(MENAFN- IANS) Kochi, Sep 29 (IANS) A Kerala High Court employee killed his elder brother over a trivial matter here and turned himself in to police.
According to police, the incident took place late on Thursday night when an argument between two brothers over parking of a two-wheeler snowballed into a major fight. In the heat of the moment, the accused took out his air gun and shot at his elder brother who died instantly.
The two lived with their aged father near here. On Thursday morning, after a fight over the same issue, Paulson (48) - the elder brother - damaged his Thomas's two-wheeler.
Thomas, a clerk at the Kerala High Court, filed a police complaint on the incident.
Things took an ugly turn late in the night and the two again indulged in a fight ending in Paulson killing Thomas.
After the incident, Thomas went to the police station and admitted to the crime, saying he did in a fit of rage.
As per the locals, the two brothers behaved peculiarly. While Paulson was always found talking to himself, Thomas was an introvert.
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(MENAFN) YouTube and beIN Sports, the official newscaster of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the Middle East and North Africa region, have stated a company they said will aid football supporters be updated with all the newest action and results.
“As the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 across 24 countries in the MENA region, our digital team will deliver best-in-class content using the unique access and presence we have from our home turf,” on the words of Faisal Mahmoud Al-Raisi, manager of digital at beIN MENA.
“We are pleased to partner with YouTube for this historic event to do everything we can for our millions of followers across MENA to make memories for a lifetime.”
As part of the deal, beIN Sports announced it will share 3-minute, Arabic-language videos on its official YouTube channel for every match, featuring highlights as well as goals and other key moments. They declared the content will be monetized through the use of related advertisements.
“Through our partnership with beIN Sports, we will bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to all football enthusiasts in the region,” as stated by Tarek Amin, manager of YouTube MENA. “With this addition … people can now access the most interesting moments of every match, including those they are unable to watch live.”
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Kazakhstan embassy in Qatar opened a photo exhibition at Katara–the Cultural Village yesterday as part of Kazakhstan's 30th Independence Day, celebrated annually on December 16. The show, themed 'Kazakhstan recognised by the world community' and running until October 26, highlighted the natural beauty and architectural masterpieces of the country, in addition to the history, culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the people of Kazakhstan.
In a statement, Kazakhstan ambassador Arman Issagaliyev said“the modern history of Kazakhstan, which is the heir of an outstanding nomadic civilisation of the Great Steppe, is closely linked with the name of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev”.
The envoy accompanied Katara general manager Prof Khalid Ibrahim al-Sulaiti to the show, as he cited Kazakhstan's key domestic political and socio-economic achievements“during the years of independence, and its successes in the international arena.”
Issagaliyev also underlined the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and Kazakhstan in various fields of co-operation, including trade and commerce.“We are very pleased with the positive dynamics of the development of our relations. This year, despite the (Covid-19) pandemic, was very active and full of bilateral contacts,” he said, noting that the leaders of the two States – His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made phone conversations,“co-ordinating joint efforts to bring bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level”.
“The leaders of our countries confirmed their commitment to expanding co-operation, and also noted the existence of serious potential and resources to fill the Kazakh – Qatari co-operation with new content,” he said. The envoy added that a number of important visits took place this year: the visit of the HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to Nur Sultan; and the visit of the First Deputy Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov to Doha.“These visits have given a huge impetus to bilateral co-operation,” he stressed.
According to Issagaliyev, the activity of the Kazakh–Qatari Business Council has resumed, further boosting the economic and investment co-operation between the two countries after a successful Doha meeting of the council in August.“The trade turnover between the two countries has significantly increased. We already have successes in the field of trade, now you can find Kazakhstani products in Qatari supermarkets,” he said. Besides resuming a“visa-free regime”, the envoy said there is also a plan to launch a direct flight between Qatar and Kazakhstan from November 19.“We are confident that the direct flight will serve as a serious impetus for the further development of bilateral relations in various fields, and will also serve to bring our peoples closer together,” Issagaliyev said.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 3. An event
dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the partnership program
between the Azerbaijani Army and the US Oklahoma National Guard was
held in Oklahoma, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry told trend .
The event was initiated by the Azerbaijani Embassy in the US
with the organizational support of the Azerbaijani Defense
Ministry, the Oklahoma State Governor's Office, and the National
Guard. A delegation led by First Deputy Defense Minister, Chief of
the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army Colonel General Karim
Valiyev paid a visit to the US to participate in this event.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Commander of the Oklahoma Army
Thomas Mancino, Colonel General Karim Valiyev and Azerbaijani
Ambassador to the US Khazar Ibrahim talked about the activities
carried out over 20 years, emphasized mutual visits, including
cooperation in education, energy, agriculture, and other areas, as
well as expressed confidence in further strengthening of these
The participants were also informed on reconstruction activities
conducted on Azerbaijani liberated lands, and leading Oklahoma
companies were invited to invest in various areas of these
territories, especially in renewable energy sources.
Following the speeches, Colonel General Valiyev presented the
governor and the commander with a commemorative plaque on the
occasion of the 20th anniversary of the partnership program with
Oklahoma. In turn, the governor declared September 19 in the state
as the day of signing the partnership program with the Azerbaijani
In the artistic part of the event, soloist of a separate model
military band of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, tarist Arslan
Novrasli, soloist of the International Mugham Center, kamancha
performer Elnur Mikayilov and Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, pianist
Nargiz Aliyeva performed works by Azerbaijani and international
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(MENAFNEditorial) WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This evening, the conference committee appointed to reconcile the different versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) released their conference report. In response, National League of Cities (NLC) President Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, released the following statement:
"Hundreds of local leaders have spoken loudly and clearly during this extremely condensed tax reform debate: Congress can't pay for tax reform by stripping the tools that help build stronger, healthier and more economically-vibrant communities.
"City leaders have helped push the needle to produce a final conference bill that protects the tax exemptions for most bonds, preserves many key credits and partially protects the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). Unfortunately, the final bill falls short on its promise to protect American families and the cities and towns in which they live.
"While we are still reviewing the details of the final conference report, we continue to urge Congress to reject any bill that eliminates or reduces important tools for cities like the tax exemption for advance refunding bonds, key tax credits including the historic tax credit, and the full preservation of the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT)."
For a list of NLC priorities in tax reform, and to track the status of bonds, credits and deductions that are critical to cities, visit .
More than 800 city leaders have signed onto an action letter outlining NLC's topline priorities when it comes to tax reform and the federal budget. You can view the letter and signatures at .
NLC is a founding member of, a coalition of advocacy groups dedicated to preserving the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian-backed militants continue to violate the Easter ceasefire. The aggressor launched 42 attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in Donbas over the past day.
This is reported by the ATO Headquarters press center.
In Donetsk direction, terrorists used 122mm artillery and weapons on infantry combat vehicles to shell Ukrainian positions near Shyrokyne (20km east of Mariupol), 82mm mortars outside Pisky (12km north-west of Donetsk). Illegal armed formations also opened fire from grenade launchers and small arms on the defenders of Vodiane(16km north-west of Donetsk), Lebedynske(16km north-east of Mariupol), Marinka (35 km south-west of Donetsk) and Avdiivka (18km north of Donetsk). Ukrainian positions outside Talakivka(20km north-west of Mariupol) and Hnutove(19km north-west of Mariupol) came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire. The enemy also used small arms near Krasnohorivka (29 km west of Donetsk), Pavlopol(30 km northeast of Mariupol), Butovka coal mine (11.4km north-west of Donetsk), Pisky (12km north-west of Donetsk) and Kamyanka (62km south of Donetsk). Sniper fire was observed near Shyrokyne (20km east of Mariupol).
