(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Feb. 24 (Petra) - Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan, Hamad Rashid Al-Marri, lauded Jordanian-Kuwaiti relations as "distinguished, strong and historic."
In an interview with "Petra" on the occasion of Kuwait's National Day, he said these relations are based on the principle of mutual respect and pursuit to achieve common interests in various fields.
The diplomat pointed to the joint coordination and identical visions at all levels, highlighting keenness and interest of the two countries' leaderships to continue joint consultation on various Arab and regional issues.
In this regard, he said the two countries coordinate in international forums and exchange support, which reflected "positively" on outcomes of these bilateral relations.
He stated that Technical Trade Committee is expected to hold its 8th session in Amman during 5-6 March 2024, in preparation for reaching and improving "broader" cooperation horizons, adding that level of joint trade exchange reached about JD200 million in exports and imports from and to Kuwait.
Noting "vital" role of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), he said it has so far financed 32 projects in Jordan, with a total value of about $1.7 billion.
Meanwhile, he noted Kuwait's civil society organizations continue to provide aid and humanitarian aid to underprivileged groups in Jordan as well as Palestinian and Syrian refugees in the Kingdom, referring to loans, technical aid, and mutual agreements signed to contribute further in this field.
The envoy said Kuwait is one of the "largest" countries in investing in Jordan in various fields, primarily telecom, IT, and banking sectors, as well as engineering industries, and financial investment.
He added that volume of Kuwaiti government and private investments reached about $20 billion due to Jordan's "attractive" foreign investor laws and privileges.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 25. Anglo Asian Mining
PLC [Public Limited Company], the AIM (Alternative Investment
Market) listed gold, copper, and silver producer, has upgraded its
forecast on the production of precious metals in Azerbaijan for
2023, the company's press service told trend .
"This year, we expect the production of precious metals at the
level of 50,000-54,000 ounces in gold equivalent, as well as 4,100
to 4,300 tons of copper and 30,000-32,000 ounces of gold," the
press service said.
According to the press service, 2023 is a pivotal year for the
company as it begins its transition to achieve significant copper
production with the opening of its new "Gilar" and "Zafar"
Copper production is forecast to increase by 63 to 71 percent
and gold production to decrease by 26 to 30 percent due to the
company's growing focus on copper, capitalizing on the global
de-carbonization agenda, the press service noted.
As previously announced, capacity at the flotation plant [in
Gadabay] will double in 2023 as a result of an investment of
approximately $3 million.
According to the company, copper-rich ore from the Gadabay open
pit will be used as feedstock for the flotation plant during
The company also shared its plans to start processing gold on
"Gilar" deposits in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Besides, the company noted that a minimal amount of ore will be
processed from the "Vezhnali" and "Gosha" deposits in 2023.
"The recent decision to fast-track the "Gilar" into production
has required redeployment of resources away from these two
projects," added the company.
The main activity of Anglo Asian Mining in Azerbaijan is focused
in Gadabay, and this year the "Zafar" deposit is planned to be
commissioned in the Gadabay district. In addition, in the coming
years, Anglo Asian Mining plans to put into operation such contract
zones as "Garadagh", "Kharkhar" and "Damirli". On the liberated
territories, the company has already started the exploration of the
"Vezhnali" gold deposit in the Zangilan district.
Anglo Asian Mining mainly exports gold bars produced in
Azerbaijan to Switzerland. Meanwhile, copper is exported to
Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Morocco is moving towards a second program contract with the flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), to allow the airline to 'accompany the major fluctuations that the sector has witnessed lately, especially with the emergence of low-cost carriers," said Morocco's Minister of Tourism and Air Transport, Mohammed Sajid. The State-RAM second program contract is currently being developed to allow the flag carrier to better adapt to major changes in demand, said Sajid in a meeting held at the House of Councilors yesterday. Sajid, who was quoted by Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), said that the state-owned flag carrier has implemented several cost saving measures in the last decade, including a 36 percent reduction in the number of employees (between 2012 and 2016), the closure of some routes and agencies outside Morocco, and the signing of a program contract that creates concrete measures to improve service. In this regard, Sajid underscored the establishment of remote services, the creation of self-service check-in kiosks at Mohammed V International Airport. The efficient check-in kiosks will eventually be installed at all airports in Morocco and major RAM-served airports abroad. The minister also noted the use of better monitoring systems for luggage. To respond to a question asked by a member of the Istiqlal Party (Independence) regarding Morocco's '2020 Tourism Development Strategy', Sajid said that the number of tourists in 2017 reached 11.4 million, while the overnight rate increased by 15 percent compared to 2016, adding that the occupancy rate rose from 40 in 2016 to 43 percent in 2017. The minister added that these positive indicators are proof of the ongoing confidence in the tourism sector and that the positive trends give the sector momentum for"
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Oman Oil Company (OOC), the sultanate's investment arm in the energy and energy related sectors, and Shell Development Oman signed a collaboration agreement to offer secondment opportunities. Signed by eng Isam bin Saud al Zadjali OOC's CEO and Chris Breeze, Shell country chairman in Oman, the agreement allows employees of OOC group of companies and Shell Development Oman to be cross-trained at each other's businesses. The partnership fosters staff development, elevates skillsets and promotes team productivity to ultimately bolster the sultanate's specialised and skilled workforce.
Eng Zadjali said, 'OOC aims to join forces with industry leaders to enable further development of employees through knowledge transfer. This partnership will facilitate exchange knowledge, know-how and experience from industry experts. Such experience creates a strong and skilled workforce, as well as builds a strong professional network. We aim to further build such partnerships to ensure the Oil and Gas industry is interacting and engaging with the latest technologies and specialized talents.'
Breeze said, 'Our partnership with Oman Oil Company signifies our commitment to creating a long-lasting contribution to the people of Oman. The secondment programme is a great learning experience that allows employees to work with global experts to gain a better understanding of industry standards and technical know-how, while developing new skills and building strategic partnerships. We both fully realise the valuable impact this will have on the efficiency of our business operations and on our employees' growth opportunities.'
OOC and Shell Development Oman heavily invest in human capital development. Both companies execute a variety of on-the-job training programmes to drive Oman's energy sector.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) width="288" height="384" srcset="http://colombogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/newdelhi01022018.jpg 1440w, http://colombogazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/newdelhi01022018-960x1280.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px" />The High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in India, Chitranganee Wagiswara signed the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the Ministry of External Affairs of India in New Delhi.
The signed documents were handed over to Mr. Nagaraj Naidu, Joint Secretary (Investments, Technology Promotion and Energy Security Division) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
Once the Agreement is ratified, Sri Lanka will become a founding member of the International Solar Alliance, the Foreign Ministry said today.
With a view to spearheading the UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/36/193 in 1981 which underlined the need for cooperation among developing countries and mobilization of financial resources for new and renewable resources of energy and subsequent to the 2002 UN World Summit on Sustainable Development, many advocacy organisations were set up, primarily to disseminate knowledge on Renewable Energy, making it a priority area in the future agenda of all the countries.
