Law enforcement attacks with tear gas at demonstrating farmers in Brussels
(MENAFN) Tensions flared in Brussels as protesting farmers clashed with police near the European Council's main building, leading to the deployment of tear gas to disperse the crowd. The farmers expressed frustration over perceived excessive bureaucracy and competition from inexpensive Ukrainian grain imports. Attempting to break through police barriers, the demonstrators demanded increased support from the European Union, surrounding the European Union headquarters in a show of defiance.
Authorities reported over 300 tractors in the Brussels streets, with many parked near the cordoned-off area around the European Union headquarters where ministers were convening.
Social media footage depicted farmers setting fires to piles of tires and hay bales on Rue de la Loi, a major thoroughfare parallel to the European Council's headquarters. In a symbolic gesture of protest, demonstrators sprayed manure from a truck onto baton-wielding police officers, while water cannons were deployed to control the flames.
The protest coincided with a meeting of European Union agriculture ministers discussing proposals to alleviate pressure on farmers, including potential reductions in farm inspections and exemptions for small farms from specific environmental standards. This marked the second major farmer protest in Brussels in recent weeks, reflecting the growing discontent within the agricultural community regarding policy challenges and market dynamics.
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A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, will travel to Lisbon to represent the Kingdom at the sixth session of the Saudi-Portuguese Joint Committee to enhance economic, and trade cooperation between the two countries.
The session has a broad two-day agenda exploring key investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, as well as recent achievements in bilateral cooperation.
HE Alibrahim will give the opening and closing remarks at the meeting, alongside his Portuguese counterpart HE António Costa Silva, Minister of Economy and Maritime Affairs. Additionally, HE Alibrahim will deliver the opening remarks at the Saudi-Portuguese Investment Forum, hold bilateral meetings with senior government officials and sign agreements aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Saudi delegation entities attending the Saudi-Portuguese Joint Committee include: the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Sport, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Media, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, General Authority for Civil Aviation, Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships, Public Investment Fund, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, and Federation of Saudi Chambers.
Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Portuguese Republic were formally established in 1980 with the opening of Portugal's embassy in Saudi Arabia, while the Kingdom formed a diplomatic mission in Lisbon in 1995. A General Agreement on Cooperation between the two countries was signed in 2006.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) London, Sept.9 (Petra) -- A 13-year-old girl who died from a brain aneurysm has helped a record eight different people, including five children, through organ donation.
BBC reported that Jemima Layzell, from Somerset, who died in 2012, donated her heart, pancreas, lungs, kidneys, small bowel and liver.
Jemima's parents said she was clever, compassionate and creative - and would have been "very proud of her legacy".
NHS Blood and Transplant, the executive non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom's Department of Health, said no other donor had helped as many people.
Jemima collapsed during preparations for her mum's 38th birthday party and died four days later at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
Her heart, small bowel, and pancreas were transplanted into three different people while two people received her kidneys.
Her liver was split and transplanted into a further two people, and both of her lungs were transplanted into one patient.
Normally, a donation results in 2.6 transplants - eight is very unusual.
Last year, 457 people died waiting for a transplant, including 14 children in the United Kingdom.
There are currently 6,414 people on the transplant waiting list, including 176 children.
9/9/2017 - 12:49:08 PM
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat on Tuesday received Commander of the US Marine Corps Forces Central Command Lt. Gen. William Beydler and his accompanying delegation, with whom he discussed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Also on Tuesday, Freihat participated in a symposium for senior officers, which was held on the sidelines of the 2018 Eager Lion, Petra reported.
He said that restructuring the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), under directives from His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of JAF, aims at ensuring the ability of the army to counter any threat to the Kingdom's security and stability, in addition to empowering JAF to work with allies and partners from Arab and foreign countries.
The army chief noted that organising the Eager Lion drill and similar events helps exchange expertise and thoughts with participating countries, which highlights their deep-rooted ties, expressing his appreciation for the US support in this regard.
Maj. Gen. Jon Mott, the director of exercises and training at the US Central Command, highlighted the importance of benefiting from such opportunities to develop joint action in order to enable countries to defend themselves under all circumstances with the use of all land, air and maritime defence types.
Mott added that border security "greatly" contributes to limiting the spread of terrorist organisations, noting that working as partners can help achieve security in the region.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On December 25, the engine of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet, which is capable of carrying Kindzhal hypersonic missiles, caught fire at the airfield in Machulishchy (Belarus).
'Belaruskiy Hajun monitoring group has the information that today, December 25, the engine of one of MiG-31K aircraft of the Russian Air Force caught fire at the airfield in Machulishchy,' Belarusian monitoring group Belaruskiy Hajun posted on telegram .
The fire broke out on aircraft with registration number RF-95194.
According to the group, the fighter jet will not be able to fly in the near future.
As reported, on December 13, 2022, three MiG-31K aircraft of the Russian Air Force flew to Machulishchy. This is the second rotation of this type of aircraft in Belarus.
Russia is actively using the territory of Belarus to prepare and wage its military aggression against Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Five civilians were injured in Kherson as a result of today's strikes by the Russian invasion forces.
That's according to Oleksandr tolokonnikov , head of the local administration's press office, who spoke at the national telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"At noon, Russian mercenaries shelled the Korabelny district, where the humanitarian aid station was located. The projectile got stuck in the roof and, fortunately, none of those inside were injured. But it was not a single shot. The invaders fired at the square where people were at the time. As a result, four people were injured, two of them men and two women," said Tolokonnikov. Read also: civilian injured in mine explosion in kherson region
According to the spokesman, they were hospitalized with mine-blast injuries and shrapnel wounds were hospitalized.
In addition, the press officer informed that in the afternoon, another Russian projectile exploded in a backyard of a local household, injuring its owner and killing his dog.
As reported earlier, on March 25, Russian invaders fired at a humanitarian aid point in Kherson, two civilians - a woman and a man - were hospitalized with injuries of varying degrees.
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IEA: Russian oil production may decline
(MENAFN) The EU's import ban on Russian oil could cause a 20% decrease in the country's crude production by the start of the following year, according to the International Energy Agency.
Beginning on December 5, EU member states will stop buying Russian crude, and on February 5, the bloc will stop accepting shipments of Russian oil products. As Russia reduces refining, the agency anticipates gradual monthly declines to start this month; the embargo will hasten the process.
The planned EU embargo will force the redirection of nearly one million barrels per day of Russian oil products and roughly 1.3 million barrels per day of crude oil to other markets, according to IEA estimates.
With oil output soaring steadily over the past few months and reaching nearly 10.8 million barrels per day in July, Russia has so far been successful in diverting its crude flows to Asia and away from the EU, historically its biggest energy customer.
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CICU with DIC hosts Export Promotion event in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, Sept 29 (KNN) Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) and Department of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Punjab organized VANIJYA UTSAV- Event on Export Promotion Showcasing India as a Rising Economic Force.
The theme was in alignment to the AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV for celebration of 75 years of freedom of India, and to promote exporters, a small scale exhibition was organized, in which exporters presented their products.
