(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco signed,on Thursdayin Rabat, several agreements with African and Arab countries aimed at sharing expertise in the field of housing and town planning.
The agreements, signed by Minister of Housing Mohammed Nabil Benabdallah and his Arab and African counterparts, on the sidelines of the first African Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, aim to develop a win-win strategic partnership. These are the agreements:
A memorandum of understanding signed by Morocco and Cameroon aimed at spurring cooperation between the two countries to develop a mutually beneficial partnership for the promotion of a sustainable urban development.
A draft agreement signed by Morocco and Burkina Faso, to promote exchanges in the technical, scientific, legal and operational fields between stakeholders in both countries. A draft cooperation agreement signed by Morocco and Mali, specifying areas of bilateral cooperation in the field of housing and urban policy. An agreement signed by Morocco and Madagascar aimed at supporting the promotion of urban development, through the promotion of social housing. A memorandum of understanding signed by Morocco and Somalia, aimed at strengthening good governance initiatives, developing research in the field of social housing and sharing experiences. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Morocco and Palestine to lay the bases for bilateral cooperation in the field of housing and sharing know-how and expertise. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Morocco and Jordan on sharing expertise in the field of housing and urban policy, mainly in terms of funding, eradicating slums, and real estate investment. With MAP
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(MENAFN- GetNews)Achiever, Traveller, Philosopher and Dreamer Recognised with FanatiXx Spectrum Award (Writer Category)
Girish Vyas, a person who chooses words for each action he performed and to show how life is, has been able to help him deliver and write about life using his experiences. Be it by delivering content on love or delivering it on technology he has never been shy about it.
He has been working on it since his eighteenth year of maturity. He believes that you don’t age you actually mature. With time you acquire new experience and these should not only help you but also people around you.
One of his teacher who incidentally has same name as his said it to him once. A wise man learns from his mistakes while a smart man learns from others mistakes. He truly follows his advice till date. And to make sure this is delivered to people around him he has been sharing his life experiences through the words and poems he delivers all his success to him is more from the community support and he hope this support continues in his life.
He is thankful to almighty and his friends to support him through his thick and thin.
Further, he extended his gratitude to the team of FanatiXx Spectrum Award , here is what he had to say: “Thanks a lot Spectrum team to making sure people like us are recognised for our works and help us be connected to the community.”
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. OPEC projects
Kazakhstan's liquids supply to experience a significant upswing by
approximately 80,000 b/d in 2024 - to reach an average of 2 mb/d,
This growth can be primarily attributed to the expansion
activities taking place at the Tengiz oil field as part of the
Tengizchevroil Future Growth Project (FGP), coupled with
improvements in wellhead pressure management, OPEC believes.
Additionally, there are marginal increases anticipated in oil
production at the Kashagan field and in gas condensate output from
the Karachaganak field, the bloc's latest outlook indicates.
Meanwhile, OPEC expects Kazakhstan's liquids supply in 2023 to
grow by 0.1 mb/d, reaching an average of 1.9 mb/d.
At the same time, according to the Energy Ministry of
Kazakhstan, the country decreased its daily production by 27,000
Moreover, Kazakhstan has been lagging behind its production
quota of 1.55 mb/d, which was established as part of the OPEC+
agreement, for several months already. Consequently, in August,
Kazakhstan fell short of the quota by 100,000 b/d.
As the latest OPEC+ decision came in force June 4, Kazakhstan is
expected to adjust its oil production level to 1.628 mb/d
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Debutant Vedang Raina tried his hands on singing as he lent his vocal prowess for a track 'Everything Is Politics' on the upcoming film 'The Archies'.
'The Archies' also stars Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Dot, Yuvraj Menda, and Mihir Ahuja.
'The Archies' does not just mark Vedang's debut as an actor but as a singer too. The actor who plays Reggie Mantle in the film has lent his voice to the song 'Everything Is Politics'.
The song is a groovy, peppy number that literally gets you hooked. Everything Is Politics has gotten music from Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy, and is quite a mood lifter.
Talking about the song, 'Everything Is Politics', Vedang said: " I've always loved singing and music, so doing playback for my own character in the film was a dream come true and I'm extremely excited for it."
'The Archies' is an upcoming teen musical comedy film. It is scheduled for release on Netflix on 7 December. Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (KUNA) -- Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Elaine Duke issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin pertaining to the terrorism threat to the US homeland on Thursday.
The new NTAS, designed to more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the American public, warns against use of social media applications by homegrown terrorists and homemade drones by terrorist groups abroad. "After careful consideration of the current terror threat environment-and with input from intelligence and law enforcement partners, I have made the decision to update and extend the NTAS Bulletin for six months. "Our enemies remain focused on attacking the United States, and they are constantly adapting," said Duke. DHS says it is stepping up efforts to combat terrorism and to prevent terrorist recruitment and radicalization in the US, and the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
"We continue to face one of the most challenging threat environments since 9/11, as foreign terrorist organizations exploit the Internet to inspire, enable, or direct individuals already here in the homeland to commit terrorist acts," according to the NTAS.
The Advisory Bulletin points to the increasing reliance on technology by homegrown terror suspects, including end-to-end encrypted social media applications, to avoid detection. Terrorist groups reportedly urging recruits to target public places using easy-to-use tools such as vehicle ramming, small arms, knives, poison and explosives. Abroad, terrorist groups are new technologies including drones and chemical weapons in conflict zones, as well as targeting commercial airlines and cargo planes with concealed explosives. The recent US operations against terrorist groups such as the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, may raise the risk of a potential attack against the US as it "may encourage homegrown terrorists to carry out acts of violence in the US instead of attempting to travel overseas to fight or in retaliation for apparent losses," or drive foreign terrorists target the US, according to DHS. This marks the fifth iteration of the Bulletin on the terror threat to the U.S. homeland. The NTAS Bulletin has been reissued three times previously since its initial release in December 2015. Such bulletins offer "broader or more general information about terrorism trends, events, and potential threats" when there isn't a specific or credible threat toward the US, according to the DHS; they do not indicate a specific credible terrorist threat. (end) hy.gb
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Netanyahu claims Islam in Gaza requires extreme alterations
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined his vision for a transformed Gaza once the conflict with Hamas concludes.
Netanyahu expressed the intention to purge Gaza's mosques and schools of what he deemed to be "poisonous" ideologies, citing the example of wealthy Gulf states that have undergone what he referred to as "de-radicalization."
During the live-streamed interview on X, Netanyahu stated that the destruction of Hamas would serve as a "precursor" to more comprehensive changes in Gaza. He emphasized the need to demilitarize and de-radicalize the region, particularly focusing on mosques and schools where values are instilled in children. Netanyahu acknowledged that this process would take time and would be followed by the reconstruction of Gaza.
Throughout Israel's seven-week air and ground campaign in the Palestinian enclave, Netanyahu has consistently asserted that Hamas will cease to exist by the operation's end.