The Paris Declaration on the International Solar Alliance of 30th November 2015 stressed on the shared ambition to undertake joint efforts required to reduce the cost of finance and the cost of technology and to mobilize more than USD $ 1000 billion investments required by 2030 for massive deployment of solar energy and pave the way for future technologies as well.
In this context, the ISA was conceived as a coalition of solar resource rich countries to address their special energy needs and to provide a platform to collaborate on addressing and identifying issues through an agreed common approach.
The ISA will provide solar resources rich countries, lying fully or partially between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, with an unprecedented opportunity to bring prosperity, energy security and sustainable development to the people.
The objective of the ISA is to cooperate closely with its members and strive towards establishing mutual beneficial relationships with relevant organizations, public and private stakeholders, and with non-member countries. (Colombo Gazette)
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Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) and Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies (RBAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish collaboration in research consultancy and knowledge transfer.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Omar Al Ansari, Vice-President Academic Affairs at QU, and Andre Conradie, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of RBAT.
QU is keen to promote and enhance relations with RBAT to establish cooperation covering different scientiﬁc, administrative, technical, and research. The MoU aims to establish collaboration between both organisations in the academic, research, student training, and support fields and the exchange of information and consultancy.
In terms of the MoU, QU-CENG will provide RBAT with consultancy and workshops covering different areas. QU-CENG faculty will also support RBAT's projects by ensuring knowledge transfer and progressive development of existing projects.
Commenting on the MoU, QU-CENG Dean Dr. Khalid Kamal Naji said,“The MoU highlights QU-CENG's continuous efforts to provide solutions to local challenges, in line with national priorities towards a knowledge-based economy. It will also serve to facilitate knowledge and technology transfer and provide consultancy and research services, which will contribute to driving socio-economic development and sustainability in the State of Qatar.”
Andre Conradie, CEO of RBAT, said,“This MoU will support the establishment of new relations towards fruitful cooperation between RBAT and QU, the leading national edifice in the field of academic and research excellence.”
“We hope that this memorandum will be a path for further cooperation and integration with the College of Engineering at Qatar University, and developing the skills of students who are the main element for the success of long-term development plans in support of achieving Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added.
RBAT provides leading technologies and innovative military-grade solutions in the fields of Qatari-developed command and control, autonomous systems, and critical infrastructure protection, and live military training.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 29. Visa is
ready to work with all market participants to launch cashless
payments in Azerbaijan's transport, Senior Director, Regional
Manager of Visa in Azerbaijan Nurlan Hajiyev said in an interview
with trend .
He mentioned that Visa was the first to launch
cashless payments in Azerbaijan's railway transport.
"Currently, validators for accepting non-cash payments
have been installed in all 14 stations of the Baku suburban
railway. In 2022, we also launched the Mobility & Transit
Transaction (MTT) technology for the first time in Azerbaijan. The
MTT model allows operators to offer passengers a range of flexible
fares, including fixed fares, distance, and time-based fares,
multi-modal fares, as well as features such as fare capping,
benefits, and delay refunds," he added.
Hajiyev noted that Visa is glad to work in
Azerbaijan's transport sector.
"We are open to working with all transport
organizations and are ready to continue our cooperation to expand
the acceptance of bank cards in the country's transport," the
regional manager said.
The volume of non-cash payments in Azerbaijan amounted
to 58.56 billion manat ($34.45 billion) in 2022, which is 21.1
billion manat ($12.4 billion) or 56.26 percent more than in 2021. A
total of 562.1 million transactions worth 54.2 billion manat ($31.8
billion) were carried out through debit cards (an increase of 54.9
percent), and 80.8 million transactions worth 4.3 billion manat
($2.5 billion) through credit cards (an increase of 78.3
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New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) In the Rajya Sabha on Friday, BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena will introduce 'The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020', seeking constitution of the National Inspection and Investigation Committee for preparation of 'Uniform Civil Code' and its implementation throughout India.
BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav will introduce the Population Control Bill and NCP MP Fauzia Khan will be introducing the 'Universal Health Care Bill in the Upper House.
Friday is dedicated for members to move the Private Bills.
YSR Congress Party MP Vijayasai Reddy V. will move three Bills -- The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to further to amend the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (insertion of new Article 21B); and The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
Another MP Y.S. Chowdhury will move The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (insertion of new Articles 12A and 12B).
The other work in the Upper House includes the presentation of reports of the Department-related to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare. The Committee in its 130th report on action taken by the government on the recommendations/ observations contained in its 123rd Report on 'Outbreak of Pandemic Covid-19 and its Management'; Report of the Committee on Empowerment of Women (2019-20) on action taken by the government on the recommendations contained in the 14th report (16th Lok Sabha) of the Committee (2018-19) on 'Yoga And Sports Facilities for Women' will also be presented.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: Within a series of the sessions titled Writer and Book held by the forum on weekly basis, the Qatari Forum for Authors discussed The Arab Child Storyteller, The Starters of Creativity and the Horizons of Criticism written by Dr. Abdel Moneim Mujawar.
The author rolls out a new outright vision and adopts diverse perspective on children's literature in the Arab world. The book addresses the stories written by children, in terms of criticism and analysis, not those stories written by adults on the basis that children's production of knowledge takes precedence over their consumption of it, considering that this is the real test for producing a distinguished innovator and creativity.
Mujawar noted that the book made a comparison between children's literature in the Arab world and similar type of literature in other nations, including the Japanese experience and some western experiences for the sake of comparison to further explain the attitude toward these experiences by offering a vision that is congruent with the Arab and Islamic cultures and traditions.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) The first episode of the upcoming television show 'Atal' is set to premiere on December 5, and will present the early childhood of Atal, the cultural values instilled into him by his family, his discomfort with the unfair treatment under British rule, and his stand against injustice.
The show chronicles the life of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Talking about the upcoming track, Ashutosh Kulkarni, who essays the role of Krishna Vajpayee -- the father of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, shared that the episode delves into Atal's birth during Christmas festivities, highlighting his family's obstacles due to a British officer and Tomar (Mahmood Hashmi) obstructing their journey to the hospital. As Atal (Vyom Thakkar) grows up, his family instils the significance of cultural values and heritage in him.
The actor said:“His defiance against the erasure of cultural symbols at school and his discomfort with the unfair treatment of those under British rule showcase his growing awareness and dissent. Witnessing the brutal oppression of villagers by British officers further strengthens his resolve to stand against injustice. Atal's pursuit for understanding leads him to Bhagat Singh's story, which deeply impacts him.”
The impending execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru disturbs Atal profoundly. Despite opposition, he aims to pay homage to these martyrs.
Ashutosh further mentioned,“The climax builds as Atal's family confronts Tomar's intimidation tactics, displaying their unwavering support for freedom fighters despite the risks posed by the British authorities. This confrontation highlights their resilience and determination to stand against oppression and honour the sacrifices made for India's freedom.”
'Atal' will premiere on December 5 on &TV.
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King Receives Greek Parliament Speaker
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(MENAFN-AzerNews) By trend
Azerbaijan has approved a state standard on road construction, Trend reports, citing the State Service for Antimonopoly Control and Consumer Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Economy.
