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AMMAN — CEO of Orange Jordan, Thierry Marigny, highlighted the importance of the recently signed agreement with the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) in paving the future of telecommunications in Jordan.
In an interview with the Jordan News Agency, Petra, Marigny said that under this agreement, the TRC will grant 5G frequencies licences, and each licensee will be committed to launching 5G services commercially in no more than 18 months from the licence date.
He emphasised the significance of this agreement, which will introduce 5G services to the Jordanian market,in marking a new opportunity for the local ICT sector, and changing the business model of sectors where digital is an essential part.
The 5G will be“a turning point” in the Kingdom, especially after the agreement that came to light by“the great efforts” of the telecom operators, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the TRC, he added.
Marigny noted that this step comes under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah, in conjunction with the announcement of the economic modernisation vision and considering that 5G services is“a pillar” of the ICT sector's vision.
Orange Jordan, he noted, will invest“massively” in 5G over the coming years to develop its existing infrastructure.
He highlighted Orange Group's support of 5G in Jordan, with the plan to increase technical investment to support Orange Jordan and render its global expertise in 5G services launched in many countries including France, Slovakia, Spain and Poland as 5G subscriptions are expected to surpass 1 billion worldwide this year.
The CEO of Orange Jordan also talked about the cutting-edge technology's role in driving the national economy and the added value it brings.
“The unprecedented massive potential of 5G will enable leaps in artificial intelligence, the virtual world, and the Internet of things (IoT) through new applications and use cases across many sectors such as transportation, health, energy and education,” he said.
“These new developments will pave the way for a fully integrated digital ecosystem across smart cities and automating operations on a larger scale, thanks to its efficiency, speed, reduced latency, and high capacity, compared to previous technologies,” Marigny added.
According to Marigny, this technology will enable various sectors to enhance performance efficiency, reduce investment costs, increase productivity and explore new models for business in an environmentally responsible way.
Another great way 5G will change the game, he noted, is by encouraging entrepreneurs to create new applications in many fields, such as medicine and agriculture, becoming essential in supporting investment across all economic and development prospects in the Kingdom.
“As a responsible digital leader”, Orange Jordan already invested more than JD 1,3 billion in the Kingdom, said Marigny, and will continue with 5G to contribute to the economic modernisation vision, by supporting digital progress in Jordan to achieve socio-economic growth.
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Iran’s Health Ministry says it has confirmed 1,383 new cases of infection with the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 107,603.
The Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that 51 patients have lost their lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 6,640.
Jahanpour said 86,143 patients have recovered from the disease so far, and been discharged from hospital.
2,675 of COVID-19 patients are also in critical conditions, he added.
Jahanpour underlined that 586,699 COVID-19 tests have been carried out across the country.


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The Brandon-Evansville boys couldn’t keep up with a the favorites in the Little Eight Conference as Battle Lake improved to 6-0 with a 62-20 win over the Chargers on Tuesday night.
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Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad affirmed that social work is the pillar of every advanced society that seeks to achieve prosperity for its people.
She stressed that Qatar places humans at the centre of its attention and the basis of its development movement, as it believes that the human is the real source of wealth, the engine of history, and the builder of civilizations.
The Minister addressed the opening session of the 42nd high-level meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held under the theme 'The Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Multidimensional Poverty: Further Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Plan and Beyond'.
The minister also stressed that Qatar will spare no effort to extend a hand of cooperation with its Arab brothers to deepen joint action in order to achieve prosperity for the Arab citizen and enhance its stability. She added that during the World Cup, we have learned that nothing could prevent us from achieving our aspirations and hopes. This historical event has inspired us to change the stereotype about social work, as it is merely charitable work, rather, it is a comprehensive development work that moves the citizen to a position of independence and the ability to produce, and to join the process of development and growth.
She said that the meeting held in Doha yesterday aims to overcome any obstacles or social challenges that may face groups of society, especially persons with disabilities, affirming that Qatar, under the leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was keen to translate its pledges towards supporting the noble international efforts striving towards this goal, stressing that the eradication of poverty in all its dimensions is a priority for the country's efforts, based on Article 7 of the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, which emphasises cooperation with peace-loving nations.
The minister emphasised that yesterday's meeting is evidence of the keenness of all participants to reach social work to its fullest goals, which contribute to human prosperity and ensure a decent life.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Nayev has awarded soldiers from a mobile firing group who shot down four enemy Shaheds attack drones over the Sumy region with small arms over the course of a month.
The commander reported this in a message on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.
"I honored our valiant soldiers from the mobile firing group, who shot down four Shaheds drones over the Sumy region with small arms during the month," Nayev said.
According to him, these are ordinary guys, well-trained and highly motivated, who are performing the task of protecting the Ukrainian sky.
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Nayev wished them further victories.
The commander also congratulated the soldiers who recently returned from the Lyman operational and tactical group, which defended Ukraine in the Serebryany forestry and near Bilohorivka.
According to Nayev, they performed extremely difficult defense tasks for four months and managed to advance.
Read also: Russian troops shell community in Sumy region at night - 10 explosions recorded
As reported, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have partially succeeded in the areas of Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Kurdyumivka in the Donetsk region as a result of assault operations.
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(MENAFN- The Rio Times) In Brazzaville, Congo's capital, a tragic stampede at an army recruitment event resulted in at least 37 deaths.
This incident occurred early Tuesday during the recruitment of 1,500 youths aged 18 to 25.
Congolese authorities, including Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makoso , acknowledged the fatalities and injuries.
Social media revealed the aftermath, with many lifeless bodies at the municipal morgue and injured at local hospitals.
The chaos began Monday night at Michel d'Ornano stadium, where candidates rushed the gates, causing the stampede.
Local reports indicated many were trampled in the chaos.
Relatives of the injured reported severe conditions, highlighting the need for better safety at public events, particularly military recruitments.
This tragedy in Brazzaville reflects larger issues in organizing mass gatherings in Congo , a pattern seen in other developing nations.
The high turnout for the recruitment drive mirrors Congo's economic struggles and high unemployment.
The army is seen as a stable career option, increasing the desperation and risk at such large-scale events.
Comparisons with other countries emphasize the importance of strict safety protocols, crowd control, and emergency response.
The Brazzaville incident is a stark reminder of the risks of neglecting these measures.
Globally, there's a push for improved safety in public gatherings. Events like the Hajj pilgrimage demonstrate the benefits of enhanced crowd management.
The Congo government must now reevaluate its safety protocols for public events.
Implementing stricter measures and thorough planning is essential to prevent similar tragedies.
Additionally, this incident underscores the need for broader economic reforms in Congo.
