(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the establishment of the Modern Airline Retailing programme to advance customer centricity and value creation in the airline industry.
The transformation will be accelerated by a consortium of advanced airline adopters that will work together through IATA. Consortium participants include American Airlines, Air France-KLM, British Airways, Emirates, Finnair, Iberia, Lufthansa Group, Oman Air, Singapore Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.
In today's environment, the customer experience is affected by decades old standards, processes and technology and the airline industry must adopt modern retailing practices that will create additional value for travellers and reduce the hassles of increasingly complex passenger document checking requirements.
Modern Airline Retailing will solve this dilemma and unleash value creation opportunities by transforming airline distribution to a system of“Offers and Orders” that will parallel what most other retailers use.
“Our aim is to create value for travelers by meeting their needs. We know that passengers want a seamless digital experience; and they expect consistent service irrespective of how they purchased their travel. With the strength of a global consortium of leading airlines behind us, the next few years are set to see an accelerated and comprehensive transformation of the customer experience,” said Muhammad Albakri, Senior Vice President, Financial Settlement and Distribution Services, IATA.
The Modern Airline Retailing program is built on three pillars: Customer Identification, Retailing with Offers, and Delivery with Orders.
IATA is supporting this transformation by facilitating the development of industry standards and ensuring these standards, implementation guides and other required capabilities are easily accessible to all. IATA also continues to engage with all value chain stakeholders to ensure technical pain points are identified and propose industry approaches where possible, said the association in a press release.
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(MENAFNEditorial) ** Casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer invites customer to enjoy a coffee for 1 Dhs coffee on November 29th and 30th **
Tub Of Butter, the casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer just off Sheikh Zayed Road invites you to help them celebrate their First Birthday by giving you the gift of a 1 Dhs coffee on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th November 2017.
Since it opened its doors for business last year, the restaurant has caused quite a buzz and a mass of Instagram action with its coffee art, with Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber, Nancy Ajram and Sha Rukh Khan, just some of the famous faces seen topping the cappuccinos and lattes at Tub of Butter.
For two days only pop into Tub of Butter and grab your coffee for just 1 Dhs (usual price 20 dhs). Tub of Butter will also have a number of other surprises and treats for all who pass through their doors to celebrate their First Birthday. Pop in and see for yourself!
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 13
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
Public transport in five large cities of Georgia - Tbilisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Kutaisi and Zugdidi, resumed its work after a month's break, Trend reports with reference to Georgian media.
The decision to resume traffic was taken by the Interdepartmental Coordination Council for Combating Coronavirus under the Prime Minister of Georgia.
In the morning, the metro, minibuses and buses, as well as cable cars began to serve passengers.
The rules of travel remain the same - passengers will not be allowed in without face masks. The authorities promise to strictly monitor compliance with security measures.
Public transport stopped working in Georgia four times during the coronavirus pandemic. At first, this measure was in effect from March to May 2020. The authorities also had to suspend the work of subway, buses and minibuses from November 2020 through February this year, and then in spring - from May 3 through May 13.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Ayya Lmahamad
Some 147,613 taxpayers affected by COVID-19 in Azerbaijan have applied for state support as of July 30, the Ministry of Economy reported on July 30.
The taxpayers applied to the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan for financial support, including 29,062 taxpayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic for the payment of a certain part of the salary to employees and 118,551 private (micro) entrepreneurs.
As part of the payment of part of salaries to employees, applications from 25,233 entrepreneurs covering 219,768 employees have been reviewed and approved.
To date, the volume of financial support on the approved appeals has amounted to AZN 99.13 million ($58.3M), of which the funds envisaged for payment on the second stage amounted to AZN 49.56 million ($29.1M).
As of July 30, the State Treasury Agency of the Ministry of Finance has ensured payment of AZN 97.95 million ($57.6M) for the salary of 215,689 employees of 24,825 taxpayers.
As part of the program to provide financial support to private (micro) entrepreneurs, 118,551 taxpayers' requests were received, out of which 111,067 were examined and approved.
The volume of financial support on the approved appeals is AZN 63.6 million ($37.4M).
As of July 30, State Treasury Agency of the Ministry of Finance ensured transfer of AZN 63.5 million ($37.3M) to the bank accounts of 106,765 private (micro) entrepreneurs.
It should be noted that the results of applications under the financial support program and notifications on the transfer of funds to bank accounts are sent to electronic offices of taxpayers in the Internet tax inspection (www.e-taxes.gov.az) and mobile phones in the form of SMS. In case of any questions, people can contact the call center "195" of the State Tax Service and the local tax authorities where they are registered.
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Reports have it that the new figure brings the number of confirmed cases in the state to 5, 308.
The NCDC tally indicates that the state holds the fifth spot for confirmed cases in the country.
The number of COVID-19 patients successfully managed and discharged in the state so far stands at 4, 110 while 1,122 patients are currently on admission.
NAN also reports that 76 deaths have been recorded in the state since the second wave of the virus was reported in the country.
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The New Zealand quarterly unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since December 2008 The rallied nearly 1 percent against its major counterparts following the data Unemployment for the third quarter fell to 4.6 percent from 4.8 in the previous quarter Curious about how traders are placing their bets on currencies like the New Zealand dollar? Check out the IG Client Sentiment indicator
The New Zealand Dollar rose more than half of a percent against its major counterparts as the third quarter unemployment rate came in lower than analyst expectations. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent from 4.8 percent in the previous quarter. Employment in New Zealand increased 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2017 compared to a 3.1 percent rise during the same period in 2016. Employment from the previous quarter rose 2.2 percent; both quarterly and yearly changes were larger than analyst expectations.
The better-than-expected employment data likely pushed the New Zealand dollar and rate hike expectations for 2018 higher, as wages also reported better than expected growth. Overnight swaps are currently pricing in a 92.4 percent probability of a hike in November of 2018, higher than yesterday's 89.2 percent reading. The next Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decision will be held on November 9.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) ITI was the best performing small cap stock during the week in the Nifty 250 Small Cap Index with a gain of 57.9 per cent, as per a research by Nuvama Wealth Management.
BrighGroup was up 26.4 per cent, IOB was up 20.4 per cent, Central Bank was up 19.8 per cent, SJVN was up 17.7 per cent in the Nifty 250 Small Cap Index.
The worst performers were Bharat Dynamics down 10.7 per cent, NCC down 8.7 per cent, Cochin Shipyard down 8.5 per cent.
In the Nifty 150 Midcap Index, Bank of India was the best performer during the week, up 13.7 per cent, Tata Tele Maharashtra up 13.1 per cent, Vodafone Idea up 11.4 per cent, Punjab National Bank up 10.9 per cent, Blue Dart Express up 10.9 per cent, as per a research by Nuvama Wealth Management.
The worst performers were BHEL down by 12.2 per cent, Supreme Industries down 11 per cent, Linde India down 9.5 per cent, REC down 9.3 per cent, Power Finance Corporation down by 8.4 per cent.
