(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Spotify says it's axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service's third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.
In a message to employees posted on the company's blog Monday, CEO Daniel Ek said the jobs were being cut as part of a“strategic reorientation.” The post didn't specify how many employees would lose their jobs, but a spokesperson confirmed that it amounts to about 1,500 people.
Spotify had used cheap financing to expand the business and“invested significantly” in employees, content and marketing in 2020 and 2021, the blog post said.
But Ek indicated that the company was caught out as central banks started hiking interest rates last year, which can slow economic growth. Both are posing a challenge, he said.
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment. And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big,” he said.
Ek said the“leaner structure” of the company will ensure“Spotify's continued profitability.”
Stockholm-based Spotify posted a net loss of 462 million euros (about $500 million) for the nine months to September.
The company announced in January that it was axing 6% of total staff. In June, it cut staff by another 2%, or about 200 workers, mainly in its podcast division.
Tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta and IBM have announced hundreds of thousands of job cuts this year.
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(MENAFN- Edesh News) Ariyan Rahat Born 18 January 2000 who is well known professionally for being an Musician and music producer in Bangladesh. He was introduced to the music industry launched his first soundtrack "Your Shadow" on YouTube first. After some days he releases his soundtrack “Love Story” “Destroyed Love” “The Harts” “Like The Habit” on different music platforms like Spotify, Google play music, Apple music, iTunes, Amazon music, Jiosaavan Hungama and many others. Also Ariyan Rahat Has Been Worked for famous Bangladeshi movies for as an music artist. Besides he wins many national music award. He has releases his soundtrack/Music on foreign music streaming platforms like Deezer, Tidal & many others.You Will Get Ariyan Rahat's music on Tiktok, resso, Instagram or Facebook Also.
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Police Blotter: Handgun stolen from vehicle
A handgun was stolen out of a man’s vehicle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Dickinson Police Department.
Information leading to the location of the stolen handgun can be submitted by contacting the Dickinson Police Department at 701-456-7759.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) /> Colombo Gazette Home News Sports Business Opinion Advertorial Feature Lifestyle / Events Travel Your Health Home News Udaya Seneviratne assumes duties as Secretary to the President News Udaya Seneviratne assumes duties as Secretary to the President July 6, 2018 - 19:54 241
Udaya Seneviratne, a former senior administrative officer, assumed duties as the new Secretary to the President.
He obtained his letter of appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's office today.
Udaya R.Seneviratne worked as the Secretary of the Ministry of science technology and research and retired from the position several months ago and then was appointed for this post.
As an officer who has obtained a broad and wider scope of experience working in the public sector for 37 years he has worked as a permanent secretary for the Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Highways and road development and Ministry of investment and international cooperation, Ministry of Mahaweli development and environment, and as an Additional Secretary for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
Seneviratne who has worked chairing in establishing National Institute of Co-operative Development in Polgolla, has given leadership for major projects during his career.
A graduate from University of Kelaniya he has obtained the Vidyapathi degree on Mass Communication as well as the post graduate diploma on Development Communication and post graduate diploma on Regional Development and post graduate diploma on Management from the open university. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Anwar Qadri, a former Congress councillor, broke into a local journalist's home armed with a gun and attacked him and his family in a blatant act of lawlessness. The journalist was beaten by the accused for supposedly writing a story that was critical of him.
The incident was reported in Badwali Chowki area of Indore late on Wednesday night.
CCTV video of Qadri and his men entering the house and creating a ruckus there has surfaced.
After the victim filed a complaint, Sadar Bazar police got the victim medically examined and registered a case against the accused. The accused also filed a counter FIR.
The Sadar Bazar police claim that Anwar Qadri, a former councilor, and his associates broke into Javed Khan's home.
Qadri beat Javed with kicks and punches. Javed alleged that Qadri even beat the women of the house. The house was also vandalized.
Javed has taken out the CCTV footage of the incident and complained to the Sadar Bazar police. On the complaint of Javed, the police have registered a case against former councilor Anwar Qadri, Zuber, Anees Qureshi and Aslam under sections including assault.
Javed revealed to the police that he works as a journalist and resides in South Bajaria. "At 6:00 p.m., a news report on Anwar Qadri's unlawful property acquisition was posted on WhatsApp. Anwar and his friends broke into my home on Wednesday night as a result of this," he said.
"My mother Zohrabi was also kicked and punched as she stepped up to help me. They also gave me a beating. I hurt my leg and chest," he added.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News)
KABUL (Pajhwok): The US Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) detailing information about federal funds and resources available to support Afghan children and their families.
The Afghan children and families recently arrived, or may be arriving soon, in states and school districts across the US.
The department recognised the immediate and urgent need to provide quality and culturally responsive education to Afghan newcomers.
“All learners have a right to high-quality educational experiences,” Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten said in a statement from the department.
“Recent Afghan arrivals and their families have supported our country over the last 20 years, and we will keep our promise by providing access to equitable educational opportunities.”
She added:“The US Department of Education stands ready to support states and local districts as they welcome these important new members of our communities.”
The DCL explains several sources of federal funding available to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs).
SEAs and LEAs may use funds under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund and the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recently arrived children.
The funds will be leveraged to develop culturally and linguistically relevant instructional materials, as well as materials and assessments in other languages.
The letter contains resources that LEAs may use as they fulfill their obligations to not only providing all students with free public education but also determining eligibility for students with limited English proficiency and disabilities.
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Lawmakers OK steady school, lower college funding
ST. PAUL - Minnesota lawmakers propose to keep public school funding stable for the next two years and give public colleges and universities a small state spending cut.
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(MENAFN) European share markets ended with mixed figures on Tuesday.
The STOXX Europe 600, which contains nearly 90 percent of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 nations, was decreased 2.95 points, or 0.67 percent, to end at 435.98.
Germany's DAX 30 was the poorest performer of the day, dropping 152 points, or 1.12 percent, to end at 13,534.
France's CAC 40 fell 34 points, or 0.53 percent, to finish at 6,490, Italy's FTSE MIB declined 239 points, or 1.05 percent, to 22,488.
The UK's FTSE 100, on the other hand, surged 5.78 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 7,488.
Spain's IBEX 35 was the highest performer of the day, gaining 39 points, or 0.48 percent, to 8,311.
International main Brent crude was exchanging at USD96.06 a barrel at 09.58 AM regional time (0658 GMT) for a 0.61 percent decline from the ending cost of USD96.65 per barrel in the last exchange session.
American main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD90.20 a barrel at the same time for a 0.62 percent decline after the previous session finished at USD90.76 per barrel.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) An Egyptian mechanic was accused of indecently assaulting a Filipino secretary outside the elevator of a Dubai residential building.