Such changes could alleviate the desperation leading to high turnouts and associated risks at recruitment events.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday
named Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the country's vice
president and appointed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, trend reports citing
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was also named as the
Minister of Presidential Court and was appointed alongside current
Vice President Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, according to the Emirates News
Sheikh Mohamed appointed Sheikh Khaled as the Crown Prince of
Abu Dhabi, Hazza bin Zayed and Tahnoun bin Zayed as deputy rulers
of Abu Dhabi, WAM said in later statements.
Sheikh Khaled, 41, the new crown prince, has risen to prominence
at the country's state security service and as chairman of the
powerful Abu Dhabi Executive Office.
The United Arab Emirates, a close US ally, is best known as the
home of Dubai, a major international hub for business and
During Sheikh Mohamed's rule, the UAE cultivated close ties with
neighboring Saudi Arabia, initially joining in the war against
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants before largely exiting the
conflict years later. The UAE has sought to project military power
across the region as it has opposed the rise of Islamist
In 2020, the UAE normalized relations with Israel in the first
of the so-called Abraham Accords, followed by Bahrain, Morocco and
Sudan. The UAE and other Gulf Arab nations had quietly maintained
ties with Israel for years before then, drawn together by mutual
suspicions of Iran.
The UAE hosts some 3,500 US troops, many at Abu Dhabi's
Al-Dhafra Air Base, from where drones and fighter jets flew
missions combating ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Dubai is the US Navy's
busiest port of call abroad.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr.14
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Azerbaijan needs to ensure effectiveness of the procedure for online opening of a bank account, the Head of the country's Banks Association (ABA) Zakir Nuriyev said.
Nuriyev made the remark at 'Role of Financial Institutions in Development of Digital Ecosystem' online event, Trend reports on Apr.14.
'According to statistics, approximately 21 percent of all transactions with payment cards in Azerbaijan are carried out in a non-cash form. By the end of 2020, the turnover of e-commerce amounted to 3.7 billion manat ($2.18 billion),' the head of ABA said.
'In order to form a digital ecosystem that meets international standards, it's necessary to improve the online contacts between banks and their customers and to ensure the effectiveness of the procedure for opening a bank account in this format,' he added.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Professor in Sociology, Queen's University Belfast Profile Articles Activity
John Nagle is a Reader in the Institute of Conflict, Transitions
and Peace Research at the University of Aberdeen. He received his PhD in Anthropology from Queen's University Belfast. He was then appointed to positions at the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen's and at INCORE, a United Nations Research Centre for the Study of Conflict at the University of Ulster and as lecturer at the University of East London. John has also been a Visiting Research Fellow at the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies at the University of Exeter and a Teaching Fellow at University College London. He has published five books and a number of articles in leading international journals.
My current research focusses on the role of social movement activism in divided societies, particularly in Lebanon, Syria and Northern Ireland. In this, I examine how a range of non-sectarian social movements – including LGBTQ, feminist and class based groups - mobilize for inclusion or challenge power sharing structures in divided societies.
A related research theme includes the consequences of civil war and peace processes on LGBTQ populations, such Colombia, Northern Ireland, Syria and Lebanon. In addition, my research continues to provide a sociological analysis of consociational power sharing. I am also interested in the role of memory in generating political violence and peace.
- 2019–present Professor, Queen's University Belfast
- 2004 Queen's University of Belfast, PhD
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is interested in implementing the restoration projects in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, which were significantly affected by the war.
The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Economy Ministry , following a meeting between Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso in London, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“We are sincerely grateful to the EBRD for its continued support to Ukraine. The Bank's contribution to Ukraine's recovery is hard to overestimate. Last year, a record EUR 2.1 billion was disbursed, of which 50% was used to support the private sector. This proves once again that the EBRD is committed to making the private sector the backbone of Ukraine's recovery. [...] In addition, our partners from the EBRD are interested in actively contributing to the restoration of the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, which were significantly affected by the war,” Svyrydenko noted.
In the course of the meeting, the parties discussed business insurance against war risks, namely insurance instruments for vessels, cargo in transit or in warehouses, as well as the prospects of expanding insurance.
“The private sector will be the backbone of Ukraine's recovery, so it is important for us to coordinate the efforts of international financial institutions to rebuild Ukraine more effectively and on a larger scale, with a focus on the private sector. Our cooperation should help restore Ukraine's economy, industry, infrastructure, and normalize people's lives in Ukraine. For this purpose, together with the EBRD, we will hold a series of workshops to strengthen the coordination of European development agencies for Ukraine's recovery,” Svyrydenko emphasized.
A reminder that, in late 2023, the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approved a EUR 4 billion capital increase , allowing the Bank to double its Ukraine investments.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) EgyptAir hijacker Seif El-Din Mustafa requested political asylum in Cyprus while his extradition to Egypt was in process, according to foreign media reports sourcing Cypriot authorities on Tuesday.
Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice approved the extradition of Mustafa back to Egypt in response to a request made by Egypt, Cyprus News Agency reported.
Mustafa is facing terrorism-related charges after forcing an EgyptAir flight to land in Larnaca airport, claiming the possession of a suicide belt. The flight's scheduled route was from Alexandria to Cairo.
Mahmoud Kebaish, former dean of the Faculty of Law at Cairo University, asserted that Cyprus has full authority over Mustafa's fate, the crime having occurred in its sovereign state.
"Only Cyprus can decide whether to grant Mustafa refuge or not, regardless of the accusations he is facing," Kebaish said in comments to Daily News Egypt on Tuesday. "Contrary to common belief, Cyprus is not obliged to hand him over under any international commitment, despite Egypt's demands," he added.
Kebaish highlighted two points in support of his argument. First, the crime in question happened in both countries' aerial zones and at the end Cyprus is the state in which the plane landed. Second, Kebaish argued that, according to the international law on extradition, the handover of suspects is only binding if they committed a crime in their country of origin and then escaped to the country where they seek asylum.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The geographical proximity of Ukraine and Jordan, convenient transport links and complementary nature of economies create prerequisites for mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation.
First Deputy Agrarian Policy and Food Minister of Ukraine Maksym Martyniuk discussed this with the delegation of the interparliamentary Ukraine friendship group of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the press service of the Agrarian Policy Ministry reports.
"Jordan remains a significant consumer of traditional goods of Ukrainian agricultural exports: grain crops, fats and oils. In addition, Jordan can be considered as a kind of "gateway" for the promotion of Ukrainian products to the Arab countries' markets," Martyniuk said.
The Jordanian side believes that Ukraine may be interested in the imports of olive oil, dates and mineral fertilizers.
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the volume of foreign trade turnover in goods and services between Ukraine and Jordan in 2017 amounted to USD 174.07 million (up by $7.39 million or 4.4% compared with 2016).
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Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM:PREM, OTC:PRMMF) chief executive George Roach joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with the operational status of the processing plant at the company's Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe.