Varinder Sharma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ludhiana addressed the gathering and inaugurated the event, and Suvidh Shah, Joint. DGFT, Ludhiana, gave a presentation on becoming an Exporter and how to find product, market, customer, data analysis of export DGFT and its scheme under Foreign Trade Policy, District as export Hub and Punjab State Export Plan.
A policy brief about ECGC and their benefits were given by Bal Mukund from Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India.
S. Upkar Singh Ahuja, President, CICU addressed the gathering and appreciated the work being done by Govt. to promote the exporters of the Punjab Region. He also thanked Suvidh Shah, Team from HDFC Bank, ECGC, Department of Industries & Commerce, Punjab, Varinder Sharma, Kundan Lal, Assistant Director, MSME-DI and the participants.
Mahesh Khanna, Joint Director Commerce, Department of Industry, Mr. Dinesh Seth, Zonal head, HDFC Bank were present and gave their respective presentations on Export Promotion.
Kundan Lal spoke about the schemes International Cooperation, for International and Domestic Trade fairs.
A panel discussion took place which was coordinated by S.B Singh, Joint Secretary, CICU and briefed about the potential of Exports both in manufacturing as well as in services from the region.
The meeting was attended by more than 150 members S.B Singh, J.S Bhogal, Publicity Secretary, Sarvjit Singh and Gautam Malhotra, VP, CICU, Sh. Rakesh Pathak from DIC, Sh. Ram Lubhaya and other members were present.
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FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command. The multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a ceiling value of approximately $975 million with a five year ordering period.
Work under the contract will consist of simulation and training support including live, virtual, constructive and first-person gaming exercises. Additional support will include technical, logistical and administrative services for designated mission training complexes.
"As a leader in mission-command and integrated training capabilities, General Dynamics is well positioned to support the active Army and the National Guard in strengthening readiness," said Rich Farinacci, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Information Technology's Professional Services and Training Solutions sector.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) A five-year agreement was signed between Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) and Al Sulaiteen Agriculture Research, Studies and Training Centre (SARSTC) to stimulate scientific research and training in agriculture in the region in view of a lack of local food production and heavy reliance on imports.
The deal was signed by Prof Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad, President, QU, and Abdullah Salem Al Sulaiteen, Chairman, SARSTC, in the presence of college officials, including Eiman Mustafawi, Dean, Dr Mohamed Ahmedna, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Affairs, Dr Steven Wright, Associate Dean, Planning and Quality Assurance, Dr Fatima Al Naemi, Head, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Dr Ahmed T Moustafa, Executive Director, SARSTC, and college faculty and SARSTC members.
The agreement will support scientific research and development in agriculture, water, renewable energy, food security, agricultural production systems, management, marketing opportunities, nutritional security and diet diversification.
It will also provide students with opportunities to get training and gain hands-on experience in agriculture, and contribute to developing joint proposals for research grants between the two institutions.
Both will cooperate in scientific research, capacity-building, exchange of staff and scientific information, joint publications and intellectual property rights, project outlines and work plan and collaborate on establishing postgraduate fellowship projects.
Prof Al Misnad praised the centre's efforts to support the country's agricultural sector and said, "We are delighted to sign the agreement to enhance experiences of our biological and environmental sciences students and prepare them to contribute to the needs and aspirations of our society."
Al Sulaiteen said: "It is an honour to collaborate with QY. The deal is the culmination of agreements SARSTC has signed with institutions in and outside Qatar."
Dr Mustafawi said: "The agreement provides the college with an opportunity to conduct more research projects to help achieve meaningful agriculture efficiency. In light of Qatar's economic growth, it is more important to bring all of the best minds together and align our efforts so that we can develop research programmes that take our stakeholders' interests into account."
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(MENAFN) The European Union’s foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, once more has reassured that the torn 2015 Iran nuclear agreement is still going and could be regained.
In a meeting with the Chilean Columna Digital outlet, Borrell asserted that the agreement has come to a halt but it is not over yet.
“The agreement itself, which was that it [Iran] not become a nuclear power in exchange for allowing it to participate in international trade and, in particular, to export its oil, was already practically reconstructed,” the EU foreign policy head stated, as reported by Fars News.
“Trump destroyed it for free. Although it worked well, [the United States] withdrew from the agreement. Afterwards, the substantive agreement was practically finished, although it was not possible to reach the end afterwards,” he added.
Borrell then talked about Western allegations once more around Iran, stating that, “Later, Iran has entered into a dynamic that makes it very difficult to reach agreements of any kind. The repression of internal movements, in particular of women, the application of the death penalty, and the supply of arms to Russia - although they deny that they do so, there is plenty of evidence in this regard - have created an environment in which the nuclear agreement becomes more difficult.”
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The ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia (non-resident) to the State of Qatar Mateja Prevolsek stressed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to Slovenia is an important opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and develop areas of cooperation between her country and Qatar.
In exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Prevolsek indicated that the visit comes timely as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.
'Throughout this period, we enjoyed friendly relations, marked by a large number of high-level visits in both directions as well as the meetings on the margins of international events. The meetings held and discussions conducted during this period reflect good understanding and mutual interest for cooperation on both sides,' Prevolsek said.
She stressed that Slovenia is looking forward to the visit of His Highness the Amir, not only in the context of the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations but also, in maintaining regular exchanges between the two countries at the highest levels. The visit of HH Amir also offers both sides an opportunity to further examine possibilities of strengthening economic and investment cooperation, she added.
The exchanged visits between the two sides, the latest of which was by the President of Slovenia to the State of Qatar last March, reflect the common interest in cooperation in various fields and the exchange of political positions on various topics of mutual interest, including exchange on current global affairs, as is the Russian-Ukrainian war. The two countries also hold regular political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, with the last round held on August 2021 in Ljubljana, the envoy noted.
She stressed that the areas of cooperation that can be established between the two countries are numerous, as Slovenia is focusing on a 'Green, Creative, Smart' economy that supports innovation and creates many opportunities to enhance cooperation in the field of green technology, waste and water management, IT, furniture industry, energy, engineering, health care and rehabilitation, logistics and distribution and other niche areas in which Slovenian companies excel such as robotics, fin-tech, cyber security, and biotechnology.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: Secretary-General of the League of Arab States H E Ahmed Aboul Gheit extended congratulations to the State of Qatar, H H the Amir, government and the people of Qatar for the successful and impressive organisation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
He confirmed that it was an exclusive tournament, in terms of good organisation and generous hospitality.
In his speech delivered before the high level session of the 42nd meeting of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs in Doha, Aboul Gheit stressed that through this success of the tournament, Qatar has proved to the entire world that Arabs have the ability and grit to hold global events and activities at the highest levels.
He noted the efforts undertaken by Minister of Social Development and Family in coordination with the Social Affairs Sector at the League of Arab States to organise this vital Arab event and accomplish it with perfect image, is a new phase in the joint development and social action through focusing on the issues that touch the life of every single citizen.