Depending on the service, the standard is called AZS EN 13282-2: 2021 ‘Hydraulic road adhesives. Part 2: Normal hardening hydraulic road adhesives – Composition, technical conditions and conformity criteria ”.
The standard was approved for improving the quality of domestically produced building materials and ensuring safety in construction by the public legal entity of the Azerbaijani Standardization Institute of the State Service for Antimonopoly Control and Surveillance of the State. consumer market under the Ministry of the Economy on the basis of the proposal of the Technical Committee for Standardization of Building Materials, Products and Structures.
The new standard contains international requirements for foundations, protective layers, hydraulic road adhesives, curing under normal conditions on highways and railways, at airports and other infrastructure.
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(MENAFN) The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in Saudi Arabia has launched the Military Industries Enabler initiative, a new platform that will provide local and international investors with access to opportunities in the Kingdom's defense industry. The platform will offer investors a background of the sector in Saudi Arabia, including policies, procedures, demand, and incentives. With the goal of creating a robust and sustainable defense industry in the country and contributing to the GDP by 2030, the initiative aims to create an attractive investment environment for entities in Saudi Arabia or abroad with plans to venture into the defense industry.
The platform's launch is a significant step for the Kingdom as it seeks to elevate the investment process, integrate with relevant sectors, and provide various inclusive services to target organizations within the sector, as well as individuals and governmental institutions. Investors will be able to access a range of services, including military licenses, enablers, general force planning, and a library of military specifications and standards.
According to Ahmed Al-Ohali, Governor of GAMI, the platform contains all the policies and procedures that will clarify the demand for certain defense products and armaments over the next 10 years, providing investors with a clear understanding of the opportunities available in Saudi Arabia's defense industry. The initiative also includes financial incentives, such as grants and interest-free loans for certain products, as well as regular loans by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund. Additionally, the platform offers zero VAT for local manufacturing, human capital development, training, and scholarships in the Kingdom and abroad.
GAMI has incentivized governmental investment in Saudi Arabia's defense industry through funding programs, guaranteeing export insurance, bolstering education costs, and qualifying human resources. The authority has also removed VAT costs, is supporting small and medium enterprises, and ensuring a government procurement system. Al-Ohali emphasized that Saudi and foreign investors will be treated equally as long as they fulfill their obligations and commitment to the areas.
GAMI is also in the process of establishing a coordination committee for military industries with private and public sectors to enhance communication, exchange knowledge and experience, and contribute to the localization of strategic military industries and technologies. The launch of the Military Industries Enabler platform is expected to attract more investment in Saudi Arabia's defense industry, further solidifying the country's position as a leading player in the global defense industry.
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On 48th birthday, Akshay Kumar announces new film 'Rustom'
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar, who turned 48 on Wednesday, announced his new romantic thriller "Rustom", which marks his third collaboration with Neeraj Pandey. The movie will release on the weekend of Independence Day 2016.
The "Khiladi" star tweeted: "Thrilled to announce Neeraj Pandey and I are collaborating for a romantic thriller #Rustom releasing on Aug 12, 2016! Hoping to be third time lucky :)."
Akshay and Pandey have earlier worked as actor-director in "Baby" and "Special 26", both of which found appreciation. But "Rustom" is not being directed by Pandey, and instead marks the directorial debut of Tinu Suresh Desai.
Inspired by real life incidents, the project is co-produced by Zee Studios, KriArj Entertainment and Friday Filmworks.
"Having worked with Neeraj on two fabulous projects, I am excited to start work on our new film. I'm happy that Zee Studios is putting its might behind this film along with KriArj Entertainment and Friday Filmworks. It gives me and the entire team confidence of this launched worldwide using the global might of Zee," Akshay said in a statement.
Apart from the actor, the movie will feature two "young actresses".
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) is preparing to inaugurate a tourist convoy to visit four German cities during the next week for the marketing of resorts and hotels in Egypt, according to an official at the authority.
The official added that the cities include the entire German capital, Berlin, and Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Frankfurt.
He noted that ETA offered free entries for 15 companies and hotels in Egypt to participate.
Germany is one of the countries that has driven inflow to Egypt in the first half of the current year, following Germany lifting its travel warning previously imposed on travelling to Egyptian resorts, according to the official, adding that ETA anticipates an increase in the inflow from Germany to reach 800,000 by the end of the year.
The number of German tourists during the first half of this year was up by 66%, reaching 503,000 tourists compared to the same period last year. The tourists spent about 5.1 million nights, up by 124% and becoming atop the tourism exporting markets to Egypt.
He pointed out that the German market is very promising for Egypt and will contribute to increase occupancy in the Egyptian resorts, especially the cities of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada during the winter.
The hotel capacity in the southern Sinai and Red Sea governorates accounts for two thirds of the hotel capacity operating in Egypt of 225,000 rooms.
The tourism ministry hopes the number of tourists will reach 8 million at the end of this year compared to 4.5 million last year, despite the ban on Russian tourism.
Russian tourist flights to Egypt have been suspended since the beginning of November 2015 after a Metrojet airliner fell in October en route from Sharm El-Sheikh in October of the same year.
The peak inflows of tourists from Russia was in 2014 reaching 3.1 million tourists, falling in 2015 to 2.3 million tourists.
The official said that the ETA plans to partake in several string events in Russian and Germany this month, next to working to convince Russia to lift the suspension of Russian flights to Egypt and to increase tourist arrivals from Germany by the end of this year.
He pointed out that the European market still represents the largest proportion of inflows of tourists to Egypt, with a share of about 1.9 million tourists, compared to 1.1 million tourists in the first half of last year.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The new Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport model has been unveiled in the UAE, Al-Futtaim Toyota said on Monday.
The car combines reliable all-terrain performance with a spacious, high-quality interior to bring drivers and passengers an elevated experience on every journey.
New features exclusive for the new GR Sport edition include the world's first Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS) electronically controlled stabilisation adjustments. E-KDSS is a suspension control system that contributes to both increased driving stability in urban environments and superior off-road performance. It automatically and electronically controls each front and rear stabiliser independently, reacting to road conditions and the individual conditions of each of the four wheels to provide more precise stabilization adjustments.
In addition, the new 3D-Multi Terrain Monitor (3D-MTM) assists the driver in determining the road conditions around the vehicle, a first for Toyota that facilitates safer and more confident low-speed maneuvering. A new Auto mode enhances the capabilities of Multi-Terrain Select by adjusting according to road conditions such as sand, rock, dirt, and mud. The vehicle also features crawl control and turn assist functions.
The GR Sport is equipped with a Torque Sensing limited slip differential that is unique in the segment, contributing to improved performance in a variety of off-road environments as well as exterior features including special radiator grille, special front and rear bumper, exclusive wheel arch molding, special rear mudguards, special emblem on front, side and rear, special lower back door decals, special rocker moldings and special vehicle name emblem. Inside drivers will find special genuine leather-wrap steering wheel, special start-up screen, special front seats with GR emblem and interior decoration with machined carbon-weave panels. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) "The European plan for Ukraine," which is also called the "Marshall Plan," can be discussed during the G7 summit in Canada in June 2018.