Bajaj Auto was the best performer in the Nifty 50 stocks with a gain of 7.8 per cent, followed by Grasim at 6.7 per cent, Bharti Airtel at 5.7 per cent, Axis Bank at 4.8 per cent and UPL at 4.6 per cent.
BPCL was the worst performing Nifty 50 stock down 2.7 per cent.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.20 per share payable on October 25, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2021. The $0.20 dividend rate represents an 11.1% increase over the dividend rate of $0.18 paid in the comparable period of 2020.
First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $8.2 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 100 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. First Bank also provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network of lenders – for more information on First Bank's SBA lending capabilities, please visit . First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC."
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Bengaluru Metro service on the Kengeri to Mysuru Road route along the Purple line will be halted on Friday, September 29, due to safety checks conducted between Kengeri and Challaghatta metro stations on the Metro Purple line. This suspension means that there will be no metro train service available on September 29 along the Kengeri to Mysuru Road route.
The reason behind this suspension is the mandatory safety inspection of the newly constructed section between Kengeri and Challaghatta metro stations, which is being supervised by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (South Circle).
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However, there will be no disruption in Metro train services between Mysuru Road, White Field (Kadugodi), and Krishnarajapura stations from Byappanahalli. These routes are part of the purple line, and the metro service will run as usual from morning until night.
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It's important to note that Metro Green Line train services will remain unaffected. Bengaluru Metro officials have issued an appeal to passengers to be aware of this temporary suspension and to cooperate with the metro organization.
As the various Pro-Kannada organisations in Karnataka have called for a Karnataka bandh on Friday, September 29, the metro service will be regularly available for commuters. There is no official confirmation of whether the Namma Metro service will be suspended on the bandh day.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – Dubai-based Emirates Airlines from the United Arab Emirates announced last week it is recruiting experienced Airbus pilots. The company is calling captains to join the Direct Entry program to fly its Airbus A380 fleet. The recruitment campaign is global.
Interested pilots and their families can participate in an information session online on October 4, at 1:00 pm GST, then join in recruitment on selected days and locations. To participate in the session and get other details on the recruitment, pilots must register and check the information on the company's website .
Direct Entry Captains is aimed at technically proficient pilots with at least 3,000 hours of recent command on Airbus wide-body fly-by-wire aircraft, such as the A330, A340, A350, and A380. Among the criteria, pilots must have at least 7,000 flight hours in multi-crew, multi-engine planes.
The company informed its fleet has solely wide-body aircraft and is one of the youngest and most advanced in the world. It includes the iconic Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The company operates routes connecting Dubai with all six permanently inhabited continents. Emirates said it is investing in innovative pilot training, and its new USD 135 million high-tech pilot training center will open in March 2024.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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(MENAFN) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has proposed that the United Kingdom government take decisive action by seizing the assets of Russian 'oligarchs' in the country and utilizing the proceeds to finance housing for Ukrainian refugees. Khan estimates that the potential sale of these assets could generate an impressive sum of over EUR1.1 billion (USD1.4 billion).
This call comes in the wake of the European Union, the United States, and other Western nations freezing around USD300 billion of Russian central bank assets following Russia's military operation against Ukraine in February 2022. The Bank of Russia estimates that approximately EUR26 billion (USD32.1 billion) of Moscow's sovereign funds are being held by the United Kingdom. Notably, individuals finding themselves on London's sanctions list have seen their property rights restricted by British authorities.
While there have been numerous appeals to direct the frozen assets toward the reconstruction of Ukraine, the G7 nations are engaged in ongoing discussions to determine the most effective and legally sound approach. In a letter addressed to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Khan emphasized the urgency of seizing property assets held by allies of Putin and establishing a comprehensive register of overseas property beneficial ownership.
According to Khan, the sale of assets belonging to "Russians accused of corruption or links to the Kremlin" could potentially fund the creation of more than 4,000 low-cost accommodation units, providing much-needed housing for Ukrainians who have sought refuge in London after fleeing their war-torn country.
This article explores the mayor's proposal in detail, delving into the implications of seizing Russian assets and the potential benefits for Ukrainian refugees. It also examines the broader context of international efforts to support Ukraine's reconstruction and the legal complexities involved in redirecting frozen assets. As the humanitarian crisis unfolds, Khan's suggestion sparks a crucial conversation about leveraging resources to address the urgent needs of those displaced by the conflict.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Colleges of Applied Sciences (CAS) Annual Symposium entitled, 'Technology and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development', will commenceon Sundayat the Sur College of Applied Sciences.
The event on April 8 and 9 will see a host of researchers, academicians, students and members of the community gather to share their knowledge and experiences in this field.
The opening ceremony of the symposium will be held under the patronage of H E Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Dheeb, Undersecretary for Commerce and Industry in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Keynote speakers at the symposium are Dr Amer Awadh al Rawas, CEO, Tasneea Oil & Gas Technology group and Dr Saif Nasser al Bahry, director, Oil and Gas Research Centre, Sultan Qaboos University.
Dean of Sur CAS, Dr Salma al Musharafy, said, 'Entrepreneurship and technology are key to the sustainable development of our country. We need to promote competition, entrepreneurship and innovation amongst our youth. We hope that the event will be a wonderful platform for all of us to learn and discover new things.'
The two-day symposium will see academicians and researchers in a variety of disciplines deliberate on such themes as E-Governance for Entrepreneurship, Smart Cities and Smart Societies, Bio-technology and Entrepreneurship, Environmentally Sustainable Business Models and Social Media & Entrepreneurship among other areas of study.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the Kherson direction, Ukrainian marines destroyed yet another Russian tank using a Ukrainian-made Stugna-P anti-tank guided missile complex.
That's according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports with reference to the relevant video piece posted by the ministry's press service.
Anti-tank gunners with the Marine Infantry Brigade have destroyed another Russian tank in Kherson direction with the help of the Stugna-P ATGM. And while you are reading this text, our glorious Marines are reconnoitering a new enemy target, which they are ready to send after this one that they hit,' reads the report. Read also:
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The Ministry of Defense emphasized: 'This will be the fate of every Russian invader who commits crimes in Ukraine! Russian evil will not go unpunished.'
As reported earlier, as of July 2, Russian military death toll in Ukraine stood at about 35,870. The enemy lost 1,582 main battle tanks, 217 warplanes, 186 helicopters, and other equipment.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sept 13 (Petra) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday announced the appointment of Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN-Women.
The appointment decision came following consultations with Member States and the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN-Women).
A champion for women and girls, gender equality and youth empowerment, as well as a keen advocate for quality education, poverty alleviation and inclusive governance, Bahous brings to the position over 35 years of leadership experience at the grassroots, national, regional and international levels.
She is also an expert on advancing women empowerment and rights, addressing discrimination and violence, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Bahous had served as permanent representative of Jordan to the UN in New York. She also served as assistant administrator and director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States at the UN Development Programme from 2012-2016 and deputy SG and head of the Social Development Sector at the Arab League.