Also a new support is launched for persons with disabilities who constitute the most important categories that deserve social protection through the initiative of the Secretary-General of Arab League to launch the 2nd Arab Decade for persons with disabilities 2023-2032 that was prepared in partnership with the organisations with regard to persons with disabilities, Aboul Gheit pointed out.
He clarified that in the context of the implementation of the Arab Strategic Framework for the Eradication of Multidimensional Poverty that was ratified by the 4th development Arab summit, the Arab multidimensional poverty report came, after it was prepared in partnership with the specialised UN agencies.
He added that such two topics, if they are implemented in the required form and content, will constitute an important paradigm shift in those two fields.
The Secretary-General of Arab League talked bout the close connection between promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities, and poverty with its various dimensions, pointing out that the cost of caring for a person with disabilities exceeds a percentage that ranges between 32 and 38 percent, compared to the normal person.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Professor of Human Communication and Communication Technologies, Arizona State University Profile Articles Activity
Pauline Cheong studies the complex interactions between communication technologies and different cultural communities around the world. She believes that invisible yet powerful cultural and communicative forces make up how we interact and organize with digital media, to impact participation and power in society.
Her recent projects related to changing knowledge and authority practices examine the socio-cultural implications of Big Data, including user skills, perceptions and practices of privacy and security within the Internet of Things. She is also examining how non-profit and spiritual organizations use Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms to interact and form both local and global communities.
In the area of strategic communication, she has investigated how digital and social media networks facilitate the spread of narratives and memes by extremist groups, cyber-vigilantes and rumor-mongers. Her personal interests in innovative pedagogy & mentoring have also led to research projects examining how underserved and youth populations experience multiple digital divides in the learning process.
Cheong has published more than 100 articles and books and has received research awards by the National Communication Association, Western Communication Association, and the International Communication Association. She is often invited to teach and speak in Asia, North America and Europe. Experience
–present Professor Of Human Communication, Arizona State University Honours
Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teacher of the Social Sciences
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France urges journalists not to travel to Syria
(MENAFN) On Friday, France's Foreign Ministry urged the French media organizations not to send reporters to Syria and urged journalists already there to return immediately given an escalation in violence, particularly in Eastern Ghouta and the Afrin region.
"In respect of an upsurge in violence in Syria, in particular, Eastern Ghouta and the Afrin region..we would be grateful if you would give up any plans to go to this country or to send reporters there," Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Agnes Von der Muhll said in an official letter sent to members of the media in France.
"As you know, any trip to Syria is formally discouraged and those French journalists still present in the country are invited to leave immediately," she said.
This move comes a few hours after French Chief of Staff Gen. Francois Lecointre said that France had the necessary resources to launch a military intervention in Syria independently or with its American partners.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has stressed the strength of bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
In a joint press conference with the Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, yesterday in Islamabad, Sheikh Mohammed said that Pakistan is a strategic partner of the State of Qatar; the partnership goes beyond politics to include defence, economy, and trade.
He expressed hope for strengthening bilateral cooperation in all fields to achieve the aspirations of the people of the two countries.
He thanked Pakistan for supporting the Qatari mediation efforts in Afghanistan, noting that Pakistan played a significant role before and after the recent developments in Afghanistan. He stressed that Qatar and Pakistan have a shared vision for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan as soon as possible.
During the press conference, Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of providing humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan and assistance in light of the current conditions, noting that providing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan must be independent and separate from any political calculations.
He said that he briefed the Pakistani side on the developments at the Kabul International Airport and thanked the Taliban for seeing the positive promises fulfilled on the ground and reflected in actions. He added:“We encourage the Taliban to be more comprehensive and bring Afghans together all under one national umbrella.” He also expressed the thanks and support of the State of Qatar to the countries neighbouring Afghanistan, expressing hope for the continuation of cooperation to achieve peace in Afghanistan.
Before the press conference with his counterpart Qureshi, the Foreign Minister met the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Imran Khan, and reviewed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and the developments in Afghanistan.
The Pakistani PM expressed his country's thanks and appreciation to Qatar for its efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan and its pivotal role in facilitating evacuations from Afghanistan.
The visit comes within the State of Qatar's efforts to contribute to achieving comprehensive peace and lasting stability in Afghanistan.
He also met separately with the H E Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan General H E Qamar Javed Bajwa.
The two Pakistani officials expressed Pakistan's thanks and appreciation to Qatar for its efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan and its pivotal role in facilitating evacuations from Afghanistan.
The Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the close cooperation between his country and Qatar in global and regional forums. He pointed out that there is continuous cooperation and consultation between the two countries on developments in Afghanistan, stressing the importance of exchanging constant consultations. He praised Qatar's role in regional peace processes, especially in Afghanistan.
He said that the two countries have a unified vision that seeks to achieve peace, stability, and prosperity for the Afghan people, adding,“we are partners to achieve peace in Afghanistan.”
Qureshi said:“Our common goal in Afghanistan focuses on protecting the rights and gains of the Afghans, and ensuring their safety and security, and that the current challenge is to avoid any humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.”
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, Safar 02, 1439, October 22, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held at Al-Yamamah Palace here today a session of talks with Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi of the Republic of Iraq.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries in various fields and ways of enhancing and developing them through Saudi-Iraqi Coordinating Council.
The session was attended by Minister of State and Cabinet s Member Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State and Cabinet s Member Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al Assaf, Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Benten, Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh, Deputy Minister of Interior Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Salem, Minister of State for Arab Gulf Affairs Thamer bin Sabhan Al-Sabhan, Deputy Head of General Intelligence Presidency Ahmed bin Hassan Asiri, and Chargé d Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in the Republic of Iraq Abdulaziz Al-Shammari.
On the Iraqi side, it was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Minister of Defense Irfan Al-Hayali, Minister of Planning and Minister of Commerce Dr. Salman Al-Jumaili, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs and Minister of Industry Mohammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, Minister of Agriculture Falah Hassan Zaidan, Minister of Transport Kazem Fanjan, and Minister of Culture Faryad Rawanduzi.
14:50 LOCAL TIME 11:50 GMT
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Lucknow, Feb 8 (IANS) Another serving army personnel has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) in a joint operation with the military intelligence.
On February 4, four people, including serving and retired army personnel, were arrested in Lucknow's PGI police station limits for duping youths on the pretext of assuring recruitment in the military.
A senior STF official said the latest army personnel to be arrested was identified as Yogendra Singh and he belonged to the same gang that duped youths.
Sharing further details, the STF officials said the accused Yogendra Singh is of the 15 Jat Regiment and presently posted in Leh.
The accused is presently on leave and was facilitating his gang members by loitering around army recruitment centres and approaching aspirants who had cleared their physical tests.
They used to assure the aspirants of clearing their written and medical tests. The accused procured Rs 2-3 lakhs per head from the aspirants and used to keep their original educational documents so that they could not turn away.
An STF official said the accused is a native of Ballia, but he was arrested from his hideout in Pawan Puri colony of Devikheda locality under Ashiana police station limits in Lucknow.
He said the involvement of the accused surfaced in an interrogation with the previously arrested four accused from Vrindavan colony under PGI police station limits on Saturday.
