond party politics and provided 40 buses for injured persons, and family members of the victims. Why did Nitish Kumar not go to Balasore or send a senior minister of the government to provide assistance to the victims of the railway tragedy," the BJP leader asked.
"At present, 21 passengers belonging to Bihar are still missing and their family members are struggling to find them. The state government is not providing help to any of the victim's families. They are going there at their own expense and returning home empty hands after their money ends. Why has the Bihar government not made arrangements for the accommodation and food for the family members who went there in search of their loved ones?" he said.
"Even, the state government has not made any arrangements of DNA and blood tests at ground zero," Sushil Modi added.
Meanwhile, officials of Bihar's Disaster Management Department claimed that the department has issued toll-free numbers 0612-2294204/205 and 7070290170. They also said that a control command centre was also established on June 2 in Patna. The train tragedy in Balasore happened on June 1.
Officials further said that in the tragedy, 48 persons belonging to Bihar have lost their lives so far, while 43 were injured. As many as 89 passengers have returned home.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- As a part of its fuel diversification plan, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) is planning to reduce the share of natural gas fuel in Oman's electricity generation to 83 per cent by 2024 from current 100 per cent.
'OPWP projects that the fuel diversification plans, including renewable energy development and the Duqm clean coal independent power project (IPP), will enable the gas share of fuel for power generation to fall from 100 per cent in 2018 to 83 per cent by 2024,' OPWP said in its seven-year statement released recently.
It said, in terms of absolute number, there will not be any reduction in the amount of gas consumed in power generation segment. But with the help of number of steps announced by OPWP to increase efficiency, along with increase in planned usage of renewable energy and setting up a coal fired plant, the growth rate of natural gas consumption will decrease substantially.
On increasing efficiency of the plant, the statement revealed that average gas efficiency for power generation in main interconnected system (MIS) is projected to improve 20 per cent by 2024. Much of the improvement will happen after 2020 with the introduction of new high-efficiency power plants, and large reverse osmosis based water desalination plants that will put existing lesser energy-efficient multi-stage flush plans to stand by operations.
In MIS, which is also the largest grid in the country, efficiency improvement in power generation will also occur due to higher usage of renewable energy along with the proposed clean coal-based IPP. The expected rise in consumption of gas for power sector will be limited to just 0.5 per cent per year till 2024. This will happen despite having a steady seven per cent growth in electricity production, the OPWP statement said.
Similarly, in Dhofar region, the gas requirements are projected to increase at six per cent per year, while power generation will go up by seven per cent per annum. These projections are based on calculating the impact of wind IPPs planned in 2020 and 2023, which reduce gas requirements by about ten per cent.
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(MENAFN - AFP) China's bank lending fell sharply in April, the central bank said on Friday, as the government refrained from boosting credit amid concerns over growing risk.
Bank loans reached 555.6 billion yuan ($85.2 billion) in April, down sharply from 1.37 trillion yuan in March, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) said.
The latest figure missed a median forecast of 1.3 trillion yuan in a Bloomberg News survey.
"Following signs of an upswing in the economy, policymakers have refrained from further policy easing in recent months and appear to be shifting their focus back to credit risks and structural reform," Capital Economics said in a research note after the release of the data.
On Monday, the People's Daily newspaper -- the Communist Party's mouthpiece -- cited an unnamed "authoritative" source saying China must turn off the taps of credit-driven growth to avoid a financial system crisis in the face of rising bad loans.
The government has cut interest rates six times since late 2014 and also lowered the ratio of reserves that banks need to set aside, in an effort to boost lending and stimulate the economy.
China's economy grew 6.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, its slowest expansion in seven years.
Total social financing -- an alternative measure of credit in the real economy â€“- slumped to 751.0 billion yuan in April from 2.34 trillion in March, the PBoC said in a separate statement on Friday.
Analysts have lowered expectations for further monetary stimulus given the debt warning and early signs of stabilisation in the economy.
"With further policy easing now looking unlikely, credit growth is likely to begin slowing again next quarter," Capital Economics said.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) The Moroccan tennis team will travel to Madagascar''s capital, Antananarivo, for the ''Davis Cup'' tournament. The competition is scheduled to be held onJuly 13th.
Morocco is among the thirteen countries selected in Group III (Africa) along with Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Cameroun, Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and the host country of Madagascar. The Round Robin system is going to be used for this competition. This type of tournament organizes semi-finals by making sure all participants play one another for the same amount of time. The two winners will join Group II of the Europe-Africa zone in 2017. The Davis Cup is the best-known male international annual tennis competition. The tournament was created in 1900 by Dwight Davis and is directed by the International Tennis Federation. This year will be the 105th annual Davis Cup tournament for professional male tennis.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The Sri Lanka Press Institute successfully hosted a dynamic panel discussion, recently, featuring speakers from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, culminating in a robust session on innovation and entrepreneurship within the South Asian digital media landscape.