In May at Dubai International City, the Filipina, 38, was headed home when she encountered the Egyptian, 23, in the elevator of her residential building. When the Filipina exited the elevator, the man walked behind her and caressed her backside, Gulf News reported.
The Filipina shouted at the man, who reportedly backed away and apologized. According to the alleged victim, the accused then told her that he wanted a massage. The Filipina reported the incident to the police, who arrested the man after identifying him from the building's security footage.
At the Dubai Court of First Instance on Thursday, the accused denied molesting the Filipina. However, according to police testimony, the man admitted during questioning that he had grabbed the Filipina's backside.
A court ruling will be heard on July 25.
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Video: Memorial Day Service
The annual Memorial Day ceremony is held Monday at the Willmar Auditorium. The ceremony was moved indoors from Fairview Cemetery due to the weather.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) After five years of intense negotiation, the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Australia and the European Union is in trouble. On October 29, 2023, talks were suspended with little immediate prospect of resumption.
This setback, plus other recent developments in EU preferential trade policy, offer some broad lessons – for both Australia and the region.
The failed negotiation is, in part, a victim of current times. With liberal trade policy in retreat , government-fueled industrial policy is on the rise, and, according to the Eurobarometer Poll of July 2022 , the majority of Europeans now view protectionism positively.
The immediate cause of the breakdown in the talks was, unsurprisingly, agriculture. This is the sector that, given EU intransigence, was a key factor in the failure of the Doha Development Round of multilateral trade talks. Agriculture is still the beneficiary of massive industry assistance within the European Union.
Though there has been some reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Common Agricultural Policy outlays remain largely unchanged, at roughly one-third of the European Union's budget. And tariffs on EU farm imports remain three times higher (at some 20%) than those on non-agricultural goods.
Australia's particular concerns during negotiations with Brussels arose from EU resistance to opening up its market to Australian beef and sheepmeat, and protective geographical indications that would restrict the labeling of Australian feta cheese and prosecco.
As highlighted by the WTO Trade Policy Review of the EU, the number of products subject to EU“geographical indication protection” continues to rise.
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(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Philippine military yetserday signed a pact with the US Navy to buy two secondhand C-130 transport planes to boost its capability to fan out quickly for territorial defence and humanitarian operations.
Washington has been helping develop the military capability of its former colony in the face of serious security challenges in the South China Sea, as China steps up its presence in disputed areas.
China claims almost all of the sea, believed to be rich in mineral and oil-and-gas deposits. Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims on the waters, traversed by about $5 trillion of ship-borne trade each year.
"The United States is helping us pay for these two aircraft," Colonel Restituto Padilla, a spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said, adding that the US State Department would provide about $20m in foreign military financing.
"We have requested some 1.6 billion pesos to complete the purchase of the transport planes," he added, referring to a sum equivalent to $35.61m.
The transport planes, to be delivered early next year, will take to five the number of mission-ready C-130s, for a boost in the number and capacity of existing medium-lift aircraft.
In 2014, Washington allocated military assistance funds of $50 million to the Philippines. Besides the C-130s, the funds were used to install weapons on two frigates, also acquired from the US coast guard.
Padilla said the transport planes would be used to rapidly deploy troops in the fight against Muslim and Maoist-led rebels and carry relief to disaster-hit areas.
The purchase is part of a 90bn pesos ($2bn), five-year upgrade plan to catch up with Southeast Asian neighbours.
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By Laman Ismayilova
Gymnasts of Ojag Sports Club have won all classes of medals,
Azerbaijani gymnasts captured 11 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze
medals at the 2nd New Look Cup international tournament in Tbilisi,
Gulnar Rasulzada, Sara Atakishiyeva, and Fatima Tarverdiyeva
each climbed to the highest step of the honorary chair three
At the same time, Aylin Yusifli won 1 gold, 3 silvers, Gulluzar
Sharifova grabbed 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze, Leyla Aliyeva
claimed 2 silver medals, Khazra Gasimli, Nargiz Aliyeva captured 1
silver, 1 bronze each, Fatima Zeynalova and Salma Ismayilova won 1
silver medal while Leyla Nemakina grabbed a one bronze medal.
Founded in 1956, the Azerbaijani Gymnastics Federation comprises
seven gymnastics disciplines recognized by the International
Federation of Gymnastics (FIG).
The federation has been experiencing a revival since 2002. The
restructured federation has brought gymnastics to a completely new
level. The high-level organization of the gymnastics events did not
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has included the
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) in the list of meritorious
federations. For many years, the AGF has been included in the FIG
list of the Top 10 gymnastics federations.
From 2014 to 2019, the Azerbaijani Gymnastics Federation was
included in the list of FIG's 10 strongest federations and for the
last three years, it has topped the list.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, July 11 (KUNA) -- Leaders of the 29-member NATO affirmed Wednesday their commitment to strengthen ties with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
"The NATO-ICI Regional Centre in Kuwait allows us to work more closely with partners in the Gulf region to enhance regional security and counter shared threats," said the Brussels Summit Declaration released today.
"We are also working to further develop our relations with the League of Arab States and the Gulf Cooperation Council," it underlined.
"We are committed to building a stronger and more dynamic relationship with our Mediterranean Dialogue and Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) partners, including to help them modernise their defence and security institutions," the Declaration said.
The ICI was launched by NATO in 2004 to enhance cooperation with Gulf countries. It includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. The Kuwait NATO-ICI Centre was opened in January 2017.
The EU leaders expressed concern "by Iranآ's intensified missile tests and the range and precision of its ballistic missiles and by Iranآ's destabilising activities in the wider Middle East region." "We are committed to permanently ensuring that Iranآ's nuclear programme remains peaceful, in line with its international obligations and commitments to never seek, develop, or acquire a nuclear weapon. We underscore the importance for Iran to continue to fully cooperate in a timely manner with the IAEA," said the Declaration.
"We condemn all financial support of terrorism, including Iranآ's support to a variety of armed non-state actors. We also call upon Iran to play a constructive role by contributing to efforts to counter terrorism and achieve political solutions, reconciliation and peace in the region," it said.
The Declaration also said that Syria has a significant inventory of short range ballistic missiles whose range covers part of NATOآ's territory and some of our partnersآ' territories. Syria has used these missiles extensively against its own population, it noted. (Pick up previous) nk.mt
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(MENAFN) In November, Warner Bros. Discovery Channel’s Arabic food network, Fatafeat, gamified its cooking format for the first time with the inauguration of its newest series, “Escape Kitchen.”
Each episode features chefs — Manal Al-Alem, Tarek Ibrahim and Sumaya Obaid, among others — stuck in an escape room, with 45 minutes on the clock to win the game.
The network has been trying to adapt and innovate its content offerings to recall loyal fans and attract new spectators.
