(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) has started grid connection for residential solar rooftop projects, a move that is likely to promote eco-friendly lifestyle as well as benefit the power sector in the sultanate.p
Launched under its renewable energy initiative 'Sahim', the authority seeks wide-scale deployment of small photovoltaic (PV) systems at residential premises in Oman which will enable customers to slash their annual electricity bills by around 40 per cent as well as help the country save millions in producing gas-fired electricity.
A small-scale enterprise Continental Shelf of Solar Tech, started by 28 year old engineer, Majid bin Salim Abdullah al Alawi, is one of the first companies to connect residential PV systems to local networks.
Speaking toMuscat Daily
, Eng Alawi, CEO of the Continental Shelf of Solar Tech, said, 'We have connected five houses to the electricity grid in some areas of the sultanate and we will connect ten others in the coming days in areas such as Muscat, Izki and Manah.
'This system will allow citizens to sell excess power to electricity distribution companies. It will also preserve the environment and reduce carbon emissions in addition to saving money spent on electricity.'
The company has undertaken a number of projects like the installation of solar street lights for the Middle East College and many farms. 'We have also installed solar panels for a fuel station located in Muscat governorate.'
Eng Alawi started his business of solar PV panels in the sultanate in 2015. 'An Indian professor inspired me to establish my company while attending a workshop in India. The course was about clean energy. We currently install solar systems for houses, farms, factories, restaurants, etc.
'Our products include solar garden lighting, lighting walls with solar energy, solar water pumping systems, solar traffic lights, solar street lighting and solar street management. We have three branches in Muscat, Al Khoudh and Salalah. I hope that the culture of solar energy will spread among the members of the community.'
AER has approved an incentive-based tariff system that will enable residential customers to slash their annual electricity bills by around 40 per cent when they install grid-connected solar PV systems on their rooftops.
Under the Sahim initiative the authority plans to conduct a pilot phase targeting between 1,000 and 3,000 houses.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of the country's premier travel trade publication The Bangladesh Monitor paid a courtesy call on Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Heru Hartanto Subolo at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the capital on January 24.
During the courtesy call, cooperation to develop aviation and tourism as well as increase of people to people connection between Bangladesh and Indonesia were discussed.
The Indonesian Ambassador mentioned that efforts are underway to establish direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Indonesia.
It may be mentioned here, since the Covid-19 pandemic, Indonesia has stopped offering Visa On Arrival to Bangladeshi travellers and it is yet to resume.
However, Indonesia will be making visa processing easier for Bangladeshis, expressed the Indonesian envoy.
He noted that Bangladeshis can apply for Indonesian visa both online and onsite at the embassy. Also, it only takes three working days to get the visa, if all documents are properly provided.
Bangladesh and Indonesia are currently discussing to increase mutual cooperation between the aviation sectors of the two countries and develop skilled manpower in the aviation sector of Bangladesh, especially in the field of airport management, crew training and aircraft simulator training, further stated the Indonesian Ambassador.
Apart from this, Indonesia is also holding talks with Bangladesh about the establishment of an aircraft maintenance facility in the latter country, calibration of flights, and calibration of various equipment, he concluded.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), completed the world's biggest triathlon race at the Hamburg Wasser 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series.
HE Sheikha Hind expressed the joy participating in the Olympic distance triathlon on social media and said she was proud of her achievement. She also thanked her family, friends and the coaches for their support.
“From my dad cheering me on after my swim sessions, my mum advising me on which bike to take, my husband's words of support (and looking after the kids!) and my brother making sure my experience will forever be preserved. And of course, my cheerleaders, sisters and the biggest motivation I had on that day. All of this made my experience that more special,” she said in a post on Instagram.
She added that she was grateful for all the facilities that she was able to train in - from the Olympic cycling track, to Aspire Academy, Oxygen Park, 5/6 Park, and the Education City recreation center and stadium.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, May 29, 2022, SPA -- The Yacht Club Marina zone is very popular with Jeddah Season visitors to enjoy the exciting and varied shows that are presented daily to them, in addition to the luxury of the location and the variety of options for international cuisine restaurants and cafes there with its wonderful views of the sea and Jeddah front water.
Throughout the week, the zone receives many visitors who love international food and quiet seating areas, as well as live and various shows, where the marina receives its visitors daily with shows of a huge guitarist, a luminous piano with ballet shows, a glass player and a cello player inside a luminous crystal as well as the show of the most popular violinist and saxophone player on the marina and the first of its kind night water theatrical show, in addition to a number of other shows presented at Marina Theatre.
The Yacht Club Marina offers many options for luxury restaurants and cafes, and a variety of stores for fashion, perfumes, gifts and accessories from the most famous world brands, and every day attracts many families of different nationalities in an atmosphere of joy, luxury and magnificent views.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) have commended Qatar's efforts in“combating money laundering, countering terrorism financing and proliferation financing”.
The report assessed the level of effectiveness and compliance of Qatar's anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and proliferation financing system with international standards, and stressed that the combating system in Qatar is compliant or largely compliant with all 40 recommendations.
Accordingly, the FATF reported that Qatar has a very strong legal and institutional framework, which makes it the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to achieve such a high level of compliance in its system at this stage of the assessment.
FATF commended this achievement in its statement issued on February 24 this year.
With regard to the effectiveness of the combating system, Qatar obtained four ratings of a substantial level of effectiveness, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) said on Tuesday.
The report indicated that the AML/CFT system in Qatar is particularly effective in the areas of assessing and understanding the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, risk-based supervision of the financial and non-financial sectors, seizing and confiscating proceeds of crime, implementing targeted financial sanctions related to combating the financing of terrorism, and supervising and monitoring the non-profit sector and protecting it from terrorist financing abuse.
The outcomes of the assessment of the AML/CFT and proliferation financing system in Qatar demonstrate the country's robust commitment to combating illicit financing, complying with the FATF standards, and contributing as a strategic partner in the international efforts to combat financial crimes.
Qatar continues to improve and continuously strengthen its combating system based on international standards and best practices, QCB noted.
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Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Mahima Makwana made a splash with a dream debut in the Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma-starrer 'Antim: The Final Truth'.
The actress has been receiving a lot of appreciation post the release of the film, from the audience and critics alike.
Commenting on the response that has come her way, the actress said, 'I'm so overwhelmed with the response I've been getting from everyone. The messages and calls that I have received have not only given me loads of happiness but have also driven me to work harder. I'm so glad I could pull off my character in a way people would notice me. The love and support I'm getting from all over is humbling and like a dream come true.'
Mahima's earnest portrayal of her character of a small-town girl and her chemistry with Ayush Sharma have been winning hearts.
Talking about her initial nervousness and how team 'Antim' helped her, Mahima said, 'I never thought I would be able to portray a character so fearless and strong and this wouldn't be possible without the constant support of Salman Sir, Ayush, Mahesh sir and the entire team of 'Antim'. The character of Manda would always be a memorable character for me'.
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(MENAFN - Daily Outlook Afghanistan) Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Friday there could be an increase in the number of troops in Afghanistan in order to complete a safe withdrawal of all foreign forces by September 11.