He said the police recovered high school certificates of as many as 10 army aspirants and other incriminating documents as well as Rs 3.7 lakhs cash from his possession.
Those arrested earlier were army personnel Ram Baran Singh, retired army personnel Amit Kumar Singh of Ghazipur district, imposter army commando Shubham Singh and an Etawah resident Dinesh Kumar Yadav.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced a EUR 1.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
He said this at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov, Ukrinform reports.
"I am honored and pleased to announce a new package during my visit here. And this package includes four further IRIS-T SLM systems, 155mm shells, and anti-tank mines. This is a package for a total of 1.3 billion euros," Pistorius said.
He said he was confident that the fifth package provided to Ukraine since last winter would help Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression.
When asked to clarify the number of shells, Pistorius said that this package would include about 20,000 rounds of ammunition in addition to almost 140,000 due to be delivered next year.
"Thus, we are talking about a total of 160,000 [rounds of ammunition] for 2024-2025. Then, from the beginning of 2025, we hope to increase this number," he said.
When asked whether Ukraine could receive Taurus long-range cruise missiles from Germany, Pistorius briefly replied that he had no new information about such plans.
Instead, he emphasized the importance of air defenses, calling it the determining factor for a successful defense. The German politician said he was satisfied that Germany was able to find another Patriot system for Ukrainian air defenses.
"Of course, we will continue to support you in terms of air defense," he said.
Pistorius thanked Ukraine for the opportunity to visit a Ukrainian Armed Forces training site and meet with "friends from the air defense forces" whose training he assessed as "very impressive".
He also praised the training of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in Germany and Ukraine, which he called well-coordinated, very productive and successful. The minister noted that work in this direction would be continued.
Pistorius also noted very good and productive cooperation with his Ukrainian counterpart, with whom he has communicated virtually every week "with great pleasure" since his appointment.
Pistorius arrived in Ukraine early this morning. This is his second visit to the country. The first visit was in February.
Germany is Ukraine's second-largest partner after the United States in terms of military aid and other assistance.
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New Partnership Announcement Sent These Shares Soaring
A micro cap in the technology space just announced a partnership agreement with Ignition Brandery under the terms of a memorandum of understanding, according to today's release. Shares of DSG Global Inc. (OTCQB:DSGT) rallied on the news.
DSG Global Inc. is a technology company that provides designing, manufacturing, and marketing of fleet management solutions for the golf industry, commercial, government, and military applications.
The principal activities are sale and rental of GPS tracking devices and interfaces for golf vehicles and support activities. Its products developed by the company can be sold and installed in golf facilities and also for commercial applications. The products include TAG Golf which can be used to monitor the pace of play, security, geo-fencing, TAG Turf which is used for fleet management and security capabilities. Other products include TAG commercial and TAG military and government.
Traders were bullish on the news as shares traded up to $0.245/share (+16.67%) at the session high following the headline. This move is a breath of fresh air for long term shareholders who have been riding the multi-month downtrend.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On October 6, at 12:30, a briefing will be held on the topic: 'Operational situation in the Dnipropetrovsk region.'
Organizer: Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform.
Speaker: Mykola Lukashuk, Chairman of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Deputy Head of the Defense Council of the Dnipropetrovsk Region (online).
This is an offline event (Hall 1) + online bit.
Journalists will be able to ask questions offline (Hall 1) and in the chat during a YouTube broadcast.
Journalists are requested to arrive half an hour prior to the event.
Accreditation will be carried out ahead of the event at the agency.
The event will be broadcast on Ukrinform's YouTube channel: address: 8/16 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho,Str., Kyiv
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Jeff Zucker-led investment group RedBird IMI has struck a $1 (GBP1) deal to buy Britain's All3Media, the production house behind hit TV shows 'Fleabag' and 'Squid Game: The Challenge,' RedBird IMI said.
All3Media, whose film and TV production companies are based in Britain, the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and New Zealand, has been jointly owned by Warner Bros Discovery and Liberty Global since 2014. The companies bought the firm for GBP550m.
RedBird IMI, launched just over a year ago, is led by former CNN executive Zucker and backed by Emirati royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who also owns soccer club Manchester City.
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The All3Media deal is its fifth acquisition and the largest so far, RedBird IMI said.
Zucker, CEO of RedBird IMI, will become chair of the All3Media board, while CEO Jane Turton and chief operating officer Sara Geater will continue to lead the company.
“Acquiring All3 is an extension of our investment thesis around pure play global content creators and owners of intellectual property,” said Gerry Cardinale, founder and managing partner of RedBird IMI.
The acquisition comes at a time when broadcasters are cutting their spending on new shows amid a slump in advertising revenues and the lingering effects of the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes from last year.
All3Media made about GBP1 in revenues for 2022.
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KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan citizens expressed concern over increasing bombing across western Kabul and provinces as they prepare for Ashura – an important Islamic event that occurs on the tenth day of Muharram.
This came a day after Kabul witnessed suicide bombing in Sar-e-karez neighborhood of Kabul city, urging the Islamic Emirate leadership to provide security on the day.
“The situation is not looking good. They (government and security forces) should be serious about the security,” said Omratullah, a resident of Kabul, as TOLOnews quoted.
“We are concerned that an incident may happen, so we are asking security forces to maintain security carefully,” said Madina, a Kabul resident.
Residents in Paktia province of Afghanistan also called on the current rule to provide security for mosques and Takya Khana (places where people hold mourning ceremonies) around the city during the month of Moharram.
“It feels more dangerous here. We call on the Islamic Emirate to cooperate with us on security,” said Haider Husseini, a tribal elder in Paktia, as local media quoted.
Meanwhile, Kabul's security command said that a commission has been established to ensure security on the day, saying people can hold their event in their respective area peacefully.
“A commission has been established for security and we ask our Shiite countrymen to celebrate their ceremonies in Takiyeh Khana and to not make disturbances for other people,” said Khalid Zadran, spokesman for the Kabul security department.
On Wednesday, security forces clashed with a group of Daesh in Karti Sakhi area of Kabul, announcing at least four members of the group were killed and one had been arrested by security forces.
According to the security command, the group were planning to carry attack against the Shiite community during the Muharram days.
On Friday, at least six people were killed and 12 other injured in a bomb blast in the Sar-e Karez area of Kabul, Afghanistan. The bomb was found in a car, which targeted Shia neighborhood in the 7th day of Muharram.
Ashura is an important Islamic day that occurs on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar. In general, the two main practices performed on the day are fasting and mourning.
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All of the new cases recorded today are cases of local infection.
This has brought the cumulative total number in the country to 19,627 cases with the total number of active cases spiking to 6,886m according to data shared by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Of the 869 new cases, Sabah recorded the highest number of cases at 451.
There were four new deaths reported today, all of which were in the Borneo state.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 12
By Elnur Baghishov – Trend:
The ex-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has declared his candidacy for the president in the 13th presidential election, reports citing Iranian media.
According to the report, Ahmadinejad recently went to the election commission of the Ministry of Interior of Iran and registered.