However, he has been less explicit about the future governance of the territory. While some members of his government have advocated for the wholesale ethnic cleansing and occupation of the strip, Netanyahu mentioned earlier this month the necessity of a civilian government in Gaza without specifying whether it would be led by the Palestinian Authority or another political group.
Expanding on his vision of a "de-radicalized" Gaza, Netanyahu drew parallels with historical examples, stating that one must "get rid of the poisonous regime, as you did in Germany, as you did in Japan in World War II." The prime minister's comments underscore a broader strategy for reshaping Gaza's ideological landscape and governance structure in the aftermath of the conflict with Hamas.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Kamila Aliyeva
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched a new combined-cycle unit at Tashkent thermal power plant (TPP) on December 2, the press service of the head of state reported.
After commissioning of the new combined-cycle unit with a capacity of 370 megawatt, the station will produce an additional 2.6 billion kilowatt/hour of electricity and 110,000 gigacalories of heat per year.
The specific gas consumption for the generated electricity will be 223 g/kWh at the modern installation, while at the operating power units this figure is almost twice as high. As a result, 350.9 million cubic meters of natural gas are saved every year.
To realize this project, the first combined-cycle turbine and generators of the American General Electric were installed.
Equipment from Belgium, Italy, Russia and other countries was used for installation.
In addition, the products of domestic enterprises were widely used, including Uzkabel, Uzelektroapparat, Chirchik transformer plant and others. This made it possible to significantly save currency and effectively use the attracted investments.
Uzbekistan is the largest electricity producer in Central Asia. Total installed capacity of Uzbekistan's power plants exceeds 12.4 GW. Twelve thermal power plants, with a combined capacity of over 10.7 GW, and 31 hydro power plants, with a combined capacity of 1.7 GW, belonging to the Uzbekenergo, the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, the Mining and Metallurgical Company Almalykand the Uzkhimprom Association, constitute the backbone of the electricity sector.
Tashkent combined heat and power plant, one of the main thermal power plants of Tashkent, was commissioned back in 1961. The plant provides the household and industrial consumers in Uzbekistan's capital with heat and electricity.
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Fire damages Superior industrial building
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A fire at a Superior industrial building caused an estimated $100,000 in damage early Wednesday.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) UAE Team Emirates' Brandon McNulty took the overall lead of the mountainous Tour of the Basque County on Thursday as home hope Ion Izagirre won stage four.
After coming third on the mountain stage McNulty ended the day top of the heap, leading former yellow jersey Primoz Roglic by 23 seconds, with two days' racing remaining.
On the line Astana rider Izagirre used a bike throw technique, dropping behind the saddle and shoving the handlebars forwards, to win the 189.2km run in 4hr 17min 07sec ahead of another local rider, Pello Bilbao of Bahrain Victorious.
Bilbao was sure he had won it and refused to accept defeat until he had seen the replay.
McNulty came second on the opening day time-trial and has been riding as a foil with Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar, who is now fifth overall at 43sec.
After a clean sweep of the podium at the Tour of Catalonia, British outfit Ineos have been less prominent in this race, but Adam Yates is still in the reckoning in sixth at 1min 02sec. — AFP
RESULTS (Stage 4)
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Hondarribia, 189.2 km, Road race.
Brandon McNulty USA (UAE Team Emirates)
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2 Pello Bilbao ESP (Bahrain Victorious)
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KUWAIT - Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Oil Minister Bader Al-Mulla confirmed Kuwait's full commitment to decisions taken by OPEC+ alliance to guarantee stable energy supplies to global market.
KUWAIT - Under the kind patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the Youth Public Authority exhibition (YPO EXPO) opened at Mubarakiya market with large number of young entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) taking part.
KUWAIT - Kuwait comes first in the Arab region and second in the Middle East in terms of the number of organ donors after death, compared to the population, a health official said on Thursday.
WASHINGTON - Jordanian King Abdullah II and US President Joe Biden discussed opportunities and mechanisms to reduce tensions, particularly in the West Bank.
WASHINGTON - The US State Department has convoked the Sudanese ambassador after Khartoum's freeing of a man convicted of slaying a USAID employee John Granville and his driver Abdelrahman Abbas in 2008.
VIENNA - Austrian Foreign Ministry said that it had expelled four Russian diplomats after behaving 'in a manner incompatible with their diplomatic status.'
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for collaboration in the energy sector.
RABAT - Morocco and Spain signed 19 agreements and memoranda of understanding on cooperation in various fields. (end) ibi
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Kamila Aliyeva
The Kazakh National Bank forecasts inflation in the country to enter the level of 4-6 percent by early 2019.
Inflation will gradually decline in Kazakhstan till 2019, according to the bank's report.
During the fourth quarter of 2017, indicators will be closer to the upper boundary of the target corridor of 6-8 percent, and in 2018 a smooth entry into the target corridor of 5-7 percent will begin.
"The trajectory of entering the target corridor, as compared with the estimates in the previous forecast round ‘July-August 2017' has changed upwards, reflecting the shocks in the supply of meat products and fruit and vegetable products, as well as shocks in the fuel market and the weakening of the tenge's exchange rate against U.S. dollar caused by non-fundamental factors, which led to an increase in inflation expectations. At the same time, the effects of these shocks in the second and third quarters of 2018 are expected to be exhausted, the bank reported.
The National Bank expects that stable oil and grain prices, a reduction in inflation expectations and weak disinflationary pressure from domestic demand, will lead to inflation entering in the target corridor of 4-6 percent in early 2019.
As a baseline scenario, the oil price is considered to be at the level of $50 per barrel. Also, the projected economic growth rates, according to the latest estimate, will accelerate to 3.5 percent (3.1 percent in the previous forecast round) in 2017 and somewhat weaken to 2.8 percent in 2018 (3 percent in the previous forecast round).
'The revision of the growth rate is associated with the acceleration of the recovery processes in the real sector of the economy in the third quarter of 2017. The main contribution to the growth of the economy was made by an increase in the extraction of mineral resources. The positive dynamics in other sectors of the economy remains in place. The short-term economic indicator, based on the change in the indices of the output for the basic industries, grew by 5.4 percent in the first ten months of 2017 as compared to the same period of the previous year. As expected, the growth of investments in fixed assets continues to support the growth rate of the economy, the bank's report stated.
It is expected to maintain the current moderate growth rates of investment against the background of expansion of production activity, according to the National Bank.
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Minnesota ranked fourth for health care system performance
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund has found that Minnesota is among the best states in the nation when it comes to health care for low-income individuals.
The report follows rankings from the Commonwealth Fund and United Health that put Minnesota as best in the nation for long-term care services and healthiest state for seniors, as well as having one of the best health care systems overall.
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Qatar University signed a memorandum of understanding with the 4 Universities Alliance (A4U) - a strategic partnership between four leading Spanish public universities - within the framework of promoting the cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Spain in the higher education sector.
