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Immediate tax breaks available for Haiti contributions
People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Chandigarh [India], April 13 (ANI): One more person has tested positive for coronavirus in Haryana's Sirsa, taking the total number of cases to 182 in the state on Monday, the state health department said.
"One COVID-19 case reported in Haryana (Sirsa) today, the total number of coronavirus positive cases in the state is now at 182, including 143 active cases, 37 discharged and 2 deaths," the state health department said in a statement.
The total number of positive coronavirus cases across the country is 9,352, including 8,048 active cases. So far, 980 patients have been cured and discharged while 324 deaths have been recorded, as per data provided by the Ministry of Health. (ANI)


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Representatives of Thumbay Healthcare along with Indian Association Ajman, top management and COO's, Thumbay University Hospital staff, faculty and the community came together to celebrate the UAE's 50th National Day and Commemoration Day with a series of events and activities, including observing a moment of silence to honour martyrs who have fallen as the flag was raised half-mast.
On the occasion, a 50 per cent discount on out patient (OPD) consultations throughout Thumbay Healthcare's specialities was also announced. The offer runs for two days - November 30 from 9am to 9pm and December 1 from 11am to 7pm.
The 24x7 emergency departments, laboratory and pharmacy will be operational on both days and residents can enjoy 15 per cent discount on laboratory and radiology services.
Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice-president of Healthcare, said:“As UAE marks its 50th National Day, it holds a special place of pride in our hearts with its achievements across the globe. United Arab Emirates has become a home away from home and a hub for healthcare and medical tourism in the region. Planting trees reflects the noble values of this nation that it stands for and our contribution towards the green initiative campaign. We have also announced 50 per cent discount across all specialities on OPD consultations for the benefit of the community and as a mark of respect to the visionary leaders of this country who have always believed in giving back to the society”.
Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder president of the Group said:“Thumbay Group's zeal for embarking on unique initiatives, always in alignment with the strategic vision of the UAE's leadership has been the reason for his consistent success.”
Thumbay Group's pioneering role in the region has led to create something unique. It is the first such project in the private sector not only in the UAE, but also the entire Middle East region, and has evolved as a regional hub of futuristic medical education, state-of-the-art healthcare and cutting-edge research, creating a mark in the global map.
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(MENAFN) The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on Tuesday that the US and Japan have signed a critical minerals agreement. The agreement aims to diversify supply chains and improve economic and trade relations between the two nations. This agreement builds on a 2019 trade agreement and seeks to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains while promoting the adoption of electric vehicle battery technologies.
According to the USTR, the federal agency responsible for developing American trade policy, both nations have committed to facilitating trade, promoting fair competition, and market-oriented conditions for trade in critical minerals. They will also advance robust labor and environmental standards. In addition, they will cooperate in efforts to ensure secure, transparent, sustainable, and equitable critical minerals supply chains.
The critical minerals agreement also aims to promote cooperation in the non-imposition of export duties on critical minerals. The agreement includes domestic measures to address non-market policies and practices of other countries affecting trade in critical minerals. Furthermore, it includes practices regarding the review of investments in the minerals sector by foreign entities.
The International Energy Agency regards critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements as essential components in many rapidly growing clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles. With the world's shift towards clean energy, the demand for these minerals has surged. The agreement between the US and Japan seeks to ensure that the supply chains for critical minerals remain secure and sustainable.
This agreement between the US and Japan is a significant step towards strengthening critical minerals supply chains. It aims to promote fair competition, secure supply chains, and advance labor and environmental standards. With this agreement, both nations can cooperate to ensure that the critical minerals sector remains sustainable, transparent, and equitable.
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Azerbaijan's oil and gas strategy is to continue to remain a reliable partner, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said.
Shahbazov made the remarks at a press conference in Baku Feb. 15 following the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council.
He added that Azerbaijan for many years has proved itself as an oil country.
"However, after the implementation of such a giant project as the Southern Gas Corridor, Azerbaijan is becoming a big producer and exporter of gas to Europe and is becoming famous as a gas country,' Shahbazov said. 'Gas compared to oil is a more environmentally friendly product and the need for it, including in Europe, is growing. Taking into account this and Azerbaijan's rich natural resources, gas export is a priority for the country."
He added that Azerbaijan has proved itself as a reliable partner and its strategy is to continue to remain such a partner.
The Southern Gas Corridor is one of the priority projects for the EU and provides for the transportation of 10 billion cubic meters of Azerbaijani gas from the Caspian region through Georgia and Turkey to Europe.
At the initial stage, the gas to be produced as part of the Stage 2 of development of Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field is considered as the main source for the Southern Gas Corridor projects. Other sources can also connect to this project at a later stage.
As part of the Shah Deniz Stage 2, the gas will be exported to Turkey and European markets by expanding the South Caucasus Pipeline and the construction of Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) and Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
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Doha: Qatar University (QU) and the Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica to the State of Qatar signed a letter of intent yesterday at the QU campus, in the presence of the Vice President of Costa Rica H E Marvin Rodríguez Cordero.
The letter of intent aims to develop friendly international cooperation according to the two parties' interests by developing academic and scholarly exchanges and establishing a long-term, mutually beneficial association.
Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to Qatar, H E Mariano Segura, and QU President Dr. Hassan Al Derham signed the agreement.
Vice President Cordero said,“The contribution of public and private universities, in association with State institutions, private companies, and communities, constitutes an innovative initiative and disruptive for the promotion of productive and social development of those peripheral and impoverished territories.”
“Both the government institutions and universities need to work hard for the empowerment and autonomy of all communities and of all new social and productive enterprises that are established,” he added.
Ambassador Seguro said,“Agreements such as the one signed today are very profitable for both countries. Therefore, from our representation in Qatar, we assume the commitment to work hand in hand with Qatar University, thinking not only in strengthening diplomatic ties that unite our countries but also of the well-being of our students, teaching staff, and the future of education.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Al Derham said,“The signed MoU today is in line with QU's strategy to expand its Graduate Studies programme and enrich it with the best talents worldwide. Through this cooperation, we open an opportunity for distinguished and talented students from Central and South America the opportunity to be a part of Qatar University's distinctive graduate community renowned for academic excellence.”
Both parties agreed to establish ties of friendship and cooperation, establish specific QU scholarship schemes and reciprocal scholarships at interested Costa Rican institutions.