The event, attended by over 60 participants, predominantly comprised young journalists and digital content creators eager to unravel the intricacies of the evolving landscape. The event was held under the title of,“Innovation, Media, and Entrepreneurship in the South Asian Digital Landscape.”
The panel discussion was held with the support of the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka program (SCOPE) co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office.
The panelists, Nasr ul Hadi, Chief Executive Officer of PROTO in India, Asad Baig, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Lab in Pakistan, and Deputy Editor at Himal Southasian Magazine, Raisa Wickrematunge shared their perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape of digital media in the region.
The panelists recognized authorities in digital media and transformation, illuminated the audience on the profound impact of their craft on regional integration and social cohesion. Addressing a range of pivotal topics, including Emerging Technology and Innovation, Social Cohesion, Community and Social Engagement, Digital Media Literacy, and Integration, the session proved to be a comprehensive exploration of the South Asian digital ecosystem.
Notably, the discourse delved into the dynamics of collaboration and market strategies for content monetization. Insights were shared on how to navigate challenges at both national and regional levels, providing a roadmap for aspiring creators to seamlessly traverse the global landscape.
As the South Asian digital media landscape continues to grow rapidly, these discussions become crucial in shaping the narrative and equipping the next generation of content creators for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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AIRIA drafting PLI scheme for Centre to enhance rubber goods production
New Delhi, Mar 17 (KNN) With the aim to promote Rubber goods production in India, the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) is formulating a productivity-linked incentive scheme (PLI) for centre's consideration, AIRIA President Ramesh Kejriwal told businessline.
In an online interaction, Kejriwa informed that the association is in consultation with other stakeholders and the policy will be ready in the next three to six months.
The AIRIA president said that a lot of buyers abroad are looking at the Indian market and have shifted to our products. The PLI scheme will give an impetus to the rubber goods industry in India, which is now emerging as an alternative to China.
As per reports, currently there is around 20-25 per cent shift from China to India.
The Centre should come up with a benchmark price for natural rubber to encourage farmers.“If prices are not remunerative, farmers will not grow the crop in the coming years and switch over to other crops,” he said.
This is important since natural rubber production, which increased to a nine-year high last fiscal, has begun to increase over the last couple of years after decreasing continuously.
Currently, natural rubber production in the country is 7.75 lakh tonnes (lt) and demand at 12.5 lt. India has to import to meet the demand, which increased to a three-year high last fiscal, to make up the gap.
“There is still a 40 per cent gap between demand and supply,” the AIRIA president said, adding that the Centre should encourage higher area under natural rubber by providing incentives to growers.
On natural rubber prices, the AIRIA president said they are likely to rule low over the next 2-3 months.“They will recover after that, at least between 10 per cent and 20 per cent,” he said.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 10 (Petra) -- Prime Minister Dr. Hani al-Mulqi and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon discussed Sunday ways to strengthen bilateral relations and open wider scopes for joint cooperation.
Al-Mulqi said, during a meeting attended by a number of ministers and officials of the two countries, President Rahmon's visit Jordan ushers in a new beginning for further cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
The prime minister stressed the importance of developing an executive program for agreements the two countries signed today to ensure the best implementation of them, pledging that what was signed today will be respected and implemented by the Jordanian government.
The Tajik president said he was happy to visit Jordan and praised the achievements made by Jordan, in terms of strengthening the political system and the development of the community, in addition to the status the Kingdom enjoys at the international level.
"We believe that the two countries have vast potential, based on the historical and cultural ties, friendship and brotherhood between the two peoples, to promote relations to a higher level," he said, stressing his country's readiness for further cooperation.
President Rahmon voiced support for a proposal made by Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulqi to establish cooperation between the two countries in the banking domain in light of Jordan's advanced expertise in this field, pointing out that a delegation will be sent to Jordan for this purpose.
He said that he and His Majesty the King agreed to hold a forum of Jordanian-Tajik businessmen in conjunction with His Majesty's official visit to Tajikistan next year to discuss means of cooperation between the private sectors in both countries.
The Tajik president affirmed support for another proposal to establish a joint ministerial committee between the two countries to be an effective and important mechanism for enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
Furthermore, President Rahmon noted that an official delegation from his country's security agencies will visit Jordan next month to explore ways of cooperation in the security domain.