She served in two ministerial posts in Jordan as president of the Higher Media Council from 2005-2008 and as adviser to King Abdullah II from 2003 to 2005.
She was the media adviser and director of communications for the Royal Hashemite Court from 2001-2003, acting executive director for the King Hussein Foundation from 2000-2001 and executive director of the Noor Al Hussein Foundation from 1998-2001.
She worked for UNICEF and with a number of UN and civil society organizations and lectured on development and communication studies.
Bahous holds a PhD in mass communication and development from Indiana University, US, a Master of Arts in literature and drama from Essex University, UK and a BA in English literature from Jordan University.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The nationwide STEPwise Survey taking place in Qatar later this year will help in developing several specific plans in the National Diabetes Strategy, a senior official of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) said.
“We are keen on the statistics from this survey as every other estimate of diabetes prevalence is biased or inaccurate," explained Prof Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra, deputy chief medical officer and director of Qatar Metabolic Institute, HMC.
"So this will provide us with inputs and statistics to calculate the true incidents. It will help us to develop a number of specific plans in the National Diabetes Strategy of which I am the co-chair,” he stated while speaking on the sidelines of the recent Middle East Forum on Patient safety 2023.
“The STEPwise survey is very important for us. We had the last STEPwise survey in 2012 and if we have one in 2023, it is happening after 11 years. The new survey will be epidemiologically representative of the Qatar population and provide the latest figures about the prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. It will provide very important insights about the degree of prevalence of diabetes in the country,” said, Prof Abou Samra.
The official noted that the survey will be launched by the Ministry of Public Health this year in collaboration with the Planning and Statistics Authority.
“Measures taken to reverse diabetes among people will be reflected in the survey. We have taken several measures to combat diabetes in the country and we hope they help reduce the rise of diabetes incidents in the country,” added, Prof Abou Samra.
The new STEPwise survey aims to cover 8,000 Qatari and non-Qatari families. It is the second cycle of STEPwise surveys and a follow up of the 2012 survey, conducted in collaboration with the World Health organisation. It aims to provide a database on chronic non-communicable diseases and risk factors of non-communicable diseases in Qatar.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- European Union Energy Ministers were unable to agree on gas cap prices to mitigate the energy crisis in Europe during their meeting in Brussels Thursday.
'We need an effective measure to cap the gas price when it's necessary. Excessive prices can cause severe hardship both to our citizens and serious damage to EU's industry and businesses. This has been the clear - and fully justified - message from many Member States,' EU Energy Commission Kadri Simson told a news conference after the meeting in Brussels this evening.
'Today's discussion showed that despite different views around the table, finding a broadly supported solution is possible,' she said.
However, Jozef Sikela, Czech Minister for Industry and Trade, whose country holds the current EU Presidency told the joint press conference that the gas price cap 'was not discussed today.'
The so-called 'market correction mechanism' proposed by the European Commission would be triggered as soon as the price of gas exceeded 275 euros
(USD 286) per megawatt hour for two consecutive weeks.
The European Commission's proposal was criticised by a number of EU energy ministers
'The gas price cap doesn't satisfy any single country,' Polish minister Anna Moskwa , said.
In a related development, Belgian Prime Minster Alexander to De Croo, said the cap on gas prices ' is a slap in the face. We can even call it a dangerous proposal because it does nothing to reduce the risk of deindustrialisation in Europe.'
The proposal is thus inadequate prime minister Alexander De Croo argued as reported by Belga news agency. (end)
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Gazprom announces Nord Stream pipelines issues is resolved
(MENAFN) The weight in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipeline has steadied and gas leaks have ended, Russian energy firm Gazprom announced Monday in a written announcement.
The firm declared that requests in the two lines of Nord Stream 1 as well as line A of the Nord Stream 2 has went back to regular rates, whereas operation is continuing to decline weights in line B of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
“To do this, the company pumps out the natural gas in the pipe. This will allow a safe inspection of the integrity of string B, as well as reduce potential environmental risks in case of possible gas leaks,” the firm mentioned in the announcement.
Adding: “If a decision is made to start deliveries via Line B of Nord Stream 2, natural gas, after checking the integrity of the system and confirming this possibility by the supervisory authorities, will be pumped into the gas pipeline.”
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Pro-Russian activists in Serbia threaten violence over EU plan for Kosovo relations
(MENAFN) Pro-Russia activists joined nationalist protesters outside the Serbian presidency building this week, in the latest sign of Russia's growing influence in the country. The protesters chanted slogans such as "no surrender" and "treason", warning of riots if Serbia backed a European Union plan to normalise relations with Kosovo.
Serbian President Alexander Vucic condemned the protesters as "anti-Serbian", but the government denied that Moscow stoked the protests. The ongoing war has increased tensions in Belgrade, and the president has received death threats if he signed a deal on Kosovo. Three men have been charged with calling for a violent change of Serbia's constitutional order. Among them is Damjan Knezevic, a Serbian far-right leader who organised the protests and publicly backed Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which has played a significant role in Russia's war in Ukraine. Knezevic was recently pictured visiting Wagner's Russian headquarters in St. Petersburg, and another man was arrested for apparently taking a sniper rifle to the protest.
President Vucic went on TV to accuse the protest organisers of being paid for with foreign cash and vowed that Serbia would never be defeated by lies, threats, and a few rifles. He also stated that he did not need someone from Wagner to tell him what he can and cannot do. The Russian ambassador condemned threats against the Serbian leader. However, as the war in Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary, Serbia is struggling to maintain ties with Moscow while moving closer to the European Union.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian forces appear to be willing to risk continued aviation losses in pursuit of tactical gains in eastern Ukraine, likely along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line.
That's according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrinform reports.
Ukrainian military officials reported that Ukrainian forces have shot down 15 Russian aircraft since February 17.
"Previous Russian aircraft losses have prompted Russian forces to temporarily decrease aviation activity throughout Ukraine, but the increased rate of Russian aviation losses in Ukraine in the past weeks has yet to prompt Russian forces to significantly decrease tactical aviation activity," ISW analysts said.
ISW assessed that Russian forces temporarily established limited and localized air superiority during the final days of the Russian seizure of Avdiivka.
"Russian forces are likely attempting to reestablish this limited and localized air superiority in order to support tactical Russian advances in the Avdiivka direction and have decided that continued offensive operations with air support outweigh the risk of losing more aircraft," the report said.
ISW continues to assess that the reported loss of 15 aircraft and possibly some highly trained pilots in about two weeks is not negligible for the Russian military given that Russia likely has about 300 various Sukhoi fighter aircraft.
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(MENAFNEditorial) CAIRO, Egypt, February 27, 2018/APO Group/ --
Chargé d'Affaires Thomas Goldberger joined Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Qabil in welcoming the President of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery Company Martin Radvan to Egypt to celebrate the expansion of Mars' production facility in 6th of October City.They were joined by senior executives of Mars Wrigley, which is based in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Tarek Tawfik.
