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Antalya: Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met here yesterday with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye H E Yasin Ekrem Serim and Deputy Minister of Interior of the Republic of Turkiye H E Munir Karaloglu, on the sidelines of the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, especially the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Strip, and for the two countries to cooperate in bringing relief aid into Gaza.
The Minister of State for International Cooperation stressed that bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza represents a top priority for the State of Qatar, in light of the blatant violations and collective punishment of civilians in the Strip. She noted that there are indicators of the beginning of a real famine in northern Gaza, caused by the siege, bombing, and inaction.
She indicated that the State of Qatar is continuing its mediation efforts with its partners to achieve calm in Gaza, voicing its hope to reach an agreement to stop the fighting before Ramadan. She expressed the State of Qatar's aspiration to continue its close cooperation with the Republic of Turkiye, especially in the fields of development and humanitarian aid.
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye stressed the necessity of ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, especially before and during Ramadan.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the foremost priorities of the government are to provide electricity to domestic and industrial consumers at reasonable rates.
PM Imran was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad today (Monday).
Minister for Planning Asad Umer, Minister for Power Omar Ayub, Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi, Adviser on Finance Hafeez Sheikh and Special Assistant Nadeem Babar attended the meeting.
At the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted that the energy sector of Pakistan was facing various challenges due to power agreements signed by previous governments.
PM Imran said that the government was aware of the problems faced by the people of Pakistan, adding that the federal government was trying to provide relief to every possible level to the weaker segment of society.
He further said that it is our highest effort to stabilize the power prices and provide possible relief to the masses.


(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Sep 25 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said that the AIADMK's decision to quit the NDA is a big jolt for BJP in Tamil Nadu.
He also said that the DMK and Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu is very strong.
Interacting with media persons at Patna airport, Tejashwi Yadav said: "AIADMK is a strong party. Its leaders had a meeting with PM Narendra Modi but no conclusion emerged. It is not the first party in the country which separated from the NDA. In Maharashtra, Shiv Sena separated from NDA, In Bihar, the JD-U separated from NDA, In Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal separated from NDA. The bigger parties separated from the NDA.
"Now, there is no meaning of NDA. A dictator is sitting there. Two people are running the country."
To BJP leaders claiming Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may execute his 'Paltimar' programme, Tejashwi Yadav said: "(RJD supremo) Lalu (Prasad Yadav) and Nitish (Kumar) have come together. We are united in Bihar and uniting opposition parties in the country. Our alliance is getting bigger. We have formed mahagathbandhan in Bihar and opposition parties have made the alliance called INDIA based on it. A section of media is running such news repeatedly to create confusion. The idea is to malign the image of CM Nitish Kumar."
On attending a Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay birth anniversary event, he said: "It was a government event and I was there as per the protocol. Our ideology is different. Those who abuse Mahatma Gandhi also pay tribute to him."
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud opened at Doha Exhibition Center the 4th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, which is being held under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
More than 180 local and international agricultural firms participate in the event to exhibit their agricultural and food products.
The three-day event presents an opportunity for exchanging expertise in the areas of agriculture and modern irrigation systems and advances agricultural sector.
A number of Their Excellencies ministers attended the opening ceremony along with heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Doha, officials and interested experts, and representatives of exhibitors from Qatar and abroad.
HE Al Mahmoud toured pavilions of the exhibition and listened to a briefing about the products by those in charge of the pavilions.
Speaking to QNA, HE the deputy premier hailed the support of the state under the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the agricultural sector and Qatari farmers to double the agricultural, livestock and fisheries production in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and contribute to achieving food security and environment sustainability.
He highlighted the state's free backing for Qatari farmers and the agricultural sector including planning, irrigation, agricultural guidance and other services that encourage food production.
For his part, HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti expressed delight at organizing the exhibition for the fourth time, hailing Qatari agricultural products in terms of quality, packaging and availability. He also praised the organization and efforts of the Ministry of Environment in this regard.
He also touched on the state efforts in coordination with ministries and concerned entities as well as its cooperation with the Ministry of Environment to develop the agricultural sector, poultry production and livestock and fisheries.
HE Minister of Environment Ahmed bin Amer Al Humaidi stressed the significance of the exhibition in terms of showing Qatar's agricultural products, opening horizons for foreign trade and bringing all exhibitors under the same roof to exchange expertise and experiences in these fields.
He praised the wide participation of Qatari farms and companies as well as the a number of embassies in the presence of their ambassadors, which reflects the vital role of the event in attracting exhibitors and promoting domestic agricultural products.
He also hailed the support of the state and the wise leadership in boosting the sector and cooperating with Qatar Development Bank in this regard, expressing gratitude to HE Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani for his backing and support for the exhibition.
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(MENAFN - UkrinForm) Russia's Defense Ministry announced that divisions of the 58th Russian Army went to the occupied Crimea, where they will take part in so-called exercises.
Divisions of the 58th Army of the Southern Military District of Russia, with a permanent location in the North Caucasus and headquarters at Vladikavkaz, took part in training and combat missions at the Opuk training area in the occupied Crimea, Ukrinform reports with reference to Interfax.
Moreover, from April 19 to October 2021, Russia will close parts of the Black Sea for warships and state vessels of other countries, motivating this decision by the conduct of military exercises.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called it a violation of the sovereign rights of Ukraine.
As a reminder, the 58th Army of the Russian Ground Forces took part in the Russian-Georgian war in South Ossetia in 2008. In 2014, divisions of the Army participated in the Russian-Ukrainian war in eastern Ukraine.
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(MENAFN) Mashael al Musleh, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts Qatar, has been granted the prestigious Indonesian Art and Cultural Scholarship (IACS). Selected among participants from 37 different countries, Al Musleh will spend three months in Indonesia, from June 1 to August 18, immersing herself in the country's arts and culture.
The IACS provides a unique opportunity for recipients to study and experience Indonesian arts and culture firsthand. Participants not only engage in academic learning but also integrate into the local community, allowing them to fully appreciate the richness and diversity of Indonesian culture. H.E. Ridwan Hassan, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar, highlighted the significance of the Qatari participant's presence in the program, especially as Qatar and Indonesia are currently celebrating the Qatar-Indonesia Years of Culture.
The ambassador expressed his hope that the scholarship would foster stronger cultural ties between the two nations and lead to the emergence of more friends of Indonesia from Qatar. The IACS aims to establish lasting connections and understanding between different cultures, enhancing bilateral relations and promoting cultural exchanges.
During the scholarship program, the awardees will be assigned to culturally vibrant regions in Indonesia, where they will delve into various aspects of Indonesian arts, languages, and culture. At the culmination of the program, all the scholarship recipients will be invited to the presidential palace in Jakarta to commemorate Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, a momentous occasion that celebrates the country's freedom and heritage.
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Amman, Mar. 7 (Petra) - The Social Security Corporation (SSC) disclosed that the count of active insured women has surged to approximately 435,664, encompassing 31,812 voluntary contributors.