Addressing a press conference Friday, Kirby said: 'It is not out of the realm the possibility that for a short period of time, there will have to be some additional enabling capabilities added to Afghanistan, to help effect a safe, orderly, and deliberately planned drawdown of everybody by the president's deadline, early September.
Kirby did not however elaborate on the nature of the increase in US troops. 'I can't speak today with exactly what that would look like, how many, when they would be going in. But as we transitioned out of Iraq, of course, it's logical to assume that you may need some logistics help, maybe some engineering help.
'You may have to add some force protection capabilities, temporarily, just to make sure that the drawdown goes in a safe, orderly, and effective way. Again, we'll know more as we get closer, but that would not be out of the realm of possibility, Kirby said. (ATN)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Tue 18 Oct 2022, 3:33 PM
Indian national Jayakumar Thirunavukarasu is Big Ticket's second weekly e-draw winner for the month of October, taking home the prize of 1kg of 24 carat gold.
Having pooled his money with a group of 18 people, Jayakumar took advantage of Big Ticket's“buy two, get one free” offer to make his purchase on October 16 – just one day before the weekly draw date. As luck would have it, his free ticket was the winning one, making him this month's second lucky individual to walk away with the gold prize.
The software engineer, who has been a resident of Abu Dhabi for the past three years, has been buying Big Ticket raffle tickets since 2019 and plans to continue to do so for a chance to one day be named the grand prize winner.
Like Jayakumar, customers who purchase Big Tickets during the month of October are automatically entered into a weekly electronic draw that will see one winner take home the 1kg gold prize every week.
Anyone who purchases tickets during the promotion dates will also stand the chance to win the Dh25 million grand prize on November 3. Fans of Big Ticket have until October 31 to make their purchases online, or by visiting the in-store counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain International Airport.
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Israel has 115 warhead nuclear arsenal: US agency
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Israel has produced 115 nuclear warheads since it began making them in 1963 according to a new study released by the Washington DC-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS).
Israel the report states has produced 660 kilograms of plutonium within the last 52 years at its Dimona nuclear reactor in the southern Negev Desert.
ISIS believes plutonium production at Dimona began in December of 1963 making Israel the sixth country to successfully develop nuclear weapons after the U.S. Russia Britain France and China.
According to the ISIS report the Dimona site contains a number of secret nuclear facilities for the production of plutonium including a heavy-water reactor a fuel fabrication plant and a plutonium separation plant -- all of which were provided by France in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Israel the report goes on to assert has a wide range of warhead delivery systems at its disposal including ballistic missiles nuclear-capable cruise missiles and aircraft capable of delivering nuclear payloads.
The study further notes that Israel has a submarine fleet from which it is capable of launching nuclear-tipped cruise missiles.
According to ISIS founder David Albright who wrote the report Israel continues to maintain a policy of "strategic ambiguity" in regards to its nuclear arsenal despite the declassification of several U.S. government documents that appear to confirm its existence.
He added that the revelations made by Mordechai Vanunu -- a former technician at Dimona -- in 1986 had revealed a much vaster Israeli nuclear weapons program than had been commonly assessed at the time.
The true number of Israeli nuclear weapons remains a closely guarded secret.
Other studies have put the number at some 80 deployable warheads.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
United States Naval Ship (USNS) Brunswick arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit.
The 103m – long Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel is manned by a crew of 24 and is commanded by Captain Andrew H Peretti.
During their stay in Colombo, the crew of the ship is expected to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country.
USNS Brunswick is scheduled to depart the island on 15th October.
USNS Brunswick is the sixth Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport, currently in service with the United States Navy's Military Sealift Command.
It is the fourth ship in naval service named after Brunswick, Georgia.
Brunswick is one of three expeditionary fast transport ships in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to continue its mission of providing rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment.
Like other EPFs of its class, the Brunswick is capable of carrying up to 600 short tons of equipment for distances of 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots (nautical miles per hour). (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN) Despite the sanctions imposed on Moscow by their home countries, multinational corporations originating from nations deemed "unfriendly" to Russia managed to generate substantial profits within the Russian market last year. This revelation, based on calculations by the Kiev School of Economics (KSE), was reported by the Financial Times on Monday. The KSE's computations drew from various sources, including the Russian firm register, news articles, and corporate disclosures.
The data from KSE underscores a striking trend, revealing that major Western firms, opting to maintain their presence in Russia, collectively accrued over USD18 billion in profits within the country last year. This impressive figure constitutes a significant portion of the total reported profits of USD20 billion generated by all foreign enterprises operating in Russia over the same period.
The findings from the KSE calculations highlight the resilience and adaptability of multinational corporations facing the challenges posed by international sanctions. Despite the geopolitical tensions and economic restrictions, these firms have managed to not only sustain their operations but also thrive within the Russian market. The extent of their profitability in this context is a testament to the complexities of the global business landscape and the interplay between politics and commerce.
In summary, the KSE's revelations shed light on the remarkable financial performance of multinational corporations from "unfriendly" countries in Russia, defying the constraints of international sanctions. Their ability to contribute substantially to the Russian economy emphasizes the intricate dynamics at play in the world of international business, where firms navigate complex geopolitical landscapes while pursuing their economic interests.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Singer Ankit Tiwari is all set for the release of his next single titled 'Ek mohabbat' which he has sung together with Bandana Sharma.
The song written by Tanveer Gazi and composed by Jaan Nisar Lone is based on the concept of betrayal.
Directed by Adhikesh Bhargav and Nirav Purohit, the video features Akshay Kharodia, Sanaya Pithawalla and Anmol Verma.
Sharing his experience of being a part of the video, Akshay Kharodia said: "Ek mohabbat is a very interesting song. I will be seen with Sanaya Pithawalla for the first time. The song is sung by Ankit Tiwari and I must say that it sounds too good. It was fun working with the team."
"The song has been made with tremendous amount of passion. It is my first project as a producer and I'm super excited. Working with the actors Akshay, Sanaya and Anmol Verma and our fabulous singer Ankit Tiwari was magical. I feel I was lucky enough that I got a chance to collaborate with Ankit Tiwari for my first project. He is very hard working and an amazing person. Overall the experience was wonderful," said producer Akshay Bhosle.
"Ek mohabbat" is all set to release on July 30.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 7. The Washington
Post daily newspaper has published an article on the threat that
Iran poses to major energy projects in the South Caucasus, and,
thus, Azerbaijan's growing plans on energy exports to Europe,
'After Azerbaijan triumphed in a 44-day war with Armenia in
2020, it reclaimed districts along a 130-kilometer (81-mile)
stretch of its border with Iran that Armenians had occupied since
the 1990s. It also regained part of the main highway linking Iran
to Armenia, a critical trade route to the Black Sea and Russia.
Tehran reacted angrily when Azerbaijan imposed a heavy tax on
Iranian trucks carrying goods to Armenia, effectively paralyzing
trade between them and jeopardizing Iran's access to markets
farther away,' the authors said.
According to the article, in 2021, Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Corps (IRGC) held large-scale military drills near the border with
'bp and its partners have invested more than $70 billion in
Azerbaijan's energy development and transportation projects since
1994. The projects include a 1,768-kilometer oil pipeline
connecting Caspian Sea output with Türkiye's Mediterranean port of
Ceyhan. Azerbaijan also helped build 3,500 kilometers (2,174 miles)
of natural gas pipelines to Europe via Georgia and Türkiye,' the
Washington Post authors noted.
