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Third: Payment of 5,000 riyals rewards to military personnel serving at the Kingdom's southern frontline.
Fourth: Payment of (500) five hundred riyals as a cost of living allowance for the retirement pension paid by the Public Pension Agency and the General Organization for Social Insurance for the beneficiaries of the citizens for one year.
Fifth: Payment of (500) five hundred riyals as a cost of living allowance for the monthly financial provision allocated for social security beneficiaries for one year, provided that this allowance not to be combined with the allowance mentioned in item "Fourth".
Sixth: Increasing the stipend payments for male and female students by (10%) for one year.
Seventh: The State shall bear the value added tax (VAT) rather than citizens benefiting from private health services and private education.
Eighth: The State shall pay the value added tax (VAT) not exceeding (850,000) eight hundred and fifty thousand riyals as a portion of the purchase price of the citizen's first home.
Ninth: Competent authorities shall carry out the order with immediate effect.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) Chinese internet giant Tencent which lays claim to the motto "Make AI Everywhere," announced that it has launched its advanced robot laboratory "Robotics X,"
On the same day, the company also reached strategic cooperation with Nature Research under the auspices of Springer Nature, aiming to promote interdisciplinary research in the field of "AI+Medical."
Thus, the internet giant has established its three major core strategies to explore the artificial intelligence technology: Robotics X, General AI and AI+Medical.
Yao Xing, vice president of Tencent, admitted that robotics is a broad concept, but it could be anything from a sound box, a pair of glasses, or even a humanoid robot. Its definition should be a connection carrier between the virtual and the real world, he said.
Like the AI Lab, Robotics X will be part of the Tencent Technology Engineering Group. Both labs are the foundation supporting arms of Tencent's AI ambition.
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London – Phoenix technologies Ltd, the revolutionary web 3.0 platform that empowers creators to monetize their content with the spirit of creators is excited to announce the launch of its brand ambassador program. The program aims to expand the reach of the platform and increase revenue for creators by enlisting influential individuals to promote Fansofy to their followers and network.
'We are thrilled to launch our brand ambassador program and provide creators with a new way to monetize their content,' said Ritika, CEO of Fansofy. 'Our brand ambassadors will play a critical role in helping us reach a wider audience and increase revenue for creators on Fansofy.'
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MENAFN- The Peninsula) An executive of Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to fix prices for transporting cars and will serve a US prison sentence, officials said.
Hiroshige Tanioka, who was general manager in K-Line's car carrier division, admitted he had conspired with others in the industry to rig bids and fix prices for shipping vehicles on roll-on, roll-off vessels, the Justice Department said.
Tanioka agreed to plead guilty to a one-count felony charge in a federal court in Baltimore, Maryland. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and will pay a $20,000 criminal fine, the department said.
Tanioka was involved in the conspiracy from at least as early as April 1998 until at least April 2012 in shipments to and from the United States, including the port of Baltimore, the department said.
"For more than a decade this conspiracy has raised the cost of importing cars and trucks into the United States," said Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer, of the department's antitrust division.
Tanioka was the first individual to receive a sentence in the Justice Department's ocean shipping investigation.
K-Line was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $67.7 million in November 2014. Another Japanese company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, better known as NYK, agreed to pay $59.4 million in December, and Chile-based Compania Sud Americana de Vapores accepted an $8.9 million fine in February.
Under the terms of his plea deal, Tanioka agreed to help the department with its investigation. He was charged with a violation of the Sherman Act, which entails up to a 10-year prison sentence and a $1 million criminal fine for an individual.
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MIAMI — Fast-food giant Burger King, which has made advertising a centerpiece of its $400 million turnaround plan, is in midst of reviewing its PR agency support as well, PRovoke Media has learned.
In its RFP, Burger King said is looking for a new PR agency“at a critical time for the US brand as we undergo a major brand refresh in the coming months.” The company hired new media and creative agencies earlier this year.
The restaurant chain“is open to working with any US-based agency that can demonstrate industry-leading creativity, ideation and execution and has proven media connections and on the ground capabilities as needed in top media markets in the US,” the RFP said.
Burger King has worked with its incumbent agency since 2013, when it hired Alison Brod Marketing + Communications. The company, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, spends between $1 million and $1.4 million a year on PR, according to the RFP.
The company has laid out a long list of agency requirements in six core areas — PR; strategic planning and counsel; knowledge & experience in the business and sector; coverage tracking & media monitoring; collaboration with in-house teams and other agencies; and agency culture.
The US PR agency review follows a string of changes in Burger King's agency partnerships. In February, the fast-food chain awarded its UK PR brief, which previously belonged to Frank. In April, .
All of which comes as the chain rolls out a two-year, $400 million plan to invigorate its flagging US business. includes Burger King increasing its two-year advertising spend by 30% to $120 million and putting another $200 million into renovating about 800 stores.
Burger King did not respond to request for comment.
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TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has signed on as a Global Sponsor for the 2023World Baseball Classic (TM) to be held from Wednesday, March 8, to Tuesday, March 21, 2023. As a Global Sponsor, the Company will support the success of the pre-eminent international baseball tournament.
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A total of 20 countries/regions will vie in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM), the only world-class tournament featuring participation by Major League Baseball players. Launched in 2006 and held every four years, this tournament will take place in 2023 for the first time in six years, having been postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first round of the tournament will see four groups of five teams each competing at venues in Tokyo (Japan), Taichung (Taiwan), Phoenix (U.S.) and Miami (U.S.), with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals to be held in Tokyo and Miami. The four top finishers will then move into the final round in Miami, where an elimination tournament format will be used for the semifinals and final to determine the best team in the world.
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FlexiSEQ ™ M ax S trength wins H ighly C ommended in the M ost Valuable P roduct A wards 2022
LONDON, 25 November 202 2 – Ascension Healthcare plc (“Ascension” or the“Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising innovative therapies for haemophilia and osteoarthritis, today announces that FlexiSEQ™ Max Strength has won Highly Commended in the category of Joint & Muscular Pain at the Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards 2022.
The MVP Awards are annual awards run by the pharmacy magazines P3Pharmacy, Pharmacy Magazine and Training Matters that recognise the most valuable products in 26 categories. The awards were voted on by an esteemed industry expert panel and Pharmacists and support staff at the UK National Pharmacy Show which took place in Birmingham in October. A celebratory gala lunch is taking place in London later today for award winners.
FlexiSEQ Max Strength is Ascension Healthcare's over the counter, drug-free, joint lubricating, pain relief product containing proprietary Sequessome Technology™ for people with joints affected by osteoarthritis.
Biresh Roy , Chief Executive Officer at Ascension comment ed :“Joint pain and stiffness is a hugely debilitating condition which affects millions of people globally every year. Receiving this award for FlexiSEQ Max Strength demonstrates how highly regarded our product is by our customers and the healthcare professionals that serve them.”
