(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Government of Ukraine will encourage Ukrainians to purchase domestically produced goods, which is likely to increase the GDP rate by 0.14%.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minster Denys Shmyhal during the forum 'Made in Ukraine', an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of promoting the consumer demand. In his words, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has already adopted a resolution on the promotion of Ukrainian-produced goods and approved the 'Made in Ukraine' trademark to distinguish domestically produced goods from others.
“The total projected effect of the rise in consumer demand is +0.14% of GDP, more than 22,000 new jobs, and more than UAH 4 billion in additional budget revenues,” Shmyhal stressed.
According to the Prime Minister, confidence and respect for the Ukrainian producer should become a common ideology for the next decades, as it is the only way for Ukraine to“eliminate all the consequences of this war, recover, and be competitive in the world.”
“Despite the war and all the difficulties, we have a huge development potential. Each Ukrainian should know that 'buying Ukrainian' is to make a contribution to our victory, our reconstruction, our growth, and a better future,” Shmyhal added.
In his words, EU countries value their own producers. Hence, 68% of residents in Germany, France and Italy buy domestically produced goods, providing consistent support for the national economies. In this regard, Shmyhal expressed confidence that Ukraine should adopt the best practices from partner countries.
A reminder that Ukrainian Prime Minster Denys Shmyhal stated earlier that more than 90% of Ukrainian businesses had resumed operation and were returning to the pre-war production levels.
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ABU DHABI, 30th June, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE came in fifth in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies.
In a competition involving 193 countries, the UAE jumped 33 places from its previous ranking, underscoring its advanced awareness of the vitality of cybersecurity.
The GCI is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. Each country's level of development is analysed within five categories: Legal Measures, Technical Measures, Organisational Measures, Capacity Building and Cooperation.
Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity at the UAE Government, stated that leading global ranking is the outcome of the directives and vision of the UAE's leadership to establish an advanced digital infrastructure, as part of the country's preparations for the next 50 years.
The UAE's leading position in the index is the fruit of the UAE's digitisation strategies and policies, and the integrated and smart operational ecosystem, which helped bolster performance across all sectors, he added.
Al Kuwaiti pointed out that this achievement would not have been possible without the cooperation of local entities, the coordination between public and private entities, and the high level of efficiency achieved by national cadres.
This success is an important addition to the UAE's impressive track record in cybersecurity, which includes establishing the UAE Cybersecurity Council, as well as Electronic Federal Network (FEDNet) and the UAE Smart Cloud, supported by several e-safety initiatives, digital citizenship certificates and cybersecurity strategies.
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ABU DHABI, 10th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Physicians at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have successfully transferred a kidney from 22-year old Emirati Shayma Alhebsi to her 27-year old sister, Fatema, who had been suffering from kidney failure for the past two years.
Fatema discovered she had kidney failure at the age of 25. After a series of tests around the world, she was told that her kidney function was just five percent and she urgently needed a transplant.
"Fatema was going for kidney dialysis every other day and I used to go with her," said Shayma. "It used to take hours and hours and it would take a lot out of her. She became very tired. We reached the point where we could not do it any longer."
Dr. Bashir Sankari, Chief of the Surgical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, who was lead surgeon for the operation, said, "Cleveland Clinic has the expertise and facilities to serve as one of the UAE's leading organ transplant centres and we are pleased to see patients choosing to stay within the UAE or GCC, rather than taking a long flight for overseas treatment at what is a very difficult time for them physically."
Fatema said that her health has improved massively after the operation.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi made history in 2017 when the hospital carried out a multi-organ transplant that included the UAE's first full heart transplant and two kidney transplants from a deceased donor.
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(MENAFN) In a concerning turn of events, fire crews and emergency responders swiftly descended upon the White House following a deceptive 911 call reporting a fictitious fire at United States President Joe Biden's residence, with the false claim suggesting someone was trapped inside.
The spurious emergency call, made on a Monday morning in Washington, prompted an immediate response from the District of Columbia's fire and ambulance services.
According to reports, thirteen emergency vehicles rushed to the White House within a minute of the call, reflecting the urgency of the situation. However, upon coordination with the Secret Service, it was swiftly determined that there was no actual fire emergency, as confirmed by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) spokesman Noah Gray. The incident unfolded while President Biden was safely at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, with plans to return home later that afternoon.
This fabricated emergency at the White House adds to a recent wave of what are known as "swatting" incidents targeting prominent United States political figures. Swatting involves the intentional deception of emergency services to provoke potentially violent confrontations between police SWAT teams and unsuspecting individuals. Notably, this incident follows a string of similar incidents, with Republican lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brandon Williams being subjected to swatting calls on Christmas Day, falsely reporting violent crimes at their respective homes.
The incident underscores the growing concern over the misuse of emergency services and the potential dangers posed by these deceptive calls. As authorities investigate the origin of the false report at the White House, the broader issue of swatting and its impact on public figures remains a pressing challenge for law enforcement agencies.
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(MENAFNEditorial) NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AJC welcomed the announcement by Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales that the country plans to return its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, where it had been located until 1980.
"Friends of Israel have had a special place in our hearts for Guatemala for more than 70 years," said AJC CEO David Harris, who has visited the Central American nation on the global agency's behalf. "Who can ever forget the absolutely indispensable role played by Guatemalan Ambassador to the UN Jorge Garcia Granados, in 1947, in urging Latin American states to support the rebirth of Israel and the two-state solution, recommended, first, by the UN Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP), then by the UN General Assembly?"
Tragically, the Arab world categorically rejected the UN proposal and instead chose to go to war. Earlier this month, AJC's Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin America Affairs (BILLA) held its annual strategic forum, in Bogotá, Colombia, at which Ambassador Granados's granddaughter, Aracely, was a featured guest.
"Guatemala's principled decision affirms the reality that Jerusalem is, and always has been, Israel's capital," Harris added. "As we said at the time the United States made its announcement, this step in no way precludes any possible two-state accord or discussion of Jerusalem's final boundaries, but it does correct a historical, political, and diplomatic anomaly about the right of Israel, like any sovereign country, to designate its own capital."
"We will be holding our annual AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem next June, to coincide with Israel's 70th birthday," Harris concluded. "We shall hope to pay tribute to Guatemala's courage and friendship at that time in front of a worldwide audience."
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(MENAFN) During a conference held in Victoria Falls, a United Nations official delivered a sobering message regarding Africa's economic outlook, particularly concerning its mounting public debt. Adam Al-Harika, the Director of Macroeconomics and Government at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, highlighted the concerning projection that Africa's public debt levels would remain elevated above pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels throughout 2024 and 2025. This revelation comes at a time when numerous African nations are grappling with the looming threat of descending into a debt crisis, struggling to meet their international loan obligations.