Meanwhile, Southern Gas Corridor started transportation of
Azerbaijani gas to Europe on December 31, 2020. It transports gas
from the Caspian Sea region to European countries through Georgia
This large-scale project is aimed at the diversification of
energy supply routes and sources, thereby contributing to
strengthening Europe's energy security. The project's cost totaled
$33 billion, as compared to the forecast of $45 billion. Capital
expenditures on the SGC project are expected to be fully reimbursed
within 8-10 years.
In July 2022 Azerbaijan and EU agreed to double the volume of
gas transportation from Azerbaijan from 10 billion cubic meters to
20 billion cubic meters per year by 2027.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 11th February, 2018 (WAM) -- Khalifa Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi, KIZAD, and Shaheen Chem Investment LLC announced the signing of an agreement for the land lease of a two-phase chemical complex in the industrial zone with an expected investment of AED4 billion.
The plant will support the UAE's growing chemical manufacturing sector as well as supply major industrial giants such as Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, with raw material. Shaheen Chem Investment will also pioneer the production of ethylene dichloride in the UAE, showcasing KIZAD's role as an industrial hub for the country.
Construction of the complex will take place over a dedicated 330,000 square metres of land in KIZAD, in addition to a dedicated port terminal at Khalifa Port.
The first phase of the plant is expected to produce 130,000 tonnes per year of caustic soda for EGA's Al Taweelah alumina refinery and 160,000 tonnes per year of ethylene dichloride. Upon completion of the second phase, caustic soda production capacity will double and the plant will expand operations with vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride production.
Rashed Al Suwaidi, Chairman Shaheen Chem, commented, "We are grateful to Abu Dhabi Ports for their support. We now look forward to building our plant at KIZAD to supply EGA with the caustic soda it needs. We are also excited to become the first producer of ethylene dichloride in the UAE and to later bringing vinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride production to the country as part of phase II of the project."
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports said, "Since the launch of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, under the guidance of our wise leaders, we have aimed to support the growing industrialisation of the UAE and diversification of our economy. We are delighted to embark on this partnership with Shaheen Chem Investments, which is an embodiment of our vision of being a world-class, integrated industrial zone."
"Through this signing we are reinforcing our commitment to promote growth and trade as well as providing our valued customers from a wide range sectors convenient access to raw materials and the Khalifa Port facilities, as well as international standard infrastructure."
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(MENAFNEditorial) HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In connection with the February 9, 2018 closing of the business combination between Silver Run Acquisition Corporation II ('Silver Run II') (NASDAQ:), (NASDAQ:), (NASDAQ:), Alta Mesa Holdings, LP ('Alta Mesa') and Kingfisher Midstream, LLC ('Kingfisher'), Silver Run II has been renamed Alta Mesa Resources, Inc., and its common stock and warrants will be traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbols 'AMR' and 'AMRWW,' respectively, beginning on February 12, 2018. The common stock and the warrants will each trade separately, but beginning on February 12, 2018, the units consisting of one share of common stock and one-third of a warrant (NASDAQ:) will no longer be traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
About Alta Mesa Resources
Alta Mesa Resources is the successor of Silver Run II, and its strategy is to focus on the development and acquisition of unconventional oil and natural gas reserves in the Anadarko Basin through Alta Mesa and to provide midstream energy services, including crude oil and gas gathering, processing and marketing, to producers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and condensate in the STACK Play region of Oklahoma through Kingfisher. For more information, please visit http://altamesa.net/
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni on Sunday ahead of a tripartite meeting that also includes the Algerian foreign minister, regarding the situation in Libya.
The two ministers discussed the means of enhancing bilateral relations in various fields, as well as the possibility of reaching an agreement concerning loan swaps, and cooperation in the oil and gas sector between both countries.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Badr Abdelatty added that the ministers discussed several regional and international issues, on top of which were recent developments in the Libyan crisis.
The three states (Egypt, Italy and Algeria) share a common concern regarding Libya and interest in working towards the return of its security and stability, while focusing on the fight against terrorism and organised crime, according to the statement.
Shoukry reiterated the need to coordinate efforts among the three states regarding Libya, and the need to reach a political solution. He further alluded to the phenomenon of illegal migration that "negatively affects the European countries as well as north African countries".
The Egyptian foreign minister also met with Algeria's Minister of Maghreb Affairs, African Union and Arab League, Abdelkader Messahel, ahead of the tripartite meeting on Sunday, to discuss cooperation between the two countries regarding the situation in Libya.
The Algerian president had previously met with Shoukry and they had tackled the means of confronting the spread of terrorism and organised crime that resulted from Libya's instability, and the need to galvanise efforts to form a national government.
Since former Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi was ousted and killed in 2011 following an uprising aided by an international intervention force, Libya has remained unstable.
The situation escalated in summer 2014, when General Khalifa Haftar opened an offensive against Islamist militias, which resulted in a rift in the country. Amid militant and tribal violence, two rival governments claim legitimacy in Libya; one Islamist in Tripoli; another, internationally-recognised in Tobruk.
In February Egypt conducted airstrikes against Libyan militant groups affiliated with "Islamic State", in retaliation for the beheading of 20 Egyptian Copts. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch claimed that civilians had died in these airstrikes, which were supported by the Tobruk government, but condemned by Tripoli.
The Egyptian government continues to warn Egyptians against travelling to Libya, and upholds that the return of Egyptians living in Libya will be facilitated and secured.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, June 11
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Ankara and Beijing will discuss regional issues during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to China, Turkish Foreign Ministry told Trend June 11.
The ministry said that Cavusoglu's visit to China will be held on June 14-15 this year.
During Cavusoglu's visit to China, the parties will also discuss the development of bilateral relations.
Earlier it was reported that Turkish President Erdogan said Turkey can switch to the use of the national currency in trade with China.
Erdogan noted that currently Turkey and China are holding negotiations aimed at the transition to the national currency in mutual settlements. "The transition to the national currency in mutual trade with China is in the best interests of Ankara and Beijing," Erdogan said.
According to statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in March 2018, the total volume of Turkish exports amounted to $15.587 billion, providing an increase of 7.7 percent compared to March 2017. In March of this year, imports to Turkey reached $21.442 billion, an increase of 12.7 percent compared to March last year. In March 2018, Turkey's imports from China amounted to $2.1 billion.
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(MENAFN – Baystreet.ca) As I’ve written about in the past, I’m extremely bullish on the medium-term trajectory for precious metals in general and gold in particular.
In this article, I’m going to discuss one excellent way investors looking to gain exposure to gold, assuming a similar bullish position to gold and other inflation/currency hedge needs, can do so in an exchange traded fund (ETF) vehicle.
The VanEck Jr. Gold Miners ETF (TSX:GDXJ) has been a top pick of mine for investors looking for maximum leverage to gold prices, for a few reasons. The junior gold space, for one, is more sensitive to gold prices, as the value of new discoveries tend to increase substantially when gold prices are rising.