They will also promote mutual understanding, academic collaboration, cultural and personnel exchanges, and work toward more formal, complex, and binding agreements.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In a ringing endorsement of the new Parliament House in New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has tweeted: "What a magnificent new home for the people who uphold our Constitution, represent every citizen of this great Nation and protect the diversity of her one People."
The tweet is marked to @narendramodi ji. It goes on to add: "A new Parliament building for a New India but with the age-old dream of Glory for India. Jai Hind! #MyParliamentMyPride"
Accompanying it is a 1:48-minute video, with the 'Swades' anthem 'Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera' playing in the background, where Shah Rukh explains the significance of the new Parliament building, which is to be inaugurated shortly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Hindi.
Towards the end he breaks into English to say: "It is said that Parliament is to the nation what the soul is to the body. My sincerest prayer is that the soul of our democracy remains robust in its new home and continues to foster liberty, fraternity and equality for ages to come."
Shah Rukh ends his declaration with a Nehruvian flourish: "May this new abode of democracy build a new age that is renowned for its scientific temper and empathy for all. A new Parliament for a New India. But with the same age-old dream. The glory of India. Of our nation. Jai Hind!"
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3. A delegation headedby Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Zhandos Umiraliyev hasarrived in Azerbaijan on a working visit at the invitation ofAzerbaijani Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev, the Prosecutor'sOffice told Trend .
The delegation will participate in a five-sided meeting ofrepresentatives of the Prosecutor General's Offices of the Caspianlittoral states, which will be held in Baku.
During the bilateral meeting, Kamran Aliyev emphasized thecrucial role of mutual trust and dialogue between the leaders ofAzerbaijan and Kazakhstan in fostering ties across various domainsand creating new avenues for cooperation. It was highlighted thatthe inauguration of the Kurmangazy Children's Creativity Center inthe liberated Fuzuli district underscores the deep bond between thetwo nations.
The Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan also acknowledged thestrong cooperation between the prosecutor's offices and lawenforcement agencies of both countries across all sectors. Heexpressed confidence that legal contacts would be effectivelymaintained in the future.
Speaking of the forthcoming holding of the 29th session of theConference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on ClimateChange (COP29) in Azerbaijan, one of the most prestigiousinternational events in the world, he emphasized that it once againtestifies to the great trust and respect of the world countriestowards Azerbaijan. The growing authority of the country on aglobal scale was noted.
Kamran Aliyev also said the 29th annual conference and generalmeeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) willbe held in Azerbaijan from September 29 to October 2 this year, andan invitation has been sent to his Kazakh colleague BerikAsylov.
Zhandos Umiraliyev expressed appreciation for the warm receptionand highlighted the strong relations between the two countries aswell as the mutual support between their peoples.
The Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan emphasized thesignificance of the five-sided meeting of representatives from theProsecutor Generals of the Caspian littoral states. He expressedconfidence that fruitful mutual activities would continuesuccessfully in the future.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater presented part of Qatar's initiatives to protect children in armed conflicts during a regional meeting on preventing grave violations against children in armed conflicts, hosted by Doha Sunday via videoconferencing technology.
In a speech during the meeting's second session titled "Regional best practices on preventing grave violations against children in armed conflicts", she said Qatar is proud of its experience in mediation to resolve armed conflicts by peaceful means in accordance with the principles of justice and international law. Qatar was able to end many armed conflicts and achieve peace, and it continues this role in other armed conflicts, she added.
Qatar, she said, is also proud that it initiated the submission of a draft resolution to the 74th session of the UN General Assembly entitled "International Day to Protect Educational Institutions from Attacks". The draft resolution stipulates that September 9 of each year be considered a global day to protect education from attacks, and urges the international community to alleviate the ordeal of students affected by armed conflict. The draft resolution was adopted unanimously and the day was marked on September 9, 2022 for the third year.
She referred to Qatar's partnerships with regional organisations and many international partners to enhance the protection of children affected by conflict.
In a related context, she referred to the Education Above All Foundation initiative Educate a Child which provided education to 10mn children in developing countries affected by armed conflict, and the Women in Conflict Zones Initiative 2022 launched by the Qatar Fund for Development with the aim of supporting and empowering women and girls in the regions that witness conflicts and wars around the world.
HE AlKhater also referred to the Quest initiative launched by the Qatar Fund for Development to support Syrians affected by the conflict inside and outside Syria in 2016.
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New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The minimum temperature in Delhi is likely to dip to 7 degrees Celsius on December 12 and 13, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.
On Thursday, Delhi woke up to its minimum temperature settling at 9 degrees Celsius, and shallow fog. The air quality was at the lower end of the 'poor' category at an AQI of 208.
The level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 at 9 a.m. stood in the poor and moderate categories.
An Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', then 401 and between 500 is considered 'severe'.
System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research's (SAFAR) Wednesday summary read, 'For the next four days, i.e., December 8 to December 11, winds are likely to be moderate, increasing ventilation of pollutants. Minimum temperatures are likely to drop gradually leading to a more stable boundary layer during nighttime that helps accumulation of pollutants.
'With mostly clear sky conditions during the daytime, the peak mixing layer height is likely to be around 1.5 km causing moderate vertical mixing of the air mass. The net effect is that air quality for the next four days is likely to improve gradually but within the 'Moderate' or 'lower end of Poor' category,' it added.
Meanwhile, the maximum temperature for the day has been pegged at 24 degrees Celsius.
The relative humidity at 8.30 a.m. stood at 92 per cent.
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(MENAFN) Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid announcements of the Chinese economy’s ability to sustain economic development and estimates of an unexpected decline in reserves in the United States, despite the surge in the economy. number of omicron cases.
International benchmark Brent was trading at $ 74 per barrel at 07:30 GMT, up 0.03% after closing the previous session at $ 73.98 per barrel.
The U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hit $ 71.35 per barrel simultaneously, up 0.32% after closing at $ 71.12 per barrel on the previous trading session .
Deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s economic planning body, Ning Jizhe, on Wednesday reaffirmed in a meeting with Xinhua that the Chinese administration will prepare public spending, boost funding producers and small businesses and ensure cost stability.
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DOHA: Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and Hamad International Airport, commencing on June 1, 2023. Qatar Airways will operate its state-of-the-art AirA350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats.