Al-Harika's address shed light on the severity of the situation, indicating that eight countries on the continent are already in the throes of a debt crisis, with an additional 13 nations teetering on the brink of similar financial turmoil. The confluence of factors, including the enduring effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, and the uptick in US interest rates, has exacerbated economic challenges across Africa, leaving governments mired in financial distress and confronted with a daunting debt burden.
Al-Harika emphasized the magnitude of Africa's debt burden, underscoring that the debt-to-GDP ratio had surged to 62.5 percent by the close of 2022. This represents a doubling of the percentage from the previous decade, with projections suggesting a further increase of 10 percentage points over the next five years if corrective measures are not swiftly implemented to alter Africa's financial trajectory.
The United Nations official stressed the imperative for African nations to collaborate with international partners in addressing the looming debt crisis, highlighting the importance of concerted efforts to alleviate the financial strain gripping the continent. Moreover, Al-Harika lamented the widening financial deficit in Africa, revealing that it reached 4.6 percent of GDP in the previous year, with expectations pointing towards a further increase to five percent in 2024. These sobering statistics underscore the urgent need for coordinated action to mitigate Africa's escalating debt burden and safeguard its economic stability.
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Published: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 4:11 PM
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Three UAE students have developed a study project that deals with the future climatic effects, including the impact of rainfall on the drainage system of Abu Dhabi emirate.
The project, which is a study of the future of rainfall and its impact on the emirate's infrastructure, was created by Maitha Al Ketbi, Shawq Al Attas, and Sarah Ibrahim, graduates from Khalifa University's College of Civil Engineering.
One of the students, Maitha Al Ketbi said the team used statistics and data from Abu Dhabi Airports from 2000 to 2021. They studied and analysed the data through graphs, while working on future climate changes in Abu Dhabi.
“The study was conducted on 3 areas, namely, Habshan, Abu Dhabi City and Al Wathba. This study is the first of its kind in the emirate,” she said.
Al Ketbi explained that the project is based on statistics dealing with rainfall rates and their impact on infrastructure and drainage systems. This necessitates taking the necessary precautions in the direction of rainfall, whether it is heavy, moderate or light.
“The project can also help municipalities take the right decisions on developing drainage projects, infrastructure, the volume of congestion on the streets, as well as the surrounding areas.This calls for designing streets that resist the volume of rain water, or modifying them with appropriate drainage systems, or expansion procedures,” said Al Ketbi adding that the next step of their project will address“rain seeding”, which means increasing the amounts of precipitation and take action regarding the direction of the expected risks.
She added that the project will help in designing and planning cities better. The study, she said, is useful for engineers to help them implement construction projects in the correct manner.
“It also helps engineers and designers to put the effects of climate impact at forefront for designs of streets and buildings, in anticipation of the amount of rainfall so that the street is not obstructed or congested, which reduces traffic accidents, through the establishment of a good drainage system for the surface flow of water,” said Al Ketbi.
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(MENAFN) The death toll of the ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached devastating proportions, with over 30,000 Palestinians, including 12,000 children, succumbing to the violence, as reported by the Gaza health ministry. This grim tally underscores the profound human cost and suffering inflicted upon the population during the nearly five-month-long conflict.
Recent reports from Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza and Al Shifa hospital in Gaza city have revealed the heartbreaking loss of young lives, as four children perished from malnutrition, dehydration, and the pervasive famine gripping the enclave. These casualties are emblematic of the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, exacerbated by protracted hostilities and severe restrictions on access to essential resources and services.
“The lack of available infant formula [milk] exacerbates the suffering, especially for newborns, due to the shortage of milk from mothers who are completely deprived of nutrition,” Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, who serves as the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, conveyed the message.
Even with a concerted regional diplomatic effort aimed at securing a ceasefire before the onset of the month of Ramadan, the dire humanitarian conditions persistently worsen within the besieged territory.
Hamas stated on Wednesday that the children's’ deceases amount to an “international failure to protect humanity”.
Dr. Abu Safia mentioned that Kamal Adwan Hospital, situated in the Jabalya camp, has been encountering numerous instances of children presenting with “very clear signs of dehydration and malnutrition, and some of them stay for hours before succumbing and becoming martyrs”.
The United Nations issued a warning on Tuesday indicating that a significant portion of the Gaza Strip's population—exceeding half a million individuals, equivalent to a quarter of the total population—is teetering on the brink of famine.
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NEW DELHI, 17th March, 2023 (WAM) -- India has launched an abundance of development projects in Palestine, Minister of State for External Affairs of India, V Muraleedharan, told Parliament yesterday.
These include the construction of a super-speciality hospital at a cost of $29 million, a women empowerment project costing $5 million, supply of equipment worth $5 million for the National Printing Press of Palestine and the construction of schools for Palestinian children at a cost of $2.35 million.
“India is a founder member of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) of the United Nations which was founded in 1975. India has remained unwavering in its support to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to establish an independent Palestinian state,” Muraleedharan said in Rajya Sabha, the upper House of Parliament.
Four other Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) in Palestine“have either been completed or are at an advanced stage of completion,” the Minister said.
These are the renovation and rehabilitation of the Yasser Arafat Square in Ramallah, the integration of technology into education in eight schools, the setting up of a nursery in Beitunia municipality and the development of a children's park in Aqraba municipality.
India provides 150 slots for training Palestinians in diverse sectors under its Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and gives 50 scholarships to Palestinian students to pursue university education in India every year.
The Minister said India donates $5 million annually to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and has contributed a total of $25 million through this route since 2018.
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Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (OTCMKTS:CPTLF) reports that Santos as operator of the Southern Amadeus Joint Venture advises that wireline logging in the Mt Kitty EP 125 exploration well has been successfully completed.
Sidewall cores confirmed that the Heavitree Quartzite is absent in the well and that the previously reported gas flows were from granitic basement. Raw formation image logs indicate that basement is extensively fractured. This is typical of many structures in the Amadeus Basin, and generally enhances productivity.
The well is currently being plugged and suspended. Full evaluation of well results and integration with seismic may result in a decision to drill an oriented sidetrack in future, aiming to maximize intersection with observed fracturing.
Central Petroleum Managing Director, Richard Cottee said, "Central is pleased this drilling operation has now been successfully concluded with positive indications of hydrocarbons and helium gas in this large and underexplored area. The results of Mt Kitty 1 has encouraged Santos to proceed with Stage 2 of a farmin to Central' s Southern Amadeus Basin exploration permits , which will see at least 200 km of a total 1,300 km seismic acquired in EP 125."
Southern Georgina Joint Venture
The rig move to Gaudi 1 location is nearing completion with spud expected within a week.
Dingo Development Project
Construction of the pipeline commenced this week.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Actress Shivangi Verma, who has been a part of TV shows like 'Choti Sarrdaarni', 'Reporters' and 'Bhootu', said when it comes to choosing your life partner, it's natural to be confused.
The actress said at times one may need to meet and spend time with many people in order to choose.