Properties with old deposits that may be uneconomical or marginally profitable at $1,700 U.S. per ounce may be wildly profitable at $2,000 U.S./oz, making the junior gold companies that typically engage in the drilling, exploration and early stage development of such mines much more valuable.
Junior miners carry inherently higher levels of risk, and significant downside potential does exist for investors in scenarios where gold prices decline. That said, given the amount of stimulus being pumped into the market by the Federal Reserve, I expect U.S. dollar devaluation to result, providing a near-term floor for gold prices and a bullish outlook even in a low inflation environment for gold investors.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Turkey supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, stands for a just and lasting solution to the war in Ukraine, and is ready to host "peace talks" between Russia and Ukraine again.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said this in a video address to the participants of the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, Ukrinform reports, citing the Anadolu Agency .
"Türkiye's support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity is well known to all. We are also making every effort to protect the rights and interests of our Crimean Tatar compatriots," Erdogan said.
According to him, diplomacy and dialogue should be given a chance for a "just and lasting solution" to the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
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"I'm of the opinion that joint efforts should be initiated, at least on determining general parameters of peace," he added.
President Erdogan said that Turkey "in principle" supports Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's 10-step Peace Formula and is ready to contribute to the "rapid recovery and reconstruction" of the war-torn country.
Erdogan recalled that Turkey has taken a leadership role in efforts related to the food security aspect.
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"The Black Sea Grain Initiative, established and which played a critical role through our efforts, also maintains its place on our agenda," he added.
Erdogan also emphasized the need to introduce security rules in the Black Sea, and that Ankara is negotiating a new UN-backed resolution on security commitments.
As Ukrinform reported, Turkey organized and hosted a meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine in the Mediterranean city of Antalya in March 2022. Subsequently, a meeting of the negotiating teams took place in Istanbul. The Black Sea Grain Agreement was signed in July 2022.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) A unique and humorous exhibition will be held in Cairo's Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum, between 10-14 December, featuring caricatures of Egypt's Naguib Mahfouz and Colombia's Gabriel Garcia Marquez, local media has reported.
The exhibition of portraits featuring the two writing legends and Nobel Laureates aims to fulfil one of Mahfouz's wishes to meet with the Colombian writer who lived in Mexico.
Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem announced that the exhibition, which features the works of a group of international cartoonists, comes as part of her ministry's initiative to promote Egypt's cultural relations with the world.
In cooperation with the Embassies of Colombia and Mexico in Cairo, the exhibition will showcase a large number of portraits, by world cartoonists, of Mahfouz and Marquez together.
The exhibition will open at 6pm in Cairo's, and will include 110 cartoons by 100 artists representing: Egypt, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru, Uruguay, Spain, India, China, Indonesia, and Russia.
Colombia's Ambassador to Egypt Ana Muñoz and Mexico's Ambassador to Egypt José Octavio Tripp have leant their support to the exhibition. The two ambassadors have also confirmed their interest to expand the exhibition to include all Latin America writers who won the Nobel Prize.
Although Mahfouz and Garcia never met during their lifetimes, the two did exchange letters twice. The first letter was exchanged in 1994, when Mahfouz survived an assassination attempt, and in 2004, when Garcia was going through a personal ordeal, with reports of his losing the ability to write.
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Commodity markets rise despite Fed announcements, geopolitical tensions
(MENAFN) Supply worries and optimism stemming from China have buoyed commodity markets, despite the adverse effects of announcements from the Federal Reserve, sanctions, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Concerns persist regarding the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and the minutes from the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting indicate that bank officials are wary of swiftly implementing monetary policy easing. They are deliberating over the possibility that achieving further progress in controlling inflation might require more time than initially anticipated.
"Most participants noted the risks of moving too quickly to ease the stance of policy and emphasized the importance of carefully assessing incoming data in judging whether inflation is moving down sustainably to 2 percent," the report said. However, some bank officials mentioned that lowering risks too quickly may introduce upside and downside risks.
Consequently, the likelihood of the Federal Reserve commencing interest rate cuts in May decreased to 25 percent, while the probability for June also declined to 67 percent.
Investors gravitated towards "safe haven" commodities, leading to a surge in the price of gold to USD2,036. This shift was prompted by the declining trend in the US Dollar Index and persistent tensions in the Middle East.
In the US, the average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage surpassed 7 percent once more, reaching its highest level since December 2023, at 7.06 percent.
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Gazprom continues shipments to Italy via Austria after solution was found
(MENAFN) The resumption of Russian gas shipments to Italy via Austria has reduced European gas costs somewhat.
The corporation stated in a message on Telegram on Wednesday that it had come up with a plan with Italian purchasers to get around the regulatory changes in Austria at the end of September that were impeding transit flows. This led to a drop in benchmark gas futures of as much as 3 percent.
Eni SpA, the largest energy provider in Italy, announced in a business statement on Wednesday that gas flows have resumed. A resolution appears to have been reached, according to Austria's regulatory body E-Control.
A dispute over regulations caused the suspension of gas supplies to Italy through a pipeline that runs through Austria on Saturday. This incident shows how dependent Europe is on Russian flows even after the Nord Stream supply line was shut down permanently. After massive gas leaks in Danish and Swedish seas were caused by sabotage of the Nord Stream equipment, there has been significant uncertainty over Russia's next action.
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(MENAFN) Russia is reviewing the principles of the global economic system, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
In his opening announcement at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in the Kazakh capital Astana, Putin mentioned that the current global financial system allows the planet’s “golden billion” to live at the expense of others.
Saying Asia is a region where new centers of power are emerging, Putin stressed that the continent has a vital role to play in the transition to a multipolar world order. “It is necessary to remove all barriers to supply chains around the world,” he also mentioned.
Putin also highlighted his country’s attempts to form an equal and inseparable security system.
He highlighted the threats of famine and large-scale shocks at odds with the context of volatile energy and food costs around the world.
The Russian president visited Astana on Wednesday and is expected to hold numerous trilateral and bilateral talks.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Actor Karanveer Mehra, who stars in the play 'Lights Out', said that it is unfortunate that the issues in the narrative raised decades ago, are still more relevant than ever.
The teleplay is based on Manjula Padmanabhan's acclaimed work. In 1986, when playwright Manjula Padmanabhan's play 'Lights Out' opened in Mumbai, it created a sensation because it was based on the eyewitness account of a horrific crime.
Talking about the same, he said: "This teleplay mirrors the fact that when we remain silent, we are complicit in injustice. The fact that many such incidents continue to take place, is very disturbing."
The teleplay unfolds in the apartment of a middle-class couple who have invited some friends over. Their cheerful evening gets disrupted when they overhear an assault in a nearby compound. The events that follow illustrate not just collective apathy but also voyeuristic curiosity.
The 'Behenein' fame actor said it was shocking to learn that 'Lights Out' is not a satire but inspired by a real incident.
"Even if the character that I play is fictional, the incident that the story revolves around is not. This teleplay challenges the notion of 'manhood' to reveal the moral weakness of men who are not ready to take a stand when things like this happen.
"People don't want to be involved in somebody else's mess and turn to look away because they have a life to run, maybe a family to provide for. However, I hope that the teleplay will awaken the next generation and compel them to take a stand against gender violence," he added.