In Luhansk direction, Russian-backed militants used prohibited 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers and heavy machine guns to fire at Ukrainian positions near Luhanske (59km north-east of Donetsk). In addition, militants fired 120mm mortars at the defenders of Valuiske(20km north-east of Luhansk), 82mm mortars, weapons on infantry combat vehicles and heavy machine guns Troitske (69km west of Luhansk), 82mm mortars, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns and small arms near Novoluhanske(53km north-east of Donetsk).
As a result of the enemy shelling, two Ukrainian servicemen were wounded.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Daleel Petroleum was present at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Annual Career Fair, offering both job and training opportunities to Omanis.
Company representatives from the human resources department and corporate communications were delighted to interact with students and respond to their questions. Daleel is rapidly growing with a need to increase the number of its working forces in a variety of disciplines. Daleel has offered a number of positions since the beginning of the year.
On the occasion of the SQU job fair another batch of vacancies were announced targeting both fresh graduates as well as experienced job seekers. In addition, the Company offers several training opportunities for students both in its head office in Muscat and the field. Training is offered to Omani students for a period of 15 weeks which normally takes place during the summer vacations.
Human resources and administration manager Ahmed al Kharusi, said, ''Daleel is keen on supporting Omanisation and considerably offers opportunities to Omanis as a priority. This has supported the Omanisation rates in the company and developed future leaders from the local market. Specific positions are offered to fresh graduates allows fresh blood flow into the organization and generates an energetic young working force to propel the business further towards success.''
Daleel Petroleum is one of the leading oil producing company in Oman. It is a 50/50 joint venture registered in Oman between Mezoon Petrogas (subsidiary of MB Holding and Mezoon Petrogas BVI (subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation). The company was formed during the second half of 2002.
Daleel Petroleum is involved in exploration; appraisal and production of hydrocarbon reserves located onshore Oman approximately 450km north west of Muscat. Daleel Petroleum LLC aims to maximise the development of oil and gas reserves in a cost effective manner.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar University (QU) will participate in the annual Qatar Sustainability Week, a National Campaign, which will be held from October 8 to 15.
It is worth noting that QU plays a leading role in sustainability in the country, offering consultancy to organisations and decision-makers in sustainable planning and development in various fields.
QU is launching a number of green initiatives that promote a culture of sustainability such as initiatives to minimise food waste, reducing gas emission, recycling paper, as well as converting food and other waste into biofuels. In addition, QU actively raises awareness on the subject of sustainability and has contributed vastly in fields such as engineering, medicine and environmental science, all of which have helped to drive its mission forward.
In a statement, QU Director of Communications and Public Relations, Dr. Hitmi Al Hitmi said,“QU in its role as Qatar's most prominent and sole national institution of higher education, holds a hefty responsibility in achieving comprehensive development and environmental sustainability, spreading and promoting this culture. The university also feels a great responsibility to help various institutions in avoiding outdated technologies, which can be environmentally harmful and do not make sense in the digital age.”
Dr. Al Hitmi also notes that QU's Agricultural Research Station is currently working on a project to reduce food waste by converting it into a natural fertiliser, aiming to achieve food security, which has become a national priority.
He added,“Under the umbrella of the QU Holding Company, there will be an organisation, with a specialised field of converting food into fertilizer, to reach zero food waste. QU will also cooperate with a number of ambitious local youth clubs and initiatives such as 'Greener Future' led by Aisha Al Maadeed, a young Qatari woman and 'Etaam' founded by Sheikha Al Nawar Al Thani, a humanitarian initiative that aims to provide snack packets to expat workers.”
Dr. Hitmi also stated that the upcoming Annual Research Forum will be held under the theme“Research, Innovation & Sustainability: Engaging Nations through Sports,” in order to focus on sustainability issues after the FIFA World Cup 2022 and to address the challenges facing the community by way of research and studies, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
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(MENAFN- Golin Mena) Dubai, UAE-14th November 2023-If I were to describe 2023 using one word, it would be turbulence. Uncertainty and volatility are becoming the norm and will continue to dominate headlines in 2024. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the headline inflation to decelerate to 4.8%, while global economic growth will slow to 2.9% in 2024, from an expected 3%. However, we are not out of the woods yet.
Besides the turbulent economic climate, according to a Deloitte study, technological turbulence underpinned by Gen AI, transition to the cloud, increased fraud, and cyber risk, will also dominate the board agendas. Banks need to use the experience they have gained to balance risk and innovation and become more agile. For example, 2023 shone a light on the importance of effective Asset Liability Management (ALM), and we will continue to see significant investments in this area. To optimize the balance sheet, banks need to move beyond compliance and take a closer look at key metrics on a more frequent basis. Community banks, mid-tier banks and top-tier banks may also have different approaches to ALM.
In 2024, I expect to see banks and decision makers look at ALM through the lens of viability. To achieve long-term growth and success, banks will invest in innovation and new technologies that manage risk and optimize their balance sheets. Cloud-based SaaS solutions enable banks to optimize positions under multiple regulatory constraints, shield from risk and be better equipped to serve the needs of the community, including private individuals and small-medium enterprises (SMEs).
Institutions will need to leverage new technologies and tools to measure and monitor liquidity, interest rate and FX risks in the balance sheet. By using technologies such as artificial intelligence – including generative AI (Gen AI) – and machine learning, banks can analyze the past, monitor the present and prepare for the future. According to a McKinsey report, Gen AI could also reduce the industry's costs by $200bn to $340bn per year. The good news is that banks don’t have to follow a big-bang approach. With microservices and composable banking, institutions can enhance agility, scalability, innovation and speed of deployment by breaking down applications and services into smaller parts. As a result, banks can react quickly to economic events and adjust risk accordingly, while ensuring their long-term growth.
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Doha: The Media Committee of Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) organised an educational symposium on the reality and prospects of translating between the Arabic and the Urdu languages in the Republic of India, within the events of the Award’s seventh session.
In the symposium, which was held virtually, an elite of intellectuals, academics and translators have participated. They presented valuable research on the suggested axes, as the symposium was managed by Translator and Radio Host at Qatar Urdu Radio Obaid Tahir.
Dr. Habibullah Khan talked about India’s experience in translating between the two languages, saying that the number of books that have been translated from Arabic to Urdu has exceeded 18,000 books.
A number of professors, translators and academics talked about their experiences in translating between the two languages and discussed the challenges they have faced in translating certain words and expressions, particularly the obstacles that occur in translating poetry from and to Arabic.
It is noteworthy that the seventh session of Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding includes translation awards in individual books and is divided into four branches: Translation from Arabic to English, translation from English to Arabic, translation from Arabic to one of the other chosen languages, and translation from the other chosen languages to Arabic.
Each prize is worth $200,000, as the first place winner will receive $100,000, while the second-place winner will receive $60,000 and the third-place winner will receive $40,000.
The second category includes the Achievement prizes in the minor languages, as it is awarded to several translated works from the selected languages to Arabic, and from Arabic to the selected languages (Urdu, Amharic, Dutch, and Modern Greek), with $100,000 allocated for each category.