“It's not uncommon to meet and spend time with different individuals while figuring out what you truly want. We explore various connections to understand ourselves better. It's all part of the journey to finding genuine compatibility,” she said.
Shivangi said: "Absolutely, confusion and uncertainty are universal emotions. In real life, it's natural to experience moments of doubt or confusion when it comes to matters of the heart. It's essential to give oneself the time and space to navigate through these feelings."
Ask her what are her parameters to find the perfect partner, the actress said, adding: "Compatibility, shared values, and mutual respect are vital parameters. It requires self-awareness and understanding of what one truly desires in a relationship. It's about aligning with someone who complements your journey, both personally and professionally.”
Talking about dating within the industry, Shivangi added:“It can be beneficial as both partners understand the demands and challenges of the profession. However, it's crucial to strike a balance and maintain individual identities. Challenges may arise, but with effective communication and mutual support, a relationship between actors can thrive.”
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Research Associate, United Nations University Profile Articles Activity
Jesse Lastunen is a research associate at UNU-WIDER, where his work focuses on tax-benefit microsimulation models. He has previously worked for organizations such as OECD, RAND Corporation, Internet Association, and the Technopolis Group, conducting policy-oriented research on labour markets and emerging technologies.
Jesse received his PhD in policy analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, with analytical concentrations in economics and quantitative methods. He has master's degrees in international economics and technology policy.
- 2020–present Research Associate, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
- 2015–2020 Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- 2017–2018 Internet Economy Research Fellow, Internet Association
- 2016–2016 External Consultant, OECD, Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation
- 2014–2015 Consultant, Technopolis Group
- 2013–2013 Policy Researcher, Project Policy Ltd
- 2012–2012 Consultant, Bgator Ltd
- 2011–2011 Researcher, CERN
- 2020 Pardee RAND Graduate School, PhD / Policy Analysis
- 2014 Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, MS / Specialized Economic Analysis
- 2013 University of Cambridge, MPhil / Technology Policy
- 2011 Tampere University of Technology, BSc / Industrial Management
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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that rising defense support to Kyiv will ensure an instant end to the conflict with Russia.
“The more defense supports our heroes at the front receive from the world, the sooner Russia's aggression will end and the more reliable the security guarantees for Ukraine and all our partners will be after the war,” Zelenskyy announced in a video speech late Wednesday.
Zelenskyy stated he talked with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg throughout the day, saying his call for extra support in the form of long-range missiles, weapons and aircraft.
“We have to unlock the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important for us to expand our cooperation in artillery, we have to achieve the supply of aircraft to Ukraine. And this is a dream. And this is a task. An important task for all of us,” Zelenskyy added.
Zelenskyy also remarked on the move of Germany and the US to send Leopard 2 and Abrams tanks, one-to-one, to Ukraine, showing gratitude to both nations and other allies for “their willingness to provide us with modern and much-needed tanks.”
“All this proves the most important fact for the world today - the fact that freedom is only getting stronger. And the way we are all working together to strengthen freedom, to defend Ukraine and Europe, is a historic achievement of the leaders who are working now,” he continued.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) As director Milan Luthria is gearing up for the release of his film Tadap in December, we have news about his next offering. And this one will be a digital venture, featuring a heavyweight star cast of Tahir Raj Bhasin , Mouni Roy, and Neha Sharma. Reportedly, the Disney+ Hotstar series will be based on Arnab Ray's book Sultan of Delhi: Ascension.
Context Why is this story important?
The project, according to various portals, is going to hit the floors as early as next month. Also, Reliance Entertainment will be backing the web drama. To detail the plot, Ray's base material follows the rise of a certain Arjun Bhatia from being a moneyless refugee's son to an influential broker in Delhi. Bhatia's flight stomps a sudden brake when his past comes haunting.
Expectations We can sense a franchise being set up
What's more, the book is spread across five decades and two generations. Given love, power, and violence are involved, we can expect something akin to Anurag Kashyap 's Gangs of Wasseypur or Amazon Prime Video's Mirzapur . Another thing common in these works is their length. We expect multiple seasons of the upcoming show too. Of course, the sequel(s) will depend on the inaugural season's success.
Work What are three stars busy with right now?
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Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday urged nations negotiating a world treaty against plastic pollution to put an end to today's "globalised and unsustainable" production model.
"If we do nothing, the amount of plastic waste will triple by 2060," he told the representatives of 175 nations gathered at the UN cultural agency UNESCO in Paris.
"Plastic pollution is a time-bomb and at the same time already a scourge today," he said in a video message.
"We have to bring a definitive end to a globalised and unsustainable model of producing plastic in China and other OECD countries which is exported in the form of waste to developing countries which are far less well equipped with waste treatment systems.
"The first aim has to be to reduce the production of new plastics and to ban as soon as possible the most polluting products -- such as single use plastic plus pollutants -- and the most dangerous for health."
He called for 100 percent of plastics to be fully recyclable, compared to only 15 percent today and backed some 50 nations seeking an end to plastic pollution by 2040.
Macron recalled the target date of the end of next year to agree on a legally binding text to halt plastic pollution ahead of the UN Conference on Oceans set for 2025 in the French Mediterranean city of Nice.
Annual plastic production has more than doubled in the last 20 years to 460 million tonnes, much of it single use.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Air India has launched an environment-friendly automated aircraft interior washing and nearly dry cleaning system that will save around 75,000 litres of water per aircraft annually, an official said here on Saturday.
The device, 'Aerowash' has multiple modern features like robotic micro-fibre brush drum for cleaning and uses a nearly waterless process that considerably enhances efficiency in functioning plus making it more sustainable. For each narrow-body aircraft, the 'Aerowash' can save upto 30,000 litres of water and upto 75,000 litres per wide-body aircraft annually.
With a fleet augmentation going on in full swing at Air India the total quantity of cleaning water likely to be saved in future is enormous and boost its green drive.
"The modern system of cleaning reinforces our dedication to efficiency, sustainability, and pioneering advancements at par with industry-best practices. The 'Aerowash' ensures not only better maintenance of our aircraft but will also contribute to a greener environment in sync with the Tata group's commitment towards more sustainable ways of doing business," said S.K. Dash, Chief Technical Officer, Air India.
He added that aircraft cleaning is a critical aspect of maintenance and relies on time-consuming, resource-intensive and manual engagement.
However, automated cleaning is not only time-efficient and sustainable, but it also reduces aerodynamic drag caused due to the accumulation of dirt, dust or grime, ultimately reducing the aircraft weight.
This, in turn, results in enhanced fuel efficiency in the long run while bringing down carbon footprint, safeguards against structural damage, prevents corrosion, and results in extending the lifespan of the aircraft, Dash added.
The superior quality of cleaning will not only enhance the appearance of the aircraft but also ensure a better cleaning by covering even critical areas of the aircraft like the crown, elevator or rudder, the official said.