Additionally, the number of women beneficiaries receiving pension salaries stands at 52,098, with 125,099 heirs entitled to a share of various types of pensions.
In a statement released on Thursday, in commemoration of International Women's Day, which falls on March 8, the SSC underscored its commitment to providing substantial support and attention to women, ensuring the continuity of their work, and fostering their participation in economic activities. This commitment is manifested through the provision of a conducive and woman-friendly work environment and safeguarding their full labor rights, including access to social security to mitigate the risk of poverty and facilitate their contribution to the developmental process alongside men.
The SSC lauded the substantial contributions and achievements of Jordanian women across diverse spheres, highlighting the pivotal role of social security in safeguarding and economically empowering female workers. It reiterated its call for female workers to inquire about their entitlement to social security upon entering the labor market, emphasizing inclusion under the social security umbrella based on real wages and total periods of work.
Moreover, the SSC outlined the significant milestones achieved in maternity insurance, with 104,067 disbursements of maternity insurance allowance since its inception on September 1, 2011. Notably, 73,319 insured women have benefited cumulatively, with a total disbursement exceeding JD114.356 million.
Amendments to the social security law have further bolstered social protection for women in the private sector, expanding conditions for entitlement to maternity leave allowance, thereby enhancing the welfare of working mothers, said the statement.
Furthermore, the SSC highlighted the robust social protection framework underpinning maternity insurance, with 20,159 insured women currently benefiting from newborn care allowances. This includes 18,434 beneficiaries of home care allowances and 2,121 recipients of care allowances through nurseries, totaling more than JD3.170 million in costs.
The Corporation reiterated its steadfast commitment to combating insurance evasion and promoting awareness of social protection among female workers across all economic sectors. By ensuring the continuity of their work and bolstering their economic participation, the SSC remains dedicated to advancing the welfare and empowerment of women in Jordan.
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Dhaka : Realme will launch the Realme 9 4G on May 22. It is equipped with the 108MP ProLight Camera, powered by Samsung ISOCELL HM6.
The Realme number series is popular with young people worldwide because it provides a premium imaging experience that exceeds expectations from start to finish, reads a press release. Realme 8 was one of the few smartphones to feature a 64MP camera.
With Realme 9, the company is ready to bring forth a breakthrough.
The latest NonaPixel Plus technology, upgraded from the traditional 3Sum-3Avg solution to an unprecedented 9Sum readout solution, brings superb brightness to photos taken by Realme 9.
In practice, the 9Sum Pixel Binning solution from NonaPixel Plus technology improves the overall light intake by 123 per cent compared to the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 image sensor.
Moreover, after the actual photo comparison, Realme finds that the low-light photo shot on Realme 9 is significantly brighter with better colour reproduction.
In a bid to provide users with a high-quality photo experience, Realme 9 utilises the HM6 sensor's in-sensor ultra-zoom technology with a merging algorithm to create a beautiful zoomed-in shot to get closer to the details and compose photos the way they want. Apart from a power camera, the device will also have 90Hz Super AMOLED Display and will come power-packed with a 6nm Snapdragon 680 Processor.
On May 22, Realme will also officially launch the Realme C35 as well which is expected to be the most beautiful phone of 2022 till now.
Realme has entered 61 markets worldwide, including China, India, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Russia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, etc. Realme is committed to offering powerful performance, stylish design, sincere services, and would persistently explore more possibilities for trendsetting technology products.
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This report sets out details of the payments made to governments by RAK Petroleum plc and its subsidiary undertakings (‘RAK Petroleum') for the year ended 31 December 2017 as required under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the ‘DTRs') and in accordance with our interpretation of the draft Industry Guidance issued for the UK's Report on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014, as amended in December 2015 (‘the Regulations'). The DTRs require companies in the UK and operating in the extractives sector to publically disclose payments made to governments in the countries where they undertake exploration, prospection, development and extraction of oil and natural gas deposits or other materials.
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All payments made in relation to licences in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (‘KRI') have been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government (‘KRG'). All other payments have been made to the national governments of the relevant country where the licence is based.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Feb 11 - Five people, including a suspected gunman who apparently took his own life, were killed in a shooting spree at two locations in northeast Kentucky on Saturday, officials said.
Police received a 911 call about 4 p.m. about a shooting at a rural home near Paintsville, about 160 miles (260 km) southeast of Louisville, Ky., Johnson County Sheriff Dwayne Price said in a statement on Facebook.
Officers found two people dead there and began to search the area for the shooter, Price said in the statement. A second 911 call led deputies and police to an apartment in Paintsville, where three people were found fatally shot, including the gunman, the statement said.
"This has been a horrific murder spree," Price said. "There are no words to describe the heartbreak in seeing four lives taken due to the actions of one man. I have worked in law enforcement for 34 years. This is one of the most disturbing acts of violence I have ever seen."
Officials identified the gunman as Joseph Nickell, but no other information about him was made available.
The identities of the victims were not released pending notification of their relatives, officials said.
The Johnson County Sheriff's office and Paintsville police referred all questions to the Kentucky State Police, who were not immediately available for comment.
The shooting came about three weeks after the state was rocked by a high school shooting in Benton, Ky., where two students were killed and 18 students wounded by a fellow student, who remains in custody.
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U.S. Airlines Expect Record Thanksgiving Travel
Airlines in the U.S. are preparing for a record number of travelers over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects the busiest ever Thanksgiving travel weekend with more than 30 million people passing through U.S. airports in the coming days.
The TSA says it has already screened nearly eight million air travelers since Nov. 17, the majority of whom are traveling for the annual Thanksgiving holiday.
Furthermore, the TSA forecasts that this coming Sunday (Nov. 26) will be the busiest day ever for air travel in America. The current record stands at 2.88 million passengers set on June 30 of this year.
So far, 2023 has been a busy year for air travel with seven of the 10 busiest days in U.S. history occurring in the last six months.
However, airlines are still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic when they lost a combined $168 billion U.S. as borders were closed around the world.
Carriers in the U.S. say they are preparing for record travel volumes in the coming days, with United Airlines (UAL) planning to fly nearly six million passengers for Thanksgiving.
Similarly, American Airlines (AAL) is forecasting that it will fly a record 7.8 million passengers in the coming days.
A record Thanksgiving without significant disruptions due to weather or system problems, followed by strong Christmas travel, could give the airlines a boost heading into year end.
United Airlines' stock is down 8% over the last 12 months and trading at $40.02 U.S. per share. The stock of American Airlines has declined 11% over the past year to trade at $12.40 U.S. a share.
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AMMAN — Mercy Corps on Sunday hosted an event titled“MicroMentor's Impact and Success” with the aim to provide a mentoring platform for emerging entrepreneurs.
Director of the Youth, Technology and Jobs Project at the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Raed Madanat, Canada's Ambassador to Jordan Donica Pottie along with media representatives attended the event, which was supported by Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth and Google.org.