The third category also includes the Achievement prize for the two main languages, and this award is worth $200,000.
Applying can be done via the award website until mid-August.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 9
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) donated another $952,000 worth of medical supplies to the Uzbek Ministry of Health, Trend reports with reference to the ADB.
UNICEF, with financial support from ADB and in agreement with the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, has purchased personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers who provide medical services to patients with COVID-19. This includes 71,100 overalls and 8,000 shoe covers, as well as RNA Mini reagent kits, designed for high-quality and fast laboratory tests.
'Although the situation with COVID-19 in Uzbekistan is improving, we still need to be careful as the prevalence of the disease among people remains high,' said ADB Country Director for Uzbekistan, Cindy Malvicini.
'We need to protect medical workers first as they are in a frontline. The PPE we procured with UNICEF will help give medical workers confidence that they can stay safe while attending to those infected. ADB remains committed to helping the people of Uzbekistan overcome the COVID-19 pandemic,' added the ADB Country Director.
All delivered equipment and PPE will be distributed across all regions of Uzbekistan, including remote areas.
'The availability of the necessary medical supplies such as PPE, test kits and essential medicines are very important both to control the spread of the disease and to ensure the continuity of essential medical services,' said UNICEF Uzbekistan Country Director, Munir Mammadzade.
'UNICEF is always ready to assist the Ministry of Health in strengthening the procurement and supply of medical supplies, and expresses its gratitude to ADB for financial support,' Mammadzade noted.
UNICEF works under extremely difficult conditions to reach the most disadvantaged children. They operate in more than 190 countries and territories for the benefit of every child, everywhere in the world, striving to make them better for everyone.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Asia and the Pacific region while continuing its work to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB was established in 1966. Its members are 68 countries, 49 of which are countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Bengaluru, a city grappling with a recurring pattern of BMTC bus accidents, has sadly experienced yet another distressing incident resulting in the loss of two lives in separate accidents.
The first incident occurred when a BMTC bus struck and fatally injured a woman in the Arakere area near Shri Sai Garments, within the jurisdiction of Hulimavu Sanchari Thana. Tragically, the victim, identified as Veena, succumbed to her injuries at the accident scene. Responding swiftly, the Hulimavu traffic police initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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In the second tragic occurrence, near Govindarajanagar By 2 Coffee near
Vijayanagara Traffic Police Station, a BMTC bus collided with a bike ridden by Kumar, a 45-year-old individual. Kumar, who was on his way to purchase flowers for his wife's business, met with a fatal accident at the site. He resided in Annapurneswari Nagar, and his body was transported to Victoria Hospital for postmortem examination.
Bengaluru: BMTC bus claims life of three-year-old
The concerning frequency of BMTC bus accidents in Bengaluru has become a pressing issue, resulting in the untimely loss of two lives in these recent, separate incidents. Local traffic police authorities have stepped in to conduct thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding both accidents.
The BMTC bus driver involved in the second incident, identified as Srinivas, is currently in the custody of the Vijayanagara traffic police.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- The White House hinted that the United States and other western allies are reviewing potential terrorist designations for the Yemeni Houthi militias after the latter seized a cargo ship last week.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John F. Kirby said, "that seizure of the motor vessel Galaxy leader is a flagrant violation of international law."
"Iran is complicit due to material support and encouragement of the Houthi forces who conducted this seizure, he said, affirming that this is "absolutely unacceptable."
"So in light of the recent targeting of civilians by the Houthis, and now all the piracy of a ship in international waters, we have begun a review of potential terrorist designations.
"And we'll be considering other options together with our allies and partners as well," Kirby said.
"I just want to end by saying that the Houthi must release that ship immediately as well as the crew and unconditionally," he added.
On Sunday, November 19, the Houthi militias released a video showing their fighters using a helicopter to storm the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the international waters in the southern part of the Red Sea.
They claimed the seizure of the ship came in retaliation for Israel's war against the Palestinians in Gaza Strip.
The Bahamian-flagged RoRo vessel, leased out to a Japanese company, is owned by a British company with links to Israeli business tycoon.
Biden Administration reversed the decision of former president Donald Trump in January 2021 to label the Houthis a foreign terrorist organization.
They justified the move on the fact that the terrorist designation of Houthis hampered the efforts to deliver international humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people. (end)
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Good news for small investors and businesses in need of funding: Morocco has finally drafted a bill to regulate collaborative financing, colloquially known as crowdfunding, in an unprecedented move in the African region.
Crowdfunding has emerged as an alternative form of financing projects, startups, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in their early-stages. It is generally carried out via online platforms that connect those who can give, lend, or invest money directly with those who need financing for a specific project, rather than seeking means of traditional bank financing.
The long-awaited legal framework to regulate this financing method, was submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on March 21, and published soon after on the official website of the Government's General Secretariat.
The draft bill, which was signed by Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Boussaid, sets the necessary regulations to give investors and small businesses in need of funding, particularly start-ups and SMEs, access to this innovative form of finance, for the first time in Morocco.
According to a statement, the draft law, dubbed 15-16, aims at 'strengthening the financial inclusion of project leaders, supporting economic and social development, and canalizing collective savings toward new opportunities.'
The draft law broadly defines the conditions under which the relevant companies can operate, as well as the various modes of financing authorized in this context. It underlines the provisions applicable to managers of crowdfunding companies and the procedures for obtaining approvals to operate in this sector, as well as the modes of fundraising authorized for such entities.
The prospective law will also enable investors on crowdfunding platforms under a better protection regime with a higher level of guarantees, which is based on clear rules on the diligence of projects to be financed, securing transfers and protecting contributors.
The implementation of the draft law will eventually replace the law 004.71, which has long forbid appeals to public generosity in Morocco, with quid pro quo donations only permitted to registered foundations.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The World Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for India, anticipating a robust expansion of 7.5% in 2024, marking a significant adjustment of 1.2% from its previous projection. This upward revision is indicative of the country's resilient economic performance amidst global uncertainties.
Moreover, it aligns with a broader trend observed across South Asia, where the overall growth is forecasted to reach 6.0% in 2024, primarily driven by India's strong growth trajectory, alongside notable recoveries in economies such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The revised growth projection underscores India's pivotal role as a key driver of economic growth within the South Asian region. Despite facing fiscal vulnerabilities and susceptibility to climate-related shocks, the region continues to demonstrate resilience and potential for sustained economic expansion.
Martin Raiser, the World Bank Vice President for South Asia, emphasized the importance of implementing policies aimed at stimulating private investment and fostering employment growth to enhance the region's resilience against economic headwinds. He highlighted the need for concerted efforts to capitalize on the demographic dividend and unlock the full economic potential of the region.
Franziska Ohnsorge, the World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the criticality of employment-centric policies in fully leveraging the region's demographic dividend. She underscored that adopting such policies could significantly boost economic output and foster inclusive growth across the region.
Recent economic indicators from India paint a promising picture, with growth outperforming expectations in the final quarter of 2023. Inflation has remained well within the Reserve Bank of India's targeted range, providing room for accommodative monetary policy measures. Additionally, financial conditions have remained supportive, with domestic credit issuance to the commercial sector witnessing robust growth.