Despite facing some setbacks, the major components of the plant are installed and functional, enabling production to proceed from front to back. Issues encountered during commissioning are considered normal by the plant suppliers and Roach believes they are resolvable within the commissioning process, emphasizing that no major equipment replacements are necessary.
Currently, the plant is producing concentrates from the Mica and Spodumene flotation sections, with analysis of these concentrates underway. Initial spot analysis suggests that spodumene is adequately liberated and recoverable at correct percentages, though attention is needed for managing pH levels during flotation-a challenge that is being actively addressed. Roach anticipates that the issues with pH management and control systems will be resolved within "hours or days," not weeks.
The next steps for the Zulu project include ensuring the spodumene produced meets grade requirements and ramping up production rates to design levels, expected to take a couple of weeks. Contact Details
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Lecturer in Global Economy, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow Profile Articles Activity
I am a political economist who specialises in the politics of corporate power: how corporations acquire political influence, how they exercise it and what can be done about it. I conduct research on corporate social responsibility, corporate influence in the media, and corporate accountability under international and national law. In addition to my academic career, I am an award-winning business journalist, with work published in BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian, The New Statesman and the Washington Post, among others. As such, dissemination of my research and expertise on public platforms like The Conversation is an important part of my research practice.
- –present Lecturer in Global Economy, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow
- 2019 University of Cambridge, Phd in Politics and International Studies
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(MENAFN) The body of José Noriel Portillo Gil, alias “El Chueco,” or “The Crooked One,” believed to be responsible for the murders of two Jesuit priests in June 2022, has been found shot to death in northern Mexico. The suspect’s sister identified the body, which was discovered in an area dominated by the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Despite nine months of supposed searches for Portillo Gil, the circumstances of his death suggest that he was executed by his own or a rival drug gang. Portillo Gil’s gang was also implicated in the 2018 killing of an American traveller in the same area.
The murder of the two Jesuit priests in June 2022 had shocked Mexico, and the confirmation of Portillo Gil’s death only serves to highlight the Mexican government’s inability to catch criminals and its loss of control in parts of the country, according to Jesuit leaders.
The discovery of Portillo Gil’s body raises concerns about the influence of drug gangs in Mexico and the level of violence that has plagued the country for years. It also highlights the need for the government to take more decisive action to combat organized crime and restore law and order.
The murders of the Jesuit priests and the death of Portillo Gil are tragic reminders of the ongoing challenges facing Mexico and the importance of addressing the root causes of violence and crime. It is hoped that their deaths will not be in vain and will serve as a catalyst for change and reform in the country.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi has been ranked 11th in the Global Technology Index, based on the World Digital Competitiveness Yearbook 2020 released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The emirate has reached advanced places in various indices related to digital transformation, ranking fifth in Cyber Security, Public-Private Partnerships, and Technology Regulatory Framework indices.
Moreover, the Capital came sixth globally in the Digital/Technological Skills index; eighth in the Technological Framework index, ninth in the use of Big Data and Analytics index, and 12th in the IT Integration index.
Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, chairman of the Department of Government Support Abu Dhabi (DGS), said he is proud of the progress achievement. 'These results were achieved under the supervision of the Higher Committee of Digital Government as part of its efforts to implement a governance framework across the Abu Dhabi Government, make fundamental changes in the concept of government services, and move towards a digital future.
Fahed Salem Alkayyoomi, undersecretary of the DGS, said this accomplishment will give a strong impetus to continue the government efforts to achieve the common goal of providing effective, sustainable, and safe digital services across the emirate. 'Abu Dhabi is moving towards the future with an ambitious vision that reinforces a culture of excellence in society, with the aim of being at the forefront of the world's cities in terms of competitiveness at various levels and in a variety of fields related to digital transformation, he added.
Mohamed Abdelhameed Al Askar, director-general of the the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), said: 'We are pleased with the results achieved by the Abu Dhabi Emirate in the Global Technology Index, as they positively reflect the digital transformation efforts and confirm the emirate's leading position in global competitiveness indices. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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Qatar will host the 5th Interpol Global Conference on Trafficking in Human Beings and Smuggling of Migrants on December 6 and 7.
The conference will highlight global developments in this regard.
The event is organised by Interpol in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking. The Conference will be chaired by Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi.
It will be attended by Interpol member states, international specialists and experts in the field from around the world, as well as a number of international organisations where key issues of trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants will be addressed.
It will also focus on discussing the various criminal fields and the new trends of smuggling of migrants, redefining human trafficking combating measures, international cooperation especially with the private sector and nongovernmental organisations as well as a review on the policies and procedures adopted by countries to combat trafficking in human beings.
On the sidelines of the Conference, an expert group meeting and training sessions will be held from 4-5 December, 2017.
H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking said that 'hosting this conference by the State of Qatar is a sign of Qatar's effective role against this phenomenon nationally and internationally and the keenness to preserve human dignity.
The vision of National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking is to combat all practices and concepts of this phenomenon in all segments of society and to have a secure society, which is in line with one of the Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives. Qatari society is based on the values of justice, benevolence, equality.
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Patna, May 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appreciated the decision of the Nitish Kumar government to impose a lockdown in Bihar.
The Nitish Kumar government has ordered a complete lockdown till May 15 to break the chain of corona infections in the state.
Sanjay Jaiswal, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP Bihar unit chief, said that the decision for a complete lockdown is appreciable. "State government has taken the tough call in the interest of common people and opposition leaders should avoid doing politics over it," Jaiswal said.
Senior JD-U leader Umesh Singh Kushwaha also appreciated the decision.
"The chief minister has taken the decision in the interest of the health of the common people in the state. Winning the battle against the corona pandemic is possible only with the help of the common people of the state," Kushwaha said.
Earlier, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the state government about the delayed lockdown decision.
"We have been demanding for the last 15 day to impose complete lockdown in the state but CM Nitish Kumar ignored us. The Patna high court passed strong remarks on Tuesday morning against the government for not taking a decision on a lockdown. Now, the state government has imposed lockdown at a time when infections have reached the village level," Yadav said.
"Why are you (Chief Minister Nitish Kumar) playing with the lives of the common people to save your own CM's chair. Why have you not demanded the quota of oxygen, life saving drugs and other medical facilities according to the magnitude of infection in Bihar? Tejashwi asked.
The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has imposed a lockdown from May 5 to May 15 across the state. However, shops selling vegetables, grocery, meat, fish and chicken have been allowed to open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Chandrashekher Singh, district magistrate of Patna said: "We have deployed adequate police force on the ground to implement the lockdown in the strictest possible manner. Violators are being penalized and challans are being issued to them."