Prime Minister Hani al-Mulqi and President Rahmon oversaw the signing of a number of bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding in economic, agricultural, technical, cultural and scientific domains. An agreement was also signed to establish a join Tajik-Jordanian business council. AA
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) honors musician Hamed Al-Nama, in appreciation of his artistic career and creativity for more than fifty years, on the fourth of next October.
It is planned to publish a book that presents the musician's career and the most important stages of his creative life, and work is underway to produce a "global symphony" composed by the musician, Al-Nama, in a joint project with Katara.
The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has traditionally honored Qatari creators, in appreciation of their path and giving, as part of its multiple cultural initiatives, which makes it initiatives with national projects that celebrate the statures of creativity in Qatar, which have made valuable contributions in various fields of intellectual, literary and artistic creativity, and among these Initiatives shield the writer and shield the antidote.
The musician Hamed Al-Naama is considered one of the most important pillars of art and music in Qatar and the Gulf, who enriched the singing scene with many works, symphonies and national operettas.
He graduated in 1975 from the Higher Institute of Arabic Music in Cairo, to be the first Qatari artist to specialize in this field, and then completed his higher education in the field of musical composition and orchestral arrangement in the Philippines. He also studied orchestra management in Britain. In 1980, he founded the Institute of Musical Arts in Qatar, From which many Gulf and Qatari musicians graduated.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May Wednesday pledged 50 million pound (about USD 67 million) to support infrastructure projects and restore stability in Iraq.
In a joint press briefing with her Iraqi counterpart Haider al-Abadi, May said her country is working to secure 20 million pound (USD 26.8 million) to back human rights and offer services in the country in the upcoming years.
A sum of 30 million pound (about USD 40.2 million) is allocated to support reforms in Iraq, she stated.
Programs of restoring stability could provide a safe environment for the return of displaced people, she noted, vowing that her country would continue backing Iraq.
She lauded braveness of the Iraqi forces standing in front fronts to counter terrorism.
She pointed out that the United Kingdom supported and will continue its backing to Iraq as part of the international coalition, as long as Baghdad needs this support for achieving peace in the region and building a unified Iraq.
For his part, al-Abadi said the bilateral relations have witnessed a noticeable development in countering terrorism, training the Iraqi army, providing an air coverage, securing intelligence information, offering logistic support to the Iraqi forces and restoring stability in the country's liberated areas.
Earlier today, May arrived in Iraq on an official visit during which she met the British forces centered on a camp north of the capital, and then held talks with al-Abadi. (end) aah.hm
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Riyadh: The State of Qatar participated in the 52nd meeting of the Technical Council of the GCC Standardization Organization, which was held today in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The State of Qatar was represented in the meeting by the Chairperson of Qatar General Organization for Standardization and Metrology (QGOSM) Engineer H E Mohammed bin Saud Al Musallam.
The meeting discussed the Memorandum of the Presidency of the Standardization Organization regarding the follow-up to the decisions of the 51 technical council meetings, the Memoranda of the Presidency of the Commission regarding the adoption of standard specifications and Gulf technical regulations and their amendments, and the plans of the Gulf technical committees for the year 2022 (work programs of the technical committees), and the unified report of the workflow of the Gulf technical committees.
The meeting also touched on the memorandum of the Presidency of the GCC Standardization Organization regarding technical work evidence, the report of the Chairman of the Gulf Metrology Association for the period from (October 2021 to March 2022), and the memorandum of the Presidency of the Standardization Organization regarding the outcomes of the 33rd meeting of the Gulf Committee for Conformity Assessment Scheme.
The meeting also dealt with a study to develop a platform for automating procedures related to the application of the unified Gulf standards, and the regulations and rules approved by the GCC, as well as developments in the activity of the Gulf laboratories assembly.
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(MENAFN) On Monday, Nvidia briefly surpassed e-commerce behemoth Amazon in terms of market value, propelled by the surge in the artificial intelligence sector, propelling the chipmaker to the fourth position among American companies by value. The remarkable ascent saw Nvidia's stock soaring to an unprecedented level of USD734.96, driving its market capitalization to USD1.82 trillion, edging slightly ahead of Amazon's USD1.81 trillion. This significant milestone placed Nvidia in close proximity to Alphabet, the parent company of Google, which holds a market value of USD1.87 trillion.
The last instance of Nvidia surpassing Amazon in market value dates back to 2002 when both companies were valued at less than USD6 billion each. However, the recent resurgence underscores Nvidia's meteoric rise in the technology landscape, particularly fueled by its prowess in the artificial intelligence domain.