Ahmadinejad, who was elected president in the 9th and 10th convocations presidential election was accompanied by about 100 supporters.
As reported, the registration of candidates for the presidential elections in Iran began on May 11 and will end on May 15, 2021.
The Guardian Council will examine the credentials of the candidates within four days (May 16-20). In addition, the board will research the complaints of those whose candidacies were not accepted within 4 days (May 21-25). The names of the presidential candidates in Iran will be announced on May 26.
According to the decision of the Guardian Council, the age of presidential candidates can be a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 75. The candidates must have a minimum master's degree.
Reportedly, Iran's presidential and municipal elections will be held on June 18, 2021. There are 31 provinces and 450 counties in Iran.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) An Emirati football referee died after the car he was driving rammed into a road barrier and turned over several times. Al Awadhi's wife and three children, who were travelling in the same car, also sustained serious injuries in the accident. They are recuperating at the Fujairah Hospital.
Initial enactment of the accident showed that the deceased, Tariq Al Awadhi, was using his cell phone while driving. "He suddenly lost control over the steering wheel and rammed into the road barrier on Al Dhaid road. He was rushed to Al Dhaid hospital, where he was declared brought dead," said a police source.
The UAE Football Association posted condolence messages on its social media accounts lateon Friday. It wished Al Awadhi's wife and children a speedy recovery.
"He was one of the best and most competent young national referees, and the UAE football has lost a good sportsman," said the association.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
2.1.3 Providing equal opportunities
Our economy will provide opportunities for everyone - men and women young and old - so they may contribute to the best of their abilities. We will place a renewed emphasis on lifelong training and wewill seek to make the most of the potential of our workforce by encouraging a culture of high performance. These efforts will be coordinated by the recently established Job Creation and Anti-Unemployment Commission.
One of our most significantassets is our lively and vibrant youth. We will guarantee their skills are developed and properly deployed. While many other countries are concerned with aging populations more than half of the Saudi population is below the age of 25 years. We will take advantage of this demographic dividend by harnessing our youth's energy and by expanding entrepreneurship and enterprise opportunities.
Saudi women are yet another great asset. With over 50percent of our university graduates being female we will continue to develop their talents invest in their productive capabilities and enable them to strengthen their future and contribute to the development of our society and economy.
We will also enable those of our people with disabilities to receive the education and job opportunities that will ensure their independence and integration as effective members of society. They will be provided with all the facilities and tools required to put them on the path to commercial success. 2.1.4 Attracting the talents we need
Achieving our desired rate of economic growth will require an environment that attracts the necessary skills and capabilities both from within the Kingdom and beyond our national borders. We will seek to improve living and working conditions for non-Saudis by extending their ability to own real estate in certain areas improving the quality of life permitting the establishment of more private schools and adopting an effective and simple system for issuing visas and residence permits.
Our goal is to attract and retain the finest Saudi and foreign minds and provide them with all they need. Their presence in the Kingdom will contribute to economic development and attract additional foreign investment.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded a security official on Saturday for prioritising his duty over personal commitments during the G20 Summit. Inspector Suresh Kumar had been deputed at Bharat Mandapam for the security of rooms allocated for bilateral meetings when he received news of his mother suffering a heart attack. Modi also heard the concerns of staffers who had worked for the successful completion of the G20 Summit during an event in Varanasi.“I was doing my duty with pride and I was happy to be part of the organisational team for such a big program. While I was on duty...I received the news that my mother had been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. I continued with my duty at that time...part of me wanted to visit my mother immediately...” the official recalled emotionally.As the assembled audience applauded his actions, Prime Minister Modi also thanked the official for managing the situation and keeping calm in the face of adversity.PM Modi laid the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium in Varanasi on Saturday, and highlighted the recent sporting successes of India. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and BCCI
secretary Jay Shah presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an Indian cricket team jersey with \"NAMO\" inscribed on it during the event.
Modi also gave credit to the women of the country for the passage of the women's reservation bill in Parliament and said the power of their leadership has been proved in every period in history.“Women's leadership may be a modern system for the rest of the world, but we are the people who worship Mother Parvati and Ganga before Mahadev. This law has been named Nari Shakti Vandan Act, although some people have a problem with the word vandan (worship). Now, what will they do if they do not worship mothers,” he said while addressing an all-women public meeting in his parliamentary constituency.(With inputs from agencies)
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) AL, Italy, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Even though there are handful of crypto projects providing services in the real estate sector there is no seamless way to channel crypto currency investment into Real Estate.
Jürgen Hildebrandt is the Chief Marketing Officer of NerveFlux he said“with the oncoming launch and Pre-Sale of Nerve Token on the 5th of December 2021, Real Estate sector could see a big boost. NerveFlux is out to bridge the gap between Crypto and Fiat”.
NerveFlux Could Boost Real Estate Investment with Crypto.
Jürgen further stated " Nerve Coin will be scarce. It will give crypto lovers opportunities to buy, sell or rent Properties seamlessly. The future of Real Estate is here. This is the best possible time to invest in NerveFlux."
Investors can channel their crypto currencies into Real Estate without having to convert crypto to fiat. To achieve this NerveFlux will launch Nerve Token, NerveFlux Governance Coin and NerveFlux NFT.
Speaking with the CEO, Mario Ljubičić said "NerveFlux is going to give crypto holders an opportunity to seamlessly investment in Real Estate while helping property owners and investors to expose their assets to crypto holders. We are giving out airdrop worth 20,000 USDT to early Investors. All over the globe NerveFlux will work with local authorities to deliver quality services."
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The war waged by Russia against Ukraine is of global importance, and no one in the world can stay away from this battle.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
“This is a war of global significance. This is a war for our state's right to exist, as well as for everyone's right to life. This is a war for the dignity of our people and every nation seeking its own destiny. This is a war to prevent anyone from daring to become a beast toward others. And the bodies of our people, which were found on the streets of Bucha, demonstrated that no one in the world can stay away from this battle,” Zelensky stated.
Zelensky shows how Kyiv region looked like two years ago
According to him, it is here, in Ukraine that humanity is prevailing.
He stressed that to unleash such aggressions against others, Russia first destroyed its own morality and turned violence and hatred into its ideology. Such systems do not simply stop
“They are brought to a stop by force. Unity stops them. Determination and an understanding of what they want to destroy is what stops them. I thank everyone in the world who really helps us. Glory to our strong people, our warriors! Glory to all those who defend humanity and life! Glory to Ukraine!” the President said.
As reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of Ukrainians killed by Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of the Bucha community in the Kyiv region.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
SRINAGAR- After completing inter-division UT level competitions, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has selected 194 participants, who will be escorted by 40 officials of the Department, are going to participate in 66th National School Games scheduled to be held at Delhi.
The J&K contingent shall leave from Jammu on 3rd of June 2023.
The 66th National School Games (NSG) 2022-23 scheduled to be held under the aegis of School Games Federation Of India, (SGFI) from 6th to 13th of June 2023 at Delhi, Gwalior and Bhopal (MP).