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(MENAFN) Lucid Group, an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in California, has announced its plans to raise USD3 billion through a stock offering, with 66 percent of the funding coming from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). Ayar Third Investment Co., an affiliate of the PIF and Lucid's majority stockholder, has agreed to purchase up to 265.7 million shares in a private placement for an estimated amount of USD1.8 billion. The remaining funds will be raised through a public offering of 173.5 million shares of common stock. The private placement is expected to be concluded on June 26, 2023.
In a private placement, stocks are sold privately to investors who have been pre-selected. Following these transactions, Ayar Third Investment Co. intends to maintain its majority ownership of 60.5 percent of Lucid's outstanding common stock. The funds raised from the stock offering will be utilized by Lucid Group for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, and other operational needs.
Lucid Group has been making significant strides in its partnership with Saudi Arabia. Last year, the company signed an agreement to construct a plant in the Kingdom, with a capacity to produce 150,000 electric vehicles annually. This undertaking was made possible through collaborations with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, and the Economic City at King Abdullah Economic City. The investment from the PIF further solidifies the relationship between Lucid and Saudi Arabia, providing the necessary capital to support the company's expansion plans and technological advancements in the EV industry.
The stock offering represents a substantial milestone for Lucid Group, as it secures significant funding from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and positions the company for further growth and development in the global EV market. With the planned capital infusion, Lucid aims to strengthen its financial position and continue its commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable electric vehicles.
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Actor Aayush Sharma, who played the perfect loverboy in his debut film 'Loveyatri' and aced the character of a dreaded gangster in his latest release 'Antim: The Final Truth', says he now wants to make people laugh as he would like to try his hands in the comedy genre.
'I would love to get into comedy. Extremely amazing comedy,' Aayush said while having a chat with IANS.
The 31-year-old actor said he would love to do something in the lines of the film 'Hera Pheri', which stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal.
'Something like a 'Hera Pheri'. It is an all time cult classic. Nothing like a 'Hera Pheri', you know the whole comedy, comedy of errors. I would love to do that,' he said.
Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, 'Antim: The Final Truth' also stars Salman Khan.
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US private sector's production decreases at slower rate, new orders increase in Sep
(MENAFN) Based on the most recent flash purchasing managers' index (PMI) figures issued by the United States-based financial services corporations S&P Global on Friday, in September, United States private sector corporations reported a milder fall in production.
The corporation stated that the headline Flash United States PMI Composite Output Index increased from 44.6 in August to 49.3 in September.
According to a report, "although manufacturers continued to register a slight fall in production, service providers signaled a much slower pace of decline in output."
The Manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), which gauges managers' involvement in the industrial sector, increased marginally by 0.3 point from the previous month to hit 51.8 in September -- the second-lowest result since July two years ago, and a value above 50 denotes sector expansion, whereas a reading below 50 denotes sector decline.
According to S&P Global, private sector companies' new orders received in September moved back into expansionary zone at the quickest pace since May of the current year.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly the formation of a new“coalition of Patriot air defense systems.”
The Head of State said this in his evening video address to the nation, Ukrinform reports.
“We continued the conversation about a new coalition to protect life –Coalition of Patriots. Step by step, we are moving with our partners to make this coalition as effective in protecting life and freedom as all our other defense coalitions that have already been established,” Zelensky said.
He thanked for all the defense support provided to Ukraine, and especially for the Storm Shadow missiles, which have proven to be extremely effective on the frontline.
In addition, Zelensky discussed with the UK Foreign Secretary the preparations for the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
“The Summit must be meaningful. Then it will become historic. Thank you to everyone who helps Ukraine! Thank you to everyone who is bringing the defeat of Russian terror closer!” Zelensky added.
As reported by Ukrinform, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
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EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPCOR's annual dividend to its sole shareholder, the City of Edmonton, will increase from $171 million in 2021 to $177 million in 2022. The increase was recommended by EPCOR's Board of Directors, and approved by the shareholder on November 25, 2021.
“Based on EPCOR's strong and stable performance, and growth achieved through successful business development activities, company earnings support an increase to the dividend in 2022,” said EPCOR President and CEO Stuart Lee.
In accordance with EPCOR's dividend policy, the new dividend amount will remain in effect until the EPCOR Board recommends a different amount to the shareholder for approval.
“EPCOR's diversification and growth into a North American utility, with operations in four provinces and three states, continues to create value for Edmontonians and for customers in each of the communities we serve,” explained Lee.“EPCOR's investments are sustaining and expanding reliable utility service, while keeping utility rates affordable and competitive.”
EPCOR, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, builds, owns and operates electrical, natural gas and water transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and the United States. The company also provides electricity, natural gas and water products and services to residential and commercial customers. EPCOR, headquartered in Edmonton, is committed to conducting its business and operations safely and responsibly, while positively contributing to the environment and social causes in the communities it serves. EPCOR is an Alberta Top 75 employer, and is ranked among Corporate Knights' 2021 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.
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(MENAFN) According to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday, pending home sales in the US rose 0.8 percent in February for a third consecutive month. This is a positive sign for the housing market, as the market expectation was for the figure to show a decline of 2.3 percent after it jumped 8.1 percent in January. The rise in pending home sales in December, which was the first in six consecutive months, further indicates that the housing sector’s contraction may be coming to an end.
However, despite the recent uptick in pending home sales, the figures were down 21.1 percent year-on-year, according to the NAR statement. This suggests that the housing market is still grappling with the impact of the pandemic and other economic challenges. Lawrence Yun, the association’s chief economist, noted that "existing-home sales, pending contracts and new-home construction pending contracts have turned the corner and climbed for the past three months," indicating that the housing sector is slowly recovering.
Yun also noted that mortgage rates have improved in recent weeks after the federal government guaranteed the status of most mortgages amidst uncertainty in the financial market. While access to commercial mortgage loans could become increasingly difficult, residential mortgage loans are expected to be more readily available. This is a positive development for potential homebuyers, as it may make it easier for them to secure financing for their purchases.
Pending home sales measure the change in the number of houses under contract to be sold, but still awaiting the transaction. They exclude new home construction. They are considered a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings. The recent uptick in pending home sales suggests that the US housing market may be on the path to recovery, but it will be important to continue monitoring the data in the coming months to see if the trend continues.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, March 7 (KUNA) -- The Arab League on Wednesday said Arab woman would remain an "extraordinary example at the international level in protecting countries and supporting societies' stability and security in the Arab region".
The organization praised the women role in Arab countries in a statement issued on the International Women's Day (IWD) falling tomorrow (Thursday).
The statement quoted Director of Women, Family and Children's Department of the General-Secretariat, Ennas Makkawi, as saying that this year's celebration comes under the theme, "Time has come for rural and urban leaders to change women life".
This also comes in recognition of women role in various aspects of life, and in all political, economic, and social fields, and of the efforts they exerted in "contribution to the progress and development of our societies," she said.