Investor anticipation is palpable as Nvidia gears up to release its quarterly results on February 21, marking the conclusion of this season's earnings announcements for tech giants. The surge in Nvidia's stock, which has surged by 47 percent since the start of the year, positions it as the top performer among the companies listed on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
The impressive quarterly performance and heightened expectations stem from Nvidia's pivotal role in supplying technology crucial for generative artificial intelligence applications, including chatbots and image creation. The chipmaker's strategic positioning and robust financial performance over the past year have solidified its status as a frontrunner in the rapidly evolving AI sector, further bolstering investor confidence in its growth trajectory.
As Nvidia continues to ride the wave of AI innovation and solidify its market dominance, its brief overtaking of Amazon in market value symbolizes a landmark moment in the tech industry, highlighting the company's remarkable journey and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy.
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Ricciardo gives a thumbs-up as F1 learns from Grosjean crash
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo has given a thumbs-up to new flame-resistant gloves, developed by Formula One's governing body after Romain Grosjean's fiery crash in Bahrain last year, following trials at the Turkish Grand Prix weekend.
Grosjean made a miraculous escape from a fireball crash in November but suffered burns to the back of his hands as he clambered free of the wreckage. The Frenchman's Haas car speared through the protective barriers lining the track in a 53G impact that split it in half and burst into flames. The governing FIA has been working on improving protection from fire and last week announced that selected drivers would be testing new gloves for comfort and dexterity during Turkish Grand Prix practice.
“I used them...I didn't notice the difference,” said Australian Ricciardo, one of five authorised to try them out.“I'm also not very fussy with kit...but completely fine for me. It's a nice addition without any downside.”
Race director Michael Masi said the test went well.
“Due to..Romain's incident it was an area we started working on immediately, and I think we identified very quickly that it was an area we could improve,” he told reporters.
“The initial feedback from the drivers is 'Yup, all good'. There is a couple of fine-tuning elements with a couple of the brands but nothing insurmountable.”
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Published: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 9:23 AM
Gold prices fell at the opening of the market ahead of the US December inflation data.
Spot gold was trading at $1,791.82 per ounce at 9.15 am UAE time on the first day of the week. In the UAE, the 24K price fell Dh0.75 per gram to Dh217.0 at the opening of the market on Monday. The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data showed 22K opening at Dh204.0 per gram, 21K at Dh194.5 and 18K at Dh166.75.
Traders on Monday awaited December US inflation data that could reinforce the case for earlier-than-expected interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve after weaker jobs data.
Gold is considered a hedge against higher inflation, but the metal is highly sensitive to rising US interest rates which increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AVA Trade, sees the near-term resistance for the yellow metal at $1,830 while the support is at $1,760.
Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda, said a few rate hikes are already priced in for 2022.
“Gold is tentatively below both the $1,800 level and the 50- and 200-day SMA, but a continued selloff seems less likely. If bearishness resumes (on Monday), buyers could emerge at the $1,770 area,” added Moya.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Malaysia's government has said that it has given approval to a private company to resume the search for the wreckage of MH370, almost four years after the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing went missing.
Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said on Saturday the government had approved a proposal from US-based exploration company Ocean Infinity to search for the plane on a "no cure, no fee" basis, meaning no fee will be paid unless it is found.
Ocean Infinity plans to conduct its search in an area of 25,000 square kilometres near Australian waters that was identified by experts as the plane's likely location, Lai said.
Malaysia, China and Australia called off their unsuccessful search - the largest in aviation history - in January 2017 after 1,046 days.
Since 2015, suspected debris from the plane has washed up on Reunion Island, as well as on the east coast of Africa, but so far, only two pieces of wreckage have been confirmed as definitely being from the missing airliner.
The Boeing 777 jet went missing with 239 passengers and crew on board on March 8, 2014, and is presumed to have crashed into the sea.
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the incumbent coalition government is making all-out efforts to bring the economy out of prevailing quagmire and put the country ahead on path of development and prosperity.
Talking to a delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the fears of default have been ended now due to prudent policies of the government implemented during its eleven months' rule.
About ongoing talks with International Monetary Fund, the Prime Minister expressed the confidence that agreement with the IMF would be inked very soon.
He said the government has to accept the tough conditions of the IMF due to the previous government's agreement.
He said the present government is cognizant of the sufferings of common people due to prevailing situation.
The Prime Minister lauded role of all the coalition partners for running government's affairs effectively saying that the government is united and moving ahead to bring the country out of current situation.


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Waleed Gamal El-Dien, Chairperson of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), kicked off his participation at COP28 in the UAE by engaging in a series of meetings with major international companies eager to explore investment opportunities within the economic zone.