Last year, Fatafeat had to close its production studio in Dubai because of COVID-19 lockdown measures just a month before Ramadan — a peak period for premium content — and changed to working remotely.
Though the epidemic and lockdown “increased pressure,” it as well made new chances, mainly for entertainment and streaming providers, since “entertainment played a more prominent role in providing escape and comfort as the world navigated an unprecedented and challenging time,” Grigory Lavrov, chief of Fatafeat and vice-president of marketing, local brands and franchise management in CEE & MENAT at Warner Bros. Discovery, updated Arab News.
“We encouraged more viewership time from our loyal viewers with the nostalgia and familiarity we provide and attracted a new generation of consumers by expanding our presence on social media through creative, short-form content, and, as a result, our audience reach and engagement increased by 50 percent,” Lavrov added.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Emirates will cancel certain flights and reduce frequencies to some destinations next year due to the closure of Dubai International airport's runway for an upgrade, the Dubai-based carrier said.
"In line with Dubai Airports' plans to close Dubai International's (DXB) southern runway for upgrade works between April 16 and May 30, 2019, Emirates can confirm that it will be required to reduce its operating schedule during this time as single runway operations necessitate capacity cuts from airlines operating at DXB. During the runway closure period, Emirates will cancel certain flights, reduce frequencies to some destinations and re-time some flights based on slots availability," the airline's spokesperson said in the statement sent toKhaleej Times.
Passengers have been advised to check its website for the most updated flight schedule. Saj Ahmad, chief analyst, StrategicAero Research, said it's too early to guess what moves Emirates may make given that it has time to adjust its summer schedules for 2019.
"With flights to the US not yet operating atdouble-dailycapacity to cities like Seattle and Boston, we can see that Emirates already has slack in its network to absorb flight reductions. There's also the possibility it could shift flights out to Dubai World Central (DWC)."
He said the other Dubai-based budget carrierflydubaihas the flexibility to move flights to DWC where it has operations already, so the transition for them is better planned. While other airlines may also opt for a shift to DWC rather that cut flight numbers but right now, it's premature to guess who is going to be impacted most except Emirates andflydubai.
According to Emirates spokesperson, the airline is working closely with all stakeholders to ensure optimisation of its operations and minimise the impact on its customers.
On an average, Dubai International handles 1,100 aircraft movements per day featuring predominantly wide-body aircraft.
Dubai Airports had said that airlines would be required to reduce their operations during the 45-day period due to the significant capacity reduction resulting from single runway operations. In terms of flight movements, the reduction in capacity was earlier estimated at approximately 43 per cent.
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(MENAFNEditorial) In yet another major milestone in its efforts to boost Dubai's global maritime leadership, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 31000:2009 for implementing its Risk Management Framework that meets the highest international standards. The international recognition highlighted DMCA's leadership in applying best risk management practices to build a secure and sustainable maritime sector that supports the country's economic diversification policy and preparations for a post-oil economy and to perform well in an environment full of uncertainty.
Amer Ali, DMCA's Executive Director, said that receiving ISO 31000:2009 is an important step towards building a resilient maritime community; enhancing economic performance and professional reputation, as well as environmental, safety and security for the Maritime Sector. This recent development will also help bolster the country's readiness during emergencies and efforts to protect local communities in the best possible way in line with UAE Vision 2021.
Ali added: 'The new achievement will pave the way for us going into the Business Continuity Management which is a mandate given by The Executive Council and the NCEMA. In addition, it will help enhance the confidence of the international investment community in the local maritime industry as we continue to launch initiatives to develop competitive, inclusive and attractive maritime clusters in support of our economic and cultural advancements.
Ali concluded: 'DMCA is now among the very few organizations in Dubai Government and globally which is ISO 31000 Certified. It is not surprising that we have received the prestigious international recognition made possible by our wise leaders' unwavering support. This concluded our journey in securing global certifications as it followed our successful bid to obtain four ISO certificates in environmental management, quality, Health and Safety Management and information security. Proud of our latest achievement, we are inspired even more to further reinforce our risk management and business continuity capabilities in collaboration with our strategic government partners. Our ultimate goal is to turn into a reality the vision of the Dubai Government to make the emirate one of the world's best maritime capitals.
DMCA was awarded four ISO certifications in 2015 given by TUV RHEINLAND a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC). These are Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001; Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001; Health and Safety Management Systems OHSAS18001; and Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO 27001.
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Thailand rejects statements that previous Sri Lanka Leader sought refuge
(MENAFN) Thailand has rejected statements that previous Sri Lanka Leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sought refuge in the nation.
The Thailand Foreign Ministry stated it got a call from Rajapaksa to head to the nation without planning to look for political refuge.
"Thailand saw no problem with Rajapaksa entering on a diplomatic passport, which would allow him to stay 90 days," Daily Mirror announced, citing Thailand Ministry spokesperson Tanee Sangrat.
After escaping from his island nation in July amid mass complaints, Thailand would be the second Southeast Asian nation following the Maldives that Rajapaksa wants to temporarily live in.
Previously, it was declared that previous Sri Lanka Leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa might visit to Bangkok from Singapore on August 11 when his visa is no longer valid.
The ex-president was issued a two-week’s visit pass after he reached at the Changi Airport in Singapore from the Maldives in July, and he was given the green light to stay there for 14 days.
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Hamas militant dies in Gaza tunnel incident
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A Hamas militant died in an incident in a tunnel in Gaza, Hamas said on Tuesday, the third such death in five days.
In a statement, Hamas hailed "Hani Shalouf from Rafah (in southern Gaza), who died during his work in a resistance tunnel," using its term for tunnels used for military purposes.
It did not give details of the cause of his death.
On Friday, Hamas announced that two members of its armed wing had died in separate tunnel collapses.
Hamas has run Gaza for a decade and fought three wars with Israel, which maintains a crippling blockade of the territory.
The movement has built a network of tunnels inside Gaza, as well as some that have crossed under the Israeli border.
During the last round of conflict in 2014 attack tunnels were one of Hamas's most effective weapons.
Other tunnels are used for smuggling from Egypt, although many have been destroyed by the Egyptian authorities in recent years.
At least 27 Gazans have died in tunnel incidents in recent months.
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(MENAFN) King of Jordan Abdullah II has sent a letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
"On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Azerbaijan, it gives me great pleasure to express my deep pride in the historical ties of friendship between our two countries and peoples, based on our commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in various areas."
"During my visits to your brotherly country, I have taken note of Azerbaijan's great achievements in the economic, cultural, scientific, and development-related fields, which reflect Your Excellency's continued commitment to leading your country into further progress and prosperity," King of Jordan Abdullah II added.
"We are confident that Azerbaijan, under your wise leadership, will continue its important role in the service of regional and global security and stability."