The student athletes will compete in Swimming, Basketball, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Taekwondo, Yoga, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Shooting, Chess, Handball and Gymnastics in the age group of under 19 years (Boys & Girls) after a gap of three years.
Congratulating the selected 194 players taking part in the School National at Delhi, Director DYSS, Subash C Chhibber, said that the UT level competitions are going on in Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Badminton, Football, Judo, Volleyball and Table Tennis (U-19 Boys & Girls) at Jammu and the selected players shall participate in these sports disciplines at National level at Bhopal.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Nora, which has now weakened to a tropical storm, killed one boy over the weekend after torrential rains and heavy winds caused a building the popular resort town Puerto Vallarta to partially collapse.
Nora was about 105 miles (165km) northwest of Mazatlan on Sunday evening and moving north-northwest at 12mph (19kph), the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said.
It was blowing at 60mph (95kph) with higher gusts.
In Puerto Vallarta, a river burst, destroying a bridge, flooding roads and bringing a building to collapse, a Reuters witness said.
Earlier, Nora was a Category 1 hurricane, the lowest rating on a five-step scale.
The dead body of a minor was recovered from a partially-collapsed hotel, Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro said on Twitter.
It was not immediately clear whether the second person that had also been missing, a woman, has been located.
“This tragedy was caused by the partial collapse of a hotel in downtown Puerto Vallarta, due to the overflow of the Cuale River,” Alfaro wrote.“To his family, who came to our port from Spain seven years ago, and to his loved ones, all our support and our deepest condolences. R.I.P.”
Elsewhere, local media showed pictures of flooding, felled trees, damaged roads and power lines across several states.
The Miami-based NHC expected Nora to continue moving north-northwest in its latest advisory and then move slower northwest through today.
“Gradual weakening is forecast during the couple of days as the centre moves roughly parallel to the coast of Mexico,” the NHC said.“However, rapid weakening will likely occur if the centre moves inland sooner than forecast.”
Nora will likely produce additional heavy rainfall along the west coast of Mexico from the states of Jalisco to Sonora through late week, the NHC said.
It could also produce life-threatening flooding and mud slides, as well as storm surge and large waves.
Last week, Hurricane Grace killed eight people after it hit Veracruz. – Reuters
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TREVOSE, Pa., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: lci ) today announced that it will report financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, after the market closes. Lannett management will host a conference call that same afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review the company's performance.
The conference call will be available to interested parties by dialing 877-407-9716 from the U.S. or Canada, or 201-493-6779 from international locations. The call will be broadcast via the Internet at . Listeners are encouraged to visit the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A playback of the call will be archived and accessible on the same website for at least three months.
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Imphal: Manipur reported 144 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 7,875.
According to the Manipur Health Department, 144 new cases of COVID-19, 89 recovered cases and one death reported in the state over the last 24 hours.
The total number of cases in the state stands at 7,875 so far, including 1,638 active cases, 6,191 recvered cases and 46 deaths, as per the Health Department.
The recovery rate is 78.61 per cent in the state. (ANI)


Petroleum Ministry owes EGP 100bn to Finance Ministry
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Petroleum Ministry's crisis regarding its obligation to pay dues of foreign partners was aggravated recently, due to the petroleum sector paying support expenses from its own revenues. This has led partners to continue reducing their production rate of gas and oil.
A General Authority for Petroleum senior official revealed in a statement to Daily News Egypt, that petroleum dues to the Finance Ministry amount to over EGP 100bn. This was due to the authority paying the support of petroleum products annually.
He said that the petroleum agreements state there will be an interest rate on dues of the government's foreign partners in the case of late payments, and the rate varies in each agreement.
The official also said that the agreements include an interest added on dues. They will obligate partners to inject the required investments in order to carry out development and exploration processes in various fields.
Partners have reduced their investments, which violates the agreement, resulting in a decrease in the production rate of gas and oil. This is due to the lack of financial liquidity, as the government did not pay full dues, the official added.
The official estimated the investments of foreign partners during fiscal year (FY) 2015/2016 at $6bn, compared to nearly $7.5bn during FY 2014/2015.
He explained that foreign partners in the petroleum sector are dealing with the government's lack of commitment to promises of paying part of the dues on time. The foreign partners have responded by delaying the connection of timely natural gas production, with the company's plan which was agreed upon with the petroleum ministry.
The official added that the amount of $1.5bn paid recently by the Ministry of Petroleum to foreign partners were to be paid last June according to the government's agreement with the companies. The difficulty of providing the amount of money needed for this to happen has prevented the repayments.
Egypt's total production of gas reached 4.47bn cubic feet per day, and an amount of 690,000 of barrels of oil daily.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Quara Finance, a leading Saudi company providing Sharia-compliant financial services, has renewed its financing service agreement with Jarir bookstore for the third consecutive year. The partnership will continue to offer easy and convenient monthly installment plans for customer purchases in any branches of Jarir Bookstore across the Kingdom.
Ehab Hassoubah, CEO, Quara Finance, said : “We are very proud to have Jarir Bookstore as a partner. Our relationship has grown from strength to strength and through our renewed agreement we will continue to provide seamless financing services with quick approvals to their valued customers. We look forward to growing our partnership with Jarir and provide additional innovative financial solutions.”
“This partnership is an integral part of Quara Finance's strategy to expand its financial and retail services locally to support the sustainable economic growth and development of Saudi Arabia,” added Hassoubah.
Commenting on the agreement renewal, Nasser Al Aqeel, CEO, Jarir Bookstore, said : “Jarir Bookstore always strives to achieve the highest customer service standards through our financing services, and we look forward to further enhancing our services in partnership with Quara Finance.”
Quare Finance provides flexible Sharia-compliant installment payment plans with a facilitated approvals process to Jarir Bookstore customers for up to 36 months and for up to SAR 30,000 worth of purchases with a competitive low-profit margin without any down payments.
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In May 2020, Quara Holding acquired Maalam Financing and gyrated it into Quara Finance, a future forward company that caters to the financial needs of individuals and businesses of the digital age. Its portfolio of services includes innovative shariah-compliant financial products and solutions. Today, Quara Finance is one of the leading financial services company in the Kingdom, a first-of-its-kind that caters to individuals and SMEs alike.
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Beltrami County issues warning of poor ice conditions
Beltrami County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management and Boat and Water Division is fielding calls today regarding the state of lake accesses in the area.
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(MENAFN) The World Bank issued a statement on Tuesday, highlighting a significant slowdown in global growth and an escalating risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). The organization expressed concerns regarding the adverse effects of high-interest rates, emphasizing that EMDEs now face perilous circumstances. While these economies have so far experienced limited harm from the recent banking stress in advanced economies, they are entering treacherous waters, according to the World Bank.
Restrictive global credit conditions have led to a situation where one in every four EMDEs has effectively lost access to international bond markets. The tightening of credit and increasingly challenging borrowing conditions pose a severe threat to these economies, as they heavily rely on external financing. Furthermore, economic growth projections for EMDEs in the current year have fallen to less than half of what was forecasted just one year ago. This makes them highly vulnerable to additional shocks, amplifying the risks they face.