The Arab League this year concurrently with the celebration of IWD, held a ministerial conference on "Belonging and Legal Identity" as well as the 37th session of Arab Women Committee meeting, in addition to the regional preparatory meeting of the 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Makkawi said.
The Arab region suffers from conflicts, instability, Israeli occupation of the Palestinian lands, increasing refugees, which all boosted importance of women rights at all levels and put this issue at the top of Arab work priorities, she added.
Out of the League's keenness on offering Arab women all of their rights, it issued the "Belonging and Legal Identity" announcement to offer the citizenship rights along with enhancing commitment of respecting children rights in the Arab region, she said.
The Arab League will organize an international event on the sidelines of The 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women meeting of "empowerment of rural women in implementing the sustainable development agenda of women in the Arab region in 2030, Makkawi affirmed.
This comes to reflect the League's commitment to exerting all possible efforts to cooperate with all member states in support of women empowerment issues at the regional and international levels, to fulfil the progress and prosperity of Arab societies, she said. (end) mfm.hdr.tma.lb
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Mafraq, Feb.12 (Petra) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, called on the international community to provide Jordan with the necessary funding to enable it to play its role in serving Syrian refugees.
During a tour in the Al-Zaatari refugee camp in the northern governorate of Mafraq, Grandi underlined the need for international and humanitarian organizations and the international community to increase the support and funding for host countries of Syrian refugees, especially Jordan, given the heavy burden these countries hold.
He said he chose Jordan as the first leg of his regional tour because it has been receiving refugees for 70 years from Palestine, Iraq, Syria and others; with approximately 41 nationalities on its territory; pointing out that Jordan is an example to be followed in terms of hospitality, generosity and providing a safe haven to those in need.
He added that Jordan provides opportunities for creativity and innovation, lauding the openness of the Jordanian government and the Jordanian people's hospitality, as they have welcomed hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees.
These efforts must be appreciated and Jordan and refugees have to be supported, Grandi stressed, calling on third world countries to resettle refugees in their countries to reduce the number of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey.
He indicated that he will visit Syria next month as the crisis enters its eighth year, wondering "how long will this war last?." He said he had visited the Al-Azraq refugee camp and had seen a center that treats children affected by the war. He added that Syrians are willing to return to their country but are not prepared for it now, due to the lack of safety and security The UNHCR plans to relocate 10,000 refugees to other countries, Grandi declared, calling on the United States and Denmark to take such steps and help refugees to resettle.
In his tour at the Al-Zaatari camp, in which he was accompanied by UNHCR Representative in Jordan, Stefano Severe, and its spokesperson Melissa Fleming, the UN agency chief checked on refugees needs and needed services and met with a number of Syrian families and listened to their demands.
The tour included the Al-Zaatari employment office, which provides refugees with job opportunities and permits and the camp's solar power station, which will increase the supply of electricity to the camp from 12-15 hours a day.
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SkyTeam is about to get its first U.K.–based member airline — Virgin Atlantic has formally announced its plans to join the global alliance in early 2023.
This is expected to enhance SkyTeam's transatlantic network and range of services to and from Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
Virgin Atlantic customers will benefit from a consistent customer experience across more than 1,000 global destinations. They'll also have more opportunities to earn and redeem miles across member airlines, and enjoy access to a network of 750-plus airport lounges spanning six continents.
The airline's Flying Club members are set to enjoy significant benefits from the day of official enrolment into SkyTeam early next year. Virgin Atlantic Silver Card holders will be recognized as SkyTeam Elite Members, while Gold Card members will become Elite Plus. This recognition promises a raft of benefits, including priority for check-in, baggage handling, and boarding.
Virgin Atlantic's entry into the alliance builds upon the success of its transatlantic joint venture partnership with long-established SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM. The four partners are co-located at London Heathrow's Terminal 3, alongside fellow member airlines Aeromexico and China Eastern, providing customers with smooth airside transits and the convenient connection times.
Codeshare agreements are already in place with Aeromexico and Middle East Airlines; similarly, Virgin has signed interline agreements with all SkyTeam members.
In partnership with Delta and Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic flies to 12 destinations throughout the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. This May, it launched a brand-new service to Austin, and the airline will start daily flights to Tampa from November.
Virgin Atlantic operates long-haul services from UK regional airports including Edinburgh and Manchester. The airline offers a comprehensive network to North America and the Caribbean in partnership with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM, and also operates services to Greater China, Israel, Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Africa.
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(MENAFN - The Peninsula)
QNA Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced Saturday the postponement of the Amir Cup semi-final, as a precautionary measure based on the participation of Al Sadd, Al Duhail and Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League matches.
The Qatar Football Association (QFA) said in a statement that it decided to postpone the two semi-final matches of the Amir Cup to be held on May 9-10 instead of May 6-7 as previously scheduled.
This decision comes due to the participation of Al Sadd, Al Duhail and Al Rayyan clubs in the AFC Champions League matches that were held in Saudi Arabia and India. It was made as a precaution after the return of the clubs to the country, especially those coming from India since Qatar imposed new restrictions in this regard.
The decision has been announced in accordance with the precautionary measures and preventive measures imposed by the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management and the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
Al Sadd and Al Arabi will meet on Sunday, May 9 in the first semi-final, and Al Duhail and Al Rayyan will play on May 10.
The two matches will be held at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at exactly 10:00pm. QFA said a penalty shoot-out will be played in case of a tie in regulation time. The two winners from the two matches will qualify for the final (fourth stage), which will be held on May 14 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
It is worth noting that the two matches of the semifinal round of the Amir Cup will be held without fans in the stands to protect the health and safety of everyone.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Bezeq Israel Telecom said rapid fibre optics and mobile 5G
network rollouts would continue to drive growth as home telephone
use tails off, Trend reports with reference to Reuters .
Bezeq currently reaches more than 1.36 million households with
its fibre network and as of the end of June had 180,000 customers
for its fibre service. It said it had a record number of new
subscribers in July.
It aims for 1.5 million homes to have fibre access by year-end
and for 2.2 million - 82% of the country - in the coming years.
'We are running faster than we planned,' Bezeq Chairman Gil
Sharon told Reuters on Wednesday after Israel's largest telecoms
group issued second-quarter financial results.
Bezeq's broadband internet revenue grew 10% in the second
quarter to 443 million shekels ($135 million), while telephony
revenue dropped 17.5% to 189 million.
'As more fibre comes into play, Internet will continue to go up
and compensate,' Sharon said.
Smaller rivals Cellcom and Partner Communications are also
deploying their own fibre networks.