"I also take this opportunity to reaffirm our full commitment to continuing to strengthen bilateral cooperation, building on our strategic partnership to take it to further heights in the service of our two peoples' shared interests and the causes of our Islamic Ummah, and with the aim of bolstering our shared goal to achieve peace, security, and stability," King of Jordan Abdullah II noted.
"I pray that God Almighty bless Your Excellency and grant you success and good health, and the dear people of Azerbaijan the progress and prosperity they aspire to."
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Jordan - BDA, VTC sign agreement to train 700 young people
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 25 (Petra) -- The Belgian Development Agency (BDA) signed Thursday a cooperation agreement with the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) under the 'Qudra 2' project to provide job opportunities for Jordanian youth and Syrian refugees.
Under the agreement, the recipients will be trained on a host of accredited programs within a specific skill set at the VTC institutes and on-site locations in accordance with a labor-oriented learning approach.
The agreement, inked by Omar Quteishat, VTC Director General, and Christelle Jocquet, BDA Jordan and Palestine Manager, stipulates that the VTC will train some 700 young men and women in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Mafraq, Jerash and Karak in 12 months at most. This training would provide job opportunities for more than 25 percent of fresh graduates.
'Qudra 2' project is carried out by the BDA Jordan and European partners and is jointly funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Katara-the Cultural Village has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to establish a planetarium and the first observatory "of its kind" in Qatar, it has been announced.
The signing of agreement was led by Katara general manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti and PDO's external affairs executive director, Abdulamir al-Ajmi.
'This MoU is a significant step in the co-operation, exchange of experiences, workshops and training between the two parties in the astronomy field, Dr al-Sulaiti said.
'The new Katara project, the planetarium and the observatory, reflects Katara's interest in astronomy and recognition of the significance of this branch of science, which has been mastered by our ancestors, he noted.
Dr al-Sulaiti added that it is part of Katara's role to raise astronomical awareness and spread knowledge about the wonders of the space and universe.
'Three years ago, Katara chose this branch of science as a theme for its events and activities as a part of its grand annual festival held during Ramadan, he stressed.
Al-Ajmi thanked Katara for its keenness to enhance a fruitful relationship by establishing a "valuable educational and entertainment tool a dome".
He said establishing an astronomical dome would raise understanding about the wonders of our universe and attract local and foreign tourists.
The MoU will also train some employees from Katara on relevant aspects regarding the facility in Oman.
In 2000, PDO built Oman's first planetarium as an annex to the Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre as a gift to the Omani nation.
The planetarium is suitable for both children and adults and teaches them about astronomy in an engaging way. It gives children the opportunity to develop their minds and foster an interest in modern science.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking within Qatar, has been honoured in Oman for its outstanding contributions to nationalisation efforts in the private sector, earning a place among the organisations in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) region.
This was held during the 19th meeting of the GCC Ministers and Heads of the Civil Service, and the 9th meeting of the committee with the undersecretaries of the Ministries of Social Development of the GCC.
The meetings recognised distinguished companies in the field of job localisation, as well as owners of successful small businesses in the GCC. Additionally, it honoured competent civil service sector employees.
The meeting, which has been attended by HE Dr Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri, the Minister of Labour in Qatar, centred on various shared issues related to manpower, aiming to enhance collective Gulf co-operation in this regard.
Commercial Bank was represented by Sheikh Jassim al-Thani, EGM and chief human capital officer; Abdulaziz al-Jahrami, Head of Human Capital Operations; and Mohamed al-Hammadi, Head of National Talent Development at the bank.
“National talent development is an important priority for Commercial Bank to build a well-trained and high-performing team and encourage and foster innovation and growth in our national staff. Commercial Bank has introduced effective initiatives which help both acquire and retain Qatari talent in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Joseph Abraham, Commercial Bank Group chief executive officer.
Sheikh Jassim said with performance culture in perspective, Commercial Bank developed its nationalisation strategy to grow future leaders and develop nationals to fit into the organisation strategies and goals.
"This recognition is evidential on the good conduct delivered through collaboration and commitment from top management, board, executive managers, nationalisation teams, leaders and individuals alike," he said.
"At Commercial Bank we believe in Nationalisation as an eco-system, and therefore we focus on the percentage but more importantly is the quality of population, as at the end it is the quality of the staff that will impact the business and shape the market,” al-Hammadi said.
Last year proved to be a highly successful year for the national development team at Commercial Bank as it successfully attracted top-tier talents, provided numerous development opportunities, advanced the career of high-performing individuals and introduces a great retention programme.
"As we enter 2024 the bank's strategy remains centred on nurturing the growth and success of our nationals. Success is not just an endpoint; it's a path we navigate on Commercial Bank journey towards leadership," the bank said.
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Asian Markets Rise
Stocks markets in Asia traded mostly higher on Friday - following losses earlier in the week - after First Republic Bank was rescued by a group of major US lenders, easing worries about the current banking turmoil.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 1.6% to 19,518.59, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index added 1.2% to 27,333.79.
Internet search engines company Baidu saw the largest increase Friday, as shares jumped 13.7%.
Shares of semiconductors firm Semiconductor Mfg Intl and real estate services/transactions company Country Garden Holdings rose 9.6% and 7.7%, respectively.
Shares of sporting goods stores company Li Ning saw the largest drop in Hong Kong, as shares declined 9.9% on Friday.
China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.7% to 3,250.55.
Singapore's FTSE Straits Times Index added 0.9% to 3,183.28.
South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index increased 0.7% to 2,395.69
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index increased 0.4% to 6,994.80.
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Cairo: Members of the Egyptian Bar Association on Sunday called off a days-long strike held in protest against the jailing of six colleagues, a statement said.
The association had announced on Thursday an open-ended strike to condemn their colleagues' sentencing to two years in jail over a court brawl earlier this month.
The bar association decided 'to cancel the suspension of work', it said in the statement.
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The lawyers had been sentenced on Wednesday for their part in the fight with three clerks during a court session in Marsa Matrouh on northern Egypt's Mediterranean coast on January 5, according to state-run daily Al-Ahram.
The association had earlier claimed there was 'a clear intention' by authorities to keep the six lawyers in detention 'without real justification', denouncing a 'rush to bring them to trial without taking the time to carry out a real investigation'.
Last month, in a rare display of dissent in a country where public demonstrations are banned, thousands of lawyers demonstrated in Cairo against the government's introduction of a new electronic invoicing system.
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New York, Rabi'II 24, 1439, Jan 11, 2018, SPA -- Wall Street surged to record highs on Thursday as rising oil prices lifted energy stocks and investors bet on a strong U.S. corporate earnings season.