Looking ahead, while a slight moderation in growth is projected for FY2024/25, India's economic output is expected to remain resilient. Strong performance in the services and industry sectors, coupled with efforts to curb fiscal deficits and government debt, is anticipated to sustain economic momentum over the medium term. These measures, supported by consolidation efforts by the central government, are crucial for fostering sustainable economic growth and stability in the region.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 2:01 PM
Last updated: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 3:11 PM
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Friday reported 74 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 202 recoveries and no deaths.
Over 197.3 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country so far.
The last time infections below 100 were recorded was way back on December 13 last year when 92 cases were reported .
The country has fought its way out of the pandemic through perseverance of frontline workers and astute guidance of the visionary leaders. And earlier this month, with the plummeting number of caseloads, the authorities cancelled all restrictions and precautionary measures. And this week the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) shut covid-19 screening centres in the capital, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.
General life and the ongoing festival celebrations being held without restrictions or wearing of masks indicates the pandemic is entering the final phase , said Dr Niyas Khalid, specialist, internal medicine, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi.
“The pandemic is set to enter its fourth year. This has been a prolonged battle fought with a solid response from the UAE through mass vaccination and screening campaigns, complemented with responsible behaviour from the general public. The latest trend in the UAE offers great hope. We may well be in the final phase of the pandemic.”
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Tunis: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) was crowned with two awards at the 19th Arab Radio and TV Festival in, held in Tunis from April 26-29.
QMC won the first prize in the field of the television drama about the series of 'Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal produced by Qatar TV, the second was in the category of TV shows on the program 'fifth string nights also produced by Qatar TV. The of 'Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was crowned with the awards of television creativity in the field of clothing design won by Amin Al Sayed, and the best decor award won by Mowafaq Al Sayed.
QMC's Media Consultant and head of the Qatari delegation at the festival Abdulrahman Nasser Al Obaidan expressed to Qatar News Agency (QNA) pleasure with this result as QMC has been producing outstanding works, especially historical dramas, due to the strong support of the corporation.
He congratulated the winners and all those who worked hard, calling for more effort and perseverance to enrich the Arabic and local listener and viewer.
It is worth mentioning that the late musician Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan was honored at the opening ceremony of the festival. The honorary award was received by his brother Abdulrahman Nasser Al Obaidan.
The 19th Arab Radio and TV Festival witnessed the participation of 277 works in the various competitions distributed among 132 television works and 145 radio works. ASBU exhibition was held on the sidelines of the festival.
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(MENAFN) In a strategic maneuver aimed at fortifying its aircraft leasing portfolio, Macquarie Air Finance made headlines on Friday with the announcement of its agreement to acquire an additional 23 aircraft from Kuwaiti company ALAFCO, totaling a substantial USD1.1 billion investment. This move signifies Macquarie's strategic vision to augment its footprint within the aviation leasing domain, capitalizing on promising opportunities within the commercial passenger aircraft market.
The newly acquired aircraft, as detailed in an official statement from Macquarie, predominantly comprise modern commercial passenger planes characterized by an average age of approximately five years. This acquisition serves as a significant augmentation to Macquarie's existing collaboration with ALAFCO, which encompasses the procurement of 53 aircraft, complemented by an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valued at around USD2.2 billion.
Underpinning the strategic rationale behind this latest acquisition, Macquarie underscores the imperative of transitioning its fleet towards newer, more fuel-efficient models to mitigate carbon emissions. By incorporating additional fuel-efficient aircraft into its existing fleet, Macquarie endeavors to optimize operational efficiency while aligning with sustainability imperatives, thus curbing its environmental impact.
The integration of these newly acquired aircraft brings Macquarie Group's aviation unit one step closer to realizing its ambition of bolstering its fleet to a total of 76 aircraft sourced from ALAFCO. This expansion not only underscores Macquarie's confidence in the enduring viability of the aviation leasing sector but also underscores its unwavering commitment to delivering tangible value to shareholders while championing environmentally responsible practices within the aviation industry.
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Russian ruble continues to decline, hit its lowest level
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Russian ruble continued to decline and hit its lowest level versus the United States dollar and the euro since late May.
At 63.90, the ruble was down 4.5 percent versus the dollar from its previous high of 64.95, its lowest level since May 30. In terms of the euro, it fell by 3.5 percent, hitting a five-week low.
The ruble rose to seven-year highs versus the main currencies a week ago, but it has since fallen more than 20 percent due to worries that its strength is hurting Russia's ability to export products and goods with a value in dollars and euros.
According to experts, if the ruble's three-day decline persists, it may reduce pressure on the Central Bank of Russia to lower interest rates and loosen capital controls in order to keep currency trading within the desired range. The Russian budget, which receives significant funds from energy taxes denominated in foreign currencies but spends them in rubles, may suffer from a strong currency.
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(MENAFN) According to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the transit of commodities through Iran surged by 35 percent during the initial 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year, spanning from March 21, 2023, to February 19, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. A total of 16.2 million tons of goods traversed the country's transit routes during this timeframe.
Deputy Transport Minister Shahriyar Afandizadeh attributed this remarkable growth in transit to the advancements made in transit negotiations and the establishment of the "Iran-Way" initiative. The initiative, aimed at enhancing Iran's transit capabilities, has evidently contributed to the increase in transit volumes throughout the year.
The continuous upward trend in transit records and the growing interest from neighboring, regional, and extra-regional countries in Iran's transit and logistics infrastructure underscore the effectiveness of the 13th government's strategic approach to transit issues. The emphasis on bolstering all-round economic relations with neighboring countries has been pivotal in fostering this positive development, emphasized the official.
Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash highlighted the significance of the "Iran Way" initiative initiated by the current Iranian government. This initiative positions Iran as a key transit route for neighboring countries, providing them with enhanced access to international waters.
As affirmed by Afandizadeh, the previous Iranian calendar year, which concluded on March 20, saw the transit of 10.8 million tons of commodities through Iran. Notably, the country achieved a new record high with the transit of 8.3 million tons of non-oil goods during the same period, with an additional 2.5 million tons of oil products also transiting via Iran.
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(MENAFN) Amidst the international outrage surrounding the deaths of over 100 Palestinians and injuries to 750 others during an aid convoy in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have asserted that most of the casualties resulted from a stampede and not gunfire. The IDF's initial review, as announced by military spokesman Daniel Hagari, concluded that no strikes were carried out toward the aid convoy.
The incident, which occurred last Thursday, drew condemnation from various quarters, with Gaza health authorities accusing Israeli troops of an "unprovoked attack" on civilians. United Nations investigators reported a "large number of gunshot wounds." However, Hagari reiterated the IDF's earlier claims that troops were facilitating an aid delivery and fired warning shots as civilians surged toward the humanitarian convoy, resulting in a stampede.
Hagari explained that the majority of Palestinians were killed or injured due to the stampede, asserting that IDF soldiers had fired warning shots to disperse the crowd before retreating. He added that, during the retreat, "several looters approached our forces and posed an immediate threat to them," prompting a response from the soldiers.
The IDF's statement comes in the wake of increasing scrutiny and demands for accountability for the tragic events during the aid delivery. The incident is set to undergo further investigation by Israel's 'independent' Fact Finding and Assessment Mechanism (FFAM) to prevent such tragedies in the future. Despite the controversy, Hagari emphasized that Israel's focus is on its conflict with Hamas and not against the people of Gaza. He highlighted ongoing efforts to facilitate aid, establish humanitarian corridors, implement unilateral humanitarian pauses, and exercise caution in the use of force.