In addition to the existing Narita-Doha service, the resumption of daily flights from Haneda Airport will increase the flight frequency from the greater Tokyo area from seven to 14 flights a week. Travellers from Tokyo will be able to enjoy seamless connections to over 160 destinations using the World Best Airline's extensive global network, including popular destinations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and more, through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, 'Best Airport in the Middle East' accolade for the ninth time in a row.
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The Omani Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday 1,931 new cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of positive Covid-19 cases to 228,579.
The ministry said that 14 new Covid-19-related deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths to 2,448.
The ministry added that 818 new cases have recovered, bringing the total number to 206,844 recoveries, while the number of hospitalized people has reached 1021 cases and 329 cases are in intensive care. (QNA)
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(MENAFN) In a bid to strengthen its capital markets and attract foreign asset managers, Qatar is introducing a market-making program, with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) allocating up to 1 billion Qatari riyals (USD275 million) towards this initiative. The program, announced by the QIA on Tuesday, aims to promote price discovery and diversify the country's capital markets.
By implementing this program, Qatar seeks to draw in more foreign asset managers who will invest in local shares, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the country's financial sector. The Qatar Stock Exchange is expected to benefit from increased liquidity, offering greater opportunities for both local and international investors.
The market-making program, which is anticipated to operate over a span of five years, will encompass approximately 90 percent of the market capitalization listed on the local bourse. This comprehensive coverage signifies Qatar's commitment to enhancing liquidity and market efficiency across a wide range of listed companies.
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The Fath Al Khair 5 cruise has arrived at the port of Cannes in France as part of its journey across the European capitals overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with the participation of 18 sailors.
Qatar's Ambassador to France Sheikh Ali bin Jassim al-Thani welcomed the Fath Al Khair 5 cruise.
He hailed the measures taken by the city of Cannes to facilitate this cultural and heritage station, pointing out that this event reflects the depth and richness of the cooperation between Qatar and France.
Sheikh Ali considered that receiving the boat as an affirmation of the importance of culture and heritage to enhance the interaction and communication between peoples, noting the readiness of Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. He renewed his invitation to football fans to participate extensively in this global event.
The ambassador also noted the interest that the French people show in learning about other cultures and civilisations.
Receiving the Fath Al Khair 5 cruise comes within the framework of the cultural celebrations organised by the city of Cannes during the summer, which hosts crowds of French vacationers and foreign tourists. It also contributes to identifying the characteristics and features of the journey and seeing the authentic Qatari marine heritage, which was for a long time in the history of Qatar the focus of economic life.
On July 4, the Fath Al Khair 5 cruise sailed from the port of Grand Hyper Marin in the Maltese capital Valletta in a journey which includes Italy, France and Spain, and stopped at the Italian ports of Sicily, Naples, Capri, Rome, Portofino, La Spezia, Spiaggia di Porto Ferro and Genoa.
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A subcabinet of state agency commissioners working to develop the next generation of opportunities for people with disabilities is seeking input throughout Minnesota this summer.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) India on Wednesday (April 3) evening conducted a successful flight test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Ministry announced that the test-flight met all the trial objectives, confirming its reliable performance through data captured by range sensors at various locations.
"The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), executed the successful flight-test of the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at approximately 1900 hours on April 3," the ministry said.
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The launch was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Strategic Forces Command Chief, and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to DRDO, SFC, and the Armed Forces for the test's success, stressing the missile's potential as a significant force multiplier for the country's defence capabilities.
General Chauhan and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat lauded the collaborative efforts of SFC and DRDO, highlighting the importance of the successful flight test.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday held a series of meetings with various foreign ministers and officials during the 78th
session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Safadi held talks with his Portuguese counterpart,
João Cravinho, to explore
of enhancing cooperation between Jordan and Portugal in various fields.
During a meeting with the Costa Rican foreign minister, Arnoldo André Tinoco, an agreement to waive visa requirements for individuals holding diplomatic and service passports between the governments of Jordan and Costa Rica was signed by the two ministers, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Ahead of the ministerial conference to
the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Safadi met with Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. The two ministers, who
will co-chair the conference later in the day, discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Jordan and Sweden, in addition to strengthening cooperation within the framework of the EU partnership.
In line with the ongoing coordination efforts among relevant stakeholders to address the crisis in Syria,
Safadi also met with the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, to discuss the humanitarian, security and political aspects of the crisis, in line with the step-by-step approach outlined in UN Resolution 2254.
In a separate meeting on Wednesday, Safadi held talks with US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, where the deliberations focused on Jordanian-American relations, regional issues and ways to enhance regional security and stability.
Safadi also met Barbara Leaf, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, where they discussed
ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States. Their discussions covered a range of regional and international issues, with a particular focus on the Palestinian cause, the crisis in Syria and the refugee issue.
the Ministerial Meeting of the Palestinian people's aid coordination committee,
Safadi highlighted the importance of supporting the Palestinian economy and reviving the peace process.
The Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Wednesday hosted Safadi
in a dialogue session where he discussed Jordanian-American relations and reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly
those related to the Palestinian cause and the crisis in Syria.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian diaspora, united by the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), provided $50 million in military aid to Ukraine in 2022.
Military Media Center reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.
"In 2022, the Ukrainian diaspora, united by the Ukrainian World Congress, transferred $50 million in military aid to Ukraine only through the United with Ukraine initiative," the report says. Read also: UWC
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Serhiy Kasianchuk, Drector of the UWC office in Ukraine, recalled that in September 2023, the UWC also handed over 15 new British tracked armored personnel carriers (13 FV432, one CVRT Stormer and one CVRT Shielder) to the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As reported by Ukrinform, on September 11, the UWC handed over a new batch of 15 British tracked armored personnel carriers to the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - thirteen FV432, one CVRT Stormer and one CVRT Shielder.
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Doha: In line with Qatar Vision 2030 and the trend towards providing comprehensive services to the business and financial community, Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm and JAR Accounting and Auditing decided to enter a collaboration agreement.
The agreement aims to provide integrated services through a single channel to serve national and foreign investors, businesses, and companies, enhancing constructive cooperation between leading national law and accounting firms.
This partnership aligns with Qatar's direction towards achieving the Vision 2030, serving the business and financial community.
Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, represented by its founder and chairman, Mr. Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti, signed the agreement with JAR Accounting and Auditing, represented by its founder and chairman, Mr. Jabarah bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi.