The MicroMentor project is a free online business mentoring platform that enables the world's largest community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and business mentors to create powerful connections, solve problems and build successful businesses together, according to a briefing by the project's team during the event.
“The ministry's vision is to achieve a secure and inclusive digital economy that will contribute to long-term economic and social development,” Madanat said during his speech.
He provided an overview of Jordan's entrepreneurship systems, highlighting Micro Mentor's significance.
Madanat said that the ministry is grateful to have a project like MicroMentor in Jordan, helping entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
'As part of our inclusive economic growth strategy, our projects aim to strengthen demand-driven employability skills while also supporting market growth in key sectors to increase access to safe, equitable and decent work opportunities,' Kari Diener, country director for Mercy Corps Jordan, said during her speech.
Kari also provided an overview of Mercy Corps Jordan, its primary goal and mission, and how they are assisting the economic development sector, particularly the entrepreneurial sector.
'During the pandemic, when most projects were affected, the MicroMentor platform provided an outlet for many people,' Wissam Al Tali, Mentor, said during her overview.
Tali stated that as a mentor on the platform, she dedicated all of her energy during the pandemic to deliver what is needed from entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow in their field of work.
Sakhr Al Qawasmi shared his success story with the audience. He said that before joining the MicroMentor platform, he worked with many business incubators, but what made MicroMentor exceptional in his opinion, was the“precision” in their work.
'I believe MicroMentor has brought the distances closer. As an entrepreneur from Irbid, the platform has enabled me to connect with more than 25 business mentors, and I've been working on developing websites and apps for individuals from Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United States,' Qawasmi said.
MicroMentor MENA is playing a pivotal role in enabling youth entrepreneurs to form a meaningful mentoring relationship with experienced professionals from around the MENA region, to help them unlock ideas, find tools and best practices that can result in improving their venture outcomes, such as expanding access to resources, networks and regional markets, according to a statement from Mercy Corps.
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Amman, June 26 (Petra) -- First-time offenders can now seek alternatives to their prison sentences under an amended version of Jordan's penal code which came into effect as of June 24, 2022.
First-time offenders who received prison sentences of less than a year can submit requests to the courts to implement alternatives to incarceration under amendments to the Penal Code No. 16 of 1960, provided that the court has the discretion to approve or deny the request.
The law states: 'For misdemeanors, and with the exception of repeat offenders, the court may pursue, even if the verdict is final, one or more of the following alternatives: community service, community and electronic surveillance, and movement restrictions.'
The law defines community service as requiring the convict, with their consent, to perform unpaid community service for a period of no less than 40 hours and no more than 100 hours, provided that the work is completed within a year.
The amendment includes requiring the offender to participate in a court-ordered rehabilitation program designed to evaluate and improve their behavior, placing them under electronic supervision for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year, and prohibiting them from entering specific locations for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Department of Antiquities (DoA) will open a recently discovered archaeological site in Irbid's Beit Ras area next month, the department's Director General Munther Jamhawi said on Thursday.
Jamhawi explained that the site was discovered in late November last year by a local team, which was undertaking a sewage project in the northern governorate. He added that the site has been under renovation since then.
Teams of experts from Italy, France and the US specialised in archaeology, history and antiquities have visited the site multiple times to study its carved stones in order to estimate the period of time it dates back to, Jamhawi said.
'Initial studies have shown that the site is unique and different from other sites in the region. It narrates stories from previous civilisations,' he told The Jordan Times.
He explained that the tomb contains oil paintings and Roman engravings dating back to the 1st century AD, which indicates the importance of the owner of the tomb.
The Fresco-built tombstone has engraved transcriptions and drawings, Jamhawi said, adding that the teams used them to study the history of the tomb. The findings 'would be added to the history of the land and the civilisations that had previously resided in the area', the director general stated.
The restoration and renovation projects for the site have amounted to around $100,000, he said.
The site requires a specific temperature and environmental control, in addition to infrastructure improvements, Jamhawi added.
The official opening of the site will happen next month, he noted, saying it would benefit the tourism sector in Irbid, 80km north of Amman, and that the department is planning how to include the newly discovered site on the tourism map.
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By Laman Ismayilova
Young talents have mesmerized music lovers at the State Philharmonic Hall.
The concert was timed to coincide with the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year as part of the 'Youth Support' project.
Laureates of republican and international competitions Muslim Rzayev, Shamistan Aliyev, Said Valizade, Ali Valiyev, Aytaj Valizade, Nurana Aliyeva, Iluzar Ibrahimzade, Nigar Hasanli, Indji Valizade, Khadija Hajili, Elmira Dadashova, Togrul Abdullayev and others pleased the audience with music pieces of prominent composers.
The concertmasters included Ainur Abdullaeva, Zhalya Mammadova, Shalala Gahramanova, Jafarova, Fagan Hasanli.
Shems Chamber Choir, which includes students of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, also performed at the concert. The artistic director of the choir is associate professor Leyla Zaliyeva.
The audience also enjoyed a music piece composed by Sevgim Musazade, a student of the Bulbul Secondary Special Music.
The concert aroused great interest among listeners.
At the end of the evening, director of the Gara Garayev State Chamber Orchestra, Honored Artist Nargiz Aliyeva congratulated those present with the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year.
All the participants of the 'Youth support' project were invited to the stage together with its Ayla Karimova-Zekeriyye.
The children of the martyrs of the 44-day Patriotic War, who attended the evening, were presented with New Year gifts from the' Youth Support' project and the German-Azerbaijani Friendship Society.
Launched in 2016, 'Youth Support' project covers various musical styles from classical to jazz and pop.
The project is headed by the director of the State Philharmonic Hall, People's Artist of Azerbaijan Murad Adigozalzadeh.
A series of concerts held within the 'Youth Support' project aim at discovering and supporting young talents in Azerbaijan.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Halifax, May 29 (IANS) Canada's Nova Scotia RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) have ordered residents of subdivisions in the Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area to leave their homes in the face of a fast-moving wildfire, a media report said.
The Westwood Hills subdivision in Upper Tantallon, N.S., was the first to begin an evacuation as the fire consumed at least 10 homes, CBC News reported.
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency District Chief Rob Hebb said dozens of crews were at the site attempting to control the fire. One helicopter was at the scene and another was on the way, the report said.
Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum said in an update Sunday night that there have been no injuries reported from the fire and described it as "not under control".
He said firefighters will have a better understanding of the size of the fire on Monday, when Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables will conduct an aerial survey.
Meldrum said people should be prepared to be away from their homes potentially for "an extended period of time".
"Our firefighters are going to be here for days and days. When this fire is knocked down, there is still a lot of work to be done to dig out any hidden fire in the ground ... this will be a prolonged operation and folks should be prepared for that."