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Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: Gaza's hospitals have been wracked by strikes, sieges and raids, but on a day-to-day basis, it is the Palestinian territory's acute power shortages that pose an enduring risk to life-saving care.
"Power means life or death in hospitals," said Hiba Tibi, country director for the occupied West Bank and Gaza at the international aid group Care.
At Kamal Adwan hospital's maternity ward in northern Gaza, solar panels are the only thing keeping incubators running, five months into the gruelling war.
"This section works on solar energy, so it may stop working at any time as a result of clouds or any change in the weather," said doctor Ahmad al Kahlut.
Kamal Adwan hospital is one of only 12 partly functioning hospitals, out of 36 in the entire war-battered Gaza Strip.
"We hear of newborns dying because there is no electricity for the incubators," said Tibi, as well as children dying when ventilators switch off.
Patients are "dying on the operation table simply because lifesaving machinery is switched off," she added.
According to Kahlut, there are no more functional neonatal care wards in the rest of the coastal territory, piling pressure onto his hospital.
Power generation is a critical issue plaguing Gaza, United Nations agencies have stated since the beginning of the war on October 7.
"Electricity shortages in the north of the Gaza Strip" were still among the top challenges listed Friday by the UN humanitarian agency, OCHA.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian forces shelled residential quarters, damaged houses, two educational institutions, and a medical facility in Kherson overnight Monday.
The press service of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
"According to preliminary information, the city was attacked with multiple launch rocket systems, as well as prohibited incendiary ammunition, many fires broke out. As a result of the strikes by the Russian army, about twenty residential buildings, garages, cars, and two educational institutions were damaged," the report says.
In addition, the Russian troops fired at a medical facility, where 135 patients and 44 doctors were staying. They were not injured. Windows and doors were broken in the hospital. Read also: invaders hit kherson region 28 times in past day injuring two people
A 47-year-old woman was injured in the nighttime shelling of Kherson. She was provided with medical assistance on the spot and refused hospitalization.
In addition, the invaders shelled Mykilske in Kherson district with artillery - dozens of "hits" were recorded. Residential buildings and a critical infrastructure object were damaged.
As reported by Ukrinform, the enemy dropped aerial bombs on production shops of Beryslav's machine and building plant.
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The air quality of the national capital on Tuesday morning continued under the 'very poor' category as the quality index was recorded at 321 level.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 321 in the 'very poor' category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 321 and 196 respectively under 'very poor' and 'moderate' category respectively on Tuesday.
As per the SAFAR forecast, the city's air quality will continue in 'very poor' category with slight improvement with AQI escalating to 310 on Wednesday.
Notably, he 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'; and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Meanwhile, to prevent further deterioration of the air quality, the Sub-Committee for operationalisation of the revised GRAP on Sunday invoked the Stage III of the GRAP with immediate effect in the Delhi-NCR, in addition to all action under Stage I and Stage II of the GRAP.
Based on it, the transport department of Delhi govt restricted the entry of BS-III, Petrol and BS- IV, Diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in NCT of Delhi, with immediate effect on Monday.
The air quality index at Pusa, Lodhi Road, and Mathura Road were recorded 324, 303 and 266 respectively in the very poor and poor category this morning as per the SAFAR system.
The overall Air Quality Index of Delhi's neighbouring cities of NOIDA further deteriorated into the 'very poor' category with the air quality index recorded at 352. While Gurugram's overall air quality has also further deteriorated to the 'very poor' category as the AQI was reported at 321.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Mumbai, Nov 20 (KNN) With the aim to promote and develop manufacturing industries based on forest products from Maharashtra, the state government has decided to set up Maharashtra Forest Industrial Development Corporation (MFIDC).
The state government is aiming to develop and promote industries based on forest products such as wooden furniture, bamboo furniture and non-timber forest products (NTFP), as well as to empower the people associated with it.
Planned on the lines of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the government has constituted an advisory committee to conduct a comprehensive study for setting up the MFIDC, under the state forest ministry, reported The Indian Express.
MFIDC would facilitate and regulate the manufacturing and supply of high-quality forest products and make it available to common people at reasonable prices, an official said.
On an experimental basis, two forest-based products clusters are being also planned in Chandrapur and Nagpur district.
“There is a plan to set up furniture cluster in Nagpur and a cluster for herbal and its processing industries is planned in Chandrapur. There is a need to outline a framework of this and conduct an extensive study in both areas, along with the setting up of the MFIDC, hence an advisory committee has been setup,” an official said.
The committee would study and prepare a plan to provide employment for women, OBCs, SC, and STs through this industry. It will also explore use of technology to sell forest products through e-commerce platforms and shopping malls.
At present, around 20 per cent (61,907 sq. km) of the total geographical area of Maharashtra is forested and most of it falls under the Vidarbha region.
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Earth rotates on its axes roughly every 24 hours – or 86,400 seconds. While it's a timeframe we've come to expect, the reality is that due to the world's imperfect shape and complicated interior, not every day is the same length.
Although it may sound alarming, experts insist that it is not something to be worried about. The impact on a year will be much less than a second.
Earth rotates around its axes approximately every 24 hours, or 86.400 seconds. Although it is a time frame we have come to expect, the truth is that the length of each day is not the same because of the world's complex shape and interior.
A few hundred million years back, an Earth day was just 22 hours long. If you go back billions of years, it was closer to 19 hours. It is expected that the Earth will travel longer in the millions of years ahead, even though it appears to be moving faster than it does now.
Scientists still don't know why Earth's orbits are getting faster, but some believe it may be due to the phenomenon known as the“Chandler wobble”.
Leonid Zotov, a scientist, explained to timeanddate.com the Chandler wobble is a name for a small and irregular movement of Earth's geographical poles across its surface. It disappeared from 2017 to 2020 which is very strange, he said, explaining why the days seemed slightly faster.
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Strong Showing For Edelman, BCW, Hope&Glory As EMEA SABRE Finalists Revealed
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LONDON—Clients of global agencies BCW and Edelman and UK creative shop Hope & Glory lead have all received double-digit nominations for the EMEA region SABRE Awards—leading the way among more than 100 PR firms that entered this year's competition.
The EMEA SABREs will be presented once again at a virtual ceremony scheduled for June 9.
Edelman and its clients received 19 nominations for the Gold and Diamond SABRE categories, more than any other firm and head of BCW, which has 16 finalists. Hope & Glory's clients received 10 nominations from the judges. Who once again considered more than 2000 entries.
Other firms with multiple nominees included global agencies Golin, Ketchum and Ogilvy with eight apiece; Switzerland's Farner, Publicis-owned multinational MSL, and the UK's Tin Man with seven each; Spanish firm LLYC, British firm The Romans, and global powerhouse Weber Shandwick with six; and Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Omnicom PR Group, and W Communications with five.