The agreement establishes a single channel and joint platform for comprehensive services, from establishment to management, for local and foreign companies in the most optimal and compliant manner with the continuous developments in the legal and accounting structures, in order to support the capabilities of the local and foreign business and financial community, ensuring their continuous economic performance and attracting various types of investments, whether foreign or local, to achieve Qatar Vision 2030.
This agreement has been concluded based on the cooperation between both firms, which resulted in building mutual trust through working with many clients in establishing their businesses and representing them in their disputes before various judicial bodies, culminating in the conclusion of this distinguished partnership.
Under the agreement, both firms will collaborate on all matters related to the financial, business, and corporate community, from the establishment stages to the initiation and continuation of activity.
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Altitude Acquisition to Merge
Altitude Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ALTU) saw its shares inch up Tuesday, on word the company has entered into negotiations to merge with a leading global medical device manufacturer in a deal that pegs the enterprise value of the company at approximately $480 million. The proposed transaction calls for the combined company to have at least $20 million in net cash at time of closing.
The target, a leader in its medical device field with a product that is commercially available and approved for use in over 30 countries, seeks additional expansion in the U.S., globally and in new jurisdictions around the world. Altitude anticipates entering into a letter of intent on or around October 31st and a definitive merger agreement as soon as practicable thereafter.
“We believe the target is a market leader in its field and a business combination would represent a tremendous opportunity for us and our shareholders,” said CEO Gary Teplis
“I would also like to remind our stockholders that Altitude is seeking stockholder approval of an extension of time to complete our initial business combination, from October 11, 2022, to April 11, 2023,” continued Teplis.“This Extension will give us time to progress towards a business combination with the target. If you are a stockholder of record as of September 8, 2022, the record date for the stockholder meeting, I urge you to vote in favor of the Extension.”
ALTU shares increased a penny in price to $10.05.
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(MENAFN- Famagusta Gazette) Greek runner Fotis Zisimopoulos finished first in the 41st Spartathlon, the ultra-marathon race from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece, on Sunday, shattering a course record set by another Greek runner in 1984.
Zisimopoulos, a 41-year-old police officer, completed the 245-kilometer race in 19 hours, 55 minutes, and 2 seconds. The previous record, held by Greek veteran Yiannis Kouros, was 20:25:00.
This marked the third consecutive Spartathlon win for Zisimopoulos. He reached the statue of ancient Spartan King Leonidas in Sparta in the early hours of Sunday to the applause of an enthusiastic crowd, as per an e-mailed press release from the International Association“SPARTATHLON,” the race's organizers.
The champion was honored with an olive wreath and took a sip of water from the nearby Evrotas River, a tradition for all finishers.
Holvik Simen of Norway was the second to cross the finish line, followed by Honkala Noora of Finland, who clinched the top spot in the women's category.
The Spartathlon commenced at the base of the Acropolis hill on Saturday morning, with 380 participants of diverse ages and professions from 50 countries and regions. Only about a third of the runners typically reach the finish line, according to the organizers. Participants must navigate the challenging course within 36 hours, emulating the journey of ancient Greek messenger Pheidippides. ■
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(MENAFN) On Sunday, Saudi Arabia declared its intention to prolong oil supply reductions until June as a measure to support and stabilize prices.
A source from the Energy Ministry announced that Saudi Arabia “will extend its voluntary cut of 1 million barrels per day, which was implemented in July 2023, until the end of the second quarter of 2024,” an official Saudi news agency said.
The decision was made in conjunction with other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, known as OPEC+, with the aim of maintaining stability in the global crude markets.
As a result of the extended production cuts, Saudi Arabia will maintain its output at approximately 9 million barrels per day (bpd). According to reports from the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the cuts will be gradually reversed in line with market conditions.
Additionally, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that Russia will reduce its oil production and exports by an additional 471,000 bpd in the second quarter, in collaboration with certain OPEC+ participating nations.
OPEC+ had previously agreed to voluntary cuts totaling around 2.2 million bpd for the first quarter, with Saudi Arabia leading by example with its own extended voluntary cut.
Each member of OPEC+ announces its cuts individually. Kuwait has stated it will reduce its oil output by 135,000 bpd through June, while Algeria plans to curb its output by 51,000 bpd, and Oman intends to decrease output by 42,000 bpd.
Since late 2022, OPEC+ has implemented a series of output cuts aimed at supporting the market amidst fluctuating conditions.
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New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday directed all stakeholders to ensure a hassle free Darshan during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
Reviewing the preparedness for this annual pilgrimage at a meeting here, he directed that arrangements should be made for all essential facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, communication, and healthcare of the pilgrims.
Noting that this is resumption of the pilgrimage after the Covid-19 induced lockdowns, he said that adequate arrangements must be made to deal with the health-related issues of the pilgrims due to the high altitude.
Shah has asked the telecom department to set up a sufficient number of mobile towers on the Yatra route for better communication and dissemination of information. He ordered the deployment of equipment to open the route immediately in case of landslides.
The Home Minister instructed to have adequate numbers of oxygen cylinders and medical beds at altitudes above 6,000 feet and deploy ambulances and helicopters in case of any medical emergency.
The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir informed that for the first time, every Amarnath Yatri would be given a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) card and they would be insured for Rs 5 lakh each. Earlier, the RFID was was given to a vehicle.
'A tent city, WiFi hotspots and proper lighting will be arranged on the Yatra route along with online live Darshan of the holy cave, and live telecast of the morning and evening aarti at the Amarnath cave will be organised at the Base Camp,' he informed.
The meeting was attended by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and senior officials of various ministries and departments of the Central government to discuss the logistics.
The Union Home Minister held a separate meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, LG Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and senior officers of security agencies to discuss security matters related to the Yatra.
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(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on Wednesday elected Cameroonian legislator Roger Nkondo Dang as president of the continental parliament, replacing Nigeria's Bethel Amadi who has led the organization for the past three years.
"Thank you very much for your support and confidence in me," Dang told lawmakers.
Dang won 85 votes, trouncing two other contenders for the post.
Mozambican legislature Eduardo Joaquim Mulembwe came second after getting 70 votes, mainly from members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.
"I will continue to work hard for the pan-African Parliament and the people of Africa," Mulembwe said, shortly after the parliament's electoral commission announced Dang as the new president.