The MoU was signed by HE President of Qatar University Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham, and Vice President of the 4 Universities Alliance Dr. Juan Romo.
Established in 2008, the A4U includes Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).
The MoU aims to strengthen relations in areas related to academic education, science and research, culture, human capital development, information and knowledge exchange, and any other aspects aimed at achieving international cooperation in higher education, in accordance with the legislation of the two countries.
According to the agreement, the scope of cooperation covers the establishment of collaborative research projects of mutual benefit between departments or institutes, research groups and faculty members, as well as the exchange of teaching staff for short and long-term visits for the purpose of research, teaching and presentation of seminars, and the exchange of graduate and undergraduate students.
The cooperation also includes joint supervision of graduate students from both sides, the establishment of dual university degree programs, and the exchange of information and knowledge about the best practices in higher education through regular dialogue and visits between members of institutions participating in this cooperation.
The MoU also includes determining the funding, training or any other type of cooperation opportunities, as well as developing joint programs, conferences, workshops and cultural seminars, and setting up training programs, seminars and other activities of common interest.
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(MENAFN) Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $240,000 to former employees of an Augusta, Maine location as part of a settlement for closing the restaurant when workers tried to unionize. The settlement was reached with the federal labor board and the union, but Chipotle denied wrongdoing, stating that they settled the case to avoid the time, energy, and cost of litigation.
Employees at the Chipotle restaurant filed a petition to unionize under Chipotle United in late June, becoming the chain's first outlet to do so. Prior to the filing, workers had already walked out in protest of working conditions and understaffing. However, less than a month later, Chipotle closed the restaurant, citing staffing issues and saying it respected workers' right to organize.
The National Labor Relations Board found that the burrito chain violated federal labor law when it closed the restaurant and stopped organizers from being hired at its other locations in the state. The closure was seen as a retaliatory action against the workers for exercising their right to unionize. The settlement of $240,000 is intended to compensate the affected workers for lost wages and other damages resulting from the restaurant's closure.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and fair labor practices in the food service industry. Low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of job security are common issues faced by workers in this industry, and unionization efforts have been met with resistance from employers. However, the pandemic has brought greater attention to these issues, with essential workers demanding better pay, benefits, and protections.
In conclusion, Chipotle's settlement of $240,000 to former employees of a closed restaurant in Maine is a step towards recognizing the rights of workers to unionize and advocating for fair labor practices. The case underscores the need for greater protection of workers' rights in the food service industry and the importance of holding employers accountable for violations of labor law. As the industry continues to face challenges, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being and dignity of workers who play a vital role in feeding our communities.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Putin's latest 'initiatives' result in even greater support for Ukraine on the part of Europe, including through the supply of military equipment.
This was stated by Germany's Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht, who spoke at a joint press conference in Berlin with her French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'Our response is really consistent and, most importantly, resolute and joint: there will be no deviations, we will continue to support Ukraine in its courageous struggle in the future,' the German minister said. Read also:
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She noted that thanks to the 'ring swap' with a number of countries, Ukraine can quickly receive tanks that can be immediately employed on the battlefield. The politician also recalled of the increase in supplies by Germany of Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled guns and anti-aircraft missiles, and mentioned the upcoming deliveries of air defense systems. It's air defense and artillery, which Ukraine needs most, she noted.
Lambrecht noted the 'huge successes' of the Armed Forces in recent days and weeks, including thanks to the assistance from Germany and France, and how 'desperate' Moscow's response was, when partial mobilization was declared and sham 'referenda' were announced.
'For us, these referenda will be of no significance as this is the territory of Ukraine and will remain so,' the head of the Bundeswehr said.
The minister emphasized that the goal of the allies is to help Ukraine, including with military equipment, in the long term as well. 'It's good that we are sending a clear signal: this Putin reaction to Ukraine's successes only encourages us to continue supporting Ukraine,' the head of the German Ministry of Defense emphasized. Read also:
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'Well-trained and well-armed Armed Forces are the best guarantee of security for Ukraine, but also for us,' Lambrecht said, mentioning in this context the projects for the training of Ukrainian soldiers, in which both countries are involved.
The heads of the defense ministries also discussed bilateral cooperation projects, in particular, regarding the German-French brigade, as well as missions in Africa.
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New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a report from the medical board of the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital on a married woman's plea for terminating her eight-month pregnancy as the foetus suffers from cerebral abnormalities.
'Considering the gestational period, the medical board of LNJP hospital is directed to conduct a medical examination of the petitioner today itself and submit a report to this court,' Justice Pratibha M Singh said while directing the respondent to examine the case and listed the matter for December 5.
The 26-year-old woman mentioned in the petition that a cerebral abnormality was found in the foetus on November 12 and was confirmed by another ultrasound conducted at a private facility two days later.
However, she had undergone various ultrasounds since she conceived.
The counsel for the petitioner submitted that termination can be permitted in such cases under Sections 3(2B) and 3(2D) of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act.
'Since the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital does not have a medical board for MTP cases, the foetus can be examined by the medical board of LNJP Hospital,' the counsel submitted.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Following the ICC World Cup, former Indian skipper Ajay Jadeja provided a succinct response when questioned about the possibility of coaching the Pakistan side. Jadeja, who played a vital role in India's 1996 World Cup victory against Pakistan, returned to the World Cup stage in 2023 as a mentor for Afghanistan. His coaching stint proved successful as Afghanistan achieved a historic win over Pakistan in the tournament.
In an interview with Sports Tak, Jadeja humorously remarked, "I am ready," when asked about coaching Pakistan. He then drew a comparison between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stating, "I shared my learnings with Afghans, and I believe Pakistan were once like Afghanistan. You could say anything you wanted to in the face of your teammate," shedding light on the dynamics of both teams.
Jadeja also finds it discomforting that out of the 11 players forming a cricket team, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Suryakumar Yadav have collectively led India across various formats during this period.
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Last updated: Sun 24 Sep 2023, 10:00 PM
The UAE's Vice-President extended an open invitation to the country's "young men and women" to be part of the government. Within just seven hours of the VP's announcement on social media, the Council of Ministers received an impressive 4,700 applications from aspiring candidates.
Taking to his official social media handles, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said he was "looking for a distinguished young man or woman" to "represent youth issues" as the country's youth minister. He said the selected applicant would become the Minister of Youth in the UAE Cabinet.
Sheikh Mohammed wrote that the ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of "homeland issues," maintain a "rational approach", and be "passionate about serving the homeland".
Those "competent, capable and honest" to be Minister of Youth have been asked to send their applications to the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs at .
Many individuals expressed their appreciation for this transparent and fair approach of encouraging the next crop of leaders on microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter), with some even referring to it as "progressive."
A commenter wrote: "What a progressive, transparent, digitized, and effective way of announcing a ministerial post! This is meritocracy in action. Bravo UAE!" Several posts praised the country's leadership, prayed for their good health and applauded the UAE government excellence system that has become a global reference.