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Kangana Ranaut refuses to sign petition for Deepika Padukone
05 Dec 2017
The death threats issued to Deepika Padukone had caused outrage among many Bollywood celebrities. While some have gone out their way to support Deepika, some just didn't bother.
One such actress is Kangana Ranaut, who refuses to sign the petition for Deepika started by veteran actress Shabana Azmi.
Here are her reasons.
Here's what Kangana said
In a statement, Kangana had said that she supports Deepika but won't sign the petition started by Shabana Azmi.
"Deepika Padukone has all my support but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing vs right wing politics," she said.
She further stated that she doesn't want to be a part of a movement led by someone who character-assassinated her.
Here's the list of actors who've signed the petition
Some of the signatories include actresses Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Anushka Sharma.
While the reports state that Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are not a part of it, but it remains unclear if they have not been invited to sign or they did not sign it by choice.
Richa Chadha was not invited to sign it either.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 29 May 2023, 5:57 PM
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and the Ruler of Dubai was spotted practising his shooting skills in a video on Instagram.
The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, took to Instagram to share a tribute video on his father. The vider
The Dubai Ruler was seen practising hiss marksmanship in the video, by popping balloons with a gun at a distance. At 73, the Ruler displayed his impeccable shooting skills, hitting the mark every time.
Sheikh Mohammed learned hunting from an early age and in his later years, attended Mons Officer Cadet School - Aldershot, which is now part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
According to official government data, the Prime Minister of the UAE was even promoted to Senior Under-Officer of Kohema at the academy.
He was later even awarded the sword of honour for achieving the highest mark of any foreign and commonwealth officer cadet in his intake.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) W Doha is proud to announce that it is the Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix Event Supporter and the Official Hotel Sponsor of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Feder-ation.
Marking the first Formula One Grand Prix in Qatar, the event will be held from November 19 to 21 at the Losail Interna-tional Circuit, and will see the biggest names in the Formula One racing world com-peting for the win in Qatar.
The collab-orative effort, along with the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Fed-eration, brings together two brands with a shared passion for delivering memorable moments.
Fans will also be able to embark on a special culinary journey and enjoy W Doha's award-winning cuisine throughout the races.“Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation is delighted to collab-orate with W Doha to offer truly memorable, welcoming hospi-tality that Qatar and the Arab world is renowned for,” said Abdulrahman Al Mannai, Pres-ident of Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF).
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has said that Ethiopia's obstinacy to apply sovereignty over a transnational water resource blocked attempts to reach an agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Minister Shoukry announced that Egypt will not go to the Security Council over the issue of the GERD and that it will protect its water security.
He said in televised statements that the Egyptian leadership and institutions are capable of dealing with Ethiopian intransigence and taking measures to protect the Egyptian citizen and water security.
“Ethiopia is trying - with odd ideas - to apply the idea of sovereignty to a common transnational resource, which has made it difficult to reach an agreement under these circumstances.
He noted that his country continues to talk with international partners about its ability to influence, but will not allow its people to be harmed of any kind.
Shoukry noted that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, during all meetings with the leaders, explained Egypt's position with regard to the GERD and what it is seeking in order to reach a legally binding agreement.
He explained that the Egyptian negotiating positions are aimed at protecting Egyptian water security and taking into account the water interests of Egypt and Sudan, as well as the economic interests related to Ethiopia.
“Egypt has relied throughout its history on the Nile River and that 65% of its people work in agriculture,” said Shoukry, noting that his country is following the fourth filling of the Dam and has plans to contain the matter as much as possible.
He said the AU did not succeed in convincing Ethiopia of the flexibility needed for the negotiations, expressing confidence that Egyptian leaders and institutions will take all measures to protect Egypt's water security.
Egyptian experts have previously warned that Ethiopia could take advantage of the war in Sudan to finish filling the fourth dam.
A few weeks ago, Ethiopia announced that it had finished building 90% of the dam, amidst an escalating crisis with downstream Egypt and Sudan due to a lack of consensus on the operational nature of the dam. Addis Ababa had taken a unilateral decision to act without advice or coordination with the two countries.
Cairo and Khartoum are committed to first reaching an agreement with Ethiopia to fill and operate the dam, ensuring the continuous flow of their annual water shares, estimated at 55.5 billion cubic meters and 18.5 billion cubic meters, respectively.
Addis Ababa continues to reject accusations that it is filling three phases of the dam without any agreement with Egypt or Sudan, saying the dam it has been constructing since 2011“is not intended to harm anyone”.
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Doha: The groups for the Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Tournament - to be played across Brazil, China, and Japan from September 30 to October 8 - were confirmed at a draw ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Olympic champions France drew world champions Italy in their group for the men's FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Volleyball Qualifier at the Drawing of Lots ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday. The men's Olympic Qualification Tournament (OQT) comprises of three pools of eight teams.
Qatar are in Group A - to be hosted in Brazil - along with Italy, Iran, Cuba, Ukraine, Germany and Czechia besides the home country.
Twelve teams will compete for the gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, including automatic qualifiers and hosts France.
The top two finishers in each pool for the qualifier will earn one of six automatic qualification berths for Paris 2024, and the five remaining qualification spots will be filled by the top five nations not yet qualified in the FIVB World Rankings at the end of the preliminary phase of the Volleyball Nations League 2024.
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Amadeus auto bag drops being trailled at Heathrow airport
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Longford : Amadeus touchless bag drop technology is being trialled at Heathrow. The system uses proximity sensors to allow passengers to check-in their luggage without touching the screens on the kiosks.
The new contactless experience has initially been installed on six auto bag drop units provided by ICM Airport Technics, an Amadeus company.
The trial means passengers using any of the trial units can drop their luggage "quickly, safely and easily".
The Amadeus contactless solution sees an infra-red proximity sensor installed along the top edge of the bag drop screen, which detects the passenger's finger as far as three cm from the screen surface.
This allows passengers to interact with the bag drop unit as usual but without the need to physically touch the screen.
ICM Airport Technics, which became part of Amadeus in 2019, has supplied more than 270 auto bag drop units to Heathrow since 2016 as the sole partner for self-service bag drop, which are shared by 30 airlines, so passengers can choose to easily drop bags without assistance from an agent.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: The budget allocation for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the fiscal year 2023-24 has been proposed to be reduced. Moreover, in the proposed budget at the parliament, the Finance Minister mentioned to bring domestic flight passengers under travel tax while increasing it to 67 per cent for international air travellers.
On June 1, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said this while reading the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24 at the national parliament.
The finance minister said the budget allocation for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism for fiscal year 2023-24 will be BDT 6,597 crore, BDT 407 crore less from the current BDT 7004 crore for FY2022-2023.
Also, the operational cost of the ministry has been reduced for FY2023-24 to BDT 54 crore, from the current BDT 72 crore for FY2022-2023.
Now, according to the proposed budget, domestic air passengers will have to pay BDT 200 travel tax.