'The Covid-19 pandemic did not impact either the quantity or ,quality of submissions to this year's competition, said Paul Holmes, who chaired the SABRE judges—a group of more than 50 senior professionals from across the region. 'The PR industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa continued to produce incredible creative work, particularly in the digital realm and in the area of purpose—with companies under pressure to demonstrate their commitment to both employee and consumer concerns.
A complete list of this year's finalists can be found here .
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar laid floral wreath at the martyrs’ monument at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Gilgit today and offered fateha.
On the occasion, guard of honor was presented to the Prime Minister.
During his two-day visit, the Prime Minister will hold meetings with the Governor and the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.
In addition, the Prime Minister will also chair a meeting to review progress on ongoing development schemes as well as law and order situation in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will also meet the political leadership of Gilgit and Hunza and local notables.


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Published: Sun 6 Mar 2022, 3:23 PM
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) will provide treated wastewater to 4,015 agricultural farms and 32 forest areas in the Al Ain region.
As part of its 2021-2025 strategic plan, EAD said the farms would be provided with 250,000 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day.
EAD said it would also develop a program for small desalination plants in 1,200 farms to reduce the use of salty water for irrigation.
In coordination with its partners, the agency has confirmed that it will implement an integrated approach and a regulatory framework for soil protection.
The agency said it would take samples and conduct a soil quality survey to enable data-based research and reach the performance indicator for achieving 78 per cent in the soil quality compliance indicator. This aims to reducing soil salinity in the irrigated agricultural area and reduce the degradation and pollution of coastal and inland soils.
EAD has identified three challenges to preserving the soil, including dry weather that leads to wind erosion, high temperatures and increase in evaporation leading to soil salinity and the lack of rainfall that leads to high soil salinity levels.
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Officials noted that useable groundwater is one of the most important challenges in maintaining the quality of the emirate's precious soil resources.
The growth in the agricultural sector reached 6.3 per cent annually for 33 years, which led to the promotion of unsustainable farming practices, such as overgrazing, soil pollution due to excessive use of fertilisers, and secondary soil salinization, due to excessive irrigation with brackish and saline water, according to EAD.
“There is soil degradation in many parts of the emirate. A survey conducted in 2009 on 5.7 million hectares indicated that 22.6 per cent of the land is highly degraded, 0.1 per cent is moderately degraded, and 77.3 per cent is slightly degraded. The worst cases of degradation were mainly recorded in the coastal areas, and about 5.4 per cent of the soil was suitable for medium to high irrigated agriculture,” said authorities.
EAD said that during the coming years (until 2025), it will focus on developing policies and legislations that protect the soil from further deterioration and pollution. The agency will also establish the best-in-class regulatory framework for waste disposal, develop a licensing plan for waste transporting vehicles, and ensure its implementation with the focus on reducing littering. Legislation will also be developed to prevent developments in the selected critical natural habitats.
The agency will provide annual surveys for soil quality in residential, industrial and agricultural areas, and a soil database will be created at EAD to provide decision-makers with accurate data to help sustain the agricultural and food sectors in the emirate. It will also help in developing a program to monitor changes in salinity in 100 farms across Abu Dhabi emirate.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Nov 20 (KNN) The UK has asked India to provide higher level of protection for its GI products from agriculture sector under the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
These issues remain unresolved as the talks for the pact are on to iron out differences, an official said, reported FE.
A Geographical Indication (GI) is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
The British GI products include Scotch whisky, Stilton cheese and Cheddar cheese.
Usually, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin. Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name.
India normally provides general protection for violation of GI rules, but the UK is seeking a higher level of protection, the official, who did not wish to be named told FE as he further, said.“Negotiations are going on between the two countries. There are some issues pending in the intellectual property rights (IPRs) chapter.”
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian-backed militants launched 29 attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in ATO area in Donbas in last day.
This is reported by the ATO press center.
"Over the past day, illegal armed groups violated the ceasefire 29 times. The Ukrainian Armed Forces opened fire on the enemy 17 times. As a result of the fighting, three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded," the statement reads.
In Donetsk direction, Russian-backed militants used different types of grenade launchers and small arms guns to fire at Ukrainian strongholds near Avdiivka (18km north of Donetsk). As a result of the fighting, one serviceman was wounded. ATO troops also came under infantry fire outside Luhanske (59km north-east of Donetsk), Zaitseve (67km north-north-east of Donetsk), Pisky(12km north-west of Donetsk) and Butovka coal mine (11.4km north-west of Donetsk).
In Mariupol direction, the enemy used grenade launchers and heavy machine guns to shell positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Talakivka(20km north-west of Mariupol) and Taramchuk(30km south-west of Donetsk).
In Luhansk direction, illegal armed formations opened fire from grenade launchers and heavy machine guns on the defenders of Novooleksandrivka(65km west of Luhansk), Stanytsia Luhanska(16km north-east of Luhansk) and Novozvanivka(70km west of Luhansk).
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(MENAFN) Bayern Munich completed transfer of Portuguese fullback Joao Cancelo on a loan deal coming from Manchester City on Tuesday, on the last day of the transfer window.
"FC Bayern have signed Portugal international Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City. The 28-year-old full-back moves to Munich on an initial deal through to the end of the current season," Bayern Munich stated in the announcement.
Cancelo expressed that he is very eager to play next to so many skillful stars at the German giants and he promised to give 100 percent with his new team.
"I know that this club, this team lives for titles and wins titles every year. I'm also driven by the hunger for success. I'll give my best for FC Bayern," Cancelo stated.
Bayern Munich's board member for sport, Hasan Salihamidzic, who is also a former Bayern player, said they are "very happy" to add Cancelo to the team and praised the Portuguese international for his abilities on the pitch.
Bayern Munich's board member for sport, Hasan Salihamidzic, who is also a former Bayern player shared his positive opinion around the transfer saying, "We've signed him on loan now and have the possibility of signing him permanently in the summer. Joao is a player we've been thinking about for a while now because we very much appreciate his qualities. He's the optimal fit in our system with his attacking style of play and dynamism, and his mentality and experience fit very well in our team."
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine is currently in talks with Russia to return from captivity both Ukrainians and foreign volunteer fighters who defended the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an interview with the American TV channel NBC, Ukrinform reports.
'I want to thank heroic soldiers from around the world who volunteered to defend our independence. Everyone understands that the war in Ukraine today is here, on this soil, but tomorrow it may be taking place in Europe, and the day after tomorrow it may be taking place in the United States. So it is absolutely fair to say that the war in Ukraine is already a war in Europe and the United States, just territorially it is taking place here. And that is why I am grateful to all these heroes,' Zelensky said.
He noted that today Russia is holding thousands of Ukrainian prisoners, including foreign volunteer fighters who came to defend Ukraine. According to him, negotiations are underway with Russia to release both Ukrainian and foreign soldiers from captivity.