Some, eager to serve the country's people, put forward their candidature on X and said they were prepared to take on the responsibilities. A poster wrote: "I will be in the field among the youth and society, to be the best minister of youth in history."
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN - The 71st
Jordan Professional League resumes action on Friday following a
break during which club players were busy on national duty.
Week 5 of the league kicks off with Hussein atop the standings after they took the lead following Faisali's 3-2 defeat to Wihdat. The Hussein vs Wihdat and Faisali vs Aqaba matches are postponed this week as Faisali host Uzbekistan's Nasaf Qarshiin the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions Leagueround robin group stages on September 18. Wihdat, who lost to Ahli Dubai in the preliminary round of the Champions League, now move to play in the AFC Cup and host Aleppo's Ittihad on September 19.
Meanwhile, Wihdat beat Faisali to win the Jordan Super Cup for their 15thtime while Faisali are a record 17-time champions. Reigning Pro League champs Faisali won their 9th Jordan Football Association Shield, while the Jordan Cup will start September 25.
In the 2022 season, the Pro League saw a close-fought contest at both ends of the standings.Faisali won the league title one point ahead of Wihdat and Hussein who tied in overall points and finished second and third respectively. They were followed by Shabab Urdun, Aqaba, Ramtha, Ma'an, Salt , Sahab, Mugheer Sarhan, Sarih and Jazira.
A three-time league champ veteran Jazira, were relegated alongside Sarih, while Ahli and Jalil were promoted from the First Division. Jazira's relegation was the fourth time– 1977, 1992, 2003, 2022 after the club was a frontrunner in the past five years and played in the AFC West Asia Zone final in 2018 and 2019.In 2021, Ramtha won the League crown for the third time in their history after 39 years.
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SUNRISE, Fla., April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FedNat Holding Company (Nasdaq: FNHC), a regional insurance holding company, today announced that on April 1, 2022, it received a letter (the Letter) from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of not having timely filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of FedNat's common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Letter states that the Company is required to submit a plan to regain compliance by May 31, 2022. The Company has advised Nasdaq that it expects to comply with this requirement by filing its 2021 Form 10-K well in advance of the May 31, 2022 deadline.
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FedNat Holding Company is an insurance holding company that controls substantially all aspects of the insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processes through our subsidiaries and contractual relationships with independent agents and general agents. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries FedNat Insurance Company and Monarch National Insurance Company, is focused on providing homeowners insurance in Florida. More information is available at .
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) Last month, I spent a week with friends and former colleagues in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of India's most beautiful cities. My purpose was to determine if the views of Lucknow's high society were substantially in sync with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's worldview and foreign-policy objectives. My conversations revealed a remarkable convergence of opinions.
Lucknowites, with rare exceptions, support India's long-established policy of strategic autonomy
and are not amused
in league with their
try to rope India into the agendas of others.
These locals were adamant that
its foreign relations according to its own lights and not back off in its pursuit of multipolarity.
The Lucknowites I dealt with were highly vocal and effusively optimistic about India's future, notwithstanding
serious internal challenges
the country is
facing. This positive frame of mind contrasts with the pessimism of many in the Euro-Atlantic realm over what they consider to be the fecklessness of their leaders and the nihilism of their foreign and domestic policies.
My interlocutors grasp that the polices of the Western
powers are increasingly
ideologically driven, as, for example, when they insist that India's approach to energy imports comply with the West's strategic priorities, which are often intertwined with ideology.
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Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) Dozens of U. Congress members have jointly sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for the review and overhaul of existing counterterrorism policy.
'Without systematic reforms centred on human rights and international law, the status quo will continue to undermine counterterrorism objectives, produce significant human and strategic costs and erode the rule of law and the US' image abroad,' said the letter signed by 11 Senators and 39 members of the House of Representatives.
As many as 48,000 civilians in seven countries have been killed by the US strikes over the past two decades and at least 14,000 airstrikes have been conducted by unmanned aircraft since 2002 killing as many as 2,200 civilians, Xinhua news agency quoted the letter as saying citing third-party sources.
The actual numbers are likely to be significantly higher given the difficulty of comprehensive reporting and the US' consistent underreporting of these numbers and reported refusal to investigate death report, it said.
'In far too many cases, rather than achieving the policy goal of eliminating hostile combatants to preserve US national security, lethal US strikes have instead killed thousands of civilians, including children.'
The Biden administration initiated the process to recalibrate policies on drone strikes but has not made an announcement of decision.
'We cannot ignore the terrible consequences of US drone strikes over several administrations,' said Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in a statement.
'When US strikes kill civilians abroad, it's both a moral failure and national security liability,' said a report by New York Times quoting Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut.
'When there is little policy change or accountability for repeated mistakes this grave and this costly, it sends a message throughout the US armed forces and the entire US government that civilian deaths -- including deaths where there was no military target -- are the inevitable consequence of modern conflict, rather than avoidable and damaging failures of policy,' the letter added.
Both Warren and Murphy signed the letter and led the efforts to push for overhaul of counterterrorism policy.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Hyderabad, Sep 27 (IANS) UAE-based retailer Lulu Group entered Telangana with the opening of its first mall in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
The group also reiterated its commitment to invest Rs.3,500 crore in the state over the next three years.
Telangana's Minister for Industry KT Rama Rao inaugurated the mall spread over 500,000 square feet.
Lulu group Chairman Yusuff Ali said they were committed to invest Rs.3,500 crore over the next three years in Telangana. The investment will be in a destination shopping mall, mini malls and agriculture sourcing, logistics and processing hub for facilitating 100 per cent exports.
He said the second project would be export-oriented state-of-the-art food processing centre including meat processing in Hyderabad.
“To support the local fishermen community we are planning seafood procurement and processing centre in the constituency of the minister (Sircilla),” he said.
KT Rama Rao said the mall was a first step as the Lulu Group had promised an investment of Rs.3,500 crore in supermarkets, malls, food processing and allied sectors including aqua and fish processing.
He said this would not only create employment opportunities for youths in Telangana but also benefit fish and poultry farmers.
The mall, which has come up in Kukatpally area with an investment of Rs. 300 crore, will offer international shopping experience to the people of Hyderabad and its surrounding areas.
The mall hosts a mega Lulu Hypermarket with more than 75 local and international brands, a five-screen cinema with a seating capacity of 1,400, a multi-cuisine food court, and children's entertainment centre etc.
Lulu Hypermarket offers an extensive range of fresh produce and grocery and will have separate sections for fashion, home appliances, electronics, mobiles, IT, and lifestyle products under the brand names, 'Lulu Fashion Store' and 'Lulu Connect.
Ali had said in June that the Lulu Group would make an additional investment of Rs 200 crore in an export-oriented modern integrated meat processing plant at Chengicherla with a production capacity of 60 tonnes per day. The project will generate employment for more than 2,500 people.
Ali said that Lulu Group's investment in the state is the outcome of several discussions and a MoU it signed with the Government of Telangana during KTR's visit to the World Economic Forum last year in Davos.