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DUBAI, 7th April, 2018 (WAM) -- The total of the Foreign Direct Investments, FDI, in the UAE increased to more than AED1 trillion by the end of 2016, an indication of economic robustness, the UAE Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, FCSA, said.
According to the outcomes of a survey conducted by the FCSA, in association with local statistics authorities in the country, the value of inward direct investment made by non-resident investors in 2017, across the country, amounted to AED1.05 trillion by the end of 2016.
Investment inflow from the UK placed first with 16.5 percent of the total FDI followed by India with 5.5 percent, the USA with 4.3 percent, France 4.1 percent, and finally the KSA with 3.7 percent.
As for the economic activities that lured the FDI, wholesale and retail sector came on top with 24.9 percent of the total FDI, followed by the real estate industry with 23.8 percent, financial and insurance services placed third with 19.3 percent, then transformative industries with 9.2 percent and finally the mining and quarries took 8.8 percent.
The annual survey was designed as per the best international recommendations and methodologies issued by the World Bank, particularly the 6th edition of the International Monetary Fund's, IMF, Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual and the Detailed Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD.
Mohammed Hassan Ahli, the Executive Director of Statistics and National Data at the FCSA, said that the support provided to the local bodies and the departments of statistics across the country, "Was very instrumental in making this survey a success, the outcomes of which are very important as they will be endorsed by the international trade and investment bodies and will be included in the world competitiveness reports and studies."
The FCSA is a UAE federal government entity created by the Presidential Decree No.6 for 2015 to strengthen and enhance the UAE's national data and competitiveness capacities.
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law Zahid Hamid has said that the government is in close consultations with the mainstream political parties to present a bill to the parliament for legislation regarding delimitation of the constituencies.
Talking to newsmen at Badiana in Pasrur, he said that the Pakistan Muslime League-Nawaz (PML-N) government will complete its tenure as there was no danger to the government.
The minister said that the government was expected to bring this bill to the parliament in the next week after the active consultations in this regard.
The law minister said that the fresh delimitation of the constituencies has become vital after the 2017 national population census in the country.
He said that a joint meeting of all the parties would be held soon in this regard.


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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: All incoming passengers originated/transited/visited Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe within last 14 days, shall have to complete a mandatory 14-days institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at the passengers' own expense, effective from December 4.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh said this in a circular on December 2, adding the new guidance and instruction issued by the government of Bangladesh follows the outbreak of new Covid-19 variant 'Omicron'.
RT-PCR test, at passengers' own expense, will be carried out on 7th and 14th day of the quarantine.
Depending on the test result on 7th day of the quarantine, Covid positive passengers will be separated for further isolation to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the Covid negative passengers will continue their institutional quarantine until 14 days.
Depending on the test result on 14th day of the quarantine, Covid negative passengers will be released.
Proof of the hotel booking in Bangladesh will have to be presented by the passengers during check-in at the departing airport in the countries mentioned above and the airline representatives must verify it before issuing the boarding pass for Bangladesh.
Airlines will have to provide passengers passport details and address and his/her contact number in Bangladesh to the Health Department.
Also, incoming passengers from all destinations, except children below 12 years of age, shall mandatorily posses RT PCR based Covid-19 negative certificate done within 48 hours of the flight departure.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) BANGKOK – Buddhist-majority Thailand gained the release of at least 19 Thai hostages from Hamas, the most foreigners freed as of Wednesday, after Bangkok boldly began direct negotiations with the Palestinian militant group's representatives in Iran nearly two months ago.
How did Thailand succeed while many of the other foreign hostages have still not been freed? Thailand's quiet, bold, and direct diplomacy appeared to be a big key to their success.
This Southeast Asian nation did have the most foreigners employed near the Israel-Gaza border so the numbers were in their favor when Hamas decided to include foreign hostages in the releases.
Initial reports said 15 Argentinians were seized alongside 12 Americans, a dozen Germans, six French, and six Russians, plus about 35 other foreign nationals. The Thais were mostly impoverished agricultural and factory laborers contracted to the vulnerable desert zones.
Bangkok, meanwhile, also networked with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar and others for their freedom.
The October 7 assault on Israel by Hamas killed more than 1,400 Israelis and foreigners including at least 39 Thais, mostly agricultural laborers contracted to desert zones along the Israel-Gaza border.
Additionally, Hamas seized at least 240 hostages – mostly Israelis – and imprisoned them in Gaza at gunpoint including at least 32 Thais.
In small batches, Hamas has released a total of 60 Israelis, 19 Thais and only a handful of other countries' hostages. As of Wednesday, Hamas and other Palestinian militants still held about 160 hostages, including at least 13 Thais.
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Amman, June 2 (Petra) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Friday thanked the Jordanian family and friends from various parts of the world, for sharing his joy in his wedding.
"God blessed me with Rajwa, the light of my life and my lifelong companion. May our marriage bring us both peace and warmth. I pray that God continues to bless us. Once again, my deepest thanks to everyone who celebrated with us from our beloved Jordan, as well as our family and loved ones from around the world. I could not be more thankful to God for the countless blessings He has granted me today, and to Rajwa for everything she is to me," the Crown Prince said Friday in a post on his official Instagram account.
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(MENAFN) As part of attempting to support to insolvent tenants in rental claims disputes, Emirates Islamic Bank said it has donated AED 500,000(USD136,147) to the Rental Disputes Centre, RDC, the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department, WAM reported.
Judge Abdulqader Mousa, Director of the RDC, commented, "We would like to thank Emirates Islamic Bank for this noble humanitarian initiative, which will help us to achieve more stable relations between landlords and tenants, thereby sustaining Dubai's attractive real estate environment."
Mousa added, "We will use the donation to pay the dues in difficult cases, reflecting the charitable and humanitarian aspect of our operations. The RDC has assigned a specialised committee to study the families' situations and identify their circumstances.''
In 2017, we received many similar donations that are in line with the spirit of the "Year of Zayed" in the UAE."
Commenting on the contribution, Awatif Al Harmoodi, General Manager of Operational Quality & Processes at Emirates Islamic Bank, said, "We at Emirates Islamic Bank are fully committed to supporting the "Year of Zayed 2018" initiative launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We focus on a range of programmes and events that are designed to provide support and assistance to eligible groups in the UAE community in line with our corporate social responsibility, charity and humanitarian policy."
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Saudi Arabia experiences 3.5 percent increase in non-oil exports
(MENAFN) Official data indicates that Saudi Arabia experienced a 3.5 percent increase in non-oil activities during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year, showcasing the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to diversify its economy away from oil.
The General Authority for Statistics report also reveals a 0.4 percent rise in non-oil activities in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter of the current year.
The development of the non-oil private sector aligns with the objectives outlined in Vision 2030, highlighting its crucial role in Saudi Arabia's economic diversification.
Despite this positive trend, the report notes a 4.4 percent year-on-year decline in the Kingdom's real gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter, along with a 3.2 percent decrease compared to the previous quarter.
The decline in overall GDP is primarily attributed to a significant 17 percent decrease in oil activities during the third quarter. This reduction is a result of Saudi Arabia's decision, in line with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), to curtail oil output.