The filming director of 'Lights Out' is Ritesh Menon, and the teleplay also stars Smiriti Kalra, Sandhya Mridul, Ninad Kamat, Shruti Madhudeep, and Vikram Kochhar.
It will release on December 13 on Airtel Theatre, Dish TV Rangmanch Active and D2H Rangmanch Active.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Weather inshore until 6 pm on Tuesday will be moderate temperature daytime with scattered clouds and blowing dust to dusty at places at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected strong wind and poor horizontal visibility at times.
Offshore will be scattered clouds to partly cloudy at northern areas with chance of scattered rain and slight dust to dusty at times, the report added, warning of expected strong wind and high sea / poor visibility at places at times.
Wind inshore will be southeasterly to southwesterly 05 to 15 KT at first becomes northwesterly 12 to 22 KT gusting to 32 KT at places at times.
Offshore, it will be southeasterly to southwesterly 08 to 18 KT at first, shifts to northwesterly 12 to 22 KT gusting to 30 KT.
Visibility will be 4 to 8/2 kilometres or less at places.
Sea state inshore will be 1 to 3 FT, rising to 5 FT at times. Offshore it will be 3 to 5 FT at first, rises to 4 to 7 FT / 10 FT.
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(MENAFN) A former Navy rescue swimmer from Mount Sterling, Illinois, is facing attempted murder charges in Florida after reportedly attempting to drown a security guard in a condominium's swimming pool. Seth Beavers, 33, was told by the security guard that the pool was closed and he would have to leave. The security guard alleges that Beavers attacked him, wrapping his leg around him and dragging him into the pool, threatening to drown him. The security guard, who cannot swim, was held underwater by Beavers, who also put him in a headlock and pulled him underwater again before the victim was able to break free and get to the side of the pool.
According to Okaloosa County sheriff's investigators, Beavers received extensive training in how to disable others in the water during his time as a Navy swimmer. His alleged actions have resulted in him being charged with attempted murder. The victim's name has not been released.
Beavers has reportedly admitted to investigators that he pulled the guard into the pool, held him underwater, struck him four times, and threatened to drown him. Beavers' LinkedIn page states that he currently works as a salesman for a company that provides payroll and personnel services.
This incident highlights the potential dangers that can arise when individuals with specialized training and skills use them in a harmful manner. It also illustrates the importance of proper training and background checks for individuals who work in security and other fields where they may be responsible for the safety of others. The victim in this case was fortunate to have escaped with his life, but the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the potential risks that individuals can face in their daily lives. It is important for law enforcement and other authorities to take swift action in cases of attempted murder and other violent crimes to ensure that justice is served and that the safety of the community is upheld.
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CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Renee Kroplewski, social care manager at CareAdvisors , has been appointed to the advisory council of AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois as a Will County representative. AgeGuide is an agency that strives to make aging easier through the development and promotion of a network of services for older persons designed to optimize the quality of their lives.
Kroplewski, a resident of Lockport, in Will County, Illinois, will serve three years on the agency's advisory council. Her strong relationship with her grandparents over the course of her life drew her attention to the needs of the aging population.
“As a social worker, my focus has always been on connecting the community to the services they need to live healthy lives,” said Kroplewski.“That's what we do at CareAdvisors and it is natural for me to extend that work as a volunteer with AgeGuide.”
Kroplewski is also a member of the Illinois Women's Coalition for Alzheimer's Disease and the Society for Social Workers in Healthcare Leadership.
CareAdvisors, is a Chicago-based healthcare technology firm that provides value-based social care solutions to some of the largest U.S. health systems and health plans. The company recently built one of the largest navigation programs in the nation, helping millions enroll in social services and access vital resources.
AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is one of over 600 such agencies throughout the United States, created by Congress to implement the Older Americans Act and coordinate a wide variety of services for persons 60 and older. AgeGuide awards funds to local organizations in each county within its designated area to provide important services and monitors the organizations to ensure accountability and quality.
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(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) An Austin-based biotech firm just announced its submission of Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the initial of a Phase 1 clinical trial of Samarium-153 DOTMP (CycloSam ® ) in patients with bone cancer. Shares of QSAM Biosciences Inc. (OTCQB:QSAM) rallied on the news.
QSAM (f/k/a Q2Earth. Inc.) holds the worldwide license for CycloSam (Samaium-153 DOTMP), a clinical stage novel radiopharmaceutical meant to treat different types of bone cancer and related diseases. This nuclear technology uses low specific activity Samarium-153 (resulting in far less europium) and DOTMP, a chelator which is believed to eliminate off-target migration and targets high bone turn over making it an ideal agent to treat osteosarcoma, bone metastases and to perform bone marrow ablation. Sm-153 DOTMP has been cleared by the FDA under an investigator initiated IND to commence human dosing of cancer patients.
Traders were bullish on the news as shares climbed up to an early session high of $0.535/share (+27.00%) following the news. This move was welcomed by long-term shareholders who have been holding on during the pullback since mid-February.
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Doha: The General Assembly of the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation (QCTF) was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) headquarters in the presence of QOC representatives.
The General Assembly kicked off with a presentation of the report of the activities of QCTF, whether in cycling or triathlon, for the sports season 2021-2022. The presentation also detailed the achievements, participation of local cyclists and hosting of events by QCTF.
Last week's Asian Triathlon Cup staged by QCTF was also mentioned in the presentation. Future events and championships that have been planned by QCTF were also announced.
The financial audits and payments issues were also discussed.
Later, the Board of Directors renewed confidence in the leadership of President Dr Muhammad Jaham Al Kuwari for a new term.
The council, which will handle the work of QCTF during the next session, includes Dr Al Kuwari as President of QCTF, Thani Khalifa Al Zaraa, Secretary General and Abdullah Al Hammadi.
Dr. Nasser Saqr Al Mohannadi and Fatima Issa Al Ghanim are members of the Board of Directors, it was confirmed.
The General Assembly decided to seek further stability obtained through achievements of the past season. The General Assembly showed confidence to work In the current board of directors of QCTF.
After completing the presentation, Dr. Al Kuwari along with the members of the Board of Directors were congratulated for winning the next term in office.
Dr Al Kuwari thanked the QOC and the members of federation for showing confidence in his team. He said his team will continue to work diligently in an effort to make cycling and triathlon more popular in Qatar.
“Our goal is to continue building on the successes achieved in the past few years and I am confident we will deliver on our promise,” the President of QCTF said.
“We now have a great responsibility on all of us within the federation but I trust my team, members of the Council and in their ability to complete the journey and implement the QCTF's strategies in the coming years, no matter what difficulties we will face,” he said.
“We are confident that the next season will be better than the previous ones and we will work as a team to deliver positive results on the ground,” he said.
“We have to work hard to make our sport is easily accessible to every sport lover in the country. We saw a huge interest from fans during the triathlon event last week. This trend will grow further in the weeks and months ahead,” the President added.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has left for New York to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the ministry reported on September 20.
“The minister will take part at various gatherings to be held on the sidelines of the session and will have bilateral meetings,” Spokesperson Leyla Abdullayeva wrote on her Twitter account.
Azerbaijan has been a member of the UN since March 2, 1992, after the General Assembly's 46th session in New York. On 6 May 1992, Azerbaijan opened its Permanent Mission to the UN in New York.