A total of 1.6 million households have access to fibre and there
are 670,000 subscribers, according to the Communications
Bezeq said it earned 310 million shekels ($93 million) in the
second quarter excluding one-time items, compared with 304 million
shekels a year earlier and 293 million forecast in a Reuters poll
of analysts. Revenue gained 1.1% to 2.23 billion shekels.
Bezeq said it intended to pay a dividend for the first half of
294 million shekels, or 0.11 shekel per share, in October - 50% of
first-half net profit.
Its shares were up 2.1% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv.
Last week, Bezeq raised its estimate for adjusted 2022 net
profit to 1.1-1.2 billion shekels from a prior forecast of 1.0-1.1
billion. read more
Bezeq was helped by a 130% rise in net income at mobile phone
unit Pelephone as its subscriber base grew. Sharon said Pelephone
is able to sell 5G packages at higher prices.
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Uber on Wednesday reported a profit in second quarter on one-time gains and said its pandemic-stalled ride-hailing business was showing signs of recovering.
The San Francisco-based company reported a profit of $1.1 billion. Revenue rose to $3.9 billion in the recently ended quarter, more than double what it took in during the same period last year.
The net income for the quarter included gains of $1.4 billion from the revaluation of its investment in Chinese ride-share firm Didi and another $272 million from its stake in the autonomous technology firm Aurora, according to Uber.
Uber made "strong progress" in luring drivers and couriers back to its smartphone-summoned ride and delivery businesses, chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in an earnings release.
But its delivery operations including Uber Eats generated the largest amount of revenue, with the unit continuing to benefit from trends that began during pandemic lockdowns last year.
"Our platform is getting stronger each quarter, with consumers who engage with both Mobility and Delivery now generating nearly half of our total company gross bookings," Khosrowshahi said.
Revenue from Uber's rides and delivery units essentially doubled, while money taken in by a freight division that connects truckers with shippers jumped 65 percent, according to Uber.
"Uber's ride sharing business is on a clear path to recovery, however, expect some hiccups along the way as the delta variant, particularly as many drivers still feel uncomfortable with customers in their cars," said eMarketer analyst Eric Haggstrom.
"On the delivery side, new verticals such as grocery and alcohol have shown incredible early traction."
Uber shares were down more than 7 percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures.
Uber in July announced a $2.25 billion deal to beef up its freight unit with the acquisition of Transplace, a firm specializing in logistics management software.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) One man was killed and another was injured in a Russian airstrike on Beryslav in Kherson region.
Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
"The enemy dropped 12 guided aerial bombs on the city. In total, the Russian army dropped 28 bombs on Beryslav district today. A private house was hit. The owner fell under the rubble. A 65-year-old man died on the spot," he posted.
In addition, a 57-year-old man who was on the street was injured during the shelling - he had broken limbs.
Prokudin added that the territories of an enterprise, store, and driving school were hit.
As reported by Ukrinform, the Russian military dropped ammunition from a drone on a car in the city of Beryslav in Kherson region, injuring the 75-year-old owner of the car.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The fight to retake Crimea will be decisive in the Russia-Ukraine war.
The relevant statement was made by retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, a former commander of US Army Europe, in an interview with insider , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The decisive terrain for this war is Crimea. The Ukrainian government knows that they cannot settle for Russia retaining control of Crimea,” Hodges said.
In his words, Ukraine will“never be safe or secure or able to rebuild their economy so long as Russia retains Crimea”.
According to Hodges, the next few months will see Ukraine setting the conditions for the eventual liberation of Crimea.
Hodges stressed that Ukraine would need long-range precision strike weapons like the longer-range ATACMS missiles that can be fired from a truck-mounted HIMARS launcher in order to successfully boot Russia out of Crimea.
Liberating Crimea could be achieved by isolating the peninsula via air and land attacks to sever and disrupt Russia's main links to Crimea, including the Kerch Bridge, Hodges noted.
In his words, once Crimea is isolated, Ukraine would need to employ a“wide array of long-range systems against the exposed Russian facilities and groupings in Crimea, making it untenable for them, and compelling them to leave”.
In this regard, Hodges criticized the Biden administration for unwillingness to provide longer-range weapons, noting that Russian systems in Crimea and elsewhere are“killing innocent Ukrainians”.
Photo: U.S. Embassy Kyiv
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Oman, represented by the Ministry of Tourism, has concluded its participation in the Arab Tourism Investment Forum and the Executive Board meeting of the Arab Tourism Organization held in Tunisia.
The event saw the presence of ministerial delegations from Arab countries and Arab businessmen and investors. The sultanate's delegation was headed by H E Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamad al Mehrzi, Minister of Tourism and the head of the Arab Tourism Ministerial Board.
The Arab Tourism Investment Forum was organised by the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism and traditional industries, under the auspices of Shahed Yousuf, the Prime Minister of Tunisia, as well ministers, tourism company representatives, chambers of commerce, Arab tourism authorities, investors and businessmen, a press release stated.
The forum offered investors an opportunity to learn about the incentives and facilities that Arab countries offer, to encourage investments in the tourism sector. The Arab Tourism Investment Forum is an annual event that is held in Tunisia, also known as the Tunisian-Arab Tourism Investment Forum.
The event aims to build bridges between the Arab countries in the tourism sector and establish commercial integration between investment entities in the Arab world. On the sidelines of the forum, several meetings were held between the sultanate's delegation and other ministerial delegations and Arab businessmen and investors, in order to promote Oman as an ideal tourism destination.
H E Mehrzi spearheaded the second Executive Board Meeting of the Arab Tourism Organization. The meeting detailed the efforts made by the Arab Tourism Organization to support and empower Arab tourism, as well as the strategies, visions, and initiatives offered to the Arab tourism sector. The meeting's third edition will be held in Yunbaa in Saudi Arabia.
During the visit, H E Mehrzi and the Omani delegation also met Salma al Lumi al Raqeeq, the Minister of Tunisian Tourism, and discussed ways to develop the tourism industry in both countries. H E Mehrzi invited his Tunisian counterpart to attend the second Tourism and Culture Conference that is being hosted by the sultanate in December. H E Mehrzi, the chairman of Salalah Port and Free Zone also met Mabrook Karsheed, Minister of State Property and Real Estate Affairs in Tunisia.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Dec 5 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has engaged prominent social media influencers to promote stories related to the Ram temple, its construction work, development of Ayodhya and Lord Ram across various social media platforms before the "pran pratishtha" (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024.
The state government has allocated a budget of Rs 25 lakhs for this activity.
The Culture Department has been tasked with the responsibility to reach out to people through social media platforms.
Mukesh Meshram, principal secretary, tourism and culture, said:“Influencers with a significant presence on major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube have already been approached for collaboration.”
Apart from this, documentary films on events related with Ramayana are also being produced, added Meshram.
The series of events also include release of books authored by various writers focusing on the life and philosophy of Lord Ram.