Tunisia's Rahoui Mongi, who obtained nine votes during the polls, also pledged to offer his support to the new president.
"My heartfelt congratulations go to Roger Nkondo for wining," he said in French.
The newly elected president walked up to his rivals and hugged them before bringing them to the podium to make speeches.
One hundred and sixty four members of parliament were present in the house during the elections.
Elections for the first and second vice presidents, as well as positions for committee chairpersons are currently still underway.
"Our parliament has many languages, let's find unity in our diversity," Outgoing PAP President and Nigerian MP, Bethel Amadi, told parliamentarians.
He urged members to forget differences and remain united so that they can seek solutions to the many problems on the continent.
The elections for the PAP president took long to start as members debated the need for regional rotation for the position of the presidency.
Some did not want the newly-elected president of parliament Dang to contest for the position because he is from the central African region close to Nigeria and also previously served as vice president of PAP.
Many members from Southern and East Africa had shown their support during the debate for the Mozambican legislator but they were defeated in the polls.
The PAP, which kicked off last week, discussed a wide range of issues, including the turmoil in Burundi, migration and recent attacks against foreigners in South Africa.
Established in 2004 as a legislative organ of the African Union, the parliament seeks to ensure the full participation of African peoples in governance and economic integration.
Each African Union member state contributes five local legislators to the parliament, which is based in Midrand in the Johannesburg metropolitan.
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Geneva: The 76th World Health Assembly has elected The State of Qatar for the membership of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a three-year term representing Eastern Mediterranean region.
The 34-member Executive Board of WHO is set to hold its meeting from May 31 to June 1 in Geneva, following the conclusion of the World Health Assembly.
The Board's meetings discuss a number of important topics, most notably the outcome of the seventy-sixth World Health Assembly and the report of the Committee on Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response, in addition to issues related to the fourth pillar of the World Health Organization, regarding the enhancement of the organization's efficiency and effectiveness in providing countries with better support.
The State of Qatar is participating in the World Health Assembly meetings being held in Geneva from May 21 to May 30, with a delegation by Minister of Public Health HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari.
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ABU DHABI, 11th February, 2021 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Iraq, Barham Salih, discussed the prospects of further developing the fraternal relations between the two nations.
This came as Sheikh Mohamed welcomed at Al Shati Palace here, the Iraqi leader who congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the success of the Emirates Mars Mission, a significant achievement, which, he described, as a source of pride for Arabs, wishing sustained progress and development for the UAE.
The two leaders discussed an array of issues of regional and international interest, with Sheikh Mohamed reaffirming the UAE's determination to ensure the stability, security and territorial integrity of Iraq and continued support for their people.
Sheikh Mohamed emphasised on the strategic depth the Republic of Iraq represents for the Arab world and the significant role Iraq plays in bolstering joint Arab actin.
Sheikh Mohamed also thanked the Iraqi President for his appreciation of the historic success achieved by Hope Probe.
The two leaders addressed the latest developments of the global battle against COVID-19 and their countries' efforts to stem the humanitarian, economic and health fallout of the virus' spread.
Attending the meeting were, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to US, and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, the Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, along with the delegation accompanying the Iraqi president.
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Morocco an Attractive Destination for Tourists: Polish Television
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) According to Polish Television TV1 'Morocco's rich history stunning landscapes and charming cities are deemed to be the Kingdom's biggest strengths in terms of tourism. They can make anyone dream about booking a vacation to this fascinating destination.'
In a television report broadcast on the morning television program 'Hello' the show's journalist talked about the benefits of tourism in Morocco which attracts thousands of Polish tourists each year. The program focused especially on the ancient city of Fez its rich history and its traditional craftsmen. The journalist in his most recent trip to Morocco with other journalists also discussed the variety of special offers available to tourists in the Kingdom. These offers include a wide range of diverse tourist choices to suit all tastes. Polish TV also pointed out all of the best tourist landmarks such as Hassan II Mosque which is considered a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture. At one point the journalist interviewed Moroccan calligrapher Abd-el-Kader Laaraj who demonstrated his knowledge of the Moroccan and Arab calligraphy inside out to the Polish viewers. Edited by Micheal Joseph
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Published: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 10:42 AM
Nine UAE universities have been ranked among the top higher education institutions from the Arab World with three of them listed in the top ten, according to a Times Higher Education (THE) report.
Khalifa University, the UAE University and the University of Sharjah made it to the top 10 list along with five institutions from Saudi Arabia and one each from Qatar and Egypt.
The other Emirati universities that were listed among the top regional institutions include Al Ain University, the American University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi University, Ajman University, Zayed University and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
The UAE performed highly in terms of the proportion of international students, international staff, international co-authorship and collaboration among the Arab nations.
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Earlier this week, the inaugural edition of Research.com ranked three UAE universities among the world's top 1,000 higher education institutions. They were Khalifa University of Science and Technology, University of Sharjah and New York University of Abu Dhabi.
Manar Sabry, senior assistant director for strategic analysis at Suny Binghamton University, told THE that UAE's heavy investment in education over the years which helped attract the world's best universities to open their branches in the country.
“The country attracts students from a variety of backgrounds, many from Arab countries and Asian countries. Its proximity to many destination countries and the relatively lower cost of living contribute to the increasing number of international students,” she said.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz University took the top spot among more than 150 universities from across the region. In total, 32 Saudi institutions made it to the list.
While five universities from Lebanon, 34 from Egypt, one from Bahrain and two each from Kuwait and Oman were listed among the top Arab institutions.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Ambassador of Qatar to Italy Abdulaziz bin Ahmed al-Malki has reiterated that terrorism and extremism are among the most serious challenges facing the international community.
Speaking at the University of John Cabot, the envoy described the Gulf crisis as unprecedented in the region, but said the impact of the blockade on the economic level has been marginal.
The Gulf crisis has no precedent in the region because it contradicts the region's moral history and contradicts international norms and laws as well as customs, traditions and common factors that unite the Gulf states, al-Malki noted.
He added that the fundamentals of Qatar's foreign policy depend on the balance between the firm principles and the interests of the people of Qatar and the peoples of the region coupled with political reality.
Stressing on Qatar's conviction that terrorism and extremism are among the most serious challenges faced by the international community, he said that this has led the nation for joint action in co-operation with the international community.