The S&P energy sector jumped more than 2 percent as Brent crude rose above $70 a barrel for the first time since December 2014, boosted by a surprise drop in U.S. production and lower crude inventories.
The industrial index was helped by airlines after an upbeat forecast from No. 2 U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 138.1 points, or 0.54 percent, to 25,507.23, the S&P 500 gained 13.76 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,761.99, and the Nasdaq Composite added 43.16 points, or 0.6 percent, to 7,196.73.
Xerox shares jumped about 5 percent after the Wall Street Journal reported the copier maker was in deal talks with Japanese camera maker Fujifilm Holdings that could include a change in control of Xerox.
The S&P 500 posted 90 new 52-week highs and seven new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 154 new highs and 16 new lows.
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(MENAFN- AFP) More than 250 people have died of swine flu in Ukraine since late September, a health official said Thursday, with the toll rising by almost 70 people in the past two weeks.
The war-scarred country has been swept by a general flu epidemic that has claimed 313 lives since September 28, when the first illness was recorded, a spokeswoman at Ukraine's flu and acute respiratory infections centre told AFP.
"Of that number, 253 have been confirmed as being caused by swine flu," she said on condition of anonymity.
It marked only the second known time that Ukraine has released swine flu toll figures, which an official at the health ministry told AFP at the start of the month were being treated as a state secret for undisclosed reasons.
Swine flu is the common name for the H1N1 virus, a respiratory disease that is contracted through contact between humans and pigs.
It is transmitted between people through inhalation, but not from eating pork-related products, according to health experts.
The figures released to AFP on Thursday only cover the government-run parts of Ukraine, with no official data available for southeastern regions controlled by pro-Russian rebel fighters since April 2014.
Health ministry officials questioned by AFP could not provide immediate information about swine flu cases in previous years.
At least 50 people have also died from the virus in neighbouring Russia, according to AFP calculations based on data from regional health authorities received on January 26.
A major H1N1 outbreak sparked a World Health Organization pandemic alert in June 2009, after the virus emerged from Mexico and the United States.
The epidemic killed around 18,500 people in 214 countries. The alert was lifted in August 2010.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 23 Russian servicemen, a radar for an anti-aircraft missile system, a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system and two military vehicles in southern Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, the Southern Operational Command of Ukraine said so in a post on Facebook.
“Confirmed enemy losses last night include 23 Rashists, a radar for an anti-aircraft missile system, a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system and two military vehicles,” the report said.
According to the report, the “grain corridors” in the Black Sea continue to operate in the prescribed manner under the control of the Istanbul Joint Coordination Center and international security guarantees. At the same time, Russia maintains two submarines, two warships and a large amphibious assault ship in combat readiness.
Earlier reports indicated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated around 42,200 Russian invaders from February 24 to August 7.
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Doha: With the aim of motivating ways of cooperation with embassies, in the context of exchanging experiences and best practices, and organising scientific forums in various fields of social work, Qatar Social Work organised an introductory forum that brought together a number of ambassadors, ministries and United Nations organisations in Qatar to highlight the extent of the attention paid by them in the field of social work, along with the permanent cooperation between embassies with the institutions in the country.
Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Kuwari, CEO of the Foundation, affirmed the great importance that the foundation and its officials attached centres to cooperate with embassies.“We are convinced of the role that they play in cooperation in the field of social work, by contributing to achieving a better reality for the target groups and centers of the Foundation.”
This cooperation is based on areas of common interest, such as the exchange of experiences and best practices, and coordination in some matters related to the communities affiliated with these embassies, especially with regard to the services provided by the Foundation. He confirmed that the institution in this field will not delay in harnessing its expertise, efforts, and services for constructive cooperation with embassies to achieve the commonweal of society and the country.
Al Kuwari indicated that the Foundation is keen to develop and excel in providing the best services, empowering its members and integrating them into society, in addition to its role in monitoring social issues, which enabled it to be a supporter and advocate for the social sector in Qatar by activating institutional partnerships, and creating a strong new institutional culture capable of confronting and managing crises efficiently and effectively.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, the Foundation signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) to cooperate in the areas of social and human development, inclusive education policies and practices, and the empowerment of women and youth.
The agreement also enhances its role in monitoring social issues, which enabled it to be a supporter and advocate for the social sector in Qatar by activating institutional partnerships and creating a strong new institutional culture capable of confronting and managing crises efficiently and effectively through its membership in cultural conventions and committees.
Salah Zaki Khaled, Unesco representative, expressed his appreciation for the pivotal role played by Qatar Foundation for Social Work
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 1 Apr 2023, 6:24 PM
Ajman's transport authority on Saturday announced a change in taxi fares in the emirate, as lower fuel prices take effect.
Ajman Transport said in a tweet that for the month of April, the cab fares will be at Dh1.82 per kilometre - marking a 2-fil drop from last month's rate of Dh1.84 per kilometre.
The change comes as the UAE cuts petrol prices by up to 8 fils per litre. The price of Super 98 petrol dropped 7 fils from Dh3.09 to Dh 3.01, while the cost of Special 95 fell from Dh 2.97 to Dh 2.90. E-Plus 91, which was Dh 2.90 in March, would be Dh 2.82 in April. Diesel prices fell from Dh 3.14 to Dh3.03.
The reduction comes after two consecutive months of increases, bringing relief to residents.
Since UAE started deregulating prices in 2015, the UAE's Fuel Price Committee has been revising the local retail fuel rates at the end of every month. Petrol prices in the country are much cheaper than in the US and most Asian and European countries because of low tax rates. In the UAE, only a five per cent value-added tax (VAT) applies to consumers.
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(MENAFN) The FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in 2023 will feature an innovative LED glass floor for the first time, according to a statement from the world basketball governing body. The glass floor will display players' live stats and athletic achievements, as well as interactive applications on the court.
The ASB GlassFloor system, which has been tested and used in the 3x3 Pro League in the Netherlands and in pre-season German Bundesliga games, will provide a full video floor allowing for interactive applications and enhanced show staging with additional options for advertising. The court will also feature player tracking, making it possible to display live stats and athletic achievements on the floor.
The FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2023 will be played in Madrid on July 15-23, and the glass flooring will be used for all the final phase games at the Palacio de los Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid. FIBA stated that the state-of-the-art surface will provide a fantastic opportunity for some of the best young female players and teams in the world to become the first to play on it at a flagship FIBA event.
The LED glass floor represents a significant innovation in basketball court technology, and has the potential to enhance fan engagement and interaction with the game. The display of live stats and athletic achievements on the court is a particularly exciting development, and could provide a new level of insight and analysis for fans and commentators alike. The FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2023 promises to be a landmark event for the sport, showcasing the latest in basketball technology and innovation.