During the first years of Azerbaijan's independence, the UN assistance was primarily focused on the immediate needs of refugees and IDPs affected by the conflict in Azerbaijan's Karabakh.
Azerbaijan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the term of 2012 to 2013 after receiving the vote of 155 member states.
On 25 September 2015, Azerbaijan joined other UN member states in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. On 6 October 2016, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree creating the National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development.
In 2016, the UN and the Azerbaijani government concluded a new cooperation agreement, signing the UN-Azerbaijan Partnership Framework (UNAPF) for the period of 2016-2020.
Furthermore, Azerbaijan actively cooperates with other UN institutions such as UNESCO, UNICEF and others.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) ANKARA: Leaders of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent will gather Sunday in Turkey's Mediterranean resort city of Antalya for meetings that will 'shape the future of the world's largest humanitarian movement, as well as address such burning issues as Myanmar, according to event organizers.
At the General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) global statutory meetings, Turkish Red Crescent President Kerem Kinik is running for the European zone vice presidency, along with Germany's Volkmar Schon.
The Turkish Red Crescent Society will host the weeklong gathering under the theme 'Power of Humanity.
About 1,500 guests from humanitarian aid groups and institutions from both Turkey and abroad will attend, according to an IFRC statement.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, government officials, and major foreign guests will attend the general assembly, which will be held under the auspices of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He is expected to deliver a speech at the assembly.
A number of humanitarian crises, particularly in Myanmar, Somalia, Iraq, and Syria, will be discussed during the seven-day meeting, the statement said.
At the meeting, a new president, four vice presidents, and board members of the IFRC will be elected for four-year terms. Current IFRC head Tadateru Konoe is also president of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Candidates from Italy, Norway, Jordan and Sweden are also seeking the presidency.
Senegal's Abdoul Azize Diallo is seeking to head the African continent, and Mexico's Fernando Suinaga Cárdenas and Venezuela's Miguel Angel Villarroel Sierraalta are vying to head the America zone.
The Asia Pacific Region candidates are China's Chen Zhu and Iran's Seyed Amir Mohsen Ziaie Esterabadi.
Turkey's Red Crescent has been a governing board member of federation since 2005. Turkey joined the International Red Cross-Red Crescent Movement in 1868.
The federation is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions, according to the group.
The IFRC, which was established in 1919 in Paris, has 190 members. Its objective is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote all forms of humanitarian activities by national societies to prevent human suffering, and promote human dignity and peace worldwide.
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Doha: The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) presented an online event on January 19 that gave prospective students a chance to discover its Master of Arts (MA) in Contemporary Islamic Studies program.
Faculty presented short lectures to highlight the unique way in which the program is tailored to examine traditional Islamic knowledge in the context of present-day challenges. Dr. Gavin Picken, Professor and Coordinator of the MA program, moderated talks by Dr. Josef Meri, Historian of Interfaith Relations in the Middle East; Dr. Alexandre V. Caeiro, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies; Dr. Joseph E. Lumbard, Associate Professor of Quranic Studies; and Dr. Frank Peter, Assistant Professor of Islam and Middle Eastern Studies. Topics ranged from law and society in the Gulf, Muslim encounters with other societies, nationalism in modern Islamic thought, and Qur'anic studies.
Participants also engaged with faculty and connected with current students, who shared their experiences in the academic community.
Taught over two years, the MA in Contemporary Islamic Studies fuses Islamic values with social sciences and equips its graduates with unique skills and competencies essential for multiple professional fields. Interested students can visit cis.hbku.edu.qa or attend CIS' Graduate Studies Information Sessions on January 26 and February 16. The deadline to apply to HBKU's wide-ranging programs is March 15.
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US student to serve minimum sentence of 30 years for school shooting
( MENAFN ) The accused boy of the age 15 will be trailed as an adult for his murder charges and starting a clash inside his US high school.
Gabriel Ross Parker used a handgun to shoot into a crowded school area, the allegation of two pages revealed.
Both Bailey Nicole Holt and Preston Ryan Cope, aged 15, died due to the incident as Bailey was shot dead at the scene and Preston died while hospitalized, meanwhile, 18 were wounded.
Parker was found guilty of murder charges with a minimum sentence of 20 years, as well as violation charges with a minimum sentence of 10 years.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Jordanians are getting the chance to be acquainted with Leonardo da Vinci's projects and inventions on Monday at 'Leonardo's Machines: Italian excellence over the centuries', an exhibition inaugurated at the Jordan Museum under the patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan.
The new exhibition, which is presided by HRH Princess Sumaya, comes as part of the World Science Forum, running from November 7 till 11 at the Dead Sea.
The show is organised by the Italian embassy in Jordan, in collaboration with Italy's 'Leonardo' global high-tech company.
At the inauguration of the exhibition, Italian Ambassador Giovanni Brauzzi thanked the princesses for their collaboration, expressing his 'wish to encourage youth to spread the word about Leonardo's inventions and to engage with science and technology.'
The inauguration was also attended by HRH Princess Rajwa, who thanked the ambassador for 'the privilege of having this exhibition as part of the World Science Forum'.
'Leonardo's Machines' showcases several reproductions of the Maestro's machines created by Florentine handcrafters, along with explanations of the way each invention worked in the past.
Machines like the tank (carro armatto), the parachute (paracadute), the floodlight (reflettore) or the world-famous Wings of Leonardo are a few of the inventions that visitors will have the chance to examine.
A total of 20 exhibits are displayed at the event, along with a series of panels and videos about his life and work.
Leonardo's technical drawings also cover the walls of the museum, providing visitors with a taste of the maestro's work during the late 1470's and his studies for the improvement of already existing machines.
The exhibition will remain open to the public until December 7.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) US and Iranian officials engaged in indirect talks in Oman last
month, where Washington conveyed a strong warning to Tehran that it
would face serious consequences if it enriched uranium up to
90-percent purity, according to a report, Azernews reports, citing
Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council's Middle
East policy coordinator, and an Iranian delegation that included
Ali Bagheri-Kani, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, were in present
Oman in early May, Axios reported on Friday, citing unnamed
Instead of meeting directly, the two sides remained in separate
locations, with Omani officials serving as intermediaries to
facilitate the exchange of messages, the report said.
One of the main messages from the US to the Iranians focused on
deterrence, with Washington making it clear that Iran would pay a
“heavy price” if it chose to enrich uranium up to 90 percent, the
level needed to produce a nuclear bomb.
The objective of these indirect talks was to reach an
“understanding” about ways to deescalate Iran's nuclear program,
its conduct in the region, and its involvement in the conflict in
Ukraine, according to the report.
This comes as efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have
stalled since last year. The deal offered Iran relief from
international sanctions in exchange for strict but temporary curbs
on its nuclear program.
The agreement unraveled after the US withdrew from it under
former President Donald Trump in 2018.
Last month, Yoav Gallant, the defense minister of Iran's
arch-foe, Israel, warned that if Tehran chose to enrich uranium to
90 percent, it would be a“grave mistake” with the potential to
“could ignite the region.”