The envoy said: 'It is no secret to anyone that the real reasons behind the blockade are not the fight against terrorism, but it is an attempt to impose guardianship and interference in Qatar's foreign policy and the containment of its sovereignty and interference in its internal affairs, which violates international laws and the principles of the United Nations.
Al-Malki stated, 'This is unacceptable on our part, and I do not think this will be acceptable to any independent and sovereign state.
The impact of the siege at the economic level has been marginal, the envoy said, pointing out that Qatar, under its wise leadership, had taken immediate measures necessary to meet the challenges in the field of air and sea transportation besides finding alternative sources of primary goods and services.
This has restored the situation back to normalcy in record time and in the course of time the supply channels of goods and services and availability of products have become better than in the past.
The envoy pointed out that 'one of the objectives of the siege has been to target our economy and create political tension that affects the stability of Qatar. This plan has failed because of the determination and will of the Qatari people, he said.
Al-Malki said based on the convictions and the belief of the State of Qatar that constructive dialogue is the best way to resolve the crises and disputes, the nation's leadership has stressed the need to resolve this dispute through constructive dialogue within the framework of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and Kuwaiti mediation.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Sep 22 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a multi-tasking staff (MTS) of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mathura sub-division, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000, officials said here.
According to the officials on Thursday, searches were conducted at the office and residence of the arrested MTS, who is mainly engaged in safeguarding of protected heritage sites.
The CBI officials said the accused, identified as Ravinder Singh, demanded bribe from a person for allowing construction of his house within the periphery of the protected site in Mathura. He was caught red handed while accepting the said amount.
The anti-corruption wing of the CBI, Lucknow unit registered a regular case on complaint against the accused working in Archaeological Survey of India, Mathura sub-division after which he was arrested.
They said the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) unit has registered the FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for accepting gratification other than lawful remuneration.
Officials said the complainant had alleged that he had received a notice from Archaeological survey of India, Mathura sub-division to stop the construction work in his house.
He further alleged that when he visited ASI, Mathura office, the said accused demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 from him to get the matter settled.
This is the second central government employee arrest in September this year.
Earlier, the CBI-ACB unit had arrested North Eastern Railway's principal chief materials' officer in Gorakhpur, KC Joshi, on September 10.
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Amman, Sep. 19 (Petra) -- Danish Ambassador Christopher Vivek emphasized the strong ties between Jordan and Denmark across multiple fields, supported by close relationship between the two royal families.
He told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Tuesday that his country is collaborating with various international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Bank, and the European Union, as well as local and international non-governmental organizations, to address humanitarian requirements and advance social and economic progress in Jordan.
This includes improving the living conditions of host communities and Syrian refugees, providing economic opportunities, reducing vulnerabilities, building resilience among vulnerable populations, and strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations.
Denmark actively supports Jordan and the region with development and humanitarian aid worth over $100 million annually, having provided about $40 million since 2017, he added.
The aid was to support Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan through multi-year humanitarian and development programs, investing in protection, health, and livelihoods with the help of Jordanian institutions and NGOs.
Vivek stated that Jordan receives significant benefits from Denmark's support for regional initiatives like the World Bank's Global Concessional Financing Facility, highlighting his country's partnership with the Jordanian Health Fund, which received $15.5 million in support and is expected to receive another significant contribution in the upcoming year.
Denmark, he said, runs a program to support and protect the livelihoods of refugees and host populations in Jordan and Lebanon. The program is funded by Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, the European Union, Austria, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic, and consists of a 50 million euro budget for the next four years.
The envoy emphasized the significance of the Danish-Arab Partnership Program, which aims to improve youth employment and empowerment, as well as uphold equal rights and free media.
On Denmark's stance on the Palestinian issue and the peace process, he underscored that his country supports a two-state solution and values the key role that Jordan plays in this context.
He emphasized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees' essential role in serving Palestinian refugees and noted Denmark's continued support to the Agency in light of its financial woes.
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Karachi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Pakistani currency maintained a freefall for a second consecutive day, plunging by a fresh 4.78 per cent (or Rs 12.87) to a new all-time low of Rs 268.30 against the US dollar on Friday, media reports said.
On Thursday, the currency recorded the single largest slump in a day of 9.61 per cent (or Rs 24.54) to Rs 255.43 against the greenback. Accordingly, the rupee has recorded a cumulative drop of almost 14 per cent (or Rs 37.41) in just two days, Express Tribune reported.
The currency saw a steep fall following the government ending its control over the rupee-dollar exchange rate and letting market forces determine it under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition, it reported.
Pakistan is all for reviving the stalled IMF loan programme of $6.5 billion to avert the looming high risk of default on international payments.
The country's foreign exchange reserves have further depleted by $923 million to an alarming level of $3.7 billion, the central bank said in its latest weekly update on Thursday. The reserves are barely enough for two to three weeks' import requirement, Express Tribune reported.
Besides, Pakistan is scheduled to repay foreign debt worth $7 billion in the last five months (February-June) of the current fiscal year 2023. It will repay another $74 billion in the next three years: FY24 to FY26.
The revival of the IMF programme will help the country raise a new debt of around $3-$4 billion from multilateral and bilateral creditors soon, including the Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank.
Moreover, the rupee devaluation will increase the flow of workers' remittances and export earnings through official channels. This will lead to an improvement in the foreign exchange reserves, Express Tribune reported.
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The Clown Prince of Crime's sequel could be entering development next year. Ever since the immense success of Todd Phillips' Joker in 2019, there have been rumors of the supervillain origin story getting its own sequel.
These rumors continue to persist, and the latest word out of the rumor mill is that the sequel has just taken a big step forward with a tentative start date in place.
According to Heroic Hollywood, a Warner Bros.“insider” has revealed that the studio has just received the first draft of the Joker 2 screenplay. Additionally, there are plans to start shooting sometime in 2023. Without any official confirmation, it's best to take these rumors with a grain of salt at this time.
There isn't any information about what the script might entail, though we can presume it would most likely bring back Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck.
Joker was directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips and Scott Silver. It serves as an origin story for the Joker and how a failed clown and comedian ends up becoming the most dastardly villain in Gotham City.
The open-ended sequel has left fans debating over whether a sequel is truly needed, but because of the incredible financial success of the film, which includes more than a billion dollars hauled in at the box office, Warner Bros. has been working hard to get Phillips and Phoenix back on board for a follow-up film.