One of theinitiatorsof this project, ex-prime minister of LithuaniaAndrius Kubilius said this in exclusive comments to an Ukrinform correspondent on the results of negotiations in the U.S., Canada and Germany.
"We have offered that some specific decisions are made [regarding the "Marshall Plan"] during the G7 summit, which will be held in Canada in June. The most important task now is that Ukraine should demonstrate that it is increasing its ability to use the "old" funds, that is, the money allocated in recent years or promised to Ukraine by different financial institutions," Kubilius stressed.
He recalls that this refers to about more than $5 billion that "are already on the table" since Ukraine used only $1.6 billion out of almost $7 billion allocated to Kyiv by the world financial institutions.
"So there are over $5 billion, the banks are waiting for good projects, and the Ukrainian Government should learn how to do such projects," the former Lithuanian prime minister said.
Kubilius stresses that the Lithuanian delegation will continue to support Ukraine. In particular, in late February, Kubilius and his team will travel to Brussels and Copenhagen, where the second International Conference on Reforms in Ukraine will be held this year. In early March, Lithuanians will come to Kyiv in order to discuss everything in detail with the Ukrainian authorities.
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Egypt- Revolution advocate found dead with torture marks
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) A spokesman for the victims of the 25 January Revolution, Mohamed Fouad, was found dead in Giza with torture traces on his body.
The body of Fouad, who was himself injured during the 25 January Revolution, was found early on Sunday in an apartment in Faisal Street in Giza. He had been bound with a belt, and there were signs of head injuries, according to the report filed by his relatives to the police.
A customs officer in Safaga, Fouad participated in the 25 January Revolution and was shot in the leg during the landmark Day of Rage on 28 January 2011. He had also been injured during the clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street in November 2011, and suffered an eye injury by a birdshot during the Presidential Palace clashes in November 2012.
The late revolutionary was an advocate for the cause of the 25 January Revolution's victims. Rights lawyer and a member of the Front of Defence for Egyptian Protesters Mahmoud Abdel Gawad told Daily News Egypt that a man of his profile had to have been targeted to be found dead in the way he was found.
"The body is yet to be examined by forensic medicine authority," Abdel Gawad said, adding that Giza prosecution ordered criminal investigative experts to investigate the incident.
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(MENAFN) Arabian Plastic Industrial Co. (Apico) has secured SR105.5 million (USD29 million) in funding from the Saudi Investment Bank to build a new plastics factory in Riyadh. The Jeddah-based company will use the funds, which come in the form of working capital and a medium-term loan, to expand production and build the new facility. The company had signed a land lease contract with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones in 2022 in relation to the factory. Of the SR105.5 million, SR55.5 million will be spent on the expansion, while the remainder will be earmarked for existing facilities.
Apico made its debut on Saudi Arabia's stock market in October 2022, and its shares climbed 18.52% above its listing price on the first day of trading. The company offered 1 million shares, or 20% of its SR50 million market capitalization. The offering coverage was 15.43 times oversubscribed, with the offer price set at SR27 per share. Established in 1996, Apico serves customers across different sectors, including Almarai Co., flynas, TotalEnergies, and Nahdi Medical Co.
The funding from the Saudi Investment Bank is a significant boost for Apico, which is looking to expand its production capacity and build a new facility in Riyadh. The plastics industry has seen significant growth in Saudi Arabia in recent years, driven by the country's economic diversification efforts under the Vision 2030 plan. The new factory will help Apico to meet the growing demand for plastics and serve a wider range of customers across different sectors.
The funding also highlights the support of the Saudi Investment Bank for the country's industrial sector and its commitment to providing financing for companies looking to expand their operations. The bank's financing will help Apico to create jobs, boost economic growth, and contribute to the country's economic diversification efforts. As the plastics industry continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, Apico is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the expanding market and establish itself as a leading player in the industry.
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STONECREST, Ga., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Today's federal charging of four Louisville police officers in connection with the murder of Breonna Taylor is an important step forward for justice in this case specifically and for the cause of justice in our country.
Dr. Jamal Bryant at a march for Breonna Taylor.
The family of Ms. Taylor, the local community of activists and faith leaders from Louisville and across the country are to be commended for never relenting in their efforts to organize and exert pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the US Department of Justice to take a closer look at the facts of this case. Today's developments should serve as a mark of shame for Kentucky's Attorney General Daniel Jay Cameron and lays bare that he is not only complicit in exasperating the injustice and chaos wrought upon Ms. Taylor's family and the people of Louisville, but that he is incompetent and incapable of effective leadership in this moment.
Let us continue to march, rally and fight for equity and fairness throughout our country and for leaders who are wholly committed to the pursuit of justice regardless of race, gender, age, zip code or occupation.'
Dr. Jamal Bryant is senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, located just outside of Atlanta, GA. Throughout the years, Bryant has remained a prominent voice for social justice and has advanced efforts to combat injustice plaguing Black Americans. Bryant, who joined various rallies in Louisville, KY to protest the murder of Breonna Taylor, has also remained an unrelenting advocate to condemn police brutality, the senseless killing of Black Americans and other critical social justice and civil rights issues.
For more information, visit newbirth.org .
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today called for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where more than a dozen civilians have been killed, at least 40 injured and more than 90,000 displaced in days of renewed fighting between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the 23 March Movement (M23) armed group.
“The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is deteriorating rapidly and threatening a human rights disaster,” said the top UN human rights official.“I call for urgent de-escalation of tensions and for all parties to unequivocally choose peace by embracing dialogue. More fighting will only yield more pain and suffering for more people.
“I urge all sides to protect civilians in line with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including by allowing and facilitating unfettered humanitarian access to all in need, and safe exit for civilians out of areas affected by hostilities.”
The High Commissioner also expressed concern about a resurgence in hate speech targeting people based on their ethnicity, as well as a rise in misinformation, disinformation and negative rhetoric against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
“The authorities must take all necessary measures to address hate speech no matter to whom it is directed, and to protect journalists and other media workers, some of whom have reported being threatened and harassed since the new round of hostilities began, in a bid to influence their reporting,” Türk said.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
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Abbas calls Arabs, Muslims, Christians to visit Jerusalem
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas called on Arabs, Muslims and Christians from the around the world to visit Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem (Al-Quds), the city chosen as the Islamic Tourist Capital for 2015.
"I commend the decision to select Al-Quds as a capital of Islamic tourism for the year 2015 ... and welcome the Arab, Muslim and Christian brothers to Al-Quds and to pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque and the church and worshipping places," Abbas said in a speech at the opening of "Al-Quds In Memory" Sunday.
"Al-Quds is the key to peace, and it has been a city of co-existence for ages, welcoming peaceful visitors and rejecting insane indvadors. We want it a city of peace and gate for peace," he added.
The Palestinians seek to have East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestine State on the June 4 1967 borders.