Gamal El-Dien met with representatives of ACWA Power to delve into strategies for activating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the company and expediting the progress of project feasibility studies.
He highlighted SCZONE's unwavering support for green fuel production initiatives, which have contributed to propelling the economic zone into a hub for this sector. The zone has also witnessed the export of the world's first ammonia shipment produced using electrolytically-generated hydrogen.
Gamal El Dien convened with Kim Fejjfer, Managing Partner and Executive Director of A.P. Moller Capital, a specialized fund management firm. They explored avenues for future collaboration, particularly in the realm of green fuel project financing.
Gamal El-Dien emphasized the need for financing to accelerate the pace of green fuel projects, while simultaneously stressing the importance of cost reduction measures for both production and operation to ensure optimal pricing for the final product.
The SCZONE Chairperson also held a meeting with George Weber, a member of the Executive Board of Directors of Wilo SE, a pump systems manufacturer headquartered in Dortmund, Germany.
Their discussion centered on fostering cooperation, given the water pump industry's critical role in supporting national projects. During the meeting, Gamal El-Dien showcased the economic zone's potential, highlighting the industrial zones that cater to this industry, the logistics zones that facilitate product transportation and storage, and the ports strategically positioned along the Red Sea and Mediterranean.
The SCZONE actively participated in a session titled“Green Hydrogen: from Advertising to Investment” within the Egyptian Pavilion at the Blue Zone to discuss strategies for supporting government entities and international institutions involved in green fuel projects through legislation and financing.
The session underscored SCZONE's commitment to providing the essential infrastructure to establish these projects and developing a dedicated investment incentive package for green energy projects to stimulate investment. It also emphasized the significance of financial and legislative support for green economy activities.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, April 4 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has asked the health department to gear up for the prevention and management of heat-related diseases in the state during summer.
Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma, the Principal Secretary of the Health Department, has issued guidelines to all District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers.
These guidelines outline the activities to be conducted by the Health Department with inter-departmental coordination. Moreover, they offer guidance on the dos and don'ts to be followed during extreme heat waves.
It may be recalled that various central institutions have expressed the possibility of temperatures being above normal in most parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh this year. In many parts of the country, the monthly minimum temperatures during this period are also expected to be higher than usual.
Moreover, there is a higher likelihood of heatwaves prevailing in the central and northwestern regions of the country from March to May 2024.
In view of the growing concern over rising temperatures, the Health Department will have inter-departmental coordination to organise an array of events in order to raise awareness about heat-related diseases as well as its prevention and management.
The department will also make arrangements for cool and clean drinking water in crowded places and provide shelters for heat protection.
Besides, weather forecasts and temperatures will be displayed on screens installed at crowded locations, while awareness sessions will be held on protection from heatwave in schools.
As per the guidelines, the Health Department will prioritise the training and awareness of medical officers, paramedical staff, and frontline workers, ensuring they are equipped with the skills to promptly identify and treat these diseases. Additionally, sufficient availability of essential medications, intravenous fluids, ice packs, oral rehydration salts, and other necessary supplies will be ensured.
Furthermore, the availability and functionality of necessary equipment will be ensured. According to the guidelines, medical units should have a sufficient supply of clean drinking water and continuous operation of cooling equipment to cope with extreme temperatures.
The government will also ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, install solar panels where possible and take energy conservation measures. Efforts will be made to lower indoor temperatures by implementing techniques such as cool or green roofing. Additionally, measures like installing shades on windows and open areas will also be taken.
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Photo and video sharing social networking platform Instagram is testing a new feature that mimics other social networks.
According to The Verge, TechCrunch has reported that Instagram confirmed tests of a 'reposts' feature, which will bring someone else's content onto your own timeline.
This feature will be similar to Twitter's retweets or the kind of reshares that are common on Tumblr and Facebook and are also being tested on TikTok.
TechCrunch has stated that this 'repost' feature was spotted on Wednesday by Matt Navarra, a social media consultant who posted images in a Twitter thread.
Sharing someone else's post for your own followers to see isn't completely new for Instagram users. Users have been able to share public posts for their followers but only to their Instagram Story or through direct messages.
Now, the test would let users share a post on their feeds without having to screenshot it and repost it or go through another source, reported The Verge.
Apart from reposts within your own feed, Instagram has modified its cross-platform sharing options.
Now it's pushing the buttons to share to Snapchat, Messenger, or WhatsApp ahead of direct-to-DM sharing, which is, again, similar to TikTok's approach.
Instagram rolled back a test shifting the app toward an AI-powered feed of full-screen pictures and video, which is part of its apparent slow metamorphosis into TikTok, as per The Verge.
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