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(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) SHARJAH, 19th April, 2021 (WAM) -- Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, has highlighted the remarkable role of media entities in the emirate of Sharjah in shedding light on the capabilities of government entities and supporting their development journey through its media outlets.
He affirmed that the Emirate of Sharjah embraces competencies, talented cadres and modern facilities that undertake to serve the community based on the proactive efforts and future plans.
This came during a visit by Sharjah Media Council's members to Sharjah Police Officers Club (SPOC) on Sunday including Dr Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (SHAMS); Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority; Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of Sharjah Government Media Bureau; and Hassan Yacoub Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Media Council.
Sharjah Media Council's members were received by Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and Brigadier- General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police along with a number of senior officials of Sharjah Police.
During the visit, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi and members of the Council were briefed on the external facilities of the Sharjah Police Officers Club, the athletics track and equipment of "Crossfit" training, in addition to the football field designed according to approved specifications and measurements. The Chairman of Sharjah Media Council also inspected the swimming pool used in holding training courses dedicated to the club's members and their children.
The Chairman of Sharjah Media Council praised the sports facilities which are equipped with the latest tools and sports equipment to provide the best services to Sharjah Police members, indicating that the visit represented an opportunity to review the best practices and benefit from experiences that have been applied.
For his part, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police sparked light on the distinguished partnership between Sharjah Police General Command and Sharjah Media Council as this visit translated the meanings of exchanging the visions and development ideas between two sides and provided an opportunity to review the best practices and experiences applied in the sports activity. Moreover, it aimed at strengthening prospects of cooperation between two sides to exchange experiences in various aspects.
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(MENAFN) On Wednesday a Lebanese offshore oil and gas exploration tender on the countries' maritime border, and urged international firms not to bid.
"When they issue a tender on a gas field, including Block 9, which by any standard is ours ... this is very, very challenging and provocative conduct here," Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said.
"Respectable firms" bidding on the tender "are, to my mind, making a grave error - because this is contrary to all of the rules and all protocol in cases like this," he told an international security conference hosted by Tel Aviv University's INSS think-tank."
A bid made by a consortium of France's Total, Italy's ENI and Russia's Novatek was approved by Lebanon in December, for two of the five blocks put up for tender in the country's much-delayed first oil and gas offshore licensing round.
Lebanon considers the Zionist entity an enemy state and has an unsettled maritime border dispute with it over a triangular area of sea of around 860 sq km (330 square miles) that extends along the edge of three of the blocks, one of the blocks, block 9, borders Israeli waters.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Medical Devices Outlook, 2023" -
There is an increased use of digital technology across the healthcare value chain, and companies operating in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) are expanding the ecosystem.
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and healthcare-at-home modules will find increased adoption due to the lack of skilled healthcare professionals, workforce burnout, and the closure of hospitals, especially in the United States.
This outlook identifies the strategic imperatives and macroeconomic factors affecting the growth of the medical devices market.
It provides market size estimates and forecasts at global and regional levels for the medical devices market and selected market segments.
The study also offers comprehensive predictions for this space for 2023 and beyond.
It identifies the key growth opportunities emerging from these changes for market players to leverage and provides detailed information on market trends, drivers, restraints, and companies to watch out for in the cardiovascular, orthopedic, robotics, patient monitoring, and respiratory devices segments.
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Avera lands Medicare long-term care grant
A federal Medicare grant to the Avera system will provide better care to residents in long-term care, officials said Friday.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday notified draft rules under the Central Land Acquisition Act and sought objections and suggestions, if any, from the people of the Union Territory within a fortnight from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
In terms of J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, the Central Land Acquisition Act.“The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (Act 30 of 2013)” has been made applicable to the Union Territory of Government of Jammu & Kashmir, an official spokesperson said Friday.
“The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has prepared draft rules in exercise of powers conferred by Section 109 of the said Act which have been published as required under section 112 of the said Act, for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of 15 (fifteen) days from the date of publication in Official Gazette,” he said
He said that the draft rules are available on the official website of the Revenue Department ( objection or suggestion which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft rules within the period so specified shall be considered by the Government,” the spokesperson said.
He further said that objections or suggestions, if any, may be sent to the Commissioner Secretary, Revenue Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu /Srinagar on Mail ID: [email protected]
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Boris Johnson dismisses doubts about his leadership as 'political commentary,' amid reports that several Tory MPs may move to Labor
(MENAFN) Boris Johnson has dismissed doubts about his leadership as "political commentary," as speculation grows that a handful of his own MPs may switch to the Labor Party.
When asked about the claims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told reporters, "These are matters for commentators."
Mr. Johnson went on to say that his role is to "carry on with the agenda" that his administration has established.
"I think this really falls into the category of political commentary which I think I leave to distinguished journalists such as yourself," the PM informed reporters.
When pressed further on his remark regarding "political commentary," Mr. Johnson said, "I think it's my job to talk about our policies, what we're doing for the country, what's going on at the G7."
"There are plenty of people that could offer their opinion on that."
When asked if his premiership would end if lifelong Conservatives defected to the Labor Party, the PM said, "There are plenty of people who can offer political commentary, that's what they're paid to do, leave it to them."
"My job is to get on and deliver the agenda we've got, it’s a massive agenda, I'm very excited by it. We are making huge amount of progress on all sorts of fronts - I'm going to leave that to you."
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22
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The Russian S7 Airlines will launch flights on the Saratov-Baku route from July 4, Trend reports citing the press service of the Saratov airport.
Reportedly, flights will be operated once a week on Sundays on Boeing-737 800 aircraft.
"Departure from Saratov is scheduled for 18:00 (GMT+4 for each direction), arrival in Baku - at 20:20.
Russian media outlets earlier reported on plans to increase the number of flights from a number of countries, including Azerbaijan, from June 28.
S7 Airlines is the largest private airline in Russia, based in Domodedovo airport (Moscow) and Tolmachevo airport (Novosibirsk). It has the most modern fleet in the Russian air transit market. The extensive network of routes allows passengers to travel to 181 cities in 26 countries across the world.
S7 Airlines is among the top three airlines in Eastern Europe, according to the prestigious international Skytrax rating. Based on the 2018 results, S7 Airlines has become the most punctual Russian airline, ranking sixth in the OAG's Punctuality League 2019, the European rating of airline punctuality.