The commitment to an output cut of 500,000 barrels per day, initiated in April and extended until December 2024, has contributed to this decrease. Additionally, the Kingdom pledged an extra 1 million barrels per day cut in July, and the Ministry of Energy announced in November that this supplementary cut would persist until the end of December 2023.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Hyderabad, Oct 1 (IANS) A poster war erupted between BRS and BJP in Hyderabad, hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Telangana on Sunday.
While ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has put up posters questioning the Prime Minister over not fulfilling the promises made to Telangana during the last 10 years, BJP has hit back calling Chief Minister KCR as Telangana's biggest MLAs buyer every five years.
The BRS supporters have pasted posters near Shamshabad Airport where the Prime Minister will be landing before heading to Mahabubnagar to launch various projects and address public meetings.
“Welcome Modi Ji, What happened to your promise of national status for Palamuru-Rangareddy project,” reads a banner.
'Step motherly treatment,” says another poster. It also reads that Modi has no moral right to visit Mahabubnagar. It depicts national status for Polavaram and Upper Bhadra projects in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka respectively with the same being denied to Palamuru-Rangareddy project.
Another poster highlights Prime Minister Modi's promises to Telangana. These include ITIR, textile park, defence corridor, Kazipet coach factory, Mission Bhagiratha funds, Bayyaram steel plant, turmeric board, medical colleges and IIM.
Through another poster, BRS said Modi has no right to visit Telangana after insulting the state.
The poster carries four different images of Modi speaking in Parliament on different occasions about Telangana formation.
The poster also refers to the Prime Minister's quote,“Mother was killed to save the child”.
It also carried quotes from Modi's speeches made in 2018, 2022 and 2023. The latest quote 'Telangana kush nahi tha' was from his remarks made on September 18, 2023.
Meanwhile, BJP has hit back at BRS by pasting posters targeting Chief Minister KCR. A poster termed him as Telangana's biggest MLAs' buyer every five years.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Actress Tina Datta, who plays the role of Surili in 'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum', has lent her vocal prowess for a sequence in the TV show and enjoyed the process.
She said: "It was a highly challenging task for me as I had to balance multiple emotions simultaneously. I was pleading for help and crying, yet anxious about Shivendra's condition. The only way to keep him awake was through my singing."
She said: "Incorporating three to four different emotions into my singing was an incredibly challenging aspect. However, as an actress, it was equally fascinating."
Speaking about how she is a music lover, she added: "There is power in music. A light tune can make you happy, a sad tune can bring you pain. I love listening to music on the go; it lifts my spirits and it makes me happy to sing along with the songs I like."
"When this opportunity was presented to me, I was sceptical because I don't consider myself to be a good singer. But I always want to try new things, so I am glad I can tick this off my list of things to do in the business of entertainment."
'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum' airs on Sony Entertainment Television.
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Reaction of Banksy to 'Ukrainian vandals' vending his works of art
(MENAFN) The renowned United Kingdom graffiti artist Banksy has chastised Ukrainians for at least one of the seven murals he painted close to Kiev being sold in pieces. The new paintings were unveiled by him earlier this week.
In a post on Instagram on Saturday, the unidentified street artist from Bristol claimed that “Ukrainian vandals started selling pieces of my artwork without my permission on eBay.” Noting, “I gave you art, and this is how you repay me.”
The article featured what appeared to be a screenshot of an eBay listing selling pieces of a Banksy mural that was destroyed in Borodyanka, northwest of Kiev, for USD50 each. Buyers are encouraged to "transfer money and tell me which piece you want to repay USD200," according to the advertisement, which states that the price is negotiable.
The mural depicts a gymnast who appears to be performing a handstand on some debris outside of a destroyed structure. In a video that he shared on Thursday on Instagram, Banksy acknowledged that he and six other artists collaborated to create the mural. More than 1.2 million people liked the post. More than 22,000 comments and 2.2 million likes were received for a photo of the gymnast mural.
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(MENAFN) Now, over 50 criminal proceedings have been started because of the use of kamikaze drones, on the other hand the Ukrainian probe has not yet decided the origin of the drones.
This was declared by the Prosecutor of the Department for Combating Crimes in the Conditions of Armed Conflict of the Office of the Prosecutor General Ivan Chizhevsky.
“We can’t say yet whether these are Iranian-made drones or not. A pre-trial investigation is underway. It won't be fast. After all, the examination needed is not simple, but with the participation of specialists of a wide scale, who will be able to find out what kind of components they are, their origin. According to the examinations, the origin of these drones and the manufacturer of the components will be established," the prosecutor added.
"How did this drone appear in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, why is it called ‘Geran’ and ‘Geran-2’, why is it so similar to the ‘Shahed-131’, ‘Shahed-136’ and ‘Mohajer-6’?”
“(In general), where are these drones being built, what are the delivery routes, who supplied them? The date and place of manufacture, what contracts were concluded, who concluded them - this is also very important during the judicial investigation, in the course of establishing all the schemes," Ivan Chizhevsky stressed.
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Three people were arrested last week for possession of methamphetamine with an intent to distribute in the area, according to a press release from the Wadena County Sheriff's Office.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) English Icelandic
| Series || RIKV 23 0215 || RIKV 23 0419 |
| ISIN || IS0000034718 || IS0000034726 |
| Maturity Date || 02/15/2023 || 04/19/2023 |
| Auction Date || 11/28/2022 || 11/28/2022 |
| Settlement Date || 11/30/2022 || 11/30/2022 |
On the Auction Date, between 10:30 am and 11:00 am, the Government Debt Management will auction Treasury bills in the Series, with the ISIN numbers and with the Maturity Dates according to the table above. Payments for the Treasury bills must be received by the Central Bank before 14:00 on the Settlement Date and the Bills will be delivered in electronic form on the same day.
Please note that the Treasury bill RIKV 23 0419 is registered electronically at Verðbréfamiðstöð Íslands hf. (VBM) central securities depository. The Treasury bill RIKV 23 0215 will be registered at Nasdaq CSD.
Further reference is made to the General Terms of Icelandic Treasury bills and General Terms of Auction for Treasury bills on the government debt management website.
For additional information please contact Oddgeir Gunnarsson, Government Debt Management, at +354 569 9635.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Principal Academic in Computing,
I am a member of the department of computing and informatics within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University. I have over 15 years industry experience and have led successful projects in the areas of cybersecurity, data analytics, data mining, and web technologies funded by Innovate UK and Great Western Research.
The results of my work have been published and down-streamed into other projects and commercial products. I have organised and delivered a number of academic and industry workshops in the areas of data analytics, knowledge management, and cyber-security. I''ve also reviewed various journals and published in the areas of data analytics, data mining, cognitive computation, and neuro-computing.
I received my M. Sc. degree in Intelligent Systems from the University College London in 2003, and my M. Phil. and PhD. degrees in Computational Intelligence in 2009 and 2013 respectively from Bournemouth University, Bournemouth UK.
- –present Principal Academic in Computing, Bournemouth University
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Singapore passport has been ranked the ‘most powerful' in the world, according to the Global Passport Index released on Wednesday by global advisory firm Arton Capital.
The ranking is based on a ‘visa-free score,' which tabulates the number of countries a particular passport-holder can travel to without requiring a visa or a visa on arrival.
The Singapore passport topped the list with a visa-free score of 159, narrowly beating the German passport with a score of 158 and the Swedish passport with 157.
The list is usually dominated by European passports, with Germany holding the top position for the last two years.
However, Paraguay's removal of visa requirements for Singapore passport holders propelled it to the top of the list in 2017.