Goldberger congratulated Mars, a leading American company that has been working successfully in Egypt for more than twenty years, on the significant expansion of its production capacity for export and the domestic market.He added that Mars' experience in Egypt 'is an outstanding example of a U.S.-Egyptian partnership that benefits both our countries.America's and Egypt's commercial and economic ties are an integral part of our strategic partnership; they complement and support our strong security and political cooperation as we work together to eradicate terrorism and to make the world a better, more peaceful and prosperous place.
American companies want to be part of the growing momentum in the Egyptian economy, a momentum clearly evidenced by Mars' choice of Egypt as a location to expand its production for the Egyptian market and for export. Goldberger noted the Embassy's excellent cooperation with Egyptian businesses and government agencies to support private sector-led growth and increase job opportunities, and looked forward to deepening U.S.-Egypt economic cooperation in the coming months.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy - Cairo.
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Abbas: Security stability unattainable under Israeli occupation
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday said that security and stability in Palestine and Israel is unattainable unless the Israeli government ends its military occupation of Palestinian land.
In a televised speech commemorating the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's death Abbas said that Palestinians are determined to live with freedom and dignity and condemned Israel’s plans to extend the occupation through settlement expansion saying they made peace elusive.
“This land is ours we were born here we lived here our fathers and grandfathers lived here we build our present and future and cherish our history and cultural heritage of thousands of years on this holy land” Abbas said.
The president added that settlements violence and terrorism by the Israeli government against Palestinians -- including executions holding the bodies of killed Palestinians arbitrary detentions and home demolitions -- would not stop Palestinians from moving forward on the road to freedom sovereignty and independence.
Large rallies were held in Hebron Ramallah Bethlehem and other West Bank cities to commemorate Arafat's death in 2004 with crowds of people waving Palestinian flags and carrying portraits of Arafat.
Arafat died in France on November 11 2004 at the age of 75 but doctors were unable to specify the cause of death.
No autopsy was carried out at the time in line with his widow's request.
His remains were exhumed in November 2012 and samples were taken partly to investigate whether he had been poisoned -- a suspicion that grew after the assassination of Russian ex-spy and Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in 2006.The investigation has yet to announce a concrete cause of death.
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(MENAFN) Nvidia's shares reached a new high, closing up 2.3 percent at USD504 on Monday, just ahead of the release of the company's fiscal third-quarter results expected on Tuesday. Analysts anticipate over 170 percent growth in revenue for this period.
The astonishing performance doesn't stop there; projections for Nvidia's fiscal fourth quarter, based on estimates from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), suggest an even more impressive figure: nearly 200 percent growth.
As Wall Street heads into the Thanksgiving holiday, attention is keenly focused on Nvidia, a key player in this year's surge in artificial intelligence. In 2023 alone, Nvidia's stock price has soared by 245 percent, surpassing all other members of the S&P 500. The company's market capitalization now stands at USD1.2 trillion, surpassing Meta and Tesla.
However, any signals during the earnings call indicating a slowdown in enthusiasm for generative AI, a shift of significant customers to AMD's processors, or adverse effects from restrictions in China could pose challenges for a stock that has experienced remarkable growth.
“Expectations are high leading into NVDA’s FQ3′24 earnings call on Nov-21,” Bank of America analysts noted in a statement last week. They have given it a buy rating on the stock and stated that they “expect a beat/raise.”
Nevertheless, they highlighted that investor focus will be drawn to concerns regarding restrictions in China and increasing competition. Specifically, the rise of AMD in the generative AI market introduces a new element for Nvidia, which has traditionally dominated the AI graphics processing unit (GPU) market on its own.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13
By Nargiz Sadikhova - Trend:
The mines planted in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan over the period of occupation of course are huge impediment, Brenda Shaffer, a visiting researcher at Georgetown University's Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES), a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center said, Trend reports.
Shaffer made the statement during the visit of representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps to Azerbaijan's Aghdam district.
Commenting on the fact that on June 12 Azerbaijan returned 15 detained Armenians back to Armenia in exchange for providing the Azerbaijani side with maps of 97,000 anti-tank and anti-personnel mines in Azerbaijan's Aghdam district, she noted that the returned people were not prisoners of war, as they often are mistakenly referred to.
''These were people that tried to infiltrate and attack Azerbaijanis after the war, these in no way are people carrying put some sort of peaceful activity,'' she said.
She noted that people were waiting for nearly 30 years to return back to Aghdam.
''These people always felt like they were away from their homes and of course the mines are huge impediment,'' she added.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Defense giant Lockheed Martin is protesting the US military's recent decision on who will build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the all-purpose armored truck that will replace thousands of Humvees.
The Army on August 25 announced a $6.75 billion contract for the Wisconsin-based manufacturer Oshkosh to build the JLTV.
The first phase will see production of nearly 17,000 vehicles but the deal could be worth as much as $30 billion by 2040, as the Army and Marine Corps plan to buy a total of about 55,000 by then.
"After evaluating the data provided at our debrief, Lockheed Martin has filed a protest of the award decision on the JLTV program," Lockheed Martin said in a statement Tuesday.
"We firmly believe we offered the most capable and affordable solution for the program. Lockheed Martin does not take protests lightly, but we are protesting to address our concerns regarding the evaluation of Lockheed Martin's offer."
The US Government Accountability Office, which acts as a referee in cases like this, now has 100 days -- until December 17 -- to review the protest and determine its validity.
The Humvee, praised for its speed and ubiquity, became an enduring symbol of American military power but ran into problems in Iraq and Afghanistan, where it was vulnerable to roadside bombs.
AM General, which builds the Humvee, said it would not be protesting the JLTV contract decision.
"We believe a protest would ultimately result in a distraction from our current growth business areas, including meeting the significant current and future needs of our customers in the United States and around the globe," AM General said in a statement.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In the wake of the controversy surrounding the communal comments made by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri in the Lok Sabha, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Danish Ali has leveled a serious allegation against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. This unfolding political drama revolves around the heated exchange during a parliamentary session.
Nishikant Dubey, while condemning the remarks made by his fellow party member, also alleged that Danish Ali had used a casteist slur against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he claims provoked Ramesh Bidhuri to launch a verbal attack on the BSP leader.
Expressing his perspective, Dubey stated, "No civilised society can accept the statement given by Ramesh Bidhuri ji in the Lok Sabha as correct... But the Lok Sabha Speaker should also investigate the indecent words and conduct of Danish Ali."
Furthermore, Dubey emphasized that interrupting an MP during the scheduled parliamentary time and speaking while seated both fall within the purview of punishable offenses as per the rules and procedures of the Lok Sabha. He conveyed his dismay over the situation, citing his 15-year tenure as an MP and his commitment to attending parliamentary sessions from start to finish.
In response to these allegations, Danish Ali contended that Nishikant Dubey's letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker aimed to craft a narrative surrounding his potential physical harm outside the house, given that the incident of "verbal lynching" had already transpired within the parliamentary chambers.