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New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup after losing to Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Aarhus, Denmark.
In the first match of the quarter-final tie, Malvika Bansod lost her match to world number five Akane Yamaguchi 12-21, 17-21. Then the pair of Tanisha Carsto and Rutaparna Panda went down against Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto 8-21, 10-21 and this gave Japan a 2-0 lead in the encounter.
Aditi Bharat later lost her match against Sayaka Takahashi and following this, Japan went on to win the five-match affair.
Whereas, in the Thomas Cup match, only the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could manage a win in the men's team championship tie as they defeated He Ji Ting and Zhou Hao Dong 21-14 21-14 in a 41-minute contest.
The win by Rankireddy and Shetty duo boosted the confidence of the Indian team after a struggling Kidambi Srikanth began the day for India with a 12-21 16-21 loss to Shi Yu Qi in 36 minutes.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Passenger Vehicle Radar Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe" -
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Riyadh Light Witnesses Conclusion of External Artworks
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Riyadh, April 03, 2021, SPA -- The activities of Riyadh Light festival, or Noor Riyadh in Arabic, which have been organized for 17 days under the slogan: "Under One Sky" concluded today. The activities included the display of interactive artworks in multiple locations in Riyadh, with participation of 60 leading artists in the field of lighting arts from more than 20 countries.
The festival included a set of real and virtual events and activities including a variety of programs, guided tours and artistic workshops for all segments of society, for more than 300,000 visitors. The festival also provided an opportunity for more than 200 male and female volunteers to take part in its activities.
The exhibition "Light Upon Light" continues to receive its visitors at King Abdullah Financial Center, in addition to continuing the workshops and dialogues presented by a group of artists and experts in the artistic field until June 12, 2021.
21:55 LOCAL TIME 18:55 GMT
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New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to consider a petition as representation seeking uniformity in rules governing cadaveric organ transplant in all the states.
The plea has been filed by an organisation named 'Gift of Life Adventure Foundation'. The organisation informed a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising justice P.S. Narasimha that there is lack of uniformity in rules in connection with organ transplantation.
The plea sought a direction to state governments to frame guidelines to bring uniformity in the rules under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.
The top court declined to entertain the PIL, however it agreed to ask the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to consider examining the plea as a representation.
The bench said it is not dismissing the petitions, as the main issue is regarding the domicile certificate for registering organ transplant, which has been imposed by states.
'The matter shall be examined by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The policy decision shall be taken on the appropriate cause of action to be adopted expeditiously,' said the bench while disposing of the plea.
The plea argued that the requirement of a domicile certificate was arbitrary for registering as an organ recipient in a state in case of cadaveric organ transplant.
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(MENAFN) A prominent Swiss bank has confessed to aiding American taxpayers and others in concealing billions of dollars from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday.
As per US prosecutors, Banque Pictet, the Geneva-based private banking division of the Pictet Group established 218 years ago, held approximately USD 5.6 billion across 1,637 accounts for American citizens. This assistance allegedly enabled these individuals to evade paying approximately USD 50.6 million in taxes to the IRS during the period from 2008 to 2014.
In response to these allegations, Banque Pictet has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ, agreeing to pay approximately USD 122.9 million in restitution and penalties as part of the settlement with prosecutors.
“This case should provide a clear message to others who try to hide their assets and income offshore. Our special agents are experts in following the money, and they are the best at uncovering schemes that try to defraud the US tax system,” declared IRS Criminal Investigation Head Jim Lee.
Specializing in overseeing clients' assets exceeding USD 720 billion, Banque Pictet focuses on managing funds for high-net-worth individuals and maintains offices in Luxembourg, Singapore, and the Bahamas.
Investigators assert that Banque Pictet, along with its parent company, the Pictet Group, employed "a variety of means" to aid American customers in evading taxes. Alleged methods include permitting offshore entities to establish undisclosed accounts and enabling clients to open life-insurance accounts under names other than their own.
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(MENAFN) Two individuals lost their lives when a migrant boat capsized on Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, with up to 16 people still missing, as reported by port police.
An inflatable dinghy, originating from the nearby Turkish coast, ran aground on the rocky shores of Agios Georgios, east of Lesbos, around 3:00 AM local time (01:00 GMT), propelled by strong winds.
Of the 36 people aboard the boat, 18 migrants managed to disembark the dinghy, and two bodies were discovered in the sea near the coast, according to an official from the coast guard’s office.
The remaining 16 individuals reportedly dispersed after the boat ran aground and are currently unaccounted for.
Due to adverse weather conditions leading to a sailing ban, coast guard patrol boats were unable to conduct sea searches on Wednesday.
Lesbos serves as a key entry point for migrants seeking to enter the European Union, often undertaking perilous sea journeys. Greece has intensified patrols in the Aegean Sea with the assistance of the European Union's border protection agency, Frontex.
In a tragic incident in June, a dilapidated boat capsized and sank off Pylos in the Peloponnese, resulting in the drowning of 82 people, while hundreds were reported missing.
Forty survivors have collectively filed a lawsuit against Greek authorities, alleging inadequate action before the boat sank.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat- English musician and former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant shared photo souvenirs of his Moroccan adventures on his official Facebook page. English musician, songwriter, former lead singer of the rock band Led Zeppelin, took to Facebook to share three photos of Moroccan products: a berber carpet, Jaouda milk, and a poster of Berber-amazigh musical group 'Oudaden.' "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness," Plant captioned the images, quoting American writer Mark Twain. Morocco's diverse, colorful culture continues to spellbind travelers from all walks of life and areas of the world. In recent months, American TV host Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend model Shayna Taylor enjoyed their trip to Morocco's mystical Sahara Desert dunes, and the mother of football star Cristiano Ronaldo, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, raved about Moroccan couscous during her mini-vacation in the red city of Marrakech. Hollywood also remains enamored with the kingdom's charm, as illustrated by directors' penchant for filming in the region: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Gladiator (2000), The Sheltering Sky (1990), Game of Thrones (2013), Prison Break (2015), Sherlock (2016), and The Nine (2017)."
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested three over-ground workers (OGWs) and recovered over Rs 31 lakh and incriminating materials from their possession in the outskirts of this capital city.
3 suspicious individuals carrying a blue colour cricket kit bag, tried to avoid a checkpoint manned by cops of police station Nowgam on the highway near Lasjan, a police spokesperson said. The suspects, he said, were tactfully apprehended by the alert naka party.
During searches of the bag carried by Umer Adil Dar, the spokesperson said, an amount of Rs 31, 65,200, a cell phone, besides three pages of LeT letterhead were recovered. He said five pages each of LeT letterhead were also recovered from Dar's accomplices identified as Bilal Asmad Sidiqi and Salik Mehraj.
During preliminary investigation, he said, it came to fore that the trio was working as terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT.