'By not releasing Britons or by not releasing guys from the United States, Russia is simply showing that it wants these states to communicate with it,' the president added.
Earlier reports said that a 'court' of the self-proclaimed entity DNR sentenced to death three foreign nationals who took part in hostilities on the side of the Ukrainian army.
British nationals Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin and Morocco-born Brahim Saadoun were found guilty of 'mercenary activities and committing actions aimed at seizing power.'
The Britons were taken prisoner in Mariupol in mid-April and Saadoun in Volnovakha in March.
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Is Air Canada Set to Take Flight in 2023?
Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a Montreal-based company that provides domestic, United States, transborder, and international airline services. This TSX stock put together a stunning run over the course of the 2010s. Air Canada rose from below the $1 mark in early 2009 to over the $50 mark by January 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic brought that amazing run to a halt.
The airline industry took a massive hit as operations ground to a stop in the face of the greatest global health crisis in a generation. Experts and analysts estimated that it would take several years for the industry to recover. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently projected that the airline industry would post a“small” net profit of $4.7 billion in 2023. That return to profitability is great news for Air Canada and its peers. Investors should take notice.
Shares of Air Canada have increased 1.1% year-over-year as of close on January 23. The stock has jumped 15% in the New Year. Investors can expect to see its final batch of fiscal 2022 earnings in the second half of February 2023. In Q3 2022, the company saw operating revenues more than double from the prior year to $5.32 billion. Meanwhile, it posted EBITDA of $1.05 billion compared to negative EBITDA of $67 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Air Canada is trading in favourable value territory compared to its industry peers. Meanwhile, a broader bounce back for the industry means the company is well-positioned to deliver strong earnings growth in the quarters ahead. Now is a great time to snatch up Air Canada stock.
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Doha, Qatar: For the very first time outside the Philippines, two of the greatest Filipino musical icons Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo will converge at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) for an unforgettable OPM night in the country.
Fans in Qatar can anticipate exceptional harmonies between Philippine rock icon Bamboo and legendary popstar Sarah Geronimo as they perform their greatest hits and numerous duets for one unmissable night.
The event will take place on April 11, 2024, from 8pm onwards at the QNCC Exhibition Halls 3 and 4.
The lowest-priced Bronze ticket category is currently sold out, and only three options remain for fans who haven't secured their spots yet.
The Silver category is priced at QR250 with free seating based on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Gold category is priced at QR400 and VIP tickets are sold for QR700 with a special photo opportunity with the Filipino stars.
The historical event is made possible by a partnership with Qabayan Radio 94.3 and Visit Qatar. The icons will also perform at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on April 14, 2024.
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These are the real estate transfers of $200,000 or more for Winchester in March, as compiled by Winchester Circuit Court.
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Media OutReach - 12 September 2023 - SIBUR is considering the possibility of selling carbon offsets generated by its Russian climate projects to the Chinese market, as disclosed by Elena Myakotnikova, Director of Climate Initiatives and Carbon Management at SIBUR.
Earlier this year, SIBUR successfully obtained international verification for a climate project that was completed at the company's largest petrochemical facility, ZapSibNeftekhim. This verification was provided by the leading European validator, VerSCE. Currently, the company is in the process of seeking verification for another climate project, which is being implemented at the SIBUR-Khimprom unit in the Perm region.
SIBUR is actively exploring cooperation opportunities for the sale of carbon offsets in the Chinese market. China boasts several climate exchanges with significant trading volumes, as highlighted by Myakotnikova during her presentation at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a forum dedicated to fostering economic cooperation between Russia and China. She also mentioned that three out of the eight Chinese validation and verification bodies are working with Russian companies.
Myakotnikova stated that SIBUR envisions the potential to structure 10 to 15 of its environmental initiatives as climate projects, which would produce carbon offsets verified by Russian or international standards.
Additionally, SIBUR's 2025 Sustainability strategy includes variother initiatives such as recycling up to 1,7 billion plastic bottles annually, installing solar panels at the company's unit in the Bashkortostan region, and planting 5 million trees as part of its nature-based solutions (NBS) climate project, Green Formula.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif directs to adopt aggressive strategy against PTI
ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to adopt an aggressive strategy against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
The decision was made during a meeting on the government narrative with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.
The prime minister also directed to highlight the government stance on the social media. He directed to highlight the shortcomings of the PTI government.
During the meeting, the government as well as political strategy was also discussed.
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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' has been receiving an overwhelmingly positive feedback from national and international audiences as the film nears collecting Rs500 crore (Dh224.8 million).
The blockbuster has several memorable scenes. The brand ambassador of Dubai truly did represent the city in this movie with his action-packed scenes which were filmed in the emirate.
Aside from that, a specific scene that has been gaining popularity, especially in the Gulf, is a scene featuring both leads - Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
In the scene, Padukone is seen greeting a person by saying 'Assalamu Alaikum'. Shah Rukh Khan then appears from behind, and gives her a flawlessly traditional response.
'Wa alaykumu salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh', King Khan responds. Videos circulating online show audiences cheering to the Arabic greeting.
The Islamic greeting 'Assalamu Alaikum' means 'Peace be unto you', whereas its response, used by Shah Rukh Khan in the film, translates to 'May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you too'.
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Accident on Broadway injures two
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle accident just after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the corner of 12th Avenue and Broadway Street.
Two people were injured in the crash and were taken to the Douglas County Hospital.
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(MENAFN- Hip Hop-24) Researchers have revealed that a giant iceberg the size of the British capital, London, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica.
The British Antarctic Survey (government) stated on its website that "a huge iceberg (1,550 square kilometers) roughly the size of Greater London broke the 150-meter-thick Brant Ice Shelf."
And she said in a statement, on Tuesday, that the cracks that formed naturally during the past years "crystallized, causing the separation of the new iceberg."
The authority announced that the incident occurred last Sunday.
She explained that the new iceberg originated from the extension of the rift known as "Chasm-1" completely through the ice shelf.
The authority confirmed that its scientists were expecting the accident, noting that the separation "is the second in this region during the past two years."
In the context, the director of the authority, Dame Jean Francis, said in the statement that scientists had measured the ice shelf several times, and the stages of its deformation and movement.
He explained that during their observations, scientists made comparisons between the satellite image of the European Space Agency, NASA and the German satellite "TerraSAR-X".
He continued: "We know what happens even in the Antarctic winter when there are no staff in the place, and it is completely dark for 24 hours and the temperature drops below 50 degrees Celsius below zero."
An expected glaciation
British Glaciologist Dominic Hodgson said the event was "predictable" and "part of the natural behavior of the Brant Ice Shelf, not linked to climate change."
"For now, our scientific and operational teams continue to monitor the ice shelf to ensure its safety," Hodgson added.