The controversy originally erupted during a discussion on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Lok Sabha, when Ramesh Bidhuri employed a series of objectionable and communal words against Danish Ali. This incident elicited widespread condemnation from politicians and the public on social media. Subsequently, the BJP issued a show cause notice to Bidhuri, demanding an explanation for his conduct.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- A Canadian-French dual national pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges that she mailed threatening letters containing the poison ricin to former US President Donald Trump, as well as eight Texas law enforcement officers, in 2020.
The US Justice department said in a statement, Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, 55, faces over 21 years in prison if a judge agrees to accept the terms of her plea agreement.
'There is no place for political violence in our country, and no excuse for threatening public officials or endangering our public servants,' US Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves said in a statement.
'We hope this resolution will serve as a warning that using our mail system to send a toxic substance and other threats of this type will cost you your freedom for many years.'
Ferrier admitted in plea records to making the ricin at her home in Quebec in September 2020 and mailing it to Trump and the eight Texas officials, who she blamed for being connected to a prior incident where she was detained in the spring of 2019.
Ferrier is scheduled to be sentenced on April 26. (end)
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Doha: Maintaining fine form at the Asian Snooker Championship, Qatari cueist Mohammad Al Binali registered his second consecutive victory in the round robin stage, blanking Yemen's Ahmad Jabhan 4-0 at the Al Messila-luxury collection Resort in Doha yesterday.
Al Binali was in control from the first frame and was accurate in potting as he sealed win with a 61-43, 67-42, 70-41, 51-39 score-line.
In his first match, the Qatari defeated Omar Alajlani of Saudi Arabia 4-2 (73-6, 18-69, 15-70, 53-42, 70-54, 61-50).
Qatar's Ahmed Saif also earned a victory yesterday, defeating Mohammad Rais Senzahi of Afghanistan 4-1. Saif won the first two frames 52-42, 73-33 before dropping the third 38-75, but returned to win the next two 59-49 and 64-17.
Other Qatar cueists -- Ali Al Obaidly, Mansur Al Obaidly, Mohammed Sharshani, Khamis Al Obaidly and Bashar Abdulmajeed, however, ended on the losing side.
Meanwhile, defending champion Pankaj Advani of India marked a comfortable 80-31, 69-56, 74-44 and 64-7 win against Adbulrahman Saif of UAE. Advani's win yesterday also included a break of 70.
Pakistan's Babar Masih also clinched impressive 4-1 win against Kuwait's Ahmad Abul, making a comeback after going one frame down. He smashed breaks of 88 and 62 in the third and fourth frames in his 64-68, 83-8, 121-5, 80-9 and 84-43 victory.
Syrian Abdulkarim Maksoud gave a good account of himself blanking Sergelen Batdelger of Mongolia 4-0 (56-28, 62-19, 64-23, 65-18).
The 36th edition of the Asian Snooker Championship, which runs till September 16, is being hosted by Qatar with the participation of 42 cueists representing 19 countries.
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Amman, Feb. 12 (Petra)-Minister of Environment Yassin Al-Khayyat and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Barton J. Putney, signed an agreement on a work program for technical environmental cooperation for the years 2018-2021.
The agreement comes in implementation of the free trade agreement signed between the two countries to protect the Kingdom's environment simultaneous with promoting sustainable development.
Al-Khayyat said the agreement aims to bolster protection of Jordan's environment through launching environmental technical cooperation initiatives, taking into consideration environment-driven priorities, which are agreed upon by the governments of the two friendly countries.
The accord contained prospects to boost capacity of institutions and to promote policies for the effective implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, especially fighting the illicit trade in environmentally sensitive goods, protecting wildlife and sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources, fostering the adoption of innovative environmental management practices, boosting environmental education, awareness, transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making.
In his speech, Al-Khayyat reviewed rigorous environmental challenges facing this sector in the Kingdom, including water scarcity, desertification, waste management of all kinds, loss of biodiversity and land degradation, in addition to the repercussions of the Syrian crisis on the Jordanian environment.
He also highlighted achievements made by Jordan in the eco-preservation field and thanked the U.S. side for continued support to Jordan and to its assistance in efforts to preserve and sustain environmental diversity.
In turn, the U.S. official lauded the distinguished bilateral relations and reiterated the continued support of the United States to Jordan, which contributes to preservation of environment in the Kingdom.
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(MENAFN) In a recent development in Iranian football, Mehdi Rahmati has assumed the role of head coach for Nassaji, a top-tier football club in the Iran Professional League (IPL). The 40-year-old coach has taken over from Carlos Inarejos, a Spanish coach who previously led the team. Nassaji, which finished in the 13th position in the league last season, had also been in negotiations with Saket Elhami, the coach of Havadar. However, ultimately, they reached an agreement with Rahmati to lead the team.
Mehdi Rahmati, a former goalkeeper for the Iranian national team and Esteghlal, has been gradually transitioning into coaching since 2020. He started his coaching career with Padideh and most recently served as the head coach of Aluminum during the previous season. Now, Rahmati is ready to take on the challenge of leading Nassaji to new heights in the IPL.
Nassaji's decision to appoint Rahmati as their head coach comes as they prepare to represent Iran in the prestigious 2023 AFC Champions League. With this opportunity on the horizon, the club is seeking to strengthen its coaching staff and assemble a competitive team that can perform well in the continental tournament. Rahmati's experience as a player and his recent coaching endeavors make him a suitable candidate to guide Nassaji's players towards success.
As Nassaji looks to improve upon their previous season's performance, the appointment of Mehdi Rahmati brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to the team. His understanding of Iranian football and his experience at both domestic and international levels will be valuable assets in guiding Nassaji's players on the field. With his leadership, the club hopes to achieve their goals and make a mark in the IPL and the upcoming AFC Champions League.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) VIENNA, Aug 5 (KUNA) -- The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes dropped by USD 2.98 to USD 101.19 per barrel (pb) on Thursday, from USD 104.17 the previous day.
The annual average of OPEC basket price in 2021 was USD 69.89 pb, the OPEC Secretariat noted in its daily bulletin on Friday.
The OPEC+ energy ministers decided two days ago to boost the oil production by 100,000 bpd by September in addition to the 648,000 bpd increase decided previously for the current month.
The decision came at the end of the 31st ministerial meeting of the 13 members and 10 partners of OPEC.
The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Islamic Republic of Iran), Basrah Medium (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela). (end)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Women play a fundamental role in peace processes and conflict prevention, said Ambassador Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri of Bahrain while delivering a joint statement on behalf of UAE, Israel and Morocco during the Human Rights Council session in Geneva on Wednesday.
"This joint statement is consistent with the Bahraini experience in terms of empowering Bahraini women and enhancing their role in laying the foundation for international peace and security through their remarkable and renowned diplomatic presence in international fora. Moreover, it conveys an important message of peace stemming from the deep rooted values of the Bahraini society, the vision of its wise leadership, and its pioneering experience in the field of peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance," said Bucheeri.