S7 Airlines is also one of the most environmentally friendly carriers in the world, according to the environmental organization ''Atmosfair''. The airline holds a global rank of 16th place.
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Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray alleged on Monday that the BJP is trying to take the country towards dictatorship through the“sham” Hindutva.
Without naming BJP, he said they want to have an“iron grip” on India and referred to China.
Addressing Shiv Sena workers on the 97th birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder and his father Bal Thackeray, he said BJP knows it cannot get votes without invoking the Thackeray senior. Uddhav dared the BJP to seek votes only in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and face polls.
“The country is heading towards dictatorship. Their Hindutva is a sham...create a wall of caution under the guise of Hindutva and harden the grip on the country so that no one can dare say anything,” he said.
Uddhav said he had gone to China ahead of the Beijing Olympics when he met with an interpreter.
“I told him why he didn't go to Beijing to earn money as he was speaking good English. He replied that he wanted to be alive. When questioned further, he told us that whosoever speaks against the (Chinese) government in Beijing, disappears in two days. They want to have a similar iron grip here (in India),” he said in a veiled reference to BJP.
Uddhav said the BJP views Mumbai as the proverbial hen who lays golden eggs and wants to slaughter it.
He said BJP wants to“make Mumbai bankrupt” and accused the party of eyeing multi-crore fixed deposits (FDs) the Mumbai civic body has in savings in banks.
Uddhav was replying to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Mumbai on Thursday wherein the latter referred to the“money that is being kept in banks instead of being used for the city's development”.
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Additional OB/GYN at Lakewood Health System
Lakewood Health System welcomed Kari J. Wessman, OB/GYN from Fargo as a consulting specialist for the obstetrical and gynecological healthcare team.
Wessman will practice in addition to Lakewood Health System OB/GYN Dr. Carol Uhlman to offer women's health services including surgery, delivery and prenatal and postnatal care.
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There is a question that comes up at Viking Sportsmen’s meetings every few months that members are trying to find an answer to.
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(MENAFN) In a press statement on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted that the United States would shoulder the blame in the event of Ukraine's defeat on the battlefield if Congress fails to approve additional aid promptly. Yellen emphasized the crucial role of American funds, deeming them "utterly essential" for Kiev's continued efforts, during her visit to Mexico City.
The ongoing deliberations in United States Congress over a USD111 billion supplemental spending package, including USD61 billion earmarked for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and United States border security, have added urgency to the situation. Yellen underscored the severity of the matter, revealing that she has engaged in discussions with lawmakers who comprehend the dire circumstances. She stressed the importance of securing direct budget support, considering it integral to Ukraine's success.
President Vladimir Zelensky's chief of staff, Andrey Yermak, echoed these concerns during a speech at the United States Institute of Peace, cautioning that the delay in approving United States war funding places Kiev at a substantial risk of losing the ongoing conflict. Yermak urged swift action to avert potential consequences for Ukraine's military capabilities.
Shalanda Young, the Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, further emphasized the urgency of the situation in a letter to congressional leaders on Monday. Young warned that the resources allocated to Kiev were dwindling rapidly, noting that by mid-November, the Pentagon had already exhausted 97 percent of the USD62.3 billion allocated for Ukraine this year. She disclosed that both the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development had fully depleted their allocated funds, heightening the risk for Ukraine.
As the debate over the supplemental spending package intensifies, Yellen's stark warning and the subsequent pleas from other officials raise questions about the potential consequences of delayed aid on Ukraine's ability to sustain its defense efforts. The article explores the intricacies of the funding debate, the concerns expressed by key figures, and the looming implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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(MENAFN) Based on official figures released by the Turkish Energy Transmission Company (TEIAS) on Sunday, regular electricity consumption in Turkey fell by 3.9% on Saturday compared to the previous day, standing at 884,969 megawatts per hour.
According to statistics from TEIAS, hourly electricity consumption reached 41,838 megawatts per hour as of 12:00 p.m. regional time (09:00 GMT). As of 07:00 regional time, the country’s electricity consumption bottomed out at 29,839 megawatts per hour (04:00 GMT).
On Saturday, power generation totaled 877,014 megawatts per hour, down 3.8% from the previous day.
Hydroelectric power plants provided 19.3% of total electricity, while natural gas and wind power accounted for 17.5% and 16.8%, respectively.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, April 10 (Petra) -- UK aid will boost the resilience and inclusivity of Jordan's economy and harness the power of the private sector to create thousands of jobs, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said in Amman today.
The support is part of the UK's long-term partnership with Jordan, which was discussed by the UK Prime Minister and King Abdullah in November, and will support Jordan's ambitious plans to reform the country, according to a press release.
Mordaunt announced that her department will double its current support for economic resilience in Jordan.
The partnership will see a new model of aid delivered by the UK in partnership with the government of Jordan, she said, adding that the UK Department for International Development (DFID) will work with other donors to multiply "our investments and deploy UK experts to help deliver economic reforms." Speaking in Amman, the International Development Secretary said: "Jordan is a beacon of hope and security in the Middle East. We are committed to transforming the country's economy and helping the government deliver on its commitment to create 200,000 jobs and give every child an education," she said.
"We stand by the government of Jordan in creating a more resilient and inclusive economy and society so that all Jordanians and refugees get the opportunities they deserve, regardless of gender or disability. By empowering vulnerable people to provide for themselves and their families, we are reducing Jordan's reliance on traditional forms of aid," said the statement.
Looking after the most vulnerable and creating opportunities for all are a vital part of the partnership, which builds on the UK's existing support for inclusive schools for children with disabilities so that all Jordanian and Syrian refugee children of all abilities can have the opportunities they deserve," it said. Mordaunt visited Om Amaar inclusive school in Amman to highlight the UK's commitment to helping Jordan provide an inclusive education system and Rehabilitation Service in Zarqa to see how UK aid is helping to transform the lives of Jordanian and refugee children.
The minister then launched the UK's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security at the UK Ambassador's residence in Amman.
Meeting with Jordanian youth leaders and activists, she praised Jordan for being one of the first countries to launch its own plan and discussed how to further prevent violence against women and girls in the country.
Later in the day, she held a roundtable at the think tank Jordan Strategy Forum with business leaders to discuss how the power of the private sector can help deliver growth and jobs in Jordan.
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