Meldrum said residents need to be vigilant about being fire safe by not doing any outdoor burning and carefully disposing of cigarettes. Domestic brush burning and campfires were banned in most of the province on Sunday, the media outlet reported.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Greek Economy and Development Ministry have agreed to set up a new mechanism to enhance and develop cooperation between the two countries in order to facilitate bilateral trade between both countries over the upcoming period.
Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil said that a joint work group of the two sides will be formed in order to follow up on the implementation of the development of the joint economic relations. The work of the group will start by arranging visits by the Greek business community to Egypt in order to create familiarity with the most important available investment opportunities and establish partnerships between both sides.
This came during the discussion session held by the Kabil with Greece's Economy and Development Minister Dimitri B. Papadimirious as part of a sequence of meetings held on the sidelines of Kabil's visit to the Greek capital, Athens, in order to take part in the Arab European Summit on behalf of the Egyptian president. The meeting was also attended by the Egyptian ambassador in Greece, Farid Mounib, and the commercial advisor, Manal Abdel Tawab, head of the commercial bureau in Athens.
He explained that Egypt and Greece are facing unprecedented development and recovery challenges, noting that the determination to adopt drastic economic reform programmes reflects the abilities of the two countries to overcome all the challenges and difficulties standing in the way of growth.
Kabil went on to explain that increasing bilateral trade between the two countries is necessary to help raise the quality of the distinct political relations connecting Cairo and Athens. He added that the volume of trade between Egypt and Greece increased during the period from January to September 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, where it reached €894.53m, compared to €869.62m in 2016, with a 2.8% increase. The volume of Egyptian non-petroleum exports increased by 39% during the period from January to September 2017 compared to the same period of 2016.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's session 8 Jeddah
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
The Cabinet approved a number promotions and (Ambassador) as follows:
1- Abdullah bin Ali bin Haribi Al-Marwani is promoted to the post of Planning Consultant (rank 15) at the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
2 - Abdulrahman bin Dhaifallah bin Mohammed Al-Enezi is appointed to the post of (Ambassador) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3 - Saleh bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Mons is promoted to the post of Assistant Director General of the National Information Center (rank 14) at the Ministry of Interior.
4 - Mohammed bin Nasser bin Mohammed bin Muayibd is promoted to the post of adviser for region affairs (rank 14) at the Ministry of Interior.
5 - Dakhil bin Rashid bin Mutlaq Al-Kathiri is promoted to the post of security adviser (rank 14) at the Ministry of Interior.
6 - Adel bin Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al-Rabeeh is promoted to the post of administrative consultant (rank 14) at the Ministry of Interior.
7. Saad bin Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Sayari is promoted to the post of cases adviser (rank 14) at the Ministry of Interior.
8 – Eng. Sherida bin Farhan bin Sherida Al-Dera is promoted to the post of civil adviser engineer (rank 14) at the Ministry of Health.
The Cabinet was briefed on a number of other general items on its agenda, including the annual report of the Ministry of Justice for a previous fiscal year, and took relevant instructions.
18:24 LOCAL TIME 15:24 GMT
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Oil declines as lower-than-estimated China figures causes request decline
(MENAFN) Oil prices dropped on Monday due to slower request indications in the world’s second-biggest oil purchaser, China, whereas Saudi oil firm Aramco stated that it could surge output because of increased demand estimations.
International main Brent crude exchanged at USD97.14 a barrel at 09.58 AM regional time (0658 GMT) for a 1.02 percent decline from the ending price of USD98.15 per barrel in the prior exchange session.
American main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD91.19 a barrel at the same time for a 0.97 percent fall after the prior session ended at USD92.09 per barrel.
Statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that day-to-day crude oil amount in July of the world's second-biggest economy, China, declined to its worst amount since March two years ago.
Motioning weaker request, China’s crude amount fell by 8.8 percent to 53.21 million tonnes, or 12.53 million barrels a day in comparison with the same month last year.
China also witnessed weaker-than-estimated industrial output and retail sales expansion, indicating the zero-COVID policy is weakening consumer request.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Ooredoo, Qatar Cancer Society, and KidzMondo, have teamed up to host two-day special breast cancer awareness event from today.
The event at KidzMondo at Mall Of Qatar from 3pm to 6pm, will include special activities for children to help educate them on the importance of breast cancer awareness, as well as create crafts for their parents.
To encourage a healthy lifestyle for all participants, Qatar Cancer Society will also organise a ‘pink walk' for the children around KidzMondo.
Manar Khalifa Al Muraikhi, Ooredoo Director of PR and Corporate Communications, said: 'We're proud to be teaming with two organisations in Qatar to create awareness on this important issue, not just for children, but for parents as well. We encourage everyone with kids to come on down this weekend, to join in the fun and educate themselves and their families on the lifesaving services available in Qatar.
Ooredoo has a history of working with the Qatar Cancer Society to help raise awareness on the disease in Qatar, and together the organisations opened a state-of-the-art cancer awareness centre as part of an agreement worth QR30m.
The Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Centre is a first-of-its kind in the Middle East, and is playing an important role in the national strategy for cancer and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for all, which is a cornerstone of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Ooredoo is also a long-term partner of KidzMondo, the interactive learning experience for children with an indoor ‘edutainment' theme park. Ooredoo has a dedicated ‘OoredooZone' in the park, which shows children how a nationwide network of towers and cables helps them to connect to the world using their smartphone, and showcases the interesting daily work of Ooredoo engineers in supporting the Ooredoo Supernet.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
KUALA LUMPUR, 17th November, 2017 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has attended a UAE Ambassadors Economic Forum, which was hosted by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Kuala Lumpur today.
The Forum was attended by Mohammed Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Economic Affairs, as well as the UAE's ambassadors to East Asian countries and to India, Pakistan and Australia.
The Forum saw several workshops and presentations by the ambassadors, which highlighted the UAE's economic and commercial relations with East Asian countries, as well as with India, Pakistan and Australia.
Panel discussions were also held that tackled the issues of energy, alternative energy, environmental technology, telecommunications, electronics, space, artificial intelligence, transport and food security.
Sheikh Abdullah stated that the Forum succeeded in highlighting the importance of furthering the UAE's economic and investment ties with East Asian countries and with India, Pakistan and Australia.
The UAE, under the vision of its wise leadership, is keen to strengthen its co-operation with these countries, especially in the economic, investment and development areas, he added.
The meeting was attended by the following UAE ambassadors - Dr. Obaid Al Hairi Salem Al Ketbi, Ambassador to Australia; Khalid Ghanim Al Ghaith, Ambassador to Malaysia; Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, Ambassador to Pakistan; Saif Abdullah Mohammed Al Shamsi, Ambassador to Thailand; Khalid Omran Al Ameri, Ambassador to Japan; Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Banna, Ambassador to India; Khalid Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Shuhail, Ambassador to Vietnam; Mohammed Omer Abdullah Balfakih, Ambassador to Singapore; Hamad Saeed Al Zaabi, Ambassador to the Philippines; Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, Ambassador to South Korea; Ali Obaid Ali Al Dhaheri, Ambassador to China; Saleh Ahmed Salem Al Suwaidi, Ambassador to New Zealand; Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Tenaiji, Ambassador to Mongolia, and Mohammed Abdullah bin Mutlaq Al Ghafli, Ambassador to Indonesia.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Your diet can influence the health of your hair, and avoiding certain foods can contribute to better hair growth and overall health. Here are seven types of food to consider avoiding or consuming in moderation to support healthy hair growth.