Ambassador Ahmed Aljarman, Permanent Representative of the UAE, noted, "In line with UAE's national policy on women's empowerment, we have made strong progress to advance the women, peace and security agenda including, the launch of the Sheikha Fatima Women, Peace and Security Initiative and the launch of the UAE First National Action Plan in response to UNSCR 1325 in March 2021. The UAE Mission to the UN continues to work with all the missions on this important agenda."
Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, said, "This Joint Statement is the first formal initiative in the multilateral arena between Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Morocco. I am especially pleased that the important issue of women in peace processes is the focus of this statement and I believe that it is testament to the new dynamic we want to promote in our region and beyond."
Ambassador Omar Zniber, Permanent Representative of Morocco, stated, "The initiative is in line with the will and the need to work communally and actively to build peace and security, based on relationships between people and opportunities, by putting women at the heart of the action for peace building and conflict resolution. Very pleased as Moroccan Delegation to promote such action."
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
The Georgian economy grew by 4 percent year-on-year in March 2021, posting growth for the first time in a year, Trend reports via the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat).
As reported, the average real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 4.2 percent in the first quarter of 2021 year-on-year.
Last month the following industries of the economy posted growth compared to the same period of the previous year:
- Financial and insurance activities;
- Real estate activities;
- Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply;
- Transportation and storage;
- Information and communication.
A decline was registered in:
- Mining and quarrying;
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation.
The Georgian economy is expected to grow by 3.5 percent in 2021, rebounding with the gradual lifting of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and revival of domestic demand, reads the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Outlook 2021.
The ADB projected Georgia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to accelerate to 6 percent in 2022 as a full reopening of the economy and expected recovery in tourism will boost travel and commerce.
The World Bank says that the Georgian economy is projected to expand to 4 percent in 2021 and then to firm to 5 percent in 2022.
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The Ministry of Transport (MoT) yesterday held a workshop on the Qatar Freight Master Plan (QFMP), attended by representatives of several government entities and agencies, as well as consultancy firms and strategic partners.
The workshop presented the QFMP objectives. The QFMP aims at addressing the unique requirements and impacts of freight transportation in Qatar, thus enhancing the country's ranking as a regional hub for freight in step with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
“The QFMP aims at establishing an integrated, multi-modal land freight system aiming to bolster Qatar's economic growth and competitiveness, as well as providing strategic land transportation solutions that are efficient and competitive, in addition to environmentally sustainable and cost-effective solutions to give Qatar a distinct advantage in regional and global trade to connect companies, products, services and individuals,” said MoT's Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs, Hamad Essa Abdullah.
He added that the fruitful discussions and the sharing of ideas and expectations by strategic partners and stakeholders at the workshop will significantly support achieving the objectives of the plan.
The QFMP incorporates the Road Freight Design Manual, which offers a set of guidelines for designing freight networks to meet land transportation future needs. The manual also includes the best practices on designing an efficient, safe freight infrastructure.
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(MENAFN) South Korea's export sector demonstrated resilience in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth as overseas chip shipments remained robust, according to data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The country's export value increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year, reaching USD52.4 billion. Concurrently, imports experienced a decline of 13.1 percent, totaling USD48.1 billion for the month. This resulted in a trade surplus of USD4.29 billion, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.
The standout performer in South Korea's export landscape was the semiconductor industry, with chip exports witnessing a remarkable surge of 66.7 percent compared to the same period last year. This marked the fourth consecutive month of growth and represented the most substantial increase since October 2017. Additionally, other key export sectors also contributed to the positive momentum. Displays, ships, and vital health products saw notable increases of 20.2 percent, 27.7 percent, and 9.3 percent, respectively.
However, the automotive sector experienced a downturn during the period, with outbound car shipments declining by 7.8 percent. This dip was attributed to reduced production levels following the Lunar New Year holiday. Despite this setback, the overall strength of South Korea's export performance, particularly in the semiconductor industry, underscores the country's continued competitiveness in global markets.
The sustained growth in exports reflects South Korea's resilience and adaptability amid challenging economic conditions, driven largely by the steady demand for semiconductors and other key export products. Moving forward, stakeholders will closely monitor the trajectory of export trends, recognizing the sector's significance in shaping the country's economic outlook and global trade dynamics.
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Iran’s import of steel products increases 1 percent to 338,000 tons in 5 months
(MENAFN)In the first five months of this Iranian year, Iran’s export of steel products rose 88 percent, in comparison to the previous year same time span.
According to Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) the data released by the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) showed that 1.399 million tons of steel products was exported in the mentioned period, as the figure amounted at 774,000 tons in the same period of the previous year.
Also; in the first five months of the current year Iran’s import of the steel products increased one percent to 338,000 tons from 336,000 tons of the same time span of the previous year.
In addition, the ministry restricted the exports of steel products and enforced all steel producers to introduce their products at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME).
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A war monitor reported Syrian military helicopters dropped barrel bombs on rebel-held areas of the southwest on Friday for the first time in a year, escalating an assault that has so far included artillery but only limited use of air power.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said Syrian government helicopters had dropped more than 12 barrel bombs on rebel-held territory northeast of Deraa, causing damage but no deaths.
President Bashar al-Assad has sworn to recapture the area bordering Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and the army began ramping up an assault there this week.
The attack has been concentrated on the towns of al-Harak and Busra al-Harir, which would bisect a finger of rebel ground jutting northwards into land held by the Syrian government.
A big offensive risks a wider escalation, as the United States has warned Damascus it will respond to breaches of a "de-escalation" brokered by Washington and Assad's Russian allies last year to contain the war in the southwest.
The region is also of strategic concern to Israel, which has struck Iran-backed militia allied to the army.
Those militia, including Lebanon's Hezbollah, have played an important role in Assad's seven-year war against the rebels, including since Russia entered the conflict in 2015.
The Russian ambassador to Lebanon was quoted on Friday in the pro-Hezbollah newspaper al-Akhbar as saying the Syrian military was recovering the southwest with help from Moscow.
"We say that the Syrian army now, with support from Russian forces, is recovering its land in the south and restoring the authority of the Syrian state," it quoted him as saying in an interview.
"Israel has no justification to carry out any action that obstructs the fight against terrorism," he added.
The Syrian government has denied using barrel bombs, containers filled with explosive material that are dropped from helicopters and which cannot be accurately aimed. However, United Nations investigators have extensively documented its use of them during the conflict.
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Executives Speaking at Fastmarkets Conference Sydney, Sep 18, 2023 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Responsible lithium developer Lake Resources (ASX:LKE ) (LK1:FRA ) (LLKKF:OTCMKTS ) announces that two company executives will be speaking at the Fastmarkets European Battery Raw Materials conference in Amsterdam on 18-20 September, 2023. The conference will provide access to insights and analysis of the battery raw materials market from numerous leaders and innovators across the industry.
On Tuesday, September 19, Scott Munro, Senior Vice President of Technology, Strategy, and Risk for Lake, will participate in a panel discussion on direct lithium extraction and its potential impact on lithium production.