Iran has denied seeking to acquire nuclear weapons and insists
that it has not attempted to enrich urnium beyond 60-percent
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(MENAFN- AFP) Danish brewer Carlsberg on Wednesday forecast rising annual profits, as Asian growth helped it post a fourth-quarter profit despite weak Russian sales.
Volumes in its Asian markets "continued to grow while our Western European markets declined by an estimated two percent," the company said in a statement. Despite the volume decline, profitability in Europe improved thanks to the roll-out of premium brands with higher profit margins."The Russian market declined by an estimated eight percent due to outlet restrictions and slower economic growth," the group said.Beer sales in Russia have been hit by a slower economy and government efforts to battle the country's drink problem, which have included a ban on sales in kiosks and on late night sales, as well as marketing restrictions.Net profit in the three months ending December 31 rose to 1.13 billion kroner (151 million euros, $208 million) from 192 million kroner in the same period a year ago.Stripping out special items, operating profit climbed eight percent to 2.322 billion kroner.The maker of Tuborg and Kronenbourg 1664 said that in 2014, it expects operating profit to grow organically -- meaning that revenue from acquisitions is excluded -- by "high single-digit percentages."Along with its three bigger rivals -- AB InBev, SABMiller and Heineken -- Carlsberg has been expanding in the fast-growing Asian market.A new production facility in Burma will go onstream in the second half of the year, and in December the group announced the acquisition of eight breweries in China.But despite a strong performance in Asia, annual profit dropped two percent to 5.47 billion kroner in 2013."In the coming years ... we will focus on further strengthening our Russian business (and ) develop our Asian business to capture the growth potential of the region, and change our Western Europe business model and organisation," chief executive Joergen Buhl Rasmussen said.Shares in Carlsberg were 6.3 percent higher in mid-day trading on the Copenhagen stock exchange, where the benchmark index was 0.4 percent higher.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Feb. 13 (Petra) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced ongoing efforts to evacuate 54 Jordanian citizens from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. These individuals were granted permission by border crossing authorities to depart via the Rafah crossing to Egypt.
According to Sufian Qudah, the official spokesperson for the ministry, a dedicated team from the Jordanian embassy in Cairo is currently facilitating the evacuation process. They are providing essential medical assistance to the evacuees and arranging transportation to Nuweiba Port and Cairo using embassy-provided buses, so that they can be swiftly transported to Jordan.
Qudah emphasized the continuous presence of the embassy team on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing. Their role includes overseeing the evacuation operations, extending various forms of assistance, and offering support to Jordanian citizens in Gaza.
As of Tuesday, the number of Jordanian citizens registered in Gaza since the onset of the war has reached 1,184, with 721 individuals successfully evacuated.
Qudah reiterated the Ministry's call for Jordanian citizens residing in Gaza to reach out for assistance. They can contact the Ministry's Directorate of Operations and Consular Affairs via the provided contact numbers (00962799562903 / 00962799562471 / 00962799562193) or through email at ..., available around the clock.
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Additional Republican senators wish for Ukraine peace negotiations
(MENAFN) As the debate over USD61 billion in economic and military aid for Ukraine continues to face delays in the House of Representatives, several prominent Republicans in the United States Senate are openly advising Kiev to engage in peace negotiations. Politico reported quotes from three lawmakers on Tuesday, highlighting a growing perspective within the party that Ukraine may need to consider a negotiated settlement.
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida expressed the view that the current reality suggests the war may end with a negotiated settlement. He emphasized the need to assess who holds more leverage in potential negotiations, whether it be Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukraine.
Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, who voted against sending additional funds to Kiev, echoed similar sentiments, noting that Washington tends to lag behind the evolving realities on the ground.
He characterized the situation on the front as a "stalemate probably indefinitely," expressing hope for a settlement that allows Ukraine to maintain its sovereignty and halt the violence.
Senator Mike Braun of Indiana, another opponent of additional funding, suggested that the conflict appears to have the potential to continue for a long time. He noted the challenges associated with shifting the frontline and emphasized that it would require a significant investment of both money and time.
Despite the perception of a "stalemate" in Washington, recent developments on the ground contradict this narrative. Russian troops have steadily advanced since capturing the key Ukrainian stronghold of Avdeevka earlier this month.
As these Republican senators advocate for peace talks, their views add complexity to the ongoing discussions surrounding aid for Ukraine. The stalled aid package and the differing perspectives within the Republican Party highlight the challenges of navigating the geopolitical landscape and addressing the evolving dynamics of the conflict in Eastern Europe.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka : Air Astra has recently completed International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
This makes the airline the first ever to undergo and complete such training before launching commercial flight operations, said the airline in a press release.
On June 13, the airline started its five-day IOSA Airline Auditor Training at its own training center in the capital.
There were a total of 17 participants at the training including Imran Asif (CEO and Accountable Manager), Capt Farhat Jamil (Head of Flight Operations and Training), Ghazi Mahmud Iqbal (Head of Engineering/CAMO), Md Shafiqul Alam (Head of Quality Assurance), Zafor Uzzaman (Head of Ground Operations and DGR), Capt Khalid Shams (Chief of Safety), and Hasib ul Alam (Head of Airline Security).
The IOSA programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. All IATA members are IOSA registered and must remain registered to maintain their IATA membership.
Initially set back by post-Covid aircraft leasing market uncertainties hindering the airline's plans to launch by Q1 2022, Air Astra has secured 3x ATR72-600 aircraft on lease and is on track to commence commercial flight operations across the domestic network in Bangladesh in September, 2022.
French-built ATR72-600 aircraft are the most advanced turboprop aircraft in production today.
By end-2023 Air Astra plans to induct 5x more ATR72-600 aircraft bringing its fleet size to 8 aircraft.
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(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani mourned Saturday the death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur of the Sultanate of Oman, who passed away Friday evening.
HH the Amir stressed, in a statement by the Amiri Diwan, that Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur was a great leader characterized by wisdom, moderation, and long-term vision. HH the Amir added that the late Sultan dedicated his life to serve his country and his ummah, calling for dialogue and for rejecting violence and extremism.
The statement said that the news of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur's passing was received with hearts filled with faith in Allah and his Providence, and with great sorrow and deep sadness. The statement added that the loss was of a great leader who was wise, moderate, and long-term oriented, who dedicated his life to serve his country and his ummah, calling for dialogue and for rejecting violence and extremism. The statement also said that Oman saw a comprehensive renaissance in all fields during the Sultan's rule.
HH the Amir prayed to the Almighty Allah to recompense His Majesty Sultan Qaboos fully for his good deeds, to have mercy on his soul and to rest it in peace in paradise along with martyrs and the faithful, and prayed that Allah helps the royal family, the Omani people, and the Arab and Islamic nations with patience and solace on His Majesty's loss.
"Indeed, to God we belong and to God we shall return," the statement said.
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani also ordered the announcement of three days of mourning in the state.
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Study shows killer whales can imitate human sounds
02 Feb 2018
Researchers from Germany, UK, Spain, and Chile have discovered that orcas or killer whales can imitate human speech to the extent of phrases like 'hello,' 'bye bye,' 'one-two,' 'ah ha,' and even the name 'Amy.'
They can also copy unfamiliar sounds from other whales like that of blowing a raspberry or a creaking door, the study showed.
Here's more on it.