Your diet can influence the health of your hair, and avoiding certain foods can contribute to better hair growth and overall health.
Foods high in unhealthy fats, such as fried and fast foods, can contribute to inflammation in the body, adversely affecting hair follicles.
Excessive sugar consumption can lead to inflammation and hormonal imbalances, which may negatively affect hair growth. Limit your sugary snacks, soda, and processed foods.
Like sausages, bacon and hot dogs often contain unhealthy additives and preservatives. These can lead to inflammation and may not provide the nutrients for healthy hair.
Alcohol can dehydrate the body and disrupt nutrient absorption. Excessive alcohol consumption can weaken hair strands and contribute to hair loss. Moderation is key.
Soda and carbonated drinks are often high in sugar and empty calories. Their phosphoric acid content may also weaken hair and contribute to hair loss.
Highly processed foods often lack essential nutrients and are high in unhealthy additives. They can lead to nutritional deficiencies that may affect hair health.
A diet high in sodium can lead to dehydration and may impact hair health. Limit your intake of salty snacks, processed foods, and canned goods.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - President of the Moroccan Royal Football Federation Fouzi Lekjaa and Moroccan former athlete and member of the International Olympic Committee, Nawal El Moutawakel, attended the Union of European Football Associations's (UEFA) 42nd Ordinary UEFA Congress in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava on Monday. Karima Benyaich, Morocco's Ambassador to Spain, also attended the 42nd Ordinary Congress of the UEFA. ??????? ???????? ??????? ??????? ???? ?????https://t.co/l0QoT9hLHG pic.twitter.com/r7b103VqNl — FRMF (@FRMFOFFICIEL) February 26, 2018 The event is an opportunity for Lekjaa, who is also the third vice president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), to introduce Morocco's 2026 World Cup bid to the attendees of the congress. Only a few months separate Morocco from the FIFA decision regarding the host of the 2026 World Cup. Morocco submitted its candidacy to host the tournament on August 11, 2017. The North African country is competing against the three-nation American bid featuring Mexico, USA, and Canada. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF were also in attendance. The 42nd Ordinary Congress marks the election of one member of the UEFA Executive Committee for a one-year term, as well as one European vice-president on the FIFA Council, according to UEFA. The Congress also appointed a representative of the European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) as a full member of the Executive"
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
By Easwaran Rutnam
An international oil spill response team is remaining on standby in Sri Lanka in the event of an oil spill from the ship, MV X-Press Pearl.
Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) said that it has been mobilised in Sri Lanka in response to the incident relating to the container ship, the MV X-Press Pearl.
Meanwhile, the Voyage Data Recorder of the ship has been recovered by the Navy.
The vessel is currently 10km offshore, approximately 12 km north of the capital city, Colombo.
OSRL said that it is working closely with the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd (ITOPF), and a team of response specialists.
ITOPF has been mobilised to Sri Lanka to provide technical advice on the loss of chemicals, plastics and other cargo from the containership X-Press Pear.
Voyage Data Recorder of the ship
X-Press Pearl caught fire on Thursday 20th May whilst at Colombo anchorage, Sri Lanka, approximately 10km offshore.
The vessel had travelled from the port of Hazira, India and was carrying 1,486 containers, including dangerous goods (nitric acid, methanol, sodium hydroxide and other chemicals) and nurdles (small plastic pellets).
It is understood that approximately 320 m2 of low sulphur heavy fuel oil was also on board as bunkers.
Despite the best efforts of salvors supported by the Sri Lankan Navy and Indian Coast Guard, attempts to control the fire were unsuccessful. All crew members were evacuated from the vessel.
As the fire took hold and spread, the container stacks collapsed and multiple containers, as well as burning liquids and debris, had fallen overboard. Four containers had washed ashore, and many more had sunk.
As at 2nd June, an estimated 150 km of shoreline is reported to have been impacted to varying degrees by assorted debris from the vessel.
The Sri Lankan Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA), together with the Sri Lankan army and the Navy are involved in clean-up efforts on the shore, focusing on the areas with the heaviest contamination.
The recovery operation comprises a mixture of mechanical and manual collection of the burnt debris and plastics. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) JICA renews commitment to boost infrastructure projects for transformative development in Iraq
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Iraq Office renewed its long-standing, partnership agreement related to the establishment of socio-economic infrastructure projects in Iraq, with the support of the Government of Iraq (GoI).
This agreement is focused on ensuring accelerated implementation of these critical projects, that meet the needs of the people of Iraq for basic public services, all of which contribute to development and a robust national economy.
Led by the Government of Iraq in partnership with UNDP and Japan
Implemented by the GoI, with loan assistance from JICA, this partnership enters its second decade, aiming to improve economic recovery and living conditions of Iraqis nationwide thanks to the generous support provided by the Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan program.
"JICA and UNDP will continue its support to the GoI, addressing these challenges through this partnership, with an objective to improve livelihoods, as well as enhancing Iraq's socio-economic status for generations to come," says JICA Iraq Chief Representative YONEDA Gen.
The GoI has underscored the need for increased investment in infrastructure ensuring its inclusion in the recently approved federal budget of 3 years. The prioritization of this within the national budget supports ongoing project implementation, laying the groundwork for new projects across the country, focused on public service sectors such electricity, health, irrigation and water and revenue-generating sectors, such as the excavation industry and seaport development.
"Through this Triangular Cooperation, UNDP will continue to support the Government of Japan as they continue this fruitful engagement with the Government of Iraq. Together, we are ensuing the forward movement of the country, towards a brighter future - full of advancement, development, but more importantly, hope," says UNDP Iraq Resident Representative Auke Lootsma.
This signed agreement reaffirms the commitment between JICA and UNDP to improve the state of national infrastructure, for a robust economy, better public services in local communities and increased engagement of the private sector, encouraging economic diversification and job creation, all of which advance Iraq's progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
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(MENAFN) On Friday, the Japanese yen experienced a decline against the US dollar following remarks from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, who expressed caution regarding premature declarations of victory in the ongoing battle against inflation. Conversely, the dollar weakened against the euro following the release of disappointing economic indicators from the United States.
In the realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin surged towards its highest level in two years, approaching the peak it had reached earlier in the week on Wednesday.
Ueda emphasized that it was premature to conclude that inflation had reached a sustainable level close to the central bank's target of two percent. He underscored the necessity of analyzing further data, particularly regarding wage expectations.