David Dickson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Lake will share his perspectives on "Mining Meets Oil and Gas: Bringing Lessons Learned to Lithium Production", on Wednesday, 20 September. He will be speaking on the highly transferrable skills of the oil and gas industry to lithium production, and the importance of collaboration across industries and governments to drive the fulfilment of future lithium supply requirements, and ultimately, long term sustainability.
Details of the conference, including agenda and speakers, can be found here:
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(OTCMKTS:LLKKF) is a clean lithium developer utilising state-of-the-art ion exchange extraction technology for production of sustainable, high purity lithium from its flagship Kachi Project in Catamarca Province within the Lithium Triangle in Argentina among three other projects covering 220,000 ha.
This ion exchange extraction technology delivers a solution for two rising demands - high purity battery materials to avoid performance issues, and more sustainable, responsibly sourced materials with low carbon footprint and significant ESG benefits.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Stocks Plummet with Apple at Helm of Selloff
Stocks resumed their 2022 selloff on Thursday, sending the S&P 500 to a new low for the year and its lowest intraday level since 2020, as fears swirled that a recession won't stop the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates.
The Dow Jones Industrials staggered 458.13 points, or 1.5%, to end Thursday at 29,225.61.
The selloff was broad-based and was led by Apple, which tumbled as a major investment bank downgraded the one-time bear market outperformer. The stock closed down 4.9%.
The S&P 500 dipped 78.57 points, or 2.1%, to 3,640.47, in a new closing low for the year. It also fell to a new 2022 intraday low of 3610.40 during the session.
The NASDAQ Composite plunged 314.13 points, or 2.8%, to 11,737.51.
Wednesday's rally put the major averages on pace for a losing week and their worst month since June. The NASDAQ is leading the monthly losses, down 9.1%, while the Dow is set to close 7.3% lower and S&P is on pace to finish 8% lower
A stronger-than-expected jobless claims report didn't help sentiment, building on the notion that the Federal Reserve will keep doing aggressive rate hikes to fight inflation without concern it's going to hurt the labour market.
Treasury prices lost ground, raising yields to 3.77% from Wednesday's 3.73%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices lost 68 cents to $81.47 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices sank 90 cents to $1,669.10 U.S. an ounce.
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The production of pasta products in Azerbaijan has increased by17%, Azernews reports, citing the StateStatistical Committee.
In January-February of 2024, 1,222.5 tons of pasta products wereproduced in Azerbaijan.
Compared to the same period of last year, production increasedby 181.5 tons or 17.4%. In January-February of last year, 1,041tons of pasta products were produced.
There was no production of finished products as of March 1,2024.
Comparing the current production figures with those of January-February of the preceding year, the substantial increase in pastaproduction becomes even more apparent. In the corresponding periodof 2023, Azerbaijan produced 1,041 tons of pasta products. Thesignificant leap in production volumes within a relatively shorttimeframe underscores the robust expansion and development of thecountry's food industry.
Furthermore, the report highlights that as of March 1, 2024,there was no production of finished pasta products. This temporalsnapshot provides valuable insight into the production dynamics,indicating potential output-level fluctuations over the reportingperiod.
The surge in pasta production not only signifies increasedeconomic activity within Azerbaijan's food manufacturing sector butalso underscores the country's efforts to enhance self-sufficiencyand meet domestic demand for staple food items. Moreover, itreflects positively on the efficiency and competitiveness ofAzerbaijan's food production infrastructure, contributing to thenation's overall economic growth and stability.
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By Sabina Mammadli
Azerbaijani and Iranian delegations have visited territories liberated from Armenian occupation during the 44-day war in 2020, the Digital Development and Transport Ministry has reported.
Members of the delegations familiarized themselves with transportation and other infrastructure projects being implemented in the liberated lands on President Ilham Aliyev's orders.
The Iranian delegation was led by Roads and Urban Planning Minister Rostam Ghasemi, while the Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev.
To recap, Ghasemi is also a co-chairman of the Iranian-Azerbaijani intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation.
According to the ministry, the Iranian delegation was informed about Fuzuli International Airport, where the plane landed on a direct flight from Tehran, and the fact that the airport was built in just nine months.
Furthermore, the delegations learned about the work being done in liberated Zangilan region within the Horadiz-Aghband railway project, which is part of the international transport route. The significance of Iran's involvement in this project was emphasized.
The delegations were also given presentations on the construction of the Zangilan International Airport, road tunnels along the Zangazur corridor, and the railway project in the Jojug Marjanli settlement.
During the trip to Azerbaijan's liberated territories, information on the cities and villages destroyed by Armenia during the 30-year occupation was provided. Finally, the parties became acquainted with the city of Fuzuli, where the trip participants witnessed the total destruction of all residential and infrastructure facilities, including mosques.
Azerbaijan regained control of a 132-km stretch of the Azerbaijan-Iran border after liberating its lands from Armenian occupation in the 44-day war in 2020. The re-establishment of state border control opened up new prospects for deeper cooperation between the two countries.
It should be noted that the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Iran in 2020 was $339.1 million. This figure was $390.4 million in the first 11 months of 2021.
Efforts are currently being made to restore Azerbaijan's liberated territories. In four stages, Azerbaijan will rebuild its recently liberated territories. The first stage entails resolving issues of governance and security, as well as infrastructure, while the subsequent stages entail resolving issues of social services, reconstruction, and infrastructure development.
In 2021, Azerbaijan allocated $1.5 billion for the reconstruction of liberated territories. These funds will be used primarily to restore infrastructure (electricity, gas, water, communications, roads, education, health, and so on) as well as cultural and historical monuments.
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Amman, Feb.5 (Petra) -- The Association of Information and Communication Technology Association (it@j) announced the launch on the Financial Technology Council (Fintech), on the sidelines of the Digital Transformation Forum, held Tuesday under the patronage of Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Governor Ziad Fariz.
On the forum's first session, Fariz said the evolution of e-payment services in Jordan was done with the participation of all, in addition to the availability of infrastructure that provides facilities for digital services.
He spoke about the CBJ's role, which is to maintain the Kingdom's monetary policy in terms of monetary stability and exchange rate and maintain prudent policies of the banking system.
Fariz added that Jordan owns a modern and sophisticated banking system, noting that the CBJ attaches great importance to digital services.
The CJB seeks to build a system of integrated digital financial services through the partnership between the public and private sectors, Fariz explained, noting that the central bank is seeking through the government to increase electronic payments such as remittances of National Aid Fund's beneficiaries.
The Jordanian Entrepreneurship Fund is another wiindow to obtain capital for entrepreneurial projects and an important step towards supporting innovation.
Mayor of Amman, Yousef Al-Shawarbeh, said the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has started developing its electronic services to the citizen by simplifying procedures and mitigating bureaucracy.
By the end of 2020 GAM will complete the electronic transformation process, said Al-Shawarbeh. He further added that GAM has completed about 25 percent of electronic transformation process in 2018, while focusing this year on the digital transformation.