A female orca could mimic new sounds within 17 trials
The research was carried out in France with a 14-year-old female orca named Wikie.
She was first trained to mimic three familiar orca sounds on cue, then asked to do the same with five unfamiliar orca sounds, and then finally exposed to human sounds.
The researchers found that Wikie was able to mimic all of the novel noises within 17 trials.
Orcas can also mimic sounds of bottlenose dolphins, sea lions
According to the scientists, the discovery throws light on the fact that orcas have been successfully imitating each other for years, which is how different killer whales have ended up acquiring distinct dialects.
It is also known that orcas can copy movements of others from its species and some reports suggest they can even imitate sounds of bottlenose dolphins and sea lions.
Its amazing how orcas can produce sounds from another species
One of the scientists said, "We thought what would be really convincing is to present orcas with something that is not in their repertoire. Even though their morphology is so different, they can still produce sounds that come close to what another species can produce."
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Mumtalakat CEO stresses role as contributor to national economy at Bahrain British Business Forum meeting
(MENAFN- Yoiku PR) The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) held its networking meeting yesterday which was attended by forum members, guest of honour HE Khalid Al Rumaihi, CEO of Mumtalakat and HMA Roddy Drummond, the British Ambassador to Bahrain.
HE Khalid Al Rumaihi presented the keynote address at the event which detailed Mumtalakat’s new investment strategy and highlighted its contribution to the national economy. He stressed that through its local investment portfolio, which includes majority stakes in strategic Bahraini companies, this contribution accounts for 18% of the Kingdom’s GDP and supports more than 12,000 jobs in Bahrain.
On behalf of the forum, BBBF Chairman Khalid Al Zayani OBE, expressed his sincere appreciation to HE Khalid Al Rumaihi for sharing his insights during the networking meeting.
Mumtalakat’s portfolio consists of over 50 companies including some of the Kingdom’s leading companies such as Gulf Air, Alba, Batelco and National Bank of Bahrain. In addition, the fund includes direct international investments and co-investments managed by leading international funds.
The BBBF is an active network of business professionals in Bahrain with over 470 members. The forum aims to promote trade and investment between Bahrain and Britain by offering opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing between the business communities of the two countries. People interested in joining the forum and staying up to date with events can find out more at
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(MENAFN- Pressat) WHO IS MEHIEL FOUNDATION
Mehiel Foundation is a small charitable organisation based in Oxfordshire, UK, founded in 2010 which has undertaken over 30 projects in 14 countries around the world. Its primary aim is to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice, in order to deliver lasting change in the lives of underprivileged and vulnerable people.
CHRISTMAS SACKS OF HOPE
Every Christmas Mehiel Foundation packs sacks of groceries for hundreds of families in the UK, Uganda, Ghana, Zambia and Pakistan.
They work with schools, churches and food banks which identify the most vulnerable families in their communities who would benefit from the charity's offering.
Every sack includes fruits, vegetables, pasta, rice, sauces, cans of soup, sweets, a whole chicken and many more goodies costing around £23.
As a result of the pandemic, nearly six in 10 families said they are struggling to cover the cost of three or more basic essentials, including food, utilities, rent, travel or child-related costs.
Lawrence Patrick , Mehiel Foundation's founder commented:“With millions of people being affected by food insecurity and the ongoing pandemic pushing this number ever higher, a sack of groceries is the least we can do to support the local communities during such challenging times.”
If you would like to support Mehiel Foundation or volunteer in one of their projects, please get in touch with Lawrence Patrick at or follow them on social media.
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Collins hoping to take off
The numbers for Alexandria Blue Anchors’ outfielder Roman Collins were simply dominant during his college season this past spring.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News)
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Officials in western Herat province express concern over the digging of deep wells by farmers and landowners as the practice has been reducing the groundwater level in the province.
Hamid Elham, an official of the Environment Protection Department, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the high use of groundwater by solar energy and the increasing digging of deep wells had led to a shortage of groundwater resources in the province.
“Today, instead of using solar energy to illuminate houses, it is used to extract groundwater, the continued drawing of water by solar energy increases the risk of groundwater shortage day by day and people will face water scarcity in next 10 years.”
According to him, municipality officials and security agencies have been repeatedly asked to stop the illegal extraction of groundwater, but this process is still ongoing.
Meanwhile, Maulvi Mohammad Nader Kakar, head of the water supply services, told Pajhwok if the illegal drawing of water continued, water shortages would be one of the challenges for current and future generations.
Kakar said the Herat Water basin was following the issue seriously.
He added:“The department is conducting a survey to control wells that have been drilled illegally and to prevent the drilling of non-professional wells in the future.”
Meanwhile, Habib Amini, a resident of Herat, said the groundwater as a large water reservoir would dry up if consumed willfully.
According to him, the authorities should take measures as soon as possible and not allow the groundwater to be used illegally and willfully.
Mohammad Firoz, another resident of Herat, told Pajhwok that in order to use water properly, it was necessary to build the right mechanism for water usage.
According to Herat officials, the average groundwater level in the provincial capital and districts has reached 35 to 40 meters while water could be found in 20 meters few years ago.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: Qatar Blood Service is in urgent need of blood and has requested donors from various groups to come ahead and donate.
“Qatar Blood Service is urgently in need of blood donors from O-, O+, A-, B- and AB-,'' stated the Hamad Medical Corporation on its social media.
Blood donors can donate at blood donations center next to Hamad General Hospital (HGH) Sunday to Thursday from 7am to 9.30pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2pm.
Teams at Qatar Blood Services have stepped up precautionary measures to ensure that every blood donation is safe during the pandemic to include mandatory pre-screening before entering the blood donation sites, as well as regular cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces and equipment.
To be able to donate blood, a donor must be healthy, adult not less than 17 years of age, with no significant chronic illness or previous infections, with the bod yweight of not less than 50kg and hemoglobin level of not less than 13g for male and 12.5 for female.
On the day of the donation, the donor must be free of symptoms of fever and coughs or any other infection and he must have adequate hours of sleep.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Global Travel and Tours stepped into its third year of operations. The online travel agency celebrated its second anniversary through a ceremony at a city hotel on December 9.
Md Azizul Islam, Chairman of Alif Group attended the programme as the chief guest and Bakshi Mohd Tayab, Commercial Manager of Qatar Airways Bangladesh as the special guest while Md Shamsuddin Bashir, CEO of Global Travel and Tours presided over the event.
Other high officials from the country’s aviation and travel industry were also present on the occasion.
During the welcome address, Md Shamsuddin Bashir, CEO, Global Travel and Tours, said, “What makes Global Travel and Tours stand out from the other OTAs in the country is the fact that we have two offices one in Dhaka and another in New York, running and offering customer service 24/7.”
“This allows Global Travel and Tours to offer customers even SOTO air tickets,” informed the CEO.
It may be mentioned here that, a SOTO air ticket means “Sold Outside, Ticketed Outside”-ie an airline ticket that has been bought and issued from a country that does not feature in the travel itinerary.
Speaking on the occasion, Md Azizul Islam, Chairman, Alif Group, said, “We must continue to support the rising OTAs of the country like Global Travel and Tours. The government and private stakeholders must cooperate and work towards the betterment of the industry.”
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