Additionally, an album centred on Ramayana, featuring devotional singers from both India and abroad, is slated for release, with a budget allocation of Rs 1 crore, said Meshram.
Various events related with Ramayana will be projected through the water, sky, and land.
Ram Katha will unfold through projection mapping on the banks of the Saryu River, a drone show in the sky, and narration of diverse stories through a laser show on water screens in river Saryu.
As Ayodhya has also been associated with Jainism and Buddhism, a budget of Rs 10 crore has been allocated to project this history.
Work on facades of shops on Rampath, Janmabhoomi Path and Bhakti Path in Ayodhya has also begun.
Commercial establishments will feature symbols such as conch, trident, bow and arrow, mace, chakra, swastika, and the saffron flag to enhance the aesthetic appeal with their vibrant colours.
These artworks will be painted white and saffron on a dark maroon background.
According to Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) secretary Satyendra Singh, the facade design work is being undertaken by the development authority.
A separate budget of Rs 42 crore has been set aside for facades along these routes.
The ADA official said that widening of the 13-km Rampath is being carried out with a budget of Rs 798 crore.
The 742-metre Bhaktipath is being widened with a budget of Rs 62 crore.
Additionally, beautification of the two-kilometre-long Dharampath is in progress at a cost of Rs 65 crore and the 566-metre-long Janmabhoomi Path with a budget of Rs 39 crore.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine was completely liberated from the Nazi invaders as a result of conduct ofthe East Carpathian Strategic Offensiveon October 28, 1944.
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stated this in his address to the Ukrainian people on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi invaders, the press service of the Head of State reports.
"Today we celebrate a particularly memorable event: Ukraine was finally liberated from the Nazi invaders as a result of the successful East Carpathian Strategic Offensive on October 28, 1944," Poroshenko stated.
He reminded that about 9 million Ukrainians were killed during the World War II.
"Honoring the winners, we become particularly cognizant of the power of great love for our native land, which makes us invincible," the President added.
In turn, Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman noted in his address that the World War II had inflicted unprecedented financial, resource and economic losses, and, most importantly, claimed millions of lives of Ukrainians and representatives of other peoples, the Government portal reports.
"Today we mark the 73rd anniversary of liberation from the Nazi invaders. On October 28, 1944, the military formations of the First and the Fourth Ukrainian Fronts reached the modern border of Ukraine in the area of Uzhgorod city, displacing the last occupying forces from the territory of our country," Groysman stated.
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Guwahati, Dec 2 (IANS) All India Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Friday said Muslim men get married soon after turning 21 while Hindu men stay unmarried till the age of 40 to have illegal relations with at least three women.
He said 'this is the reason why Hindus now-a-days have fewer children'.
'After the age of 40, Hindus get married. How can they have children if they marry so late? When you sow only on fertile land, you can expect good results,' he added.
Ajmal suggested Hindus to follow the same 'formula' for getting married as Muslims do.
He said if Hindu girls marry men at the age of 18-20 years, they can have a good number of children.
The AIUDF chief's comment has already drawn wide-scale criticism from many corners.
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Qatar- NBK named official transport partner for QIEF
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Nasser Bin Khaled (NBK), one of Qatar's leading business conglomerates, will be the official car transport for the 24th Qatar International Equestrian Festival (QIEF), which will be held at the Qatar Racing an Equestrian Club (QREC) in Doha from February 19-26 under the patronage of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
NBK will have 60 dazzling Mercedes Benz S-Class vehicles lined up for the star-studded event, adding comfort and class to the transportation solutions for the entire event and its high-profile guests in addition to granting 10 Mitsubishi cars to the QREC.
The sponsorship announcement was marked with a signing ceremony which took place at the QREC in the presence of NBK Chairman and CEO Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled AI Thani and QREC President Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh AI Thani.
Sheikh Nawaf said: "Our partnership with the QREC has spanned more than a decade through which we have seen the club saving no effort to promote the sports heritage of our country. Equestrian sports are deeply rooted in the fabric of our culture and we are, therefore, extremely proud to be associated with such an event. We're confident that this year's edition will prove to be just as memorable and fantastic."
This sponsorship is in line with NBK's effort to be at the vanguard of sports in Qatar, having strongly invested to promote national sports happenings and home-grown initiatives since its inception.
Sheikh Mohammed said: "The QREC has played a significant role in promoting a first-rate professional equestrian culture
in Qatar and has staged unparalleled events which saw the attendance of scores of highly-recognized equestrian figures from across the globe. There's no doubt that our partnership with one of the largest business organization in the country, such as NBK, will be key to maintaining the success of this esteemed event particularly when NBK has been considered the club's sports partner for years."
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High figure of Americans shopped during Thanksgiving weekend
(MENAFN) A high figure of Americans shopped throughout Thanksgiving weekend, while the volume of online sales in Cyber Monday reach an all-time high, regardless of US inflation hovering around its highest level in four years.
A sum of 196.7 million customers shopped in stores and online throughout the five-day shopping spree from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, Nov. 24 - 28, as read by a survey by National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
The number is a gain of almost 17 million shoppers from 2021 and it surpass the organizations' approximation of 166.3 million made before Thanksgiving weekend.
"It is important to note that while some may claim that retail sales gains are the result of higher prices, they must acknowledge the historic growth in consumers who are shopping in-store and online during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend and into Cyber Monday. It is consumer demand that is driving growth," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay stated.
"As inflationary pressures persist, consumers have responded by stretching their dollars in any way possible. Retailers have responded accordingly, offering shoppers a season of buying convenience, matching sales and promotions across online and in-store channels to accommodate their customers at each interaction," he further noted.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Amman Chamber of Industry's exports during the first 11 months of this year dropped by 6.37 per cent compared to the same period of 2016, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday.
The exports were affected by a drop of seven industrial sectors namely: Construction, packaging, filling, paper, carton, leather and textile.
According to the chamber figures, the value of exports dropped to JD3.859 billion till November 2017, compared to JD4.121 billion during the same period last year.
Mining sector exports reached JD877 million, while chemicals and cosmetics stood at JD646 million and JD573 million for medical industry.
The figures also showed that the exports of food, agriculture, and livestock amounted to JD416 million, leather and textile reached JD389 million while engineering and ICT stood at JD378 million, according to Petra.
The rest of the exports were in the sectors of packaging, paper, carton and stationary, amounting to JD283 million, plastic and rubber reaching JD166 million and the construction sector with JD110 million.
Wood and furniture sector recorded the least with JD22 million.
India topped the list of countries which imported Jordanian industrial products over the last 11 months with a value of JD517 million, followed by Iraq with JD506 million, Saudi Arabia at JD498 million and the US with JD457 million.