Internationally, air travel tax to SAARC countries has been increased by 67 per cent to BDT 2000, to the Middle East by 33 per cent to BDT 4000 and to any other country by 50 per cent to BDT 6000.
Also, for travel to any country by road or sea, the travel tax has been upped to BDT 1000 from the current BDT 500.
Before this, nine years ago travel tax was upped last by the National Board of revenue in 2014.
In the nine months of the fiscal year 2022-2023 till March, the government received BDT 1069 crore travel tax, marking a 94 per cent increase. It is more than the target set for the current fiscal year by the revenue authorities.
According to Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh's data, 50 lac passengers travelled by air in 2022 from Bangladesh to abroad, a 145 per cent up from the BDT 20 lac in the previous year.
Also, the number of domestic air travellers increased by 70 per cent in 2022 to 5.5 million lac from the previous year.
Hence, the finance minister proposed such budget allocation in an effort to reduce unnecessary air travel to save dollars and develop a new revenue sector.
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Moscow, Muharram 18, 1439, October 08, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived in Riyadh today, coming from Moscow after his visit to Russia.
Upon his arrival at King Salman Air Base, the King was received by Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage, Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Mutib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Minister of National Guard, and a number of princes, ministers, senior civil and military officials.
The King was accompanied by Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Khalid, Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz and Prince Saud bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Mansour bin Mutib bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Member of Cabinet, and a number of princes, ministers, senior civil and military officials.
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ODESSA, Texas, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saulsbury has been awarded the contract for the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) portion of a large Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Port Allen, LA for one of the premier specialty gas companies in the world.
Saulsbury is currently performing the mechanical construction at the facility, which includes the ASU that will be used to produce gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, and liquid argon.
'We are very excited to partner with our client again and showcase Saulsbury's E&I turn-key project execution capabilities. The collective project team has done a great job in supporting our client, and we look forward to continuing with them on many more in the future,' said Travis Springer, Senior Director of Operations and General Manager of E&I.
Saulsbury has a longstanding reputation as a premier electrical and instrumentation contractor and a leader in the delivery of quality projects within the downstream and specialty gas markets. Saulsbury's skilled project leadership and best-in-class safety performance are key contributors to this project award as well as Saulsbury's growth in these spaces.
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Open Forum: Justice not served
George Zimmerman was charged with murder without probable cause due to political pressure and accusations, without proof of racial profiling. That is a crime committed against all Americans.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Aviation can provide effective protection of Ukraine's port infrastructure.
"The only radical solution will be to strengthen the Air Force of Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or air defense systems. It has been said many times that it is difficult to shield the entire territory [with air defense systems] because Ukraine has a large territory. And as for south, here we place all our hopes precisely on our colleagues from the Air Force," Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, told a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine – Ukrinform.
Moreover, the spokesman for the Naval Forces commented on Russia's constant bombardment of Snake Island: "We should say that this rather resembles the acts of impotence."
In particular, he noted that Ukraine freed the Black Sea from the enemy naval group a hundred nautical miles from the Ukrainian coast. But a problem with Russian aviation remains.
"We keep this water area under fire control, not giving the opportunity to enter there, and they try to control the air space, periodically conduct reconnaissance there and inflict fire damage. Given that there is nothing to bombard there, they bombard Snake Island. I cannot say it has any military sense, military expediency," Pletenchuk added.
As reported, the Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully struck the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol on September 22.
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Doha, Qatar: The Falcon Eye 1 exercise, in which the Amiri Guard is participating in cooperation with the Royal Guard of Oman, kicked off in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman today.
The two-week exercise is held within the framework of enhancing joint cooperation between the two sides and exchanging experiences in the field of security and protection of personalities.
Director of the Falcon Eye 1 exercise Lieutenat-Colonel Mubarak Mushay Mohammed Al Ahbabi said that the exercise is within a series of joint exercises carried out by the Amiri Guard with a number of military and security agencies in brotherly and friendly countries, with the aim of exchanging experiences, raising the efficiency and readiness of the trainees, and developing the training methods used in proportion to the nature of the tasks and duties.
He explained that the exercise comes in light of joint cooperation with the Royal Guard of Oman to enhance the distinguished relations between the two brotherly countries.
He pointed out that the exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of the participating forces, raise training efficiency, and provide trainees with new skills that are compatible with modern and advanced military variables through the implementation of a set of exercises that include some tactical missions and displays, within the framework of supporting relations in the field of military training and joint efforts to combat terrorism.
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Uttar Pradesh reported on Wednesday 4,475 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, while 54 more people died due to the infection.
Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said the total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,36,238 and fatalities at 2,230. He put the number of fresh cases in the past 24 hours at 4,583.
On Tuesday, the state's COVID-19 tally was 1,31,763.
"So far, 84,661 people have been treated and discharged. There are now 49,347 active COVID-19 cases in the state, of which 21,758 are in home isolation," Prasad said.
The total number of COVID-19 tests done so far in the state is over 34 lakh, of which 97,000 were conducted on Tuesday.
The officer said the COVID-19 positivity rate was 4.8 per cent in August so far.
The five districts where the cirinavirus positivity rate was maximum include Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Deoria and Mahrajganj, he said.


(MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal | PTI File
New Delhi- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a six-day lockdown from 10 pm on Monday night till 5 am next Monday in view of an exponential rise in corona virus cases and the city's health system being stretched to its limits.
In the last few days, the daily cases of COVID-19 have been around 25,500 and the health system in Delhi is under tremendous pressure, he said while addressing an online press conference.
The lockdown is needed to prevent the health system of Delhi from collapsing under the increasing number of patients as there is an acute shortage of medicines, beds, ICUs and oxygen, Kejriwal said.
Noting that the decision to impose lockdown was not an easy one, Kejriwal appealed to migrants in the city not to leave Delhi.
The government will take good care of them, he assured.
Essential services will be allowed during the lockdown, Kejriwal said, adding that wedding ceremonies with a limit of 50 people will be allowed and special passes issued for the purpose.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar), in collaboration with Crowell & Moring, organised an interactive workshop titled 'Two Critical Ways to Improve Your Readiness for Arbitration', which aims to help companies ensure arbitration readiness prior to hiring outside counsel.
The participants were provided with top tips on how to improve their arbitration readiness from three of Crowell's attorneys, Werner Eyskens, partner; and Evelien Van Espen, associate, of the firm's Brussels office, and Tarek Saad, senior counsel at Crowell's Doha office.
In a statement, ICC Qatar said the workshop reviewed the best practices in commercial disputes and the advantages offered by Arbitration as a way to settle commercial disputes, including technical efficiency, speed, confidentiality, and simplicity of procedures.
“Our aim of organising this event is to spread the culture of arbitration in the Qatari business community as one of the alternative means to resolve commercial disputes,” ICC Qatar stated.