According to the statement, the ice structure of the Brant Shelf is "complex", and the Chasm-1 rift began expanding in 2016.
The British Antarctic Survey has set up a research station on the Brant Ice Shelf in Antarctica called Halley, and staff have been deployed since 2017.
Staff work at the station during an Antarctic summer, between November and March.
There are currently 21 employees working at the plant to maintain power supplies and facilities that allow scientific studies to continue remotely throughout the winter.
According to satellite observations, the Chasm-1 fault began to show the first signs of change in 2012, after it had been stable for at least 35 years.
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United Nations- India on Thursday assumed the rotating Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of December, during which it will host signature events on countering terrorism and reformed multilateralism.
India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj will sit in the President's seat at the horse-shoe table. Days before India's Presidency, she met Secretary General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body.
“Today, delighted to call on Secretary General @antonioguterres. Discussed the priorities and programme of work ahead of India's December Presidency in the @UN Security Council,” Kamboj tweeted on Tuesday.
On Monday, Kamboj met Korosi, who tweeted,“Always a great pleasure to meet with India's PR @ruchirakamboj. Today's discussions focused on India's presidency of the Security Council, which begins on Thursday. I look forward to the month ahead.”
India assumes the monthly rotating Presidency of the Security Council from December 1, the second time after August 2021 that India will preside over the Council during its two-year tenure as an elected UNSC member.
India's 2021-2022 term on the Council ends December 31, with Kamboj, India's first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York sitting in the President's seat at the powerful horseshoe table for the month.
Countering terrorism and reformed multilateralism will be among the key priorities for India during its UNSC presidency that will culminate in the completion of its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of the 15-nation powerful body.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to New York to preside over“signature events” in the Security Council on renewed orientation for reformed multilateralism on December 14 and on countering terrorism on December 15.
As is customary, on the first day of its Presidency there will be the Permanent Representatives' Breakfast, Political Coordinators' Meeting and Consultations on the monthly Programme of work. Kamboj will then brief reporters in the UN Headquarters on India's priorities for the month and the programme of work for the Council.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On March 18, Russian forces shelled the town of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with artillery and Uragan multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Six people were injured.
The Prosecutor General's Office wrote on Telegram that according to the investigation, on March 18, Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with barrel artillery and Uragan MLRS. As a result of the attacks, two women and four men received injuries of varying degrees of severity.
Apartment blocks, private households, farm buildings, as well as the building of a shopping center were damaged.
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Prosecutors continue to take all appropriate and possible measures to document war crimes committed by Russian forces.
Under the procedural leadership of Donetsk region prosecutor's office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched as part of criminal proceedings over violation of the laws and customs of war (part 1 of article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
As Ukrinform reported, Russian forces launched a missile attack on the urban settlement of New York, Donetsk region, on the night of March 18.
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DUBAI, 25th February, 2022 (WAM) — The Republic of Madagascar celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day on Thursday, with a flag-raising ceremony, speeches and cultural performances at the Al Wasl Stage of Nations, drawing focus to its enormous investment opportunities and untapped wealth.
Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director of the Office of the Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, welcomed Chamarly Jonchelin Andrianjafimananjara, Chargé d’Affaires A-I of the Embassy of Madagascar in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ali said, ‘As one of the world’s most unique eco-tourism destinations, Madagascar invites our visitors to discover a ‘sustainable sanctuary of nature’ within its pavilion, and sheds light on its efforts towards building a synergetic relationship with its environment, and improving education and equality.
Andrianjafimananjara said, ‘Representatives from all over the world are meeting here at Expo 2020 Dubai to connect minds to build the future. My country has opted for the Sustainability District because we are convinced that the improvement of our future depends, above all, on the state of our environment. It is a great honour for my country to contribute our humble stone to this edifice.
Madagascar is one of the few countries that still has a lot of untapped wealth, creating various economic opportunities in all sectors, he said. ‘In agriculture, Madagascar has 36 million hectares of fertile land, of which only six percent is cultivated. Our climate and rainfall are optimal, and our land is fertile.’
The speeches were followed by traditional song and dance by Baba Raprosy and ZMG, playing the national instruments of Madagascar – the valiha (a tube zither made from bamboo) and the jejy voatavo (a stick zither with one or two strings) – accompanied by a violin.
Located in the Sustainability District, the Madagascar Pavilion introduces visitors to the plant and animal species on the island, many of which are found nowhere else on the planet, such as lemurs. The pavilion showcases the best of the island’s tourist attractions and highlights the potential for investors to get involved in one of the world’s most unique destinations.
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(MENAFN) Official data released on Wednesday revealed that Turkey's annual inflation rate surged to 68.5 percent in March, a figure marginally lower than anticipated by analysts. The Turkish Statistical Institute reported that on a monthly basis, inflation stood at 3.16 percent, marking a decline from 4.53 percent in February and 6.7 percent in January. This decrease was primarily attributed to a reduction in the impact of salary adjustments and the moderation of price hikes observed earlier in the year.
Expectations for March's inflation were slightly higher, with a Reuters poll forecasting an annual increase to 69.1 percent and a monthly rise of 3.5 percent. However, projections suggest a downward trajectory for the annual rate, anticipated to reach 43.75 percent by the end of 2024.
The Turkish central bank, amid a robust monetary tightening cycle initiated since June, surprised analysts by implementing a further 500 basis points increase in its benchmark interest rate last month. This decision was attributed to concerns regarding deteriorating inflation expectations.
Following the release of the inflation data, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek expressed confidence that recent monetary and fiscal tightening measures would contribute to stabilizing inflation expectations and facilitating a slowdown in inflation. He reiterated the government's commitment to prioritizing price stability and pledged to undertake necessary measures to achieve this goal, emphasizing its significance via social media platforms.
Meanwhile, independent economists affiliated with the Inflation Research Group estimated that the inflation rate soared to 124.63 percent over the past 12 months, with prices witnessing a 5.68 percent increase during the month of March. These figures underscore the magnitude of Turkey's inflationary challenges, prompting continued vigilance and proactive policy responses to address economic instability and ensure sustainable growth.
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(MENAFN- AllDetails) Heritance Aarah and Adaaran Resorts, situated in the Maldives, announces the vaccination of 90 per cent of its ground staff at the resorts with both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
This is in line with the increased health and safety practices adhered to as part of Aitken Spence Hotels.
“As we continue to combat the challenges posed by the surprising intruder that has unsettled the world, Covid-19, we are inspired to make our resorts a safe haven for our guests,” Susith Jayawickrama, Managing Director at Aitken Spence Hotels Group, said.
“This optimism is carried through at all our hotels and resorts, as we welcome you back, with open arms and heartfelt smiles.”
The Aitken Spence Group believes that the well-being of its guests and associates is of paramount importance.
Collectively, the hospitality brand has taken stringent measures to enact elevated precautionary operational protocols that address heightened health and safety, to give their guests peace of mind regarding future stays.