The US dollar saw a modest increase of 0.15 percent against the Japanese yen, reaching a rate of 150.20 yen. However, the dollar index, which gauges the performance of the US currency against a selection of major currencies, witnessed a slight decline of 0.15 percent, settling at 103.96 points. This shift occurred after the release of a customer sentiment survey conducted by the University of Michigan, which fell short of expectations.
Conversely, the euro strengthened by 0.28 percent against the dollar, reaching a rate of USD1.0833. Similarly, the British pound experienced a modest increase of 0.09 percent, reaching a rate of USD1.2636.
In the world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin demonstrated resilience, rising by 0.7 percent in the latest trading session to reach USD61,840. This comes after achieving a peak of USD63,933 on Wednesday, marking its highest level since November 2021.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, May 28 (Petra) -- The World Bank has said that Jordan is facing significant climatic issues, including rising temperatures, decreased precipitation, frequent drought, and water loss due to evaporation.
The bank also stated that the Kingdom is still significantly reliant on fossil-fuel imports, has few natural resources, and has an exceedingly limited water supply for a population of 10.3 million people, including over a million refugees.
Extreme heat and water shortages are increasing energy demand, putting a strain on the budget and harming economic competitiveness, the bank said in a report titled: 'Countries on the Cusp of Carbon Markets.'
However, the WB cited Jordan as the first developing country to build MRV and GHG Registry systems to international standards, which are the key building blocks for future emissions trading. Jordan developed and tested this digital infrastructure in collaboration with the World Bank's Climate Warehouse program and Partnership for Market Implementation (PMI).
To prepare for its MRV system, Jordan passed a climate change bylaw in 2019 that establishes the institutional and regulatory framework on climate change for the entire government.
Jordan established its MRV system with the assistance of PMR, the predecessor to PMI, to track emissions in sectors such as energy, transport, and agriculture, compute emissions and emission reductions, and link the results to the NDC. Its registration system was designed to facilitate transactions involving qualifying projects on international carbon markets. During this process, the decision was made to make the program open source and make it available to any interested nation.
According to the bank, the Kingdom is formulating a long-term, low-emissions strategy to achieve long-term, low-carbon economic growth. Jordan adopted a 10-year National Energy Sector Strategy in 2020 to enhance its energy mix and cut carbon emissions by 10 percent by 2030, thereby decreasing its dependence on imports.
The MRV system is expanded to 22 agencies and ministries as part of the Jordan Inclusive, Transparent, and Climate Responsive Investments Program For Results. The initiative will enable the country's MRV system to compute emission reductions for climate-responsive projects to determine their eligibility for the carbon market.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the National Manpower Employment Department, participated in the“The Future of Business Starts Here”- Uni Expo Qatar/ University Fair organised by Qatar University, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for secondary school students.
The participation of the Ministry of Labour comes within the framework of the initiatives implemented by the Ministry to increase the productivity of the national workforce and to introduce students to the career training and employment opportunities available to them in the private sector, and to introduce them to the national programme for nationalising jobs in the private sector, and the benefits offered by private sector establishments to Qatari employees.
The Ministry of Labour, in coordination with universities, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and educational institutions, seeks to reduce the gap between labour market needs and education outputs, with the aim of achieving national development goals in accordance with Qatar Vision 2030.
During their participation at Al-Wakra Secondary School for Girls, Ramla Bint Abi Sufyan Secondary School for Girls and Ali Bin Jassim Secondary School for Boys, employees of the Ministry of Labour gave an overview of the advantages of employing Qatari nationals in private facilities and the extent of the Qatari employee's ability to progress and develop during the practical career within the private sector facilities, the training programmes offered by the sector, and the available scholarship opportunities.
The Ministry's employees also reviewed the most important and prominent stages and achievements of the national programme for the nationalisation of jobs in the private sector during their participation in the event of the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University.
The Ministry of Labour, through the periodic meetings of the Forum for the Qatarisation of Jobs in the Private Sector, is working on finding mechanisms to introduce the role of private sector companies in employing Qatari men and women and the advantages offered by these establishments, in partnership with various agencies and institutions.
Last year witnessed an increase in the number of Qatari men and women who were employed in the private sector, as the number of Qatari employees increased from 394 employees in 2021 to 1,850 employees in 2022.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Thousands demonstrated in Budapest yesterday after Hungary's government eased rules protecting native forests against logging amid energy supply concerns.
A government decree, which took effect last week, suspends previous nature protection rules in order to speed up logging and build access roads.
Thousands gathered in downtown Budapest near parliament, according to an AFP photographer, carrying posters that read“Leave our forests alone!” and“Keep your dirty hands off our woods”.
“This is nuts. They want to make sure that there is enough wood to burn in the winter when heating gas prices will explode, but the freshly cut wood is so humid that it's no good for that purpose. It will never burn,” Ignac Tahi, 48, told AFP.
“This is our common future. We all feel the effects of the climate change on our skins and cutting down trees will only make it worse,” said protester Fanni Fodor.
Hungary, which largely depends on Russian oil and gas, in July declared a“state of danger” over the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine.
The government of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said the decree aims to“renew” the forests rather than cutting them down.
“The government is working to ensure that no Hungarian household suffers from a lack of energy,” official Balazs Orban wrote on Facebook on Thursday.“Today, nearly a quarter of households heat with wood, increasing the supply will also help their situation.”
The government says Hungary can produce 3.5mn cu metres of firewood per year and the loosening of rules was needed amid an increase in demand, driven in part by Orban curbing his policy of subsidising household utility bills.
Demand for stoves using solid fuels, including coal and firewood, has risen to nearly 12 times last July's levels after the utility bill subsidies were tightened, online retailer eMAG said earlier this month.
The government says logging would be ramped up only in case of a supply emergency.
WWF called the decree“seriously worrying”, saying the wildlife of the entire region may suffer“irreparable damage”.
“There has been no precedent for such a decision in our country for decades,” it said.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 19. Bolt taxi
company has increased the fare by 10 percent in Azerbaijan since
yesterday, drivers of the company told Trend .
The drivers said that the fare increase applies to all types of
Commenting on the issue, auto sector analyst Aslan Asadov
mentioned that Bolt, like other companies offering aggregator
services, has a single goal - to make money.
"In general, the activities of foreign taxi companies in our
country have both negative and positive aspects. The positive
aspects include the introduction of innovations and certain
technological advantages. Negative aspects include driver fatigue,
the absence of a signed employment contract, and a complaints
bureau," noted Asadov.
The expert emphasized that the increase in taxi prices is not at
all justified by comfort and quality.
"This is because taxi service companies did not import new cars
into the country. The price hike by Bolt may fuel other companies
to follow it. However, at present, there is no reason for price
increases. On the contrary, taxi companies should maintain stable
prices because the demand for these companies in the country is
high," added the expert.
Earlier, in July this year, the minimum riding fare for Bolt was
hiked to 2.5 manat ($1.47) from the previous price which ranged
from 1 manat (59 cents) to 1.5 manat (88 cents).