Charbel Maakaron, managing partner of Crowell Doha and chairman of ICC Qatar's Arbitration and ADR Commission, said:“This was a timely workshop as the State of Qatar continues to see a significant increase in the use of arbitration clauses in contracts and in the number of arbitrations.
“As part of our vision for ICC Qatar, we remain keen to actively promote arbitration and to maintain a strong base of experienced legal professionals. Hosting such workshops enables the Crowell team to provide members of the local legal community with the necessary knowledge and tips to ensure that they are well equipped in times of dispute.”
As arbitrations typically involve a much different procedure and sequence of events than Qatar court proceedings, the workshop focused particularly on document disclosure and witness evidence as the most important elements of an arbitration.
Eyskens said,“The advantages are the perceived status of arbitration as an independent forum, the possibility of selecting the languages of proceedings and to designate specialised arbitrators, the confidentiality of the proceedings, their controlled document production process, and the opportunity for parties to put forward their own specialists.”
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Salem Brahimi's feature debut, Let Them Come, about Algeria's "dark decade" in the 1990s when terrorism nearly destroyed the country, is one of the strongest titles in the Muhr Arab feature competition, and given the current state of world affairs, one of the most resonant. "I wanted it to be a very relatable story, because it's easy to theorize about terrorism, or hide behind terrifying figures of horror and faceless entities engaged in war," he says. "So I thought it would be more interesting and challenging to provide a different, more intimate perspective. In any case, when I discovered the novel by Arezki Mellal Let Them Come, I was sure this was the story I wanted to tell."
Brahimi made his start in the film world as an intern with Michele and Costa Gavras's production company, KG Prods. He recounts, "From one film to another, learning how to roll cables, carry equipment, Xerox scripts, location scout, I learned the ropes. It was very old school, from the ground-up film education. And I wouldn't want it any other way as it made me feel very comfortable with the whole process of making films, and also with a film crew, on a film set."
KG Prods. returned the favour, producing Let Them Come and giving Brahimi his first producer credits.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) In recent years, in cooperation with foreign organizations, around US $ 15 billion of foreign investment has been attracted to the economy of Turkmenistan. The president of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs, Rakhimberdy Dzhepbarov, spoke about it in an interview with the official Turkmen press, Trend reports citing Oligas.
He noted that 52% of foreign investments were directed to the development of Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector, 18% – chemical industry, 10% – transport and communication infrastructure, 11% – agriculture, 9% – energy.
The bulk of all foreign investment – 47.4% – is in Japan, 19% – in the Republic of Korea, 11% – in Saudi Arabia, 6.3% – in Germany, 5% – in the United States and the remaining 11.3% – in investments attracted by other states.
Since more than 80% of foreign capital was directed to the development of industry in the country, this contributed to the accelerated diversification of the national economy, the realization of the country’s enormous resource potential and the creation of thousands of new jobs.
Dzhepbarov also noted that today the size of Turkmenistan’s external financial obligations is equal to 11% of GDP, which is the normal ratio in international practice.
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Punjab to set up canal top solar power projects
(MENAFN- KNN India) To exploit the abundant solar energy resource in the state, Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has proposed to set up canal top solar power projects in the state, an initiative of projects for sale of power to the state utility (PSPCL).
It will soon be setting up rooftop and ground based power plants of capacity 5 kw, 10 kw, 20 kw, 50 kw, 100 kw, 200 kw and 500 kw in different regions of the state.
"The proposed project is an attempt to supplement energy generation through renewable energy distributed generation which has been well identified and accepted," it said.
In this regard, PEDA is seeking partnership from project developers to participate in the selection process for setting up of grid connected solar pv power plants on canal tops.
Punjab has considerable sun shine available for more than around 300 days in a year with good insolation levels.
Extensive irrigation canal network available in the state have potential of about 1000 MW SPV installations.
PEDA is an agency for propagating the objectives of new and renewable sources of energy in Punjab including solar, mini hydro and biomass based power projects. It has undertaken various programmes for the promotion and popularisation of these sources. (KNN/ST)
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Arab cmte. agrees amendments to air transport taxation treaty
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO April 7 (KUNA) -- The joint Arab committee tasked with drafting a new treaty on mutual tax exemption and customs tariffs concluded its fifth meeting on Thursday with an agreement to amend the Tunis treaty of 1979.
The meeting held at the Arab League HQ. gathered representatives of the civil aviation authorities and finance ministries of 16 of the League's 22 member states including Kuwait.
The conferees appreciated Kuwait's legal experience in the field of international conventions regulating the tax charges on air transport services said supervisor of the international treaties dept. of Kuwait's Finance Ministry Omar Al-Wilayati.
"In recognition of Kuwait's long experience in this field the conferees elected Kuwait to the presidency of this committee for four successive terms" he told KUNA at the end of the meeting.
Al-Wilayati noted that the committee is scheduled to meet again in Cairo next October to review the final blueprint of the agreement as a prelude to presenting it to the minister-level meeting of the Arab Economic and Social Council for final endorsement.
He added that the meeting discussed suggestions raised by the 16 state parties to the convention regarding the planned mutual tax and tariff exemptions for air carriers in the customs territories of these countries.
The potential signatories of the new convention are Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia the UAE Bahrain Tunisia Algeria Iraq Yemen Syria Lebanon Libya Morocco Jordan Mauritania and Sudan. (end) mfm.gb
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(MENAFN) Netflix has taken further steps to combat password sharing among its users as it seeks to bolster its revenue as the leading streaming television service. In a statement, the company emphasized that a Netflix account is intended for use by a single household, extending beyond immediate family members.
Earlier this year, Netflix revealed that over 100 million households were sharing accounts, which had a detrimental impact on the company's ability to invest in new and captivating TV shows and films. In response to this issue, Netflix had previously experimented with "borrower" or "shared" accounts in select markets, allowing subscribers to add additional users for a higher price or transfer viewing profiles to separate accounts. However, on Tuesday, Netflix announced the expansion of its account sharing policy to over 100 countries.
As Netflix experienced a slowdown in growth last year, the streaming giant sought to encourage those using shared passwords to become paying subscribers without alienating existing users. Co-chief executive Ted Sarandos explained that this account sharing initiative aims to expand the potential pool of paying members, ensuring long-term growth for Netflix.
While Netflix had previously delayed a comprehensive crackdown on password sharing to enhance the user experience, the company has now taken additional measures. It has ensured that subscribers can seamlessly access the service from anywhere and on various devices such as tablets, TVs, or smartphones.
In April, Netflix reported a record high of 232.5 million subscribers in the first quarter of the year, and its ad-supported tier was performing well. By actively addressing password sharing, Netflix aims to solidify its financial standing and continue offering a wide range of captivating content to its global audience.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The US does not want a new Cold War and a global split into opposing blocs, US President Joe Biden said, speaking at the UN General Assembly 76th session Tuesday, Trend reports citing TASS .