These protocols are based on international and local health and safety guidelines and have been enhanced by in-house experts to provide guests a safe environment.
About Aitken Spence Hotels
Adaaran Resorts and Heritance Resorts are a brand of the Aitken Spence Hotels, the hospitality arm of Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC which operates 23 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman and India. The Company’s owned hotels are reflected under the Heritance, Adaaran and Turyaa brands, popular around the world for exceptional service, undisputed product and curated lifestyle experiences. The Company’s Sri Lankan portfolio includes 11 resorts spread across the island, whilst the Maldives resorts totals to seven, four in Oman and one in India.
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(MENAFN- APCO Worldwide) March 18, 2023
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) welcomed Yacht Captains, crew, and industry representatives to an essential brieﬁng session ahead of the Saudi Arabia F١ Grand Prix this weekend.
As the national regulator for navigational and tourism activities of cruises and yachts in the Kingdom’s Red Sea waters, SRSA is committed to engaging with stakeholders across the sector, providing timely, relevant updates, and ensuring operators and users have access to the information they need when visiting the Kingdom.
Mohammed Al-Asiri, Acting CEO of Saudi Red Sea Authority, said being able to welcome tourism operators to the Kingdom, and engaging with them on the work of the authority, was more than just showcasing exceptional Saudi hospitality, it was essential to the ongoing development and delivery of the national strategy.
“We sit at the intersection of numerous sectors including coastal tourism, environmental protection, investment, sport and culture, and logistics,” Mr. Al-Asiri said.
“Our comprehensive strategy will chart the path for a prosperous future that preserves our pristine natural environment and supports thriving businesses, industry, and our communities. It is critical that we continue engage with sector representatives on to get their feedback and address any issues.”
Oliver Rees, General Manager of the Jeddah Yacht Club, said “The Red Sea Authority have been a fantastic partner to help deliver the vision of making Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina the center of the yachting world this weekend.
“They’ve been very supportive in taking feedback on the challenges of cruising on the Red Sea from Captain’s and Crew alike, who’ve come to stay with us during the Formula ١.
“All of this will be invaluable for them, and we look forward to working together for many years to come to continue making Jeddah Yacht Club and the Red Sea a must-visit destination for yachts.”
For more information on the work of the Saudi Red Sea Authority, or to provide your feedback on recreation, navigation, or regulatory activities, visit
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Population, traffic growth concerns for Dickinson comprehensive plan
Strategies are starting to come to the surface for a comprehensive plan that could help Dickinson officials guide the city into the future.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 24. Kazakhstan seeks
to make a meaningful contribution to food security, said Kazakh
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his speech at the first
summit of heads of state participants of the UN Special Program for
the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) in Baku, Trend reports.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that within SPECA there is great
potential in the field of industrial cooperation.
"Combining the skills and efforts of our machine-building
enterprises in the creation and production of unique samples of
machinery and equipment for energy, transportation and logistics,
agriculture, and water management appears promising in this regard.
I am certain that implementing large-scale projects in the
production sector on a parity basis will boost the region's states'
worldwide competitiveness," he emphasized.
In his words, over the past five years, Kazakhstan has doubled
the volume of agricultural production and now exports it to more
than 80 countries.
"We intend to work in this direction with SPECA countries. A
special focus should be directed toward the development of
mechanisms to promote investment collaboration among SPECA
countries. In this regard, the establishment of the SPECA Trust
Fund under the auspices of the United Nations to encourage economic
development and integration appears to be particularly relevant.
Given the significance of this program, Kazakhstan is willing to
provide a financial contribution to this fund," Tokayev added.
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) Scientists in Lausanne have found that streams and rivers – or 'running waters' – emit on average four times more carbon dioxide (CO2) at night than during the day. The results have implications for how the global carbon cycle is calculated.
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The research, carried out by a team from the Stream and Biofilm and Ecosystem Research Laboratory (SBERExternal link ) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - along with international colleagues - was published in the journal Nature GeoscienceExternal link on Friday.
That more CO2 was emitted at night 'indicates that calculations of how much CO2 is released by these waters to the atmosphere has been biased too low, leading to incorrect estimates of their contribution to the global carbon cycle', an EPFL statement saidExternal link .
Until now estimates of CO2 - the main greenhouse gas - from running waters have been based on people manually getting samples from the water.
And that's where the SBER scientists spotted the calculation bias. They found that 90% of existing measurements were made between 8am and 4pm. By comparing these measurements with data collected continuously by automated sensors, they observed that CO2 emissions actually reached their peak just 10% of the time during this daytime window.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Fifty One East has announced the inauguration of its new concept, House of Linen, at Lagoona Mall.
The new store offers a 'wide array of linen and home accessories in an extremely warm woody style atmosphere, Fifty One East has said in a press statement.
House of Linen features 'international, fashionable and exclusive quality brands with a range of affordable to premium prices.
Brands available at the store include Trussardi and Slabbinck for bedding, Carrara for towels, Beauty Scents, Sirius and Lampe Berger Paris for candles, Lothantique for candles and aroma, Aquanova for bathroom accessories, and Nobodinoz for linen and bath accessories for children.
The inauguration of the store was held in the presence of dignitaries alongside Darwish Holding's senior management.
'The launch underscores the commitment of Fifty One East to the local community and mall visitors to deliver world-class brands and services, through a dynamic retail mix and memorable experiences, the statement noted.
The store is located on the ground floor of Lagoona Mall and divided into four sections: bedding, bathroom & accessories, candles & aroma, and children's accessories, presenting a 'one-stop destination for quality products.
'Customers will enjoy House of Linen's simple and chic, quality sheets, duvets, linen and home accessories designed for the modern home, in an environment that encourages customers to feel comfortable, the statement from Fifty One East added.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will discuss the possibility of US President Donald Trump attending the May opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem when he meets Trump on Monday.
Netanyahu made the comment late Saturday before boarding a flight to the United States.
"I'll definitely discuss with him that possibility," Netanyahu said in response to a journalist's question on whether he planned to invite Trump for the occasion.
"I'm very grateful to him for this historic decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and to move the American embassy to Jerusalem on our independence day," he said.
The May 14 date of the embassy opening coincides with the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel.
For Palestinians, the date represents the anniversary of the Nakba, or "catastrophe", in which hundreds of thousands either fled or were expelled from their homes in the war surrounding Israel's creation.
Trump's December 6 Jerusalem declaration outraged Palestinians and broke with decades of international consensus that the disputed city's status must be negotiated between the two sides.
Other countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv.
The new embassy will initially be located in a US consular building in Jerusalem, while Washington searches for a permanent location.
Israel occupied mainly Palestinian East Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day-War and later annexed it in a move never recognised by the international community. It sees the entire city as its capital.