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Gaza, March 4 (Petra) -- At least eight Palestinians lost their lives in airstrikes conducted by Israeli forces overnight and into the early hours of Thursday in Rafah, located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestinian sources, the casualties included seven individuals, among them three children, who perished due to artillery shelling and aerial bombardment targeting two residential structures within Rafah.
Additionally, a woman lost her life as a result of a bombing that struck a house in the Al-Jeneina neighborhood, located to the east of the city.
The preceding evening witnessed further violence as Israeli aircraft unleashed raids on the Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least two Palestinians and injuries to 15 others.
The scope of the devastation widened as airstrikes pounded a residential dwelling in the Sultan neighborhood, situated to the west of Rafah, resulting in additional casualties.
Concurrently, Israeli forces launched attacks on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza and targeted the Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza City's south.
Rescue teams and civil defense personnel worked to extricate survivors and recover the bodies of victims. In one rescue effort, responders managed to pull a child from the rubble of a demolished house in the northeast of Rafah, following a dawn airstrike.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a death toll of 32,975 individuals since the onset of Israeli aggression on October 7.
Moreover, the ministry noted that 75,577 people have sustained injuries, with a significant number of them being children and women.
Many remain trapped beneath collapsed structures, with rescue teams facing challenges in reaching them amidst the ongoing war.
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Dr Farzana Rahiman is a senior lecturer and lead researcher of the Skin Lab at the University of the Western Cape. She holds a Ph.D. in the field of Medical Biosciences (University of the Western Cape) and an MSc. degree in clinical epidemiology (University of Stellenbosch). During her career, she has played an active role in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in physiology, medical microbiology, and immunology.
She is passionate about interdisciplinary research and her projects often combine key principles of epidemiology with the implementation of laboratory experiments to answer pertinent questions related to skin infections in South Africa. Her research focus is on exploring the dermatological application of indigenous plants used to treat skin conditions, as well as investigating their wound healing potential. Her other research interests include assessing the physiological and psychosocial effects of chemical and plant-based skin lightening product use, particularly within Africa.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9:57 PM
Popular RJ Kris Fade and his wife Brianna Ramirez Fade - both featured in the Netflix reality show Dubai Bling - on Wednesday announced that they are expecting their first baby together.
The news initially surfaced in various entertainment media outlets, but was confirmed later in the day in an Instagram post.
Kris shared a photo of him and Brianna, plus an ultrasound image of '#BabyFade'.
"Yes, the word is out! We are so happy to finally announce that we are expecting a baby! We've been blessed with this little miracle and can't wait to meet #BabyFade 👶🏽" he wrote:
The host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai admitted that while he already has two daughters, this "feels so new" to him.
Kris and Brianna promised to share some highlights of the exciting journey for their family, as they prepare to welcome 'Baby Fade' in November. According to media reports, they are expecting a baby boy.
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Emir meets Sri Lankan FM, ICC chief prosecutor
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met yesterday with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake and his accompanying delegation at his office at Al Bahr Palace. The meeting reviewed relations of co-operation between the two countries and means of enhancing and promoting them in all fields, especially in the political areas and economic partnership. Talks also dealt with the latest regional and international developments, mainly the Gulf crisis. The Sri Lankan minister stressed his country's stance to resolve the crisis through constructive dialogue.
Right: His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met yesterday with the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda, at his office at Al Bahr Palace. They reviewed the latest developments in the region, particularly the aftermath of the GCC crisis and the violations of international accords and human rights committed by the four siege countries. Bensouda praised Qatar's handling of the crisis. The meeting also dealt with co-operation ties between Qatar and the ICC.
*In her meeting with HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Bensouda expressed regret over the human rights violations committed by the quartet that imposed air, sea and land blockade on Qatar. She praised Qatar's mature way of dealing with the crisis.
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San Francisco, June 30 (IANS) US-based online platform Substack, which provides publishing, payment, analytics, and design infrastructure to support subscription newsletters, has laid off 13 people from its workforce, and CEO Chris Best admitted that he is 'very sorry' about it.
On the microblogging site Twitter, Best wrote that the company needs to change tactics, as it could be facing 'an extended period' where the economy goes from bad to worse.
'Today is the saddest day we have had at Substack. We are letting go of 13 people,' the CEO posted on the platform along with a long note on layoffs that he shared with the team.
'The people we are saying goodbye to today are all talented, great people who care deeply about helping readers and writers. It hurts to let them go. We will miss them,' it added.
Best said that the company is in a fortunate position as it continues to grow its business and revenues.
'Not so long ago, I told you all that our plan was to grow the team and not do layoffs,' he said, noting that the company is 'still hiring for specific key roles' and has saved money.
Best mentioned that the layoffs are one of several changes the company has made to make sure it is in 'a strong financial position'.
'To the people who left Substack today: thank you. I am so grateful for everything you contributed to the company, and everything you did to help readers and writers. You will always be part of the Substack story,' Best noted.
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17 (ANI): As many as 5,890 new COVID-19 cases and 120 deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu today, said the State Health Department.
With this, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state has reached 3,43,945 including 5,886 deaths, 54,122 active cases, and 2,83,937 discharged cases.
India's COVID-19 death toll breached the 50,000-mark as 941 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. The number of deaths due to the infection has reached 50,921.
As many as 57,982 COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the country, taking India's total coronavirus cases to 26,47,664 cases.
As per the recent update, there are 6,76,900 active cases while 19,19,843 patients have been discharged/migrated. (ANI)


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Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the launch of the R-Series, a new range of smart vision systems for automatic inspection and validation of product codes, including date codes, batch numbers, barcodes, and 2D-printed codes.
The R-Series was developed in consultation with customers following Domino's acquisition of Lake Image Systems. Specifically designed to work with Domino printers and coders, the R-Series eliminates the need for manual code inspection, significantly reducing the risk of an incorrect code leaving a manufacturing site unnoticed.
“With the R-Series, we can offer our customers a range of integrated vision systems that automate the checking of every code, so that unidentified coding errors become a thing of the past,” says Andy Barrett, Portfolio and Requirements Director, Domino.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27. Uzbekistan plans
to reduce the use of cash and introduce non-cash payments for
budget organizations providing services to the population,
developers when selling housing to individuals and others. It is
planned to transfer the wholesale trade of wood, tires and sugar to
a non-cash form, Trend reports.
To improve tax administration, it is planned to develop a draft
presidential decree on additional measures to expand the use of
electronic payment system services.
From 1 April, it is proposed to introduce non-cash payments
through mandatory connection to the electronic payment systems of
the following organizations:
budgetary organizations providing services to the
legal entities selling oil and gas products;
legal entities engaged in providing property for rent;
construction organizations that sell housing to individuals.
Payments for apartments are planned to be made in non-cash form
with an electronic invoice.