On Turning Amman into a smart city, Al-Shawarbeh said GAM will start building a roadmap to transform Amman into a smart city by examining foreign expertise in this field, stressing that the holistic digital transformation needs real partnership among all parties.
Al-Shawarabeh expressed appreciation for int@j's great efforts in highlighting all issues related to the ICT sector.
Int@j Chairman Bashar Hawamdeh said the association, with the support of member companies, is able to provide full support for digital transformation in government institutions if desired.
The association had a role in launching digital services in the Ministries of Justice and Awqaf, as well as Haggak and Bekhidmatikum government platforms.
"When will be the time to provide one mobile application to the citizen, which includes all government services, in terms of reporting traffic violations or expiry of licenses or financial liabilities such as taxes, water and electricity bills and many other services?" Hawamdeh wondered.
He underlined int@j's ability to provide the full support to the public sector in accelerating the frequency of the digital transformation in an effective manner tangible to citizens.
"The digital transformation in Jordan requires a real partnership between the public and private sectors," said Zaid Mazahra, a member of the board of directors of int@j and the forum first session's moderator.
Mazahra commended CBJ and GAM's great efforts to develop e-payment services and facilitating procedures for citizens.
The Digital Transformation Forum for Bank and Government Sectors JoDT 2019 kicked off Tuesday with the participation of 45 local and international speakers, and was attended by more than 400 participants from Jordanian banks and a number of government sectors.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) An Abu Dhabi private school has been fined Dh100,000 for not installing CCTV cameras in a bus that transport pupils to and from school.
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance handed down the sentence to the private school after it was found guilty of negligence and failure to comply with safety and security regulations on transportation of school children.
Official court details showed that police received a complaint from parents whose son was assaulted by his classmate after they had a quarrel on a school bus.
The police investigated the matter including questioning the bus attendant and school representative from the school. When the cops ordered to retrieve CCTV camera footage from the school bus, they found that it had no surveillance cameras.
Prosecutors charged the school with negligence and failure to comply with safety and security rules for the transportation of school children. The school bus attendant was also charged with negligence.
The court found the school guilty; the school bus attendant was cleared of the charge.
The judge also advised the parents of the child to file a civil lawsuit against the private school for damages.
In an effort to control pupils' behaviour such as bullying and promote their safety and security, education and transport authorities in Abu Dhabi had introduced rules requiring all schools to fit CCTV cameras in school buses from 2011.
About three cameras are installed on each bus depending on the number seats in the bus. The footage from CCTV cameras should be monitored by the school authorities.
The authorities said bus drivers and attendant/supervisors can easily monitor the children's behaviour through the cameras.
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(MENAFN- Your Mind Media ) GCC stock markets recorded diverging performances and could see some volatility this week with the expected Federal Reserve meeting ahead.
The Dubai stock market could continue to trade sideways this week as traders remain cautious before the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week. The main index could recover afterward thanks to strong local fundamentals if expectations remain optimistic.
The Abu Dhabi stock market recorded a strong price correction after rebounding to a certain extent. The market remains in an uncertain direction but could find support in local fundamentals and firmer oil prices.
The Qatari stock market rebounded to a certain extent but remained exposed to new price corrections. While strong natural gas and oil prices could support the market, their volatility could weigh on expectations.
The Saudi stock market returned to the downside after a short period of relative stability last week. The market could find support in stronger oil prices overall although slowing economic growth locally could weigh on sentiment.
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KUWAIT, March 4 (KUNA) -- Ministry of State for Youth Affairs and Kuwait Society of Layers have signed a primary implementation document to train attorney assistants.
In a press statement, Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Mishal Al-Rubayye said, after signing the document last night, that the trainees will attend a two-month intensive field training program which ends with employing trainees in law firms.
In this regard, Al-Rubayye Praised Kuwait Society of Lawyers for its cooperation to create job opportunities for Kuwaiti youths.
The program, the first of its kind in Kuwait, will provide the profession of legal assistant attorney, financial and administrative assistant attorney.
It was developed in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower and the Supreme Council for Development and Planning, Al-Rubayye indicated.
He pointed that the ministry seeks to provide job opportunities for Kuwaiti youth, adjust the demographic structure, and replace forginers with Kuwaitis to solve the unemployment problem.
Applications can be soon submitted through the Ministerآ's office website, and 50 attorney assistants who hold a diploma in law will be selected, he said.
On his part, chairman of Kuwait Society of Lawyers Sharyan Al-Sharyan said the soceity will provide an integrated training program for Kuwaiti youth and provide job opportunities for trainees after passing the training period. (end)
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Casablanca, Morocco Rabat – A group of Portuguese entrepreneurs will visit Morocco next week to explore business opportunities offered in the country.
The visit, which will kick off on February 27, according to Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), is co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Portugal in Morocco (CCISPM) and the Chamber of Commerce of Industry and Services of Casablanca-Settat region.
The event will be marked by business-to-business meetings in Casablanca between representatives of Moroccan and Portuguese enterprises.
The Portuguese delegation includes representatives of 30 companies from different industries, including hydrocarbons, renewable energies, agro-food, new information technologies (NICT), medical equipment, and telecommunications.
December 2017 marked the. During the meeting, which took place December 4-5, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and Morocco's Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani oversaw the signing of a list of a new corporation in different fields.
between Morocco and Portugal have evolved in recent years with trade volume reaching EUR 1.4 billion in 2016. Morocco is Portugal's largest trading in the Arab world, and its second largest partner in Africa.
For its part, moved up eight places from the 2014 list of Morocco's highest-volume trade partners in 2016. Portuguese operators are opting more and more for conducting business in Morocco. To date, 200 Portuguese companies have established themselves in the kingdom in different sectors of activity.
During the two-day event, the two countries signed more than twelve agreements and declarations of intent, including a memorandum of understanding on triangular cooperation.
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Patna, Aug 19 (IANS) While the BJP is attacking Bihar's Nitish Kumar government ever since they have lost power, new RJD Minister Ramanand Yadav, who is perceived as 'Bahubali' (strongman), hit back on Friday, accusing its senior party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi of being the biggest 'bahubali' in the state.
Sushil Modi grabbed the lands of the Christian community in Patna's Lodipur locality and in Khetan market, Yadav alleged, demanding a probe into his property in Bihar.
'Sushil Kumar Modi is the biggest Dabang and Bahubali leader of Bihar. He grabbed lands in Lodipur and Khetan market. I will not let him go. We will investigate the properties registered in the names of his wife, brother and brother's wife and himself,' he said.
'There are two persons owning the land in Lodipur and one of its owners is living in Delhi. He won the case in Delhi. Still, Sushil Modi, while staying as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, forcibly grabbed the land of the Christian family and registered it in the name of Mahavir Modi's wife and his own wife. There was a teacher training institute in the premises. That institute was closed now and a building was constructed. We will investigate that land,' Yadav said.
Sushil Modi also grabbed land in Khetan Market which also belongs to a Christian family, he alleged, adding that the BJP leader lost the case in Patna High Court.
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