The Palestinians see East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
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Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan was on Thursday named captain of a second-string Indian side which includes a host of IPL performers for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka next month.
India will play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in the island nation starting July 13 in Colombo, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The Indian Test team led by Virat Kohli are in England to face New Zealand for the World Test Championship final between July 18-22 and then stay on for a five-Test series against the hosts.
Up and coming Indian Premier League talent including Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) and Varun Chakravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders) have been named in the 20-member squad.
Mumbai Indians opener Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson of Rajatshan Royals have been picked as wicketkeepers.
Dhawan, a left-handed opener, will be assisted by fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been named vice-captain.
The final two ODI matches will be played on July 16 and 18 followed by the three T20 games on July 21, 23, and 25.
The 14th edition of the lucrative IPL T20 tournament was suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India and will be finished in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.
Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.
Net bowlers: Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, March 4 (Petra) - Monday's weather in Jordan is anticipated to be relatively cold in the majority of regions, with relatively warmer temperatures expected in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Clouds will appear at lower altitudes, and scattered showers of rain are forecast intermittently in the northern, central and eastern areas.
As the evening approaches, the chances of precipitation will gradually decrease, and moderate northwesterly winds, occasionally becoming active in desert areas, can be expected.
The Jordan Meteorological Department warned about reduced horizontal visibility due to fog, especially in the highlands. Additionally, there is a risk of slippery roads in areas experiencing rainfall.
On Tuesday, mercury levels will slightly rise, bringing pleasant weather to most regions. The Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba will experience warm conditions, accompanied by moderate southeasterly winds.
Temperatures will drop again on Wednesday, resulting in relatively cold weather across most areas. The Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba will still have relatively warm weather, with low clouds, and active northwesterly winds that may stir up dust in desert regions.
Thursday's weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with relatively cold temperatures in most areas. Intermittent showers of rain are anticipated in the northern and central parts of the country. Moderate northwesterly winds will prevail, occasionally becoming active.
Today's peak temperatures will be between 11 and 15 degrees Celsius in Amman and various highlands throughout the Kingdom, with lows of 5C or even 2C in the southern highlands at night. The Gulf city of Aqaba will have moderate weather, with highs of 26C and lows of 12C.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) The political tension that now exists between China and key Western nations, especially vis-à-vis the US, is unhealthy and quite possibly dangerous.
It is based on an unnecessary focus on what I call the macro interpretation of the ideological differences between East and West: It is based on the macro distinction between socialism and capitalism.
But I will discuss the simple day-to-day, eye-to-eye connections that typify much of the foundational albeit semi-unofficial links across the Pacific.
International relations lose their threatening aspects when we consider student and family travel, online retail purchases of everything from cosmetics to household appliances.
The interface under discussion, to the extent it is observed by government at all, involves low-level bureaucrats on both sides of the ocean, who are (almost) mindlessly interpreting and applying“rulebook” criteria to manage (or all too often mismanage) simple trade between ordinary buyers, sellers, investors and capital seekers, who are sometimes big guys like Apple, but lots of times ordinary trans-Pacific citizens who operate in hundreds or a few thousands of dollars.
Often the de facto policy that emerges at this low level controls the eventual messaging that afterward flows“up and down” to higher levels of government, where potentially its“macro sting” is blunted.
The issues that get in the way are endemic to just about every variety of macro-distinct society: Bureaucrats everywhere are a problem. But their influence can be put to good use.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Oman Arab Bank (OAB) announced the appointment of Jamil Abdul Qader al Zadjali as the new head of the retail banking and business support at Al Yusr Islamic Banking unit.
As a result of this appointment, the entirety of the retail banking and business support of OAB's Islamic banking window will be reporting to Zadjali to maximise the efficiency and profitability at the bank.
Amin al Husseini, chief executive officer of OAB, said, 'We, at OAB, always prioritise our own staff for any available senior management positions. We are a strong believer in their skills and capabilities and aim to provide them with every opportunity to grow their careers and become business leaders. Zadjali is one such person who has been a valued member of our staff for the past ten years. I am confident he will perform his duties in his new role to the same level of excellence that he has so far and raise the standards of the retail banking division of our Islamic banking window to new heights.'
Zadjali has over 24 years of banking experience in local and multinational banks; and has been working at OAB since 2007.
Commenting on his appointment, Zadjali said, 'I'm extremely grateful to OAB for providing me with this opportunity. I am pleased to take up the new role as the head of retail banking and business support at Al Yusr. I look forward to replicating the success we have enjoyed with our retail banking products and services at OAB, whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service, business excellence, and Sharia'a compliance that Al Yusr is known for.'
Al Yusr is the Islamic banking window of OAB. Established in 2013, the Islamic banking window provides services via seven branches; two in the Muscat (Athaiba and Wattaya), and others in Salalah, Nizwa, Falaj al Qabil, Ibra and Buraimi.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Munich [Germany], September 8 (ANI): In the wake of serious human rights violations against Uyghur minorities in China, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) said that it is about time that the situation of Uyghurs should be discussed at the UN security council and the human rights council.
The Vice-President of WUC called for strict actions and not just statements and reports amid the deteriorating situation of the Muslim minorities in China and the atrocities against them.
“I wish to see actions, not just statements, reports, 'concerns' only. The #Uyghur matter should be discussed at the UN security council and the human rights council.” – WUC Vice-President, wrote WUC on Twitter.
Earlier on Thursday, the European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell welcomed a UN report on what it said was a“rigorous review” of evidence suggesting systemic abuse of Muslim minorities in China.
The report released by the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said that Uyghurs in the Chinese province of Xinjiang and other predominantly Muslim groups were routinely placed in reeducation camps where they were subjected to torture, rape, forced labour and abortion.
Notably, a group of 60 Uyghur organizations from 20 countries are calling for an immediate response to put an end to atrocities against Uyghurs, following the release of a report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
A number of watchdogs have also come up with several reports with first-person accounts of affected minorities, which showed Beijing's active involvement in the crime against humanity.
Several organisations have made global demands to boycott Chinese products as well as to announce a diplomatic boycott of events held by China.
Even in the face of mounting evidence, China refuses to deny all evidence and terms the claims as western propaganda. (ANI)
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. The
participation of President Ilham Aliyev in the 5th Consultative
Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia demonstrates the
sincere desire of our peoples for comprehensive strengthening of
the age-old bonds of friendship and mutual understanding, President
of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the 5th Consultative
Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, Trend reports.
"I would like to extend a special welcome to our esteemed guest,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The
participation of the leader of fraternal Azerbaijan convincingly
demonstrates the sincere desire of our peoples for the
comprehensive strengthening of the age-old bonds of friendship and
mutual understanding," he emphasized.
"I'm confident that today's summit will indeed be significant
and will determine the future of our multifaceted cooperation," the
President of Kazakhstan added.