Presently, Bolt's travel booking service is operational in seven
Azerbaijani cities, including Baku, Ganja, Mingachevir, Gabala,
Shamkir, Sumgait, and Shaki.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Senator Franklin Drilon is calling for the establishment of a superbody that will not only protect Boracay's ecosystem but also ensure the island's sustainable development.
Drilon filed on March 20 Senate Bill 1756 seeking the creation of the Boracay Island Council to address the environmental problems besetting the world-famous beach destination.
Under the bill, the council will take over the management, development, regulation, protection and maintenance of the island, including its coastal and marine biodiversity.
The Boracay Island Council will be composed of representatives from different departments, local government units and the private sector.
On Friday, an interagency task force recommended that the island be close to all tourists for six months beginning April 26.
President Rodrigo Duterte, who has described Boracay as a 'cesspool, is open to closing the island for a year and had said he would support whatever the task force's recommendation would be.
Drilon noted that in 2017, over 2.1mn tourists visited Boracay.
'The influx of tourists in the area, however, came with a heavy cost to the environment and the island's biodiversity, the Senate minority leader said.
He noted that the island's sewage system is heavily clogged.
In December 2017, Boracay suffered from waist-high floods, affecting 90% of its 'poorly-built roads. 'The waters off Boracay are contaminated with fecal coliform. There is excessive algae growth caused by sewage being dumped directly in the waters of the island, he said.
Drilon also pointed to the lack of zoning and planning, as well as overcrowding.
'The island is also on the brink of exceeding its carrying capacity. Like many areas in the Philippines, the once virgin island has been trampled with and ruined by overdevelopment and lack of urban planning, Drilon said.
'It is apparent that the government has failed to provide the island with the protection and preservation that it needs. Real and lasting changes must therefore be made, he said.
'Restoring Boracay to its old glory may no longer be possible. All efforts must be exerted, however, to save it from total destruction, Drilon said.
'Creating the council would help ensure that the island will continue to exist with a functioning ecosystem, under a workable plan for sustainable development, he added.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The increase was announced by the Sharjah Ruler on the emirate's local radio Sharjah TV.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed to hike the wages of retired federal officers who served at the Sharjah Police, from Dh10,000 to Dh17,500.
The increase was announced by the Sharjah Ruler on the emirate's local radio Sharjah TV. He said: "We can't leave these loyal officers in such low standard of living."
These police officers worked amid many dangers, and were exposed to a number of accidents that could cause death in the line of duty, such as the case of the late Lt Saif bin Rashid Al Tunaiji, who was shot dead during a raid," he said.
He said financial aid being provided to them by the Department of Social Services (DSS) is not enough.
"I give my children without favour, and I say to those who gave us their youth and energy: We apologise for the delay."
He added that financial difficulties or debts the retirees, who have suffered in the past years, will also be looked into.
"We will also compensate them for the material suffering they went through during the last period. I will deal with their problems and debts, and this file is in front of me now and I will start working on it."
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Major General Saif Al Zeri Al Shamsi, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police, extended his appreciation and gratitude to the Ruler of Sharjah.
"His highness is in daily contact with us constantly: about five or six times a day he asks about details and data," the Major General said.
"The decision has warmed our hearts and would directly reflect on the lives of the retirees, especially families of deceased retirees who devoted their lives to police work."
He said that the Ruler had directed the authorities concerned to study the wages of local and federal retired officers of Sharjah Police. He ordered the raise in the wage of local staff last year.
The ruler's directions followed a study that assessed salaries and living standards of retired Sharjah officers who have been hired by federal departments.
After studying their situation, it has been found the amounts they received were not enough.
The increase, made effective from January 2018, will bring the salaries of 453 retirees to Dh17,500 at an annual cost of Dh40 million.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
A fundamental rights petition filed by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M A Sumanthiran seeking an Interim Order preventing any steps being taken by Minister D.M. Swaminathan with regard to entering into a contract with a French construction company to construct 65,000 of prefabricated steel houses in the North and Eastern Provinces has been withdrawn at the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Prisons Reforms and Rehabilitation said.
The Ministry said Sumanthiran decided to withdraw his petition while it was being heard before a Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justice Sisira de Abrew, Justice Anil Gooneratne and Justice Vijith Malalgoda.
President's Counsel Upul Jayasuriya with Counsel Kalana Jayasuriya appearing for Minister D.M. Swaminathan raised objections informing court that the petitioner is challenging a decision taken by the Cabinet to construct houses in the Northern Province.
In his petition, MP Sumanthiran cited D.M. Swaminathan the Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, Arcellor Mittal Construction France and the Attorney General as respondents.
The petitioners stated that there are irregularities in the tender process awarding the contract to construct houses for the war affected to the French company. He further said that there is lack of durability of the said prefabricated steel houses and environmental unsuitability of the said prefabricated houses. The petitioner further alleged that the respondents are not employing local labour in the implementation of the project to construct the said prefabricated houses.
"I am further aware that the District Co-ordinating committees of the Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts of which I am a member also passed unanimous decision on or around September 27, 2016 rejecting the said prefabricated steel houses," the petitioner added.
President's Counsel Sanjeewa Jayawardena appeared for Arcellor Mittal Construction France company. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) English French
Disclosure of Share Capital and Voting Rights Outstanding
as of February 28 , 202 3
(Pursuant to Article L.233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and articles 221-1 and 223-16 of the General Regulations of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers)
Charenton-le-Pont, France ( March 1 7 , 202 3 - 6 : 0 0 pm ) – As of February 28, 2023, shares and voting rights outstanding of EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses, breaks down as indicated below.
| || February 28 , 202 3 |
| Shares outstanding || 447,691,2391 |
| Number of real voting rights (excluding treasury shares) || 445,350,656 |
| Theoretical number of voting rights (including treasury shares) || 447,691,239 |
It is to be noted that voting rights are capped at 31%, applicable to any shareholder, in accordance with a formula contained in article 23 of EssilorLuxottica's by-laws2.
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Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar National Day, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank, has announced the launch of a new finance campaign for new and existing customers. This campaign offers attractive finance packages and lower monthly payments for those applying for new personal and Auto finance or transferring current liabilities from other banks to QIB. As a unique advantage, the campaign also includes a complimentary My Book subscription accessible through QIB Mobile App, giving customers access to a variety of buy-one-get-one-free offers at over 2,000 outlets instantly accessible through the QIB Mobile App. New customers can enjoy enhanced benefits, including exclusive Absher rewards points granted upon transferring their salary to QIB, adding an extra layer of value to their banking experience.
QIB is also a gold sponsor of the National Day celebrations under“Ghais” category, supporting the organizing committee as part of its commitment towards the nation. This partnership serves as a testament to QIB's dedication to the broader community and its pivotal role in fostering a sense of pride and unity on this momentous occasion.