‘For the first time ever, an Asian country has the most powerful passport in the world. It is a testament of Singapore's inclusive diplomatic relations and effective foreign policy,' said Arton Capital managing director Philippe May.
Other Asian countries that made it into the top 20 include South Korea (157 countries), Japan (156) and Malaysia (154).
Meanwhile, the US passport has taken a tumble in rankings since President Donald Trump took office, following decisions by Turkey and the Central African Republic to revoke visa-free entry for US passport-holders.
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LONDON - Taylor Herring has been appointed by Sky as its retained agency for mobile and broadband consumer PR in the UK.
The agency has been tasked with delivering projects throughout the year, as well as supporting key product launches and running the press office. The mobile and broadband consumer PR account was previously held by Red Consultancy.
Taylor Herring has worked on projects for Sky's broadcasting and entertainment divisions for more than 15 years, including campaigns for Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts, Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, Sky Kids and streaming service Now.
Sky head of product PR Helen Nunn said:“Taylor Herring has been a trusted Sky partner for many years, delivering stand out campaigns across our business. The agency demonstrated a deep understanding of the sector and showed incredible creative flair – we are super excited to launch some great work together this year”.
Taylor Herring's managing partner, Sam Corry, will lead the account alongside agency director Lydia Turner and senior account director Rosie Cope.
Corry said:“We have worked with Sky's broadcasting and entertainment arm for over 15 years and are excited to now be turning our attention to the brand's compelling mobile and broadband offering”.
Taylor Herring has already delivered its first two projects: for Sky Broadband, it handled media relations around the brand's campaign to raise awareness of online abuse faced by female gamers (pictured).
This month, the agency also delivered a creative campaign ahead of football's transfer deadline day, teaming up with former club manager Harry Redknapp, who signed up as Sky Mobile's 'switching ambassador', giving the public his top tips on changing network providers.
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Goa reported 220 new cases of Covid 19 and two deaths during the last 24 hours.
According to a daily bulletin issued by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), with the new cases, the number of total confirmed cases in the state increased to 1,68,430 while the number of total deaths shot up to 3088.
There were 188 recoveries during the last 24 hours which took the number of total recoveries in the state to 1,63,347.
The recovery rate in the state stood at 96.98 percent.
On Friday, 203 patients were sent for home isolation, 17 were admitted to hospitals while 17 were discharged.
As many as 4517 new samples were tested on Friday taking the number of total samples tested so far to 9,62,198.
The number of active cases in the state increased to 1995.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
The airlift that Qatar recently set to evacuate the victims of the terrorist attack on the Somali capital Mogadishu, is continuing its duties, upon the directives of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The number of wounded who have been transferred for treatment outside Somalia through the air bridge reached 100, where Qatar pays the cost of treatment in a number of hospitals outside Somalia.
A high-level medical team from the Qatari Armed Forces and Hamad Medical Corporation oversaw the transportation and evacuation of critically injured patients for treatment outside Somalia. Last Tuesday, a C17 plane of the Emiri Air Force arrived at Mogadishu airport carrying Qatar's aid including medical supplies and first aid in support of the victims of these terrorist bombings.
The flight was accompanied by a team from the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group and an integrated medical team from the Qatari Armed Forces and Hamad Medical Corporation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar has taken over the coordination process to receive and provide medical services to the injured in the hospitals that have been accredited.
The Standing Committee for Rescue, Relief and Humanitarian Assistance in the affected areas of the brotherly and friendly countries headed by Lekhwiya is responsible for the provision of relief materials and coordination with the concerned authorities to deliver them to those affected by the terrorist attack in the sisterly Republic of Somalia last week which resulted in scores of deaths and injuries.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Sudan, H E Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, paid a visit to the injured Somalis who were taken to Khartoum for treatment following the attacks in Somali capital recently, as part of Qatar's efforts to treat them.
A total of 171 injured Somali and their escorts were flown by Qatari military aircraft in two batches last Tuesday and Wednesday to Khartoum for treatment at a number of public and private hospitals.
The Ambassador said that a staff member of the Embassy has been assigned to the permanent field monitoring of the injured and their escorts, and coordination with the Embassy to facilitate their requests and treatment procedures. Al Nuaimi praised the great efforts made by the Sudanese government for treating the wounded.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
BARAMULLA- With Kashmir Valley bracing up for snowfall, Kashmir's ski resort Gulmarg is gearing up to welcome tourists from different parts of the world.
Gulmarg is not only the best tourist destination, but it has become the epicentre of winter sports as well, with thousands of people participating in winter games every year.
The government is also organising National Winter Games including Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Snow Rugby, Ice Stock, Snow Baseball, Mountaineering, Snowshoe Running, Figure Skating, etc., besides, events like Christmas celebrations, New Year and winter carnivals.
Assistant Director Tourism, Gulmarg Javeed Ahmed told news agency KNO that about 6,000 tourists visit Gulmarg per day, but this winter season they are expecting to see 10, 000 tourists mark per day.
“We are trying our best to attract the tourists for the upcoming winter season. The Ski resort is ready and in coming days, many more events will be organized,” the official said, adding that“Kashmir should not be an optional address, but a must visit winter destination.”
From December 15, he said that they are expecting a huge flow of tourists.“Besides, outside tourists, we have been witnessing local arrivals as well, as people of Jammu and Kashmir are also taking active part in the winter games activities,” official said. (KNO)
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(MENAFN- AFP) Britain should build a third runway at London Heathrow airport to ease congestion, a government-appointed commission recommended on Wednesday despite opposition from environmentalists and London mayor Boris Johnson.
The runway would cost Â£17.6 billion (24.8 billion euros, $27.6 billion), but would generate up to Â£147 billion over 60 years and create more than 70,000 jobs by 2050, the commission said in a long-awaited report.
The report said Heathrow could provide "urgently required" capacity, but added that a rival bid for a second runway at Gatwick airport was also "plausible."
"Heathrow can provide that capacity most easily and quickly. The benefits are significantly greater, for business passengers, freight operators and the broader economy," commission head Howard Davies said.
The commission earlier ruled out building a new airport on an island in the Thames Estuary, which had been recommended by Johnson, as "unfeasibly expensive."
In order to ease the concerns of residents living near Heathrow in west London, the commission recommended a series of measures including a ban on night flights and funding for noise insulation in homes and schools.
The government, which is reportedly divided on the issue, is expected to take a decision on increasing airport capacity in the coming months.
Prime Minister David Cameron had opposed an earlier scheme for Heathrow expansion before being first elected to government in 2010.
Greenpeace UK's executive director John Sauven said it was "an environmental and political minefield."
"It would jeopardise the UK's climate targets, worsen air pollution in London and open up a political can of worms for David Cameron," he said.
London's five airports form the busiest air hub in the world with around 135 million passengers a year.
Heathrow handled 73.4 million passengers in 2014.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Cabinet of Ministers offers the International Monetary Fund to enhance joint work on a new program.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote this on Twitter following a conversation with Alfred Kammer, the Director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund, Ukrinform reports. Read also:
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“The government proposes to intensify joint work on a new IMF program. Told about this during a conversation with Alfred Kammer. While the Ukraine's Armed Forces resist russian aggression and protect the entire civilized world, we are working to strengthen economic stability of Ukraine,” he wrote. Read also:
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According to the prime minister, the support of partners is very important.