The initiative to hold consultative meetings of the heads of
state of Central Asia was put forward by President of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev in 2017. The first meeting was held in
Kazakhstan, the second in Uzbekistan, the third in Turkmenistan,
and the fourth in Kyrgyzstan.
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Meetings set to help inform about pipeline
Open house meetings are set in the area to learn about the proposed Wind Ridge Pipeline Project.
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(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, June 19 (Petra)-- A Russian airplane carrying 220 tourists is set to arrive at Aqaba's King Hussein International Airport at dawn.
It is the first in a series of scheduled flights to the Kingdom on a weekly basis and continues until the end of this year, according to a statement issued Saturday by the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Nayef Fayez said the arrival of Russian tourist will drive the tourism movement.
He stressed the Kingdom's keenness on the return of tourist groups to Jordan, in light of the Kingdom's high readiness to receive tourists from abroad, especially since the it was able to control the epidemiological situation and maintain low rates in the number of recorded Covis-19 cases.
Managing Director of the JTB Abdul Razzaq Arabiat said the groups of Russian tourists came through the "Travco Jordan".
He indicated that tourists will continue to arrive in Aqaba, successively, under the current circumstances, and the Russian aviation authorities removed Jordan from the list of countries vulnerable to the Coronavirus, which encouraged its citizens to travel to the Kingdom, pointing out that the arrival of foreign tourists delegations reflects positive future results for the tourism movement in the Kingdom.
Arabiat stressed that the government's measures and incentives granted to airplanes coming to Aqaba remarkably contribute to the increase in incoming tourism, noting that the JTB follows a policy of support by attracting charter flights within King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba Special Economic City.
"We expect an increase in the number of Russian airplanes carrying tourists coming to the Kingdom during the coming period," Arabiat said.
"The arrival of tourists comes as a result of joint efforts undertaken by Travco and the JTB," Travco General Manager, Paolo Nocerino said.
He added that Travco is working hard in the Russian markets, which has created a suitable destination in Jordan as a tourist destination.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Gandhinagar, June 6 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat faced a significant setback on Tuesday as its leader Uday Singh Chauhan, who had contested the elections from the Balasinor constituency in Mahisagar district, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chauhan's move to join the ruling party is seen as a blow to the AAP's prospects in the state. The formal induction took place at the party's state office, Kamalam in Gandhinagar, in the presence of CR Paatil, the state president of the BJP.
Chauhan's decision to switch sides comes after several AAP councillors in Surat had also defected to the BJP, weakening the AAP's presence in the region. Welcoming Chauhan to the BJP, CR Paatil presented him with a traditional topi (cap) and a saffron-coloured scarf, symbolising his new association with the party. Supporters of Chauhan, who accompanied him, also joined the BJP, boosting the party's ranks in the area. Prominent leaders, including Gordhan Zadafia, deputy state president of the BJP, were present during the induction.
Explaining his reasons for joining the BJP, Chauhan cited the development-oriented politics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He emphasised that his alignment with the party's ideology predates his membership and clarified that his departure from the AAP was due to personal reasons.
Chauhan pledged his dedication to working towards securing a resounding victory for the Panchmahal Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections.
Chauhan had contested the 2022 assembly elections from Balasinor on an AAP ticket but faced defeat at the hands of the BJP candidate. Securing the third position, Chauhan received 39,569 votes, accounting for 28.22% of the total votes cast. In October 2022, he parted ways with the Congress and joined the AAP. However, circumstances have now led him to leave the AAP and align with the BJP. The Balasinor constituency encompasses parts of the Mahisagar and Kheda districts.
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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) has scheduled its year-end 2022 earnings release for Thursday, February 23rd, after market close. A conference call to review the year-end results is scheduled for Friday, February 24th at 9 a.m. CT.
Alliant Energy will webcast the event live at . The call is open to the public and will be hosted by John Larsen, Chair, President and CEO; and Robert Durian, Executive Vice President and CFO. Individuals who would like to participate in the conference call can do so by dialing (888) 396-8049 (Toll Free – North America) or (416) 764-8646 (Local).
An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's website at .
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to 985,000 electric and 425,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies. Alliant Energy is a component of the Nasdaq CRD Sustainability Index, Bloomberg's 2022 Gender-Equality Index, and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on linkedin , facebook , instagram and twitter .
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
UT tops in Horticulture category nationally in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2021
Srinagar – Jammu & Kashmir has been awarded 'Star of Governance-SKOCH Award in Horticulture' in the SKOCH State of Governance Report 2021.
The UT was awarded at an event held at New Delhi as a part of 'India Governance Forum'.
J&K has topped in the Horticulture category nationally in the 'SKOCH State of Governance Report 2021'.
Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Mohammad Akbar Wani received the award on behalf of Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, J&K Government.
The award was presented by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group. SKOCH Award, independently instituted in 2003, is India's honest civilian honour conferred by an independent organisation as a third-party assessment.
It is the only award in the country that is based on felt-needs assessment and outcome evaluation based on evidence. It, therefore, recognises people, projects and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation.
Pertinent to mention, that the Horticulture is a major sector of the UT of J&K and plays a key role in the in the economy of the UT and has got the potential to transform the economy of the UT.
Eight Lakh families are associated with the industry and contributes about 10% of the UTGDP.
The sector has witnessed tremendous growth in the recent years. The award was conferred particularly for advancement in High-Density apple plantation and walnut cultivation.
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Foundation seeks host sites for AmeriCorps VISTA members
The Initiative Foundation is seeking organizations to host full-time, yearlong VISTA members engaged in projects to fight poverty.
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(MENAFN) A residential area in Damascus was struck by Israeli missiles, as confirmed by state media on Wednesday morning.
The missiles targeted the Kfar Sousa district, situated near the city center, as reported by the Sana news agency, which also published images depicting the damaged buildings resulting from the attack.
As stated by local residents, several explosions were heard on the outskirts of the capital, even though there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Kfar Sousa has consistently been a prime target of Israeli attacks on Damascus and its surrounding areas, particularly since the initiation of the Gaza war in October.
This district hosts several military sites associated with Iran-backed militias, making it a focal point for Israeli airstrikes. The pro-government Sham FM disclosed that the missiles struck a building adjacent to an Iranian school, highlighting the proximity of civilian infrastructure to the targeted areas.
Notably, last February, five individuals lost their lives in an Israeli assault targeting Iranian military experts in the Kfar Sousa neighborhood. Israel's intensified strikes on Iran-backed sites in both Lebanon and Syria have been notable in recent months, underscoring its commitment to curtailing Tehran's influence in the region.
The escalation of hostilities culminated in January when an Israeli missile in Damascus claimed the life of the commander of Iran's intelligence service in Syria.
Analysts have interpreted these attacks on Syria as a strategic move by Israel to draw Tehran into a broader regional conflict, a sentiment echoed by experts speaking to the news agency following the January attack.
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