In addition, it is planned to approve new rules for retail and
wholesale trade in Uzbekistan.
From 1 April, it is proposed to introduce a procedure for
registering the receipt of goods purchased for cash in the E-Ombor
(E-Aktiv) system of the Tax Committee.
It is also planned to set a limit of 100 million soums (300
sizes of basic estimated value) for making payments in cash.
It is planned to transfer wholesale trade for wood, used for
construction, metal (sheet iron, fittings, aluminum profiles), car
tires and sugar to a non-cash form.
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(MENAFN) Liverpool secured a narrow victory over Chelsea to clinch their 10th English League Cup title, a record-extending achievement for the club. The match, held at Wembley Stadium, required extra time as neither team managed to score within the regulation 90 minutes. It was an intense encounter characterized by tight defenses and missed opportunities.
The decisive moment arrived in extra time when Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's Dutch defender, found the back of the net with a powerful header in the 118th minute. The goal, which ultimately secured Liverpool's victory, came from a corner kick delivered by Konstantinos Tsimikas, demonstrating the team's resilience and determination.
Interestingly, van Dijk had earlier scored what seemed to be a legitimate goal in the 60th minute with another header. However, the goal was disallowed following a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review, which determined that van Dijk had been in an offside position when the ball was played.
Liverpool's triumph in the English League Cup further solidifies their status as one of the most successful clubs in English football history, boasting a total of 10 titles in the competition. This places them ahead of formidable rivals such as Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea in terms of League Cup victories.
Conversely, Chelsea, despite their illustrious history, last lifted the English League Cup trophy in 2015 when they emerged victorious against Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 win. The club's quest for League Cup glory continues as they strive to reclaim the prestigious title in future seasons.
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The UAE Vice-President has hailed the Sharjah Ruler as a“pillar of the Union” on the 50th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
On January 25, 1972, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi had been unanimously approved as the Ruler of Sharjah.
Referring to Sheikh Dr Sultan as his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tweeted:“He is a university for science and culture. God bless Sheikh Dr Sultan for his family and people.”
Under Sheikh Dr Sultan's visionary leadership, Sharjah has witnessed a renaissance, progress and prosperity in all areas over the past 50 years.
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The Sharjah Ruler holds multiple honorary doctorates and is a renowned scholar and author, with several published works.
He has a keen eye for the arts, and the Unesco recognised Sharjah as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World in 1998. The Emirate was also named World Book Capital City for the year 2019 in recognition of the city's continuous efforts in promoting literacy.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Primary Health Care Corporation's (PHCC) Preventive Health Directorate launched the pilot phase of Ejlal Home Oral Health Care Services Programme for Elderly from June in co-operation with the Home Health Care Services Department, under the supervision of Dr Hamad al-Mudahka, executive director of Preventive Health, and led by Dr Najat al-Yafei, manager of Oral Health Promotion and Prevention.
Dr al- Mudahka explained that the programme offers special services to establish a system to screen home healthcare patients at their homes and determine their oral health status, to improve oral health awareness and knowledge among the elderly and their caregivers, and to refer patients in need for dental management to the appropriate level of care.
Through this programme, the senior's oral health is assessed, as some of them are in the advanced stage of the disease and cannot talk to others about their pain.
Additionally, the assessment helps identify cases who need dental treatment or those who may be diagnosed to have various oral diseases, such as tooth decay, gingivitis, and mouth ulcers. The assessment also helps with early detection of oral cancer cases.
Dr al-Mudahka noted these services will be provided at home for all seniors registered in PHCC's Home Health Care Services, where Ejlal staff will visit the senior's home with a mobile dental unit and dental instruments to conduct a comprehensive oral assessment
The oral assessment results will then be discussed with the elderly, their families, or their caregivers, where the focus will be placed on enhancing oral hygiene skills and educating the elderly, their families, or their caregivers on how to maintain good oral and dental hygiene.
He said that the nurse lead from Home Health Services will obtain the verbal consent from the elderly or their caregivers and the Ejlal team will review the patient's health condition, and call to confirm the appointment's date and time. On the day of the visit, a signature on consent will be obtained from the elderly or their caregivers.
Dr al-Mudahka concluded:“The pilot phase is for a period of three weeks, then after discussing the results and identifying the obstacles, if any, the implementation phase will begin.”
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Nawab Khan BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (KUNA) -- A number of European lawmakers expressed their great admiration for Kuwait's roles as regional mediator and global humanitarian player during a series of meetings with Kuwait's Ambassador to Belgium, European Union, and Luxembourg, Jasem Al-Budaiwi.
Ambassador Al-Budaiwi told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Friday that he met seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and discussed with them ways to strengthen ties and cooperation between Kuwait and the European Parliament.
"The purpose of my meetings with the MEPs was to find ways to enhance Kuwait's relationship with the European Parliament and discuss issues of common interests and find common grounds on regional and international issues," he said.
He met the MEPs from the biggest political groups including the European Peoples Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the Liberals (ALDE), the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR).
They were all very aware of Kuwait's role in helping countries like Syria, Yemen, and Iraq and other nations in need, he noted.
"They praised Kuwait's democratic process, its human rights record, its constitution, its freedom of speech. It was a very positive meeting which set the ground for developing bilateral relations," stressed Ambassador Al Budaiwi.
Ambassador Al-Budaiwi and the MEPs also discussed Kuwait's Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement with the European Union and how the EP can play a role in implementing this important agreement and making good use of it.
"The common view that I heard from everybody was how to enhance the cooperation between Kuwait and the European Parliament. They also expressed their wish to visit Kuwait as soon as the opportunity was given," he said.
Ambassador Al-Budaiwi briefed the MEPs on Kuwait's good relations in the political, economic, military, energy, and educational fields with all the 28 EU member states. He said over 3,000 Kuwaiti students were studying in European universities.
The MEPs also expressed interest in sending delegations from their political groups to visit Kuwait to meet the leadership, government officials and parliamentarians to enhance Kuwait-Europe ties. (end) nk.mb
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The First Arab Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Conference: Scientific Perspectives for the Future of Inclusive Education in Arab Countries, organised by Qatar University (QU) via Webex, has concluded. The four-day event saw participation from a cross section of administrative leaders in public and higher education institutions, faculty members in universities, teachers in public and special education, researchers, graduate students, representatives of assistive technology and digital access institutions, in addition to institutions working in support of persons with disabilities from around the world.
A total of 93 scientific papers were presented by academics, researchers and experts from institutions of education and higher education in the Arab countries which participated in the conference. The papers were divided into 35 discussion sessions.