D. Anand, QIB's General Manager – Personal Banking Group, said:“As Qatar National Day approaches, we wanted to commemorate it uniquely by extending a special offer to our customers. Our financing initiative is designed to empower both new and existing customers, offering an opportunity to experience the rewards of banking with QIB. Through smarter financial solutions, we aim to provide substantial savings and exclusive benefits. Our commitment to innovative, hassle-free, and seamless services underscores our dedication to assisting customers in achieving their financial goals. This campaign stands as a testament to our strategic focus on enhancing the value of our customers' financing experiences while concurrently contributing to the support of the local economy”.
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(MENAFN) Oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday, with minimal changes, as uncertainties persisted around the voluntary production cuts implemented by the OPEC+ alliance. Tensions in the Middle East and lackluster economic data from the United States further contributed to the cautious atmosphere in the oil market. By 0402 GMT, Brent crude futures edged down one cent to USD78.02 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures inched up five cents to USD73.09 per barrel.
Kelvin Wong, Chief Market Analyst for the Asia-Pacific region at Oanda, noted that statements from the Saudi Energy Minister indicating the potential extension of OPEC+ production cuts beyond the first quarter of 2024 provided some support to the market. However, concerns and uncertainties continue to shape the narrative in the oil market.
Tina Ting, an analyst at CMC Markets, highlighted that oil prices experienced a decline in the previous trading session, driven by trader skepticism regarding the substantial impact of OPEC+ supply cuts. Additionally, the strengthening of the US dollar posed challenges for commodity prices in general, as a robust dollar typically makes oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially dampening demand.
The OPEC+ group, comprising the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies, including Russia, reached an agreement last Thursday for voluntary production cuts totaling around 2.2 million barrels per day for the first quarter of 2024. This decision, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia's commitment to extend its existing voluntary reduction, underscores ongoing efforts to manage global oil supply in the face of evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics. The delicate balance between supply and demand, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties, continues to shape the trajectory of oil prices in the current market landscape.
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Doha: Ooredoo has announced it sponsored the recent Virtual Education Forum hosted by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The Forum was held recently, under the slogan ‘Visions and Aspirations Beyond Challenges.' Education experts and academics worldwide linked together virtually to share insights, host workshops, and more. Virtual technology was used for the first time in Qatar to facilitate the event.
The simulation featured a large virtual building, with 30 different workshop areas hosting the speakers, who presented on a range of topics related to education. Ooredoo hosted a virtual booth at the event, with its customer service agents ready online to showcase Ooredoo products and services and interact with attendees via text, voice, and video chat.
Products, services, and solutions being demonstrated at the event included SafeToNet, a new online safety technical solution offered in collaboration with British company SafeToNet - designed to help protect children and young people from harm online. Another education-focused service being highlighted was Mozaik Education Solution, a system that integrates its digital tools with existing learning provisions to enhance in-class and distance learning.
Attendees could explore the benefits of Business Mobile Broadband 5G and Microsoft Azure Managed Services, which provide cloud storage, daily operational support, virtual network infrastructure, and advanced services in Azure Public Cloud, as well as advisory services.
Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Nasser Al Thani said, 'We were proud to sponsor this initiative with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Promoting education for all is a key part of our corporate responsibility strategy, aligned with our commitment to the United Nations Sustainability Goals. With the current pandemic situation presenting several challenges in the education sector, highlighting areas in which we can work to improve both access to education and education itself, we are delighted to be involved in efforts to enhance the sector going forward.
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ABU DHABI, 9th November, 2017 (WAM) -- Under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, launched the seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival at the Khalifa Park today.
The festival, which will continue until 18th November, will hold some 71 entertainment, educational and participatory events that are designed to inculcate the spirit of innovation, and the love of knowledge among children in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Sheikh Nahyan toured the Khalifa Park, which is hosting the festival for the first time, as well as the Al Ain Zoo.
Sheikh Nahyan was accompanied on his tour by Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Education and Knowledge, and several officials.
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi appreciated the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for giving importance to modern education, which is based on innovation and creativity and is focussed on real situations and total development, as well as his constant efforts to offer innovative ideas, which have been a source of inspiration for the upcoming generations, in addition to his sponsorship of several practical and suitable initiatives.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) If Dia looked royal in Kumars creation the groom looked dapper in a Raghavendra Rathore-designed outfit.
New Delhi: Actress Dia Mirza sporting a Ritu Kumar-designed green and beige ensemble exchanged marital vows with her beau and business partner Sahil Sangha in New Delhi on Saturday.
The couple who got engaged in New York earlier this year had an Arya Samaj wedding ceremony at a farmhouse in Ghitorni here. The duo came out post wedding and posed for the shutterbugs.
If Dia looked royal in Kumar’s creation the groom looked dapper in a Raghavendra Rathore-designed outfit.
“The look is classic with no embroidery and comprises a cream silk linen brocade achkan with an emerald green pocket square. This has been paired with an inner emerald green kurta which matches with what Dia wore” Rathore told IANS.
“An offwhite safa with a sarpech which has emeralds embedded completes the look. Incidentally we have also designed the outfits for his mehndi and sangeet” he added.
According to sources celebrities like Lara Dutta Sushmita Sen Cyrus Sahukar and Zayed Khan attended the wedding.
The former beauty queen has acted in Bollywood films such as “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein” and “Parineeta”.
Dia 32 is also a film producer. Sahil is a filmmaker who directed “Love Breakups Zindagi” the first movie under their jointly owned banner Born Free Entertainment.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies has developed a unique kiosk-based solution to prevent coronavirus, and it is being used at the Telangana Assembly at its ongoing session.
COVIPRO is an all-in-one kiosk providing face recognition, realtime temperature recording, automatic hand sanitiser and UV disinfection of various articles.
The company has installed 18 COVIPRO devices at the Telangana Assembly for use by the legislators during the ongoing session.
Health Minister E. Rajender, Industry Minister K. T. Rama Rao and other ministers and legislators were seen using the kiosk. They were all praise for the unique features of the device.
COVIPRO has designed and developed the in Hyderabad as part of Make in India project. The firm's unit at Cherlapally can produce 400 kiosks per day.
COVIPRO has a micro SD slot for storage and one can even install their operating system too. It uses regular 230 volt AC power. The LED monitor will help display important information or even advertisements. COVIPRO can be used as an information kiosk in the post-corona scenario.
"Corona has brought so many changes in our daily lives. Going to a public place has become a major challenge. Places like metro stations, bus stations, railway stations, offices, etc. needs to be monitored and disinfect every person, along with the articles carried. It's a herculean challenge as one needs to install so many machines for each function. COVIPRO is the answer for all these problems," said Rajashekar Papolu, Managing Director, Brihaspathi Technologies.
The company has priced COVIPRO at Rs 45,000 and will be making it available across India in 30 days. It has a target of selling 10,000 devices in the next 100 days.
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