Abbas said there would not be peace in the region without Jerusalem "and the occupiers know this fact but they stall to judaize it and drive their people out of it." He blamed the UN Security Council (UNSC) for failing the Palestinians to put an end to the Israeli occupation. He was referring to the UNSC failure to adopt a draft resolution that would have put a timetable to end the occupation and establish the Palestine State.
The failure triggered the Palestinians to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), to allow them sue the Israelis for their crimes against the Palestinian people in the Palestinian lands.
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(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish benchmark stock index commenced trading at 9,217.42 points, marking a notable uptick of 0.47 percent or 42.88 points compared to its previous closing figure. This uptrend followed Monday's buoyant market performance, wherein the BIST 100 index surged by 1.42 percent to reach a historic high closing level of 9,174.58 points. The trading session also witnessed a robust daily transaction volume amounting to 139 billion liras (equivalent to USD4.54 billion).
In terms of currency dynamics, the exchange rates displayed stability and moderate fluctuations. As of 10.05 a.m. local time (0705GMT), the USD/TRY pair was quoted at 30.7215, while the EUR/TRY rate was recorded at 33.1270, and the GBP/TRY rate stood at 38.8090. These figures underscored the prevailing market sentiments and the relative strengths of the respective currencies in relation to the Turkish lira.
Meanwhile, the prices of key commodities also made notable movements during the trading session. The price of one ounce of gold was reported at USD2,037.60, reflecting the ongoing investor interest and market demand for the precious metal. Additionally, the barrel price of Brent oil hovered around USD82.35, indicating a relatively stable yet discernible trajectory in the energy markets.
Overall, the day's market activity showcased a blend of optimism, stability, and strategic positioning among investors, encapsulating the broader economic landscape and sentiments within Turkey's financial markets.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, Sep 25 (IANS) A complaint has been lodged against Congress MLA from Karwar, Satish Sail, with the State Election Commission over alleged submission of false affidavit during the recently held Assembly elections in Karnataka.
Srinivasa, a resident of Sheshadripuram in Bengaluru, had lodged a complaint in this regard.
According to the complainant, the information regarding the Mallikarjuna Shipping Private Limited, which is in the name of his wife Kalpana Sail and him has not been mentioned in his election affidavit. Also, the bank transactions of the company were also not mentioned in the affidavit leading to suspicion.
It is alleged that MLA Sail had obtained a loan amount of Rs 63,90,19,813 by pledging the land in the name of Mallikarjuna Shipping Private Limited. The complainant has alleged that the pledging of the land granted for 30 years for a specific purpose is against the law. No mention of credit is made in the affidavit and only details of the savings account are given. The complainant had urged to initiate action in this regard.
Recently, the Karnataka High Court had ordered disqualification of JD (S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda for allegedly concealing information. The Supreme Court stayed the High Court decision.
A complaint has also been lodged against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging election malpractice by distribution of cookers to voters.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine and the Netherlands unanimously agree that the world should decisively react to the pseudo-referenda organized by the Russian Federation within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on , commenting on his talk with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Had a productive talk with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte. Discussed the situation at the front & further defense support for Ukraine. Ukraine & the Netherlands are unanimous: the world should react decisively to sham referenda & increase sanctions pressure on RF. Coordinated support for Ukraine's initiatives within the UN,” Zelensky wrote.
A reminder that, on September 20, 2022, the leaders of the so-called 'L/DPR' and collaborators within the Russian-seized areas of the Kherson region and the Zaporizhzhia region announced 'referenda on joining Russia' and scheduled them for September 23-27, 2022. Western leaders stressed any Russian sham referenda in Ukraine would be illegitimate.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 23 Sep 2023, 1:29 PM
India have become only the second team in men's cricket history to occupy the number one spot across all three formats after defeating Australia in the first ODI on Friday.
The Indian team moved past arch-rivals Pakistan to take the top position in the one-day rankings as a result of their latest victory, just before they host the World Cup.
They were already number one in Tests and T20 internationals.
Only South Africa in 2012 have previously achieved the feat, according to the International Cricket Council.
India's five-wicket victory over Australia in Mohali took them to 116 rating points, one ahead of Pakistan.
But the hosts could slip down the table if Australia - on 111 points - win the remaining two matches in the series, a warm-up for the World Cup.
If India win the series, they will head into the showpiece tournament as the world's top-ranked ODI team.
India, who last week won their eighth Asia Cup title by thrashing Sri Lanka in the final, were in top form as they registered a comfortable win over Pat Cummins's team.
Mohammed Shami claimed five wickets to restrict Australia to 276 before half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav sealed the win for the home side.
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(MENAFN) Iran’s non-oil shipments to its 15 neighboring countries amounted to $10.723 billion in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to August 22) to register an increase of 27% compared to the previous year, said the representative of the Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRICA).
Ruhollah Latifi placed the pressure of goods shipped at 25.398 million tons, saying that non-oil trade with regional nations witnessed a noticeable expansion in terms of value and mass throughout the stated period, as reported IRNA.
Overall, the Islamic Republic traded nearly 33.333 million tons of non-oil commodities worth $20.636 billion with its neighbors during the stated period.
Trade with neighboring countries amounted to 57% and 48% of the mass and value of Iran’s total non-oil trade during the stated period, individually.
As the official mentioned, Iran traded 58.140 million tons of non-oil commodities worth $42.589 billion during the stated 5-month period.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh Rabi'II 5 1437 Jan 15 2016 SPA -- The two Saudi teachers Abdulrahman bin Maqbul Al-Sharari and Salem bin Misfr Al-Ghamdi arrived at King Khalid International Airport here yesterday evening coming from the Republic of Djibouti after being released by Houthi coup rebels.
They were accompanied by the United Nations envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed and the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber.
It is worth mentioning that they were working in the Republic of the Comoros specifically in an institute of the Muslim World League where on Thursday March 25 2015 they left King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to the city of Moroni via Sana'a airport and after plane landed the flights were suspended due to the Operation Decisive Storm therefore the United Nations Mission hosted them in Movenpick Hotel in Sana'a where the United Nations mission's headquarters located.
Then a group of Houthi armed rebels came to the hotel and arrested detained and took them to an unknown location and remained hostages during the last period until they have been released and handed to UN's envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed yesterday morning January 14 2016 to leave Djibouti in peace.
10:39 LOCAL TIME 07:39 GMT
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Following the phenomenal success of its recent social media contests, Oman Air, the national carrier for the sultanate, launched exciting new competitions to celebrate World Tourism Day and the Hindu festival of Diwali.
As part of its promotion for World Tourism Day, Oman Air had launched a 'Winning Smiles' social media competition that ran until October 11 across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To enter the competition, participants had to take a selfie and share it along with their favourite Oman Air destination. The prize up for grabs was the number of Sindbad miles required for an Economy Class ticket to their chosen destination.
Signalling Oman Air's commitment to its Indian customers, the airline marked Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by running a double miles promotion to its Indian destinations.
In addition to receiving double the Sindbad miles for every flight taken between October 12 and 26, guests will be entered into a free prize draw for the chance to win a return Economy Class ticket to the Indian destination of their choice. One lucky winner will be chosen by Oman Air. Oman Air flies to 11 destinations in India and has added frequencies to some of its Indian destinations since the beginning of this year.