Regarding Jordanian exports to Palestine, an increase of 23.44 per cent was recorded with a value of JD147 million compared to JD119 million during the same period last year.
However, exports to Syria increased by 160 per cent reaching JD83 million compared to the first 11 months of 2016.
The chamber's exports to Indonesia, China, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Sudan and Qatar also witnessed an increase, according to the report.
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Health Forum aims to discuss healthy lifestyles
BEMIDJI – Community members are invited to gather later this month for a conversation on fostering healthy communities.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Between 22:00 on June 8 and 04:00 on June 9, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones and Kh-101/Kh-55 cruise missiles, targeting the country's military facilities and critical infrastructure.
According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Air Force said this in a post on facebook .
Shahed drones were launched from the south, whereas cruise missiles were launched from four Tu-95ms strategic bombers in the Caspian Sea area.
Up to 16 attack UAVs and six air-launched cruise missiles were used in the attack, the Ukrainian Air Force said.
"In the areas of responsibility of the Air Commands East, West and South and in cooperation with the air defense forces of other elements of Ukraine's defense forces, the air defense forces and means of the Air Force destroyed four Kh-101/Kh-55 cruise missiles, ten Shahed-136/131 and Lancet attack drones and four Orlan-10 and Supercam operational and tactical UAVs," the report said.
Also, at around 20:00 on June 8, the enemy struck a civilian object in the Cherkasy region with two Kalibr missiles fired from the Black Sea.
Ukraine's Air Force carried out up to 20 air strikes against air defense equipment, logistics, military equipment and positions of the occupying forces during the past and current day.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Kerala State Lotteries Department will announce the results of the
Karunya KR-621 lottery at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday( Sep 30). The lottery is published in 12 series, subject to change, and a total of 108 lakh tickets are made available for purchase each week. The first-place winner will get a chance to win Rs 80 lakh.
Prize winners are advised to cross-verify the winning numbers with the results published in the Kerala Government Gazette and submit the winning tickets within 30 days.
Here is the prize structure of Karunya KR 621:
1st Prize: Rs 80 lakh
2nd Prize: Rs 5 lakh
Consolation Prize: Rs 8000
3rd Prize: Rs 1 lakh
For tickets ending with numbers:
4th Prize: Rs 5000
5th Prize: Rs 2000
6th Prize: Rs 1000
7th Prize: Rs 500
8th Prize: Rs 100
For prizes below Rs 5,000, winners can claim their winnings from any lottery shop in Kerala. However, for amounts exceeding Rs 5,000, winners must surrender their tickets at a bank or government lottery office, accompanied by appropriate identification proofs.
In addition to the regular weekly lotteries, the Kerala State Lottery Department organizes special seasonal lotteries called "bumpers" during festive occasions like Christmas, Summer, Vishu, Monsoon, and Thiruvonam. These initiatives align with the government's objectives of revenue generation and employment creation within the state.
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Perham chamber award winners announced
The Perham Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of the 2011 Chamber Leadership Award as well as the inductee into the Hall of Fame.
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Qatar yesterday produced a sterling show in their first match of the last 8 stage at the 21st Asian Senior Men's Volleyball Championship, thrashing Australia 3-0 in Chiba, Japan. Youssef Oughlaf, Belal Nabel and Nikola Vasic were stars for Al Annabi as the trio combined for a total of 37 points. Qatar won the match with a 25-20, 25-20, 25-21 score-line after overcoming a sluggish start to the match.
Qatar will take on China in their final group match today and victory against China will ensure their place in the semifinals. Australia will take on hosts Japan today. The matches of the tournament are being played at the Chiba Port Arena. Yesterday, Australia started well but Qatar soon gained control of the match despite early errors in attack. Captain Ibrahim Ibrahim fired three aces in the first set as Qatar came within a point, 13-12. They also activated the middle attack to add to Oughlaf's right wing mission.
As their opponents suffered from errors, Qatar took the first set, 25-20. Al Annabi enforced their middle game further with Abunabot upfront. They also earned off their opponent's numerous attack miscues and service errors.
During extended sequences, setter Milos Stevanovic made good decisions to ultimately enable his hitters toward a good swing. Oughlaf operated with more energy and consistency from the right flank, which helped Qatar succeed with 25-20 in the second set.
In the third set, Australia changed up their right-wing hitter to Curtis Stockton, who was able to connect on several plays.
Max Staples and Edgar were set up from the left side, but the Volleyroos could not seem to get their rhythm going. They needed to control the middle more to increase their chances of getting back in the match.
Qatar found good benefit from Vasic who swung from the flanks and also played fantastic game on the receive. He scored the final point for Qatar's 25-21 finish in the final set.
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(MENAFN) The recently concluded QSTP XLR8 cycle 13 Demo Day saw a number of aspiring startups pitch their ideas and strategies for providing innovative solutions to potential problems. These early-stage ideation programs provide a platform for startups to evaluate the commercial viability of their ideas, according to Mohammed Zebian, the Program Manager for Acceleration at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
In an interview with The Peninsula, Zebian explained that the main objective of the program is to give aspiring startup teams the space to explore their ideas and examine their commercial potential. Through this process, they learn how to evaluate the business value of their idea, identify their target customer, and determine how to generate revenue. Teams also work on building prototypes and presenting their solutions through a pitch deck on Demo Day.
Zebian emphasized that the XLR8 programs aim to bring innovative ideas and their creators forward and teach them how to validate their ideas with commercial potential. This involves training them on how to present their ideas to a group of investors and launch a successful company.
As a member of the Qatar Foundation (QF), QSTP supports prospective startups in various ways, including funding, mentoring, and training. Through these programs, QSTP is helping to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar and the wider region.
The Demo Day event provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring startups to showcase their ideas and receive feedback from experts in the field. It also serves as a platform for potential investors to discover new ideas and invest in promising startups. Overall, the QSTP XLR8 cycle 13 Demo Day highlights the importance of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in order to drive economic growth and create new opportunities in Qatar and beyond.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Pope Francis may pay a visit to Ukraine in the near future.
This was announced by the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, who spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum on December 1, the KSF press service told Ukrinform.
'A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to personally talk with Pope Francis about Ukraine. He is very concerned about the fate of ordinary people, the people who may not be fully heard today,' the top cleric said. Read also: Epifaniy
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'His Holiness was very interested in how the Ukrainian people live, and he is really deeply concerned about this,' added His Beatitude Sviatoslav.
The UGCC chief said the Pope may soon pay a visit to the country.
'We have some good news. We expect him to visit Ukraine. This hasn't been announced yet, but we are already in anticipation and preparation,' said the head of the UGCC.
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His Beatitude also said he had told the Pope about the common feelings among representatives of various Ukrainian churches and religions that the war would end after the Pope visited Ukraine.
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