The World Bank's President, Ajay Banga, highlighted the crucial role of employment in reducing poverty and spreading prosperity. However, slower economic growth significantly hampers the creation of jobs, posing a major challenge. Banga, who recently commenced a five-year term, emphasized the importance of collective efforts to reverse the current trajectory. He stated that while growth forecasts are not predetermined outcomes, concerted action is necessary to change the course and address the mounting concerns.
The World Bank underscored that multiple factors have contributed to the setback experienced by EMDEs. These include the shocks inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the sharp economic deceleration amid tight global financial conditions. These events have collectively dealt a lasting blow to the development prospects of emerging economies.
The statement serves as a stark warning to policymakers and stakeholders regarding the pressing challenges faced by EMDEs. It emphasizes the urgency of addressing the restrictive global credit environment and implementing measures to foster economic growth. By working together, there is an opportunity to reverse the current trends and mitigate the potential long-term impacts on the livelihoods and well-being of individuals in these economies.
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Tatarstan and Iran meet to develop exchange relations
(MENAFN) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Korobchenko Oleg Vladimirovich said that the Republic of Tatarstan is determined to develop its exchange relations with Iran and also play a role in the International North-South Corridor (INSTC).
The official, who is traveling to Iran leading a delegation, made the comments during a meeting with Iran’s Deputy Transport and Urban Development Minister Shahriyar Afandizadeh in the Iranian capital on Tuesday.
Referring to the rally, Afandizadeh explained Iran’s transportation status and the nation’s capabilities in different transportation fields, and outlined the details of the agreements reached between Iran and Russia during the thirteenth conference of the committee. transport of the two nations for the development of transit relations. .
The Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan, for his part, said that the establishment of logistics centers in Tatarstan with the intention of increasing trade with Iran through the North-South Corridor and the Caspian Sea , expressing Tatarstan’s wish to be present and play a role in the North-South Corridor.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The United States Department of State has called on Ukraine to implement judicial reform and accelerate the process of forming a High Council of Justice.
That's according to an official statement released by the spokesperson for the State Department, Ukrinform reports.
“The United States, together with the Government of Ukraine, civil society, and other international partners, all recognize that judicial reform is critical to strengthening the rule of law and attracting foreign investment to Ukraine,” the statement reads.
The State Department notes that this July, Ukraine enacted an“historic law that provides an opportunity for true reform of the judiciary.” Read also:
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International partners nominated highly qualified experts to support the renewal of Ukraine's foremost judicial governance body, the High Council of Justice, in line with that law, U.S. officials recall.
On September 13, however, Ukraine's Council of Judges refused to nominate Ukrainian judges to participate in the process,“a refusal that threatens to derail the promise of real judicial reform in Ukraine,” reads the statement.
In this regard, it is noted“there is still time to save this effort.”
“The Council of Judges can fulfill its obligation to implement the law and put forward nominations,” the U.S. Department of State has stressed.
The U.S. side says it remains firmly committed to assisting in this critical reform so that the people of Ukraine“may trust their courts and judges and so that Ukraine can continue on its path toward Euro-Atlantic integration.”
At the same time, the statement adds, judicial reform“will bring more jobs and economic opportunities, as well as fairness and justice” as the Ukrainian people“deserve no less.”
As Ukrinform reported earlier, at the Council of Judges' meeting on September 13, none of the nominees for positions in a team set to select members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges.
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Kalaburagi, Feb 6 (IANS) Leader of opposition in the Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah on Monday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating works done during Congress' tenure in the state.
'HAL Helicopter Manufacturing Unit in Gubbi taluk in Tumakuru district was proposed during the tenure of the UPA government. Now, PM Modi is inaugurating it,' Siddaramaih said.
'PM Modi distributed property documents to the Lambani community. The necessary law in that regard was framed by our government,' he claimed.
'During my tenure as Chief Minister, I formed a committee and brought in amendments to the Land Reforms Act. We have cooked and Prime Minister Modi is serving it to people,' Siddaramaiah said.
He asked the Prime Minister to mention the Congress government during inauguration of various works in the state.
'Prime Minister Modi is the only capital state BJP has. The BJP has lost the trust of the people and is mired in corruption. It is a wrong belief that if Prime Minister Modi visits Karnataka, they will get benefitted. The people have decided to defeat the BJP and vote Congress to power, he added.
'The BJP has never got a majority. In 2008 it won 110, 104 in 2018, 40 in 2013. In 2023, they might get 50 to 60 seats in 224 seats in assembly elections,' Siddaramaiah said.
'Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa do not like each other now. BJP and RSS dethroned Yediyurappa and sent him home. The cabinet expansion is not done and the reason is the party will have to give cabinet post to Yediyurappa's son B.Y. Vijayendra,' Siddaramaiah stated.
He also said that many leaders from the BJP are joining Congress.
Siddramaiah posed 21 questions to the Prime Minister on various issues, including corruption.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai is already known for building the tallest building in the world, the first underwater house, spectacular beaches and now it's adding one more incredible structure to it's repertoire.
Architects in Dubai are building the world's first hotel with its own tropical rainforest. The five-star Rosemont Hotel & Residences will be coming to the desert city in 2018 and will reportedly cost 230m. Operated by Hilton Worldwide, it will have 450 rooms, a fine dining restaurant, a spa and gym. It will also have a glass-bottom pool suspended above the streets of Dubai. Coming to the hotel, other than the rainforest the 47 storey hotel with 450 room will also have an artificial beach, exotic flora and fauna, as well as a 'sensory rain system,' to create similar weather conditions as in a real rainforest, reportedStuff.Co.Nz. The 47-storey hotel will also have a bowling alley, adventure play area for children and trampoline park, according to the firm in charge of the project,ZAS Architects. The bottom of the pool is also coated in starry lighting. Connected to the Skypool is an ultra-luxury spa and health club. (Design by ZAS Architects / Images by Plompmozes)
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Dreamteam National Realty Guild indeed did well in 2022. The team achieved a lot of major achievements despite the series of ups and downs that the real estate market in
the region has gone through over the said period.
MINNESOTA – January 24, 2023 – Dreamteam National Realty Guild, the leading real estate agency in the twin cities suburbs, took pride in detailing the accomplishments the team unlocked in 2022 despite the long list of challenges that made their task of providing the services their client needs and deserve quite difficult.
First off, the team was successful in boosting the number of transactions that they handled in 2022. Going from 61 transactions in 2021 to helping hundreds of families in 2022 in a real estate market that was historically like no other!
In addition, Dreamteam National Realty Guild was able to increase the number of units they manage to more than 400 starting in 2023. This was also a significant increase from the 60+ units they placed under management in 2020.
Finally, Dreamteam National Realty Guild realized its full potential in 2022. As such, the team plans to boost its operations in 2023. And to conveniently cater to its ever-increasing clientele's diverse needs, they are planning to hire 5 new agents to stretch the team's working capability.