“The money was received by them as a part of a conspiracy to strengthen its cadres within District Srinagar. The said money was received by them on the directions of their handlers based in Pakistan as a part of larger criminal conspiracy hatched by terrorist organization within and across the border to pass/ raise money/ funds for furthering their activities and cause large scale disturbances in the UT of J&K,” the spokesperson said.
In this connection, he said, a case FIR No. 20/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Nowgam.
“Further investigation into the case is in progress. More recoveries and arrests are expected in the instant case,” he added.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Oil Steady as Fuel Prices Offset Crude Worries
Oil prices were flat on Wednesday as surging fuel costs for power generation offset expectations for slower crude demand growth as major economies struggle with inflation and supply chain issues.
Brent futures settled 24 cents, or 0.3%, lower at $83.18 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dipped 20 cents, or 0.25%, to end the day at $80.44 per barrel.
On Tuesday, WTI closed at its highest since October 2014 for a third day in a row.
Prices were subject to pressure when China, the world's biggest crude importer, released data showing September imports fell 15% from a year earlier.
China, along with Europe and India, faces coal and natural gas shortages that have boosted prices for the fuels burned for electricity generation. Oil products are being used as a substitute.
The European Commission outlined measures the European Union could use to combat surging energy prices, and said it would explore joint gas purchasing among countries.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries trimmed its world oil demand growth forecast for 2021 while maintaining its 2022 view.
But OPEC said surging natural gas prices could boost demand for oil products as end users switch.
The market is awaiting U.S. oil inventory data, delayed by a day following the Columbus Day holiday on Monday.
Data from the American Petroleum Institute, an industry group, was due at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday and from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Thursday.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 30. Azerbaijan's Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) Sabina
Aliyeva has sent an official letter to the Head of the General
Inspection Organization of Iran, Zabihullah Khodaeian, trend reports via the
office of the Ombudsman.
In the letter, Sabina Aliyeva strongly condemned the
terrorist attack committed against the Embassy of the Republic of
Azerbaijan in Tehran on January 27, 2023, and brought to attention
the violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,
1961, and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes
against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic
The Azerbaijani Ombudsman called on the human rights
organization of Iran to take the necessary and urgent measures
within its powers to bring to justice the persons who organized and
participated in the commission of this treacherous attack as soon
An armed attack took place at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Iran
on January 27, 2023, at about 8:30 (GMT+4). The gunman turned out
to be a man in his 50's, who drove up to the administrative
building, armed with a Kalashnikov automatic rifle.
Earlier reports from the Chief of Tehran police said there were
two children in the car with the gunman, the security camera footage released later proved the
man was alone. He entered the building after briefly waving hand to
the Iranian security guard outside. No attempts were made to detain
the gunman, as he freely entered the embassy. The man managed to
kill head of the security service and wounding two embassy guards.
The shooter was eventually detained. The incident is currently
Following the deadly assault, Azerbaijan evacuated its officials
from the embassy, including those who suffered as a result of the
attack and completely suspended the work of the embassy in
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has attracted a USD 1.25 billion grant from the United States through the World Bank's PEACE in Ukraine Trust Fund.
According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Finance reported this.
"Today, on September 21, the state budget of Ukraine received a grant from the United States in the amount of USD 1.25 billion through the World Bank's Multi-Donor Trust Fund," the statement said.
The funds are part of the fifth additional financing under the World Bank's PEACE in Ukraine project.
The goal of the project is to partially compensate for state budget expenditures, including social and humanitarian expenditures not related to security and defense. In 2023, Ukraine received USD 9.7 billion in direct budget support from the United States in the form of grants.
The funding raised is used to reimburse state budget expenditures: pension payments, payments to the State Emergency Service employees, salaries of healthcare workers providing services under the medical guarantees program, civil servants, and teachers.
"Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the state budget of Ukraine has already received USD 21.7 billion from the United States. Financial aid from the U.S. is provided on non-refundable terms, which allows us not to increase the debt burden on the state budget," Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko said. Read also: U.S. seizes $1B worth of Russian assets abroad
As reported earlier, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, together with the World Bank, is implementing the PEACE in Ukraine Project and ensuring transparency in the attraction and use of funds. In cooperation with Deloitte Consulting, which is implementing the USAID SOERA project, the Ministry of Finance is monitoring the use of direct budget support from the U.S. government, and with the auditing company PriceWaterhouseCoopers Ukraine, it is checking the eligible public expenditures made by Ukraine in 2022 under the Project.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Azerbaijan`s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has
delivered a speech at the panel discussion on "Institutionalization
in the Turkic World: the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in the
21st Century", organized as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum,
Jeyhun Bayramov described the cementing of relations with the
OTS member states in all domains as one of the foremost priorities
of Azerbaijan`s foreign policy. He quoted President Ilham Aliyev`s
remark at the historic swearing-in ceremony held recently, stating:
“The Turkic world is our family.”
In his speech, FM Bayramov emphasized that strengthening
cooperation in political, security, economic, investment and other
domains with the Turkic world, to which Azerbaijan is bound by
historical and cultural traditions, would serve to fortify
stability amid current anxieties in the international system.
Considering that the Turkic world covers a wide geography
inhabited by about 200 million people, with considerable economic
potential, energy resources, and transport route opportunities, the
Azerbaijani FM expressed the necessity of utilizing existing
potential for further enhancing ties in this regard.
FM Bayramov highlighted the accelerated significance of regional
cooperation, including the OTS, in a period of growing challenges
related to the international relations system, especially the
activities of international organizations. He underlined the
significance of member states demonstrating solidarity in fostering
cooperation and implementing joint projects without repeating past
mistakes made in history.
The panel then featured a Q&A session.
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Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has organized the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at the Oxygen Park in the Education City.
The event, organized in cooperation with the Qatar Cancer Society, was attended by a large number of citizens and residents from all over Qatar.
Participants dressed in pink, the symbol of global breast cancer awareness, and demonstrated solidarity with women with the disease by using the Qatar Foundation's #ECwearspink label on social media.
The organizers highlighted the main causes of breast cancer and emphasized the importance of early detection as the key to successful treatment.
In this regard, Head of Community Development at QF Masha'el Al Nuaimi, explained October is the month of awareness of this disease, pointing out that it aims to raise awareness among the community.
She expressed her happiness with the large number of participants in the march, wearing different degrees of pink, to express solidarity with women with breast cancer around the world.
According to the Qatar Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Early detection of this cancer provides a cure rate of 98 percent.
A number of organizations in Qatar are organizing nationwide campaigns to raise funds for medical research, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment in the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Qatar Cancer Society will join Weill Cornell Medical in Qatar to organize an awareness campaign and fundraising on Sunday at the Education City Student Center.
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Kiev, Aug 18 (IANS) A fleet of three vessels, together carrying 33,000 tons of corn, wheat and sunflower oil, departed from Ukraine on Wednesday, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority said.
So far, a total of 24 ships have left Ukraine under a grain deal signed July in Turkey, Xinhua news agency reported.