The conference also aimed to present a comprehensive scientific approach to the process of teaching and learning from the various disciplines concerned in supporting the different dimensions of education and highlighting experiences and exchanging experiences between Arab universities in the field of integrating students with disabilities within the framework of the comprehensive learning design, as it aimed to introduce the principles of inclusive design for learning as a framework Scientific aims to advance education in the Arab world, raise awareness in the field of architectural accessibility, digital accessibility, assistive technology, encourage scientific research in the field of UDL, and provide practical solutions to advance UDL programmes in the Arab world.
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Doha/ Montreal: Minister of Transport H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti held separate meetings with his counterparts from the Republic of Niger, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and the Republic of Uganda, on the sidelines of Qatar's participation in the 41st Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly.
The minister reviewed Qatar's cooperation relations and ways to enhance them in the fields of transportation and air transportation with Niger's Minister of Transportations H E Oumarou Malam Alma, Ethiopia's Minister of Transport, H E Dagmawit Moges and Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport H E Katumba Wamala.
They also reviewed latest developments on civil aviation industry and exchanged views on matters of common interest.
The Minister of Transport also held separate meetings with Zimbabwean Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Hon Felix Tapiwa Mhona and President of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the brotherly Sultanate of Oman Eng Naif Ali Al Abri, on the sidelines of Qatar's participation in the 41st Session of the ICAO Assembly. The two meetings reviewed ways to develop cooperation ties in the fields of air transportation and civil aviation, in addition to discussing latest developments on civil aviation industry. Qatar and Belize have signed an air services agreement, which comes in the context of connecting Qatar with more such agreements that open airspaces for the national carrier to fly to more destinations around the world.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Transport H E Al Sulaiti and Belize's Minister of Economy and Civil Aviation Hon Andre Perez, on the sidelines of Qatar's participation in the 41st Session of ICAO Assembly.
After the signing ceremony, the two ministers reviewed ways to develop Qatar-Belize relations in the fields of civil aviation and transportation services.
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London, Oct 6 (IANS) A top US credit rating agency has lowered its outlook for British government debt from 'stable' to 'negative' amid the fallout from Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget fiasco, media reports said.
The firm Fitch announced that Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's 'unfunded fiscal package' could lead to 'significant increase in fiscal deficits over the medium term', Daily Mail reported.
It followed a similar move by rival Standard & Poor's (S&P's) a few days ago, however Fitch maintained its 'AA-' credit rating for the UK, which is one level lower than S&P's, citing the government's 'weakened political capital'.
It comes after Kwarteng's mini-budget announcement on September 23 promised 45 billion pounds in tax cuts, which spooked markets and sent the pound plummeting against the dollar.
The Bank of England (BoE) was forced to step in and purchase up to 65 billion pounds in government debt in a bid to shore up confidence and prevent pension funds collapsing.
Following backlash from voters and MPs, Ms Truss and Kwarteng were forced into a humiliating U-turn, ditching plans to abolish the 45p top rate of tax. However Fitch said this was not enough to allay concerns, Daily Mail reported.
'The large and unfunded fiscal package announced as part of the new government's growth plan could lead to a significant increase in fiscal deficits over the medium term', Fitch said in a statement.
'We consider that statements by the Chancellor hinting at the possibility of additional tax cuts and the likely modification of fiscal rules legislated in January reduce the predictability of fiscal policy.'
It added: 'Although the government reversed the elimination of the 45p top rate tax... the government's weakened political capital could further undermine the credibility of and support for the government's fiscal strategy.'
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Sweden coach says England 'can go all the way'
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Sweden coach Janne Andersson said England are capable of winning the World Cup after seeing his side beaten 2-0 by Gareth Southgate's side in the quarter-finals yesterday.
England will meet hosts Russia or Croatia on Tuesday for a spot in the final, after goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli sent through to the last four of the competition for the first time since 1990.
'Yes, I definitely believe they are, Andersson responded when asked if England were good enough to win the tournament.
'They're strong and well-organised. I'd like to pay tribute to both the team and the coach.
'They're a good football side, they don't give a lot of openings. I believe they are perfectly capable of going all the way.
For Sweden, who failed to qualify for the previous two World Cups, it was their best result since finishing third at the 1994 finals.
'We came through to the quarter-finals in a World Cup. I think we performed really well to get here, we just weren't good enough to beat this side today, Andersson said.
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(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Earlier today, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, directed that mosques across the country host special rain prayers this Friday, December 18.
The Salaat Al Istisqaa will be offered 10 minutes before the Friday prayers .
An Imam in Dubai has explained to Khaleej Times how to offer the prayers:
>> There will be no Azaan or Iqaamah (calls for prayer)
>> The characteristics of Salaat Al Istisqaa is similar to that of Eid prayers. It is a two-rakah prayer, in which the Holy Quran is recited aloud.
>> The Imam will begin with Takbeeratul Ihram (movements to initiate a prayer), which will be followed by six or seven others.
>> He will then recite the Quran chapter called Fatiha, followed by any other. The rest of the rakah is done as usual.
>> In the second rakah, six Takbeers are pronounced.
>> After the prayer, the Imam will get up and deliver two sermons.
>> He then turns towards the Qiblah and leads the worshippers in a congregational supplication (dua).
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Embarrassing the MahaYuti government, a ruling Shiv Sena minister and a legislator had a heated argument in the Maharashtra Legislature complex on the final day of the five-day Budget Session, here on Friday.
They were PWD Minister Dadaji Bhuse, representing the Malegaon Outer seat, and Mahendra Thorve, MLA from Karjat in Raigad district. The argument was ostensibly pertaining to some constituency related works of the latter.
As the decibel levels seemed to escalate, another Minister Sbambhuraj Desai and Shiv Sena's Chief Whip Bharat Gogavale, rushed to intervene and defuse the crisis.
The incident occurred when Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was entering the Legislature building along with other legislators, and refused to answer media queries on the issue.
However, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders termed it as a 'serious issue', and even referred to the recent incident when a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ganpat Gaikwad from Thane shot at a Shiv Sena leader Mahesh Gaikwad and his associate, and later a Shiv Sena (UBT) ex-Corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar was killed by a goon at his office in Borivali during a live Facebook show.
Later, both Bhuse and Thorve claimed that nothing as contended happened as they were only discussing developmental works related to the latter's constituency before the 2024 Parliament elections were announced, while Desai said that the issue was resolved amicably.
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan, an ex-CM and Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Vijay Wadettiwar wanted to know if the CCTV footage of the ruckus was available, and NCP (SP) President Jayant Patil and National General Secretary Dr. Jitendra Awhad also expressed concerns, saying the police would need to be deployed evening inside the legislature complex.
The SS (UBT) Leader of Opposition (Council) Ambadas Danve also termed it as a serious matter, and the house was adjourned for an hour, though ruling Shiv Sena leaders termed it was a 'non-issue'.
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