Mohammed al Shikely, vice president, Marketing, Oman Air, said, 'Social media has proven to be an important tool to engage with our customers and it is great to be able to offer some fun and engaging concepts that offer them the chance to win some amazing prizes. Oman Air is delighted by the phenomenal number of entries we've had for our previous contests on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; many people entered our 24th anniversary celebration competition earlier this year. We can't wait to see how many people enter our exciting new competitions.'
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Deputy Minister of Defense Heads Saudi Arabia's Delegation to the 18th Session of Joint Defense Council of GCC Defense Ministers
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Riyadh, Nov. 22, 2021, SPA -- On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense, headed today the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the 18th meeting of the Joint Defense Council of the GCC Defense Ministers at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, headed by Minister of Defense Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, with participation of the Ministers of Defense of the GCC countries and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
In a speech at the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Defense conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince and their deep appreciation of the Council for its sincere efforts undertaken over the past period. He also extended his thanks to the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain for chairing and hosting the 18th session of the Joint Defense Council of the GCC Defense Ministers.
The Deputy Minister of Defense expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome and hosting of the upcoming 19th session of the Joint Defense Council of the GCC Defense Ministers.
19:37 LOCAL TIME 16:37 GMT
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Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actor Bhavin Bhanushali is all set to begin filming for his upcoming movie titled 'Ishq Pashmina.'
Bhavin is in Shimla these days and busy shooting for his movie. 'I am all excited for this big project and I cannot wait for the shoot to start. From watching mega movies to getting this big opportunity to work on such a grand project, this is truly a dream come true for me. I hope I will be able to do justice to my role and the people who love my work.'
The actor is known for featuring in music videos, shows and films like 'Chidiya Ghar,' 'De De Pyaar De,' 'Vellapanti,' 'Dil Dosti Dance,' as well as songs like 'Rula Ke Gaya Ishq,' 'Kyu Khafa Ho,' 'Maahiya' and 'Raanjhan Ve.'
'Ishq Pashmina' is written and directed by Arvind Pandey, produced by Krishna Shanti Production House and stars Malti Chahar, Zareena Wahab and Bijendra Kala in prominent roles. The music of the film is composed by Sham-Balkaar and Shashwat Prakhar Bharwaj.
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(MENAFN- 3BL) Global chemistry company Chemours , has created an international F-gas Lifecycle Program across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The program aims to advance safe, global recovery, reclaim, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases) across its low global warming potential (GWP) OpteonTM products, FreonTM refrigerants, and FM-200TM portfolios.
This program, which began as region and country-specific initiatives, will now include global oversight to drive additional adoption, partnerships, and reclamation. As part of the program, Chemours will complete a global review to identify opportunities for expansion and increased collaboration. The program's creation reinforces Chemours' commitment to supporting a global circular economy and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, as outlined in the most recent Chemours Sustainability Report . It also advances the net zero objectives of Chemours, broader industry, and global legislative bodies through overall emission reduction.
Chemours' international F-gas Lifecycle Program includes agreements across the:
Americas Asia Pacific Europe
All 27 countries in the European Union United Kingdom
“At Chemours, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of our chemistry to create a more sustainable and circular future,” said Joe Martinko, President of Thermal & Specialized Solutions at Chemours.“We have committed to, and are advancing, significant emission reduction within our gates. Now, we're expanding our focus to emission reduction throughout the product lifecycle. F-gases-unlike so-called“natural” alternatives-can be recovered, reclaimed, and reused across multiple applications, maximizing resource efficiency, minimizing waste, and lowering emissions. This international F-gas Lifecycle Program will help advance circularity and sustainability around the world, ultimately supporting global climate targets and minimizing impact on our shared planet.”
The company continues to invest in and expand reclaim channels, including in the U.S. and the recent extension of its EU and UK program to reclaim low GWP refrigerants.
In addition to offering the potential for circularity, Chemours' portfolio of F-gas technologies also play an important role in the decarbonization of multiple industries and delivers significant socioeconomic value through innovation, reliability, safety, and efficiency.
To learn more about the program or Chemours' commitment to circularity, contact ... or visit TheWorldNeedsF-gases or Opteon .
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MADRID, Spain, (UNWTO) – A special seminar on the UNWTO International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT) featured interventions from the experts involved in drafting the landmark legal framework. The Code was approved by consensus by the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in Madrid, Spain, and is aimed at providing tourists with greater legal protection as the world opens up again following the pandemic.
To date, Ecuador, Guinea Bissau, Moldova and Paraguay have formally adhered to the ICPT, with the aim of integrating all of the Code in their national policies and legislation, and Uruguay has also announced it intends to do so. In particular, Ecuador is currently developing its national Organic Tourism Law (Proyecto de Ley Organica de Turismo) aimed at developing the necessary measures for the implementation of the ICPT within the country.
The technical seminar was held against the backdrop of the 67th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas and the 1st International Congress on Tourism and Law, organized by Uruguay in collaboration with UNWTO. In addition to expert insights on the application of the Code, participants were also presented with the results of a recent survey assessing the potential impacts of the ICPT on 'visitor protection legislation and policies' conducted by the Association of the Caribbean States in collaboration with UNWTO.
Alongside this, a panel of ministries of tourism addressed the specific challenges and opportunities for the recovery of the tourism sector in the Americas in the environment arising as a result of COVID-19. The panel discussion focused on emergency situations and consumer protection rights of tourists and explored opportunities for rebuilding confidence among tourism consumers in a post-COVID-19 world.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 19. Azerbaijan's
anti-terrorist measures resulted in destruction of 'Mortira'
electronic warfare (EW) station of illegal Armenian armed
formations of the separatist regime in Azerbaijan's Karabakh
region, Trend reports.
The civilians and infrastructure facilities are not being
targeted and are not part of the ongoing anti-terrorist measures.
Only military targets belonging to the separatist regime's illegal
armed formations are put out of action with the use of
high-precision weapons available in the arsenal of the Azerbaijani
It should be noted that in order to ensure the provisions of the
Trilateral Statement, suppress large-scale provocations in the
Karabakh economic region, disarm and withdraw Armenian armed forces
formations from the territories of Azerbaijan, neutralize their
military infrastructure, ensure the safety of civilians returning
to the territories liberated from occupation, civil servants
involved in construction and reconstruction works and Azerbaijani
military personnel, as well as to restore the constitutional order
of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Armenian armed forces and the
Azerbaijani armed forces have been working in the region.
On September 19, 2023, at 04:30 (GMT+4), as a result of a
terrorist act, on a newly built tunnel road near the village of
Taghavard in Khojavand district, a KAMAZ truck carrying employees
of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan got blown up on a
mine, previously planted by illegal Armenian armed groups [which
haven't been withdrawn contrary to the trilateral statement signed
by Azerbaijani, Armenian and Russian leaders following the 2020
second Karabakh war] on the territory of Azerbaijan, where Russian
peacekeepers are temporarily stationed [under the trilateral
The truck was on its way to the site of the terrorist attack
that took place on the same day at the 58th kilometer of the
Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha road passing through the Khojavand
district, which killed employees of the State Road Agency of
The employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Asim
Jamalzade, Ramil Shirinov, Seymur Mahmudov, and Khazar Zamanov,
died on the spot.