Also on Wednesday, five vessels entered Ukrainian ports for loading, which are expected to supply more than 70,000 tons of wheat, bran, sunflower oil and corn to international markets.
Ukraine has set a target to handle about 100 vessels per month in its Black Sea ports, which would allow exporting some 3 million tons of grain and other foodstuffs.
On July 22, Ukraine and Russia separately signed a deal with Turkey and the United Nations in Istanbul to resume food and fertilizer shipments from Ukrainian ports to international markets via the Black Sea.
On August 1, the first cargo vessel carrying grain left the Ukrainian port of Odesa for the port of Tripoli in Lebanon.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Lecturer, School of Humanities and Creative Arts, Flinders University Profile Articles Activity
Nick Prescott teaches in the School of Humanities and Creative Arts at Flinders University in South Australia. Nick wrote his Doctorate on American Literature and postmodernism, and teaches literature, film and creative arts. A weekly film reviewer on the ABC, Nick regularly chairs film screenings and Q & A sessions in Adelaide.
Nick is a member of FIPRESCI, the Film Critics' Circle of Australia, and is currently the chair of the judging panel for the Adelaide Festival of Arts' Awards for Literature: Fiction category.
- present Lecturer, School of Humanities and Creative Arts, Flinders University
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to the survey aimed to assess damage caused by Russian war crimes in Ukraine', 47% of respondents say they have close relatives who are fighting off Russian invaders as part of Ukraine's defense forces.
That's according to Oleksiy Antipovych, chief of the Rating Sociological Group, who presented the poll outcome in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
To the question“Are any of your close relatives deployed to fight in the war?' 47% said yes,“and this number, as we understand, will grow, because all the time our boys and girls join the Armed Forces, all the time they get deployed in the front line, and there are losses.”
“But it must be noted that every second Ukrainian has someone who has gone to the fight in in this war. This is just a confirmation of the thesis that war affects everyone,' Antipovych said. Read also:
Also, he noted, almost 20% of respondents reported that they have among their close relatives those with whom they have lost contact and whose whereabouts remain unclear, 5% have in their family someone who died in the war, and 3% - those who were forcibly deported to Russia or to the occupied territories of the East or Crimea. Also, 7% of respondents noted that they personally or their close relatives were injured or maimed as a result of hostilities.
The survey on the topic 'Assessment of the damage caused by Russia's war crimes in Ukraine' was conducted by the Rating Sociological Group on September 15-19, 2022, at the request of the Center for the Promotion of the Volunteer Movement (Volunter.Org) nonprofit.
During the study, 2,000 respondents were polled through CATI (computer-assisted telephone interviews).
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Athlete Spotlight: Sherando volleyball player Jessica Henry
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Position: Outside hitter
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has received QR40,000 donation from Gulf Earth Moving (GEM) to support the charity's relief efforts for Nepal earthquake victims.
Staff of GEM, a multinational company that serves large-scale earthmoving, reclamation, shore protection and soil improvement projects in Qatar, raised the money. The fund was given to the company's management, which chose QRC.
Ian Shaw, Business Development Manager, GEM, said: "With over 100 employees from Nepal, we felt directly impacted by the earthquake.
"We are pleased to support QRC with this donation to enable it to carry out work on the ground in Nepal.
"We have also supported our workforce by sending home those needed to be there and helping the families of our employees directly affected by the tragedy."
Saad bin Shaheen Al Kaabi, Director, Resource Mobilisation Department, QRC, said, "I was happy to be among the workers to receive the donation, which reflects their compassion towards the victims.
"This matches QRC's humanitarian mission and principles, which always inspire us to help the vulnerable and serve distressed and underprivileged communities everywhere."
Al Kaabi thanked the company and staff, urging all individuals, corporations and institutions in Qatar to extend more help as part of QRC's emergency appeal to raise QR12m to offer urgent assistance to the affected population in healthcare, shelter, water and sanitation, and restore family links.
Donations to support the Nepalese people are received via the hotline: 16002, QRC headquarters in Old Slata, QRC agents at malls, bank transfer to QRC account at Qatar Islamic Bank - IBAN QA11QISB0018 40120150 100012907, online (www.qrcs.org.qa), or SMS (92766 to donate QR100 or 92770 to donate QR500).
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House GOP agenda: Grow the economy
Aside from getting government out of the way, the House Republican agenda is to ask businesses how the state can help them prosper, says the House GOP leader.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 29 (KNN) India stands at a pivotal juncture, poised to potentially elevate its GDP growth rate to around 8 per cent, asserts a recent report from Barclays Research.
Titled "India's Breakout Moment," the report underscores the significance of the right policy mix in propelling India towards becoming the foremost contributor to global growth by the decade's end.
The report emphasises that India's capacity to boost its growth hinges crucially on its ability to self-finance investments while upholding macroeconomic stability.
A key determinant of this stability is the augmentation of the savings pool, which is imperative to bolster domestic investment.
Rahul Bajoria, Managing Director & Head of EM-Asia (ex-China) Economics at Barclays, underscores the necessity for India to augment its savings rate to catalyse greater investment.
He highlights the risk of vulnerability on the external front if savings fail to keep pace with accelerated GDP growth.
The report identifies several factors conducive to augmenting the savings rate over the coming decade.
Shifts in consumption patterns, demographic dynamics, and fiscal consolidation are anticipated to play pivotal roles in fostering a conducive environment for savings growth.
According to the report's projections, the household savings rate could potentially increase by a significant 2.7 percentage points by FY30.
This uptick is attributed to a decline in the marginal propensity to consume alongside a rise in per capita income.
Barclays' report offers an optimistic outlook for India's economic trajectory, forecasting a potential surge in GDP growth rates with the right policy interventions.
As India navigates its path towards higher growth, the imperative of fortifying its savings base looms large.
By harnessing demographic shifts, consumption trends, and fiscal prudence, India stands poised to seize its breakout moment and emerge as a leading engine of global economic growth by the close of the decade.
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DOHA: The most prominent traffic violations by motorists are committed due to high speed, engagement with mobile phones, wrong overtaking, deviation from the lane, not having proper distance with other vehicles, said an official from the General Directorate of Traffic.
In a panel discussion organised yesterday by the department entitled 'The Importance of Traffic Safety among Students of Military Colleges, Lieutenant Abdul Wahid Al Anzi, Traffic Awareness Officer, suggested a coordination committee to be established between the Department of Awareness and Military Colleges in the field of raising awareness, establishing a fixed schedule of awareness activities, and providing military colleges with road safety publications and road signs.
The panel dealt with a number of topics like the common wrong traffic behaviours, the role of military colleges in spreading the culture of traffic safety, the importance of a good role model for future officers, and prospects of cooperation between military colleges and traffic department.