"All the major powers in the world have a duty, in my view, to carefully manage their relationships so they do not tip from responsible competition to conflict," he said. "The US will compete and will compete vigorously, and lead with our values and our strength to stand up for our allies and our friends, and oppose attempts by stronger countries dominating weaker ones, whether through changes to territory by force, economic coercion, technical exploitation or disinformation."
"But we are not seeking - I say it again - we are not seeking a new Cold War with world divided into rigid blocs," Biden underscored.
According to the US President, Washington is ready to work with any country that seeks peaceful resolution of mutual challenges, even if there are disagreements in other fields.
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Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) Mereenie Update
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Mereenie Update Brisbane, April 11, 2018 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Central Petroleum Limited ( <>
The $12 million ($6 million Central's share) Mereenie plant upgrade remains within budget and on time for being available by 1 December, the date by which the Northern Gas Pipeline is assumed to be operational.
In addition, the Company has negotiated an extension of the existing debt facility with Macquarie of an additional $5 million.
About Central Petroleum Limited
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Kate Gearman, girls' basketball, and Sarah Peper, Nordic skiing, were named Central Lakes Conference performers of the week in their respective sports.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) At the European Council meeting on December 14-15, EU leaders will consider four important issues regarding Ukraine, including the key one, which is the launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine.
This was stated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, who spoke with the media in Brussels in Monday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
The top diplomat noted that the upcoming meeting of the European Council will be a challenging one, since enlargement is a major process that covers not only Ukraine. Read also: Kuleba
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"Four issues related to Ukraine will be discussed. The first is the opening of accession negotiations, the second is the approval of the Ukraine Facility, which will ensure macro-financial stability in Ukraine, the third is continued financing of the European Peace Facility, so that the EU can provide Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal aid, and the fourth is the approval of the 12th package of sanctions," Kuleba said.
He added that all these issues are important, but the key is the decision to launch accession talks. Read also:
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"I don't even want to talk about the devastating consequences should the European Council be unable to pass this decision, not only with regard to Ukraine, but in the broader context of the enlargement process. We have done our homework and we expect the EU to deliver on its part," the minister said.
According to Kuleba, Ukrainian diplomats will continue to work with individual member states in the runup to the meeting of the European Council.
On November 8, the European Commission recommended that the European Council open negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. It also recommended, under certain conditions, to open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and grant the status of a candidate country to Georgia.
On December 14, the European Council is to consider the issue of launching negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
During its meeting on December 9, the Verkhovna Rada approved an appeal to the EU member states and institutions with a request to support the opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
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(MENAFN) A district court in Hordaland, Norway, has reached a verdict of negligence against a Norwegian Navy officer who was in command of a frigate during a collision with an oil tanker. The incident occurred in November 2018 as the frigate, KNM Helge Ingstad, was returning from NATO exercises that marked the largest since the Cold War. The officer, who remains unidentified, was found guilty on Monday and received a 60-day conditional sentence.
The collision took place near the Sture oil terminal north of Bergen, resulting in severe damage to the warship. A hole was ripped in its side, leading to the evacuation of 137 crew members before the vessel sank. The incident also incurred significant financial losses, with the frigate's value estimated at $500 million. In contrast, the Maltese-flagged tanker, Sola TS, sustained only minor damage.
Due to the extensive and costly repairs required, the decision was made to scrap the naval vessel rather than undertake the daunting task of restoration. This incident served as a reminder of the potential risks involved in naval operations and the importance of maintaining vigilant command and control to ensure the safety of both personnel and assets.
By holding the commanding officer accountable for negligence, the district court emphasizes the responsibility of individuals in positions of command to uphold the highest standards of operational safety and decision-making. The verdict serves as a reminder of the consequences that can result from lapses in judgment or failures to adhere to established protocols. It also highlights the significance placed on preserving the integrity and reliability of naval forces, particularly during critical multinational exercises such as those conducted by NATO.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Canada has not yet agreed with its arms companies to increase the production of 155 mm caliber shells.
The Canadian public broadcaster CBC News reported this according to Ukrinform.
“In the fall of 2022, a little more than six months into the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, two of Canada's major ammunition manufacturers submitted proposals to the Liberal government to drastically increase production of artillery shells. Almost a year and a half later - with Canadian stockpiles drained by donations to dangerously low levels, and with Ukraine running out of ammo - a major agreement to ramp up production in this country still hasn't been signed”, the statement reads. Read also: Canada
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The Liberal government's hesitation stems in part from the fact that boosting production of the NATO-standard 155 millimetre shells that both Canada and Ukraine need requires a federal investment of as much as $400 million in the factories where they're made.
According to CBC News sources, the government doubts that this investment will pay for itself due to the lack of long-term demand for artillery ammunition in the world. It says that if and when Ottawa decides to allocate the funds, it could be years before production increases. Read also: Canada
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According to the Canadian Ministry of Defense, it will take three years to expand and modernize the production capacity of 155-mm shells.
CBC News notes that the federal government did invest about $5 million in modernizing production lines, but it did not bring any noticeable results.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) By Easwaran Rutnam (@easwaranrutnam )
Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Ravinatha Aryasinha has retired from service, just nine months after being posted to Washington as Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the US.
Aryasinha was scheduled to leave office and return to Colombo yesterday after completing the age of 60.
Ravinatha Aryasinha assumed duties as Ambassador in the US in December 2020 after handing over a copy of his credentials to the US State Department.
He continued to function as the appointed Ambassador and Head of Mission, pending the formal presentation of credentials to the President of the United States.
During the past few days Aryasinha made farewell calls to officials in the US before returning to Colombo.
On 7 September he made a zoom call to the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for South Asia at the National Security Council Sumona Guha and thanked the US Government for the support extended towards Sri Lanka during the COVID crisis, particularly in the donation of vaccines.
Emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the US-Sri Lanka relationship, the Ambassador said the two countries continue to have strong cooperation, particularly in the spheres of trade, strategic security and counter terrorism.
Ambassador Aryasinha also appreciated the support received from officials at the National Security Council (NSC), the State Department and other Departments and Agencies of the US, during his tenure in Washington D.C.
On 10 September at a farewell meeting with Ervin Massinga, Senior Advisor, South and Central Asian Affairs of the State Department, the Ambassador conveyed Sri Lanka's views on the HRC-related matters.
The Special Assistant to the President, and the Senior Advisor of the State Department appreciated the continuous dialogue maintained by the Ambassador, and said his previous experiences had been particularly useful in understating Sri Lanka's perspective on some of the pressing issues. (Courtesy Daily Mirror)
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
LEMOYNE, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since February, the median price for existing homes sold in Pennsylvania fell month over month, dropping 4.7% in August compared to July, according to a report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® . The median existing home sales price was $209,794 in August, up 5% year-over-year, but down from July's record high of $219,154.
Existing home sales remained steady with 13,486 homes sold in August, up slightly from July and down about 15% from the previous year.
The number of listings was down in August, with 40,809 reported, a decrease from 43,275 the previous month and down 22.3% from the previous year.