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House candidates focus on economy, jobs
BEMIDJI – Discussion over how to grow the local economy took center stage in a debate between candidates for the state House 2B seat.
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(MENAFN) In response to accusations of human rights violations against the Uyghur ethnic minority in Xinjiang, an audit commissioned by Volkswagen has found no evidence of forced labor at its plant in the region. The German automaker has faced scrutiny for its operations in Xinjiang, with Western governments imposing restrictions on imports from the area unless it can be verified that products are not made with forced labor.
Loening — Human Rights and Responsible Business, the auditing firm hired by Volkswagen, conducted 40 interviews and had unrestricted access to inspect the factory in Xinjiang. Markus Loening, the founder of the consultancy and a former German human rights commissioner, stated that there were no indications or evidence of forced labor among the employees.
Xinjiang has been under international scrutiny since China launched a crackdown in 2017, responding to acts of violence and unrest by Uyghurs dissatisfied with government policies. China insists that the measures, including the establishment of vocational training and education centers, were necessary to eliminate a terrorist threat. Despite the controversy surrounding Xinjiang, Volkswagen's Urumqi plant, which now functions solely as a distribution hub, was found to be free of forced labor during the audit.
The U.S. government's restrictions on Xinjiang imports underscore the global concern about human rights abuses in the region. The Volkswagen plant in Urumqi, where about 10,000 vehicles undergo quality checks annually, has seen a significant reduction in its workforce from 650 to 197 between 2015 and 2019. Among the employees, 47 are Uyghurs, while 150 belong to China's Han majority. The audit's findings provide a degree of reassurance to Volkswagen amid ongoing controversies surrounding foreign companies operating in Xinjiang.
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Aramco CEO: putting higher taxes on oil firms is not long-term solution
(MENAFN) Putting higher taxes on oil firms and capping energy bills are not long-lasting solutions to the worldwide energy catastrophe, as stated by Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser, as he cautioned around the lack of investments in the area.
Administrations through Europe have invested hundreds of billions of euros into tax reductions, handouts and subsidies to fight an energy catastrophe that is triggering inflation to higher rates, pushing industries to stop production as well as surged bills ahead of winter.
Under EU strategies declared last week, extreme revenues from energy firms would be skimmed off and restructured to soften the weight on costumers.
Nasser, who leads the biggest exporter of oil across the world, stated that carrying on underinvestment in the hydrocarbons area at a time when replacements to fossil fuels were still not eagerly obtainable was between the root reasons of the issue.
Nasser informed a forum in Switzerland that “Freezing or capping energy bills might help consumers in the short term, but it does not address the real causes and is not the long-term solution.”
Adding that “And taxing companies when you want them to increase production is clearly not helpful.”
He continued: “Even if the conflict in Ukraine ended today, the energy crisis will not end. The real cause of energy insecurity is underinvestment in oil and gas.”
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have unveiled a raft of economic deals, including in the defence industry, as the Gulf powerhouses look to boost ties.
The two Gulf nations signed 20 memoranda of understanding for over 60 joint projects to be implemented over the next five years in sectors including oil and gas, banking, nuclear energy and defence.
The projects were approved at a meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Jeddah on Wednesday night, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
"The Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council provides the ideal model for bilateral cooperation between countries while supporting the Gulf Cooperation Council joint work system," said a statement by the Saudi information ministry after Wednesday's meeting.
The joints projects also include investments in the petrochemical sector, unified food security projects and creating a $1.4 billion agricultural investment firm. The strategy calls for setting up a joint fund for nuclear energy and a bilateral council to coordinate well over $1.3 trillion in foreign investments.
Speaking on the UAE and Saudi ties, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said that holding the first meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Jeddah and the signing of MoUs reflect the strategic relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
He added that the bilateral ties between the two countries could be described as the strongest, most understanding and unified in terms of opinions in the region, due to the directives of the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Sheikh Shakhbout said the meeting confirms that the directives of the leadership of both countries are unified in a variety of topics. He also noted that he is looking forward to developing their ties to benefit their people, especially as they are both political and economic powers and are united by many mutual stances and overall cooperation, to promote the process of development and face future challenges.
Sheikh Shakhbout praised the strategic ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia while stressing that the directives of President Sheikh Khalifa are based on a historic Emirati vision established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to promote the UAE's key ties with Saudi Arabia.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the early hours of Monday, September 25, Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 19 Shahed one-way attack drones and 11 Kalibr cruise missiles launched by Russia.
That's according to Operational Command South , Ukrinform reports.
“At night, the enemy launched 19 Shahed-136/131-type attack drones and two Onyx supersonic missiles at Odesa. They also launched 12 Kalibr missiles that flew along complex routes in different areas,” the report reads.
For the attack from the sea, in addition to the surface missile carrier, a submarine was involved in the area of Novorossiysk Bay. Read also: Drones hit FSB building, oil refinery in Kurs
Nineteen Shaheds and 11 Kalibrs were shot down by air defense forces.
One missile was intercepted over Mykolayiv region and another one in Kirovohrad region, while the
rest were downed over Odesa region.
The port infrastructure was hit in the attack, reads the report.
“The sea station in Odesa suffered significant damage. A fire broke out in the building of the sea station hotel, which has been out of service for several years. Firefighters promptly put the blaze out,” the Command notes. Read also: Air defense missiles , HIMARS rockets,, medevac vehicles: Zelensky on U.S., Canada defense aid packages
Onyx missiles destroyed Ukrainian granaries but no casualties were reported.
The debris from the downed weapons damaged warehouses of a local enterprise and a household in Odesa suburbs. No casualties were recorded either.
Blast waves shattered windows in several homes and a civilian woman was injured, the report concludes.
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Terraform Labs' Luna has surpassed the popular dogecoin, avalanche, and shiba inu coin to become one of the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Even though the coin fell about 6% on Monday as part of a broader crypto sell-off. It still gained about 25% in the last seven days, giving it a market cap of about $25 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.
The evaluation as compared to leading cryptocurrency, 'Bitcoin' is still far behind. Despite a 30% drop from its November highs, the original digital token is still worth close to $1 trillion. According to the data, dogecoin and shiba inu , which had previously competed for positions in the top ten cryptocurrencies, were ranked 11 and 13, respectively, with“ethereum killer” avalanche ranked 12th.
The Terra blockchain, which was launched in 2018, makes use of stablecoins to run its payments system. It also uses the Luna token to stabilise the price of the protocol's algorithmically-backed TerraUSD stablecoin, UST. Terra is gaining ground there in the decentralised finance world, aka DeFi, by offering faster transactions and lower fees.
DeFi investors are looking for ethereum alternatives. According to Fortune, this is one of the reasons why coins like avalanche, solana, and luna have been on the rise. A report by CoinGecko states, Luna has risen more than 12,000% in a year. With the majority of the gains occurring in the last four months alone. According to the data, Avalanche has risen 2,400% in a year, while Solana, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, has risen 9,500%. Luna was worth $300 million at the start of the year. The coin experienced its first bull run in July when its market cap increased to $2.6 billion. Luna's price has increased by 900 percent in the last six months alone.
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