Colonel Mohammed Radhi Al Hajri, Director, Media and Traffic Awareness department said that the students of the military colleges are the leaders of the future and the shield of the homeland and its protectors, and their traffic behavior should be an example for others to imitate. On the Shari'ah view of the traffic violation behaviour, preacher Ahmed Al Buainain said that Allah has ordered us not to throw yourselves to the destruction.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, announced the opening of the annual Katara Short Story Competition with the topic "Environmental Sustainability".
The theme of "Environmental Sustainability" was chosen to be a main theme around which the participating stories in the Katara Short Story Competition 2023 revolve, given the importance of environmental sustainability in avoiding the depletion or waste of natural resources and calling for the preservation of long-term environmental quality.
General conditions were set for the Katara competition for the short story during the month of Ramadan, where the text of the story should not be less than 1,500 words and not more than 5,000. The story should be written in classical Arabic, in a language free of spelling errors, and taking into account the placement of punctuation marks, in addition, it should not have been previously published in any media, or won any award before, so that it is for the competition only.
Participation in the competition is open to writers of both genders without being restricted by age, and the contestant has the right to participate in only one story, and it is attached to a Word file only. Participants must also send their story production, printed and formed on the Word programme, to the e-mail: storykataraquran.com.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Supported by easing fiscal adjustment, infrastructure investment and reforms to promote non- oil sector activity, GCC economies, including Oman, are anticipated to record stronger growth this year, the World Bank said.
The World Bank projects Oman's economic growth to pick up to 2.3 per cent in 2018, better than the average two per cent growth forecast for GCC countries as a group this year. The World Bank estimates showed that Oman's economy has recorded a 0.7 per cent growth in 2017. According to Oman's 2018 budget statement which was released earlier this month, the sultanate's government expects the economy to grow by a minimum three per cent in 2018.
'The GDP growth is projected to be positive at a rate of at least three per cent in 2018. This is driven by oil price recovery and efforts to diversify the economy and improve investment climate', the budget statement had said. The World Bank said that strengthening private consumption and investment are anticipated to support stronger growth in the region.
'GCC economies are anticipated to lead stronger growth in the region, supported by easing fiscal adjustment, infrastructure investment and reforms to promote non-oil sector activity. Growth among the GCC countries as a group is forecast to pick up to two per cent this year from 0.7 per cent in 2017,' the World Bank said in its Global Economic Prospects 2018 report. It said the 2017 slowdown in the region was driven by oil production cuts, fiscal consolidation and continued geopolitical tensions.
The World Bank expects fiscal balances in the region to improve further over 2018-2020, reflecting plans for reducing subsidies and tax increases in many economies, as well as the effects of somewhat higher oil prices on revenues. However, the bank warned that the weaker-than-expected oil prices would cloud growth prospects for the region's oil exporters.
'While the impetus for reforms has gained momentum in the region, the uncertainty regarding the scope, depth and sustained nature of these reforms may limit their positive impact.' The World Bank forecasts Oman's GDP growth at 2.5 per cent for 2019 and 2020.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrived in Sri Lanka today as a part of his Asian Tour. Minister Nahyan was received by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
During his visit, Minister Al Nahyan paid Courtesy calls on President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and had bilateral discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tilak Marapana.
Matters related to political affairs, trade and investment opportunities between Sri Lanka and the UAE were discussed during the bilateral meeting.
Ministers agreed on several initiatives to strengthen cultural cooperation and employment prospects for Sri Lankan workers in the UAE, which will further expand the relations between the two countries.
Sri Lanka invited UAE investors to invest in Sri Lanka, especially in infrastructure projects which will support Sri Lanka's endeavors to emerge as a maritime hub in the Indian Ocean.
The two Ministers decided to hold the second round of Sri Lanka-UAE Joint Commission next year in Colombo, which will be a platform to resolve several issues related to Sri Lankan domestic workers in the UAE, and discussed areas of economic cooperation including enhanced market access to value added Sri Lankan products in the UAE. Minister Marapana confirmed that Sri Lanka would also participate at EXPO 2020 in Dubai from 20 Oct 2020 to 10 April 2021.
The Ministers concluded a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Establishment of a Joint Committee for Consular Affairs, and an Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance on Customs Matters.
The UAE delegation headed by Minister Al Nahyan, included UAE Ambassador to Sri Lanka Abdulhamid Al Mulla, Deputy Chief of Staff Maktoum Al Maktoum, Head of Media and Content Jamal Al Suwaidi of the office of the Foreign Minister, Desk Officer of the West Asia Department of the Foreign Ministry and Third Secretary Maryam Azizi.
Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana was accompanied by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Employment, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, Department of Commerce and the Department of Customs. (Colombo Gazette)
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Saudi- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives Chinese Vice Premier
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Jeddah, Dhu-AlHijjah 02, 1438, August 24, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah today the Vice Premier of the State Council of People's Republic of China Zhang Gaoli.
The King welcomed the Chinese Vice Premier who expressed his happiness to visit the Kingdom and meet the King.
The Chinese Vice Premier conveyed the greetings of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China to the King who sent his greetings to the President.
The King commended during the reception the level of relations between the two friendly countries and the important role of Saudi-Chinese High Level Joint Committee chaired on the Saudi side by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and on the Chinese side by the Vice Premier of the State Council of People's Republic of China Zhang Gaoli in developing and enhancing bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom and the People's Republic of China.
During the meeting, they reviewed the prospects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields and the latest developments at regional and international arenas.
The meeting was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior; Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Dr. Musa'ed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban; Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir; Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih; and Saudi Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Turki bin Mohammed Al-Madhi.
The meeting was also attended by the delegation accompanying the Chinese Vice Premier and Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom Li Huaxin.
13:54 LOCAL TIME 10:54 GMT
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Jan. 15 (Petra)- Saturday will see a very cold weather, with showers of rain forecast occasionally in the Kingdom's northern and central regions and some southwestern areas, with the possibility of light snow flurries for a short period over southern hilltops, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily update.
During night hours, the downpour gradually intensifies in the Kingdom's northern and central areas, which may be sometimes accompanied by thunder with westerly active winds that causes dust in the desert areas, the JMD added.
In its report, the JMD warns of the danger of slippery roads in areas experiencing rainfall, and the risk of low horizontal visibility due to the formation of fog, especially over highlands and dust in desert areas, as well as torrential rains during night in valleys and low-lying areas in the Kingdom's northern and central regions.
According to the JMD, Sunday's weather will be very cold, cloudy and rainy almost countrywide with heavy downpour at intervals, accompanied by thunder and hail, which lead to formation of torrential downpour in valleys and low-lying areas, including the Dead Sea region, with snow flurries forecast in hilltops.
Snow will accumulate to a limited extent over the high southern hilltops of Al Shara, the JMD noted, adding that downfall will stop during late night hour and frost and freezing are formed in many areas countrywide.
Also on Saturday, the maximum and minimum temperatures in eastern Amman will range from 9 Celsius degrees to 4C during night, while highs in western Amman will be 7C and lows at 2C. The Gulf of Aqaba will see a fair 19C, dropping to 11C at night hours..
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