'Sales of existing homes has remained steady in Pennsylvania throughout 2022, but sales are still down overall from last year and that's in large part due to the limited available homes for sale,' said PAR President Christopher Beadling. 'Pennsylvania continues to see about a three-month inventory of homes, which is down 16% from the previous year.'
'Homebuyers face the challenge of rising mortgage rates and prices that are up more than 5% compared to last year, however, current mortgage rates are still very reasonable,' Beadling said. 'Working with a real estate professional can help buyers navigate the homebuying process and sellers ensure their homes are priced properly for today's market.'
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® is a trade/professional association that serves more than 39,000 members in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SOURCE Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
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(MENAFN) Stephane Sejourne, the newly appointed French Foreign Minister, along with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski, convened near Paris for a meeting on Monday.
The objective of this gathering was to reinvigorate the Weimar Triangle, a platform aimed at bolstering cooperation among France, Germany, and Poland. The meeting focused on addressing common challenges confronting Europe, including the threat of information attacks emanating from Russia targeting France, Poland, and Germany.
“Our three countries have been victims of the same destabilization strategy. On Monday, we will make announcements on new cooperation against disinformation and Russian information attacks” Stéphane Séjourné expressed his thoughts in an interview with a French daily, which was published on Saturday.
In his interview with the daily Ouest-France, Stéphane Séjourné conveyed his belief that the objective behind these attacks is to sow division among the general public, rather than among EU leaders who remain steadfast in their support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. He emphasized that EU leaders continue to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine through both financial and military assistance.
The top diplomats of France, Germany, and Poland also engaged in discussions regarding the importance of supporting Ukraine and maintaining unity in the face of threats, as highlighted by Radoslaw Sikorski's affirmation that they would not allow themselves to be divided.
Furthermore, the group addressed recent threats made by former US President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump issued a warning, stating that NATO countries risked losing US protection against Moscow if they failed to meet their financial obligations to the alliance. This statement underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the ongoing efforts to navigate and address various challenges confronting international relations and security alliances.
“No, I would not protect you,” Trump stated in a campaign gathering. “In fact, I would encourage them (Russia) to do whatever they want,” he further mentioned.
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(MENAFN) Al-Azhar, Egypt's preeminent institution of Sunni Muslim scholarship, called upon leaders participating in the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Saturday to advocate for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggression and the atrocities inflicted upon Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
“To our Arab leaders gathered at the Arab Summit…, we pray to God Almighty to grant success in your efforts to stop the aggression and genocide to which our brothers in dear Palestine are being subjected,” Ahmed el-Tayeb, grand imam of Al-Azhar stated in a press release.
The imam expressed a hopeful expectation that the leaders would come to a consensus, saying “to deliver humanitarian aid,” and to reach “an urgent solution to stop the bloodshed of innocent people.”
“We, your people, support you and hope that you harness all your experience and policy to stop this Zionist aggression against our people in Palestine,” he continued.
Saudi Arabia is convening an extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in its capital to address the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Representatives from the Islamic world will engage in discussions aimed at formulating concrete steps in response to recent developments.
Israel's ongoing air and ground assaults on the Gaza Strip, which have targeted hospitals, residences, and places of worship, were initiated following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas on October 7.
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With no new COVID-19 case reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 1,046.
This includes 326 active cases and 9 deaths, according to the state’s health department on Sunday.
Kangra district has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state till now with 283 confirmed cases. While, 186 are still active, 193 people have recovered. The state has seen two deaths due to the pandemic.
As many as 6,73,165 confirmed cases were reported from across the country, with 409083 patients recovered and 773 deaths.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh on Monday announced the Iraqi cabinet's approval of the framework agreement for the project to install a pipeline to transfer Iraqi crude oil from Basra to the Aqaba port.
Kharabsheh said that his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abduljabbar, in a phone call, had announced Iraq's approval, where Abduljabbar was commissioned to complete procedures necessary for signing the agreement, according to a ministry statement.
Kharabsheh and his Iraqi counterpart agreed to direct the technical and legal teams to proceed with necessary procedures to sign the agreement.
The two ministers also highlighted the importance of building on the outcomes of the fourth trilateral Jordanian-Iraqi-Egyptian summit that was held in June in Baghdad with the participation of His Majesty King Abdullah, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.
The two sides also went over bilateral relations and the latest developments pertaining to the Iraqi oil pipeline through the Aqaba port.
The scheme is part of efforts to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation in a way that serves the joint interests of the two countries through opening a new hub for the exportation of the Iraqi oil, where Jordan has the right to buy 150,000 oil barrels daily to be refined at the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company in Zarqa.
The scheme includes building an oil pipeline to transfer crude oil with a capacity of one million barrels a day from Basra to Aqaba with a total length of 1,775 kilometres to export the Iraqi oil through Aqaba to international markets.
The total cost of the project is ranges between $7 billion and $9 billion, according to the estimations of the Iraqi side, the statement added.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has featured alongside popular pornstar Johnny Sins for an advertisement for male performance enhancers.
Ranveer took to Instagram, where he shared the ad. In the clip, the 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' actor and Sins recreated a television soap moment: Ranveer is seen asking the“bahu” why is she leaving the house.
To which, the“bahu” named Kishu in the ad, replies:“Jaith ji inki (Johnny Sins) daali main kabhi phool nahi khilta.”
“Inka Johnny kabhi Sins hi nahi karta,” she replies.
Ranveer then asks her to keep quiet, to which the woman tells to take the supplement, which seems to be a shilajit derivative and a performance enhancer.
In an iconic Ekta Kapoor style, the 'Saas', slaps the bahu, who is seen falling from the first floor, Johnny is then having the“performance enhancer” and saves his wife from the fall.
The ad ends with Johnny talking to Ranveer:“Bhaiya I'll take care of her.”
“Take bold care of her,” replies Ranveer, who then hugs Johnny.
The video ends with the entire family celebrating and Ranveer then talking about how four out of ten men are unable to perform in bed. He then says that it is common and very easy to solve.
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Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) An FIR has been lodged against Assam Congress general secretary Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee after a woman party colleague accused him of molesting her, sources said on Saturday.
In the police complaint lodged in Guwahati's Bhangagarh police station on Thursday, the woman party worker accused him of touching her inappropriately near his room inside the premises of Rajib Bhawan in Guwahati in May.
'I was shocked for a while, but, later, I moved aside and informed about the incident to my fellow members of the party. I was going through a very scary mental trauma since then. In the month of June 2022, I tendered my resignation to the party. I hope that police will take appropriate action against Bhattacharjee,' the complaint read.
Following the police complaint, Assam state Congress president Bhupen Borah formed a three-member committee to look into the matter.
Borah has instructed the committee to submit the report within 10 days of a stipulated time.
Meanwhile, Bhattacharjee has denied the allegation and termed it 'baseless'.
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