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Beijing April 30 - China hopes the upcoming Shanghai summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will be a milestone for security cooperation in the region a foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Spokesman Qin Gang said at a daily news briefing "We will tell the world that security in Asia should be determined by Asian countries and the countries are able and wise enough to safeguard and promote security in Asia through cooperation." The Shanghai summit to be held from May 20 to 21 is expected to be the largest ever in the history of CICA. It will be the fourth CICA summit according to China's (Xinhua) News Agency.
Delegations from nearly 40 countries and international organizations will attend with 14 heads of state and government leaders and eight international organization chiefs confirming their presence according to the spokesman. Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the summit.
Qin said the security situation in Asia is increasingly complex although the pursuit for peace development and cooperation is the mainstream trend in the region.
New and old security challenges and threats are interwoven in Asia said the spokesman.
Qin said it is the common aspiration for people of all Asian countries to achieve common prosperity through cooperation in a peaceful and stable environment.
Hailing CICA as the largest multilateral security forum that covers different countries civilizations religions and development stages Qin said it is meaningful for Asian countries to discuss with each other on safeguarding and promoting security in the continent on such an inclusive platform.
As CICA chair from 2014 to 2016 China will communicate with all other sides concerned to make the summit effective and productive said the spokesman.
CICA was established in 1993 as a forum for dialogue and consultations and promotion of confidence-building measures among its members. It now has 20 member countries from east central southeast and south Asia as well as the Middle East.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) A Dubai court has cleared an Omani man of charges of kidnapping and sexual abuse of a Filipino tourist.
The Omani man allegedly forced the Filipina to get inside his car and drove to a sandy and unpopulated area in June 2017, reported.
The Filipino tourist, who was staying at her aunt's house in Al Rashidiya at the time, went outside to dispose of some garbage when the accused stopped her and forced her to get into his car.
The tourist claimed the man drove to an unpopulated area, where he groped her and forced her to perform oral sex on him. She also said the man attempted to rape her.
She reported the incident to the police, but the man denied the allegations.
On Tuesday the Dubai Court of First Instance cleared the man of kidnapping and sexual abuse charges, saying the evidence was not sufficient to support the tourist's claims.
The defendant's legal representative claimed the tourist had lied about the allegations and her statements were inconsistent.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SpendEdge , a global leader in procurement market intelligence space recently engaged with a CPG company that wanted to devise an effective and efficient supply chain system to compete in new market segments.
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() is now flowing back substantial rates of oil gas and frac fluids from its Quintanilla OL 1H horizontal in Texas after completing fracture stimulation operations.
Shares in the company should trade higher today.
Talon will release further information after performing the required initial production test.
All 12 frac stages were successfully pumped and the operation to drill out the frac plugs via coiled tubing was completed successfully.
The well was then circulated to clear it of plug debris before commencement of flow testing.
Quintanilla OL 1H was drilled to a total measured depth of 13555 feet and was drilled with a 4286 foot lateral section into the Olmos formation.
Talon’s Mosman Rockingham Olmos leases lie on the flank of the AWP field which has produced 48.9 million barrels of oil and 490.5 billion cubic feet of gas from the Olmos sandstone reservoir.
The leases are also located about 18 miles from the STS Olmos Project where 8 successful horizontal wells have recently been drilled.
Based on nearby analog horizontal well performance the gross contingent resource potential (1C) is estimated to be in a range of potential outcomes of 235000 to 327000 barrels of oil equivalent per well.
The flow of oil and gas from Quintanilla OL 1H is promising for given that 8 successful horizontal wells have been drilled just 18 miles away.
Besides providing cashflow success will also open up the rest of the acreage.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) BEIRUT (AFP) - An Israeli air strike on Monday seriously wounded a local Hizbollah official in his car in Lebanon's south, a Lebanese security source told AFP.
Israeli forces and the Lebanese movement Hizbollah, a Hamas ally, have traded near-daily fire since war broke out on October 7 between Israel and Hams in the Gaza Strip.
In the past few days, a series of Israeli strikes has injured officials from Lebanese and Palestinian armed groups in southern Lebanon.
The source said an Israeli strike "targeted a local Hizbollah official in the town of Bint Jbeil" and the official was "seriously injured".
Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said "an enemy drone targeted a car near the hospital" in Bint Jbeil, near the country's southern border with Israel.
An AFP journalist on the ground saw the targeted car, severely damaged with a hole punched through its roof.
This came during a series of Israeli strikes against Hizbollah targets, it said.
In Tayr Harfa, further west of Bint Jbeil, two people were seriously wounded in an Israeli strike on a house, according to NNA.
Israeli forces said it struck "military structures and a military site" there and in Maroun El Ras.
Without providing further details, Hizbollah later announced the death of two of its fighters "on the road to Jerusalem" - the phrase the group has been using to refer to militants killed by Israeli fire since hostilities began.
On Saturday, senior Hamas officer Bassel Saleh survived an Israeli strike on his car in the Lebanese border town of Jadra, security sources said, adding that two others were killed.
On Thursday, an Israeli drone strike seriously wounded a Hizbollah commander in the southern city of Nabatiyeh, with the group later firing a salvo of rockets into northern Israel.
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Renault plans about 100pct electric cars
(MENAFN) Renault’s strategy to remove dispersed electric car as well as combustion engine commerce is not setting goal at upsetting its international association with Nissan Motor as well as Mitsubishi Motors, as stated by the car manufacture’s CEO.
Luca de Meo, the firm’s CEO from 2 years, had a commerce trip to Japan then he announced, “The best thing I can do is actually propose ideas in a way that shows I’m not here to screw Nissan or the alliance.”
Although, De Meo’s plan of making a unit devoted for EVs based in France, part of which is to make Renault 100 percent electric by 8 years, is putting burden on his Japanese companions to decide whether to bet on Renault’s upcoming position as an EV maker or its legacy commerce. Such a transformational renovate may include a reforming of capital ties, with the probable sale of part of Renault’s 43 percent share in Nissan involved.
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Russia’s pipeline gas exports to China almost triple this year
(MENAFN) During the first eight months of the year, deliveries of pipeline gas from Russia to China soared 2.7 times year over year hitting 4.73 million tons. The Chinese gas demand has “stunning” expansion potential, said Russia’s state energy giant Gazprom.
The Chinese General Customs Administration stated on Monday that during the January-August period of 2021, China spent around USD837.32 million on Russian gas, which is a 98.94 percent expansion against the same period of 2020.
Turkmenistan remains China’s best supplier of natural gas, providing 15.95 million tons of gas for USD4.2 billion in 2021. Russia comes in second place regarding supply volume, followed by Kazakhstan with 3.17 million tons for USD723 million, and Myanmar with 2.01 million tons for USD922 million.