As reported, Ukraine aims to conclude an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for $15-20 billion by the end of 2022.
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(MENAFN) The final quarter of 2023 saw a notable uptick in the hospitality sector within Qatar, particularly evident in the occupancy rates of hotel apartments across the country. In comparison to the corresponding period in 2022, there was a significant increase in occupancy, indicating a growing preference among residential tenants for the convenience and affordability offered by serviced apartments in Qatar.
According to recent data from the Planning & Statistics Authority (PSA), the average occupancy rate for deluxe hotel apartments surged from 60 percent in December 2022 to an impressive 76 percent in December 2023. Similarly, standard hotel apartments experienced a substantial rise, climbing from 52 percent to 73 percent during the same period.
Experts at hapondo, a leading property search portal in Qatar, attribute this positive performance to the competitive pricing strategies adopted by hotel apartments. By offering more attractive rates, these establishments have succeeded in capturing a larger share of the traditional tenant market, drawing residents seeking both quality accommodation and cost-effectiveness.
Ahmad Al Khanji, CEO and Co-Founder of hapondo, expressed the following: “When property seekers search for apartment rental, it’s not just about the lowest rent but also value for money that they take into careful consideration.”
“Hotels are already known for great service and facilities, and the offer can become irresistible if the difference were to be small,” Al Khanji further mentioned.
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HunnyBuns And Cockroaches
(MENAFN - JeviHUT) Sebina Montagno played the Italian Costanza in the short film "HunnyBuns", directed by New Yorker John Connor Hammond, to be released next month. The short film, which premiered last June at the prestigious "Brooklyn Film Festival", has already won the important critics' award in the "shorts" section.
"The filming took place last year, at the end of 2019. I had so much fun playing Costanza. She is a clumsy Italian-American with a phobia of cockroaches. So much so that she’s fears going to an old church in New York to attend her cousin's wedding. She’s terrorized that she may run into the terrible beast menacingly hiding in the holes and crevices of the old cathedral. She’s a really intriguing and might I say congruent character. Hunnybuns has been a fun journey, a beautiful story with light and ironic notes. But which aims to explore, at the same time, the fragility and fears of the new generations”. These were the words of the Sicilian actress for our editorial staff.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Bikaner, Apr 2 (KNN) Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a leading renewable energy company in India, has commissioned a 200 MW solar power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan on Monday.
This new solar project is expected to generate around 485 million units of green energy annually, offsetting over 388,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, reported ET.
The 200 MW solar plant was developed by TP Saurya Ltd, a subsidiary of TPREL, for Tata Power Trading Company Ltd (TPTCL).
The clean energy generated will be integrated into the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) grid, ensuring efficient distribution across the region.
With this new addition, TPREL's total renewable energy capacity has reached an impressive 9,018 MW, including 4,547 MW of projects under implementation.
The company's operational renewable capacity now stands at 4,471 MW, comprising 3,444 MW of solar and 1,027 MW of wind power projects.
As a subsidiary of Tata Power, TPREL is a major developer of renewable energy projects in India, with a diverse portfolio spanning solar, wind, hybrid, round-the-clock, peak, floating solar, and energy storage systems.
The commissioning of this large-scale solar plant in Rajasthan aligns with India's commitment to transition towards a sustainable energy future and achieve its renewable energy targets.
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41 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Assam, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the State to 7,835 on Tuesday, said state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The total number of recovered cases stands at 5,333 while the active cases are 2,488 in the state. With a spike of 18,522 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus count stands at 5,66,840, said the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Tuesday.
According to the Ministry, 418 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours. The number of deaths in the country now stands at 16,893. (ANI)


Biden Visit to Croatia Confirms US Engagement
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) US Vice-President Joe Biden has arrived in Croatia for a summit of the so-called "Brdo Brijuni Process" which opened on Wednesday in Zagreb.
The Brdo-Brijuni Process founded in 2013 by the former Croatian President Ivo Josipovic and the current Slovenian President Borut Pahor gathers leaders of the six Western Balkans countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Kosovo Macedonia Albania and Serbia. Biden is the highest ranking US official to visit Croatia since Barrack Obama became President. European Council President Donald Tusk and Austrian President Heinz Fisher are also attending the summit which will be discussing primary security issues in the region ranging from the refugee crisis to terrorism threats and religious radicalism. Igor Tabak an analyst for the Croatian defence and security website Obris told BIRN that the Biden visit shows that the US has “a continued interest in the region... this isn’t a region in recent years that the US would neglect” he said. Since the wars of the 1990s the region has “calmed down” he added and the presence of “great powers” was less visible but still present. “From another point of view... after a number of years Croatia and the countries surrounding it are again the subject of a real international crisis” he continued referring to the mass influx of migrants. He added that the Brdo-Brijuni Summit provided a useful opportunity for US to see what was happening in the region and seek answers to pressing issues. The format of the summit also allows the countries involved in it to form a shared regional approach. Tabak noted that since some countries in the region are already in NATO such as Slovenia Croatia and Albania while the US has a strong presence in others such as Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina the US can “allow itself... to be both an active observer and even a mediator”. In the past week Croatia Slovenia Serbia and Macedonia have all announced new restrictions to allow only what they call war-zone refugees from Syria Iraq and Afghanistan to move through their countries. The limits have led to days of migrant protests and calls for the Balkan countries to reverse the new policy. The summit is also expected to discuss events in Ukraine as well as the Middle East.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) JEDDAH, Nov 6 (KUNA) -- All routes to Yemen have been temporarily shut to re-examine inspection measures and "stop trafficking of Iranian arms to the Houthi militias via the border exits,: the command of the Saudi-led coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen announced early on Monday.
The ground, air and sea exits are closed pending review of the current inspection procedures to stop "smuggling missiles and other military ordnance from Iran to the Houthi militias," the command said in a statement.
It indicated that the new precautions were enforced against backdrop of the latest attack by the Houthi militia who targeted the Saudi capital with a 900-km-long Ballistic missile.
"Experts who examined debris of "several Iranian-supplied missiles," fired by the Houthis on the Kingdom recently, determined that the "Iranian regime manufactured these rockets and smuggled them to the Houthi militias with aim of attacking the Kingdom, its people and vital interests," the command statement added.
"The Coalition Command considers engagement of the Iranian regime in supplying the Houthi militias with these missiles a flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions that prevent states from arming militias," it said, alluding to resolution 2216.
It affirmed the Kingdom legitimate right to defend its territories and people according to Article 51 of the UN Charter, with reserving the right to retaliate for Iran at the adequate time and way as stipulated by the international laws and in harmony with its right to defend its lands, people and interests.
The Coalition has decided to impose temporary closure of the Yemeni air, ground and sea exits, but would allow entry of relief and humanitarian air according to the Coalition measures, the statement continued.
It called on all concerned parties to abide by the inspection measures upon entry and exit of the Yemeni territories, urged medical teams and civilians to stay away from zones of military action, gatherings of the militias.
The command urged the international community, the UNSG and its affiliate penalties commission to bring Iran into account for breaching UNGC resolutions namely resolution 2216. (end) nh.rk
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Less than 20 active cases
THE number of active COVID-19 cases in Loddon communities continues to drop.
Seven new cases were added to the Loddon Shire's data today with the total number of active cases just 19.
This is the lowest in several months.
A total of 1429 cases have been reported since the pandemic was declared