China’s key supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in cited period was Australia (20.52 million tons for $8.47 billion), followed by Qatar, Malaysia, and United States. Russia came the sixth in rank in LNG imports, with 2.67 million tons for USD1.23 billion.
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Indian brothers look to harness Artificial Intelligence for greater good
25 Feb 2018
As debate swirls on whether Artificial Intelligence will be a boon or a curse for humanity, two Indian-American entrepreneur brothers are out to ensure the emerging technologies don't just benefit the richest in society.
Romesh and Sunil Wadhwani, this week, launched what is touted as the world's first non-profit institute dedicated to putting AI to work.
Here's all about them.
The institute will ensure better lives for India's poorest
The non-profit institute will ensure AI improves the lives of poor farmers, rural health care workers or teachers in communities with scant resources.
"AI will go where AI will go; it is difficult to predict where," said Sunil Wadhwani while speaking on the conflicting views on the emergence of computers more brilliant than their human creators.
Wadhwanis have a series of lucrative start-ups to their names
"Our focus is how many tens of millions of lives can we improve in the next five or 10 years. Where AI goes in 100 years, it will go," he added.
The Wadhwanis, who have a series of lucrative start-ups to their names, have committed $30 million over 10 years to the institute, established in Mumbai with the Indian government as a partner.
AI is a game-changing technology: Sunil Wadhwani
Areas targeted, at the outset, will include health care, education, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
The project's founders hope AI could help nurses in rural areas with diagnoses, advise how to optimize crops, translate textbooks into various languages as needed or even spot signs students might be on paths to dropping out.
"AI is a game-changing technology," added Sunil Wadhwani.
Institute to be headed by former Microsoft Research Director
Sunil further added, "A lot of developing countries are getting left behind; US and China are leapfrogging ahead."
Students from New York University and the University of Southern California will travel to Mumbai to collaborate, while the brothers also plan to partner with players in Silicon Valley.
The institute will be headed by P. Anandan, a former Microsoft Research Director.
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Nine construction firms in Abu Dhabi have been fined and warnings issued to 155 others for flouting rules and not complying with the safety requirements.
The Abu Dhabi Municipality said the violations were detected during inspection campaigns carried out on 302 construction sites over the recent weeks.
The municipality has stressed the importance of taking proactive and preventive measures to avoid accidents during the summer.
“Construction firms should adhere to the requirements of workers' mid-day break, abide by regulations for workers' safety during the heat and also observe precautions regarding fires,” said a municipal statement.
The campaign covered areas, including Abu Dhabi Island, Rabdan District, Khalifa City, Mohamed bin Zayed City, Shakhbout City, Riyadh, Al Raha Beach, Shahama, Yas, Saadiyat, and all other areas that have new construction sites and projects.
The municipality said it was striving to ensure workers' safety and security to reduce accidents and injuries at construction sites by conducting a series of procedures and periodic inspection campaigns targeting them.
Authorities have urged all contractors and consultants to follow environmental, health and safety measures in order to protect the safety of workers at construction sites and to preserve the environment.
The municipality also called on owners of construction sites and their employees to support its efforts to maintain public safety.
The mid-day break rule which prevents any work under direct sunlight between 12.30pm and 3pm, started on June 15 will end on September 15.
Firms caught violating the rule face fines of Dh5,000 per worker and a maximum of Dh50,000 if the case involves a large number of workers. The company can be degraded and possibly even temporarily stopped from operating.
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During the summer, companies have to provide water and rehydration supplies, shaded resting areas and first-aid kits to workers at construction sites.
The municipality always carries out awareness campaigns among outdoor and construction workers to ensure their safety and maintain their health during the hot months.
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Before civilians can return to their homes and reconstruction can begin, cities, houses, roads and fields must be searched for explosive devices and cleared. The Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD), a Geneva-based NGO, is helping the Ukrainian army with this. It is impossible to assess how littered with mines and unexploded ordnance Ukraine is at the moment, but the aftermaths of other conflicts suggest the problem will be huge.
Every year, children in particular are killed or maimed by remnants of explosive ordnance from past wars. These devices include anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, which have been knowingly laid by parties to a conflict, and also ammunition that has not exploded as intended. The“failure rate” can reach 25% and unexploded ordnance remains a threat after the fighting is over, sometimes even decades later.
Another source of danger for civilians are abandoned stockpiles – stocks of arms and ammunition that can cause accidental explosions. They can also be looted and used in the manufacture of improvised mines. FSD is active in demining, stockpile destruction, risk education and victim assistance.
Thousands of civilians are believed to have died in Ukraine since Russia invaded on February 24. Most civilian casualties were caused by explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multiple launch rocket systems and missiles and airstrikes. Both sides in the conflict are said to be using anti-tank mines.
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Ford Recalls 3,000 SUVs In Canada Due To Fire Risk
Ford Motor Co. (F) is recalling nearly 3,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Canada due to a risk
that the engines could catch fire.
In all, Ford has recalled more than 350,000 vehicles in North America over fire risks. Ford said
in U.S. government documents that it doesn't know what's causing fires in some of the SUVs.
Transport Canada said in a recall notice that some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln
Navigators could catch fire in the engine compartment, even while parked and with the ignition
The Detroit automaker has reports of 16 U.S. fires under the hood, 14 of which occurred in
rental company vehicles. Ford is recommending that the SUVs be parked outdoors and away
from buildings. So far it hasn't developed a repair for the fires, which appear to start at the back
of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Of the 16 fires, 12 happened while the SUV engines were turned off, Ford said in a written
statement. The company says it has no reports of fires extending to any buildings.
Ford said it's treating the recall urgently and will use apps and mail to notify customers as soon
as it develops a list of vehicle owners and addresses.
The automaker also is recalling about 310,000 heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. and nearly 25,000
in Canada because the driver's airbag may not inflate in a crash. That recall covers certain 2016
F-250, 350, 450 and 550 trucks.
Year to date, Ford's stock is down 41% at $12.85 U.S. a share.
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VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jolt Health Inc. (formerly Love Pharma Inc.) (“Jolt” and or“the Company”) (CSE:JOLT) (FSE: G1Q0) is pleased to announce that pursuant to a 10% interest bearing convertible debenture issued on October 12, 2022, the Issuer issued a total of 13,765,763 common shares, at $0.015 per common share in satisfaction of the aggregate interest payment owed by the Issuer of $195,000 to a Debenture holder In addition, pursuant to Promissory Notes dated January 23, 2020 and extended to December 31, 2023, the Issuer issued a total of 6,116,913 common shares at $0.15 per common share in satisfaction of the aggregate per annum interest rate of 5% owing on the Promissory Notes.
The common shares are being issued to arms-length parties, and are subject to a four month hold period. The shares for debt settlement is subject to the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
About Jolt Health Inc .
With a focus on the global sexual Health and Wellness markets, Jolt Health Inc., formerly Love Pharma Inc. (CSE:JOLT) (FSE: G1Q0) was founded in 2020, with a mission to bring to market innovative products that enhance sexual health and wellness while providing an improved quality of life. Jolt holds exclusive licenses to produce market, package, sell, and distribute patent-protected therapeutic and pharmaceutical products throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
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